James Garside
@jamesgarside.net
Journalist, author, and writer. Part-time vagabond, full-time grumpy arse. https://jamesgarside.net
"Fuck AI.” — Emily Dickinson (probably)
December 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"Fuck AI.” — Emily Dickinson (probably)
Is Stranger Things worth watching? I've never seen it. What's it like? The Goonies meets X Files? ET meets IT? Not as good as Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Should I rewatch Buffy? I'll rewatch Buffy.
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Is Stranger Things worth watching? I've never seen it. What's it like? The Goonies meets X Files? ET meets IT? Not as good as Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Should I rewatch Buffy? I'll rewatch Buffy.
I’m from Yorkshire. The only people who take ketamine are horses.
December 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I’m from Yorkshire. The only people who take ketamine are horses.
If you trust editors, or “accept all” on Grammarly, this is for you.
December 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
If you trust editors, or “accept all” on Grammarly, this is for you.
Why did AI go to the dentist? Too fake.
November 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Why did AI go to the dentist? Too fake.
The moon has switched to Dark Mode.
November 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The moon has switched to Dark Mode.
Happy Thanksgiving to my friends across the pond.
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to my friends across the pond.
Me: “I’m non-binary.”
Family: “But you’re not though.”
Family: “But you’re not though.”
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Me: “I’m non-binary.”
Family: “But you’re not though.”
Family: “But you’re not though.”
People should be less Karen and more Karen Walker.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
People should be less Karen and more Karen Walker.
I finally plucked up the courage to record a recruitment video of myself.
I've been meaning to start on YouTube for years. I keep putting it off. Why? Because I'm a nervous wreck and can't stand the way I look.
Instead of humiliating myself privately I decided to share it with you.
I've been meaning to start on YouTube for years. I keep putting it off. Why? Because I'm a nervous wreck and can't stand the way I look.
Instead of humiliating myself privately I decided to share it with you.
November 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I finally plucked up the courage to record a recruitment video of myself.
I've been meaning to start on YouTube for years. I keep putting it off. Why? Because I'm a nervous wreck and can't stand the way I look.
Instead of humiliating myself privately I decided to share it with you.
I've been meaning to start on YouTube for years. I keep putting it off. Why? Because I'm a nervous wreck and can't stand the way I look.
Instead of humiliating myself privately I decided to share it with you.
I'm still Jimmy from the block
Used to shop at Lidl, now I sleep a lot
Used to shop at Lidl, now I sleep a lot
November 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I'm still Jimmy from the block
Used to shop at Lidl, now I sleep a lot
Used to shop at Lidl, now I sleep a lot
Virtual Tour of my website. For people who are too lazy to click a link.
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Virtual Tour of my website. For people who are too lazy to click a link.
Spent longer sorting out a 10% discount on t-shirts than some people spend planning military operations.
I donated clothes in return for a voucher that didn’t work.
Followed a rabbit trail of dead customer service channels and social media profiles.
I donated clothes in return for a voucher that didn’t work.
Followed a rabbit trail of dead customer service channels and social media profiles.
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Spent longer sorting out a 10% discount on t-shirts than some people spend planning military operations.
I donated clothes in return for a voucher that didn’t work.
Followed a rabbit trail of dead customer service channels and social media profiles.
I donated clothes in return for a voucher that didn’t work.
Followed a rabbit trail of dead customer service channels and social media profiles.
Download my PDF completely for free. All it costs you is your soul… Email. I meant email.
October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Download my PDF completely for free. All it costs you is your soul… Email. I meant email.
According to English Qabalah the meaning of my name is 666. According to my friends that explains a lot.
October 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
According to English Qabalah the meaning of my name is 666. According to my friends that explains a lot.
My 2012 11-inch Macbook Air has retired after over 13 years of service. 8GB Ram and 512GB storage. Replaced by a 13-inch M4 Macbook Air. 32GB Ram and 2TB storage. The torch has been passed.
October 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
My 2012 11-inch Macbook Air has retired after over 13 years of service. 8GB Ram and 512GB storage. Replaced by a 13-inch M4 Macbook Air. 32GB Ram and 2TB storage. The torch has been passed.
I’m #83 rising in Humor on Substack. Insert punchline here. Hold for laugh.
October 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I’m #83 rising in Humor on Substack. Insert punchline here. Hold for laugh.
Last time I buy Vegan Leather. I’m just saying.
October 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Last time I buy Vegan Leather. I’m just saying.
What are your plans for the weekend?
September 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
What are your plans for the weekend?
Writing is magick and vice versa. Thoth is the Egyptian god of magick and writing. Coincidence? I think not. Magick isn't called 'the art' for nothing.
September 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Writing is magick and vice versa. Thoth is the Egyptian god of magick and writing. Coincidence? I think not. Magick isn't called 'the art' for nothing.
I finally forced myself to stop procrastinating and finish my website. I only mention this because I secretly hope someone will glance at it and say "Good job!" But I'll gladly settle for your honest opinion.
It's here if you are interested.
Much love, James x
jamesgarside.net
It's here if you are interested.
Much love, James x
jamesgarside.net
September 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I finally forced myself to stop procrastinating and finish my website. I only mention this because I secretly hope someone will glance at it and say "Good job!" But I'll gladly settle for your honest opinion.
It's here if you are interested.
Much love, James x
jamesgarside.net
It's here if you are interested.
Much love, James x
jamesgarside.net
"We are Rainbowarriors
Evil come not near
Rainbow love awaits us
With hearts of love and tears"
— CocoRosie
Evil come not near
Rainbow love awaits us
With hearts of love and tears"
— CocoRosie
August 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
"We are Rainbowarriors
Evil come not near
Rainbow love awaits us
With hearts of love and tears"
— CocoRosie
Evil come not near
Rainbow love awaits us
With hearts of love and tears"
— CocoRosie
@vjknipe.bsky.social Sad to lose you on Substack. Thanks for subscribing as long as you did. Any thoughts on how to make it better please let me know. I'm neglecting it somewhat at the moment. All the best, J
August 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
@vjknipe.bsky.social Sad to lose you on Substack. Thanks for subscribing as long as you did. Any thoughts on how to make it better please let me know. I'm neglecting it somewhat at the moment. All the best, J