Mitchell Stirling
@mitchellst.bsky.social
I work with data and tell stories about it. I also write about closing tracks on albums on Substack.
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Mitchell Stirling
@mitchellst.bsky.social
· Sep 30
Reader's Poll - Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1990-9
Have Your Say - Your best album closers of the 1990s
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Reader's Poll - Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1990-9
open.substack.com/pub/therunou...
Vote for your favourite 1990s closing track, please!
#90smusic
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#all50rts
#AlbumClosers
#MusicPoll
open.substack.com/pub/therunou...
Vote for your favourite 1990s closing track, please!
#90smusic
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#all50rts
#AlbumClosers
#MusicPoll
November 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
We said we wouldn't raise your taxes so instead you will merely pay more tax
For a government committed to restoring trust in politics, this sort of thinking treats voters as fools. Too clever, not clever at all.
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
We said we wouldn't raise your taxes so instead you will merely pay more tax
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Big scoop by my colleagues, this:
Starmer and Reeves ditch Budget plan to increase income tax rates
Chancellor explores alternative ways to raise revenue to fill fiscal hole estimated at up to £30bn
www.ft.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Big scoop by my colleagues, this:
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So, happy 48th anniversary of That Lovely Diary Entry From Michael Palin
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
So, happy 48th anniversary of That Lovely Diary Entry From Michael Palin
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Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Amused that Trump's lawyers really sent the legal letter to:
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Amused that Trump's lawyers really sent the legal letter to:
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
You don't ask why
Roxy Music - 'Tara' (Avalon, 1982)
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November 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill
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the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
You don't ask why open.substack.com/pub/therunou... The final 100 seconds of Roxy Music.
You don't ask why
Roxy Music - 'Tara' (Avalon, 1982)
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
You don't ask why open.substack.com/pub/therunou... The final 100 seconds of Roxy Music.
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A reminder to the next DG of the BBC that Bargain Hunt has over twice as many viewers than the Daily Mail has readers. Don't fucking forget it. #BBC
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A reminder to the next DG of the BBC that Bargain Hunt has over twice as many viewers than the Daily Mail has readers. Don't fucking forget it. #BBC
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Since we’re in the mood for strict accuracy in broadcast news, worth noting that a rival channel had a pundit - unchallenged - say asylum seekers in hotels committed 44% of sexual offences in one county, seemingly because she cannot understand basic maths.
A national newspaper journalist went on a British TV channel to claim police stats showed asylum-seekers committed 44% of sex crimes in Dorset.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Since we’re in the mood for strict accuracy in broadcast news, worth noting that a rival channel had a pundit - unchallenged - say asylum seekers in hotels committed 44% of sexual offences in one county, seemingly because she cannot understand basic maths.
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Just absolutely classic BBC. You've just broadcast the most successful programme of the year, uniting Gen Z kids online and Boomers on broadcast in a return to appointment television. And instead of celebrating, your DG reigns due to a made-up right-wing scandal.
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Just absolutely classic BBC. You've just broadcast the most successful programme of the year, uniting Gen Z kids online and Boomers on broadcast in a return to appointment television. And instead of celebrating, your DG reigns due to a made-up right-wing scandal.
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I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
@juderogers.bsky.social absolutely with you on the Plur1bus car scene. Reminds me of Children of Men. Never a bad thing.
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
@juderogers.bsky.social absolutely with you on the Plur1bus car scene. Reminds me of Children of Men. Never a bad thing.
November 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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#TheTwen2ie5
Day 33
18) Charli XCX - 'Girl, So Confusing featuring Lorde'
UK/NZ
21 Jun 2024
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q3K...
Day 33
18) Charli XCX - 'Girl, So Confusing featuring Lorde'
UK/NZ
21 Jun 2024
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q3K...
November 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
#TheTwen2ie5
Day 33
18) Charli XCX - 'Girl, So Confusing featuring Lorde'
UK/NZ
21 Jun 2024
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q3K...
Day 33
18) Charli XCX - 'Girl, So Confusing featuring Lorde'
UK/NZ
21 Jun 2024
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q3K...