Jay Cockburn
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Jay Cockburn
@jaycockburn.bsky.social
I write and make podcasts about cities and the people in them.

Producer: Lately & City Space at the Globe and Mail
Write for Canada's National Observer, The Green Line, The Local, Toronto Star,
Former BBC News. He/him.
Oh wow, that's really kind of you to say! I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for reading.
November 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
They take pitches!
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
They're also just lovely people.
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
That's OK, I'd probably deserve it
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"The stripe-tailed mammals, also nicknamed 'backyard bandits'"

Weird way to spell trash panda. This is like when the NYT said that we call them the Glue Jays.
November 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
oh my gosh when people ask me what I miss about the UK I always say "pubs" without missing a beat and now I desperately want this game
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Apologies for being cranky and jaded in your replies 😅
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
That part is the most fun: if AI delivers on all its promises we all lose our jobs.

If it doesn't and the bubble bursts when there's so much capital invested then we all lose our jobs.
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
See also: Purpleberry Tequila.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX0t...
The Outer Worlds 2 OST - Purpleberry Tequila Song
YouTube video by FlareHazard
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Seven of Nine might be the all time best trek character, and there are some awesome Doctor episodes... but DS9 will always be my favourite.
November 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I hate that my first thought was "Mulder, and like, he might"
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I'd be less mad about it if these folks weren't paid 2-3x what most journalists in Canada make
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM