Under the Walls of Clerkenwell

Published: May 6, 2020, noon

b"Dermot and Kelly take on some of the history behind the tale of Irish exile Kevin Egan. This episode's discussion covers the story of the 1867 Clerkenwell explosion, what that has to do with Kevin Egan, Egan's relationship to his wife and son, Dermot's relationship to Tayto crisps, Egan's memories of Kilkenny, the Berkeleyan quality of memory, more father-son angst, and a cautionary tale for young Stephen."