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This Davos speech sounds more like a toddler throwing their toys around than statesmanship…
January 21, 2026 at 2:42 PM
So… BlueSkyMind… it’s not normal to have a stabbing pain in your forehead whenever you cough, right?
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Seriously Labour Party, you need to get a grip & start informing people of what you’re doing AND why. And by why, I don’t mean the same old “the previous government” trite. I mean WHY what you’re doing is good and will lead to “a good feeling”.
October 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Hi, @mrjamesob.bsky.social, with some of the questions you raised on today’s show : Emma Kennedy presented a great episode of her podcast “Why” regarding people falling for misinformation.

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
Why do we fall for fake news?
Podcast Episode · Why? with Emma Kennedy · 23/07/2025 · 26m
podcasts.apple.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social : Ozzy was such a huge star that it’s sometimes hard to quantify for people not aware. From the absolute tragedies in his life & his rebirths & reinventions. Almost always ahead of the curve. And such a sense of humour embracing the “satanic” accusations in good grace.
July 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social What baffles me about the anti-trans culturewarmongers is that they’ll argue vehemently against preferred pronouns but throw an absolute fit when Boris gets called Alexander (his designated birth name)…..
April 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Tonight I’m sparing a thought for the Pod Save The UK team given today’s political shenanigans…..
April 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social The drink question : It’s because you’re on holiday! That’s why Guinness tastes better in Dublin. Estrella tastes better on the beach in Spain. You’re in a more relaxed, happier state of mind.
April 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Jeez, I was only a follower & listener of @papercutsshow.bsky.social podcast and that final episode had me on the verge of tears (of both joy and sorrow). I’ll miss it…..
March 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social “Goodbye Just Stop Oil, Fossil fuels you tried to foil. You formed a plan, Stood up to the man, And will leave the world with better soil.”
March 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social You would think that our experience with Johnson would equip us with how to deal with Trump in moments like this. However, the media seems to be running scared….
March 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
@papercutsshow.bsky.social #FixTheHeadline It’s as Dog’s Life Plus
March 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
@papercutsshow.bsky.social who won the pun headline? Did I miss it in today’s episode? Did no one have a go this week? 😳
March 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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I don’t think anyone is actually an incel. Because refusing to work on yourself is absolutely voluntary.
March 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
An idea for pub jukebox companies : include a playlist function that tells people what’s been selected when they put their money in.

1) this lets people know if it’s just on random play.

2) also lets people see if they’re doubling up on something.

3) it’s just a good idea OK.
February 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Tuned in to #LBC to listen to @lewisgoodall.com but there’s someone called @mrjamesob.bsky.social on instead. He’s quite good. Hope they keep him around, Lewis could do with a break…
February 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I absolutely love “The Talisman”, a collaboration between Stephen King & Peter Straub. However, for some reason, I cannot get into “The Black House”. 🤷‍♂️
Its so stark how if you're over 30ish you grew up in a world that idolised - & I mean fully *worshipped as a bedrock cultural law* - the idea that you should challenge yourself/become something better by trying something new... & now advertising-led tech is all like 'nah babe this isn't your thing'
"Imagine a world in which an A.I. can analyze your reading patterns and alert you that you’re about to buy a book where there’s only a 10 percent chance you’ll get past Page 6..."

Fuck off. That's not empowerment, that's outsourcing your soul. That's outsouling.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/25/o...
January 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Listening to @mrjamesob.bsky.social on catch up (bloomin’ work gets in the way)… British work ethic… hmm… I’m very much reminded of the arguments by Fred Sirieix where he posits that certain job roles are looked down upon or not considered “real jobs” or “proper careers”.
January 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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"It might seem inefficient to give people a benefit if you’re going to essentially take it back from them in taxes, but what you actually end up with is a much more efficient program that is more easily administered and doesn’t leave anyone out."

This is why UBI. 👇

www.vox.com/policy/39322...
What if everyone qualified for welfare benefits?
Universal programs are much easier to administer than means-tested ones.
www.vox.com
January 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Loving “Nemesis” on Disney+. Change the language to “Netherlands” & use English subtitles. It’s amazing. Got three episodes left & still not got a handle on what’s happening 🤣
December 30, 2024 at 12:04 AM
@johncanton.bsky.social On Smackdown, Garza & Carrillo were referred to as Los Garza rather than being part of Legado Del Fantasma… what’s happened with Santos Escobar? What have I missed? I saw Santos talking with Adam Pearce on Raw… 🤷‍♂️
December 28, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Wolfskulljack illustration.
December 25, 2024 at 1:08 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social I’m listening to Mystery Hour on catch up (been at work today… boooooo!!!) and was reminded of the time, as a “tweenager”, when we went on holiday to Italy in the 1980’s. I was a “millionaire” for the best part of two weeks!! In name only obviously! Hahaha!
December 19, 2024 at 9:02 PM