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And my most played podcasts of 2025 were...
@wheezingpod.bsky.social (Dr Who)
@smershpod.com (Film)
@litteronthebreeze.bsky.social (Suede)
Power of 3 (Dr Who)
@reviewofdeath.bsky.social (Dr Who)
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Toob logo
...my relative mentioned the problem seemed to happen after switching ISP from Virgin to Toob.
A web search revealed an identical situation for another Toob user, and their post on Reddit gave the answer - go into network settings and reduce packet sizes (MTU) to 1280.
And problem solved. 🤷♂️
Apple iMac
Helped a close relative with an IT issue today. They're an Apple Mac user, and I've always been Windows, so I had to learn Mac navigation as I went along.
Story was, Gmail suddenly stopped being able to add attachments to emails.
Tried flushing the cache, regenerating files etc, and meanwhile...
Antidepressants is the song I'm the most excited to see playedvon the upcoming tour. Adore it!
Absolutely, what with the dream team of the Doctor, Sarah and Harry. I was highly confused on discovering it was actually S13!
They were good - I only know one of their songs, which they did play, and played very well... and they had good humoured banter between the songs, which goes a long way and helps warm up the atmosphere.
Southampton, Guildhall Square, part of the city's "Summer Sessions" series of outdoor gigs. Had absolutely stunning weather for it - although China Crisis joked they were burning up on the stage during their support slot!
So I just saw this on the official Simple Minds Instagram... congratulations! I saw them play live for the first time this year. It was awesome!
Used to love Q - they gave one of my other fave bands, U2, a huge amount of coverage!
“Great 10th albums by any artist are rare jewels indeed, but this is a late career triumph.” @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Been trying to picture that family of four who were going mental for Killing of a Flashboy 🤔
I turned 50 in September and had a lot on, so sadly, I couldn't make any of the @suedehq.bsky.social signings or South Bank takeover gigs. Listening along to this podcast is the next best thing... great cure for the FOMO!
If you are in Lanzarote, you simply have to visit this iconic, beautiful place created by the great César Manrique - Jameos del Agua 🫶
Having a listen. Curious about Trashy, early version of This Hollywood Life (a fave of mine, first song I saw live). Tried digging it up, and this is all I could find... sounds pretty close to the ultimate album version. Is there an earlier incarnation I've missed, though?
youtu.be/b9huxGoekyk?...
True. A triumphant comeback in the final act! I have a fond memory of listening to Barriers on my headphones, as my baby boy slept in his cot. David Bowie's Where Are We Now? came out around the same time, I think? Two amazing comebacks there. Glorious days.
Just listened to this - interesting choice of content, but the drama of the band kind of... petering out... really came across! You'd definitely re-enact this if you were making a Suede biopic! I love Suede, but I don't remember this performance... sad but true, and says a lot.
Excited for next ep.
Taken with my phone macro lens, the blossom of a wildflower growing on the banks of Port Solent.
Hayling Billy train crossing the bridge from Havant to Hayling Island
Historical pic of the Hayling Billy, the train that used to run from Havant to Hayling Island. The trainline is now the Billy track country walkway, and the goods shed at the Hayling end is now the Station Theatre, where you can sometimes see me acting.
Saw this during my quick flick-through... and it's sure to be the first article I read 👌
Judging by the "Remove this result" dialogue box, it doesn't have to be related to personal information, but maybe that was a key motivating factor in offering the feature.
New in Google:
1. A new ability to review and request removal of personal information;
2. If a random user sees a webpage is out of date compared to the SERP, they can tell Google via the three little dots.
#seo #googlesearch
www.searchenginejournal.com/google-simpl...
Happy Valentine's 💝
The need for authentic and trustworthy content is greater than ever.
#aicontent vs #humancontent
www.vertical-leap.uk/blog/8-ways-...
Here's a lovely podcast all about our performance of 'Me & Him & Who' at 'JNT Day' - including interviews with Producer @garethothevworp.bsky.social, writer Stephen Wyatt, and me...! Everything you could possibly want to know about the project - and more! #DoctorWho
What's the opposite of Inbox Zero? Asking for a friend.
All I've got is a red guitar, three chords, and a fully comprehensive online resource.
Thanks for your hard work people. 👍
Album cover of Once Upon A Time by Simple Minds
The second album of Simple Minds' imperial phase, Once Upon A Time, just got an anniversary re-release. And they've quietly added their huge standalone single Don't You Forget About Me to the middle of the album - right next to Alive And Kicking. 🫶
#simpleminds
The Fourth Doctor and Leela in the TARDIS control room, where Leela is practicing how to write her name on a blackboard
Today's episode had some great writing.
#doctorwho
@louisejameson.bsky.social
Lion studying in a library
Little bit of AI art created for a landing page I put together, in a vain attempt to rank for "lion". Wish me luck!
The Fourth Doctor hangs from a wall with Daleks behind him
Happy New Year!
Seeing legendary Doctor Who actor Tom Baker get a much-deserved MBE in the New Year Honours is a great way to kick off 2025.
