Matt Dixon
@footstepspod.bsky.social
Footsteps of the Fallen WW1 podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/footsteps-of-the-fallen/id1528864547
Military historian and writer, cricket-loving egg and bacon tie wearer, darts player, fisherman, semi-professional grumpy old man.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/footsteps-of-the-fallen/id1528864547
Military historian and writer, cricket-loving egg and bacon tie wearer, darts player, fisherman, semi-professional grumpy old man.
Ouch - Lords does itself no favours
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Ouch - Lords does itself no favours
Just bought next summer’s Test Match tickets, I may need to sit down and work out which child I need to sell to cover it.
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Just bought next summer’s Test Match tickets, I may need to sit down and work out which child I need to sell to cover it.
Captain Philip Davy MC, 13th Rifle Brigade, killed in action today in 1918, having served since October 1914. His mother received the telegram informing her of his death on November 11th as the bells were ringing. #WW 1#FWW
November 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Captain Philip Davy MC, 13th Rifle Brigade, killed in action today in 1918, having served since October 1914. His mother received the telegram informing her of his death on November 11th as the bells were ringing. #WW 1#FWW
Yesterday I accidentally stabbed myself through the hand with a screwdriver. Today I found out that if you get white spirit on the wound it really bloody hurts. A lot.
October 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Yesterday I accidentally stabbed myself through the hand with a screwdriver. Today I found out that if you get white spirit on the wound it really bloody hurts. A lot.
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FINAL NUDGE: last klaxon that I have written a new blog. Say hello to Roger (amputation #2), a happy weaning off heroin derivatives, and a Michelin-appreciation for custard.
As usual, likes, comments, shares most welcome.
I'll be quiet now.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/25-third-t...
As usual, likes, comments, shares most welcome.
I'll be quiet now.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/25-third-t...
25. Third Time Lucky
'Double Amputee' sounds much more impressive, dunnit?
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October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
FINAL NUDGE: last klaxon that I have written a new blog. Say hello to Roger (amputation #2), a happy weaning off heroin derivatives, and a Michelin-appreciation for custard.
As usual, likes, comments, shares most welcome.
I'll be quiet now.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/25-third-t...
As usual, likes, comments, shares most welcome.
I'll be quiet now.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/25-third-t...
Not jealous of @thewargravesguy.bsky.social at all.
October 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Not jealous of @thewargravesguy.bsky.social at all.
"Hellfire Corner" taken by the Australian photographer Frank Hurley, who combined three separate images into a single negative to produce this incredible picture. His technique brought him into conflict with the authorities. Find out more about war photography in WW1 in a future podcast #WW1 #FWW
October 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Delighted to have got my dissertation results and have successfully passed my Masters degree. I am now an MSc!
October 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Delighted to have got my dissertation results and have successfully passed my Masters degree. I am now an MSc!
There aren’t many issues that can’t be resolved by a glass of whisky and a cat on your lap.
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There aren’t many issues that can’t be resolved by a glass of whisky and a cat on your lap.
DPD just delivered a parcel of a very expensive bottle of red wine from a podcast listener - thank you so much I am blown away
October 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
DPD just delivered a parcel of a very expensive bottle of red wine from a podcast listener - thank you so much I am blown away
The podcast is back this weekend with our first-ever question-and-answer episode. We answer listeners' questions about demarcation stones, the role of the Sanitary Officer, the podcast itself and lesser-known books that have made a real impression - out this Sunday. #WW1 #FWW
October 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Off to the battlefields for the last time this year
September 27, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Off to the battlefields for the last time this year
RIP Dickie Bird - one of crickets great characters
September 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
RIP Dickie Bird - one of crickets great characters
Just seen Downton Abbey - utterly joyful
September 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just seen Downton Abbey - utterly joyful
I love Sunday. We’re a busy family and are always rushing round in the evening, but Sunday is roast dinner night and all of us around the kitchen table for the evening, I wouldn’t miss it.
September 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I love Sunday. We’re a busy family and are always rushing round in the evening, but Sunday is roast dinner night and all of us around the kitchen table for the evening, I wouldn’t miss it.
Today's podcast has generated more emails than any podcast I've ever produced, it's great that the medium stimulates conversation.
September 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today's podcast has generated more emails than any podcast I've ever produced, it's great that the medium stimulates conversation.