Mark McKean
@markmckean.bsky.social
Tranmere Rovers season ticket holder and M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer. Not sure what causes most pain.
Record collector, Monster Raving Loony and hobbying comedian when health allows.
Record collector, Monster Raving Loony and hobbying comedian when health allows.
16 December: Managed to get the most physical plan for today done. Taking that as a result.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without Slade. Although that song isn’t on here.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without Slade. Although that song isn’t on here.
December 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
16 December: Managed to get the most physical plan for today done. Taking that as a result.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without Slade. Although that song isn’t on here.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without Slade. Although that song isn’t on here.
15 December: Evri up to its usual antics. Not a clue where my parcel was delivered to.
Been a fan of this album ever since I saw the film version. It also introduced me to Paula Cole.
Been a fan of this album ever since I saw the film version. It also introduced me to Paula Cole.
December 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
15 December: Evri up to its usual antics. Not a clue where my parcel was delivered to.
Been a fan of this album ever since I saw the film version. It also introduced me to Paula Cole.
Been a fan of this album ever since I saw the film version. It also introduced me to Paula Cole.
14 December: A day of R & R was needed, and that was what needed.
One of the two “Weird Al” vinyls in my collection I’ve not listened to this year before today.
One of the two “Weird Al” vinyls in my collection I’ve not listened to this year before today.
December 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
14 December: A day of R & R was needed, and that was what needed.
One of the two “Weird Al” vinyls in my collection I’ve not listened to this year before today.
One of the two “Weird Al” vinyls in my collection I’ve not listened to this year before today.
13 December: What a fantastic day today wasn’t. Got Whammed then Tranmere lost the goal difference they gained on Tuesday.
Today’s album pick remembers Dolores.
Today’s album pick remembers Dolores.
December 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
13 December: What a fantastic day today wasn’t. Got Whammed then Tranmere lost the goal difference they gained on Tuesday.
Today’s album pick remembers Dolores.
Today’s album pick remembers Dolores.
12 December: Didn’t get to sleep until after the alarm had gone off this morning. Missed a mention on the radio but got it on the podcast.
Soundtrack album for today’s pick.
Soundtrack album for today’s pick.
December 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
12 December: Didn’t get to sleep until after the alarm had gone off this morning. Missed a mention on the radio but got it on the podcast.
Soundtrack album for today’s pick.
Soundtrack album for today’s pick.
11 December: Risked going into two shops without wearing earphones. Still in Whamageddon!
Possibly one of the more cheesier Now compilations.
Possibly one of the more cheesier Now compilations.
December 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
11 December: Risked going into two shops without wearing earphones. Still in Whamageddon!
Possibly one of the more cheesier Now compilations.
Possibly one of the more cheesier Now compilations.
10 December: The ME put today on the scrap heap. However, managed to do some forward planning.
As they were at the Arena tonight (passed on the chance of going because of the above), today’s album is from the Nutty Boys.
As they were at the Arena tonight (passed on the chance of going because of the above), today’s album is from the Nutty Boys.
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
10 December: The ME put today on the scrap heap. However, managed to do some forward planning.
As they were at the Arena tonight (passed on the chance of going because of the above), today’s album is from the Nutty Boys.
As they were at the Arena tonight (passed on the chance of going because of the above), today’s album is from the Nutty Boys.
9 December: Fantastic win for Rovers tonight, although Sky Sports’ feed was shockingly lacking.
Acoustic Quo album for today’s vinyl.
Acoustic Quo album for today’s vinyl.
December 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
9 December: Fantastic win for Rovers tonight, although Sky Sports’ feed was shockingly lacking.
Acoustic Quo album for today’s vinyl.
Acoustic Quo album for today’s vinyl.
8 December: Nice evening catching up with friends.
Today’s shelf pick.
Today’s shelf pick.
December 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
8 December: Nice evening catching up with friends.
Today’s shelf pick.
Today’s shelf pick.
7 December: Congratulations to Lando Norris for winning the F1 Championship.
An 80s classic from Ms Bush.
An 80s classic from Ms Bush.
December 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
7 December: Congratulations to Lando Norris for winning the F1 Championship.
An 80s classic from Ms Bush.
An 80s classic from Ms Bush.
6 December (day late): Rather unwell. More than usual. Complete write off of a day. Ah well.
Remixes and b-sides from the solo career.
Remixes and b-sides from the solo career.
December 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
6 December (day late): Rather unwell. More than usual. Complete write off of a day. Ah well.
Remixes and b-sides from the solo career.
Remixes and b-sides from the solo career.
5 December: Once again Royal Mail failed to read an address.
Today’s album was slightly painful to listen to than, from what I’ve been told, watching the World Cup Draw.
Today’s album was slightly painful to listen to than, from what I’ve been told, watching the World Cup Draw.
December 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
5 December: Once again Royal Mail failed to read an address.
Today’s album was slightly painful to listen to than, from what I’ve been told, watching the World Cup Draw.
Today’s album was slightly painful to listen to than, from what I’ve been told, watching the World Cup Draw.
4 December: Would have had a tie-break tonight, but three overruled one. The one was correct! 🤦🏻♂️
This was supposed to be on red vinyl when it was ordered. Complained. Sent me another copy. Also yellow.
This was supposed to be on red vinyl when it was ordered. Complained. Sent me another copy. Also yellow.
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
4 December: Would have had a tie-break tonight, but three overruled one. The one was correct! 🤦🏻♂️
This was supposed to be on red vinyl when it was ordered. Complained. Sent me another copy. Also yellow.
This was supposed to be on red vinyl when it was ordered. Complained. Sent me another copy. Also yellow.
3 December: To say today was nondescript would be over hyping the day.
Ironic album title as a result.
Ironic album title as a result.
December 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
3 December: To say today was nondescript would be over hyping the day.
Ironic album title as a result.
Ironic album title as a result.
2 December: Despite the scoreline at Tranmere, there were positives to take. Players got minutes, tried different things etc.
How can this album be 38 years old? 1987 can’t have been that long ago.
How can this album be 38 years old? 1987 can’t have been that long ago.
December 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
2 December: Despite the scoreline at Tranmere, there were positives to take. Players got minutes, tried different things etc.
How can this album be 38 years old? 1987 can’t have been that long ago.
How can this album be 38 years old? 1987 can’t have been that long ago.
1 December: Survived the first day of Whamageddon. Mainly thanks to a) changing the radio station I listen to and b) not going anywhere.
Some W.A. Mozart tonight.
Some W.A. Mozart tonight.
December 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
1 December: Survived the first day of Whamageddon. Mainly thanks to a) changing the radio station I listen to and b) not going anywhere.
Some W.A. Mozart tonight.
Some W.A. Mozart tonight.
30 November: Finally got around to watching Thursday’s match.
Hard to believe it’s nearly six years since Marie Fredriksson passed away.
Hard to believe it’s nearly six years since Marie Fredriksson passed away.
November 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
30 November: Finally got around to watching Thursday’s match.
Hard to believe it’s nearly six years since Marie Fredriksson passed away.
Hard to believe it’s nearly six years since Marie Fredriksson passed away.
29 November: Another technical problem that corrected itself when it was too late. 🤷🏻♂️
Today’s listen.
Today’s listen.
November 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
29 November: Another technical problem that corrected itself when it was too late. 🤷🏻♂️
Today’s listen.
Today’s listen.
28 November: Second time in as many weeks a technical issue sorts itself out just before the expert arrives to fix it.
Back to the sixties for today’s listen.
Back to the sixties for today’s listen.
November 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
28 November: Second time in as many weeks a technical issue sorts itself out just before the expert arrives to fix it.
Back to the sixties for today’s listen.
Back to the sixties for today’s listen.
27 November: Turns out having teams thinking I’m 56 or 58 wasn’t the worst thing to happen tonight. 😬
Honestly don’t know if I’ve already played this one so far in 2025.
Honestly don’t know if I’ve already played this one so far in 2025.
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
27 November: Turns out having teams thinking I’m 56 or 58 wasn’t the worst thing to happen tonight. 😬
Honestly don’t know if I’ve already played this one so far in 2025.
Honestly don’t know if I’ve already played this one so far in 2025.
26 November: Got unsolicited talked at by a staff member preventing me from getting home earlier.
A bit of Mr Yankovic to recover from the ordeal.
A bit of Mr Yankovic to recover from the ordeal.
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
26 November: Got unsolicited talked at by a staff member preventing me from getting home earlier.
A bit of Mr Yankovic to recover from the ordeal.
A bit of Mr Yankovic to recover from the ordeal.
25 November: Managed to achieve a couple of targets today. Hopefully nothing that will have an after effect tomorrow.
Today’s vinyl is brought to you by Mick Fleetwood and Samantha Fox. Oh ****.
Today’s vinyl is brought to you by Mick Fleetwood and Samantha Fox. Oh ****.
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
25 November: Managed to achieve a couple of targets today. Hopefully nothing that will have an after effect tomorrow.
Today’s vinyl is brought to you by Mick Fleetwood and Samantha Fox. Oh ****.
Today’s vinyl is brought to you by Mick Fleetwood and Samantha Fox. Oh ****.
24 November: Another fun evening in the company of @honourabletom.bsky.social and Milton Jones at the @floralpavilion.bsky.social.
Today’s album marks the 34th anniversary of Freddie’s passing.
Today’s album marks the 34th anniversary of Freddie’s passing.
November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
24 November: Another fun evening in the company of @honourabletom.bsky.social and Milton Jones at the @floralpavilion.bsky.social.
Today’s album marks the 34th anniversary of Freddie’s passing.
Today’s album marks the 34th anniversary of Freddie’s passing.
23 November: Today took place it would seem.
Bit of Elgar and Coates for today’s listening.
Bit of Elgar and Coates for today’s listening.
November 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
23 November: Today took place it would seem.
Bit of Elgar and Coates for today’s listening.
Bit of Elgar and Coates for today’s listening.
22 November: Would have taken a point before kick-off, but not in the way it happened.
Artist and album title sums up our ability to hold on to leads.
Artist and album title sums up our ability to hold on to leads.
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
22 November: Would have taken a point before kick-off, but not in the way it happened.
Artist and album title sums up our ability to hold on to leads.
Artist and album title sums up our ability to hold on to leads.