Stephen McDaid
@stephenmcdaid.bsky.social
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I shortened the rope on the bucket used to collect the village's water. Didn't go down well.
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I shortened the rope on the bucket used to collect the village's water. Didn't go down well.
The perfect autumnal evening’s accompaniment to cooking up dinner.
Very much looking forward to chatting to one of my absolute favourite authors, @michellepaver.bsky.social
tonight for the @hayfestival.bsky.social book club,
about her brilliant ghost story 'Dark Matter' to coincide with the publishing of a new 15th anniversary edition of the book!
Join us online!
tonight for the @hayfestival.bsky.social book club,
about her brilliant ghost story 'Dark Matter' to coincide with the publishing of a new 15th anniversary edition of the book!
Join us online!
October 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The perfect autumnal evening’s accompaniment to cooking up dinner.
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In aid of the Stay Human Collective, who run a school in Gaza 🇵🇸 .
9th of October @whelanslive.bsky.social . Myself, Alice Jago, Nina Hynes, Brian Brannigan, and special guest on the night all the way from Donaghmede with the initials DD ?
Come join us lift the roof with love.
9th of October @whelanslive.bsky.social . Myself, Alice Jago, Nina Hynes, Brian Brannigan, and special guest on the night all the way from Donaghmede with the initials DD ?
Come join us lift the roof with love.
September 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In aid of the Stay Human Collective, who run a school in Gaza 🇵🇸 .
9th of October @whelanslive.bsky.social . Myself, Alice Jago, Nina Hynes, Brian Brannigan, and special guest on the night all the way from Donaghmede with the initials DD ?
Come join us lift the roof with love.
9th of October @whelanslive.bsky.social . Myself, Alice Jago, Nina Hynes, Brian Brannigan, and special guest on the night all the way from Donaghmede with the initials DD ?
Come join us lift the roof with love.
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A PROLIFERATION OF POINTLESSNESS releases this day at 6pm (UK time) with a Listening Party at youtu.be/JptQztU6S_0 and the album release at 7pm (yes, UK too) on johnreed.bandcamp.com
Do join me 😎
Do join me 😎
August 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A PROLIFERATION OF POINTLESSNESS releases this day at 6pm (UK time) with a Listening Party at youtu.be/JptQztU6S_0 and the album release at 7pm (yes, UK too) on johnreed.bandcamp.com
Do join me 😎
Do join me 😎
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My poetry book is officially out today - signed copies available here
cosmicshambles.myshopify.com
And all lovely bookshops
#poetry #poems #books
cosmicshambles.myshopify.com
And all lovely bookshops
#poetry #poems #books
August 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
My poetry book is officially out today - signed copies available here
cosmicshambles.myshopify.com
And all lovely bookshops
#poetry #poems #books
cosmicshambles.myshopify.com
And all lovely bookshops
#poetry #poems #books
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My second novel, 1983, is now out in paperback. Roscoe and I have decided to give away signed copies to 4 randomly selected people who repost this and pop a reply below.
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
August 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
My second novel, 1983, is now out in paperback. Roscoe and I have decided to give away signed copies to 4 randomly selected people who repost this and pop a reply below.
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
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Please help spread the word…🙏❤️ and thanks to those who already have!
“Truth is what we make it.
But your truth - your truth can’t be mine”
👀 Listening Party: “A PROLIFERATION OF POINTLESSNESS” 6pm (UK) Friday 29th August. www.youtube.com/@johnreed-mu...
🎧 To be released on johnreed.bandcamp.com
“Truth is what we make it.
But your truth - your truth can’t be mine”
👀 Listening Party: “A PROLIFERATION OF POINTLESSNESS” 6pm (UK) Friday 29th August. www.youtube.com/@johnreed-mu...
🎧 To be released on johnreed.bandcamp.com
John Reed-Music
John Reed is a stubbornly independent progressive folk singer who removed his music from all streaming platforms except Bandcamp and YouTube in 2017, and released his latest album in 2023 exclusively ...
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August 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Please help spread the word…🙏❤️ and thanks to those who already have!
“Truth is what we make it.
But your truth - your truth can’t be mine”
👀 Listening Party: “A PROLIFERATION OF POINTLESSNESS” 6pm (UK) Friday 29th August. www.youtube.com/@johnreed-mu...
🎧 To be released on johnreed.bandcamp.com
“Truth is what we make it.
But your truth - your truth can’t be mine”
👀 Listening Party: “A PROLIFERATION OF POINTLESSNESS” 6pm (UK) Friday 29th August. www.youtube.com/@johnreed-mu...
🎧 To be released on johnreed.bandcamp.com
I’ll be in McGettigan’s of Moville tonight as part of DylanFest 2025.
Kick-off at 10pm.
Kick-off at 10pm.
August 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I’ll be in McGettigan’s of Moville tonight as part of DylanFest 2025.
Kick-off at 10pm.
Kick-off at 10pm.
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I am delighted to be joining some dear old friends for this really worthy cause in @whelanslive.bsky.social .The stay human collective runs a school in Gaza and does magical work in the depths of the hell hole that the Palestinian people are living in .
August 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I am delighted to be joining some dear old friends for this really worthy cause in @whelanslive.bsky.social .The stay human collective runs a school in Gaza and does magical work in the depths of the hell hole that the Palestinian people are living in .
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Save the date! Galway artist Dean Kelly returns with a new exhibition of paintings and photographs rooted in Galway. Opening at Kennys on October 24th. Preview below!
August 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Save the date! Galway artist Dean Kelly returns with a new exhibition of paintings and photographs rooted in Galway. Opening at Kennys on October 24th. Preview below!
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This Is Not Yours To Take, by Arrivalists
5 track album
thehedgeschools.bandcamp.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Please don’t call it man flu. Its correct name is manchester flunited.
July 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Please don’t call it man flu. Its correct name is manchester flunited.
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OUT NOW. Exclusively for paid supporters of the Broken Veil channel, the first episode of our Discomfort Blanket podcast.
This time, it's Sapphire and Steel, the ultimate teatime family liminal space...
patreon.com/BrokenVeil?u...
This time, it's Sapphire and Steel, the ultimate teatime family liminal space...
patreon.com/BrokenVeil?u...
July 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
OUT NOW. Exclusively for paid supporters of the Broken Veil channel, the first episode of our Discomfort Blanket podcast.
This time, it's Sapphire and Steel, the ultimate teatime family liminal space...
patreon.com/BrokenVeil?u...
This time, it's Sapphire and Steel, the ultimate teatime family liminal space...
patreon.com/BrokenVeil?u...
A treasure trove of top tuneage
This place where all past Compendia rest, awaiting...
www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...
www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...
JohnReedBreathe
JohnReedBreathe is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts
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July 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A treasure trove of top tuneage
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"A Proliferation Of Pointlessness" is coming soon, possibly even next month.
Patience my dears! 😎
www.johnreedmusic.com
Patience my dears! 😎
www.johnreedmusic.com
July 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
"A Proliferation Of Pointlessness" is coming soon, possibly even next month.
Patience my dears! 😎
www.johnreedmusic.com
Patience my dears! 😎
www.johnreedmusic.com
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Anyone know where Kevin Bacon's left his car keys? Asking for a friend of a friend of a friend of friend of a friend.
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Anyone know where Kevin Bacon's left his car keys? Asking for a friend of a friend of a friend of friend of a friend.
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Episode two: Motörhead and Ghost with Scott Helland (Deep Wound/Outpatients/Frenchy & the Punk/Guitarmy Of One)
June 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Episode two: Motörhead and Ghost with Scott Helland (Deep Wound/Outpatients/Frenchy & the Punk/Guitarmy Of One)
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Let's call them impostrophe's.
June 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Let's call them impostrophe's.
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Thank you to those that have created these visuals to go with our audio from the Stones of CALLANISH story on Reality Tunnel - a tale of time and beauty and wonder from what I think is one of the best things I’ve done which was sadly ended after just 4 episodes
m.youtube.com/watch?v=szbQ...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=szbQ...
The Stones of Callanish | Multifandom
YouTube video by D.S Films
m.youtube.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Thank you to those that have created these visuals to go with our audio from the Stones of CALLANISH story on Reality Tunnel - a tale of time and beauty and wonder from what I think is one of the best things I’ve done which was sadly ended after just 4 episodes
m.youtube.com/watch?v=szbQ...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=szbQ...
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THREAD. After a tough few months (involving my ex-publisher Unbound ceasing to pay their authors, then disintegrating) I am enormously relieved to reveal Joe McLaren's fantastic cover for my 3rd novel.
The book will be published on September 11th.
I believe it's the best thing I've ever written.
The book will be published on September 11th.
I believe it's the best thing I've ever written.
June 22, 2025 at 6:44 AM
THREAD. After a tough few months (involving my ex-publisher Unbound ceasing to pay their authors, then disintegrating) I am enormously relieved to reveal Joe McLaren's fantastic cover for my 3rd novel.
The book will be published on September 11th.
I believe it's the best thing I've ever written.
The book will be published on September 11th.
I believe it's the best thing I've ever written.
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Owls don't look for a mate when it's raining because it's too wet to woo.
June 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Owls don't look for a mate when it's raining because it's too wet to woo.
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Apparently interaction is way down on this platform.
Let's see how this does.
Calling all metalheads, please share.
#metalsky
youtube.com/@bangersmosh...
Let's see how this does.
Calling all metalheads, please share.
#metalsky
youtube.com/@bangersmosh...
Bangers & Mosh Podcast
The Podcast for Heavy Music
youtube.com
May 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Apparently interaction is way down on this platform.
Let's see how this does.
Calling all metalheads, please share.
#metalsky
youtube.com/@bangersmosh...
Let's see how this does.
Calling all metalheads, please share.
#metalsky
youtube.com/@bangersmosh...
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I want to see the #AI industry publicly disembowelled before its parboiled, tarred head is skewered on a pike at the city gates. I hope that's clear enough.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
May 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I want to see the #AI industry publicly disembowelled before its parboiled, tarred head is skewered on a pike at the city gates. I hope that's clear enough.
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Right. Tax it to the fucking skies.
Make it cost what it costs. Make it unfeasible to use.
Then stop using it.
Make it cost what it costs. Make it unfeasible to use.
Then stop using it.
So…about AI’s energy use…
“…to create a five-second video, a newer AI model uses ‘about 3.4 million joules, more than 700 times the energy required to generate a high-quality image’. That's the equivalent of running a microwave for over an hour.”
“…to create a five-second video, a newer AI model uses ‘about 3.4 million joules, more than 700 times the energy required to generate a high-quality image’. That's the equivalent of running a microwave for over an hour.”
Report: Creating a 5-second AI video is like running a microwave for an hour
That's a long time in the microwave.
mashable.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Right. Tax it to the fucking skies.
Make it cost what it costs. Make it unfeasible to use.
Then stop using it.
Make it cost what it costs. Make it unfeasible to use.
Then stop using it.
It’s three years since I released my debut album Trail Maps, and it’s now streaming in all the usual haunts.
open.spotify.com/album/73AJGm...
open.spotify.com/album/73AJGm...
Trail Maps
Stephen McDaid · Album · 2022 · 11 songs
open.spotify.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It’s three years since I released my debut album Trail Maps, and it’s now streaming in all the usual haunts.
open.spotify.com/album/73AJGm...
open.spotify.com/album/73AJGm...