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Out now for Patreon subscribers, our special opening night event from Latitude 2025, it's Chris Packham in conversation with @robinince.bsky.social and @helenczerski.bsky.social. A freewheeling chat about nature, politics and hiding chocolate from TV crews. Subscribe at patreon.com/cosmicshambles
January 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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A mere £5 - I will be performing at CANOPI in Cardiff in 12 days - a last minute show, and my friend @racheltaylorbeales.bsky.social will be accompanying me - we will be performing poems from our album and lots of new stuff too

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Go Faster Stripe Box Office
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January 14, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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When I was a freelance BBC science presenter, I wrote in support of Professor Dorothy Bishop and was then told I should not be critical of the Royal Society. Now I’ve resigned, so I can say I think @profrachelgan.bsky.social is making an important point here.
profrachelgan.bsky.social Prof Rachel Oliver @profrachelgan.bsky.social · 3d
Following coverage over the weekend of Sir Paul Nurse's comments that suggested that the only reason that a Fellow should be expelled from @royalsociety.org is scientific misconduct, I have written to him to explain the risks such an attitude poses of increasing sexual harassment in STEM.
Dear Sir Paul, Re: Royal Society Code of Conduct I am sure that many scientists have written to you about the specific question of Elon Musk’s Fellowship and whether, under the Royal Society’s Code of Conduct, his retaining that Fellowship is appropriate. I will not rehash these issues. Instead, as a female scientist with extensive experience of activities aiming to increase equality, diversity and inclusion in the engineering and physical sciences sector, I am writing to you (in a personal capacity) to ask you to reconsider the statements you have recently made in this context to the UK press about the Royal Society’s Code of Conduct and how it is applied. A 2018 report from the joint National Academies of the United States of America, concluded that “sexual harassment is common in academic science, engineering, and medicine” and that “greater than 50 percent of women faculty and staff and 20–50 percent of women students encounter or experience sexually harassing conduct in academia”. This report described codes of conduct that make clear that sexual harassment is unethical and will not be tolerated as a “powerful incentive for change”. The authors also noted that sexual harassment can have significant and damaging effects on the integrity of research. In my own praxis, I have found that clear and consistently-implemented codes of conduct that address these issues make female scientists and engineers safer, and allow them to focus more effectively on their research. For codes of conduct to have such a positive effect, it is vital that sanctions for actions which transgress the code are meaningful and substantial. I was hence aghast to realise that in an interview with the Financial Times published on 9/1/26, you appear to have suggested that the Royal Society “should only expel fellows if their science proved “faulty or fraudulent or highly defective””. Moreover, in a further interview with the Guardian on 11/1/26 you suggested that the code “may need to be looked at again”, with the implication that your aim would be to remove the option of sanctions on Fellows for reasons not strictly related to faults or defects in their research. I suggest that changing the Royal Society’s code of conduct so that the likelihood of serious sanctions for sexual harassment is reduced, would directly endanger women who interact with the Royal Society at events or otherwise, and would provide a licence to harass to the already powerful people on whom the Society bestows fellowship. The implications of your words - that under your leadership the only infringements of the code which are likely to receive the sanction of the Fellowship being removed are those related to research misconduct - already risk empowering harassers. You stated, in the Financial Times interview, that “there’s many bad people around, but they have made scientific advances”. Given this awareness of the possibility of bad actors in our scientific community, it is wholly irresponsible to suggest that the Royal Society would not act to sanction these people if they harass more vulnerable scientists. I am hence writing to request that you retract any suggestion that the Society’s Code of Conduct should be changed so that the only reason a Fellow might be sanctioned by the removal of their Fellowship is “faulty or fraudulent or highly defective” research. This action is necessary to safeguard female scientists, a requirement placed on the Society by safeguarding legislation and UK statutory guidance. Yours sincerely, Professor Rachel A. Oliver.
January 14, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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robinince.bsky.social
Latest blog post on creativity and on those who hate it because of their sneering minds

Link here thecosmicshamblesnetwork.substack.com/p/the-world-...
For the purposes of this short piece, I just want to focus on one of the ways the syphilitic mouths of Fox News decide to debase a woman murdered at point blank range by a man officially employed by his government for his thuggery. The host sneered that Renee was a "self proclaimed poet" in much the same way a Spectator hack would call someone a "so called comedian" .. That the lead propaganda to defame a victim would include the disdain that their mind, freshly eviscerated by savage bullets, would have considered poetry to be an aspiration, says a great deal. It is a further explanation of why artists will steer clear of the Trump-Kennedy Centre, though I presume it will now be almost perpetually occupied by Kevin Sorbo doing Hercules on Ice.
January 12, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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robinince.bsky.social
More seats have been made available at CAMBRIDGE gig - tickets here

www.junction.co.uk/events/robin...
Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse | Cambridge Junction
Book tickets for Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse at J2 at Cambridge Junction. The Universe and the Neurodiverse is a journey from the outermost planets to our innermost thoughts.  Robin...
www.junction.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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An Uncanny Hour is coming to @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social on Jan 31st. Come join @robinince.bsky.social, Mark Gatiss, Alice Lowe and David McAlmont for an evening of delightfully frightful monsters. Tickets - www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/com...
January 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Mark Gatiss, Alice Lowe, David McAlmont and me 31st January - kings place, London
cosmicshambles.com The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 2d
An Uncanny Hour is coming to @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social on Jan 31st. Come join @robinince.bsky.social, Mark Gatiss, Alice Lowe and David McAlmont for an evening of delightfully frightful monsters. Tickets - www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/com...
January 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Let's say, hypothetically, the northern hemisphere survives the rest of its winter, under those circumstances my award winning show about what a terrible mother and daughter I am is coming to London.

It was supposed to end in Dec 2024 but this show just keeps going. Hopefully, like the hemisphere.
The text reads: London - 7-9 May - Soho Theatre. Slinky. The image is me, legs apart like a man on a train bench seat, holding a slinky stretched between my two hands. I'm wearing all black and the chair I'm in is teal. My boots have gold flecks on them. Vibeswise it's moody non-smiling image with slinky to show good old fashioned japes.
January 12, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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I will be putting on a show with pal Joanna Neary in Bodmin in a few weeks - tickets here

www.ticketsource.co.uk/intobodmin/j...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Hugely excited for our first new An Uncanny Hour podcast on 31st January - @alicelowetime.bsky.social David McAlmont and Mark Gatiss

www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/com...
An Uncanny Hour Live with Robin Ince + special guests • Comedy • Kings Place
An Uncanny Hour is the acclaimed podcast series from The Cosmic Shambles Network that celebrates the weird and uncanny corners of culture.
www.kingsplace.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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CORNWALL!
Shows in BODMIN

www.ticketsource.co.uk/intobodmin/j...

And FALMOUTH are imminent

thepoly.org/whats-on/eve...
Robin Ince - Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth - Talks - What's On - The Poly at Falmouth
Arts cinema, theatre, live events, talks, exhibitions, pottery and a makers shop housed in a beautiful historic venue in Falmouth, Cornwall.
thepoly.org
January 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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A lovely boost of confidence for Realms Unknown to be mentioned in the Guardian’s roundup of some favorite pods!

#RealmsUnknown
#GuardianPick
#AliceFraser
#ComedyPodcast
#PodcastRecommendation
#SciFiCommunity
#TrendingNow
January 4, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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robinince.bsky.social
Solo shows in Belfast, Cambridge and Falmouth are imminent #comedy #poetry
Richard Davis took a photograph of me leaning against a Morecambe wall 23/1 Black Box Belfast 27/1 Cambridge Junction 2/2 The Poly Falmouth
December 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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I always try to keep ticket price low - I am coming to Falmouth in February - tickets £12 of £10 concs #cornwall #comedy #poetry

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Me against a wall
December 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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robinince.bsky.social
Thank you to bookshop.org for putting me on the gift table
A line of books including Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal
December 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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We’ve got lots more projects and events in the pipeline as well, including some new plans with @robinince.bsky.social of course… But none of it ever happens without your incredible support on Patreon so if you’re not already a member, do consider signing up at Patreon.com/cosmicshambles
December 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Social media is pretty ineffective in selling tickets - despite this I bang on - 4 tickets left for Taunton tomorrow

www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/tau...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Made it to Manchester! Show is at 7pm and I’ve just found out there are literally six tickets left so why not come on down and make me the sellout I’m always accused of being.
soozuk.bsky.social Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · Oct 8
🐝TOMORROW! MANCHESTER!🐝

I'm coming to the Women in Comedy Festival to perform my hit Edinburgh show Sooz Kempner is Ugly. It's going to be so much fun and GET THIS it's eight quid. 7pm @ Terrace NQ

🎟️https://www.ents24.com/festival/sooz-kempner-is-ugly/7350139
yellow dress, pink sash, tiara, killin it
October 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
scottysnapper.bsky.social
Apparently this age verification thingy says my face is not real
July 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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robinince.bsky.social
Not my first library show of the year, but my first one for Normally Weird tour - it’s WILMSLOW!!!

I will be performing in Cheshire all this week - first two sold out then PLUMLEY Village Hall on Friday
Followed by Great BUDWORTH and TARVIN

www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/news/cheshir...
April 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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A shocking attitude to autism

Robinince.com for Normally Weird dates

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April 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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And sorry if I bang on about my upcoming book - not much interest from the world of media so will be my usual huckster - I think this is my best book
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · Apr 14
Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal bookshop and library tour begins in two weeks
Robinince.com for dates

uk.bookshop.org/p/books/norm...
Home goodreads Browse v 5 My Books Jaynie.Hufflepuff 63 reviews • 34 followers Community • Follow April 11, 2025 Drawing from his own experiences as an undiagnosed ADHDer and alongside anecdotes from fellow neurodivergent individuals, Robin Ince has created an insightful and compassionate treasure-filled book that explores the multifaceted realities of living life with a differently wired brain in a largely neurotypical world. He delves into topics ranging from the mundane, yet still massively effecting, daily tasks and interactions that many neurodivergent people struggle with, as well as some of the lesser-discussed sides of neurodiversity and mental health. He also writes about life pre and post diagnosis and just how impactful a diagnosis (whether self diagnosed or clinical) can be. I love the book's inclusivity and the breadth of exploration it takes into the world of neurodiversity and I really appreciate the courage and honesty it must have taken to write this book into being. Filled with his trademark humour and quirk this wonderful smorgasbord of a book has become one of my favourites about neurodivergence. It has helped me feel more comfortable to be my neurosparkly self and I believe it will help countless people who read it, whether neurodivergent or neurotypical. It is a book to embrace and celebrate and one that makes the world a little bit of a better place :) • Like Q Comment Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews Community ratings MUSIC
April 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
scottysnapper.bsky.social
It seems that the only country threatening Greenland is the USA.
March 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Help my pal Kari please. She is a force of nature in STEM outreach.
karibyron.bsky.social Kari Byron @karibyron.bsky.social · Feb 28
I need help. 3 National STEM Festival sponsors pulled funding because of the current climate. Please help. This is a life changing opportunity for kids that have worked so hard!
www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...
February 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
scottysnapper.bsky.social
Why do people spend valuable hours of their life, scouring social media, and then telling everyone they don't like it?

Isn't it more fun to go and find stuff you like?
February 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM