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J. P. Paradise

@jpparadise.bsky.social
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Blaming on his boots the faults of his feet. Responsible, and offering no apologies for The Other Side Of Paradise podcast of short stories and audio plays. One quarter of @grimhavencomradio.bsky.social

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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 3h
The Spambusters
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Das Bot
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
BBC News - Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Lord Watson praises his new employers but says there are "legitimate questions" about big tech firms that "require answers".
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
When I had an ST1100 I wanted to upgrade to the ST1300 but couldn't afford it. Now they are selling for less than some laptops!
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
£690 for the Pan?!!!!
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
My parents got my brother to buy a smart speaker for them as they 'don't buy things off the internet because it stores your personal information' but will happily spend the day shouting at a device...that logs your personal information. I'm praying that I'm adopted.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Was just about to say that seems excessive until I reviewed our house; including patio doors and access via a connected garage we have six, which is probably four more than we need. It's not even a big house.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
If I ever start a band it's going to be called Too Many Pigs. The first album will be Many Feral Swine In A Basement.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hogging the airwaves again! Thanks to BBC Upload for playing my short audio-drama 'Construction Time Again', using a Depeche Mode album title as a prompt for Ian Diddsms and John Osborn to get up to shenanigans on a building site. And, as always, if we can do it, so can you. Get creating.
BBC Upload logo with text 'We're getting featured on Upload'.Email from BBC Upload
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
No spoilers! Going to see it this week.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Would 100% pay to see that!
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
To be, or not to be; that is the fucking question.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a fucking horse!
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"We gave a class of eight year olds matches and fireworks and were surprised by the number of injuries..." BBC News - OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
OpenAI bots meddled with US government agencies, including SEC and Census
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Along with McKellan's Richard III
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Stuck My Kingdom For A Horse
Alt: My Kingdom For A Horse scene from the 1995 Ian McKellan adaptation of Richard III
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Generally milk after so you can determine the strength of the brew and add the correct amount of milk.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The problem is that it will get better, and then writers, actors, production staff are all out of work.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Cathedral is a definite. Not sure about my chances of stumbling across the Pevsner in Wiltshire but will give it my best shot.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
That's 12 more than those who interact with another account I run in support of a podcast. It is hard work trying to get reach. I have no idea what the answer is.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Heading there next weekend for our wedding anniversary. Were going to a gig...that has been cancelled because the musician injured himself gardening. Accommodation is already booked so going anyway. Hit me up with suggestions of places to visit.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Looks like a grass snake to me
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
December 2027: navigation in the US becomes impossible after the tangerine tantrum finally renames every landmark, place, town, city, state, street, road, etc, 'America'.
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Grimhaven Community Radio @grimhavencomradio.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
& shall applaud in the appropriate places. Failure to do so will result in withdrawal of margarine rations and confiscation of trousers. Citizens are reminded to dress appropriately as hurricane conditions are forecast. The wearing of both standard-issue cardigans is recommended. Message ends. 2/2
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Grimhaven Community Radio @grimhavencomradio.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Hear ye, oh hear ye! All citizens of Grimhaven are to lend us their ears by order of the Town Council. The town's broadcasting service is receiving airtime from an outside organisation, the BBC. In honour of this auspicious occasion, citizens will gather in the Market Square... 🧵1/2
Email from local BBC Radio advising that GCR Episode 2 will feature on the BBCUpload West Country programme this week.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
An example of how not to use AI to write your sales pitch. It sure loves the White Horse. www.wiltshireearclinic.com/ear-wax-remo...
wiltshireearclinic.com
Wiltshire Ear Clinic | Earwax Removal Home Visits – Westbury
Safe home visit ear wax removal in Westbury (BA13) with gentle microsuction by CQC-registered nurses. Fast relief for blocked ears beneath the White Horse – no clinic travel. Book online or call 07962...
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Pretty sure Bolt didn't need crash mats, and none of his limbs fell off when he finished.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
10,001 Maniacs
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Didn't stop you eating it...
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Yer tiz... open.acast.com/public/strea...
open.acast.com
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The BBC (I think...my memory is hazy) did a great series called Storm From The East back in the 90s, but definitely time for a reboot.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The Mongol Empire
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A 'seasoned' criminal?
A screenshot from Wiltshire Times website which says, and I am not making this up, 'Criminal wields garlic press in Swindon town centre'.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A bog with a log
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Fly-tipping has gone too far
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
youtu.be/G5x1F9ohRa4?...
youtu.be
The Jesus And Mary Chain - Happy When It Rains (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by UPROXX Indie Mixtape
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
It's all going so well... BBC News - Anthropic's Claude AI escapes tests to hack three organisations - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Anthropic's Claude AI escapes tests to hack three organisations
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Yay! My short audio-story 'Revenge (or a Chef Scorned)' is being played on @bbcupload with @adam_crowther this week. Tune to find out why it doesn't pay to upset the chef. And remember; if we can do this, so can you. Get uploading!
A screenshot of an email from BBC Upload advising that they'll be airing my short audio-story this week.BBC Upload tile stating 'We're getting featured on Upload'
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
What could possibly go wrong?BBC News - OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
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Grimhaven Community Radio @grimhavencomradio.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
All Grimhaven citizens are reminded of their loyal duty to tune in and listen to the latest episode. Failure to do so may result in public humiliation and a place on the ducking stool. embed.acast.com/69d0ebad1d70...
The GCR logo for episode 6 - Aurora Grimulus
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Are you photographing yourself naked...again? Looks like the top of the visor is strategically placed in the second photo.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
My great aunt lived on the 10th floor of Rose Tower when I was young. Fantastic views across Southsea Castle and beyond. Loved watching RN ships arriving and departing.
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Grimhaven Community Radio @grimhavencomradio.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
In honour of this auspicious occasion, citizens will gather in the Market Square at the days and times indicated below, and shall applaud in the appropriate places. Failure to do so will result in ostracisation and debagging. Message ends.
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Grimhaven Community Radio @grimhavencomradio.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Hear ye, oh hear ye! All citizens of Grimhaven are to lend us their ears by order of the Town Council. The town's broadcasting service is receiving airtime from an outside organisation, the BBC.
Email from BBC Upload advising that the first episode of GCR is being aired.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Can't kick the hydrocarbon habit...we just love setting fire to shit.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Now live and as heard on BBC Upload, Henged featuring Ian Diddams and John Osborn, and minus the weird medieval backing music! embed.acast.com/6879823d0d2a...
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Acast Embed Player (46b61606d954201d7c67a6f0cb8a68429bf6318d)
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
This weekend I have been 90% sunscreen.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cp... Police launch murder investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death - BBC News Blimey! Didn't see that coming.
bbc.co.uk
Police launch murder investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death
Devon and Cornwall Police say the 78-year-old was found at her home on Dartmoor in Devon on Thursday with serious injuries.
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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Windsor Davies as Sergeant Major: Oh Dear How Sad
Alt: Windsor Davies as Sergeant Major: Oh Dear How Sad
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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Windsor Davies as Sergeant Major: Oh Dear How Sad
Alt: Windsor Davies as Sergeant Major: Oh Dear How Sad
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J. P. Paradise @jpparadise.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Steve C. Walters, good friend and collaborator on projects has an absolute belter of a poem at the other end of the show at 1:43:30. Thanks BBC Upload. And, as always if we can do it, so can you. Get creating, get uploading.
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