Nate Bradley
@nate-face.bsky.social
Lover of poetry, history, science, books, music and sport. Not great at parties.
"Remarkably tasteful".
"Remarkably tasteful".
Yes, I have received and enjoyed your mixes and yes, I do wear a cowboy hat and yes, I am now going to insist on Nate-Bob.
But everything else was wrong.
But everything else was wrong.
Mixes still available and can CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
Just ask @nate-face.bsky.social
Once a mild manner nerd, after a single outlaw country mix he now wears a cowboy hat and calls himself Nate-Bob.
Just ask @nate-face.bsky.social
Once a mild manner nerd, after a single outlaw country mix he now wears a cowboy hat and calls himself Nate-Bob.
I now have a non Spotify way of doing mixes. And I miss doing mixes for people. If any moots want a mix, let me know. (I take obnoxious pride in my ability to meet any genre or theme requirements no matter how obscure).
January 30, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Yes, I have received and enjoyed your mixes and yes, I do wear a cowboy hat and yes, I am now going to insist on Nate-Bob.
But everything else was wrong.
But everything else was wrong.
Today feels like a Nick Cave day.
January 20, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Today feels like a Nick Cave day.
Suggested Star Trek character names in the style of Scotty:
Captain Chad Yank
Lieutenant Barry Limey
Ensign Ronan O'Ireland
Captain Chad Yank
Lieutenant Barry Limey
Ensign Ronan O'Ireland
January 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Suggested Star Trek character names in the style of Scotty:
Captain Chad Yank
Lieutenant Barry Limey
Ensign Ronan O'Ireland
Captain Chad Yank
Lieutenant Barry Limey
Ensign Ronan O'Ireland
This afternoon's work is accompanied by Wayne Shorter's "Speak No Evil".
December 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This afternoon's work is accompanied by Wayne Shorter's "Speak No Evil".
Book 31 of 2025: The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr.
Likely the last of the year finished over the weekend, and a chilled one to boot. A classic of detective fiction, I really enjoyed this, despite the number of times I had to read "harumph!".
A good short one to finish the year.
Likely the last of the year finished over the weekend, and a chilled one to boot. A classic of detective fiction, I really enjoyed this, despite the number of times I had to read "harumph!".
A good short one to finish the year.
December 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Book 31 of 2025: The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr.
Likely the last of the year finished over the weekend, and a chilled one to boot. A classic of detective fiction, I really enjoyed this, despite the number of times I had to read "harumph!".
A good short one to finish the year.
Likely the last of the year finished over the weekend, and a chilled one to boot. A classic of detective fiction, I really enjoyed this, despite the number of times I had to read "harumph!".
A good short one to finish the year.
Easing back into work in these Hinterland Days with Rumours by Fleetwood Mac.
December 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Easing back into work in these Hinterland Days with Rumours by Fleetwood Mac.
I'm rounding off the year by sinking into some literary cake - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
December 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I'm rounding off the year by sinking into some literary cake - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
Book 30 of 2025: The Fortune of War by Patrick O'Brian.
The next in the Jack Aubrey series, this time during the War of 1812. Another fantastic book, with a heavier focus on the intelligence work of our other protagonist, Stephen Maturin.
Really bloody good.
The next in the Jack Aubrey series, this time during the War of 1812. Another fantastic book, with a heavier focus on the intelligence work of our other protagonist, Stephen Maturin.
Really bloody good.
December 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Book 30 of 2025: The Fortune of War by Patrick O'Brian.
The next in the Jack Aubrey series, this time during the War of 1812. Another fantastic book, with a heavier focus on the intelligence work of our other protagonist, Stephen Maturin.
Really bloody good.
The next in the Jack Aubrey series, this time during the War of 1812. Another fantastic book, with a heavier focus on the intelligence work of our other protagonist, Stephen Maturin.
Really bloody good.
Book 29 of 2025: House of Open Wounds by @aptshadow.bsky.social
A sequel to 'City of Last Chances', this book has jumped straight into my top 5 Fantasy books and cemented Tchaikovsky as one of my favourite authors.
An unorthodox field hospital, forgotten Gods and their bitter followers. Superb.
A sequel to 'City of Last Chances', this book has jumped straight into my top 5 Fantasy books and cemented Tchaikovsky as one of my favourite authors.
An unorthodox field hospital, forgotten Gods and their bitter followers. Superb.
December 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Book 29 of 2025: House of Open Wounds by @aptshadow.bsky.social
A sequel to 'City of Last Chances', this book has jumped straight into my top 5 Fantasy books and cemented Tchaikovsky as one of my favourite authors.
An unorthodox field hospital, forgotten Gods and their bitter followers. Superb.
A sequel to 'City of Last Chances', this book has jumped straight into my top 5 Fantasy books and cemented Tchaikovsky as one of my favourite authors.
An unorthodox field hospital, forgotten Gods and their bitter followers. Superb.
A rare miss for Catalans, I think. Not a fan of the black detail on the home kit.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A rare miss for Catalans, I think. Not a fan of the black detail on the home kit.
Today's work soundtrack:
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Today's work soundtrack:
Really bloody enjoyed Superman.
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Really bloody enjoyed Superman.
This Friday shall be spent In the Court of the Crimson King.
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This Friday shall be spent In the Court of the Crimson King.
Books 25, 26 & 27 of 2025: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.
I only meant to read the first book and then come back to this, but it was such a compelling read that I had to go through all three. I love Murakami's brand of weird.
I only meant to read the first book and then come back to this, but it was such a compelling read that I had to go through all three. I love Murakami's brand of weird.
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Books 25, 26 & 27 of 2025: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.
I only meant to read the first book and then come back to this, but it was such a compelling read that I had to go through all three. I love Murakami's brand of weird.
I only meant to read the first book and then come back to this, but it was such a compelling read that I had to go through all three. I love Murakami's brand of weird.
Today is supported by David Gilmour, Nick Cave and Miles Davies.
October 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today is supported by David Gilmour, Nick Cave and Miles Davies.
God it's hard being a Vikings fan.
October 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
God it's hard being a Vikings fan.
Book 22 of 2025: The Battle of Britain by James Holland.
In true Holland style this book about the Battle of Britain starts before the declaration of war in 1939. This results in a near thousand pager! But I'll say this much, they're a great near-thousand pages. Strong recommend.
In true Holland style this book about the Battle of Britain starts before the declaration of war in 1939. This results in a near thousand pager! But I'll say this much, they're a great near-thousand pages. Strong recommend.
September 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Book 22 of 2025: The Battle of Britain by James Holland.
In true Holland style this book about the Battle of Britain starts before the declaration of war in 1939. This results in a near thousand pager! But I'll say this much, they're a great near-thousand pages. Strong recommend.
In true Holland style this book about the Battle of Britain starts before the declaration of war in 1939. This results in a near thousand pager! But I'll say this much, they're a great near-thousand pages. Strong recommend.
In the office today and the soundtrack for the commute in will be the Grateful Dead's Anthems of the Sun.
I expect the commute home will feature some dark and driving synthwave as I tire of all things human.
I expect the commute home will feature some dark and driving synthwave as I tire of all things human.
September 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
In the office today and the soundtrack for the commute in will be the Grateful Dead's Anthems of the Sun.
I expect the commute home will feature some dark and driving synthwave as I tire of all things human.
I expect the commute home will feature some dark and driving synthwave as I tire of all things human.
Book 20 of 2025: The Lady from Zagreb by Philip Kerr.
A Bernie Gunther book, so obviously I loved it. This one felt much more in the noir style than the last couple (if I remember rightly) and it absolutely works.
A Bernie Gunther book, so obviously I loved it. This one felt much more in the noir style than the last couple (if I remember rightly) and it absolutely works.
September 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Book 20 of 2025: The Lady from Zagreb by Philip Kerr.
A Bernie Gunther book, so obviously I loved it. This one felt much more in the noir style than the last couple (if I remember rightly) and it absolutely works.
A Bernie Gunther book, so obviously I loved it. This one felt much more in the noir style than the last couple (if I remember rightly) and it absolutely works.
Book 19 of 2025: East West Street by @philippesands.bsky.social
The origins of the terms 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity' in international law and their first usage at Nuremberg.
Fascinating and haunting, this was another excellent book from Sands who never disappoints.
The origins of the terms 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity' in international law and their first usage at Nuremberg.
Fascinating and haunting, this was another excellent book from Sands who never disappoints.
August 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Book 19 of 2025: East West Street by @philippesands.bsky.social
The origins of the terms 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity' in international law and their first usage at Nuremberg.
Fascinating and haunting, this was another excellent book from Sands who never disappoints.
The origins of the terms 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity' in international law and their first usage at Nuremberg.
Fascinating and haunting, this was another excellent book from Sands who never disappoints.
Book 18 of 2025: Cassino '44 by James Holland.
The Allied invasion/liberation of Italy in the second world war was flippin' horrible. The accounts of people there are eye opening, as is the description of some of the bungling decisions made by commanders, both Allied and German.
The Allied invasion/liberation of Italy in the second world war was flippin' horrible. The accounts of people there are eye opening, as is the description of some of the bungling decisions made by commanders, both Allied and German.
August 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Book 18 of 2025: Cassino '44 by James Holland.
The Allied invasion/liberation of Italy in the second world war was flippin' horrible. The accounts of people there are eye opening, as is the description of some of the bungling decisions made by commanders, both Allied and German.
The Allied invasion/liberation of Italy in the second world war was flippin' horrible. The accounts of people there are eye opening, as is the description of some of the bungling decisions made by commanders, both Allied and German.
Reposted by Nate Bradley
I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’
John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’
Gender critical novelist urges writers to reenter prize they boycotted and may ask judges not to shortlist his novella
The gender critical Irish novelist John Boyne has said he has been brought “very close to the edge” by the backlash to his inclusion on the longlist for a literary prize for LGBTQ+ authors.
Ten authors and two judges withdrew from the Polari prize and more than 800 writers and publishing industry workers signed a petition calling on Polari to remove Boyne’s novella Earth from its longlist. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
Smashing Pumpkins were incredible. I'm a happy man
August 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Smashing Pumpkins were incredible. I'm a happy man
