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ben smoke
@bencsmoke.bsky.social
senior editor (ralph magazine)
writer (lots of places)
vibes (everywhere)
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running in the rain after a blazing few days is an unrivalled feeling. 15/10.
July 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
hi
June 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
made a new playlist. ran a speedy 10k listening to it and cried three times along the way. great morning. 15/10.
April 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🚨SOME PROFESSIONAL NEWS:
April 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
WEALTH TAX NOW
March 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
protest listings for the week now out!

actions on palestine, welfare cuts, climate change and more PLUS dates for your diary (and also a good meme i made @samuelsweek.bsky.social make for me)

check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/wefightt...
March 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
In this weeks newsletter I looked at the reality of the cuts being levelled at disabled people, and the unconscionable choice labour is making to punch down rather than hit those with the broadest shoulders.

Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/wefightt...
March 24, 2025 at 8:13 AM
sorry to say this is iconic
March 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
when the stars align
March 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
currently being screamed at by terfs and fascists in the other place but i’m out having the best date night buying new towels, drinking all wine and coming third in the pub quiz
March 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
34 🎈🎁🎂
February 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
hbd to me and my cunty willy wonka glasses
February 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
on camera today so of course i sliced my face open this morning
February 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
new ralph magazine out now! ft. @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social, @saynow.bsky.social, Tatty Mcleod, Tank Girl and so much more pop culture for the fun of it!

get your copy now from the brand new website: ralphmagazine.com
February 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
everyone stop what you’re doing and look at this incredible pic i took of the moon last night
February 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
my mum said i looked handsome in this picture
February 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
remembered to cancel a free subscription before it charged me
February 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
very grateful to jeremy for taking the time to sit down with me! lots of super interesting stories, info + opinion, particularly enjoyed the starmer sass but this section is my favourite. JC really said - if there's no dancing, it's not my revolution!!
February 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
not trying to be rude but album OF THE YEAR??? i liked the album but come on now
February 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
sorry to hype myself up on main but - in the last week have covered right to protest, independent venues, broken news of protests, huge court victories (with detailed analysis) + published long read into incredible and vital community campaign +like im just so proud of this space im building
January 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
hated it!
January 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
January 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
river was very good this morning!
January 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
ahead of a talk this evening exploring the work of palestine action, hosted by Bristol Transformed, police have been at the venue harassing people there about their connections with the group.

a horrifying and chilling overreach in continued campaign to silence those speaking up against genocide
January 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
first bulletin of the new newsletter scheduled for tomorrow am! includes listings, updates and analysis - make sure you subscribe to ensure it drops in your inbox first thing!

wefightthegoodfight.substack.com
January 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM