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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just found this in my kitchen…

A gingerbread man poking out of a paper bag, on which is written: “Max, release me from the pain of this life, consume me utterly, love M.R. Gingerbreadman”

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I’ve been shortlisted for Independent Editor of the year at the BSME Awards! What lovely news for a rainy humpday.

The image reads "The British Society of Magazine Editors Awards 2026 Shortlisted"

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Ooh look what came in today’s post. Looking forward to cracking this one open…

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In fairness, for all the game’s flaws, we had a hoot playing it, with this nailbiting finale. (And I won. Just.)

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I bought a pile of great games to play while on holiday (Azul, Courtisans, Greylune, The Old King’s Crown). The holiday home had a few games of its own. So here’s what we’re now playing…

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Time to record a lovely summer mix, methinks.

A laptop showing a Traktor mix in progress

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The AI scambots now think I’m the author of The Da Vinci Code. How insulting.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Very excited by today’s post…

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Today’s bank-holiday viewing… Let’s see how this matches up to my childhood memories…

A TV showing the title card for ‘The Flight of Dragons’

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This may have been the @empiremagazine.bsky.social cover feature I was born to write… Amazing job by Max Loffler on the subs edition art!

Empire’s subs edition cover showing an illustration of Castle Grayskull and He-Man’s Sword of Power

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

First mix of ‘26. Get in.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Just about to unbox my last Xmas present (bought using gift vouchers). Looking forward to this…

The board game Vantage on a space-themed playmat

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Boxing Day games - played simultaneously, in two different rooms… (Harmonies and The Old King’s Crown)

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Oh just sharing this amazing sky I saw this morning.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

It’s a rainy half-term day, so I’m getting this on my table for the first time ever. Come on Splendor, impress me!

A game of Splendor set up for three players

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Sure! Two books I’m very proud of are published this very day: one on James Cameron (who was huge in my world growing up), and one one Christopher Nolan (who had a huge impact on my professional life).

Two books - one on James Cameron, one on Christopher Nolan

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Sadly I can’t make it to Essen Spiel this week, for the first time in four years. But I have played The Old King’s Crown three times in the past three days, so I can’t complain too much.

A game of The Old King’s Crown in progress

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I’m just unboxing Emberheart by Mindclash Games - art by Andrew Bosley - and I have to say this “Grunt” looks very familiar. Ring any bells, @watchitplayed.tv?

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Oh wow, Stereo is my absolute favourite tune by them.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Very pleased with my new poster…

A yellow poster showing a map of dance music and rave culture

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

I really enjoyed Ayar - somehow manages to be both simple and complex at the same time.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Quote this with a book you read way too young that explains why you are the way you are.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Just got home from holiday to find advance copies of my next two Iconic Directors books have arrived. And what a handsome pair they are…

Copies of books about James Cameron & Christopher Nolan, by Dan Jolin.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

And, right now, especially with Starmer's admission of regret over THAT speech, I'm feeling optimistic that we have the (good)will to keep London, and the UK, that way. Anyway, here's a pic of all the performers from that evening (all unsigned, I believe.) I hope they all make it BIG.

A group of musicians at the end of a great gig.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

So this evening I was given an award: “Vibe of the Show”, by the amazing Nigerian singer Maka. ❤️

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

LCD Soundsystem. Brixton Academy. Giant disco ball. Yay.

LCD Soundsystem playing Brixton Academy.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I’m loving this Disney+ still for Return of the Jedi. Makes the film look like a frat-house comedy.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

It’s finally arrived: the best possible version of my favourite-ever album. Listening right now, and I’m not ashamed to say I have tear-streaked cheeks.

The special vinyl edition of Orbital’s Brown Album.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Loved this one, Ian - my fave Origin Story yet! (Mars is also a big theme in board gaming, by the way… )

The board games Terraforming Mars & On Mars

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

It’s time for some Impossible Missioning. Final Reckoning style.

The IMAX intro screen for the Mission Impossible Final Reckoning UK press screening

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Oooh, the new @empiremagazine.bsky.social’s here, with my scoop-packed, set-visiting cover story on Jurassic World Rebirth!

The subs cover edition of Empire issue 441

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

This is working out well.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Few things are so pleasing as a completed Carcassonne game.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Got a date tonight with an old, old friend.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

In the final stages of playing the Arcs Blighted Reach campaign. Love the base game, but I’ve gotta say this version is one of the most slow-moving, rules-referency and confusing games I’ve ever played. Brain. Fried.

A game of Arcs: The Blighted Reach in full swing.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

My son found this old photo of me, which I’d totally forgotten about…

Dan Jolin with Aaron Paul at a Breaking Bad art event.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

NEW BOOK ALERT! Here's my next two in the Iconic Directors series (cover art by Luke Bird) - two filmmakers VERY close to my heart. These are published 23 October, and available to pre-order now!

The cover of Christopher Nolan: The Complete Unofficial Guide, featuring a hat and a nuclear explosion.

The cover of James Cameron: The Complete Unofficial Guide, featuring a pair of Terminator sunglasses.

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Last night my son Max played bass for Maka, an amazing soul/jazz/afrobeat singer, at his first ‘pro’ gig. Sharing this ‘cos I’m super-proud of him, obviously, but also because Maka deserves your ears and attention!

Maka performing at The Crazy Coqs on 25 Feb 2025

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Dan Jolin @danjolin.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Preparing for another mushroom war this evening…

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