John Boyne
25 June 2025 - 1 hour 10 mins
Podcast Series
The State of Us
Welcome to The State of Us – Episode 06: John Boyne
In this compelling episode of The State of Us, host Ian O’Doherty sits down with acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne for a candid, moving, and, at times, darkly humorous conversation. Brought to you by Rivada Space Networks, this episode takes you beyond the headlines into the personal, literary, and societal undercurrents that have shaped one of Ireland’s best-known authors.
Timestamps / Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction | The State of Us & Rivada’s “outernet”
01:00 – John’s book tour, the “Elements” novella sequence, and tackling sexual abuse in literature
04:00 – Growing up in Irish schools: endemic abuse, generational silence, c...
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