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lartist.bsky.social
From the Larchives: Happy Hannukah.
cartoon: Hulk is placing the central candle in a menorah Hulk Shamash!
December 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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randomvariable.co.uk
Having to resign from a BBC science show after 16 years and 33 seasons, for not being a transphobe is where we are as a country.
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 3d
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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izzos.us
We all know Clarke's "sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"

Well we have corollary:
Image of Shax from Star Trek Lower Decks with the words "Sufficiently advanced incompetence is indistinguishable from malice"
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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twinkiesdraws.bsky.social
Little goblin girl
Pose sheet of Nott the brave featuring Caleb Widogast and Frumpkin.
December 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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noxleigh.bsky.social
If you watch nothing else today, watch this. And if you can, engage with it. It costs nothing to show some support to a queer creative couple that has inspired many others you know and love
theazrai.com Azrai @theazrai.com · 10d
Thank you everyone for keeping us moving forward during these insane times. Here’s the latest full video 🫠💚 youtu.be/3GgfUc6HB1w?...
Canada was going fine. Then I went to the dentist.
YouTube video by Azrai
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December 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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elainelee.bsky.social
If anyone out there has been wanting to see D(E)AD—my beautiful daughter-in-law Izzy's movie—but hasn't been able to find it at a local theater, you can see it online this coming Tuesday, December 2! Tickets at this link:
live.dynastytypewriter.com?utm_source=s...
November 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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atypicalartists.co
IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!!!!

We’re entering the last few days of the Phantom Pulse Kickstarter campaign. Now is the time to join the groupies and get loud!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/aty...
the phantom pulse zine cover page with the words THE FINAL COUNTDOWN and Ren, the frontman
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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rydog.bsky.social
We are now further away from the theatrical release of Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 12, 1981) than it was from the year it takes place in (1936). We have reached the Indiana Jones event horizon.
November 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
thesconemason.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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brunodias.bsky.social
It's cool how we keep proving over and over and over again that there's a significant market for narrative-heavy, character-driven, single-player experiences in video games and publishers just categorically refuse to believe us
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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deramin.bsky.social
I've been putting together a Critical Role Campaign 4 playlist based on the Falconer's Rebellion from songs of global struggle. Especially against slavery, colonialism, imperialism, state violence, & for worker's rights, civil rights, & hope for a better tomorrow.
open.spotify.com/playlist/7ES...
The Falconer's Rebellion
open.spotify.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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angryblacklady.blacksky.app
AI is like that time I woke up and found a U2 album I didn't ask for on my iPod.

I don't want it. I didn't ask for it. Leave me alone.
October 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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scriblit.bsky.social
BECOME UNGOVERNABLE
katejj.bsky.social Kate Jeffery @katejj.bsky.social · Oct 1
The University of Glasgow groundspeople are going to be quite annoyed when they come in to work tomorrow...
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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chaos440.bsky.social
Got my performance review.
Old floppy drive with printed label 'Works, but makes Sad Noises'
September 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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verybadllama.bsky.social
I have taken
the Tylenol
that was in
the medicine cabinet

and which
they think probably
is the reason
you like trains

forgive me
but that’s bullshit
you got autism
from your dad
September 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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alasdairstuart.bsky.social
If there is a single phrase I could wish into the fucking cornfield it’s ‘this isn’t who we are.’

And if I got two it would be it’s piss soaked, cowardly pound shop flag on a lamppost UK cousin ‘I’m not racist.’
September 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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emauxstylo.bsky.social
BBC News captures Doctor Who himself Sylvester McCoy at the Trump protest seemingly unaware of who they're interviewing.
September 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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dragonsworn.net
Yes, hello, I am a cis white suburban mom, and I am a single-issue voter. That issue: EVERYONE IS PEOPLE, STOP FUCKING TRYING TO UNPEOPLE PEOPLE
September 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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murielvieux.bsky.social
📚#BookSky
IYKYK
August 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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felixtrench.com
This is one of the best media stories I've read recently. I love that Channel 5 are stepping in to fill the vacuum.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...
Channel 5 revives BBC’s Play for Today to ‘help shape future of British drama’
Series aims to follow original in tackling ‘thornier issues’, and to support talent from lower-income backgrounds
www.theguardian.com
August 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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itswil.bsky.social
I'm SO PROUD for Hug House to be distributing 🌊Levian🌊, a new seafaring high fantasy political thriller by Samy Souissi, creator of Desperado. For folks who want Black Sails meets Game of Thrones but like, if both of those properties liked women hughouse.productions/podcasts/lev...
Levian
After his sister’s betrayal forced him into exile, Lord Valentin Tellari must now face the deadly ocean that rages against the Drumming Isles. But neither storms nor leviathans will smother the ven…
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July 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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July 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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davidmalki.com
Kevin McLeod, who for 20 years has been the "royalty-free music guy" online, has just launched a new website where other composers will also be offering royalty-free music for anyone to use in their projects: freepd.com
FreePD.com - Free Public Domain Music Creative Commons 0 Completely Royalty Free
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July 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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canopyrobin.com
Game Changer pride stickers are out now 🎉 (with massive thanks to @samreich.bsky.social for giving me permission to sell them!)

UK: canopyrobin.sumupstore.com/product/game...

International: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4333...
Three vinyl stickers of the game changer loop-de-loop in progress pride, trans, and non-binary colours respectively. The stickers also have the words "we've been here the whole time"
July 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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gejwatts.bsky.social
FRIENDS WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! This is very extremely an audio fiction bucket list item for me.

Please justify me persuading Amber and Ross to do this against their better judgement by buying tickets and telling everyone you know!!

See you there, and keep the fires burning! 🔥
camlannpod.bsky.social Camlann 🔥| Live Show Tickets on Sale Now! @camlannpod.bsky.social · Jul 25
We're doing a live show! @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social on Sunday 7th September at 2pm, right before our friends at @woodenovercoats.bsky.social at 7pm the same day.

Tickets are available for £11 now. Spread the word and see you there!
July 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM