Sam Joiner
@samjoiner.bsky.social
Visual Stories and Investigations Editor at the Financial Times. We use computational tools and traditional reporting to produce explainers, investigations and deep dives in visual formats.
Great working on this with @alisonkilling.bsky.social, Chris Campbell, @peter.andringa.me, @ian-bott.bsky.social, @sdbernard.bsky.social and @raydouglas.bsky.social.
Come for the reporting, stay for the largest map we‘ve ever built...
Come for the reporting, stay for the largest map we‘ve ever built...
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Great working on this with @alisonkilling.bsky.social, Chris Campbell, @peter.andringa.me, @ian-bott.bsky.social, @sdbernard.bsky.social and @raydouglas.bsky.social.
Come for the reporting, stay for the largest map we‘ve ever built...
Come for the reporting, stay for the largest map we‘ve ever built...
To quote John Elledge in the New Statesman review, “even nice old people’s homes don’t look like Downton fucking Abbey”.
September 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
To quote John Elledge in the New Statesman review, “even nice old people’s homes don’t look like Downton fucking Abbey”.
I couldn’t believe how bad it was. Listened to Columbus on the Rest is Entertainment to understand some of the decisions, from the characters’ absurd wealth to casting Brosnan. The ludicrously lavish retirement home? In part chosen so they could fit the key characters in one shot 🤷♂️
September 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I couldn’t believe how bad it was. Listened to Columbus on the Rest is Entertainment to understand some of the decisions, from the characters’ absurd wealth to casting Brosnan. The ludicrously lavish retirement home? In part chosen so they could fit the key characters in one shot 🤷♂️
Reposted by Sam Joiner
Winner of Digital Storytelling (National/International) is the Financial Times @FT for “Are the robots finally coming?” #FutureMediaAwards
September 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Winner of Digital Storytelling (National/International) is the Financial Times @FT for “Are the robots finally coming?” #FutureMediaAwards
In this piece, we explain why we decided to turn Premier League finances into a news game — and what it reveals about the challenges clubs face today.
on.ft.com/3JKQwbk
on.ft.com/3JKQwbk
The Football Game: how financial rules changed the Premier League
Profit and sustainability regulations are dividing clubs and fans alike. A new FT game challenges players to navigate the restraints and lead their club to glory
on.ft.com
August 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM
In this piece, we explain why we decided to turn Premier League finances into a news game — and what it reveals about the challenges clubs face today.
on.ft.com/3JKQwbk
on.ft.com/3JKQwbk
Had way too much fun building this with Dan Clark, @nassosstylianou.bsky.social, @joshnoble.bsky.social, Chesca Kirkland and @carolinenevitt.bsky.social. Gorgeous illustrations by Samar Haddad 🎨
ig.ft.com/football-game/
ig.ft.com/football-game/
Can you run a Premier League football club?
Step into the boardroom, navigate profit and sustainability rules and guide your club to glory
ig.ft.com
August 23, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Had way too much fun building this with Dan Clark, @nassosstylianou.bsky.social, @joshnoble.bsky.social, Chesca Kirkland and @carolinenevitt.bsky.social. Gorgeous illustrations by Samar Haddad 🎨
ig.ft.com/football-game/
ig.ft.com/football-game/