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Lockdown Diaries
Jack Kirby-Lowe tries to stay safe and stay sane during an international pandemic
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A New Thing! Sci-Fi Book Club Episode 001 - The Three Body Problem
01:05:22This 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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36. Episode 36: Paternity Leave
28:25Some reflections on the first few weeks of fatherhood, plus mini reviews of:The Burning by Laura BatesSmash Bros. UltimateAladdinKnives OutCommunity34. Episode 34: Keir and Present Danger
40:46I talk about our incoming baby, some criticisms of Keir Starmer and the return of football.33. Episode 33: Chat with Nils
53:43CW: Racism, human experimentation, slaveryIn 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.32. Episode 32: Chat with Kyah and Mishka - Being a Good Ally
49:38Content warning: Racism, murder, slaveryIn 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/1010138889716796431. Episode 31: Live from the Greenhouse
33:20A 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