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Richard Kemp

@richardmskemp.bsky.social
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Podcaster for Bristol University Press & Policy Press. Writer. MA: UoG. Bylines: PopMatters & Bristol24/7. Posts about writing, music and pro wrestling. 🍉 ✍🏻 & 🎧 muckrack.com/richardmskemp/portfolio (he/him)

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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ted Lasso and Drag Race UK and Bake Off AND Celebrity Traitors??? Social media's about to become a total mine field. Might just turn it off.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Happy International Podcast Day! 🎙️🎧 My favourite podcast is called SMART WRESTLING FAN www.smartwrestlingfan.com @joenegron.bsky.social @executivemoonbeam.bsky.social #wrestlesky #wrestling #aew #podcasts #podcast
The logo of Smart Wrestling Fan.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Look forward to October every year because it means another WFMU Hellraiser is coming! 🔥🎃 wfmu.org @wfmu.bsky.social @dmandl.bsky.social
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Cheats never prosper" is something you learn as a child to be true. Then, as an adult, you learn that it is in fact not true. Sham City is for all those kids ❤️
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Oh Danni, my heart 🥹 #GBBO
Noel and baker Danni. Noel is saying, “You’re not like anyone else, and that’s why you’re great.”Baker Danni saying, “which is that, in the right circumstances,”Danni smiling bright and saying, “I can make quite a few friends.” Danni being lifted in the air by baker Gary while the rest of the bakers all cheer.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Why is everyone pretending that they like Iced Gems? Nobody likes Iced Gems! #GBBO
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Excellent (and delicious) work from Ysabel Yates for @newyorker.com. Crucial to read article in the Cookie Monster voice of course. #ai #aislop #sesamestreet #muppets #newyorker
newyorker.com
Cookie Monster Tries to Meet His A.I. Mandate
Me confused. Me know cookie inside and out! Now me has to use A.I. for cookie work?
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zig @zigontherocks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
my little pac story was at a dguk meet and greet. i wanted to tell masato yoshino that he was my favourite wrestler and pac offered to translate. he turns to yoshino and in broken english shouts “YOU. HIM. FAVOURITE WRESTLER” and yoshino is very appreciative and shakes my hand.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
PAC was such a supreme talent. Here he is against Will Ospreay at AEW ALL OUT 2024. Just listen to the outpouring of love from the crowd. This man was a true wrestling legend. RIP ❤️ #wrestlesky #wrestling #prowrestling #pac #willospreay #aew #aewallout
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RoCktHiS_mIkE @rockthismike.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Marina Shafir shares emotional statement on the heartbreaking news of Pac's passing. #AEW
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Absolutely devastating. Only just this weekend, we were all watching him wrestle a terrific match. And now this awful news. After so much other awful news recently. My heart goes out to PAC's family, friends and anyone else who feels affected by this.
bbc.co.uk
Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as 'Pac', dies aged 40
His death was confirmed just a day after he participated in an AEW match in Chicago.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
As a wrestling fan, I cannot emphasise enough that this man is not angry. He is just very fckin excited! #wrestlesky #aew #aewallout #wrestling
Fan in front row at AEW All Out who looks angry but is actually just very fckin excited.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Philosophy 101 with Thekla @aewontv.bsky.social #wrestlesky #wrestling #aew #thekla #zizek #philosophy #philosopher
Wrestler Thekla saying, “Inside of everybody…” Wrestler Thekla saying, “there are two bitches.”
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Starting to notice a theme with how UK news media reports on angry white men.
News story of Daniel Thomas. Includes an artist's interpretation of him crying. News story of Paul Doyle. Headline mentions that he was tearful.
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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Happy Kicked In The Head By A Horse Day, to all who celebrate. It's the 7th anniversary of this absolute banger.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Congratulations to MJF! The best wrestler in the world OFFICIALLY!* Surprised it didn’t happen sooner tbh #wrestlesky #wrestling #prowrestling #aew #mjf
MJF is number 1 in PWI Top 500
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In a way, we should all be grateful to Ed Sheeran. He’s single-handedly (and accidentally) directed the mainstream global conversation towards the hypocrisy of “political neutrality” (aka silent agreement with the way things are).
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Spectacular reply in the comments section of Bristol24/7 #bristol #aiart #ai
Headline of Bristol 24/7: Artists heavily criticise AI-generated mural.Melan-16656: Artists fighting a losing battle, using all that they have left. Complaining.
  
SteadyEddy-2067: Let’s all kill ourselves now and let the AI crack on in peace.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We need a better term than "anti-migrant activist". Something closer to its true meaning. How about "nasty prick"?
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
HAPPY AUTUMN! 🍂 I’ve made a copy of this playlist on Apple Music so I can still listen. Any other Apple Music users who fancy getting sad and cozy with Mr. Autumn Man Walking Down Street With Cup Of Coffee… please enjoy.
music.apple.com
Mr. Autumn Man Walking Down Street With Cup Of Coffee, Wearing Sweater Over Plaid Collared Shirt (a copy) by Richard Kemp on Apple Music
Playlist · 50 Songs
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Welcome back, Bakeoff! + Free Palestine! #GBBO
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ed Sheeran is in such a pickle right now. He needs to do something huge. Like hire out Madison Square Garden to renew his wedding vows in front of thousands of celebrities. Show he's a true man of the people.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Of all the UK newspapers today, how is that no one except the Daily Star has put Ed Sheeran’s silent complicity with apartheid on the front page?
Front page of the Daily Star. Zoom in on Ed Sheeran on front page.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Beatles refused to play venues that supported racist policies. But don't worry! They still made millions. Someone should tell Ed Sheeran.
bbc.co.uk
The Beatles banned segregated audiences, contract shows
The Beatles refused to play to segregated audiences in the US, a contract for one of the group's concerts shows.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Their colleague is diagnosed with ALS and so AEW put on a special show in her honour and get her to participate in multiple segments throughout the night. Just listen to that crowd chanting for REBEL! Makes me so proud to be a wrestling fan. #wrestlesky #wrestling #aew
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
British wrestling fans are the best! #wrestling #wrestlesky #aew #aewallin
In foreground: Mick Foley. In background: a fan with sign that says, “MJF buys The Sun”.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
AEW ALL IN LONDON 2026 What! 👏🏻 A! 👏🏻 Show! 👏🏻 #wrestling #aew #wrestlesky
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
RIP, Dolly Parton. Here’s Rebecca Solnit writing about butterflies ❤️🦋
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
En route, bay bay! 🙌🏻 #wrestling #rasslin #wrestlesky #aew #oiledupguysdoingfakefighting
Rich at the bus station. A sign says, “Going to London?”
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
UK wrestling fans are so lucky these days. ALL IN is the biggest show of the year for the best wrestling company in the world, and 3 of those 4 shows have been hosted in Wembley Stadium. Incredible! WWE would never do that. #wrestling #wrestlesky #aew
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Dynamite in Glasgow looked like fun #wrestling #wrestlesky #aew
Wrestling fans. Guy in front is wearing a Greggs vest.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
[record scratch] "Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got here…” #wrestling #wrestlesky #aew
Jon Moxley lying prone outside the ring, almost looking directly into the camera.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thing I'm most excited for this AEW ALL IN is what kind of sports bag Lio Rush is gonna climb out of #wrestling #wrestlesky #aew
Lio Rush climbing out of a hockey bag.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Unless you've actually been through it (my family has), you probably don't know that it takes 5+ years and 1000s of pounds for anyone to "settle" in this country. That's 5 years of immigration uncertainty and shelling out cash that everyone else gets to save for a deposit on a house or a holiday.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
That’s what the free speech enthusiasts have always wanted - no free speech, just plenty of active abuse and bigotry that they can pretend is somehow noble rebellion
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Ned Raggett @nedraggett.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Two of Miss Piggy's most iconic co-stars gone, this world is trash.
Dolly Parton in a great jean jacket and Miss Piggy in a purple satin top and white boa and cowboy hat. What more do you need?Miss Piggy as Benjamina Gunn and Tim Curry as Long John Silver in _Muppet Treasure Island_
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Terry Gross interviewing Tim Curry for NPR's Fresh Air. Such a tender and warm-hearted conversation. Funny, too! @npr.org @nprfreshair.bsky.social
npr.org
50 Years Of 'Rocky Horror' : Fresh Air
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is 50 years old, and still going strong in midnight theaters. We're listening back to Terry's 2005 interview with Tim Curry, who starred on stage and in the film as Dr. F...
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Pour one the fuck out tonight. And read a book, too.
Dolly Parton
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The 5 Simpsons lines I've uttered most off the top of my head: 1. Now who's the dean? 2. I don't mind the taste! 3. Everything's coming up Millhouse! 4. Gym? What's a gym? ... Oh, a gym! 5. ... I like that!
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Texas now using AI to ban books. The same technology that recently pillaged rare old books and then destroyed them.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
What a brilliant resource for #creativewriting students and educators alike!
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Dan McQuillan @danmcquillan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Text: Treat your body like a data centre. Consume as much water and literature as possible. Upset local city councils with your existence. 
Background image: a bearded man putting up the frame of aparge tent in a muddy field with trees in the background.
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Phil Harrison @mrpmharrison.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I can only assume YouGov didn't poll actual Londoners. People often seem mystified about Khan continuing to win elections in London. But if you ask people in London, they'll tell you that he keeps winning because he's doing an excellent job.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Happy 33rd anniversary to the best and worst debut in wrestling history #wrestling #wrestlesky
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This from @oispooky.bsky.social, a local living in Clacton experiencing Farage's byelection circus, is a tremendous bit of business
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Big Colander making a killing today #eclipse
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Following this Jason Arday story: It's crucial that universities fully scrutinise every person they hire. And it's also crucial that we don't let hard-right anti-DEI lobbyists take control of the narrative and destroy what meagre improvements we have and that took decades to win.
theguardian.com
The takedown of Jason Arday has overjoyed the right, and must be a wake-up call for the left | Jason Okundaye
The Cambridge academic has rightly now resigned. But that won’t end the targeting of senior black figures or the lazy way institutions promote faux equality, says Guardian columnist Jason Okundaye
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Alex Blower: We need a "narrative for boys and young men surrounding what a happy, healthy, successful future looks like for them ... Instead, we've left a void, one which has been filled with nefarious online actors peddling their own narratives surrounding what a successful manhood looks like."
bbc.co.uk
Rape threats part of misogyny Tyneside schoolgirls face
A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum.
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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Rest in piddle, Liddle. A brilliant fuckeulogy by @brokenbottleboy.bsky.social
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Phil Harrison @mrpmharrison.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The right mock the concept of privilege (because it suits them to believe that it doesn't exist) but this kind of stuff is a perfect example of how it works. Being 'provocative', 'pouring petrol' etc: that stuff only ever really happens from the reactionary right. 1
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