The History of Supernatural Sex wardrobes and Spanking cults in Donegal

In this episode of 'The Blindboy Podcast', the host delves into the peculiar history of two distinct groups that settled in a small village in Donegal, Ireland, during the 20th century. The narrative begins with an exploration of the psychological theories of Wilhelm Reich, an Austrian psychoanalyst who believed that sexual repression led to fascism and societal ills. Reich's theories contributed to the rise of the sexual revolution and inspired various movements and therapies, including Primal Scream Therapy. The host then transitions to discussing the 'screamers', a group of English hippies who formed a commune in Donegal to practice Primal Scream Therapy, believing it would release repressed emotions and traumas from infancy. Their incessant screaming caused such disturbance that it was discussed in the Irish Parliament and led to their eventual departure from the village.

After the screamers vacated the property, it was occupied by a new group, the Silver Sisterhood. This all-female commune, also from England, lived as if in a Victorian matriarchy, rejecting modern amenities like electricity and adopting a lifestyle that involved strict discipline and spanking rituals. Interestingly, despite their rejection of modernity, they operated a small video game development company and created the first video game to receive an 18 certificate. The host speculates on the bizarre juxtaposition of their lifestyle with their engagement in early video game programming and internet use.

The narrative takes a darker turn when the host reveals that the Silver Sisterhood was later linked to far-right organizations in England, with the discovery of Neo-Nazi and anti-Semitic literature at their premises. This twist brings the discussion full circle back to Reich's theories about fascism and sexual repression, highlighting an ironic contradiction within the Silver Sisterhood's existence.