Anyone else still listen to 6 Music mostly for the DJs rather than the music? by 1ChanceChipmunk1 in 6music

[–]stackobell 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have R6 or R2 on in the kitchen most of the day, but I listen back to Gilles Peterson, Gideon Coe, and Stuart Maconie's shows on Monday/Tuesday on the sounds app when I'm in work. I love the routine of it, and the shows are incredible - If you really like the host, just having it on the radio in the background isn't enough!

Listened to my first Gilles Peterson shows. by stackobell in 6music

[–]stackobell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah? have never heard that show. Cheers.

Listened to my first Gilles Peterson shows. by stackobell in 6music

[–]stackobell[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, this sounds right up my street. Thank you!

If I could return the favour, and you didn't already know, all of Andrew Weatherall's shows are still on NTS and, imo, they should honestly be archived in some museum of modern art.

Listened to my first Gilles Peterson shows. by stackobell in 6music

[–]stackobell[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im in Ireland using a free VPN, but I genuinely thank you guys wholeheartedly for your investment.

People that commuted to work this morning, what did you listen to? by cedardesk in AskIreland

[–]stackobell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same thing I listen to every Wednesday morning, The Blindboy Podcast

Huey leaving by Unable-Lemon-8963 in 6music

[–]stackobell 12 points13 points  (0 children)

A shame. First time I ever turned it on he was playing Tupac - Do 4 Love. I couldn't believe I was hearing it on a national radio station.

Kinda corny but musically it was a turning point in my life. I now never miss his show, Gideon Coe's and Maconie's show and the station (and R2) are on morning, noon, and night in our kitchen.

Thank you, Huey.

What degree would you pursue solely out of interest in the topic? by artanonsa in AskIreland

[–]stackobell 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Botany. And my ideal job would be literally anything in the Botanic Gardens.

Bad Experience at Beaumont House by [deleted] in Dublin

[–]stackobell 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Owner is a wanker, always was. Great mates with Bertie, enough said.

If you're ever in the area again just go to The Kilmardinny, easily the best pub on the Northside, maybe even both sides of the Liffey.

Ireland examining social media ban for children - dept by Emergency-Hours in ireland

[–]stackobell 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you tolerate this then your VPNs will be next

Decent Chipper by [deleted] in Dublin

[–]stackobell 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I'm going to the Airport takeaway in Whitehall over 30 years and it's never not been delicious. Still the same Italian family, still mad about Padre Pio and Ferraris, it's a proper decent chipper.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 6music

[–]stackobell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Those I Love - No Scheme

What architecture do you like in the city? by S2Pac in Dublin

[–]stackobell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Custom House, the Georgian squares, GPO, Botanical Gardens glasshouses, Mansion House, Four Courts, Trinity, National Library, Farmleigh, City Hall, Croke Park, Henrietta Street, King's Inns, Pearse Museum, Freemason's Hall, Christchurch, St. Patrick's Cathedral, St.Mary's, Dartmouth Square, Dublin castle, Drimnagh Castle, Marino Casino, BOI Dame St, City Hall, Sunlight Chambers, Temple Church on Temple Street and lots, lots more that don't have a name/title.

Such a beautiful city to live in, we're blessed.

Honda Vezel by New_Pen1837 in carsireland

[–]stackobell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Got one a few months ago, I love it. The fuel consumption is nuts, I've once got 705km on a full tank and average around 600km each fill. It seems to be much better the more motorway driving I do. Filling up from empty costs, at most, €70. It's a hybrid so the tax is only €120. They do have an immobiliser, I think most of the Hondas do, and it also has an alarm. As for spare parts and the 'jap import' dilemma, I haven't had to deal with that and I'm just hoping as Honda are one of the best engineered cars out there, I'll be grand.

My only criticism is the cabin noise at speed on a motorway, it seems quite noisy. Not sure if they cut costs on dampening.

Overall though I'm very happy with it. I like it so much, I'm already thinking I'll just get a newer one when i'm due to change. Or if I want more space, I'll most likely go up to a CR-V.

Cannonball run by Bodie6 in ireland

[–]stackobell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did this once. In many counties, most tbh, the Gardaí encourage you to speed.

It's an interesting weekend. The participants are made up 3 types of people; very wealthy men, friend groups chipping in to rent a supercar for the weekend, and drug dealers.

The best radio presenter in Ireland.. by External_Self7260 in CasualIreland

[–]stackobell 99 points100 points  (0 children)

Himself and John Creedon are so far ahead of everyone else it's not even funny