Leigh Spence
@leighspence.bsky.social
www.leighspence.net - www.youtube.com/@leighspence - Writer of nostalgia culture crisis since 2016, understanding in words and video
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Leigh Spence
@leighspence.bsky.social
· Nov 8
Hello, I have been writing articles and making videos since 2016 about popular culture, media, philosophy, and anything I want to understand more - inform us, educate me, entertain you. “Leigh Spence is Dancing with the Gatekeepers” was the name of the website, and still the name of the game.
New article posted: An old article from 2023 about work-life balance I never posted at the time. I'M TRYING TO TELL YOU NOW IT'S SABOTAGE [523] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/im-t...
December 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
New article posted: An old article from 2023 about work-life balance I never posted at the time. I'M TRYING TO TELL YOU NOW IT'S SABOTAGE [523] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/im-t...
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Ho Ho Oh No!
It's a very special CheapShow Cheap Shot for #Christmas !
For 50 minutes, why not let Paul & Eli entertain you with magic, music, trivia and... The Xmas Abomination!
Merry Xmas!
@e-loud.bsky.social
youtu.be/Rol8FyoXgOE
It's a very special CheapShow Cheap Shot for #Christmas !
For 50 minutes, why not let Paul & Eli entertain you with magic, music, trivia and... The Xmas Abomination!
Merry Xmas!
@e-loud.bsky.social
youtu.be/Rol8FyoXgOE
The Cheap Shot Christmas "Special" 2025
YouTube video by Cheap Show
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December 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Ho Ho Oh No!
It's a very special CheapShow Cheap Shot for #Christmas !
For 50 minutes, why not let Paul & Eli entertain you with magic, music, trivia and... The Xmas Abomination!
Merry Xmas!
@e-loud.bsky.social
youtu.be/Rol8FyoXgOE
It's a very special CheapShow Cheap Shot for #Christmas !
For 50 minutes, why not let Paul & Eli entertain you with magic, music, trivia and... The Xmas Abomination!
Merry Xmas!
@e-loud.bsky.social
youtu.be/Rol8FyoXgOE
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Something tells us that we're going to be correcting a lot of people today...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Something tells us that we're going to be correcting a lot of people today...
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maryrose.org/discover/his...
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December 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Also also also you can find it here www.redbubble.com/people/Layla...
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December 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Hello, my next new article will be up on Sunday 28th December. Until then, have a happy Christmas etc to you!
December 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Hello, my next new article will be up on Sunday 28th December. Until then, have a happy Christmas etc to you!
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New free newsletter is up looking at some of the influences behind episode 109 of ill fame, and also a preview of the next episode
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December 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
New free newsletter is up looking at some of the influences behind episode 109 of ill fame, and also a preview of the next episode
www.patreon.com/posts/146130...
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It’s time for an EPIC Xmas Knees Up!
CheapShow is celebrating its 7th Annual Office Christmas Party packed with presents, booze, music, crackers and aggressive Butler bullying! Join Paul & Eli for the yuletide finale of 2025!!
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Merry Chrimbus!
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CheapShow is celebrating its 7th Annual Office Christmas Party packed with presents, booze, music, crackers and aggressive Butler bullying! Join Paul & Eli for the yuletide finale of 2025!!
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Merry Chrimbus!
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-467-the-7...
Ep 467: The 7th Office Xmas Party | CheapShow
It’s time for an EPIC Xmas Knees Up! CheapShow is celebrating its 7th Annual Office Christmas Party packed with presents, booze, music, crackers and aggressive Butler bullying! Join Paul & Eli for the...
www.thecheapshow.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
It’s time for an EPIC Xmas Knees Up!
CheapShow is celebrating its 7th Annual Office Christmas Party packed with presents, booze, music, crackers and aggressive Butler bullying! Join Paul & Eli for the yuletide finale of 2025!!
Share/Rate/Review
Merry Chrimbus!
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-467-the-7...
CheapShow is celebrating its 7th Annual Office Christmas Party packed with presents, booze, music, crackers and aggressive Butler bullying! Join Paul & Eli for the yuletide finale of 2025!!
Share/Rate/Review
Merry Chrimbus!
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-467-the-7...
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New article posted: Even The Times doesn't use Times New Roman. WORDS TO MAKE THE FIGHTING CEASE [522] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/word...
WORDS TO MAKE THE FIGHTING CEASE [522]
I still think that knowing how to write a letter is a very useful life skill, even when most letters are now e-mails. Writing well makes you...
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December 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
New article posted: Even The Times doesn't use Times New Roman. WORDS TO MAKE THE FIGHTING CEASE [522] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/word...
New article posted: Even The Times doesn't use Times New Roman. WORDS TO MAKE THE FIGHTING CEASE [522] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/word...
WORDS TO MAKE THE FIGHTING CEASE [522]
I still think that knowing how to write a letter is a very useful life skill, even when most letters are now e-mails. Writing well makes you...
www.leighspence.net
December 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
New article posted: Even The Times doesn't use Times New Roman. WORDS TO MAKE THE FIGHTING CEASE [522] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/word...
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Wrong directions, complicated diversions, wet weather, woodland ghosts, pitch black paths, deeply muddy routes & unsure endings… Sounds like it’s another typical CheapShow walkabout episode, alright!
In Stereo & Mono!
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In Stereo & Mono!
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Ep 466: Into The Woods | CheapShow
Wrong directions, complicated diversions, wet weather, woodland ghosts, pitch black paths, deeply muddy routes & unsure endings… sounds like it’s another typical CheapShow walkabout episode, alright!
www.thecheapshow.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Wrong directions, complicated diversions, wet weather, woodland ghosts, pitch black paths, deeply muddy routes & unsure endings… Sounds like it’s another typical CheapShow walkabout episode, alright!
In Stereo & Mono!
Share/Rate/Review
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-466-into-...
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In Stereo & Mono!
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Out this Sunday at www.leighspence.net: Even The Times doesn’t use Times New Roman. (Last Sunday: MP3 players.)
December 12, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Out this Sunday at www.leighspence.net: Even The Times doesn’t use Times New Roman. (Last Sunday: MP3 players.)
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New article posted: Has the MP3 player died, and how do we fill the gap? LISTEN TO THE MUSIC ALL THE TIME [521] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/list...
December 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
New article posted: Has the MP3 player died, and how do we fill the gap? LISTEN TO THE MUSIC ALL THE TIME [521] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/list...
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Episode 109 of ill fame is up now to read and the Sea King is finally speaking his fears out loud
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#comics #webcomics
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#comics #webcomics
December 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Episode 109 of ill fame is up now to read and the Sea King is finally speaking his fears out loud
www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/il...
#comics #webcomics
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#comics #webcomics
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ALL A Y'ALL
PLEASE LISTEN TO
THE HOUSE OF PICKLES SOUND SHOW
TODAY 2 TO 4 ON SOHO RADIO
MUSIC SHOW TIME
EVERYBODY!
sohoradiolondon com
PLEASE LISTEN TO
THE HOUSE OF PICKLES SOUND SHOW
TODAY 2 TO 4 ON SOHO RADIO
MUSIC SHOW TIME
EVERYBODY!
sohoradiolondon com
December 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
ALL A Y'ALL
PLEASE LISTEN TO
THE HOUSE OF PICKLES SOUND SHOW
TODAY 2 TO 4 ON SOHO RADIO
MUSIC SHOW TIME
EVERYBODY!
sohoradiolondon com
PLEASE LISTEN TO
THE HOUSE OF PICKLES SOUND SHOW
TODAY 2 TO 4 ON SOHO RADIO
MUSIC SHOW TIME
EVERYBODY!
sohoradiolondon com
New article posted: Has the MP3 player died, and how do we fill the gap? LISTEN TO THE MUSIC ALL THE TIME [521] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/list...
December 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
New article posted: Has the MP3 player died, and how do we fill the gap? LISTEN TO THE MUSIC ALL THE TIME [521] www.leighspence.net/2025/12/list...
Out this Sunday at www.leighspence.net: Is the MP3 player dead? (Last Sunday: Metropolis.)
December 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Out this Sunday at www.leighspence.net: Is the MP3 player dead? (Last Sunday: Metropolis.)
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Boring White Bread is up for review in a thrilling (ahem) “off brand/brand off” this week. However, to spice things up a little, Paul’s splashed out on a “Grinched” McDonald’s meal deal!
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-465-the-b...
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Ep 465: The Best Thing | CheapShow
Boring White Bread is up for review in a thrilling (ahem) “off brand/brand off” this week. However, to spice things up a little, Paul’s splashed out on a “Grinched” McDonald’s meal deal!
www.thecheapshow.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Boring White Bread is up for review in a thrilling (ahem) “off brand/brand off” this week. However, to spice things up a little, Paul’s splashed out on a “Grinched” McDonald’s meal deal!
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-465-the-b...
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-465-the-b...
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New article posted: Piecing Metropolis together. DON’T GO FOR SECOND BEST [520] www.leighspence.net/2025/11/dont...
DON’T GO FOR SECOND BEST [520]
David Fincher’s video for Madonna’s song “Express Yourself” (1989) ends with an epigraph: “Without the Heart, there can be no understanding ...
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November 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
New article posted: Piecing Metropolis together. DON’T GO FOR SECOND BEST [520] www.leighspence.net/2025/11/dont...
New article posted: Piecing Metropolis together. DON’T GO FOR SECOND BEST [520] www.leighspence.net/2025/11/dont...
DON’T GO FOR SECOND BEST [520]
David Fincher’s video for Madonna’s song “Express Yourself” (1989) ends with an epigraph: “Without the Heart, there can be no understanding ...
www.leighspence.net
November 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
New article posted: Piecing Metropolis together. DON’T GO FOR SECOND BEST [520] www.leighspence.net/2025/11/dont...
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Oh No, Eli’s been given permission to talk about sauces again! That’s never good news for Paul who’s reduced to creating new nonsense words for the show. It’s a SAUCE ORGY of an episode!
Ep 464: Quaffle
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-464-quaffle
Ep 464: Quaffle
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-464-quaffle
Ep 464: Quaffle | CheapShow
Eli’s in charge of the sauce tasting orgy that Paul’s promised him he could do. Let’s hope the box of weird things cheers Paul up.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Oh No, Eli’s been given permission to talk about sauces again! That’s never good news for Paul who’s reduced to creating new nonsense words for the show. It’s a SAUCE ORGY of an episode!
Ep 464: Quaffle
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-464-quaffle
Ep 464: Quaffle
www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-464-quaffle
Out this Sunday at www.leighspence.net: Metropolis, which I’ve not talked about yet. (Last time: inadvertent beauty contests.)
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Out this Sunday at www.leighspence.net: Metropolis, which I’ve not talked about yet. (Last time: inadvertent beauty contests.)
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Making little trinkets for xmas presents
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Making little trinkets for xmas presents
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New article posted: Why being trans in the UK is about to become a beauty contest. I READ THE NEWS TODAY, OH BOY [519] www.leighspence.net/2025/11/i-re...
I READ THE NEWS TODAY, OH BOY [519]
My umpteenth "Myra Breckinridge" reference With the leaking to “The Times” newspaper of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) u...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
New article posted: Why being trans in the UK is about to become a beauty contest. I READ THE NEWS TODAY, OH BOY [519] www.leighspence.net/2025/11/i-re...