Ian Winick, Translator & Copywriter
@ianwinick.bsky.social
Translator (German/French to English), word-tamer, songwriter, atheist, podcaster and popular man about town.
www.ianwinick.com
Blackadder fan podcast: http:// lordofaddersblack.bsky.social
www.ianwinick.com
Blackadder fan podcast: http:// lordofaddersblack.bsky.social
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I'm Ian, an Irish freelancer translator based in Germany who overuses Spongebob gifs.
I've been on BlueSky for a while but always as a backup plan in case I gave up on Twitter. Which I have done now.
I also co-host a Blackadder podcast called Lord Of Adders Black: @lordofaddersblack.bsky.social
I've been on BlueSky for a while but always as a backup plan in case I gave up on Twitter. Which I have done now.
I also co-host a Blackadder podcast called Lord Of Adders Black: @lordofaddersblack.bsky.social
Get to know your mutuals! list 10 random things you like
Tea
Classic comedy
White chocolate
Heavy metal
The French language
Dogs
Podcasting
Murakami
Tennis
Marillion
Tea
Classic comedy
White chocolate
Heavy metal
The French language
Dogs
Podcasting
Murakami
Tennis
Marillion
Get to know your mutuals! list 10 random things you like
Guinness
AC/DC
Bacon cheeseburgers
Cape Cod
Coffee
Dogs
Board games
Writing
Fried clams (whole, not strips)
Quebec
Guinness
AC/DC
Bacon cheeseburgers
Cape Cod
Coffee
Dogs
Board games
Writing
Fried clams (whole, not strips)
Quebec
Get to know your mutuals! list 10 random things you like
The sound of the ocean
Bottlecap Candy
Sci fi and fantasy movies
Dad jokes
The 80s
Theme parks
Roast beef
Drive ins
Genuine laughter
A good soak in a hot tub
The sound of the ocean
Bottlecap Candy
Sci fi and fantasy movies
Dad jokes
The 80s
Theme parks
Roast beef
Drive ins
Genuine laughter
A good soak in a hot tub
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Get to know your mutuals! list 10 random things you like
Tea
Classic comedy
White chocolate
Heavy metal
The French language
Dogs
Podcasting
Murakami
Tennis
Marillion
Tea
Classic comedy
White chocolate
Heavy metal
The French language
Dogs
Podcasting
Murakami
Tennis
Marillion
I do NOT have a favourite spatula. I have two favourites and alternate them on a weekly basis.
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I do NOT have a favourite spatula. I have two favourites and alternate them on a weekly basis.
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Brilliant episode on Fry & Laurie (from 2018). And especially nice to see Soupy Twists by @jemroberts.bsky.social get the love it deserves.
(A new and updated version was released recently - no better way to while away a wet weekend!)
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(A new and updated version was released recently - no better way to while away a wet weekend!)
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Margaret Cabourn-Smith on A Bit Of Fry & Laurie | Rule Of Three
Comedy actor Margaret Cabourn-Smith talks openly about her lifelong infatuation with Fry & Laurie, and comedy writers Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris join in. An unseemly scramble to quote the most ...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Brilliant episode on Fry & Laurie (from 2018). And especially nice to see Soupy Twists by @jemroberts.bsky.social get the love it deserves.
(A new and updated version was released recently - no better way to while away a wet weekend!)
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(A new and updated version was released recently - no better way to while away a wet weekend!)
shows.acast.com/ruleofthree/...
In the latest episode, we look at Mrs Miggins, the warm-hearted coffee shop owner with a weird predilection for that patented Blackadder blend of sharp sarcasm and even sharper cheekbones.
This week’s Major Star is Mrs Miggins, a welcome female addition to the sausage fest that is Blackadder The Third. Far from having a “brain the size of a sultana” she reveals herself to be a canny businesswoman with a floury finger on the pulse of the times.
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The Amazing Beardless Woman
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November 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In the latest episode, we look at Mrs Miggins, the warm-hearted coffee shop owner with a weird predilection for that patented Blackadder blend of sharp sarcasm and even sharper cheekbones.
So 25% of Hispanics think what Trump is doing is fine 'n' dandy?
November 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
So 25% of Hispanics think what Trump is doing is fine 'n' dandy?
Hands up anyone else who never knew that Jonathan Banks - Mike in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul - was in the movie Airplane.
November 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Hands up anyone else who never knew that Jonathan Banks - Mike in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul - was in the movie Airplane.
True dat!
(Did ... did I get that right?)
(Did ... did I get that right?)
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 AM
True dat!
(Did ... did I get that right?)
(Did ... did I get that right?)
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Crap now I have to get all of my Woke stuff back out of storage
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Crap now I have to get all of my Woke stuff back out of storage
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An apple a day keeps anyone you can think of away if you throw it hard enough.
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
An apple a day keeps anyone you can think of away if you throw it hard enough.
Looks like I picked the wrong week to give up podcasts ...
Fantastic chat here with Charlie Brooker
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Fantastic chat here with Charlie Brooker
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Charlie Brooker on Airplane! | Rule Of Three
Charlie Brooker, the human behind Black Mirror, Cunk On Britain, Wipe and A Touch Of Cloth, joins us to talk about the film Airplane! Surely, you can't be serious? Yes. Yes we are serious. Also includ...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Looks like I picked the wrong week to give up podcasts ...
Fantastic chat here with Charlie Brooker
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Fantastic chat here with Charlie Brooker
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I’m a little shocked Fox News (upper left) is taking this live without an emotional support fascist to constantly cut in
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I’m a little shocked Fox News (upper left) is taking this live without an emotional support fascist to constantly cut in
Great article here by my esteemed colleague @lynnnothegger.bsky.social about using the right email greetings in English.
Here’s the blog. Will have to look for the discussion - I’ve found search on here isn’t so great. englishtextservices.de/en/email-gre...
How to Choose the Right Email Greeting in English (with Examples)
Not sure whether to write “Hi,” “Dear,” or “Good morning”? Here’s a guide to English email greetings — from best to worst — with tips for sounding natural and professional.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Great article here by my esteemed colleague @lynnnothegger.bsky.social about using the right email greetings in English.
There's a women's gym here in Cologne called "Mrs Sporty". I'm sure they think that cool English name conjures up images of high-powered 25-year-olds but to a native English speaker, it might as well be called "Grandma Sporty".
Some excellent Denglish here. Longsleeves and lady-bags.
November 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
There's a women's gym here in Cologne called "Mrs Sporty". I'm sure they think that cool English name conjures up images of high-powered 25-year-olds but to a native English speaker, it might as well be called "Grandma Sporty".
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was soll denn der Kack? Genau, christlicher Fundamentalismus, DAS ist die Lösung! Sieht man ja, wie das bei den Amis funktioniert!
November 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
was soll denn der Kack? Genau, christlicher Fundamentalismus, DAS ist die Lösung! Sieht man ja, wie das bei den Amis funktioniert!
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I'm a great fan of Clara Lösel and just recently came across this:
November 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I'm a great fan of Clara Lösel and just recently came across this:
Just got to use the word "blithely" in a translation. Today is going to be a good day.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Just got to use the word "blithely" in a translation. Today is going to be a good day.
Things that go through my head at tennis practice when I should be concentrating on the ball #59
How did Arthur Dent manage to be admitted to the ultra-expensive Restaurant At The End Of The Universe when wearing a ragged dressing gown?
How did Arthur Dent manage to be admitted to the ultra-expensive Restaurant At The End Of The Universe when wearing a ragged dressing gown?
November 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Things that go through my head at tennis practice when I should be concentrating on the ball #59
How did Arthur Dent manage to be admitted to the ultra-expensive Restaurant At The End Of The Universe when wearing a ragged dressing gown?
How did Arthur Dent manage to be admitted to the ultra-expensive Restaurant At The End Of The Universe when wearing a ragged dressing gown?
"... Leute zu empowern und zu encouragen"
Echt zum puken ...
Echt zum puken ...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"... Leute zu empowern und zu encouragen"
Echt zum puken ...
Echt zum puken ...
Quote with your favourite film and album from the year you were born
November 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Quote with your favourite film and album from the year you were born
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Speaking of turmoil, it feels like there is a fair bit of it prevalent worldwide at the moment.
However, a quick listen to this podcast episode, followed by @mocca1976.bsky.social choice of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds should do nicely.
Another great ep from @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social
However, a quick listen to this podcast episode, followed by @mocca1976.bsky.social choice of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds should do nicely.
Another great ep from @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social
In some added Turmoil this week I've been notified that the show has earned its first copyright strike!
I suggest listening to the unexpurgated episode ASAP in case they don't accept my response and I'm forced to remove and edit it.
Tell your friends.
Run, don't walk
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I suggest listening to the unexpurgated episode ASAP in case they don't accept my response and I'm forced to remove and edit it.
Tell your friends.
Run, don't walk
Bio.link/thesoundof
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Speaking of turmoil, it feels like there is a fair bit of it prevalent worldwide at the moment.
However, a quick listen to this podcast episode, followed by @mocca1976.bsky.social choice of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds should do nicely.
Another great ep from @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social
However, a quick listen to this podcast episode, followed by @mocca1976.bsky.social choice of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds should do nicely.
Another great ep from @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social
Let joy be unconfined.
Golden calf, anyone?
An ex-Intel CEO’s mission to build a Christian AI: ‘hasten the coming of Christ’s return’
October 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Let joy be unconfined.
It's true that you never stop learning new things in your languages.
In a call just now, my lovely friend and colleague
@janinaruth.bsky.social used - without warning! - the verb "peoplepleasen".
Not sure if it's "ich habe gepeoplepleast", "ich habe peoplepleast" or "ich habe peoplegepleast"...
In a call just now, my lovely friend and colleague
@janinaruth.bsky.social used - without warning! - the verb "peoplepleasen".
Not sure if it's "ich habe gepeoplepleast", "ich habe peoplepleast" or "ich habe peoplegepleast"...
October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's true that you never stop learning new things in your languages.
In a call just now, my lovely friend and colleague
@janinaruth.bsky.social used - without warning! - the verb "peoplepleasen".
Not sure if it's "ich habe gepeoplepleast", "ich habe peoplepleast" or "ich habe peoplegepleast"...
In a call just now, my lovely friend and colleague
@janinaruth.bsky.social used - without warning! - the verb "peoplepleasen".
Not sure if it's "ich habe gepeoplepleast", "ich habe peoplepleast" or "ich habe peoplegepleast"...
Hell yeah!
Shout out to all my fellow Gen Xers. Built to endure.
✌🏽☕️💪🏽
✌🏽☕️💪🏽
October 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Hell yeah!
This week, we turn our attention to Flight Of The Conchords - if you don't know them, this is an ideal introduction, and if you do know them, you'll probably love the episode too ...
In this special bonus episode, we look at New Zealand’s “fourth most popular comedy-folk duo” and their award-winning HBO show, which centres on Bret and Jemaine’s spectacular failure to take New York by storm.
With guest star Chrissy 😍@thewatersoflove.bsky.social!
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With guest star Chrissy 😍@thewatersoflove.bsky.social!
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Bonus Episode 07 - Flight Of The Conchords
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October 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This week, we turn our attention to Flight Of The Conchords - if you don't know them, this is an ideal introduction, and if you do know them, you'll probably love the episode too ...