@johncreedon.bsky.social Wow! The High Llamas are obviously influenced by Steeley Dan

*spoiler Turns out the kid(s) are alright. It’s the adults we need to worry about.

🇬🇧🇮🇪 La justice britannique a mis fin vendredi aux poursuites contre le rappeur de Kneecap Mo Chara, qui était accusé d'"infraction terroriste" pour avoir arboré un drapeau du Hezbollah lors d'un concert en 2024 ⤵️

@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social We’ve been walking on shite as long as there’s been shite. The risk is relative to the evolution of spores in terms of our vulnerability to the bacteria and the bacterias’ resistance to antibiotics. An old saw used to run-“a handlful of dirt will do the child good”

This is well worth checking out if you like poetry, community, music, spoken word and good company

Did a quick check on TwiXter and the pro-Kimmel posts have been pushed down. BlueSky welcomes the return of Jimmy Kimmel. TwiXter ODs on Tylenol.

It takes a lot less energy to be nice. I nearly got knocked down recently on a pedestrian crossing by a van taking an illegal right turn through a red light and HE shouted abuse at me!

Apart from the celibacy and loneliness the main disadvantage of not being in a relationship is not having a spot spotter, a pimple popper. Someone you can rely on to prevent you going out looking like...let's just say not looking your best

#cancelDisney * * after I finish Alien.Earth and the new Only Murders in the Building...oh, and my rewatch of Lost.

In a shock move Sinn Fein to nominate Leo

There are several nice restaurants and takeaways in Drumcondra. They are busy but during the summer but you don’t have too long a wait. However, once September comes and the two DCU campuses in Drumcondra fill up the queues get longer and longer. San Sab in Drummer must be busiest in the city

Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...

I’m enjoying Babel. I finished Duolingo French and now I’m learning stuff on Babel that corrects the AI nonesense on Duo. Plus…Babel using proper English translation eg., jardin means garden not “yard”. Metro means metro not subway…and many more

Children are a ‘problem’ worth having.* *I don’t have kids, unfortunately, but when I was younger I used to imagine myself as a parent and all the trials and tribulations. Aww Brian 😞

@dublincitylibs.bsky.social When one clicks on “download now” where does the item/file go?

It’s all go.

@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social Best of luck to all third level students starting or returning to college this week, especially the 6’2” Viking-looking middle-aged man going back to do his Masters. Despite a lifetime of ongoing learning he’s as nervous as the rest of yiz & he’s not infirm nor senile

Ok “Task”. Impress me

Free books Drumcondra 👇🏼

I can imagine that the infant me, learning to speak, might have used “labubu” for ambulance.

To click or not to click. Even though I was expecting this text we live in the age of hackers and scammers I’m hesitant to click

@tomhappens.bsky.social I wonder will @radiohead.wastehq.social add Ireland to their schedule. When’s the last time they played here? Though I could manage Paris as I have somewhere to stay there.

Whispers and Wives

@dorshorst.bsky.social Hi Ryan. I am a Hipstamatic user. I have an issue about which I have posted on the Hipstamatic forum (that I marked as a bug) and I have emailed without reply to what claims to be Hipstamatic support. Can you kick someone up the arse please?

It’s Friday and there’s @esthermccarthy.bsky.social on the radio with @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social. My ears are content. I generally go to the film first and read the reviews after, having already formed my own opinions. I have occasionally had my opinion altered by reading the reviews as I may have…

The weather forecast was for heavy rain so I hung my laundry on clothes horses. Not only has it not rained but there’s been a nice breeze and the sun has just come out

@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social When talk turns to dolphins my first thoughts are for Fungi not Flipper. But when I think of Flipper I’m reminded of a classic Taxi series scene with Christopher Lloyd when he say “tell Flipper I said hello”. (Not enough characters to relay full scene)

In movies why do surveillance operatives always take dozens of photos of the same person from the same angle. If they improve their photography skills one/two shots tops.

I fancy @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social for the Liveline job. Great radio presence, excellent listener, good balance between the serious and the ridiculous and the best laugh on @rteradio1.bsky.social

Au Revoir Les Enfants

The Lady in Red

We are told that Electric Picnic is sold out so why are there still regular radio ads? Are they to mock those who didn’t get tickets?

@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social Coincidentally Joseph O’Connor mentioning that he’d like to write a book on Joe Strummer, on what would have been Strummer’s 73rd birthday. Kismet!

@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social Joseph kart said his next book is called “Lost Waters”. Is it about a middle-aged man with prostate problems?

@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social Hannah the farmer needs to learn how to speak ‘farm’. She was far too well spoken, articulate and intelligent. It’s was sickening to listen to her beautifully espoused opinions. Plus she’s only 35…and outrageously talented. “There’s 2 syllables in ‘farm’ Hannah!” 🥰

@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social I’m listening to an Alien Earth podcast to accompany my viewing. They’ve given names to the creatures we’ve seen so far 👇🏼

Which hat?

You and I Are Gonna Look for EVa charging points

This is your Alien Earth podcast 👇🏼

Oasis sound check in progress…in my back garden. #blurforever

Sunflower Sunset #hipstamatic @hipstamatic.app

@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social Will you have a therapist on to discuss steps to take for those who are not fans of Oasis? I bought a bucket hat that I can whip out of my bag in the event of encountering Oasis fans and I’m told to call everyone “kid” (Awright kid?).

@jowrotethis.bsky.social As I listen I’m hearing your responses to Mallory’s hot takes and ‘Mallorisms’ such as “do you, like, shit yourself in the cryobed”. (first guffaw). Love @robmahoney.bsky.social and you podding but you and Mal is a heart and soul experience. Get well ❤️‍🩹

castro.fm/episode/lnblSx The one where @seanfennessey.bsky.social spoils Weapons before I had time to turn it off

I went the 'rewilding' route. The dandelions flourished and the neighbours got all judgy. I also get random callers to the door offering to cut my hedge, lawn and generally tidy the place up. I had to get a sign declaring that I'm not a lazy bastard and "it's for the bees".

@da7eandneil.bsky.social Ah. There yiz are

Started thinking about getting a tattoo and now I’m dreaming of a full sleeve, leg coverage and maybe something on my back. Midlife crisis…or maybe I’m post midlife at this stage

@shteyngart.bsky.social I read that Samuel Beckett’s friends in Paris nicknamed him "Oblomov" because he didn't get out of bed until late afternoon.

@jowrotethis.bsky.social Surprise Bill by watching the Sopranos. Though he’d probably immediately come up with a ‘Joanna Deep Dives The Sopranos’ pod. Irish book recommendation- The Glorious Heresies by Ferdia Lennon. Two Irish boyos in Ancient Greece speaking contemporary lingo. Very funny.

@sarahmcinerney.bsky.social is a good fit for Liveline on @rteone.rte.ie