S1 E3 | The Potato Famine should be called The Great Hunger: British Empire on Their Absolute Bullshit Part 1 (of 1,089)

The British Empire's dark legacy still looms over Ireland, and we're here to pull back the curtain on centuries of tension, tragedy, and turmoil. Join us on Death and Friends as we peel back the layers of Irish-Anglo relations, starting with a cheeky critique of Boston's famine memorial—yes, the one awkwardly nestled among trendy eateries. From the profound impact of the Great Hunger to the messy aftermath of Brexit, we unravel the tangled web that is Northern Ireland's and the Republic of Ireland's shared history. Along the way, we ponder the weight of Tony Blair's apology and the echoes of British colonialism that still reverberate today. Brace yourself for a deep dive into the harrowing details of the Irish Potato Famine. We'll unpack the catastrophic reliance on the blight-prone Irish Lumper potato and the horrific neglect by British authorities like Charles Trevelyan, who saw divine retribution where others saw human suffering. Dr. Angel joins us to break down the grisly medical realities of starvation, from hunger pangs to the fatal stages of malnutrition. Amidst the tragic history, we sprinkle in some dark humor and quirky anecdotes, including a curious nod to Tutankhamun's missing penis. This episode promises to be as enlightening as it is compelling. Support us on Patreon. Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn  Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes  Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)!  This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Topics: British Empire, Irish History, Irish-Anglo Relations, Great Hunger, Brexit, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Tony Blair, Irish Potato Famine, Starvation, Medical Realities, British Colonialism, Autophagia, Tutankhamun, Dark Humor, Historical Anecdotes