Phil Bryer
@thebryery.bsky.social
Writes for money but doesn't go on about it.
Latest effort, 'Life: The Guidebook' available now
ISBN: 978-0956154453
Latest effort, 'Life: The Guidebook' available now
ISBN: 978-0956154453
Sorry for bothering you all with a holiday (well, working holiday) snap, but we've had such a cracking day...plus, I was remote working on the balcony of our rented apartment today with laptop and coffee. And you can't do that in England in February. Unless you're a nutter, of course.
February 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Sorry for bothering you all with a holiday (well, working holiday) snap, but we've had such a cracking day...plus, I was remote working on the balcony of our rented apartment today with laptop and coffee. And you can't do that in England in February. Unless you're a nutter, of course.
Massive US armada heading towards Iran rumoured to be carrying the Epstein files in lead cabinets.
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Massive US armada heading towards Iran rumoured to be carrying the Epstein files in lead cabinets.
Reposted by Phil Bryer
Terrible restaurant could close unless people enthusiastically embrace bad food, complains chef.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Terrible restaurant could close unless people enthusiastically embrace bad food, complains chef.
I'm amazed he got it so cheep.
January 25, 2026 at 5:03 AM
I'm amazed he got it so cheep.
...and in the face of a new set of offensive lies by an offensive serial liar, the Epstein files still won't go away.
Meanwhile, behind the smoke and mirrors of Greenland, tariffs, and Venezuela, there's a load more of this stuff...
January 24, 2026 at 4:47 PM
...and in the face of a new set of offensive lies by an offensive serial liar, the Epstein files still won't go away.
It's not 'disappointing', Mr #Kinnock, it's another outrageous lie by this dangerous fool. It's time for governments worldwide to push back. You can start... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump's claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line sparks outrage in UK
The US president says Nato troops stayed
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 10:03 AM
It's not 'disappointing', Mr #Kinnock, it's another outrageous lie by this dangerous fool. It's time for governments worldwide to push back. You can start... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nailed the lowest #Pointless answer tonight, thanks to Galton and Simpson introducing 'heliotrope' to Hancock's Half Hour.
January 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Nailed the lowest #Pointless answer tonight, thanks to Galton and Simpson introducing 'heliotrope' to Hancock's Half Hour.
Reposted by Phil Bryer
"Meanwhile, Princess Anne went for a ride in Kirkbride, Queen Camilla went shopping in Wapping, Prince Edward dropped a clanger in Bangor, and the young ladies of Buckingham asked Prince Andrew if he'd mind staying at home.
Now it's goodnight from me ...
... and it's goodnight from him."
Now it's goodnight from me ...
... and it's goodnight from him."
January 21, 2026 at 8:22 AM
"Meanwhile, Princess Anne went for a ride in Kirkbride, Queen Camilla went shopping in Wapping, Prince Edward dropped a clanger in Bangor, and the young ladies of Buckingham asked Prince Andrew if he'd mind staying at home.
Now it's goodnight from me ...
... and it's goodnight from him."
Now it's goodnight from me ...
... and it's goodnight from him."
Meanwhile, behind the smoke and mirrors of Greenland, tariffs, and Venezuela, there's a load more of this stuff...
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Meanwhile, behind the smoke and mirrors of Greenland, tariffs, and Venezuela, there's a load more of this stuff...
Christ! He's not making another 'speech' is he? Time for an intervention, surely? It worked for Charlie Sheen. I mean, it didn't, but it's got to be worth a try.
January 21, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Christ! He's not making another 'speech' is he? Time for an intervention, surely? It worked for Charlie Sheen. I mean, it didn't, but it's got to be worth a try.
Well done, Rodders! That's some tight cost control. Tight by name...
#rodstewart
#rodstewart
January 21, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Well done, Rodders! That's some tight cost control. Tight by name...
#rodstewart
#rodstewart
In the event of stalemate at Davos, is there going to be a penalty shoot out? I mean, I can't imagine David Beckham's there for any other reason.
January 21, 2026 at 9:22 AM
In the event of stalemate at Davos, is there going to be a penalty shoot out? I mean, I can't imagine David Beckham's there for any other reason.
Now that, my friends, is a punchline...
youtube.com/watch?v=A-eM...
youtube.com/watch?v=A-eM...
An unanswered question. 🧐 #oasis
YouTube video by Word In Your Ear
youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Now that, my friends, is a punchline...
youtube.com/watch?v=A-eM...
youtube.com/watch?v=A-eM...
I've always had a soft spot for the Crawford, and as we're doing Beatles covers...
youtu.be/rP59kLKHt9w?...
youtu.be/rP59kLKHt9w?...
Don't Let Me Down
YouTube video by Randy Crawford - Topic
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I've always had a soft spot for the Crawford, and as we're doing Beatles covers...
youtu.be/rP59kLKHt9w?...
youtu.be/rP59kLKHt9w?...
All My Lovin' : Chet Atkins & Suzy Bogguss
YouTube video by joesamplen
youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
'Wild Is the Wind' at Glastonbury, and I've just 'gone'.
January 18, 2026 at 10:02 AM
'Wild Is the Wind' at Glastonbury, and I've just 'gone'.
Enjoying this, but was reminded that I didn't care for his Let's Dance period. Conversely, I wasn't nearly as anti Tin Machine as everyone else seemed to be. www.channel4.com/programmes/b...
Bowie: The Final Act
How David Bowie turned his own mortality into Blackstar, his final masterpiece album
www.channel4.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Enjoying this, but was reminded that I didn't care for his Let's Dance period. Conversely, I wasn't nearly as anti Tin Machine as everyone else seemed to be. www.channel4.com/programmes/b...
"Why was the information wrong?"
"Because we used Microsoft Co-Pilot."
Which is worth remembering. If only I could get the damn thing off my laptop.
#AI
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
"Because we used Microsoft Co-Pilot."
Which is worth remembering. If only I could get the damn thing off my laptop.
#AI
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
Police chief admits misleading MPs after AI used in justification for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
An intelligence report referred to a football game that never existed - Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will make a statement later today.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:59 AM
"Why was the information wrong?"
"Because we used Microsoft Co-Pilot."
Which is worth remembering. If only I could get the damn thing off my laptop.
#AI
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
"Because we used Microsoft Co-Pilot."
Which is worth remembering. If only I could get the damn thing off my laptop.
#AI
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
"Save time with a document summary". Oh, do eff off, you AI parasite.
January 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
"Save time with a document summary". Oh, do eff off, you AI parasite.
I haven't followed football for years. Jonathan Liew nails some of the reasons why in this cracking piece...
What does Ruben Amorim know compared with Sir Jim, Jason Wilcox and the gilded overclass? | Jonathan Liew
In Manchester United’s brave new world coaches are more like Deliveroo drivers: not really responsible for the food, but still to blame if it arrives cold
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I haven't followed football for years. Jonathan Liew nails some of the reasons why in this cracking piece...
Watching the Inspector Lynley reboot. Five minutes in, and they've brought something back from beyond the Vaudeville grave: the old "My family was in the iron and steel business" gag. How long left to go? Asking for myself.
January 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Watching the Inspector Lynley reboot. Five minutes in, and they've brought something back from beyond the Vaudeville grave: the old "My family was in the iron and steel business" gag. How long left to go? Asking for myself.