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In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Patrick Hastings, author of the acclaimed Guide to James Joyce’s Ulysses. Patrick has a gift for presenting Joyce’s monumental—and famously challenging—novel in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and intellectually honest. His approach preserves the novel’s complexity, context, and the rich possibilities it offers for interpretation and discussion.

With clarity, humor, and deep insight, Patrick helps readers find a way into Ulysses that feels welcoming and rewarding. The Guide to Ulysses is more than a reading aid—it’s a companion that will stay with you through every future journey into Joyce’s masterpiece.

Whether you're a first-time reader or a seasoned Joycean, this conversation offers tools, perspectives, and inspiration to deepen your engagement with Ulysses—one episode at a time.

Hosted by Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross

This special episode marks more than just the textual midpoint of Ulysses, where the novel turns toward Oxen of the Sun. It is a threshold moment in the novel. It is also a moment when the mirror turns, too.

Instead of us looking into Ulysses, Ulysses—and something deeper within us—looks back.

Strangers from across ten time zones, connected through the shared journey of reading Ulysses in 80 Days, came together live on a screen for a spontaneous, on-the-spot writing session. No time to prepare. A prompt in the real-time moment and then: GO! WRITE! TIMER SET!

Just five minutes to write about a personal “threshold” moment—raw, unrevised, and real. What surfaced weren’t just stories, but glimpses of truth.

This episode isn’t about studying Joyce. It’s about discovering what Ulysses helps reveal when we meet it halfway.

The Ulysses in 80 project is hosted by Mark Sanford Gross and Clíona O’Farrelly. With deep thanks to the brave writers who stepped forward and shared from the middle.

In this episode, we are In Discussion with Kelly Bryan of Blooms & Barnacles.

In this lively and engaging episode, we sit down with Kelly Bryan, co-founder and co-host of the acclaimed Blooms & Barnacles podcast and blog, dedicated to unraveling the mysteries and joys of James Joyce’s Ulysses. With warmth and wit, Kelly leads us through an organic, free-flowing conversation full of insights, laughter, and sharp observations. She chats with participants, dives into the details of Joyce’s text, and brings her signature spirit to the room.

For more on Kelly’s work, visit bloomsandbarnacles.com.

This episode is part of the Reading Ulysses in 80 Days project, led by Clíona Ó’Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross, alongside hundreds of curious and passionate readers from around the world.

Join the conversation in the Ulysses in 80 Facebook group and follow us on Bluesky at @Ulysses80.

This week's episode: renowned scholar and author Joseph Valente joins us for a mind-opening dive into our Ulysses discussion. With wit, depth, and energy, he reveals the shimmer beneath Joyce's line and the architecture above them--making the text spark in ways we might have missed. Hosted by Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross, this is a bold, brainy, and illuminating conversation that stays with you long after it ends. Thank you, Joe Valente!

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Get ready for another look into James Joyce's Ulysses!

On this webinar episode of Ulysses In 80, we are thrilled to welcome Professor Matthew Campbell from York University.

Join our hosts, Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross, as Professor Campbell illuminates the extraordinary musicality, intricate poetry, captivating voices, and profound lyricism that define Joyce's masterpiece. Professor Campbell, a renowned expert in English/Irish Literature and Poetry at York is also the engaging host of the online course "Reading James Joyce: Life, Place, Fiction,

This episode is the podcast recording of our popular webinar event from July 2, 2025, and features opening and closing original music by Professor Campbell.

In its third webinar, held on June 25th, Ulysses in 80 welcomed James Maynard from the University at Buffalo for a rich and engaging conversation. As curator of the world’s largest collection of James Joyce materials, housed at the University at Buffalo, James brought deep insight and compelling stories to our discussion and Q&A session.

This webinar originally featured both visual and audio elements, but James’s presentation stands on its own through audio alone—thoughtful, clear, and resonant. What you’re about to hear is the podcast version, adapted from the original webinar recording.

To learn more about the University at Buffalo’s renowned James Joyce Collection, visit library.buffalo.edu.

This episode is hosted by Mark Sanford Gross and Cliona O'Farrelly

Join us for a special bonus episode of UlyssesIn80, recorded live on June 13th, 2025, at Chief Sullivan's Irish Bar in North Beach, San Francisco!

Host Mark Sanford Gross invites you to a lively and energetic night filled with music, chats, songs, and, of course, pub discussion about Ulysses and James Joyce. It's all centered around a unique gathering: newspaper folks and an Irish band, right in the middle of our journey through the "Aeolus" episode of Ulysses. You'll hear the wonderful story of Santa John and discover how this fantastic group came together to create an unforgettable Irish night experience. It's a vibrant blend of journalistic wit, traditional Irish melodies, and literary conversation, proving that the newsroom isn't the only place these folks shine.

The Irish Newsboys perform monthly at Chief Sullivan's – check Facebook for dates!

Special thanks go out to Kevin Fagan, Jay Johnson, Jeanne Moshovsky, and everyone else in The Irish Newsboys, both on and off stage, who made this evening truly magical.

For more about UlyssesIn80, visit us at UlyssesIn80@facebook and Ulysses80@bluesky.

Join us for a truly extraordinary Bloomsday special as we transform a single day into a captivating global narrative. "A Day in the Life of Our U80 Readers" brings together 25 unique voices from our 2025 Ulysses in 80 group, each contributing their personal two-minute story, hour by hour, throughout a momentous day.

From the bustling streets of Hong Kong to the vibrant landscapes of Mexico, these individual narratives weave together, creating a singular, interconnected story of a day shared across continents. What makes this episode so special isn't just the diverse locations, but the remarkable bond forged between strangers. Mostly unknown to each other, these participants are united by their shared passion for reading Ulysses together over 80 days.

Prepare to be moved as you hear and feel the profound relevance our "community"—a collective brought together by literature—holds for each individual. This isn't just a podcast; it's a testament to the power of connection, proving that even across vast distances, a shared journey can create an undeniable sense of belonging.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible readers and listeners for making this unique production possible.

Hosted by Cliona O'Farrely and Mark Sanford Gross.

Special thanks to Dublin Bus Driver Kevin Anderson and The Voices of a Wexford Living Room

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