Pete Watson
@drpetewatson.bsky.social
Academic focusing on Latin American sport and its interrelation with history, politics and society; cricket coach on the side. Find my book, articles, podcasts etc here: https://linktr.ee/drpetewatson.
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Our next seminar is taking place on January 26th with an exciting panel discussion on the history of Scottish women’s football ft. @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser on their book ‘A most unsuitable game’
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A most unsuitable game: Reflections on a community celebration of the women’s game in Scotland
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January 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Our next seminar is taking place on January 26th with an exciting panel discussion on the history of Scottish women’s football ft. @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser on their book ‘A most unsuitable game’
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2025 was a bumper year for the Colombia Calling podcast and we plan on continuing in this rich vein of form.
Tune in on Tuesday and we start broadcasting for 2026.
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Tune in on Tuesday and we start broadcasting for 2026.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
2025 was a bumper year for the Colombia Calling podcast and we plan on continuing in this rich vein of form.
Tune in on Tuesday and we start broadcasting for 2026.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
Tune in on Tuesday and we start broadcasting for 2026.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
So my Sunday evening hospital scan told me I have two little hernias. No bowel involved so just have to monitor but no real concern
January 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
So my Sunday evening hospital scan told me I have two little hernias. No bowel involved so just have to monitor but no real concern
interesting to see that a potential postdoctoral candidate I might be supervising would be earning more than me should they gain the award. That seems odd.
January 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
interesting to see that a potential postdoctoral candidate I might be supervising would be earning more than me should they gain the award. That seems odd.
New Black Crowes album coming out in March. Yes please
(Still quietly wish The Magpie Salute could exist as well)
(Still quietly wish The Magpie Salute could exist as well)
January 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
New Black Crowes album coming out in March. Yes please
(Still quietly wish The Magpie Salute could exist as well)
(Still quietly wish The Magpie Salute could exist as well)
2026 marking underway. Huzzah
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
2026 marking underway. Huzzah
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Such a pleasure to have @drpetewatson.bsky.social on the Palomitas Podcast! We discuss this sensual, sun-drenched comedy featuring stars Penélope Cruz and Maribel Verdú!
Get it wherever podcasts are found 🎧
Get it wherever podcasts are found 🎧
My episode discussing Fernando Trueba’s Oscar winning film Belle Epoque has just come out on @matthewhilborn.bsky.social’s excellent Palomitas podcast; open.spotify.com/episode/6mzm... Do give it a listen, and subscribe, like and share with friends, colleagues and students interested in Spanish film
8. Belle époque (Fernando Trueba, 1992) (with Peter Watson)
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January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Such a pleasure to have @drpetewatson.bsky.social on the Palomitas Podcast! We discuss this sensual, sun-drenched comedy featuring stars Penélope Cruz and Maribel Verdú!
Get it wherever podcasts are found 🎧
Get it wherever podcasts are found 🎧
My episode discussing Fernando Trueba’s Oscar winning film Belle Epoque has just come out on @matthewhilborn.bsky.social’s excellent Palomitas podcast; open.spotify.com/episode/6mzm... Do give it a listen, and subscribe, like and share with friends, colleagues and students interested in Spanish film
8. Belle époque (Fernando Trueba, 1992) (with Peter Watson)
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January 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM
My episode discussing Fernando Trueba’s Oscar winning film Belle Epoque has just come out on @matthewhilborn.bsky.social’s excellent Palomitas podcast; open.spotify.com/episode/6mzm... Do give it a listen, and subscribe, like and share with friends, colleagues and students interested in Spanish film
The Jacks drop was poor but not quite as abysmal as TMS made out. Worth remembering the TMS box is composed of famously abysmal (and self -confessed too) fielders in Tufnell and Hartley in particular, with Aggers not far behind in the old fast bowler bracket. Zaltzman might be the best in the box
January 6, 2026 at 10:47 PM
The Jacks drop was poor but not quite as abysmal as TMS made out. Worth remembering the TMS box is composed of famously abysmal (and self -confessed too) fielders in Tufnell and Hartley in particular, with Aggers not far behind in the old fast bowler bracket. Zaltzman might be the best in the box
Always great listening to Raf
Happy New Year! Our latest episode is out, where Raffaele Nicholson of Bournemouth Media School helped us understand what really happened when the FA took over women’s football in 1993. Essential listening, so do like, review, share and subscibe!
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January 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Always great listening to Raf
England have had plenty of bad teams before, and bad coaches. This team might be the stupidest or the least game aware I’ve seen. Smith’s monumental blunder joins a long list of stupid cricket under Baz
January 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
England have had plenty of bad teams before, and bad coaches. This team might be the stupidest or the least game aware I’ve seen. Smith’s monumental blunder joins a long list of stupid cricket under Baz
No one can or will do anything to stop this regime. And they’ve made their targets very clear. Economic, political or military bullying until they get what they want
January 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
No one can or will do anything to stop this regime. And they’ve made their targets very clear. Economic, political or military bullying until they get what they want
what happens when there is no accountability and someone realises their power is absolute
January 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
what happens when there is no accountability and someone realises their power is absolute
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USA attack who they want, when they want, cannot be held accountable.
January 3, 2026 at 8:17 AM
USA attack who they want, when they want, cannot be held accountable.
Lovely walk in the Wharncliffe woods today. Golden sunlight and nice crisp conditions. Only a bit of frost. Hardly anyone out but the squirrels and robins.
January 2, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Lovely walk in the Wharncliffe woods today. Golden sunlight and nice crisp conditions. Only a bit of frost. Hardly anyone out but the squirrels and robins.
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🚨 NEW YEAR, NEW BOOK
Uruguay: Football’s First Global Power, 1918-1930, my sequel to From Beauty to Duty. Coming June 2026 via @PitchPublishing
1924 Paris Olympics. 1928 Amsterdam. Inaugural World Cup, Montevideo 1930. And the story in between…
Preorders soon, please share & follow for updates!
Uruguay: Football’s First Global Power, 1918-1930, my sequel to From Beauty to Duty. Coming June 2026 via @PitchPublishing
1924 Paris Olympics. 1928 Amsterdam. Inaugural World Cup, Montevideo 1930. And the story in between…
Preorders soon, please share & follow for updates!
January 1, 2026 at 9:43 AM
🚨 NEW YEAR, NEW BOOK
Uruguay: Football’s First Global Power, 1918-1930, my sequel to From Beauty to Duty. Coming June 2026 via @PitchPublishing
1924 Paris Olympics. 1928 Amsterdam. Inaugural World Cup, Montevideo 1930. And the story in between…
Preorders soon, please share & follow for updates!
Uruguay: Football’s First Global Power, 1918-1930, my sequel to From Beauty to Duty. Coming June 2026 via @PitchPublishing
1924 Paris Olympics. 1928 Amsterdam. Inaugural World Cup, Montevideo 1930. And the story in between…
Preorders soon, please share & follow for updates!
Walked a lot. Told stories. Was quiet a lot of the time. Didn’t celebrate much. Same old
December 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Walked a lot. Told stories. Was quiet a lot of the time. Didn’t celebrate much. Same old
Love Calvin and Hobbes
On December 31, 1995, Bill Watterson published the final 'Calvin & Hobbes' comic strip. #CalvinandHobbes
December 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Love Calvin and Hobbes
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We’re looking for recent PhDs from outside the UK / not UK citizens who are interested in working with @icshc.bsky.social for a #sporthistory postdoc application through the British Academy International Fellowship #skystorians 🗃️
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Postdoc Opportunity at DMU's International Centre for Sports History and Culture | H-Net
De Montfort University's International Centre for Sports History and Culture is open to individuals outside the UK who would be interested in applying for the British Academy International Fellowship:...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We’re looking for recent PhDs from outside the UK / not UK citizens who are interested in working with @icshc.bsky.social for a #sporthistory postdoc application through the British Academy International Fellowship #skystorians 🗃️
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Interested in developing research projects or looking for inspiration? Join us with the @BritSportHisSoc on 5 Feb 2025 at @Heritage_Quay, Huddersfield. A day of panels, networking & exploring partnerships across sports history + sporting heritage.
Free booking: tinyurl.com/44vm2tsw
Free booking: tinyurl.com/44vm2tsw
December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Interested in developing research projects or looking for inspiration? Join us with the @BritSportHisSoc on 5 Feb 2025 at @Heritage_Quay, Huddersfield. A day of panels, networking & exploring partnerships across sports history + sporting heritage.
Free booking: tinyurl.com/44vm2tsw
Free booking: tinyurl.com/44vm2tsw
One of the lowest quality Ashes games I can remember. Australia’s batting was dreadful, very similar to ours in Perth. Some decent bowling on what appears to have been a tricky wicket but also very little ability to rough it out. Batters go ultra aggressive too early
December 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
One of the lowest quality Ashes games I can remember. Australia’s batting was dreadful, very similar to ours in Perth. Some decent bowling on what appears to have been a tricky wicket but also very little ability to rough it out. Batters go ultra aggressive too early
Starting to think that the FIFA Peace award might have gone to the wrong person and country
December 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Starting to think that the FIFA Peace award might have gone to the wrong person and country
Responding to yet another crap Ashes morning with some proper blues from BB King and Etta James.
Is there a cricket blues song?
Is there a cricket blues song?
December 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Responding to yet another crap Ashes morning with some proper blues from BB King and Etta James.
Is there a cricket blues song?
Is there a cricket blues song?
Baz picking Jacks as a frontline spinner is among the dumbest selections of his tenure.
December 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Baz picking Jacks as a frontline spinner is among the dumbest selections of his tenure.