Listened to two brilliant podcasts recently, 1, Wisecrack by Rd Hedges and Jodi Tovey. 2, Tond by Will Maclean and @gralefrit.bsky.social Joel Morris. In fact, there was discussion here that Mark Gatiss should move on from the Christmas ghost story role. Could do a lot worse than give it to them.

Merry Christmas slags

Do you know what’s really spoiling my Christmas? Unemotional voice (perhaps the 19th take): “Mum I’ve made you an Amazon playlist…” Aaaagh!

Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?

Strong disagree - if now is not the time for haunted Victorian shoes, when is?!

This is it - the best thing you’ve done (everyone) this year is probably something you’ve forgotten about but is remembered very fondly by others.

Some great records, some I’ve not heard (yet). A fine wee Christmas present.

I’m actually in quite a Christmas mood (being on holiday certainly helps) but this is one hell of a song. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dTb...

Is there anything more Christmassy than a tree, an open fire, and African football! ‘Mon the #Afcon

For anybody who need to know, the Afcon is in C4 now, it’s the perfect antidote to FiFA and ridiculously professionalised football. Fun, exciting - sunny! - and open. Great stuff, should be getting a much bigger profile.

There is simply no wrong time for toast

Bring back Christmas trees like this and advent calendars with pictures behind the doors.

The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go. Well that’s fucking depressing…

Donald Trump to the American workforce: “You’re fired!”

Can we make Scotlands Word Cup song the theme to City Lights?

Looks like a scene cut from Zardos, or maybe A Boy And His Dog.

“So, Nick, what kind of dog do you have?” “She’s a werewolf.” “Yeah, haha, that’s O SWEET JESUS -“

Haahahaha

Possibly my favourite Christmas album.

Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel

A brilliant writer - one of the best currently working. And a brilliant book. Works as a metaphor on so many levels, like all true fables.

Me too deer, me too.

Apps in December: “We tracked every single bit of content you’ve accessed this year. Look! This graph shows you how many times you’ve experienced the letter F!” Content creators: “Is there some way you could use that tracking to pay us?” Digital platforms: “No. That’s literally impossible.”

Aberdeen have run this game so far, but we have to take our chances. Bit more pace in. The second half, and score early, please.

Just watched the Daddy Issues episode with the funeral. That was quite something.

Post your favorite "Transformers" character. Wrong answers only.

If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery.

Tomorrow is the sainted Kate Bush’s birthday. Many happy returns Kate.

I don't think that means you need to have "read all the books". It's enough to have a clear idea of what you want to do, have a sense of right and wrong, and not be totally batshit Starmer falls down on the first two and Badenoch on the third

The generation of New Labour "strategists" and flunkies who grew up in Blair's slipstream thought "comms" were everything. There was nothing behind the eyes. There was no "there" there. And Cameron played the same role for the Tories, but on steroids.

That was the chance. I think that’s it done now. Though, and puts pressure on Jimmy.

We just haven’t been good enough. We can’t get hold of the ball. And on the odd occasion we just give it back to them…

Have Devlin and Jenson swapped sides!?

We’ve got a game on here. Armstrong has to come in at some time?

Alright Aberdeen, don’t do anything stupid. There are chances here for a second goal, make sure you take one.

I’m guessing he was behind the Bolsinaro plan.

Me flirting

Yaaaaaassssss!!!

Molloy and Clarkson put in shifts since they came on.

Seven minutes? Eek.

All we need is - Dante Polvara! Dante Polvara! Get it right up ya Hearts!

Not quite what I would have done, but getting Molloy on is good.

Subs time Jimmy. Need to freshen things without breaking the shape. Nisbet, Shinne and ??

Milne for player of the year?

Right, we’ve kept them out. They’ll commit more men, great time to score a knock out goal. ‘Mon the Dons!

Yes!!!! Now keep it tight until half time.

This is a good game. Hearts had the better chances, but Aberdeen with opportunities too. They do need to score first, if Hearts get the lead they’ll pile on the pressure, if the Dons take it, and Pittodrie backs them, there could be a win here.

‘Mon the Dons! Look alright in the first few minutes, getting players forward when we have the ball, just need to know what to do with it when we get to the box. Karlsson is a miss but Polvara looks up for it.

Seals singing in a sea cave #Orkney 🦭🎧