mattypenny
@mattypenny.bsky.social
Bloke from Salisbury
Chelsea FC, podcasts, slow af running, Powershell, pop music of various sorts, a bit of politics
Posting mainly from my micro.blog account. When I go on a bit it renders as a link on here - sorry about that.
Chelsea FC, podcasts, slow af running, Powershell, pop music of various sorts, a bit of politics
Posting mainly from my micro.blog account. When I go on a bit it renders as a link on here - sorry about that.
“Like a 1970s rust-belt serial killer, Nigel Farage is painstakingly assembling around him the political corpses of Boris Johnson’s final, terrible cabinet”
Marina Hyde - not just good at podcasts
Mystic Nigel has seen the future: a country run by his cabinet of taxidermied Tories - Marina Hyde
Marina Hyde - not just good at podcasts
Mystic Nigel has seen the future: a country run by his cabinet of taxidermied Tories - Marina Hyde
January 20, 2026 at 2:13 PM
“Like a 1970s rust-belt serial killer, Nigel Farage is painstakingly assembling around him the political corpses of Boris Johnson’s final, terrible cabinet”
Marina Hyde - not just good at podcasts
Mystic Nigel has seen the future: a country run by his cabinet of taxidermied Tories - Marina Hyde
Marina Hyde - not just good at podcasts
Mystic Nigel has seen the future: a country run by his cabinet of taxidermied Tories - Marina Hyde
I ♥️ the NHS…..but I like to have as little to do with it as possible.
January 20, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I ♥️ the NHS…..but I like to have as little to do with it as possible.
I’m watching the Traitors and they keep referring to ‘Traitorous’ behaviour. This sets my teeth on edge a little bit because I’d normally say ‘treacherous’.
However I think ‘traitorous’ is actually better because it empha... https://mattypenny.micro.blog/2026/01/20/im-watching-the-traitors-and.html
However I think ‘traitorous’ is actually better because it empha... https://mattypenny.micro.blog/2026/01/20/im-watching-the-traitors-and.html
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM
I’m watching the Traitors and they keep referring to ‘Traitorous’ behaviour. This sets my teeth on edge a little bit because I’d normally say ‘treacherous’.
However I think ‘traitorous’ is actually better because it empha... https://mattypenny.micro.blog/2026/01/20/im-watching-the-traitors-and.html
However I think ‘traitorous’ is actually better because it empha... https://mattypenny.micro.blog/2026/01/20/im-watching-the-traitors-and.html
Thoughts about Mr Mercedes: https://mattypenny.micro.blog/2026/01/20/thoughts-about-mr-mercedes.html
January 20, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Thoughts about Mr Mercedes: https://mattypenny.micro.blog/2026/01/20/thoughts-about-mr-mercedes.html
Crucial Track for 20 January 2026: "Abide With Me" by Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Today's prompt: Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story! #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story! #CrucialTracks
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January 20, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Crucial Track for 20 January 2026: "Abide With Me" by Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Today's prompt: Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story! #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story! #CrucialTracks
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I think I might start copying Donald Trump by signing off my posts with “thank you for your attention in this matter”.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
January 20, 2026 at 8:59 AM
I think I might start copying Donald Trump by signing off my posts with “thank you for your attention in this matter”.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Crucial Track for 19 January 2026: "If the Kids Are United" by Sham 69
Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like anything is possible? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like anything is possible? #CrucialTracks
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January 19, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Crucial Track for 19 January 2026: "If the Kids Are United" by Sham 69
Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like anything is possible? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like anything is possible? #CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/mattypenny/20260119
Crucial Track for 18 January 2026: "Salvation Train" by Scotty
Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about moving forward? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about moving forward? #CrucialTracks
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January 19, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Crucial Track for 18 January 2026: "Salvation Train" by Scotty
Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about moving forward? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about moving forward? #CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/mattypenny/20260118
It’s very dark in the Shire this morning. I’m starting to think that winter solstice is a scam
January 19, 2026 at 8:04 AM
It’s very dark in the Shire this morning. I’m starting to think that winter solstice is a scam
"Rosenior then unleashed a tactical decision of such breathtaking lunacy that nearby pigeons briefly stopped to reassess their life choices. "
I don't know who Dave M is, but I do enjoy his match reports
chelseasupportersgroup.net/2026/01/dave...
I don't know who Dave M is, but I do enjoy his match reports
chelseasupportersgroup.net/2026/01/dave...
Dave’s Ramblings – Brentford – Chelsea Supporters Group
chelseasupportersgroup.net
January 18, 2026 at 11:29 AM
"Rosenior then unleashed a tactical decision of such breathtaking lunacy that nearby pigeons briefly stopped to reassess their life choices. "
I don't know who Dave M is, but I do enjoy his match reports
chelseasupportersgroup.net/2026/01/dave...
I don't know who Dave M is, but I do enjoy his match reports
chelseasupportersgroup.net/2026/01/dave...
Crucial Track for 15 January 2026: "No Memory" by Scarlet Fantastic
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January 17, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Crucial Track for 15 January 2026: "No Memory" by Scarlet Fantastic
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/mattypenny/20260115
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/mattypenny/20260115
Crucial Track for 16 January 2026: "Ulakanakulot (2022 Remaster)" by Virgin Prunes
Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be?
No idea why...but this. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be?
No idea why...but this. #CrucialTracks
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January 17, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Crucial Track for 16 January 2026: "Ulakanakulot (2022 Remaster)" by Virgin Prunes
Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be?
No idea why...but this. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be?
No idea why...but this. #CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/mattypenny/20260116
Crucial Track for 17 January 2026: "You're My Best Friend (Single Version)" by Don Williams
Today's prompt: Share a song that captures the feeling of being completely content.
Don Williams is the voice of contentment #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Share a song that captures the feeling of being completely content.
Don Williams is the voice of contentment #CrucialTracks
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January 17, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Crucial Track for 17 January 2026: "You're My Best Friend (Single Version)" by Don Williams
Today's prompt: Share a song that captures the feeling of being completely content.
Don Williams is the voice of contentment #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Share a song that captures the feeling of being completely content.
Don Williams is the voice of contentment #CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/mattypenny/20260117
“Double Irish with a Dutch Sandwich” was a question just now on The Chase.
It’s “a notorious, complex tax avoidance strategy used by multinationals (like Apple, Google, Facebook, and Starbucks, according to sources like FreshBooks and the Guardian)”
It’s “a notorious, complex tax avoidance strategy used by multinationals (like Apple, Google, Facebook, and Starbucks, according to sources like FreshBooks and the Guardian)”
January 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
“Double Irish with a Dutch Sandwich” was a question just now on The Chase.
It’s “a notorious, complex tax avoidance strategy used by multinationals (like Apple, Google, Facebook, and Starbucks, according to sources like FreshBooks and the Guardian)”
It’s “a notorious, complex tax avoidance strategy used by multinationals (like Apple, Google, Facebook, and Starbucks, according to sources like FreshBooks and the Guardian)”
Crucial Track for 14 January 2026: "Keep On Keepin' On!" by Redskins
Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about patience?
I knew the drummer as 'Chairman Shit'. Nice bloke though. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about patience?
I knew the drummer as 'Chairman Shit'. Nice bloke though. #CrucialTracks
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January 14, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Crucial Track for 14 January 2026: "Keep On Keepin' On!" by Redskins
Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about patience?
I knew the drummer as 'Chairman Shit'. Nice bloke though. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about patience?
I knew the drummer as 'Chairman Shit'. Nice bloke though. #CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/mattypenny/20260114
The road in the background is called Endless Street. On a foggy day like today it’s a good name for it
January 14, 2026 at 9:50 AM
The road in the background is called Endless Street. On a foggy day like today it’s a good name for it
Watched: Two Distant Strangers 🍿
Unsettling very short Groundhog Day style film about racism and police brutality. Also features a nifty dog treat dispenser.
Unsettling very short Groundhog Day style film about racism and police brutality. Also features a nifty dog treat dispenser.
January 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Watched: Two Distant Strangers 🍿
Unsettling very short Groundhog Day style film about racism and police brutality. Also features a nifty dog treat dispenser.
Unsettling very short Groundhog Day style film about racism and police brutality. Also features a nifty dog treat dispenser.
Crucial Track for 12 January 2026: "Congoman" by The Congos
Today's prompt: What's a song you'd want to hear while stargazing? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What's a song you'd want to hear while stargazing? #CrucialTracks
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January 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Crucial Track for 12 January 2026: "Congoman" by The Congos
Today's prompt: What's a song you'd want to hear while stargazing? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What's a song you'd want to hear while stargazing? #CrucialTracks
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You know you’re in a post-lunch slump when it takes you a couple of minutes to realise that you’ve done:
convertto-json
…..when you should’ve done
convertfrom-json
convertto-json
…..when you should’ve done
convertfrom-json
January 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
You know you’re in a post-lunch slump when it takes you a couple of minutes to realise that you’ve done:
convertto-json
…..when you should’ve done
convertfrom-json
convertto-json
…..when you should’ve done
convertfrom-json
According to The Rest is Entertainment, Amazon have paid $40 million for a documentary about Melania Trump.
It must be a great show.
youtu.be/xWYzm8_yh…
It must be a great show.
youtu.be/xWYzm8_yh…
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 AM
According to The Rest is Entertainment, Amazon have paid $40 million for a documentary about Melania Trump.
It must be a great show.
youtu.be/xWYzm8_yh…
It must be a great show.
youtu.be/xWYzm8_yh…
Crucial Track for 11 January 2026: "Human" by The Human League
Today's prompt: What song makes you want to forgive someone? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What song makes you want to forgive someone? #CrucialTracks
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January 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Crucial Track for 11 January 2026: "Human" by The Human League
Today's prompt: What song makes you want to forgive someone? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What song makes you want to forgive someone? #CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/mattypenny/20260111
The new Christy Moore doc is available worldwide: Cartlann Christy Moore | Player | Irish Television Channel, Súil Eile
January 10, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The new Christy Moore doc is available worldwide: Cartlann Christy Moore | Player | Irish Television Channel, Súil Eile
"People have sometimes confronted Stiff Little Fingers with confessions. After hearing the music of SLF, they’ve said, they became open to new thoughts. They started to question their own traditions and received ... https://mattypenny.micro.blog/2026/01/10/people-have-sometimes-confronted-stiff.html
January 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
"People have sometimes confronted Stiff Little Fingers with confessions. After hearing the music of SLF, they’ve said, they became open to new thoughts. They started to question their own traditions and received ... https://mattypenny.micro.blog/2026/01/10/people-have-sometimes-confronted-stiff.html