Mark Howson
@renkadima.bsky.social
Semi-retired music lover and very-small-time promoter.
I refuse to watch AI slop like this. The photos are all of US soldiers and the voice suddenly changes accent after a couple of minutes - so how much of this story is actually real?
December 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I refuse to watch AI slop like this. The photos are all of US soldiers and the voice suddenly changes accent after a couple of minutes - so how much of this story is actually real?
It's Christmastime (Let's Just Survive) by Kathleen Edwards please, Richard.
December 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
It's Christmastime (Let's Just Survive) by Kathleen Edwards please, Richard.
Which genius came up with that pay scale?
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Which genius came up with that pay scale?
It's the thought of young people having opportunities abroad that makes them froth so much. They might start to question the Mail's messaging!
December 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
It's the thought of young people having opportunities abroad that makes them froth so much. They might start to question the Mail's messaging!
Is 1643 your winning streak?
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Is 1643 your winning streak?
The world now seems to be nothing but a winner-takes-all contest among the worst, most inadequate people.
December 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The world now seems to be nothing but a winner-takes-all contest among the worst, most inadequate people.
That is truly dreadful news.
December 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
That is truly dreadful news.
I'm sure the official explanation will include the word "Biden".
December 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I'm sure the official explanation will include the word "Biden".
I am reminded of a Dave Allen sketch from the 1970s that portrayed a white South African vicar demanding to know why a black man was in his church. "I'm cleaning the floor!" " Okay then. But don't let me catch you praying!"
December 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I am reminded of a Dave Allen sketch from the 1970s that portrayed a white South African vicar demanding to know why a black man was in his church. "I'm cleaning the floor!" " Okay then. But don't let me catch you praying!"
This is fucking outrageous! What, the BBC is in the business of ranking minorities by worth now? Whoever decided this needs to be immediately sacked.
December 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This is fucking outrageous! What, the BBC is in the business of ranking minorities by worth now? Whoever decided this needs to be immediately sacked.
I was at his first London concert. I think about five of us actually lived in the UK - the remaining several thousand had all seemingly come across from the States to see him! 😄
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I was at his first London concert. I think about five of us actually lived in the UK - the remaining several thousand had all seemingly come across from the States to see him! 😄
Killing your international tourist industry is key to achieving such growth, clearly.
December 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Killing your international tourist industry is key to achieving such growth, clearly.
It goes beyond appeasement and into bowing and scraping territory.
December 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
It goes beyond appeasement and into bowing and scraping territory.
All it takes is to lock a few experts (i.e. not the likes of Frost) in a room with their EU counterparts, and then report the outcome. The hostile press doesn't even need to know - it's not like they'll be supportive.
December 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
All it takes is to lock a few experts (i.e. not the likes of Frost) in a room with their EU counterparts, and then report the outcome. The hostile press doesn't even need to know - it's not like they'll be supportive.
Where are the flags? 😉
December 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Where are the flags? 😉
Popped in there last week and was distraught to discover that they had North Star on draught in the taproom, while I had no designated driver. Bought a couple of bottles though. Lovely stuff!
December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Popped in there last week and was distraught to discover that they had North Star on draught in the taproom, while I had no designated driver. Bought a couple of bottles though. Lovely stuff!
Cheers, Richard. Have a great week, everyone 👍
December 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Cheers, Richard. Have a great week, everyone 👍
What an incredible voice! Where can I find out more about him?
December 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
What an incredible voice! Where can I find out more about him?
Cheers, Nick. I'll take a look 👍
December 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Cheers, Nick. I'll take a look 👍