Just updated my biolink profile, you check me out at other places here - bio.link/johniley

4 months today I started at the ol' pickle factory (long may it continue) and to celebrate I got my work uniform today! YAYYYYY! But I can't wear it until Monday! Boooooooo!

A palliative care ward in Wales is under threat of the ward being removed. A friend of mine works there and is trying to help keep the ward going. Please sign the petition to help... www.change.org/p/save-our-s...

Guess who's back, back again... I'm not saying, and as well as a (not) comeback, its the end for @e-loud.bsky.social and his amazing win streak, have a listen to this weeks @cheapshow.bsky.social to find out what I mean... www.youtube.com/watch?v=efUk...

I know someone who once tried to make egg and chips and ended up putting an egg (shell and all) in the fryer, it basically disintegrated!

I'm staying home today, so there's no chance of me getting blown off on Redheugh Bridge!

Just listening to this weeks @cheapshow.bsky.social Podcast, not your usual stuff from the lads but still HIGHLY entertaining all the same and as mentioned in the podcast, here's @e-loud.bsky.social performing at Wheel Tappers and Shunters Social Club (Affiliated) www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWnD...

Just finished watching the latest episode of Peacemaker... Okayyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Wish I'd seen this show when I was a kid, @franticplanet.bsky.social again with the great review of when tv was actually decent!!!

A look back at comedy/music act The Grumbleweeds and a game based on eBay that sounds like a right fustercluck! It's this weeks @cheapshow.bsky.social Podcast - goodpods.com/podcasts/che...

Morning, watching Match Of The Day, the pundits are Wayne 'Erm' Rooney and Danny Murphy! Probably the worst pairing they can have on the show!

@cheapshow.bsky.social Good afternoon! Just listening to this weeks episode and I enjoyed the Grumbleweeds stuff and yes Robin is the last surviving member and this is the book he's just released - www.thegrumbleweeds.co.uk/book.html

Got it! 😆

It could happen to anyone

After watching this video by @franticplanet.bsky.social on kids show Hanger 17 (Don't remember this one) I'm actually pleased I was out of the kids tv phase when this came out, though the bloke crapping himself at the Johnny Hates Jazz bit did make me laugh... www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1wS...

Went to Hexham today for a wander around, lovely place, especially in the good weather... 1/3

13 years today I did my first Great North 5K, a nice little jog around the Quayside 😄 Shame I only got to do 2 of them, 3rd one didn't happen due to my knees! I did train a couple of years or so ago in the hope I could do a 3rd but again my knees told me where to get to! But at least I did it! 🙂

Aaaaaaand relax! Just got home from my half day at the 'ol pickle factory, I'm now on holiday for the rest of the week!

A quick look at today's Premier League results...

Mark has a great channel, loads of retro computer fixes and such, go check him out and help his channel grow...

Had to laugh at Match Of The Day this morning after the Newcastle game, normally the camera is eye level when they're doing the backstage interview, but because the new lad Woltemade is that tall, they had to angle the camera up for him! Look! His head is almost touching the ceiling!😆😆

Why not take an informative stroll along the New River in London with the top lads from @cheapshow.bsky.social and while you're at it, give Mr Paul Gannon a lovely birthday message and its his birthday today! Happy Birthday Mr Gannon, have a day as great as yourself! 👍 goodpods.com/podcasts/che...

💥IT'S ONLY THE RUDDY FRIDAY STREAM💥 Tonight, 2030-2300hrs BST, I have Worms... Armageddon, followed by a good old-fashioned poll for a strategy game to see out the stream. So close to 450 followers. Go tell a friend. WHO'S. ON. BOARD?! www.twitch.tv/n64lifepodcast

29 years ago today, I left the UK to go to Australia on a Working Visa. The biggest "What If?" of my life. I sometimes think how different life would be, if I hadn't gone, if I'd stayed, who'd I'd have met/know now! A lot of different scenarios/possibilities/opportunities to have been had.

June 9th 2025, I started my new job. September 9th 2025, I'm told I've successfully completed my probationary period! Here's hoping this is THE job, and long may it continue...

From shivelling shot to pretending to be the next Rocky Balloa this weeks @cheapshow.bsky.social Podcast is that with some discussion about rules already in place and being told when to press buttons, it'll all be clear if you listen - goodpods.com/podcasts/che...

Red Arrows have just gone overhead by the sounds of it #GreatNorthRun

Nothing to see here... Just Tosh Lines from The Bill being the big daddy of Sun Hill to the sweet melodies of Steppenwolf. Enjoy your day!

Around this time tomorrow, 50,000+ will be taking part in the #GreatNorthRun best of luck if you're taking part, and this ones for you... www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DB-...

On the same day in the Telegraph:

Obviously this person is not from the North East of England!

Another nice bunch of games up on my eBay this evening. That's over 320 games from my collection and I've barely made a dent! www.ebay.co.uk/usr/lord_arse

Greenclaws, a kids show from the late 80s early 90s, I don't recall it myself, but @franticplanet.bsky.social has done a video on it, and I thought some of the stuff we had in the early 80s was 'trippy' www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTDC...

2 weeks from now I'll be off work for the week, looking forward to it, my first proper break this year!

If you listen to this weeks @cheapshow.bsky.social podcast, give Paul some love, he's not well bless him! But he soliders on with @e-loud.bsky.social 's show long sauce report and to any TV execs, get this (badly) Photoshopped image of a show made, you cowards!!! goodpods.com/podcasts/che...

Knackered! For it being a short week this week its felt a hell of a longer than it should be. I'm not the only one from the ol' pickle factory to say that either! Enjoy the rest of your Friday 🙂👍

Listened to episode 450 of the (currently ranked 3rd of Goodpods) @cheapshow.bsky.social podcast this morning. If you listen, then this will make more sense... goodpods.com/podcasts/che...

I had this as a kid, I remember playing this with one of my cousins and he didn't have a clue! Used to act like he knew everything, he still does! But go check out the lads playing Family Fortunes! (With Paul's great impression of Bob Monkhouse)

Stuck a new video on my YouTube channel, some 80s tech adverts - youtu.be/O9_73OhMxF4

Just watching #MOTD, I've 2 questions 1) Is Wayne Rooney getting paid per 'erm'? Because if he is he'll make a fortune! 2) With the saltiness of Shearer not talking about Sunderland and rather talk about West Ham, will he be gritting the roads with that salt this winter? 😆

What a great Sunday! Had my usual great laugh at @cheapshow.bsky.social this morning, watched some darts, got MOTD to watch later and @franticplanet.bsky.social has uploaded a new video too!!! Cheapshow - goodpods.com/podcasts/che... Frantic Planet - www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwuc...

Morning all! Watching the #Darts from New Zealand and I can't get over how quiet the crowd were. It was more like BDO than #PDC

2/2 Not just my ID, but my wallet and bank cards! There are still good people in this world! +5 Faith in Humanity!

Lost my wallet yesterday, didn't realise until this morning, froze my cards just in case, luckily I could pay using my phone. Then at about 2pm, I get asked if I lost my ID (which was in my wallet) I said Yes, was told someone had handed it in to HR! 1/2

Trying to think of a new video to make/upload to my YouTube channel, I've got a variety of videos up there, why not check them out - www.youtube.com/@itsjohniley

Tech Talk on Emulators, Mini Discs of a fake radio show and... doctors who seem a bit suss! It's what you get on this weeks @cheapshow.bsky.social Podcast - goodpods.com/podcasts/che...

@e-loud.bsky.social Being the DJ that you are, how many of these responses have you used? 😆

Morning all! I've ruined my legs, not just with work by being on my feet all day, but I've shifted my pc system around and now my knees and thighs are throbbing! I'm going to be so sore this weekend... 😆

Upgraded my PC to Windows 11, time to get used to it now instead of switching between 10 (at home) and 11 (at work)

For any parents who aren't sure when the kids go back, please share...