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Back by popular demand! The most requested guest of 2025 returns — and this time, we go deeper, stranger, and more thought-provoking than ever before.

Picking up where we left off, 𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 steps away from the sketchbook and into uncharted territory, asking the question that has haunted storytellers for centuries:

…𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘮𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘴?

And, since no conversation with Jim Fitzpatrick would feel complete without addressing the image that made him a figure of truly global significance: his stylised portrait of Che Guevara, one of the most reproduced and recognisable pieces of graphic art in the twentieth century, and a work that continues to spark debate, admiration, and conversation to this day, we start with this.

From here, on the 50th anniversary of the launch of Thin Lizzy’s Jailbreak album, Fitzpatrick speaks candidly about his long and celebrated association with Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy fame, as the creator of some of the most iconic album artwork of the rock era — work that helped define the visual identity of one of Ireland’s greatest bands.

In a wide-ranging discussion that moves far beyond fireside tales, we explore how modern DNA research and cutting-edge archaeology might be rewriting what we once dismissed as fairy stories.

From the Tuatha Dé Danann’s mysterious arrival to the ancient migrations that echo through the Lebor Gabála Érenn, Jim examines the hard science now catching up with the old legends.

The conversation journeys deep into the ancient world, tracing possible connections between Ireland’s mythic invaders and the civilisations of Egypt, Anatolia, and Scythia.

Fitzpatrick shares his fascination with the vast underground city of Derinkuyu in Turkey and other extraordinary sites that hint at lost knowledge and forgotten peoples.

He weighs the evidence he finds most compelling — from genetic markers linking distant populations to archaeological anomalies that refuse to fit conventional history — making a passionate case for why these ancient stories deserve to be taken far more seriously than mainstream academia has traditionally allowed.

Along the way, Jim reveals his favourite character from the entire Irish mythological pantheon, and the reasons behind that choice are as illuminating about the man as they are about the myth itself.

And, in a moment that will resonate deeply with every fan of his work, he offers — for the first time — a glimpse into his planned “last masterpiece”: a final, ambitious work that promises to close the circle on a lifetime spent reimagining Ireland’s mythic heritage.

Raw, speculative, and utterly compelling — one of those rare conversations that stays with you long after it ends.

This is the interview you’ve been waiting for.

Whether you’re a devoted follower of Jim’s art, a mythology enthusiast, or simply someone who suspects the ancient world had far more to teach us than we’ve yet admitted, this episode is essential listening.

You can watch Part 1 here 👇

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗝𝗜𝗠 𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗭𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞:

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