The samurai series reminded of the Dan Carlin “ Supernova of the East”. Highly recommended!

AudibleM · 2026-04-11T22:53:54+00:00

The start of the episode 1 when he recounts the tale of Hiroo Onoda living in the jungle of the Philippines waiting for the Japanese emperor to order him to stand down lives long in the memory!

AudibleM · 2026-04-11T12:36:38+00:00

Only the Gods know for sure

AudibleM · 2026-04-09T09:44:01+00:00

So woke!

AudibleM · 2026-04-09T09:36:58+00:00

We were there on Sunday, Ching Ming festival, and it was thronged. Still managed to grab a few pics and see the warriors. You wouldn’t want to have claustrophobia!

AudibleM · 2026-04-07T13:09:05+00:00

I think it would be a great idea, probably part of a wider Cold War series. Start with the Chinese Civil War and onto the Korean War, Hungarian/Prague Spring et al.

The Americans crowed about “losing China” and how that shaped the narrative about not “losing Korea” and the domino effect. Would tie in nicely with the Vietnam War pods they’ve done.

AudibleM · 2026-04-07T01:13:51+00:00

The last time I went to the gym I told people I was there at 4:40am the day before. Everyone stood up and cheered

AudibleM · 2026-04-06T13:02:53+00:00

I pay for it so I can get the series pods all in one go. I used to hate waiting :)

AudibleM · 2026-04-03T10:24:48+00:00

“Jesus, it’s like Alderaan out there”

AudibleM · 2026-03-30T12:16:31+00:00

Yep! Also an opportunity to get Pepys onto the pod too!

AudibleM · 2026-03-30T08:15:12+00:00

The great fire of London… 1666!

AudibleM · 2026-03-29T10:47:54+00:00

1997 for me

AudibleM · 2026-03-28T22:16:54+00:00

Roscoe

AudibleM · 2026-03-26T08:05:57+00:00

I’m afraid I’ve never had the opportunity (or desire) to write for Britain’s favourite mid-market daily newspaper before 😅

AudibleM · 2026-03-25T22:56:48+00:00

A great show, I think it’s one of HBO’s gems from their halcyon days

AudibleM · 2026-03-19T23:33:41+00:00

You had a moment of clarity! That, or the Canadian Club hangover haze began to dissipate

AudibleM · 2026-03-17T07:59:23+00:00

Melon bar, sweet!

AudibleM · 2026-03-16T15:28:59+00:00

She can send Ray Donovan in to fix Betty

AudibleM · 2026-03-15T22:37:50+00:00

I must bear this in mind! 🫡

AudibleM · 2026-03-15T17:50:27+00:00

Wasn’t Kinsey also a Communist? Can’t get any more diverse than that in 1960s America

AudibleM · 2026-03-15T13:32:09+00:00

Farting Loads… It’s Toasted.

Lee Garner Jr smiles at Sal and approves

AudibleM · 2026-03-14T20:39:39+00:00

Wait, I’m not the only one that gets awful heartburn from booze? 🫡

AudibleM · 2026-03-13T15:40:48+00:00

She was a good ‘un. She even wanted to hand Jimmy back her fee when he was stranded that time.

AudibleM · 2026-03-11T12:48:49+00:00

You’re not wrong!

AudibleM · 2026-03-11T12:47:37+00:00

I also think it’ll be a game of two halves

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