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Rexypod ranking all Roman Emperors, American Presidents and Golden Age Pirates.
Words to heed. Delivered by a master.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Words to heed. Delivered by a master.
So glad Moses is back. Fully understand why he needed time. But the world is just a bit better with his humour.
If you want to know what’s going on in the oceans, check out their seashell media.
February 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM
So glad Moses is back. Fully understand why he needed time. But the world is just a bit better with his humour.
Here is the live speech we gave at last year's Intelligent Speech Conference.
We are keynote speakers this year - It's on the 28th of Feb, and if you go to intelligentspeechonline.com you can get your tickets. Use the code Rankium to get a discount! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/235-specia...
We are keynote speakers this year - It's on the 28th of Feb, and if you go to intelligentspeechonline.com you can get your tickets. Use the code Rankium to get a discount! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/235-specia...
23.5 Special - Pirate Deception (Intelligent Speech 2025) | Pirates: Totalus Rankium
Here is the live speech we gave at last year's Intelligent Speech Conference. All about how you have been deceived about pirates!
We are keynote speakers this year - tickets are out now! It's on the ...
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February 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Here is the live speech we gave at last year's Intelligent Speech Conference.
We are keynote speakers this year - It's on the 28th of Feb, and if you go to intelligentspeechonline.com you can get your tickets. Use the code Rankium to get a discount! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/235-specia...
We are keynote speakers this year - It's on the 28th of Feb, and if you go to intelligentspeechonline.com you can get your tickets. Use the code Rankium to get a discount! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/235-specia...
I’m finding that Josh Johnson is the best comedic voice coming out of the IS right now.
Funny, thoughtful and articulate.
Funny, thoughtful and articulate.
.@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social is a comedy superstar. His astonishing ability to write a new show every week, if not everyday, makes him unparalleled right now. Super funny, but so wise and soulful too. This is his recent London show, and it’s so good — watch here
youtu.be/VukAjVNhJlY?...
youtu.be/VukAjVNhJlY?...
Can I.C.E Come to the U.K.?
YouTube video by Josh Johnson
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January 30, 2026 at 6:41 PM
I’m finding that Josh Johnson is the best comedic voice coming out of the IS right now.
Funny, thoughtful and articulate.
Funny, thoughtful and articulate.
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.@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social is a comedy superstar. His astonishing ability to write a new show every week, if not everyday, makes him unparalleled right now. Super funny, but so wise and soulful too. This is his recent London show, and it’s so good — watch here
youtu.be/VukAjVNhJlY?...
youtu.be/VukAjVNhJlY?...
Can I.C.E Come to the U.K.?
YouTube video by Josh Johnson
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 5:56 PM
.@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social is a comedy superstar. His astonishing ability to write a new show every week, if not everyday, makes him unparalleled right now. Super funny, but so wise and soulful too. This is his recent London show, and it’s so good — watch here
youtu.be/VukAjVNhJlY?...
youtu.be/VukAjVNhJlY?...
I have sometimes been mocked for my obsessive love of Bruce. But this is why we think he is great:
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I have sometimes been mocked for my obsessive love of Bruce. But this is why we think he is great:
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
Black Bart Part 2 is out! We cover the rest of the story of Black Bart. The 3rd pirate to get the nickname of "black" in the series. but does he live up to it?
totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/232-black-...
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January 28, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Black Bart Part 2 is out! We cover the rest of the story of Black Bart. The 3rd pirate to get the nickname of "black" in the series. but does he live up to it?
totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/232-black-...
totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/232-black-...
Guess what! We are speaking at Intelligent Speech Online! This year’s theme is Companions and Rivals.
Taking place on Feb 28th - ticket includes live attendance & also access to recordings of all the sessions after the event intelligentspeechonline.com
Use the Code RANKIUM for discount!
Taking place on Feb 28th - ticket includes live attendance & also access to recordings of all the sessions after the event intelligentspeechonline.com
Use the Code RANKIUM for discount!
Intelligent Speech Conference 2025 - Deception - Podcasting Conference
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January 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Guess what! We are speaking at Intelligent Speech Online! This year’s theme is Companions and Rivals.
Taking place on Feb 28th - ticket includes live attendance & also access to recordings of all the sessions after the event intelligentspeechonline.com
Use the Code RANKIUM for discount!
Taking place on Feb 28th - ticket includes live attendance & also access to recordings of all the sessions after the event intelligentspeechonline.com
Use the Code RANKIUM for discount!
For our wonderful Patreons- Beatles Yellow Submarine is out for Albums Totalus Rankium!
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January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
For our wonderful Patreons- Beatles Yellow Submarine is out for Albums Totalus Rankium!
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If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it.
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
When are UK News Shows going to start calling out Nigel Farage and his completely rubbished claims?
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it.
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
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And special thanks to Rob and John from @primetimepod.bsky.social and Rob from @totalusrankium.bsky.social for lending your voices to our opening skit. We really appreciate your help making our "new years" special opening extra special. bit.ly/4jpoEHP
10.1 - Augustus Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton (Part 1) | Prime Factors - Ranking UK Prime Ministers
Descended from an illegitimate son of Charles II, the Grafton clan seemed to embrace the ignominy, leading lives rocked in equal parts by political power and scandal. Augustus Fitzroy led a comfortabl...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:17 AM
And special thanks to Rob and John from @primetimepod.bsky.social and Rob from @totalusrankium.bsky.social for lending your voices to our opening skit. We really appreciate your help making our "new years" special opening extra special. bit.ly/4jpoEHP
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@totalusrankium.bsky.social @emmasouthon.bsky.social found Detective Nerva in Gloucester (naturally).
He'd habe loved being outside Greggs.
I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?
He'd habe loved being outside Greggs.
I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?
December 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
@totalusrankium.bsky.social @emmasouthon.bsky.social found Detective Nerva in Gloucester (naturally).
He'd habe loved being outside Greggs.
I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?
He'd habe loved being outside Greggs.
I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?
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This SNL sketch is absolutely amazing, but it is incredibly violent (you have been warned!)
youtu.be/ug44G2FdWyU?...
youtu.be/ug44G2FdWyU?...
Home Alone - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
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December 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
This SNL sketch is absolutely amazing, but it is incredibly violent (you have been warned!)
youtu.be/ug44G2FdWyU?...
youtu.be/ug44G2FdWyU?...
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Don't forget that we are speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! You can get your tickets now at an early bird discount at intelligentspeechonline.com and if you use code POPE at checkout, you can get even more savings!
December 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Don't forget that we are speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! You can get your tickets now at an early bird discount at intelligentspeechonline.com and if you use code POPE at checkout, you can get even more savings!
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The Daily Show has got so so much better in the last year or so. Nothing against Trevor Noah- he was great. But I love the new format of them being a collective.
The Daily Show has got so so much better in the last year or so. Nothing against Trevor Noah- he was great. But I love the new format of them being a collective.
WTF Happened in 2025? TDS Hosts Recap the Year’s Biggest Stories | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The Daily Show has got so so much better in the last year or so. Nothing against Trevor Noah- he was great. But I love the new format of them being a collective.
The Daily Show has got so so much better in the last year or so. Nothing against Trevor Noah- he was great. But I love the new format of them being a collective.
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William Pitt the Elder is one of the most amazing "what ifs" in British history. Without the gout, would he have been as focused a leader? But with it, his brilliant career ended not with a bang but a whimper. (And a thud.) #ukhistory
Our Pitt trilogy is finally complete!
bit.ly/48pacf4
Our Pitt trilogy is finally complete!
bit.ly/48pacf4
December 7, 2025 at 2:47 AM
William Pitt the Elder is one of the most amazing "what ifs" in British history. Without the gout, would he have been as focused a leader? But with it, his brilliant career ended not with a bang but a whimper. (And a thud.) #ukhistory
Our Pitt trilogy is finally complete!
bit.ly/48pacf4
Our Pitt trilogy is finally complete!
bit.ly/48pacf4
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you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit
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I'm working on a full genealogy for Viga-Glum on Family Echo. The site has really improved its options for tracking relationships.
Here's the genealogy for the first episode plus a little extra:
www.familyecho.com?c=hsmkpnedwi...
#sagthing #vigaglum #sagas #iceland #sagasoficelanders #genealogy
Here's the genealogy for the first episode plus a little extra:
www.familyecho.com?c=hsmkpnedwi...
#sagthing #vigaglum #sagas #iceland #sagasoficelanders #genealogy
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I'm working on a full genealogy for Viga-Glum on Family Echo. The site has really improved its options for tracking relationships.
Here's the genealogy for the first episode plus a little extra:
www.familyecho.com?c=hsmkpnedwi...
#sagthing #vigaglum #sagas #iceland #sagasoficelanders #genealogy
Here's the genealogy for the first episode plus a little extra:
www.familyecho.com?c=hsmkpnedwi...
#sagthing #vigaglum #sagas #iceland #sagasoficelanders #genealogy
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This is now at 93,000. At 100k it'll get a debate in Parliament. I suspect most ppl in here want to see them out of politics and out of the UK.
That includes Farage and Reform Ltd.
An enquiry just for their finances.
Please sign and share if you agree.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
That includes Farage and Reform Ltd.
An enquiry just for their finances.
Please sign and share if you agree.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
This is now at 93,000. At 100k it'll get a debate in Parliament. I suspect most ppl in here want to see them out of politics and out of the UK.
That includes Farage and Reform Ltd.
An enquiry just for their finances.
Please sign and share if you agree.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
That includes Farage and Reform Ltd.
An enquiry just for their finances.
Please sign and share if you agree.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Just bringing this to the attention of @totalusrankium.bsky.social listeners. #rexypod
What secrets does a pirate graveyard keep? What stories are buried in one of the world’s most famous pirate cemeteries on Sainte-Marie Island, Madagascar – once a major 17th–18th century pirate hideout? Join us on Monday and find out: www.eventbrite.com/e/ships-seaf...
#earlymodern #history
#earlymodern #history
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Just bringing this to the attention of @totalusrankium.bsky.social listeners. #rexypod
Oh my god- this is amazing! I had no idea!
I'm going to have to be that person @totalusrankium.bsky.social
The Portuguese Man O'War isn't a jellyfish, it's actually a diverse colony of loads of tiny, specialised creatures which is incredibly cool. They also have a sail!
www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-exp...
The Portuguese Man O'War isn't a jellyfish, it's actually a diverse colony of loads of tiny, specialised creatures which is incredibly cool. They also have a sail!
www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-exp...
Portuguese Man O'War | The Wildlife Trusts
Despite appearances, this weird and wonderful creature is not a jellyfish! They're sometimes found washed up on our shores after westerly winds. Look but don't touch - they give a very nasty sting.
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Oh my god- this is amazing! I had no idea!
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🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Yes
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Yes
Ffs. Really!? Elon would most certainly be an emperor of his time: if things were good- it would tick along (Hadrian). If things were bad he would have been eaten alive. (Too many to name). He has the arrogance that so many ‘also ran’ emperors had. He is not a genius- no one that bigoted can be.
Looking forward to a @totalusrankium.bsky.social special!
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Ffs. Really!? Elon would most certainly be an emperor of his time: if things were good- it would tick along (Hadrian). If things were bad he would have been eaten alive. (Too many to name). He has the arrogance that so many ‘also ran’ emperors had. He is not a genius- no one that bigoted can be.
Every now and then I think of the moments that could be a time-travelers flash point.
Just imagine going back to 2018 and showing someone this.
Just imagine going back to 2018 and showing someone this.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Every now and then I think of the moments that could be a time-travelers flash point.
Just imagine going back to 2018 and showing someone this.
Just imagine going back to 2018 and showing someone this.