Shaun
@shaunbrilldream.bsky.social
Just a well read punk peasant.
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“And what is the charge? Eating a seal? A succulent Chinese seal? GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY PENIS!”
December 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
“And what is the charge? Eating a seal? A succulent Chinese seal? GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY PENIS!”
I've written something about youth and addressing people's snootyness about the Stone Roses. Link in comments.
December 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I've written something about youth and addressing people's snootyness about the Stone Roses. Link in comments.
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The Ogdens have got the same mugs as The Beatles in Get Back
Coronation Street - written by Julian Roach (1st December 1971). Hilda wonders what to buy with her premium bonds win.
December 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Ogdens have got the same mugs as The Beatles in Get Back
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Perfect Tom Stoppard story from DTel obituary:
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Perfect Tom Stoppard story from DTel obituary:
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
November 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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I've watched this 100 times and I plan on clearing my schedule so I can watch it 100 more
MAGA man eats pavement after shouting slurs at No Kings protesters
October 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I've watched this 100 times and I plan on clearing my schedule so I can watch it 100 more
"You've come to the right guy"
His podcast is (as is this article) as wonderful as you expect. Heartily recommended.
His podcast is (as is this article) as wonderful as you expect. Heartily recommended.
Excellent piece by @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social in today's @theobserveruk.bsky.social on Bill Nighy's new podcast. She describes the podcast wonderfully as "An amuse-bouche in a world of boring windbag bouches."
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
‘What shorts should I wear? The shorts that go down and a...
Bill Nighy has strong opinions on the art of living. And now he is imparting his wisdom as an agony uncle. Choice tips: become a glory hunter, shake you...
observer.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"You've come to the right guy"
His podcast is (as is this article) as wonderful as you expect. Heartily recommended.
His podcast is (as is this article) as wonderful as you expect. Heartily recommended.
Post you from a different era.
At the Charlatans in Manchester. Roller skate skinny, still not shaving properly and possibly the best hair of may career.
With in an hour of this being taken Johnny Marr made a surprise appearance and I literally, literally, squealed in delight.
At the Charlatans in Manchester. Roller skate skinny, still not shaving properly and possibly the best hair of may career.
With in an hour of this being taken Johnny Marr made a surprise appearance and I literally, literally, squealed in delight.
October 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Post you from a different era.
At the Charlatans in Manchester. Roller skate skinny, still not shaving properly and possibly the best hair of may career.
With in an hour of this being taken Johnny Marr made a surprise appearance and I literally, literally, squealed in delight.
At the Charlatans in Manchester. Roller skate skinny, still not shaving properly and possibly the best hair of may career.
With in an hour of this being taken Johnny Marr made a surprise appearance and I literally, literally, squealed in delight.
At the pub and a quiet young guy slides over and says 'Just wanted to say I saw you at the Martha gig in Manchester '. Pal for life right there.
October 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
At the pub and a quiet young guy slides over and says 'Just wanted to say I saw you at the Martha gig in Manchester '. Pal for life right there.
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RIP Claudia Cardinale
September 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
RIP Claudia Cardinale
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Katharine Hepburn by George Hurrell (1937)
September 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Katharine Hepburn by George Hurrell (1937)
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New on Substack; Engels, sugar cubes, & a baby elephant
My German adventure feat; a dangling monorail, Wim Wenders, and a Friedrich Engels gift shop. With walk-on parts for the Eiffel Tower, and ex-members of the Fall.
davehaslam.substack.com/p/engels-sug... Who knew the future was 125 years old?
My German adventure feat; a dangling monorail, Wim Wenders, and a Friedrich Engels gift shop. With walk-on parts for the Eiffel Tower, and ex-members of the Fall.
davehaslam.substack.com/p/engels-sug... Who knew the future was 125 years old?
Engels, sugar cubes, and a baby elephant
My German adventure
davehaslam.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
New on Substack; Engels, sugar cubes, & a baby elephant
My German adventure feat; a dangling monorail, Wim Wenders, and a Friedrich Engels gift shop. With walk-on parts for the Eiffel Tower, and ex-members of the Fall.
davehaslam.substack.com/p/engels-sug... Who knew the future was 125 years old?
My German adventure feat; a dangling monorail, Wim Wenders, and a Friedrich Engels gift shop. With walk-on parts for the Eiffel Tower, and ex-members of the Fall.
davehaslam.substack.com/p/engels-sug... Who knew the future was 125 years old?
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Of all the things that have happened to us in 35 years, hearing Winona Ryder say Saint Etienne "totally rescued me while I was going through a hard time" is up there. Bless her. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfjX...
Winona Ryder On The 90s: 'A Lot Of The Trends Were Just Awful!'
YouTube video by ELLE UK
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August 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Of all the things that have happened to us in 35 years, hearing Winona Ryder say Saint Etienne "totally rescued me while I was going through a hard time" is up there. Bless her. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfjX...
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"Stuart went to Germany with a Liverpool skiffle group"
Fascinating that Sutcliffe's death made the front pages of the news. And bittersweet that the reporting was the only time it would be for his own achievements rather than a footnote to what was about to change everything.
Fascinating that Sutcliffe's death made the front pages of the news. And bittersweet that the reporting was the only time it would be for his own achievements rather than a footnote to what was about to change everything.
August 16, 2025 at 6:41 AM
"Stuart went to Germany with a Liverpool skiffle group"
Fascinating that Sutcliffe's death made the front pages of the news. And bittersweet that the reporting was the only time it would be for his own achievements rather than a footnote to what was about to change everything.
Fascinating that Sutcliffe's death made the front pages of the news. And bittersweet that the reporting was the only time it would be for his own achievements rather than a footnote to what was about to change everything.
Just managed to wangle a ticket for this, and just I got the confirmation the new Comet Gain 45 got pushed through my letter box. It's like some sort of indiepop Goodnight Sweetheart.
#Eeeeeeeeee
#Eeeeeeeeee
We're celebrating 15 years since the debut @thepainsofbeing.bsky.social album and 17 since their first ever UK show, at the Betsey Trotwood, with @pinkopaque.co.uk, All Ashore! and @sunnyintervals.bsky.social
🗓️ Sun 17 Nov 2025
📍 The Betsey Trotwood, London EC1
🎟️ wegottickets.com/event/672445
🗓️ Sun 17 Nov 2025
📍 The Betsey Trotwood, London EC1
🎟️ wegottickets.com/event/672445
August 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Just managed to wangle a ticket for this, and just I got the confirmation the new Comet Gain 45 got pushed through my letter box. It's like some sort of indiepop Goodnight Sweetheart.
#Eeeeeeeeee
#Eeeeeeeeee
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XS Noize Podcast #239: @rockingbob.bsky.social on @bobpetesarah.bsky.social's Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music www.xsnoize.com/bob-stanley-...
Bob Stanley On Saint Etienne’s Final Album "International" And 30 Years Of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239
In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album,
www.xsnoize.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
XS Noize Podcast #239: @rockingbob.bsky.social on @bobpetesarah.bsky.social's Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music www.xsnoize.com/bob-stanley-...
Fair.
Confession: I prefer ‘Help’ to ‘Sgt Pepper’. And ‘Act Naturally’ is so far and away my favourite Ringo song it’s not even close
6 August 1965. The Beatles' "Help!" was relased. www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/masteralbum/...
August 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Fair.
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Toddington, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway. 1388. Barry Railway 10t 4w Ventilated 'Iron Mink' Van. Metropolitan Carriage and Wagon, 1914. To internal use numbered 024303 at Shrewsbury Coleham Yard. Photo: 26.07.2025. #Toddington #railway #freight #IronMink #InternalUser
August 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Toddington, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway. 1388. Barry Railway 10t 4w Ventilated 'Iron Mink' Van. Metropolitan Carriage and Wagon, 1914. To internal use numbered 024303 at Shrewsbury Coleham Yard. Photo: 26.07.2025. #Toddington #railway #freight #IronMink #InternalUser
It's 30 years ago since Travelling Light by Tindersricks was released. There may* be some writing to celebrate the anniversary of the record and its incredible accompanying film in the pipeline.
*there is
*there is
Tindersticks Travelling Light Video
YouTube video by Miguel Noronha
youtu.be
August 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
It's 30 years ago since Travelling Light by Tindersricks was released. There may* be some writing to celebrate the anniversary of the record and its incredible accompanying film in the pipeline.
*there is
*there is
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Here's something I wrote about Brookside, Scouse psychedelia, serendipity and how a coupon in the Admag changed my life.
Just as Darkness Turns to Light
Brookside, Scouse psychedelia, serendipity and how a coupon in the Admag changed my life
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July 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Here's something I wrote about Brookside, Scouse psychedelia, serendipity and how a coupon in the Admag changed my life.
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Two vital lessons from this story:
✅ never agree to a police interview without legal representation, even if officers claim they are unable to reach a solicitor, and
✅ never accept a caution to secure release, as it's an admission of guilt
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
✅ never agree to a police interview without legal representation, even if officers claim they are unable to reach a solicitor, and
✅ never accept a caution to secure release, as it's an admission of guilt
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Man carrying home his gardening tools arrested by armed police in Manchester
Samuel Rowe, who was returning from allotment, seeking to overturn caution for possession of offensive weapon
www.theguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Two vital lessons from this story:
✅ never agree to a police interview without legal representation, even if officers claim they are unable to reach a solicitor, and
✅ never accept a caution to secure release, as it's an admission of guilt
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
✅ never agree to a police interview without legal representation, even if officers claim they are unable to reach a solicitor, and
✅ never accept a caution to secure release, as it's an admission of guilt
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor falls, the major lifts
The baffled king composing Where’s me jumper
Where's me jumper
Where's me jumper
Where's me jumper
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor falls, the major lifts
The baffled king composing Where’s me jumper
Where's me jumper
Where's me jumper
Where's me jumper
July 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor falls, the major lifts
The baffled king composing Where’s me jumper
Where's me jumper
Where's me jumper
Where's me jumper
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor falls, the major lifts
The baffled king composing Where’s me jumper
Where's me jumper
Where's me jumper
Where's me jumper
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This is exactly what the internet is for.
July 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This is exactly what the internet is for.