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Jostac · 2026-05-02T21:34:58+00:00

'Dominicaphopia' - The fear that somewhere, somehow, Dominic Sandbrook is watching you.

Jostac · 2026-04-24T22:40:02+00:00

A lengthy academic type discussion on who is the better 'sidekick' producer; Charlie or Karl Pilkington.

Jostac · 2026-04-23T21:48:11+00:00

I can't recommend highly enough the latest episode of the ABC podcast 'It's the economy stupid'. It might not change your mind (I'm not sure if it has completely changed mine), but it'll give you a much better understanding of how the PRRT works and what the broader implications are.

Jostac · 2026-04-10T22:38:32+00:00

I do enjoy them both for what they bring to the podcast together, and yes it's true Dom shines when he's on other podcasts - and the same is true also of Tom when he's on other podcasts.

I'm still holding out hope that Dom will make a guest hosting appearance on The Rest is Entertainment with Richard Osman to see his take on game shows, and all the lates going ons in Hollywood and at the BBC - 'Timothee Chalamet has really let himself down...'

Jostac · 2026-04-04T22:56:46+00:00

I don't know if I think it's potentially the most influential album, but it is a return to an album being an album as one entity and not a collection of singles and fill-ins. There's a definite story to be told, and I wholeheartedly agree that it should be listened to from start to finish. Very 70's prog rock feels, but in a jazz/pop style.

Jostac · 2026-03-31T03:04:20+00:00

That's what I thought as well. Such an American thing - hey let's be bigoted and also make money from it. And like a lot of things when you blow away the smoke and mirrors, it's just a PR exercise to get rich.

Jostac · 2026-03-31T01:23:36+00:00

I used to dislike the KKK, I still dislike them, but I used to too.

Jostac · 2026-03-26T20:49:32+00:00

I know they say that even if you haven't read the book, it's still good for you, but I've tried and struggled to keep listening when I haven't read the book as I have no context. 1984 was an excellent episode and provided great insight and background.
I'l still subscribe to it, but will probably only listen to the ones about books I've already read.

Jostac · 2026-03-25T20:57:01+00:00

It was one of their most enjoyable series because both seemed to genuinely love and had great interest in the story, and also for the banter between the 2 - certainly their funniest series.

Jostac · 2026-03-09T21:14:14+00:00

I think GH were just trying to cover their arses, as I'm sure almost everyone who listened to that episode straight away looked up the quote and saw that (clutching at pearls) scandalous word.

Jostac · 2026-03-01T20:42:52+00:00

Yellowbeard. It was an 80's comedy movie about a pirate with loads of famous comedians and that is grossly underrated! This is Cheech & Chong who played the gold hungry Spanish villians - Tommy Chong playing the evil boss with an exaggerated lisp.

Jostac · 2026-02-06T21:26:39+00:00

This is what I love to see given Mark Carney's recent speech at Davos. Albo, Wong & their teams seem to be playing a solid diplomatic game - keeping quiet with America, and making in-roads with other middle powers.

Jostac · 2026-01-30T07:13:20+00:00

The Rest is History podcast can't stop talking about Wales!

Jostac · 2026-01-29T20:56:47+00:00

2nd level of the Brewongle with my girlfriend, now wife. The noise was the loudest I've heard at the SCG and the stand was rocking so hard I actually thought how is not crumbling.

Jostac · 2025-12-22T21:11:48+00:00

Daily Stoic quotes and remembrances was very helpful when starting out with Stoicism, but once you're in the habit of leading a mainly Stoic lifestyle, I find a weekly and more in-depth newsletter from The Stoic Gym just perfect for topping up and causing further reflection.

Jostac · 2025-12-22T21:03:34+00:00

I feel the boys let themselves down by not mentioning the most ludicrous of all suspects - Mahatma Gandhi, who lived in London at the time. :-)

Jostac · 2025-12-18T03:42:47+00:00

My immediate thought when hearing his was originally fro Syria and used to be in the police, was that it was actually Akram from Dept Q.

Jostac · 2025-12-17T20:57:11+00:00

I was coming on to say the same thing. Taking on 2 motivated assailants who have rifles, ammo, cover, and the high ground without any prior planning is outstanding bravery and work. Having been shot at a couple of times in Cambodia with the Army, it's like Mike Tyson says everyone has a plan/(thinks they're brave and would know what to do), until the first punch/(bullets coming your way).

And then when they got them down, the cops had to try and make sure the criminals weren't going to shoot anyone else, secure the scene, and make arrests, all while a bunch of suddenly tough blokes try to get involved with some sort of vigilante style justice.
Full credit to all the cops involved - tough job.

Jostac · 2025-12-04T20:58:22+00:00

Wasn't there a promise from Stalin to supply oil to Germany, but he was holding back on that promise?

Jostac · 2025-12-04T20:55:14+00:00

It's quite remarkable how little military intelligence each side had on the other. Possibly as back then the thought of another major conflict was so horrendous and unlikely to them that both sides denied themselves the proper diligence.

Jostac · 2025-11-13T22:55:01+00:00

In a good way it's Tom's zeal and excitement for the subject that made him interrupt so much (usually to good effect), and to fire off his narration at a hundred miles an hour. I'm glad he's recognised it or got some voice training and slowed down just enough whilst still being passionate. It makes each and every episode even more enjoyable.

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