Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 04/09/2026ATTENTION AMERICAN PALS: 'How to Con Friends and Manipulate People' is now officially available in the US. Funny, deeply inappropriate and, worryingly, infinitely more useful than genuine self-help books. As if America hasn't got enough psychopaths already… Amazon link here: a.co/d/03tswhzn 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Great review for my new book in that most discerning of publications The Gentleman's Journal - you can buy my latest book here: amzn.eu/d/0e4VDl65 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Apparently this isn't the sort of thing you're supposed to say live on BBC News. Judging by Sally Bundock's reaction, I may have crossed a line! The full story, and why I said it, is in my new satirical book: amzn.eu/d/063znW1x 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 04/07/2026As we celebrate America’s 250th ‘birthday’ today I think it only appropriate that I rain on our wonderful cousins’ parade with this particularly scathing article. With the way politics currently is over the pond, I’ll be surprised if I can ever visit that country again! substack.com/@geraintande...substack.comGeraint Anderson (@geraintanderson)As we celebrate America’s 250th ‘birthday’ today I think it is only appropriate that I rain on our wonderful cousins’ parade by restacking this particularly scathing article. With the way politics cur... 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Are psychopaths quietly taking over the world? And could we learn a thing or two from their methods? I had a fascinating (and often very funny) conversation with Anthony Astbury who heads up The Whole Man Academy. Hope you enjoy it youtube.com/watch?si=qczvfgovTY6N2aIF&v=ZOcI1LXwB9w&feature=youtu.beyoutube.comCity Boy, Confessions, and Why Psychopaths Run the World - Geraint Anderson- Ep145YouTube video by Whole Man Academy 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Want the perfect present for Father’s Day? Well, did he enjoy ‘Cityboy’? If so, he’ll love my latest book. If not… then you definitely need to buy it for him - transform that limp-wristed fruit picker into a fearless lion killer! amzn.eu/d/01LviW6Jamzn.euHow to Con Friends and Manipulate People: The Subtle Art of Being a Total PsychopathHow to Con Friends and Manipulate People: The Subtle Art of Being a Total Psychopath eBook : Anderson, Geraint: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Listen to a great chat I had with with Eve Stanway on her extremely incisive podcast 'Dare to Speak' which explores 'difficult conversations that change everything'. This was great fun and I learnt a lot. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...podcasts.apple.comEpisode 28 Dare to Speak Guest Interview with Geraint Anderson - The Subtle Art of Being a Total PsychopathPodcast Episode · Dare To Speak: Difficult Conversations That Change Everything · 19 June · 41min 001
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 15/06/2026A far-ranging and world-rearranging chat with the amazing Eleanor Anstruther (aka the Literary Obsessive) about literature, psychopaths and the patriarchy on Substack - check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/eleanora...open.substack.comThe Obsessive LIVE in conversation with Geraint AndersonA recording from Eleanor Anstruther's live video 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Breaking: It's official Donald Trump Isn't a Psychopath! Read my latest Substack article... but don't start celebrating just yet... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comBreaking: Donald Trump Isn't a Psychopath!But don't start celebrating just yet... 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Are England too nice to win the World Cup? England have spent 60 years playing fair. Today I argue in Square Mile that if football is to finally come home, England need to 'unleash their inner psychopath'… squaremile.com/sport/englan...squaremile.comHow England can win the World Cup'Cityboy' Geraint Anderson tells us why England need to think more like psychopaths to bring football home. 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 18/05/2026I spent 12 years in the City during the “age of irresponsibility”. This 60 second video explains why I’ve now written a satirical self-help book about psychopaths, power and modern success culture... www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r5D...youtube.comWhy Psychopaths Win (According to ‘Cityboy’) | Geraint Anderson on His New BookYouTube video by Geraint Anderson 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 13/05/2026AMAZING DISCOUNT OFFER! For the next 4 days (until midnight 17th May) you get a 20% discount if you use this link lnkd.in/emnBk9-V (and the code 'PREORDER20') to preorder my new masterpiece. If you liked Cityboy you're gonna love this! tinyurl.com/bdd6m6j6tinyurl.comHow to Con Friends and Manipulate People: The Subtle Art of Being a Total PsychopathThe Subtle Art of Being a Total Psychopath 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 08/05/2026There is a new scam impacting writers and other creative folk everywhere. Whilst I did not completely fall for it I am still paying a heavy price. Here is a short article describing why you DEFINITELY must not do what I did... shorturl.at/C2hmxshorturl.atA warning to all writersThere's a new scam in town... 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 02/05/2026THE MOMENT EVERY AUTHOR LOVES: the arrival of the first advance copies of my new book - a self-help book written by a psychopath. If you know a podcast producer or journalist do say... I have a limited number of proofs and will be distributing them with the book’s prescribed ruthlessness! 040
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 09/04/2026For 30 years we pretended the world was run by international law, diplomacy and strongly worded emails. Sadly it turns out it’s still being run by insecure men with tiny Johnsons and nukes. My new piece: ‘Realpolitik: Because Peace Is for Losers’ is on my Substack: substack.com/@geraintande... 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 05/03/2026As Trump drops freedom onto the Iranian people from 30,000 feet in order to distract us from the Epstein files I consider my 6 favourite political schemes of all time... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comThe top 6 political schemes of all time"Diplomacy is the art of saying 'nice doggy' until you can find a rock" - Will Rogers 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Find out in this week's Substack exactly how to thrive when you're at the end of your rope. If the Trussinator can become a superstar after total humiliation SO CAN YOU! open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comBouncing back the Liz Truss Way"My economic plan was sound" - The Trussinator herself 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 26/02/2026As we begin to emerge from hibernation we need to work out how best to make a come-back in this cruel, cruel world. Thankfully, we just need to take a leaf out of a former PM's playbook to understand how to laugh in the face of total despair and abject failure... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comBouncing back the Liz Truss Way"My economic plan was sound" - The Trussinator herself 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 20/02/2026The amazing Waterstones discount deal to order my book ends in 11 short hours (midnight tonight)! BUY IT NOW. Use this link and quote the discount code 'FEB26'. PS please forward this offer to anyone who enjoyed Cityboy. Cheers, Geraint shorturl.at/wNOWGshorturl.atHow to Con Friends and Manipulate People by Geraint Anderson | WaterstonesBuy How to Con Friends and Manipulate People by Geraint Anderson from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Waterstones are offering a 25% discount for pre-orders on my new book FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS ONLY (ending midnight Friday). Use this link and the code 'FEB 26' and find out how to win! shorturl.at/wNOWG 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Highly amused to see an article in the Sun today in which I make the undeniable claim that my time in the City made the shenanigans shown in the C4 show 'Industry' look like a Christian Union meeting. Pre-order my latest book 'How to Con Friends and Manipulate People' using this link geni.us/YsMum 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 05/01/2026This Wednesday (7th January) at 3pm GMT, I’ll be going live on Substack with acclaimed author Eleanor Anstruther for a candid conversation about writing, satire and psychopaths. Viewers can ask live questions. Hope you’ll join us; here is the link: open.substack.com/live-stream/...?open.substack.comLIVE SOON: In conversation with Geraint AndersonStarting Jan 7 at 10:00 AM EST 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Ever thought your boss, partner or president is a psychopath? Find out how they operate in my new book 'How to Con Friends and Manipulate People' and join the winning team! Click here: tinyurl.com/I-want-to-be...tinyurl.comHow to Con Friends and Manipulate People: The Subtle Art of Being a Total PsychopathRead it now: 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 11/12/2025open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comLearn to Lie Like Trump This Christmas!“I think I’m the most honest human being, perhaps, that God ever created.” – Donald Trump (April 2022) 010
Reposted by Geraint AndersonGeraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 11/12/2025What will be the most important skill to possess this Christmas? Present-wrapping? Cooking sprouts? Ignoring hangovers? No, read on and find out… open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comLearn to Lie Like Trump This Christmas!“I think I’m the most honest human being, perhaps, that God ever created.” – Donald Trump (April 2022) 011
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 11/12/2025What will be the most important skill to possess this Christmas? Present-wrapping? Cooking sprouts? Ignoring hangovers? No, read on and find out… open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comLearn to Lie Like Trump This Christmas!“I think I’m the most honest human being, perhaps, that God ever created.” – Donald Trump (April 2022) 011
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 08/12/2025I wonder if Freud would have anything to say about this Tweet Elon Musk just posted showing how big his rocket is compared to everyone else’s #tinypenis 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 04/12/2025This unusually positive article is getting a great reception... please do share it with anyone who's feeling depressed because of the disappointing news that Putin, Netanyahu, Trump and Ed Sheeran all seem in such robust health currently... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comAlways Look on the Bright Side of Life“A positive attitude won’t solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.” - Herm Albright 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 04/12/2025A once in lifetime opportunity to hear some unequivocally positive stuff from this miserable bastard - a genuine, sincere appraisal of how I view life and I hope it improves your day! PS if you like this kind of thing feel free to subscribe to my Substack account... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comAlways Look on the Bright Side of Life“A positive attitude won’t solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.” - Herm Albright 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 28/11/2025To shag or not to shag that is the question - and today's youth may be responding with an unusual answer... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comSex, Pies and Video Games“It’s like when you are young and you think if you are not having sex you’re wasting your time.” – Mick Jagger 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Check out my new Substack post and find out what your kids are (not) up to and why they're not. Do subscribe (free) to me on Substack if you like this kind of thing... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comSex, Pies and Video Games“It’s like when you are young and you think if you are not having sex you’re wasting your time.” – Mick Jagger 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Everyone over the age of 50 seems to concur with my Substack article's conclusion that the 90s were literally the peak of human civilization... but do you agree? open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comThe ’90s: Humanity’s Final Masterpiece“Nostalgia ain't what it used to be” - Peter De Vries 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 20/11/2025The 90s was the greatest decade in human history: Discuss. Feel free to forward my latest Substack article to anyone who may (or may not) feel the same and do subscribe if you like this kind of thing... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comThe ’90s: Humanity’s Final Masterpiece“Nostalgia ain't what it used to be” - Peter De Vries 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 14/11/2025If you want to understand the most destructive force on earth, read this Substack article, you must... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comFear, the cause of all evil is“Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” - Yoda 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 13/11/2025This week's Substack article proposes that Yoda may be the most profound philosopher under three foot tall ever to wave a lightsaber in anger. Do subscribe/follow me on Substack if you like this sort of thing... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comFear, the cause of all evil is“Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” - Yoda 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Thrilled to announce my fab agent Clare Grist Taylor has sold my book, "How to Con Friends and Manipulate People", to August Books (Ed Ause Abdelaq). Out 2 July 2026, it espouses behaving like a psycho. It's a parody but most leaders will mistake it for a manual www.thebookseller.com/rights/augus...thebookseller.comAugust Books signs 'searingly funny' personal-development parodyAugust Books has signed How to Con Friends and Manipulate People, a "searingly funny" personal-development parody by Geraint Anderson, the author of Cityboy: Beer and Loathing in the Square Mile (John... 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Read on and see if you agree with my controversial thesis about what primal force is driving young American men to become ever more right wing whilst the fairer sex become more progressive... #MAGA open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comMake Arseholes Get Girlfriends Again!“If they could get laid, half of them would never pick up a Kalashnikov” - French philosopher Pascal Bruckner on Islamist terrorists 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 06/11/2025This week's Substack article poses the question: are young men turning to #MAGA in a desperate bid to get laid? The answer may surprise you... PS if you like this kind of thing do follow/subscribe to me on Substack. Gx open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comMake Arseholes Get Girlfriends Again!“If they could get laid, half of them would never pick up a Kalashnikov” - French philosopher Pascal Bruckner on Islamist terrorists 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 10/10/2025In this week's Substack article I reveal the one genuine conspiracy that is screwing up our world... oh, and there's a free tinfoil hat if you subscribe or share... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comBeing a baby-eating Satanist ain’t all fun and games‘It is easier to fool people than convince them they have been fooled.’ – Mark Twain 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Have you ever wondered why you're not thriving in today's world? If so, why not join our satanic global conspiracy and really start maximising your potential... #Qanon #conspiracytheories #Truthdom #DYOR open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comBeing a baby-eating Satanist ain’t all fun and games‘It is easier to fool people than convince them they have been fooled.’ – Mark Twain 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Does the foul play at the Ryder Cup reflect a brutalization of American culture... or should I get out more?! open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comMake Golf Loutish Again‘We become vicious by looking upon vicious men.’ – Seneca, Roman philosopher 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Does what we witnessed at the Ryder Cup last weekend herald a new era of boorishness, arrogance and dodgy combovers? I think it probably does... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comMake Golf Loutish Again‘We become vicious by looking upon vicious men.’ – Seneca, Roman philosopher 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 26/09/2025What statement in this article could possibly have led to an American pal, somewhat ironically, threatening to 'kick my ass'? Do follow/subscribe on Substack if you also want to kick my ass... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comLife, liberty and the pursuit of savagery“I’m afraid of Americans” - David Bowie 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 25/09/2025In this week's Substack article I explore why America is the most violent, blood-stained democratic nation in the world. If you like this kind of thing do subscribe or follow me on Substack open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comLife, liberty and the pursuit of savagery“I’m afraid of Americans” - David Bowie 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 19/09/2025There is one event, more than any other, that explains exactly why Western society has become a cesspit of paranoia, populists and polarisation. The clue is that I witnessed it first-hand... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comCivilisation: My part in its downfall“Our enemies… never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country… and neither do we.” – George W. Bush (cosplay cowboy & US president 2001-09) 010
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Check out this week's Substack article and find out exactly why the world is as screwed up as it is... oh, and why it's my fault. Do follow/subscribe if you like this kind of thing... geraintanderson.substack.com/p/civilisati... 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Are you tired of slaving away at your 9-5 trying to make a few quid but barely able to get by? Then why not set up a personality cult and start really raking it in? This week's Substack explains exactly how to perform this remarkably easy feat.... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comHow to set up a personality cult“If you want to get rich, you start a religion." – convicted fraudster but indisputably sincere founder of the perfectly rational religion of Scientology, L Ron Hubbard 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Find out in this week's Substack the playbook his Magasty should use when he finally decides to make his move on those cheese-eating surrender monkeys north of the border... open.substack.com/pub/gerainta...open.substack.comHow to justify invading Canada in 6 easy steps“The only thing that makes sense is for Canada to become our cherished Fifty First State” – The Trumpster 000
Geraint Anderson @cityboy69.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Hi, I've started writing a weekly satirical piece on Substack. This week I've created my own "Glossary for the Manosphere". If you enjoy it please do subscribe or follow. Cheer, Geraint open.substack.com/pub/gerainta... 000