PhilippaB
@philippab.bsky.social
Spoilt by Feminism. Intersectionality is context. Context is vital. She/her.
If you say nothing, you can never be wrong.
Go you Huskies.
Check out the FFW podcast: https://soundcloud.com/frenchfootballweekly
https://open.spotify.com/show/0rN6ZTcQz57T1oIB
If you say nothing, you can never be wrong.
Go you Huskies.
Check out the FFW podcast: https://soundcloud.com/frenchfootballweekly
https://open.spotify.com/show/0rN6ZTcQz57T1oIB
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PhilippaB
@philippab.bsky.social
· Aug 11
I've set up a Ko-fi for followers who find my articles on LinkedIn helpful, and to help me write my book.
ko-fi.com/philippab
ko-fi.com/philippab
Went for an x-ray but they decided to upgrade me to a scan. Fortunately one of the donut-shaped scanners, not an MRI. I have a headache...
November 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Went for an x-ray but they decided to upgrade me to a scan. Fortunately one of the donut-shaped scanners, not an MRI. I have a headache...
A bad week in Europe for the French teams, but Ligue 1 is looking very interesting after a weekend of chaotic and unexpected results. Enjoy the international break!
New Pod on Spotify - Kris, @philippab.bsky.social and @jeremysmith98.bsky.social reflect on an cracking evening in Lyon as #PSG win it late! Question marks at Monaco and Nice but it's three in a row for Metz! Plus some Ref chat and a France preview.
Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/0Dmf...
Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/0Dmf...
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A bad week in Europe for the French teams, but Ligue 1 is looking very interesting after a weekend of chaotic and unexpected results. Enjoy the international break!
Looking for a cool wall calendar for 2026, preferably paintings not cartoons or photography (previous examples: Rothko, Morisot, Ravilious, Morris) that ships to France...any ideas?
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Looking for a cool wall calendar for 2026, preferably paintings not cartoons or photography (previous examples: Rothko, Morisot, Ravilious, Morris) that ships to France...any ideas?
Jorge of Burgos, the Name of the Rose.
All those books...
All those books...
Readers reply: Who is the most evil villain in fiction?
Readers reply: Who is the most evil villain in fiction?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Jorge of Burgos, the Name of the Rose.
All those books...
All those books...
There's an owl hooting somewhere in neighbourhood, and Plume the cat is entranced.
I admire her ambition, but if she can't finish off a cicada, I doubt that a bird bigger than her is good odds.
I admire her ambition, but if she can't finish off a cicada, I doubt that a bird bigger than her is good odds.
November 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
There's an owl hooting somewhere in neighbourhood, and Plume the cat is entranced.
I admire her ambition, but if she can't finish off a cicada, I doubt that a bird bigger than her is good odds.
I admire her ambition, but if she can't finish off a cicada, I doubt that a bird bigger than her is good odds.
Again, why is my *bank* sending me messages about the weather? My banking habits are not going to change because it's raining...
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Again, why is my *bank* sending me messages about the weather? My banking habits are not going to change because it's raining...
PSG v Bayern is going to be big. #Footy-Live
Kris, Phil, Jez & Tom unpack two rounds of League action & have the debate of what's best, play to win or not to be beaten! Plus, love for Metz, worries at Brest, Euro preview & more.
open.spotify.com/episode/19Sk...
open.spotify.com/episode/19Sk...
November 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
PSG v Bayern is going to be big. #Footy-Live
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Zohran is stone cold man. Putting out an ad in Arabic after all the Islamophobic shit that’s been thrown his way? Pure swag.
Dems don’t need to copy his politics or even necessarily his campaign strategy, they need to learn how to grow a fucking spine.
Dems don’t need to copy his politics or even necessarily his campaign strategy, they need to learn how to grow a fucking spine.
أنا اسمي زهران ممدان وعم رشّح حالي لأكون العمدة الجديد في مدينة نيويورك
November 3, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Zohran is stone cold man. Putting out an ad in Arabic after all the Islamophobic shit that’s been thrown his way? Pure swag.
Dems don’t need to copy his politics or even necessarily his campaign strategy, they need to learn how to grow a fucking spine.
Dems don’t need to copy his politics or even necessarily his campaign strategy, they need to learn how to grow a fucking spine.
Email from Dad, after I told him the Pixies are playing the Festival de Nimes next year and I have tickets
"Just found online 'Where is my Mind' and ‘Gouge Away’. Looks/sounds interesting."
OK, WIMM is well-known. Gouge Away? I'm guessing my mother is not impressed...
"Just found online 'Where is my Mind' and ‘Gouge Away’. Looks/sounds interesting."
OK, WIMM is well-known. Gouge Away? I'm guessing my mother is not impressed...
November 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Email from Dad, after I told him the Pixies are playing the Festival de Nimes next year and I have tickets
"Just found online 'Where is my Mind' and ‘Gouge Away’. Looks/sounds interesting."
OK, WIMM is well-known. Gouge Away? I'm guessing my mother is not impressed...
"Just found online 'Where is my Mind' and ‘Gouge Away’. Looks/sounds interesting."
OK, WIMM is well-known. Gouge Away? I'm guessing my mother is not impressed...
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once again posting The Chart
October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
once again posting The Chart
OK yes Kelly is right but also WHO IS GOING TO MAKE THEM?
Not good PR to make cars that randomly catch fire (side-eye at you-know-who)
Not good PR to make cars that randomly catch fire (side-eye at you-know-who)
Didn't they abolish these cars years ago because they kept catching fire & some people died horrific deaths in them? But yeah, bring them back. Let's incinerate people with disabilities. That'll save some PIP money.
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
OK yes Kelly is right but also WHO IS GOING TO MAKE THEM?
Not good PR to make cars that randomly catch fire (side-eye at you-know-who)
Not good PR to make cars that randomly catch fire (side-eye at you-know-who)
A first win for Metz, against a strong Lens side! @jeremysmith98.bsky.social finally has something to smile about 8-)
Some surprising results in the midweek Ligue 1 round - which will make the team happy!
Lorient drew with PSG, Metz won against Lens (a double for Hein who got sent off for removing his shirt after his 2nd), and Angers drew at OM with a 96th min equaliser from Camara.
Also, comebacks!...
Lorient drew with PSG, Metz won against Lens (a double for Hein who got sent off for removing his shirt after his 2nd), and Angers drew at OM with a 96th min equaliser from Camara.
Also, comebacks!...
October 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A first win for Metz, against a strong Lens side! @jeremysmith98.bsky.social finally has something to smile about 8-)
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There's a midweek round in Ligue 1! One goal so far in the early matches, a penalty for Nice (Diop) against Lille, which is definitely the pick of the first sitting. Listen to the pod to find out more! #footy-live
Kris, Phil, Tom & Jez focus on the top of the table this week. We ask, are OM really ready to rival PSG for the title, can RCL shock us all, is OL's squad strong enough? All that & more! Enjoy!
soundcloud.com/frenchfootba...
soundcloud.com/frenchfootba...
October 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
There's a midweek round in Ligue 1! One goal so far in the early matches, a penalty for Nice (Diop) against Lille, which is definitely the pick of the first sitting. Listen to the pod to find out more! #footy-live
She is so right, for people like me - when I have meetings, I make (manual) notes. Might never look at them again, but the process of writing something down seems to 'fix' it in my brain.
Also, top-tier swearing. Love her.
Also, top-tier swearing. Love her.
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
She is so right, for people like me - when I have meetings, I make (manual) notes. Might never look at them again, but the process of writing something down seems to 'fix' it in my brain.
Also, top-tier swearing. Love her.
Also, top-tier swearing. Love her.
June. Not all women have kids.
Not all can drive; maybe it's for the best I'm not chauffeuring kids around.
To be fair to you I do need to do some laundry. But I'd have to move the cat, so that's going to have to wait.
I notice you don't mention 'having a job'. Maybe realities are different. Huh.
Not all can drive; maybe it's for the best I'm not chauffeuring kids around.
To be fair to you I do need to do some laundry. But I'd have to move the cat, so that's going to have to wait.
I notice you don't mention 'having a job'. Maybe realities are different. Huh.
The reality of being a woman!
October 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
June. Not all women have kids.
Not all can drive; maybe it's for the best I'm not chauffeuring kids around.
To be fair to you I do need to do some laundry. But I'd have to move the cat, so that's going to have to wait.
I notice you don't mention 'having a job'. Maybe realities are different. Huh.
Not all can drive; maybe it's for the best I'm not chauffeuring kids around.
To be fair to you I do need to do some laundry. But I'd have to move the cat, so that's going to have to wait.
I notice you don't mention 'having a job'. Maybe realities are different. Huh.
Who's had a bad week? Pavard, Doukoure, and...all of Metz.
Kris, Phil, Tom & Jez focus on the top of the table this week. We ask, are OM really ready to rival PSG for the title, can RCL shock us all, is OL's squad strong enough? All that & more! Enjoy!
soundcloud.com/frenchfootba...
soundcloud.com/frenchfootba...
October 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Who's had a bad week? Pavard, Doukoure, and...all of Metz.
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New Pod! TOP FOUR
Kris, Phil, Tom & Jez focus on the top of the table this week. We ask, are OM really ready to rival PSG for the title, can RCL shock us all, is OL's squad strong enough? All that & more! Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/22Eq...
Kris, Phil, Tom & Jez focus on the top of the table this week. We ask, are OM really ready to rival PSG for the title, can RCL shock us all, is OL's squad strong enough? All that & more! Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/22Eq...
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
New Pod! TOP FOUR
Kris, Phil, Tom & Jez focus on the top of the table this week. We ask, are OM really ready to rival PSG for the title, can RCL shock us all, is OL's squad strong enough? All that & more! Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/22Eq...
Kris, Phil, Tom & Jez focus on the top of the table this week. We ask, are OM really ready to rival PSG for the title, can RCL shock us all, is OL's squad strong enough? All that & more! Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/22Eq...
Has anybody thought that Trump just didn't like 'The West Wing' and then got confused?
a man with a beard is asking " what in god 's name is happening right now "
Alt: Josh Lyman from the West Wing asking "what in god's name is happening right now?"
media.tenor.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Has anybody thought that Trump just didn't like 'The West Wing' and then got confused?
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I am being personally sued for more than £8m by a barrister, Setu Kamal. I believe this is one of the largest English libel claims ever made.
October 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I am being personally sued for more than £8m by a barrister, Setu Kamal. I believe this is one of the largest English libel claims ever made.
So that's $37.23 / 13,400 = 0.2 cents per regular staff member, including middle management, some of whom will be on a lot more than the devs.
And $0.56 / 6 = 9.3 cents per C-whatever.
Not entirely sure what point is being made here, other than 'capitalism, eh?'
And $0.56 / 6 = 9.3 cents per C-whatever.
Not entirely sure what point is being made here, other than 'capitalism, eh?'
I've received 100+ replies like this, claiming game revenue goes directly to executives & shareholders. So I checked & made this chart.
This is what happens when you buy a $69.99 game from EA, the company with the WORST reputation in the industry.
0.8% goes to c-suite. 53% goes to devs & workers.
This is what happens when you buy a $69.99 game from EA, the company with the WORST reputation in the industry.
0.8% goes to c-suite. 53% goes to devs & workers.
October 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
So that's $37.23 / 13,400 = 0.2 cents per regular staff member, including middle management, some of whom will be on a lot more than the devs.
And $0.56 / 6 = 9.3 cents per C-whatever.
Not entirely sure what point is being made here, other than 'capitalism, eh?'
And $0.56 / 6 = 9.3 cents per C-whatever.
Not entirely sure what point is being made here, other than 'capitalism, eh?'
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my most lib opinion: so long as we have law enforcement officers, they should probably be able to pass an exam about what the law allows them to do without consulting notes
New ICE recruiting methods have resulted in half of this group of absolute winners failing AN OPEN BOOK TEST
October 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
my most lib opinion: so long as we have law enforcement officers, they should probably be able to pass an exam about what the law allows them to do without consulting notes
Email from Mum:
"I'm about to get ready to go to my book group. It seems we have all read the wrong book..."
I'm trying to find out what happened, more news as I have it.
"I'm about to get ready to go to my book group. It seems we have all read the wrong book..."
I'm trying to find out what happened, more news as I have it.
October 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Email from Mum:
"I'm about to get ready to go to my book group. It seems we have all read the wrong book..."
I'm trying to find out what happened, more news as I have it.
"I'm about to get ready to go to my book group. It seems we have all read the wrong book..."
I'm trying to find out what happened, more news as I have it.
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NEW POD! Now also on Spotify - 40 goals in Ligue 1, an underwhelming performance in the UWCL, France don't exactly hit it out of the park, and we have a little look at Nantes.
open.spotify.com/episode/2n80...
open.spotify.com/episode/2n80...
October 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
NEW POD! Now also on Spotify - 40 goals in Ligue 1, an underwhelming performance in the UWCL, France don't exactly hit it out of the park, and we have a little look at Nantes.
open.spotify.com/episode/2n80...
open.spotify.com/episode/2n80...
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Plus my sad lament at the current state of Metz.
NEW POD! 40 goals in Ligue 1, an underwhelming performance in the UWCL, France don't exactly hit it out of the park, and we have a little look at Nantes.
soundcloud.com/frenchfootba...
soundcloud.com/frenchfootba...
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Plus my sad lament at the current state of Metz.