Richard Kemp
@richardmskemp.bsky.social
Podcaster for Bristol University Press & Policy Press. Writer. MA: UoG. Bylines: PopMatters & Bristol24/7. Posts about writing, music and pro wrestling. 🍉
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Bristol University Press and Policy Press are doing a half-price sale! Here are some of my personal favourite books we've published over the past year:
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January 29, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Bristol University Press and Policy Press are doing a half-price sale! Here are some of my personal favourite books we've published over the past year:
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I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
January 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Look, I’m not saying all Audi, Merc and BMW drivers are pricks, but all pricks seem to drive one, that’s all.
January 29, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Look, I’m not saying all Audi, Merc and BMW drivers are pricks, but all pricks seem to drive one, that’s all.
Trauma Bonding at the Five-Year Reunion - Electric Literature
Two poems by Sarah Chin
electricliterature.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Spoke to Peter Hain about his new book, “Liberation and Corruption”, for the Transforming Society podcast.
A truly fascinating and inspiring life.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2026/01/19/p...
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A truly fascinating and inspiring life.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2026/01/19/p...
@brisunipress.bsky.social @policypress.bsky.social @houseoflords.parliament.uk
January 27, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Spoke to Peter Hain about his new book, “Liberation and Corruption”, for the Transforming Society podcast.
A truly fascinating and inspiring life.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2026/01/19/p...
@brisunipress.bsky.social @policypress.bsky.social @houseoflords.parliament.uk
A truly fascinating and inspiring life.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2026/01/19/p...
@brisunipress.bsky.social @policypress.bsky.social @houseoflords.parliament.uk
how minor was my threat
How sonic was my youth.
How iron was my maiden?
January 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
how minor was my threat
Slap in the face to WWE fans that we’ll see a Royal Rumble AND WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia before even Mexico, Germany or the UK.
January 26, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Slap in the face to WWE fans that we’ll see a Royal Rumble AND WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia before even Mexico, Germany or the UK.
MJF: Brilliant wrestler. Incredible talker. One of the greatest heels wrestling has ever seen.
Take just this week for instance:
• Burberry scarf
• Burberry entrance video
• BURBERRY SLIP-ONS!
Supreme commitment to the gimmick.
Ric Flair, Rick Rude and Roddy Piper all rolled into one.
Take just this week for instance:
• Burberry scarf
• Burberry entrance video
• BURBERRY SLIP-ONS!
Supreme commitment to the gimmick.
Ric Flair, Rick Rude and Roddy Piper all rolled into one.
January 26, 2026 at 12:33 PM
MJF: Brilliant wrestler. Incredible talker. One of the greatest heels wrestling has ever seen.
Take just this week for instance:
• Burberry scarf
• Burberry entrance video
• BURBERRY SLIP-ONS!
Supreme commitment to the gimmick.
Ric Flair, Rick Rude and Roddy Piper all rolled into one.
Take just this week for instance:
• Burberry scarf
• Burberry entrance video
• BURBERRY SLIP-ONS!
Supreme commitment to the gimmick.
Ric Flair, Rick Rude and Roddy Piper all rolled into one.
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I just thought everyone should see this
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I just thought everyone should see this
Yes! I really recognise neurodivergence in James. My heart goes out to him for being continually misunderstood by the rest of his Traitors castle mates. Hope he wins the whole thing.
Might defend poor James on the Traitors, I think. It's interesting to me that everyone accepted Jessie's stammer and gave her space, but they were FURIOUS about James interrupting them when I don't think he even did it that much. He's the most ADHD human on earth. Some things we're ok accepting
January 23, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Yes! I really recognise neurodivergence in James. My heart goes out to him for being continually misunderstood by the rest of his Traitors castle mates. Hope he wins the whole thing.
Big up @plutopress.bsky.social always
Abolish the Border Regime - A reading list - Pluto Press
As borders multiply, so too must resistance. Borders are not neutral lines: they are weapons that extend colonial violence under the guise of security. In Minnesota, people are standing up to ICE, and...
www.plutobooks.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Big up @plutopress.bsky.social always
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everybody calm down, air force one had to turn around because president trump accidentally flushed his tie down the toilet and his face is pinned to the seat. he's panicked and squealing. karoline leavitt tried to help but she transforms into a bat after 10pm and can't lift him with her tiny wings.
January 21, 2026 at 4:50 AM
everybody calm down, air force one had to turn around because president trump accidentally flushed his tie down the toilet and his face is pinned to the seat. he's panicked and squealing. karoline leavitt tried to help but she transforms into a bat after 10pm and can't lift him with her tiny wings.
Ah, yes. A front page headline that covers every single day since about 2016. Maybe even 2011.
January 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Ah, yes. A front page headline that covers every single day since about 2016. Maybe even 2011.
Does anyone else hear Pinky and the Brain whenever The Traitors theme tune plays?
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Does anyone else hear Pinky and the Brain whenever The Traitors theme tune plays?
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Italian voice actor Carlo Bononi was the voice of all of the characters on Pingu. A trained clown by trade, he used a theater technique called grammelot, which consists of "speaking" in a mix of babbled gibberish noises. He improvised all the voices live and unscripted.
January 21, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Masterclass in how the right title truly makes the poem.
Taken from “The Pill versus the Springhill Mine Disaster” by Richard Brautigan (@jonathancape.bsky.social)
#poem #poetry
Taken from “The Pill versus the Springhill Mine Disaster” by Richard Brautigan (@jonathancape.bsky.social)
#poem #poetry
January 21, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Masterclass in how the right title truly makes the poem.
Taken from “The Pill versus the Springhill Mine Disaster” by Richard Brautigan (@jonathancape.bsky.social)
#poem #poetry
Taken from “The Pill versus the Springhill Mine Disaster” by Richard Brautigan (@jonathancape.bsky.social)
#poem #poetry
After watching Harriet leave The Traitors castle.
#thetraitors #traitorsuk #poem #poetry #flashfiction
#thetraitors #traitorsuk #poem #poetry #flashfiction
January 20, 2026 at 10:13 AM
After watching Harriet leave The Traitors castle.
#thetraitors #traitorsuk #poem #poetry #flashfiction
#thetraitors #traitorsuk #poem #poetry #flashfiction
LOVED this poem about parenthood by @meghanor.bsky.social! In this week’s @newyorker.com
“Changing Table”
“The thing about children is: / they disappear.”
www.newyorker.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
LOVED this poem about parenthood by @meghanor.bsky.social! In this week’s @newyorker.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
RIP, Brigitte Bardot. You would’ve loved what Toni Storm is doing in AEW. ❤️
December 29, 2025 at 2:38 AM
RIP, Brigitte Bardot. You would’ve loved what Toni Storm is doing in AEW. ❤️
December 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Let’s flippin’ gooo!!! #AEWWorldsEnd
December 28, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Let’s flippin’ gooo!!! #AEWWorldsEnd
Almost never do I get to watch a US show live.
December 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Almost never do I get to watch a US show live.
Currently watching #AEWWorldsEnd LIVE and having the time of my life
December 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Currently watching #AEWWorldsEnd LIVE and having the time of my life