David
@britinus.bsky.social
Born in England. Lived in California for many years. Recently moved to North Carolina
Love wine, video games, and good food
Believe in science and human dignity
He/Him
Love wine, video games, and good food
Believe in science and human dignity
He/Him
A lost gem of British TV
One with Dr Who connections with Peter in the starring role and support from David Troughton and Graham Crowden (whose performance is somewhat more nuanced than the one he gave in Horns of Nimon)
One with Dr Who connections with Peter in the starring role and support from David Troughton and Graham Crowden (whose performance is somewhat more nuanced than the one he gave in Horns of Nimon)
A brand-new episode of World of Telly is out now, and this week we book an appointment with A Very Peculiar Practice. Now available wherever you get your podcasts. A video version of this episode will be released later this weekend.
October 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A lost gem of British TV
One with Dr Who connections with Peter in the starring role and support from David Troughton and Graham Crowden (whose performance is somewhat more nuanced than the one he gave in Horns of Nimon)
One with Dr Who connections with Peter in the starring role and support from David Troughton and Graham Crowden (whose performance is somewhat more nuanced than the one he gave in Horns of Nimon)
At Oktoberfest in Southern Pines.
An interesting range of beers.
A very good breakfast stout from Wilmington.
And an Imperial Stout from Illinois, at nearly 15%ABV. Not a session beer
An interesting range of beers.
A very good breakfast stout from Wilmington.
And an Imperial Stout from Illinois, at nearly 15%ABV. Not a session beer
September 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
At Oktoberfest in Southern Pines.
An interesting range of beers.
A very good breakfast stout from Wilmington.
And an Imperial Stout from Illinois, at nearly 15%ABV. Not a session beer
An interesting range of beers.
A very good breakfast stout from Wilmington.
And an Imperial Stout from Illinois, at nearly 15%ABV. Not a session beer
People we meet as children have an impact:
My Dad’s best friend’s SO was black
I met an Auschwitz survivor
I met Stalin’s daughter
My Dad served in WW2
I look at the current US leadership with a mix of fear and
Loathing, for I have heard this story before.
My Dad’s best friend’s SO was black
I met an Auschwitz survivor
I met Stalin’s daughter
My Dad served in WW2
I look at the current US leadership with a mix of fear and
Loathing, for I have heard this story before.
September 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
People we meet as children have an impact:
My Dad’s best friend’s SO was black
I met an Auschwitz survivor
I met Stalin’s daughter
My Dad served in WW2
I look at the current US leadership with a mix of fear and
Loathing, for I have heard this story before.
My Dad’s best friend’s SO was black
I met an Auschwitz survivor
I met Stalin’s daughter
My Dad served in WW2
I look at the current US leadership with a mix of fear and
Loathing, for I have heard this story before.
I have a suggestion to cut paper waste.
Instead of printing copies of the constitution and federal register, we can, based on the Supreme Court decisions, print one sign with Trump saying “I am the law”.
Instead of printing copies of the constitution and federal register, we can, based on the Supreme Court decisions, print one sign with Trump saying “I am the law”.
September 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I have a suggestion to cut paper waste.
Instead of printing copies of the constitution and federal register, we can, based on the Supreme Court decisions, print one sign with Trump saying “I am the law”.
Instead of printing copies of the constitution and federal register, we can, based on the Supreme Court decisions, print one sign with Trump saying “I am the law”.
I scored zero.
I could’ve claimed one for the Walkman as my I had a Sanyo knockoff rather than the Sony. But I assumed Walkman was being used like Hoover; a brand name being used to describe a generic device.
I could’ve claimed one for the Walkman as my I had a Sanyo knockoff rather than the Sony. But I assumed Walkman was being used like Hoover; a brand name being used to describe a generic device.
September 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I scored zero.
I could’ve claimed one for the Walkman as my I had a Sanyo knockoff rather than the Sony. But I assumed Walkman was being used like Hoover; a brand name being used to describe a generic device.
I could’ve claimed one for the Walkman as my I had a Sanyo knockoff rather than the Sony. But I assumed Walkman was being used like Hoover; a brand name being used to describe a generic device.
The Thursday Murder Club was a star-studded delight.
Good performances all around, but the stand out was Naomi Ackie who stole every scene in which she appeared, often just by her expressions.
I hope for more films in the series
Good performances all around, but the stand out was Naomi Ackie who stole every scene in which she appeared, often just by her expressions.
I hope for more films in the series
August 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Thursday Murder Club was a star-studded delight.
Good performances all around, but the stand out was Naomi Ackie who stole every scene in which she appeared, often just by her expressions.
I hope for more films in the series
Good performances all around, but the stand out was Naomi Ackie who stole every scene in which she appeared, often just by her expressions.
I hope for more films in the series
My 1st and deepest TV love is for Dr Who. I first watched it 54 years ago. It has a lot of history both on screen and in books
Behind it are Buffy, BSG, Firefly, Wonderfalls, and Gilmore Girls
1 of these are not like the others
Behind it are Buffy, BSG, Firefly, Wonderfalls, and Gilmore Girls
1 of these are not like the others
August 30, 2025 at 1:54 AM
My 1st and deepest TV love is for Dr Who. I first watched it 54 years ago. It has a lot of history both on screen and in books
Behind it are Buffy, BSG, Firefly, Wonderfalls, and Gilmore Girls
1 of these are not like the others
Behind it are Buffy, BSG, Firefly, Wonderfalls, and Gilmore Girls
1 of these are not like the others
Just got to Paradise Towers in my classic series rewatch.
I still enjoy it as my favourite of that season; a low bar, I know.
Yes, all of the performances are overstated, but that just adds to the surreal feeling of the story.
Build high for happiness
I still enjoy it as my favourite of that season; a low bar, I know.
Yes, all of the performances are overstated, but that just adds to the surreal feeling of the story.
Build high for happiness
August 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Just got to Paradise Towers in my classic series rewatch.
I still enjoy it as my favourite of that season; a low bar, I know.
Yes, all of the performances are overstated, but that just adds to the surreal feeling of the story.
Build high for happiness
I still enjoy it as my favourite of that season; a low bar, I know.
Yes, all of the performances are overstated, but that just adds to the surreal feeling of the story.
Build high for happiness
I am a pedant about many things. How to make a Martini is one of those things.
I was in a local restaurant and we had a drink the bar. They had a great Gin selection so I ordered a Martini. A Gin from Asheville. The bar tender stirred it. Instant big gratuity.
I was in a local restaurant and we had a drink the bar. They had a great Gin selection so I ordered a Martini. A Gin from Asheville. The bar tender stirred it. Instant big gratuity.
August 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I am a pedant about many things. How to make a Martini is one of those things.
I was in a local restaurant and we had a drink the bar. They had a great Gin selection so I ordered a Martini. A Gin from Asheville. The bar tender stirred it. Instant big gratuity.
I was in a local restaurant and we had a drink the bar. They had a great Gin selection so I ordered a Martini. A Gin from Asheville. The bar tender stirred it. Instant big gratuity.
Given my name it is ironic that i am in awe of Giants
But I am no match for these David’s
youtu.be/3vKbSIO_8W0?...
But I am no match for these David’s
youtu.be/3vKbSIO_8W0?...
DAVID GILMOUR with DAVID BOWIE 『 Comfortably Numb 』
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August 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Given my name it is ironic that i am in awe of Giants
But I am no match for these David’s
youtu.be/3vKbSIO_8W0?...
But I am no match for these David’s
youtu.be/3vKbSIO_8W0?...
15 musical artists to get to know me
1. Nightwish
2. The Doors
3. Hawkwind
4. Pink Floyd
5. Meatloaf
6. Pulp
7. Stereolab
8. Human League
9. Ultravox
10. Marillion
11. Angel Corpus Christi
12. Bruce Springsteen
13. Kate Bush
14.David Bowie
15.The Clash
1. Nightwish
2. The Doors
3. Hawkwind
4. Pink Floyd
5. Meatloaf
6. Pulp
7. Stereolab
8. Human League
9. Ultravox
10. Marillion
11. Angel Corpus Christi
12. Bruce Springsteen
13. Kate Bush
14.David Bowie
15.The Clash
*waves hands wildly in air*
15 musical artists to get to know me.
1. Depeche Mode
2. Soundgarden
3. Blue Rodeo
4. Platinum Blonde
5. Sia
6. Madonna
7. Tragically Hip
8. Northern Pikes
9. Diana Ross
10. Testament
11. Warrant
12. Pet Shop Boys
13. Beastie Boys
14. Tears for Fears
15. Sade
15 musical artists to get to know me.
1. Depeche Mode
2. Soundgarden
3. Blue Rodeo
4. Platinum Blonde
5. Sia
6. Madonna
7. Tragically Hip
8. Northern Pikes
9. Diana Ross
10. Testament
11. Warrant
12. Pet Shop Boys
13. Beastie Boys
14. Tears for Fears
15. Sade
15 musical artists to get to know me.
*What a cluster F this will be. 😂
1. Tears for Fears
2. The Smiths
3. YUNGBLUD
4. Missy Elliot
5. Chappell Roan
6. Ozzy Osbourne
7. Depeche Mode
8. Green Day
9. Queen
10. Avril Lavigne
11. Aerosmith
12. ABBA
13. Blink-182
14. Pet Shop Boys
15. Fleetwood Mac
*What a cluster F this will be. 😂
1. Tears for Fears
2. The Smiths
3. YUNGBLUD
4. Missy Elliot
5. Chappell Roan
6. Ozzy Osbourne
7. Depeche Mode
8. Green Day
9. Queen
10. Avril Lavigne
11. Aerosmith
12. ABBA
13. Blink-182
14. Pet Shop Boys
15. Fleetwood Mac
August 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
15 musical artists to get to know me
1. Nightwish
2. The Doors
3. Hawkwind
4. Pink Floyd
5. Meatloaf
6. Pulp
7. Stereolab
8. Human League
9. Ultravox
10. Marillion
11. Angel Corpus Christi
12. Bruce Springsteen
13. Kate Bush
14.David Bowie
15.The Clash
1. Nightwish
2. The Doors
3. Hawkwind
4. Pink Floyd
5. Meatloaf
6. Pulp
7. Stereolab
8. Human League
9. Ultravox
10. Marillion
11. Angel Corpus Christi
12. Bruce Springsteen
13. Kate Bush
14.David Bowie
15.The Clash
The world is full of white men who are competent guitarists with an ok singing voices. Many of them can write songs about the neighborhood in which they grew up.
But only one of that multitude is Bruce Springsteen.
that is why AI can never replace artists.
But only one of that multitude is Bruce Springsteen.
that is why AI can never replace artists.
August 16, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The world is full of white men who are competent guitarists with an ok singing voices. Many of them can write songs about the neighborhood in which they grew up.
But only one of that multitude is Bruce Springsteen.
that is why AI can never replace artists.
But only one of that multitude is Bruce Springsteen.
that is why AI can never replace artists.
Shallow Purple
Grey Sabbath
Grey Sabbath
One Inch Nail
Slightly diminish a band:
Neutral Milk Motel
Neutral Milk Motel
August 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Shallow Purple
Grey Sabbath
Grey Sabbath
One should never trust AI answers
But, Grok puts Stalin as being responsible for 6-9 million deaths
And deaths due to cuts in USAID at 14 million
So another source that suggests Musk is two times more effective than Stalin
Clearly neither reach Mao levels.
But, Grok puts Stalin as being responsible for 6-9 million deaths
And deaths due to cuts in USAID at 14 million
So another source that suggests Musk is two times more effective than Stalin
Clearly neither reach Mao levels.
August 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
One should never trust AI answers
But, Grok puts Stalin as being responsible for 6-9 million deaths
And deaths due to cuts in USAID at 14 million
So another source that suggests Musk is two times more effective than Stalin
Clearly neither reach Mao levels.
But, Grok puts Stalin as being responsible for 6-9 million deaths
And deaths due to cuts in USAID at 14 million
So another source that suggests Musk is two times more effective than Stalin
Clearly neither reach Mao levels.
Reached “Mark of the Rani” in my rewatch of classic Who,
Has a special place in my heart as I visited its film location many years ago in the company of Anthony Ainley, Colin, and Nicola. All of whom were charming
Best story by Pip and Jane (a low bar)
Has a special place in my heart as I visited its film location many years ago in the company of Anthony Ainley, Colin, and Nicola. All of whom were charming
Best story by Pip and Jane (a low bar)
August 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Reached “Mark of the Rani” in my rewatch of classic Who,
Has a special place in my heart as I visited its film location many years ago in the company of Anthony Ainley, Colin, and Nicola. All of whom were charming
Best story by Pip and Jane (a low bar)
Has a special place in my heart as I visited its film location many years ago in the company of Anthony Ainley, Colin, and Nicola. All of whom were charming
Best story by Pip and Jane (a low bar)
Any suggestions for expensive medications for which I can ask my Doctor?
I want to take full advantage of the 1500% reduction
My previous $10 means my pharmacy will only pay me $140
I want to take full advantage of the 1500% reduction
My previous $10 means my pharmacy will only pay me $140
August 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Any suggestions for expensive medications for which I can ask my Doctor?
I want to take full advantage of the 1500% reduction
My previous $10 means my pharmacy will only pay me $140
I want to take full advantage of the 1500% reduction
My previous $10 means my pharmacy will only pay me $140
I enjoy playing card games. Some of these games involve taking tricks and these often have a suite that beats the other three.
I need a new name for this special suite, as the old one is now a word I have no wish to utter in any positive context.
August 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I enjoy playing card games. Some of these games involve taking tricks and these often have a suite that beats the other three.
I need a new name for this special suite, as the old one is now a word I have no wish to utter in any positive context.
Old enough to remember when I was naive enough to think that it was universally accepted that
Genocide is bad
Nazis are bad
I was wrong. But I liked living with the delusion.
Genocide is bad
Nazis are bad
I was wrong. But I liked living with the delusion.
July 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Old enough to remember when I was naive enough to think that it was universally accepted that
Genocide is bad
Nazis are bad
I was wrong. But I liked living with the delusion.
Genocide is bad
Nazis are bad
I was wrong. But I liked living with the delusion.
Superman was fun.
An excellent Lex Luther.
Humour and a story that rattles along and introduces possible heroes for future films.
Once more showing how well Gunn understands what makes a movie work.
And an appearance of James’ more famous brother - Kirk from Gilmore Girls
An excellent Lex Luther.
Humour and a story that rattles along and introduces possible heroes for future films.
Once more showing how well Gunn understands what makes a movie work.
And an appearance of James’ more famous brother - Kirk from Gilmore Girls
July 23, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Superman was fun.
An excellent Lex Luther.
Humour and a story that rattles along and introduces possible heroes for future films.
Once more showing how well Gunn understands what makes a movie work.
And an appearance of James’ more famous brother - Kirk from Gilmore Girls
An excellent Lex Luther.
Humour and a story that rattles along and introduces possible heroes for future films.
Once more showing how well Gunn understands what makes a movie work.
And an appearance of James’ more famous brother - Kirk from Gilmore Girls
Before my time as a baseball fan. But sad to hear that A’s Dave Parker has died. He was a month away from being inducted into Cooperstown.
June 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Before my time as a baseball fan. But sad to hear that A’s Dave Parker has died. He was a month away from being inducted into Cooperstown.
I’ve got a joke about An Unearthly Child, but the author won’t let me repeat it
June 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I’ve got a joke about An Unearthly Child, but the author won’t let me repeat it
For the first time since before the pandemic, I went to a ball game.
My last one was a play off game in Oakland, which the Athletics lost to The Rays.
Last night it was a AA game in North Little Rock. Not the same, yet the joy of watching baseball remains
My last one was a play off game in Oakland, which the Athletics lost to The Rays.
Last night it was a AA game in North Little Rock. Not the same, yet the joy of watching baseball remains
June 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
For the first time since before the pandemic, I went to a ball game.
My last one was a play off game in Oakland, which the Athletics lost to The Rays.
Last night it was a AA game in North Little Rock. Not the same, yet the joy of watching baseball remains
My last one was a play off game in Oakland, which the Athletics lost to The Rays.
Last night it was a AA game in North Little Rock. Not the same, yet the joy of watching baseball remains
Eating at airport. Sharing booth with stranger. QR code ordering. Our bills were combined. Asked for them to be split. Server looks to the woman and says you had the wine?
Gender stereotypes. I had ordered the wine. Liz was the one who had ordered beer
Gender stereotypes. I had ordered the wine. Liz was the one who had ordered beer
June 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Eating at airport. Sharing booth with stranger. QR code ordering. Our bills were combined. Asked for them to be split. Server looks to the woman and says you had the wine?
Gender stereotypes. I had ordered the wine. Liz was the one who had ordered beer
Gender stereotypes. I had ordered the wine. Liz was the one who had ordered beer
Saw a misprint in an article about the vote to confirm new FCC member.
Listed Fetterman as D-PA. Surely that should be R-PA.
Listed Fetterman as D-PA. Surely that should be R-PA.
June 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Saw a misprint in an article about the vote to confirm new FCC member.
Listed Fetterman as D-PA. Surely that should be R-PA.
Listed Fetterman as D-PA. Surely that should be R-PA.