Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Has anyone ever made a good "satire" about the climate crisis tho'? 100
Reposted by Jo dBGwladruns @gwladruns.bsky.social · 30/09/2026'Spooky season'static.klipy.comLogan Roy's 'F*ck Off' from SuccessionALT: Logan Roy's 'F*ck Off' from Succession 3182
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026My timeline is full of people moaning about the speech before he gave it. All you had to was wait a few hours, watch/listen/read it and the form a view rather than just constant miserablist and despair. It's simply not healthy. 2151
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Danny “Tommo” on such an obvious hustle, it’s almost embarrassing. Of course anyone giving him £ deserves to be taken for a ride, and it’s delicious to see them lose money, so… 320
Reposted by Jo dBJessica Price @delafina777.bsky.social · 27/09/2026“It’s not ALL men.” None of the 50+ men the Cornell rapists invited to come join them in raping a woman they’d drugged went to the authorities or tried to stop it. Not all men would rape an unconscious woman, but where are the men who’d try to stop it, or EVEN FUCKING OBJECT? 332024659
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026This is, of course, right. But the replies to the original post (not the one I’m quoting) are doing their best to prove the Rolling Stone journalist right tbh. 340
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Well, I think we’ve all learned today why Shakespeare is a wonderful poet and stylist and why most of you aren’t. 100
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026For those reading Matthew Sweet’s brilliant Barbara Cartland biography, here is her brother’s plaque in the Commons. 110
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026There’s a scooter rally/ weekend in my little market town. Just walked through hundreds of drunk and/or gakked up over 50s on way to and back from cinema. Just the three overtly racist comments from the “mods”. 570
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Good god, the utter bollocks peoole will say and repeat never ceases toamaze me. Yep, China’s military spend is close to zero. Definitely. 140
Reposted by Jo dBSongdog @songdog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Saturday 10th October, a mere TWO WEEKS today, we’re looking forward to returning to the lovely Front Room theatre in Weston Super Mare. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.com/frontroomwsm... — hope to see you there! #songdog #frontroomWSMticketsource.comSongdog at Front Room Weston-Super-MareTickets are now available for Songdog at Front Room Weston-Super-Mare, Weston-Super-Mare on Sat 10 Oct 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now! 013
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Is there a good (non Athletic, I don’t subscribe) forensic read about Man City charges and actions that isn’t just from either pissy fans of other clubs (including mine) focusing on what it means for them, but is more big picture/in depth? Or do I just have to wait until the formal announcement? 300
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026End of week. Feet up for a bit, gin and tonic and #nowplaying 030
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It’s a shame that people who make films adapted from books have all the original books in shops, homes and libraries destroyed and endure they can never be read again, leaving people entirely unable to return to the source if they don’t like the adaptation. 130
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Lots of those people furious that media outlets are calling all those fascists/rioters/agitators “vigilantes” “activists” or “protesters” seem to be content with the twee and kitschy “Captain Thugwash” instead. Mmm. 230
Reposted by Jo dBJane Hill @janehill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A year ago today I went to my GP’s surgery after a summer of being treated for IBS, feeling somehow that we were missing something. By the end of the day I was admitted to hospital with Stage 3 ovarian cancer. Here’s the blogpost I wrote about it. janehill64.substack.com/p/have-you-g...janehill64.substack.comHave you got somebody with you?Thoughts from the longest day. 96825
Reposted by Jo dBBilly Edwards @biiilyedwards.bsky.social · 25/09/2026www.theguardian.com/music/2026/s...theguardian.com‘Everyone can relate to pain and struggle. So I’m sharing mine’: Michael Kiwanuka on life after his devastating strokeThe Mercury prize winner hasn’t been able to go home since falling ill last summer. In his only interview, he opens up about the ‘poignancy’ of finally releasing the new album his stroke shelved 092
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Oooh, their hoodies and shorts have already faded grey in the machine. (*their mums doing the hot wash probably) 050
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Just seen a clip of one of those interminable podcasts where two comedians who know each other very well chat in front of big microphones. Anyway the hot take on this one was “was interested you felt Rivals series 2 glamourised the Tories, interesting view.” A JILLY COOPER NOVEL? TORY?static.klipy.comNo Way - Kate Wyler (Keri Russell)ALT: No Way - Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) 151
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Had a nice time yesterday popping into the Harris, Preston to see the Horrockses exhibition. Recommended if you're near 380
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Conversation with Aged P about health thing “well, that’s what google AI says”. “Mum, careful with that, it only looks up things written anywhere by anyone and collects it.” “Well, that’s all doctors do really when you think about it.” 040
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Coltrane on Radio 2: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukThe Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum - John Coltrane at 100 - BBC SoundsCelebrating the great saxophonist John Coltrane 110
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Surprised that Gwendoline Riley wasn't shortlisted, and I really liked Chloe Aridjis from the long list. But it's a strong list. Haven't read two of them, but will be surprised if I like either of them more that Rebecca Perry, May We Feed The King, which I loved. At the moment, that's my pick. 030
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I've always found Bake Off a bit dull and not especially engaging, so haven't seen much of it. I am of course watching tonight because The Man on the Sofa is very keen to watch tonight. For some reason.static.klipy.comBottom: Richie's Shocking ReactionALT: Bottom: Richie's Shocking Reaction 2100
Reposted by Jo dBMat Riches @matriches.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Accidentally just invented the Bubble Bathysphere. 013
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Thought I’d check in to Greatest Huts radio for a few minutes for Popmaster. “Tuesdays can be a difficult day. But shall I tell you what’s good about Tuesdays? Shall I. They’re not Mondays!” *Manic Monday by the Bangles starts playing* Needless to say, I did not stay for the quiz. 260
Reposted by Jo dBBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Happy birthday to Toni Basil. Here's a clip of Bruce Conner's very cool 1966 film of her dancing to her song Breakaway, which became a collectable Northern Soul single. Watch a short documentary about the making of the video at youtu.be/5CHtEASlzG8 (THREAD) 820744
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Rosemary Harris is 99 today. What an actor she is. What a career. 120
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Been put on a “English traitors” list by an American for this post. 190
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026At the in laws so idly put #TOTP before she watches Corrie. Utter pish from start to finish. 120
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The Spencer Churchills are historically even worse than the Windsors. Put both families up against the wall. 180
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Popped to Edinburgh to see the Gwen John Strange Beauties exhibition. Highly recommended if you can get there. 030
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The Daily Mail headline is more hard hitting (calling it abuse, not protests and pointing out they were reducing humans, calling out deliberate misinformation) than many other papers and “neutral” broadcasters, awkwardly for my prejudices. 241
Reposted by Jo dBNicola Kelly @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I have spent weeks shadowing the RNLI and I can tell you, they do it out of nothing more than compassion. Wrote about the heroes I've met over the years in this free-to-read post. nicolakelly.substack.com/p/the-rnli-a...nicolakelly.substack.comThe RNLI aren't traitors; they're heroesI have spent weeks shadowing lifeboat crews. Here's what they do and what it's like. 341504485
Reposted by Jo dBDavid Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Thrilled to have written the introduction, interview with conductor John Wilson and - for those who don’t (yet) know the terrific plot inside-out - the entire synopsis of Frank Loesser’s musical comedy masterpiece for the COMPLETE Guys and Dolls: on sale/streaming today! youtu.be/KGAo4NrmMrc?...youtu.beGuys and Dolls | John Wilson | Sinfonia of London | Take Back Your MinkYouTube video by Chandos Records 1209
Reposted by Jo dBJo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026“I might as well say this now. Sue Cook has pulled out.” 05712
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Why are the Piddington racists getting so much serious coverage? An actual piece on the proper evening news. 130
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Interested in how Private Eye will cover the latest Letby updates next issue.static.klipy.comHappy Pig Car RideALT: Happy Pig Car Ride 120
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026“ex-soap actors in drab cardigans nursing visibly empty coffee mugs while standing alone in fitted kitchens from B&Q’s These Lies Are Tearing Your Marriage Apart Babes® range.” Again @dempster2000.bsky.social paints perfect images with words. 260
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Just listened to a podcast where the panel seriously talked about XG as if it is An Actual Thing, and suggested referees should be statists or data specialists with degrees. Can’t these people stay in their rooms playing games and let everyone else play football? 4121
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Revisiting Bright Phoebus tonight, aren't we? stollerhall.com/whats-on/bri...stollerhall.comStoller Hall | Bright Phoebus RevisitedTickets on sale Friday 8 May, 9am. LAL & MIKE WATERSON'S BRIGHT PHOEBUS REVISITED FEATURING MARRY WATERSON • ELIZA CARTHY • DARAGH LYNCH ... 010
Jo dB @jodb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight and Ward Thomas join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the BBC Singers for a very special tribute to the late Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, at the Last Night of the Proms. *shudders* 680
Reposted by Jo dBFourfoot @fourfoot.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as though ten thousand thirsty Park Run Led By Donkeys Glastodads cried out at once and were silenced. 4285
Reposted by Jo dBTricia Lockwood @tricialockwood.bsky.social · 11/09/2026three poems up at grantagranta.comThree Poems‘My parents let other / People change my diaper, Nelson told him, / And now, I think, they should not have done / That.’ Three poems by Patricia Lockwood. 06511
