Lockdown Diaries

A New Thing! Sci-Fi Book Club Episode 001 - The Three Body Problem

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:44:33 GMT

This is a pilot episode for a podcast discussing modern science fiction novels, originally recorded in August 2022. We were hoping to record and release more of these, but life, as it does, got in the way a little bit.

The release of the trailer for the Netflix adaptation of 3 Body Problem prompted us to dig this out and share it with the world. If you like what you hear and want more, email scifibookclubpodcast@gmail.com or jackrbkirby@gmail.com.

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Episode 36: Paternity Leave

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:35:52 GMT

Some reflections on the first few weeks of fatherhood, plus mini reviews of:

The Burning by Laura Bates
Smash Bros. Ultimate
Aladdin
Knives Out
Community

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Episode 35: B A B Y

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:12:21 GMT

Our baby is here! I tell you about what that is like!

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Episode 34: Keir and Present Danger

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:27:39 GMT

I talk about our incoming baby, some criticisms of Keir Starmer and the return of football.

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Episode 33: Chat with Nils

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:52:19 GMT

CW: Racism, human experimentation, slavery

In this episode, I speak to my friend Nils about his home country of Sweden's approach to Covid-19. We also discuss Black Lives Matter, statues and racism in science.

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Episode 32: Chat with Kyah and Mishka - Being a Good Ally

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:00:14 GMT

Content warning: Racism, murder, slavery

In this episode, I talk to my friends Kyah and Mishka about what white people can do in order to be a good ally to black people and other people of colour.

I was inspired to record this conversation after reading Kyah's excellent Facebook post, which you can read here: https://www.facebook.com/kyah.mm/posts/10101388897167964

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Episode 31: Live from the Greenhouse

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:55:18 GMT

A very chilled entry, I'm just chuntering to myself whilst pottering in the greenhouse. Perhaps this is good background noise? If anyone wants to put some ambient sounds on this, that would be dope. I also try some AMSR whispered counting at some point, if you're into that x

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Episode 30: Virtual Baby Shower

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:57:27 GMT

In this longer than usual update, I talk about

Our latest baby scan
Driving in London
Black Lives Matter and the protests vs Covidiots going to the beach
Our virtual baby shower!
Ludo the dog's weeing habit
How to Argue With a Racist
Space Force
The Andrew Marr Show and the pernicious march of the war on truth.

Enjoy!

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Episode 29: #SendCatGifs

Sat, 30 May 2020 12:57:23 GMT

Doom and gloom. I talk about how depressing the news is at the moment, with the ongoing fallout from Cummings Gate, the murder of George Floyd and John Boyega being criticised for being ant-racist. On the bright side, I've been trying yoga and veganism.

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Episode 28: Star Wars Chat with Mat

Wed, 27 May 2020 22:07:16 GMT

In which Mat and I talk at length about Star Wars in general and the sequel trilogy in particular. Spoilers for all the films. CAUTION: contains very nerdy content. Do not listen if you have no interest in Star Wars (though to be fair, we do talk a bit about jigsaws near the start).

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Episode 27: Horror Birds

Tue, 26 May 2020 16:46:38 GMT

A general update including:

More on Dominic Cummings
Horror Films
Birds and the Bird Curious podcast
How to Argue with a Racist by Adam Rutherford
DIY
Yoga

This podcast is now available on Spotify and probably iTunes shortly too!

Get in touch with me on Twitter @JackKirby.

Thanks for listening!

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Episode 26: Cummings out of my cage and I've been doing just fine

Mon, 25 May 2020 11:09:21 GMT

A little chat about stressful work situations and Dominic Cummings' family outings.

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Episode 25: Chat with Ed

Thu, 14 May 2020 22:17:33 GMT

A conversation with my good buddy Ed, who talks about being on furlough, his dad's experience catching coronavirus and running (quite at lot about running, tbf). Episode gets a little bit real when discussing his dad's hospitalisation (he is fine now) so proceed with caution if you might find that upsetting. We also learn I know nothing about economics.

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Episode 24: The Vagueness of Johnson + Exorcist and Jojo Rabbit Reviews

Mon, 11 May 2020 17:08:31 GMT

I talk about Boris Johnson's speech regarding the easing of lockdown, plus provide piping hot takes on The Exorcist and Jojo Rabbit.

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Episode 23: Lockdown Diaries USA

Fri, 08 May 2020 18:05:13 GMT

A long chat with my buddy Ben, about how the pandemic is affecting things Stateside! That's right, Ben lives in America (Maryland). We rambled about the restrictions in his state, American politics, Ben's menagerie of animals, the economy vs. people's lives, rejected baby names and the Lockdown Diaries Fanclub. We also shared some promotional messages!

(please be aware that I am in no way sponsored by anyone and can't get you discount off an audio-book subscription, mattress or website).

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Episode 22: Worried and Middle Class

Mon, 04 May 2020 10:22:58 GMT

Nowt much happening tbh, so just some general updates. Worrying (but not judging!) about people in the park, making pasta and playing games with pals.

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Episode 21: Comic Finished and Supernova Era Review

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:57:50 GMT

In this episode, I talk about finishing Building Worlds, the new comic by Mat Barnett and I and from about 9 minutes in, I review Cixin Liu's The Supernova Era. Spoiler heavy!

Contact me @JackKirby

Download Building Worlds on a pay-what-you-like basis here.

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Episode 20: Anxiety

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:25:41 GMT

CW: Mental Health, Anxiety, Panic Attack

I had a panic attack on Tuesday morning which I wanted to talk about and mental health in general. I hope this entry finds you safe and well. I am feeling completely fine now! x

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Episode 19: Shavin' Heads and Slayin' Spires

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:21:06 GMT

A patchwork of updates including

Shaving my Head
Giant Days
Slay the Spire
Eating too much ice cream
Pasta Bake

And an unfocused rant about Donald Trump in which I use the word 'bizarre' too frequently.

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Episode 18: Comics Youth and Animorphs Anonymous

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:01:32 GMT

In this dog walking episode, I talk about the naughtiest dog in the world, the Risk app and more pertinently, Comics Youth and Animorphs Anonymous.

Comics Youth is a CIC doing fantastic work with young people in Liverpool via comic art.

Twitter

Instagram

Animorphs Anonymous is a podcast about the Animorphs book series.

Instagram

Facebook

I also talk at length about my love for the Animorphs series, why it's so great and why it's more relevant and adult than its kid-friendly infotainment packaging might suggest.

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Episode 17: 40 Years of Iron Maiden

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:53:24 GMT

To celebrate 40 years since the release of their debut album, I ramble for over 1 hour about one of my favourite bands, Iron Maiden, how I got into them and a potted history of their career. If you have zero interest in your dad's favourite metal band, this might not be for you. Also a quick update on Spurs' Covid-19 response. Best love, Jack

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Episode 16: Fox Quiz

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:53:00 GMT

I share my round of the Smith family Easter quiz (on foxes). I also talk about my veggie roast, concerns about pregnancy and I recommend The Darkness of Robins stand up show on Netflix. Very audible owl around the 12 minute mark!

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Episode 15: Dog and Easter Traditions

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:30:29 GMT

I talk about the dog, my family's odd Easter tradition and marvel at the moon. Again, a bit windy for a stretch here, but I've worked out it's when I'm walking down a particular road. I will use this knowledge.

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Episode 14: Chat with Mark

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:42:32 GMT

We chat about Mark's lockdown situation, volunteering in the community, Phantom Thread (again) and Paul Thomas Anderson in general.

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Episode 13: A Lesson on the Atlantic Ocean

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:04:14 GMT

It's a lesson about the Atlantic Ocean for children! Feat. my niece and Notorious M.A.M. (AKA Grandma).

We cover some general facts about the ocean using familiar reference points some creatures that live there and attempt to cover tectonic plate theory. The Powerpoint I made to show her whilst doing this (via Skype) is here, if you would like to use this for your own kids.

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Episode 12: Rachel Please, Don't Go To The Beach

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:25:33 GMT

I talk about Matt Hancock's suggestion to further curtail exercise privileges, Metal Hammer Magazine, Elis James and John Robins and the return of poo bags #poobags

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Episode 11: Keir and Comics

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:45:28 GMT

I chat about the Labour leadership election and my thoughts about leaders outgoing and incoming. I also talk you through my collection of trade paperback comic books.

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Episode 10: Supporting Spurs through Challenging Times

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:25:16 GMT

I talk about my relationship with Tottenham Hotspur, in light of their recent decision to furlough staff. I also talk about losing a bit of love for the team for other recent decisions and how I, a guy from Yorkshire, came to support a London team in the first place. It's a talk about the nature of support and the role of football clubs within a community.

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Episode 9: Chat with Mat

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:43:59 GMT

A conversation with my good pal and artistic collaborator, Mat Barnett. We talk about his lockdown situation, the socio-political hellscape, The Simpsons, our comic book projects and monkey hanging.

Please be aware the audio quality isn't brilliant, I'm working on it for future chats.

You can download our suitable for all ages comic book, Alien in the Outfield here.

You can follow Mat on Twitter here.

Contains 1 swear.

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Episode 8: Back Home & Poo Bags

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:38:12 GMT

Pleased to report I'm back home! In this episode, I take the dog for a walk, prompting largely unnecessary discussion of poo bags. I also chat about the Nightingale Hospital and other nuggets.

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Episode 7: I watched Batwoman and that's it

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:13:11 GMT

Very little to report on, apart from a GP phone appointment, watching Batwoman and going home tomorrow. Oh, I didn't mention this, but I also played piano for a bit, which was nice.

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Episode 6: The Atlantic Ocean and The Supernova Era

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:37:39 GMT

I talk about making a lesson for my niece and reading The Supernova Era by Liu Cixin (with references to Seveneves by Neal Stephenson and Station Eleven by Emily St John-Mandel too).

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Episode 5: Newspapers and Chilli

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:53:57 GMT

I talk about my weird habits and routines through the lens of the Saturday Guardian, which I go on about how much I enjoy it at some length.

I also talk about cooking a chilli and dreaming of making my own guitar.

Articles/features I highlighted:

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Episode 4: Comics, Computer games & Houseparty

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:44:52 GMT

I discuss my ongoing comic project, A Link to the Past, Houseparty and Boris Johnson catching the 'rona.

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Episode 3: Runnin', Clappin', Listenin'

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:59:51 GMT

I chat about running in the post-covid-19 society, recovering from injury, the NHS clap and government hypocrisy and new music I'll be listening to this week.

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Episode 2: Phantom Enthusiasm

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:32:28 GMT

I talk about Curb Your Enthusiasm, Phantom Thread, Netflix Party and my personal theory as to why imperfect films are best.

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Episode 1: Pilot

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:40:17 GMT

I talk about starting an audio diary and my particular lockdown situation.

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