Lockdown Diaries

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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