iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Really enjoyed Susan Calman's standup this evening. Highly recommended and, well, just good fun. She knows her audience :)

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Really enjoying The Comedy Bureau - learning about comedy is unsurprisingly fun! I'm doing it just through my ears, but this is also on YouTube. If you'd missed it, like I had, give it a look. Episode webpage: www.youtube.com/@The.Comedy.... Media file: episodes.captivate.fm/episode/00af...

youtube.com

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@smolrobots.bsky.social I get a little joy every time I run a tutorial and know my students will get to use these delightful bots. Thanks again for your artistry and for being you.

An NHS cupboard full of mugs for medical students with delightful little robots of varying types; trying to learn psychiatry

040

Reposted by Proffles

D. Haywick🍁⚒️🎨 @sedhead402.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Quartz has been a vital resource for human civilization for a couple of thousand years. Longer if you include cryptocrystalline varieties of SiO2 (cutting tools). Asagiite is like what? 4 years old? It can afford to wait a few years. Vote quartz. #mincup26

0448

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Team #azurite ... I mean I am always tempted by an underdog, but azurite is just so blue!

010

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Just checked into a premier inn... Windows open and two fans blowing on max with heavy air freshener in the air... Probably not a good sign.

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Memories of an episode of I'm sorry i haven't a clue, I think the Uxbridge dictionary section. "Theodolite", the rear lamp of The Goodies bicycle.

100

Reposted by Proffles

Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 10/07/2026

Cuts to the Students Strategic Priorities Grant could put some nursing courses at risk. We're calling on the UK government to support nurse education and consider better, more effective workforce planning. Patients will ultimately suffer if there aren't enough nurses. Read more ⬇️

bit.ly

University funding: ‘Nursing students deserve better’ | News | Royal College of Nursing

The RCN says cuts to funding from the UK government for nursing courses in universities in England are “very worrying”

072

Reposted by Proffles

Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It's #buyastrangerabook day! Now then, check this offer out. @ginger-kid.bsky.social will buy any selection of kid's books up to £30. So if there are one or two particular kids books you're after, let us know what they are. UK only

11614

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST: EP.275 - KATHY BURKE Episode webpage: shows.acast.com/adambuxton/e... Media file: sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/ad... This was a lovely episode. Kathy is an inspiration.

shows.acast.com

EP.275 - KATHY BURKE | THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

Adam talks with English actor, comedian, writer and director Kathy Burke about her memoir A Mind Of My Own.

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This is a cat check point. Relinquish your most recent cat picture on your phone.

Smudgy, grey torbie. Looking through slatted blinds. She is wearing a blue collar and seems very interested in something outside.

230

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

[Murder of a Famous Bastard] Episode 17: Nature's Bounty podcastaddict.com/murder-of-a-... #moafb "Your friend and mine... The Key" :)

podcastaddict.com

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

#taskmaster. Can't help but wish I had Jo as a friend: so amazingly positive. Such infectious joy!

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

#taskmaster solo task as an open. Great, great start :)

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Noticed a pigeon nest from my hotel window. Been watching mum feed the chicks through the day. Not seen it for an hour and thought: maybe I just missed it? Surprised myself at the relief I felt on seeing her fly back. Hadn't realised how invested I was.

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Definitely one for fans of Maid Marion and Pratchett's Tiffany Aching series. Really fun reads. (Even for us grown ups)

010

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

[Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip] FATIHA EL-GHORRI • 'Cockney Stacking Doll' tour happening now near you! #663 Just listening to this episode. Love Fatiha, love Scroobius. Beautiful episode with a little love letter to Richard Herring in it.

podcastaddict.com

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Took a break from my perpetual re-reading of Patchett. Really enjoyed the first of the Darkwood trilogy by @scriblit.bsky.social Can really see how it would've been an amazing children's TV show. Thus old bloke had a good time in her world. Just bought a couple more of Gaby's books. Recommended.

151

Reposted by Proffles

Squeezy John @johnspiers.co.uk · 14/03/2026

As spring is here, many of you will be thinking about getting your first early potatoes ready to plant soon. Don’t forget that the once popular variety “red Duke of York” is now known as “Potato Mountbatten-Windsor”

10459

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

[What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel] Ep 175 with Robin Ince (Part 2) 🅴 #whatTheFIsGoingOnWithMarkSteel podcastaddict.com/what-the-f-i... Really recommend this. Mark and Robin get quite deep into ND and the bbc while keeping it fun.

podcastaddict.com

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Really good night in Bournemouth watching the excellent @watsoncomedian.bsky.social Also really glad I wasn't the only fan of @murderbastard.bsky.social in the audience. Made me think, though. Mark talked of a friend's prostate problem. The friend was called Hugh...

100

Reposted by Proffles

Mark Watson @watsoncomedian.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.

13250121

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

[Nina and Monkey's Podcast] "IT' is #ninaAndMonkeysPodcast podcastaddict.com/nina-and-mon... Nearly up to date with @ninaconti.bsky.social 's pod. Really good episode. Nina and Monkey really share in this one, including the simultaneous arm cramp of Nina and Monkey's cramp in his, er, cavity.

podcastaddict.com

010

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

44 theunfamiliars.site/comic/44/ I've always appreciated talented people (I can't draw for toffee), and this is not just pretty, but did a good bit of satire of fantasy tropes. Really enjoying this. Can't wait to see where it goes.

theunfamiliars.site

44 – The Unfamiliars

010

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

#howlongathon double recorders from the amazing Flo and Joan

000

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Suitably chaotic with the marvellous Bridget Christie #howlongathon

010

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Very excited for this. Mark Watson's new thing. Tomorrow :)

010

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Loved the first two episodes. Got to find time for this one soon. So nice to be back in the Bravo Two Charlies world. Thankfully available on BBC sounds for those or us who aren't lucky enough to live in Wales.

121

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Only 1 vote in it! Come on, molybdenite fans. You can't let it be only copper ores in the final (however pretty bornite is)

010

Reposted by Proffles

Mineral Cup & Ore Cup @mineralcup.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

#OreCup R2M1: Are you supporting tendrils of native #Copper or dark grains of #ilmenite? Both have less intensive mining processes than most ores & both have fascinating folklore. vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results... results:

mineralcup.org

Results for Semifinals Match 1 — Mineral Cup & Ore Cup

Live results for Copper vs Ilmenite

1106

Reposted by Proffles

Mineral Cup & Ore Cup @mineralcup.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Soft, greasy #Molybdenite faces off against the dark and looming tetrahedrons of #Tetrahedrite for today’s #OreCup match! It’s close so far, repeatedly flipping and currently under a 10-vote margin. Vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results... Results:

mineralcup.org

Results for Round 1 Match 2 — Mineral Cup & Ore Cup

Live results for Molybdenite vs Tetrahedrite

0236

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand... Really enjoyed the first episode; nice to be back in the Bravo Two Charlie world. Still wish this was on Radio 4 for a wider audience, but luckily it's on BBC Sounds for the rest of us

bbc.co.uk

BBC Sounds - The Abergele Files - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of The Abergele Files on BBC Sounds.

000

Reposted by Proffles

Glenn White @justicar.xyz · 08/10/2025

And nothing of value would be lost. Again: If your business model is based on theft, it is not a business model.

0251

Reposted by Proffles

HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 22/09/2025

Oh my god, they weren't kidding, I've just seen the warnings leaflet that comes with a box of Tylenol. How were they keeping this quiet?!

A drug leaflet that repeatedly says Trump's name is in the Epstein Files

11485194

Reposted by Proffles

womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

'Southbank Puddles' linocut by contemporary UK printmaker and artist Alexandra Buckle #womensart

Print in browns and white looking up a paved street with puddles and reflections of bare trees on the right and a wall with old fashioned looking street lamps on the left

0830120

Reposted by Proffles

Mineral Cup & Ore Cup @mineralcup.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 16 - It's a battle of the tiny as bright green #paddlewheelite goes up against jet black #mannardite. Both are small yet mighty minerals, but only one can win! Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1... Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...

mineralcup.org

Vote in Round 1 Match 16 — Mineral Cup

Click here to vote in Paddlewheelite vs Mannardite Photo credits: Travis Olds and Matteo Chinellato

189235

Reposted by Proffles

Sam Whyte @samwhyte.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

It's crazy that the main function of cotton buds is the one thing you are explicitly told not to use them for.

1527824

Reposted by Proffles

Ed Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The rest of the world is going to have to bar the entry of US citizens on health grounds. #r4today

3449

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Loved listening to this, this morning. @johnfinnemore.bsky.social never disappoints.

010

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

@smolrobots.bsky.social so happy to unwrap all these little bots; ready for my next batch of students to use (but not take!)

060

Reposted by Proffles

Larry & Paul @larryandpaul.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

The algo obviously HATES us talking about this. So would you do us a favour and share? UK Media Shifts Tone on Gaza - #BrokenNews youtu.be/WmFD42E5_W4

youtu.be

UK Media Shifts Tone on Gaza - #BrokenNews

YouTube video by Larry & Paul

12397305

Reposted by Proffles

Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Hi All, I have had technical issues sending out my weekend update on substack today. I do not know what is happening—but hope it gets fixed soon. What I can do is edit old posts. So I have cut a pasted this weeks update and put it at the start of last weeks. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

open.substack.com

Weekend Update #141 and 142

The Bombardment of Ukrainian Cities—How Trump Has Already Helped Russia; The New York Times Embeds With The Waffen SS?

514069

Reposted by Proffles

Steve Analyst @emperorsnewc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Have they looked for the Epstein client list in the Mar-a-Lago bathrooms yet?

2345

Proffles @proffles.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Re the whole grok LLM meltdown... Any chance people will start to realise now, how LLMs, even with their semblance of objectivity, really aren't objective at all and are basically yet another tool of the billionaires to exploit the masses?

010

Reposted by Proffles

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand: A woman (40s?) leans on the counter of a waffle truck and pensively says: "There are so many toppings to choose from. I can't decide!" The waffle truck owner laughs: "Have 'em all if you like!" She does. (1)

627630