Creative energy has been in short supply of late.  When faced with never-ending uncertainty, it's no surprise that we're feeling a little fatigued, distracted or ambivalent to new projects and ideas. Creativity doesn't feel like a priority right now but it might very well be the thing that gets us through. And if, like the entire Tall Tales team, you feel like you've gotten stuck in a covid creative rut, this episode might help you come out of it. 

In this episode, Amelia Cullen delves into the cultural phenomenon of The Internets Boyfriend  Joined by Journalist Jenn Gannon they discuss the traits shared by the objects of our affection, the female gaze, the joy they bring us and the men in Jenn's online life.  And some friends of the pod gush about their online lovers.  Find Amelia on socials @ameliaamyjane Jenn Gannon is @jennpops @dawnsgeddes and @UhuraZulu also feature  Tall Tales is  @tall_tales_podcasts on IG For more from Tall Tales check out Broadcast 

In this episode, Amelia Cullen explores the impact of nutrition on educational achievement. She speaks to Karen Kiernan the CEO of One Family about the impact of Covid-19 on food poverty in Ireland and Kelly Rose the Public Health Lead for Children and Young People in Darlington, UK. Kelly is a registered nutritionist and PhD researcher who discussed a whole system approach to nutrition in schools.  Lately is a Tall Tales Podcast Find Amelia on socials @ameliaamyjane Tall Tales is  @tall_tales_podcasts on IG For more from Tall Tales check out Broadcast 

In this episode, she explores summer nostalgia, why we idealise the summers of the past and how we collectively remember Ireland as a tropical country. Amelia and her guests look back at childhood summers where the days were as endless as our imaginations. This episode features personal anecdotes from Andrea Cleary, Alan Maguire and Breifne Byrne. Lately is a Tall Tales Podcast Find Amelia on socials @ameliaamyjane Tall Tales is  @tall_tales_podcasts on IG For more from Tall Tales check out Broadcast 

In this episode, Amelia talked with Dr Catherine Kelly to discuss our draw to the sea. Dr Kelly is the author of Blue Spaces, a study about the sea, our connection to it and how it can improve our wellbeing. Mandy and Eoin of Ripple Effect Ireland also share their experiences of sea swimming and why they felt compelled to build a community. And finally, Jen O'Dwyer, a recent convert opens up about how sea swimming has grounded her during the past year. Lately is a Tall Tales Podcast Find Amelia on socials @ameliaamyjane Tall Tales is  @tall_tales_podcasts on IG For more from Tall Tales check out Broadcast 

In this episode, Amelia asks after so much time apart are we ready for the small talk and to be in a room of new people? Kate Lenehan also known as the Monday Coach, offers tips and advice for how to prepare for a return to socialising whether that’s after-work drinks, a huge party or bumping into someone you know on the street. Lately is a Tall Tales Podcast Find Amelia on socials @ameliaamyjane Tall Tales is  @tall_tales_podcasts on IG For more from Tall Tales check out Broadcast 

In this episode, Amelia explores what makes a fan, how fans conceptualise their own fandom and what Patterns exist amongst the varying fandoms. This episode features, the hosts of Fansplaining a podcast ‘By, for and about Fandom’ as well as personal anecdotes from fans themselves. Lately is a Tall Tales Podcast Find Amelia on socials @ameliaamyjane Tall Tales is  @tall_tales_podcasts on IG For more from Tall Tales check out Broadcast 

In this episode, Amelia Cullen explores the difference between a nutritionist and a dietician, who you should trust for dietary advice and the dangerous consequences nutrition misinformation can have. Amelia talks to Liadh Timmons, a registered dietitian and Sarah Looby, a registered associate nutritionist. They discuss their careers so far, demystify some listener food myths and share a few laughs about the absurdity of certain diets and health claims being pushed online. Lately is a Tall Tales Podcast  Find Amelia on socials @ameliaamyjane Tall Tales is  @tall_tales_podcasts on IG  For more from Tall Tales check out Broadcast