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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 30/09/2026

Beyond the LHC: The Future of Particle Physics, our panel from Latitude, is up now to watch on Patreon featuring @helenczerski.bsky.social, @jonbutterworth.bsky.social & @particleclara.bsky.social. Podcast version out later this week for all. Subscribe at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 29/09/2026

The #NineLessons site is updated with some new guests as well as letting you know who's on which night! Loads more to come obv but new guests joining @robinince.bsky.social inc. @particleclara.bsky.social, Olga Koch, Mark Spencer and @romatheengineer.bsky.social Tix - cosmicshambles.com/ninelessons

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 25/09/2026

In part 6 of 'For the Record' we travel to North America to talk to former Smithsonian curator and member of the Mohawk nation, Tim Johnson, about the influence of the music of indigenous Americans on genres such as the blues. Watch the full series for free at www.youtube.com/show/VLPLoVT...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 24/09/2026

In our latest podcast, @soozaphone.bsky.social talks to us about how health warnings on products with specific targeting are much more effective at changing behaviours than broader messages. Listen to the full ep with Suzi, and Alanna Smith, out now on The Incomplete Shambles Podcast.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 22/09/2026

New ep of Incomplete Shambles Podcast up now. We look at the rise of health misinformation + effective health labelling with @soozaphone.bsky.social & very special guest WNBA superstar Alanna Smith chatting about her research & juggling it with being a pro athlete open.spotify.com/episode/65M4...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 18/09/2026

New Incomplete Shambles podcast out on Tues next week looking at the increase in people's susceptibility to health misinformation and the value of good labelling of health products. We chat to epidemiologist @soozaphone.bsky.social and psychology researcher (and WNBA superstar no less) Alanna Smith.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 17/09/2026

In part 4 of 'For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music' we explore the invention of instruments and come face to face with the oldest surviving guitar in the world thanks to Professor Gabriele Rossi Rognoni at the Royal College of Music. Watch full ep at www.youtube.com/channel/UC6J...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 09/09/2026

Have you listened to the latest Incomplete Shambles Podcast episode yet? Look back at the last twenty years of scientific discovery with @robinince.bsky.social, @helenczerski.bsky.social, @particleclara.bsky.social, @turiking.bsky.social & @seismatters.bsky.social. Wherever you get podcasts.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 08/09/2026

Our opening night panel from Latitude, '20 years of Scientific Discovery' with @robinince.bsky.social, @helenczerski.bsky.social, @seismatters.bsky.social, @turiking.bsky.social and @particleclara.bsky.social is out now on The Incomplete Shambles Podcast. Listen now! open.spotify.com/episode/1Ws0...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 03/09/2026

Here's a look at your first lot of guests for Nine Lessons 2026! Joining @robinince.bsky.social will be the likes of @astrokatie.com, @helenczerski.bsky.social, @seismatters.bsky.social, Zoe Barnett, Tadiwa Mahlunge, James Payne and many more! Tix & more guests - cosmicshambles.com/ninelessons

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 02/09/2026

Patreon supporters, our opening night panel from Latitude with @robinince.bsky.social, @helenczerski.bsky.social, @turiking.bsky.social, @particleclara.bsky.social & @seismatters.bsky.social will be out for your viewing pleasure on Friday. Subscribe at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 01/09/2026

In our special subscriber exclusive tenth ep of 'For the Record' music writer and founding member of The Membranes, John Robb, recalls seeing The Stranglers at their famous Lancaster University gig in 1977. Subscribe to watch the bonus 10th episode at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 31/08/2026

Exclusively for Patreon and Substack paid subscribers, a special bonus tenth episode of For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music is OUT NOW! These are the stories of the music that matters to the people who told its story to us. Sign up patreon.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 28/08/2026

It's the perfect way to end your Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK. The episode concludes with a special performance from Koroleko Moussa too! Exclusive to our paid subscribers at Patreon and Substack without whom this epic series wouldn't exist. Sign up at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 28/08/2026

Over two + hours we create not just the ultimate eclectic playlist, but our interviewees tell the stories of the music that matters to them. They helped us tell music's story, now they'll tell us their stories of music. Expect everything from traditional indigenous songs to Top 40 hits.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 28/08/2026

At the end of every interview we did for 'For the Record', which was a lot, we asked each person what was a piece of music that the mere thought of gave them a visceral reaction. A tingle down the spine if you will. Episode 10, out on Mon, exclusive for Patreons, gathers them all together.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 25/08/2026

The incomparable Dolly Parton appears via some rare archive footage in ‘For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music’. Farewell to not just a remarkable artist, but an even more remarkable human being. We could all be a bit more like Dolly.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 25/08/2026

Another delightful review of our presentation of Mama G's The Magic Bookmark at Edinburgh Fringe. 2 for 1 tickets all week thanks to edfest.com/whats-on/mam...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 25/08/2026

Just under a week until the special 2+ hour bonus episode of 'For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music' is out for Patreon and Substack paid subscribers! Sign up now to get it sent to you on Monday Aug 31st! patreon.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 24/08/2026

We cover all aspects of music in 'For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music' and that's why if you're going to talk about opera, you simply must talk about Bugs Bunny and Chuck Jones' masterpiece, 'What's Opera Doc?' Discover more in Part 5 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQLQ...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 23/08/2026

A lovely 5 star review for Mama G in Broadway World this week! Playing at The Teviot at the Fringe until Aug 31. www.broadwayworld.com/scotland/art...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 20/08/2026

It was often unclear what the myth of ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’ was meant to be other than the ones the filmmakers themselves made up. Our expert review pod with @thepublicturner.bsky.social, @ginarippon.bsky.social, Camilla Pang, @drdeanburnett.bsky.social & @robinindooroutdoor.bsky.social is out now

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 19/08/2026

After Channel 4's 'The Great ADHD Myth?' aired last night, we gathered some experts to review just how wrong it got things. @robinince.bsky.social chats to Camilla Pang, @ginarippon.bsky.social, @drdeanburnett.bsky.social & @thepublicturner.bsky.social Full chat on The Incomplete Shambles Podcast.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 19/08/2026

Recording our podcast review right now of the ADHD 'documentary' that aired on Channel 4 last night. @robinince.bsky.social is joined by @ginarippon.bsky.social, @thepublicturner.bsky.social & Camilla Pang. @drdeanburnett.bsky.social will be joining via pre-record in the final podcast. Out tomorrow

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 18/08/2026

The special bonus tenth episode of 'For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music' will be out for Patreon and Substack paid subscribers on August 31st! Sign up at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 18/08/2026

For the ep on classical music & opera in ‘For the Record' we were honoured to spend some time with the legendary composer Shirley J Thompson, considered to be the first woman in Europe to have composed & conducted a symphony within the last 40 years. Full ep @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQLQ...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 15/08/2026

If you enjoyed For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music can we suggest you give it a little rate and review on IMDb perhaps? www.imdb.com/title/tt3928...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 14/08/2026

We gathered a panel of experts to talk about the upcoming Channel 4 documentary on ADHD and the damage already done just by its press release alone. With @robinince.bsky.social, @drdeanburnett.bsky.social, @ginarippon.bsky.social & Sarah Turner. Full episode on The Incomplete Shambles Podcast

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 12/08/2026

New podcast episode out today on The Incomplete Shambles Podcast and it's a Book Shambles reunion! @robinince.bsky.social & @josielong.bsky.social chat to Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason live at Latitude 2026. Wherever you get your podcasts!

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 11/08/2026

In some of Charlotte Ritchie’s pieces to camera in ‘For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music’, she sits at a desk behind an ever changing mountain of music books. Here's a slideshow of every book that was piled up on that desk! Go get some & stream the series from YouTube.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 11/08/2026

Strong agree. Go catch Mama G, presented by us Shambles folks, at the Fringe - tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:6760/

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 11/08/2026

Recording a special podcast on neurodiversity and its portrayal in the media (and certain upcoming documentaries) today. Out next week.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 10/08/2026

WE'RE BACK! The iconic science & culture variety night Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People returns to @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social, London for 4 big shows this Dec. Hosted by @robinince.bsky.social, tickets on sale NOW, profits to charity as ever www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 09/08/2026

The Bollywood musical can be traced back to the pioneer of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke. We explored this in 'For the Record' by chatting with Prof Rajinder Dudrah, author of The Bollywood Reader. Watch all episodes, for free, on YouTube now. www.youtube.com/show/VLPLoVT...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 07/08/2026

Podcast News: All new Shambles podcast eps will now be in one easy feed (the old Science Shambles one) under a new banner: The Incomplete Shambles Podcast. All Latitude panels, Book Shambles specials etc will all appear here. Subscribe links at cosmicshambles.com/podcasts CC @robinince.bsky.social

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 05/08/2026

In episode three of ‘For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music’ we were honoured to be able to sit down in Walyalup with musician, activist and Nyoongar elder Richard Walley to talk about the history, and oral traditions, of First Nation Australian music. Watch - www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBD3...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 30/07/2026

Not just an epic nine part docuseries, 'For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music' also contains eight brand new exclusive live performances from these incredible artists with our Shambles band. Watch the series and songs entirely free on our YouTube channel - youtube.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 27/07/2026

Latitude 2026 wrapped! Here’s our incredible team that turned a forest into a Shambles Forest over the past 8 days! Lots of videos, podcasts, pics and more to come from this year’s fest. Huge thanks to all the performers, Latitude crew and the many thousands of you that came! See you in 2027!

Six people in high vis vests stand under a big blue arch that says The cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 26/07/2026

It’s the penultimate performance of the Cosmic Shambles Forest at Latitude for 2026. @robinince.bsky.social and Jakko Jakszyk. Full report, videos, podcasts and more to come.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 21/07/2026

A busy day of painting and building in the Shambles Forest at Latitude today.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 20/07/2026

The Beatles are undoubtedly the biggest group in music history. In episode 8 of 'For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music' we travelled to Liverpool to find out what the key factors were that made them such a cultural milestone. Watch all episodes now on YouTube www.youtube.com/show/VLPLoVT...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 18/07/2026

The legendary David McAlmont was our Credits Cover performer for the final episode of For the Record as he took on The Commodores, selected by Charlotte Ritchie. Watch the full performance, and series, here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp75...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 17/07/2026

A bit floored by this incredible review in the Hindustan Times today, one of the biggest newspapers in India. Watch the full series at youtube.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 17/07/2026

We began our story of music by exploring the first sounds in the Universe dating all the way back to the Big Bang. Our guide to these early sounds was @astrokatie.com Watch all eps of ‘For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music’ at www.youtube.com/show/VLPLoVT...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 16/07/2026

Here it is, your jam packed schedule for The Cosmic Shambles Forest at this year’s Latitude Festival. Two stages of science, comedy, music, poetry and more, a Museum Street and vendors to explore plus other Shambles shows around the festival. Download the Latitude app for any last minute changes!

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 15/07/2026

Because a few people have asked this week, in case you missed it, you can find extensive reading lists and playlists relating to each episode of For the Record on our site here - cosmicshambles.com/fortherecord

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 15/07/2026

Josie and @robinince.bsky.social hit the road for a mini Shambles tour later this year. Get your tickets now!

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 15/07/2026

We complete our incomplete history with the final episode of For the Record tomorrow night and here's some of the topics we'll be looking at. Watch here from 9pm youtu.be/lp75UZKxRbo?...

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 14/07/2026

While working on other experiments, Thomas Edison would stumble on an accidental byproduct that would change music, history forever. Jonathan Scott and others tell the story in episode four of 'For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music'. Watch at youtube.com/cosmicshambles

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 12/07/2026

We take a look at some of music's ties to religion in part five of For the Record including how chanting came to be. Dr Edward Breen is just one of the experts we spoke with. Watch the series entirely for free on our YouTube channel youtube.com/cosmicshambles

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