Kieran Torbuck 🇬🇧🇹🇭
@kierantorbuck.bsky.social
Writer, regular contributor at Listverse | Hands full with five former street animals (2 dogs, 3 cats) and helping more when I can.
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Somehow, the articles I have the most fun writing always seem to emerge from discussions over drinks with friends...
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
Wife has decided to add another coffee-sipping/reading spot to the house
This is now our fifth after the living room, dining room, front garden, and bedroom!
Only bathrooms, kitchen, and my office left when she's bored of this one...
This is now our fifth after the living room, dining room, front garden, and bedroom!
Only bathrooms, kitchen, and my office left when she's bored of this one...
August 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Wife has decided to add another coffee-sipping/reading spot to the house
This is now our fifth after the living room, dining room, front garden, and bedroom!
Only bathrooms, kitchen, and my office left when she's bored of this one...
This is now our fifth after the living room, dining room, front garden, and bedroom!
Only bathrooms, kitchen, and my office left when she's bored of this one...
Sunday = Slow day
August 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Sunday = Slow day
A belated Caturday post
This is Khao, a street cat with sporotrichosis we've been helping since June
A family in our moo baan have adopted him, but we run him to the vet every 2 days & feed him medicine in between
His vet just said his is the fastest recovery they've seen 😁
This is Khao, a street cat with sporotrichosis we've been helping since June
A family in our moo baan have adopted him, but we run him to the vet every 2 days & feed him medicine in between
His vet just said his is the fastest recovery they've seen 😁
August 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
A belated Caturday post
This is Khao, a street cat with sporotrichosis we've been helping since June
A family in our moo baan have adopted him, but we run him to the vet every 2 days & feed him medicine in between
His vet just said his is the fastest recovery they've seen 😁
This is Khao, a street cat with sporotrichosis we've been helping since June
A family in our moo baan have adopted him, but we run him to the vet every 2 days & feed him medicine in between
His vet just said his is the fastest recovery they've seen 😁
Lazin' on a sunny afternoon ☀️🎶
August 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Lazin' on a sunny afternoon ☀️🎶
Had my first copy writing job this week
UK agency asked me to do it. I said I hadn't before but offered a good rate to let me try. Chuffed they're happy with it!
But it was for a criminal solicitor & the research has probably left me with the most sus browsing history going 😅
UK agency asked me to do it. I said I hadn't before but offered a good rate to let me try. Chuffed they're happy with it!
But it was for a criminal solicitor & the research has probably left me with the most sus browsing history going 😅
August 2, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Had my first copy writing job this week
UK agency asked me to do it. I said I hadn't before but offered a good rate to let me try. Chuffed they're happy with it!
But it was for a criminal solicitor & the research has probably left me with the most sus browsing history going 😅
UK agency asked me to do it. I said I hadn't before but offered a good rate to let me try. Chuffed they're happy with it!
But it was for a criminal solicitor & the research has probably left me with the most sus browsing history going 😅
A bit of spitballing in response to that Microsoft list of jobs AI will replace
Turned out a lot longer than I expected, but oh well
vocal.media/writers/shou...
Turned out a lot longer than I expected, but oh well
vocal.media/writers/shou...
Should AI Writing Technology Make Writers Panic?
Where is it all heading?
vocal.media
August 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
A bit of spitballing in response to that Microsoft list of jobs AI will replace
Turned out a lot longer than I expected, but oh well
vocal.media/writers/shou...
Turned out a lot longer than I expected, but oh well
vocal.media/writers/shou...
I asked Grok and ChatGPT to create an image based on an event described in this article: vocal.media/fyi/singing-...
For some reason, they always seem to choose frogs...
For some reason, they always seem to choose frogs...
July 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I asked Grok and ChatGPT to create an image based on an event described in this article: vocal.media/fyi/singing-...
For some reason, they always seem to choose frogs...
For some reason, they always seem to choose frogs...
Did you know...
You probably can't nominate someone for a Nobel Peace Prize, but you can be nominated (although they wouldn't tell you)
The only hard rule for candidates is that they are nominated by a qualified nominator
These include national politicians and past prize winners
You probably can't nominate someone for a Nobel Peace Prize, but you can be nominated (although they wouldn't tell you)
The only hard rule for candidates is that they are nominated by a qualified nominator
These include national politicians and past prize winners
With the Nobel Peace Prize in the news lately, it seemed like a good time to publish this...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
The Weird Award Criteria Behind World-Famous Prizes
Every wondered whether you could be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize? Or why Oscar-winning movies are so quickly forgotten? Here's your answer.
vocal.media
July 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Did you know...
You probably can't nominate someone for a Nobel Peace Prize, but you can be nominated (although they wouldn't tell you)
The only hard rule for candidates is that they are nominated by a qualified nominator
These include national politicians and past prize winners
You probably can't nominate someone for a Nobel Peace Prize, but you can be nominated (although they wouldn't tell you)
The only hard rule for candidates is that they are nominated by a qualified nominator
These include national politicians and past prize winners
Somehow, the articles I have the most fun writing always seem to emerge from discussions over drinks with friends...
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
July 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Somehow, the articles I have the most fun writing always seem to emerge from discussions over drinks with friends...
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
Could've just read my article and checked the sources, but sure, ask Mecha-h****er 😂
Still breathed a sigh of relief at passing though!
Still breathed a sigh of relief at passing though!
July 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Could've just read my article and checked the sources, but sure, ask Mecha-h****er 😂
Still breathed a sigh of relief at passing though!
Still breathed a sigh of relief at passing though!
Fun things to learn before bed: it regularly "rains" spiders in certain parts of Australia
The latter is known as "mass ballooning." The spiders relocate by jumping from trees and casting webs to catch the wind
Apparently they're tiny, but still...😬
vocal.media/fyi/singing-...
The latter is known as "mass ballooning." The spiders relocate by jumping from trees and casting webs to catch the wind
Apparently they're tiny, but still...😬
vocal.media/fyi/singing-...
Singing in the Spider Rain? 6 Astonishing Animal Downpours
Has it ever really rained cats and dogs?
vocal.media
July 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Fun things to learn before bed: it regularly "rains" spiders in certain parts of Australia
The latter is known as "mass ballooning." The spiders relocate by jumping from trees and casting webs to catch the wind
Apparently they're tiny, but still...😬
vocal.media/fyi/singing-...
The latter is known as "mass ballooning." The spiders relocate by jumping from trees and casting webs to catch the wind
Apparently they're tiny, but still...😬
vocal.media/fyi/singing-...
Reposted by Kieran Torbuck 🇬🇧🇹🇭
With the Nobel Peace Prize in the news lately, it seemed like a good time to publish this...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
The Weird Award Criteria Behind World-Famous Prizes
Every wondered whether you could be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize? Or why Oscar-winning movies are so quickly forgotten? Here's your answer.
vocal.media
July 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
With the Nobel Peace Prize in the news lately, it seemed like a good time to publish this...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
Reposted by Kieran Torbuck 🇬🇧🇹🇭
An old article of mine that never got picked up
Note to self: Write about dead artists whose images don't cost publishers a small fortune to share 😅
I didn't want it to go to waste, so I've put it on my own feed. If you're into cool art, check out the links!
vocal.media/art/space-ar...
Note to self: Write about dead artists whose images don't cost publishers a small fortune to share 😅
I didn't want it to go to waste, so I've put it on my own feed. If you're into cool art, check out the links!
vocal.media/art/space-ar...
Space Art: 5 Stunning Works With Genuine Space Connections
Move over, "Starry Night." These pieces are made from, or in, space!
vocal.media
July 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
An old article of mine that never got picked up
Note to self: Write about dead artists whose images don't cost publishers a small fortune to share 😅
I didn't want it to go to waste, so I've put it on my own feed. If you're into cool art, check out the links!
vocal.media/art/space-ar...
Note to self: Write about dead artists whose images don't cost publishers a small fortune to share 😅
I didn't want it to go to waste, so I've put it on my own feed. If you're into cool art, check out the links!
vocal.media/art/space-ar...
With the Nobel Peace Prize in the news lately, it seemed like a good time to publish this...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
The Weird Award Criteria Behind World-Famous Prizes
Every wondered whether you could be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize? Or why Oscar-winning movies are so quickly forgotten? Here's your answer.
vocal.media
July 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
With the Nobel Peace Prize in the news lately, it seemed like a good time to publish this...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
vocal.media/fyi/the-weir...
An old article of mine that never got picked up
Note to self: Write about dead artists whose images don't cost publishers a small fortune to share 😅
I didn't want it to go to waste, so I've put it on my own feed. If you're into cool art, check out the links!
vocal.media/art/space-ar...
Note to self: Write about dead artists whose images don't cost publishers a small fortune to share 😅
I didn't want it to go to waste, so I've put it on my own feed. If you're into cool art, check out the links!
vocal.media/art/space-ar...
Space Art: 5 Stunning Works With Genuine Space Connections
Move over, "Starry Night." These pieces are made from, or in, space!
vocal.media
July 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
An old article of mine that never got picked up
Note to self: Write about dead artists whose images don't cost publishers a small fortune to share 😅
I didn't want it to go to waste, so I've put it on my own feed. If you're into cool art, check out the links!
vocal.media/art/space-ar...
Note to self: Write about dead artists whose images don't cost publishers a small fortune to share 😅
I didn't want it to go to waste, so I've put it on my own feed. If you're into cool art, check out the links!
vocal.media/art/space-ar...
Reposted by Kieran Torbuck 🇬🇧🇹🇭
Oh wow, my second Bluesky post of 2025 🤯
Apparently maintaining two platforms was just too much, but I'm giving it another go
I'm still writing about whatever interests me, now on Vocal Media. Check it out.
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
Apparently maintaining two platforms was just too much, but I'm giving it another go
I'm still writing about whatever interests me, now on Vocal Media. Check it out.
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
The Best Pre-Guitar Solo Vocal Line: 7 Powerful Contenders
What are rock's greatest lead-in lines?
vocal.media
July 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Oh wow, my second Bluesky post of 2025 🤯
Apparently maintaining two platforms was just too much, but I'm giving it another go
I'm still writing about whatever interests me, now on Vocal Media. Check it out.
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
Apparently maintaining two platforms was just too much, but I'm giving it another go
I'm still writing about whatever interests me, now on Vocal Media. Check it out.
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
Oh wow, my second Bluesky post of 2025 🤯
Apparently maintaining two platforms was just too much, but I'm giving it another go
I'm still writing about whatever interests me, now on Vocal Media. Check it out.
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
Apparently maintaining two platforms was just too much, but I'm giving it another go
I'm still writing about whatever interests me, now on Vocal Media. Check it out.
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
The Best Pre-Guitar Solo Vocal Line: 7 Powerful Contenders
What are rock's greatest lead-in lines?
vocal.media
July 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Oh wow, my second Bluesky post of 2025 🤯
Apparently maintaining two platforms was just too much, but I'm giving it another go
I'm still writing about whatever interests me, now on Vocal Media. Check it out.
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
Apparently maintaining two platforms was just too much, but I'm giving it another go
I'm still writing about whatever interests me, now on Vocal Media. Check it out.
vocal.media/beat/the-bes...
Happy new year everyone
May your 2025 be as happy as a cat in a corner
May your 2025 be as happy as a cat in a corner
January 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Happy new year everyone
May your 2025 be as happy as a cat in a corner
May your 2025 be as happy as a cat in a corner
Morning reading spot
December 27, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Morning reading spot
There should be a page for 'no context Thai mothers-in-law'
I think this is her way of saying Merry Christmas 😂
I think this is her way of saying Merry Christmas 😂
December 25, 2024 at 3:45 AM
There should be a page for 'no context Thai mothers-in-law'
I think this is her way of saying Merry Christmas 😂
I think this is her way of saying Merry Christmas 😂
And so this is Christmas 🎵
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope your day is filled with cheer 🙏
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope your day is filled with cheer 🙏
December 25, 2024 at 1:29 AM
And so this is Christmas 🎵
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope your day is filled with cheer 🙏
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope your day is filled with cheer 🙏
"Can we start on the treats now? Pleeeease! It's only a day early"
December 24, 2024 at 1:20 AM
"Can we start on the treats now? Pleeeease! It's only a day early"
Good morning
December 23, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Good morning
Good Sunday morning...and remember that it's only three more sleeps until the Chulalongkorn Christmas demon wakes from it's slumber...
December 22, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Good Sunday morning...and remember that it's only three more sleeps until the Chulalongkorn Christmas demon wakes from it's slumber...