Andy Burnham is quite the busy bastard, isn’t he? Every day, a new announcement. Every day, a fresh t-shirt. Every day, a bunch of content designed to remind us that he's an ordinary guy, with ordinary feelings, ordinary interests and ordinary shoes.
Sam Delaney
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Britain's Best Journalist "Stop Sh**ting Yourself - 15 Life Lessons That Might Help You Calm The F*ck Down" out 27th Feb 2025 https://linktr.ee/samdelaney
The boy asked why I smoke. Told him it was none of his business, then thought better of it and told him it helps Daddy think. He said his teacher says smoking kills you. Told him his teacher should mind her own business too. Lit another one.
Howard's Way is back on. Told Deborah this is exactly the life we should be working towards. A boat. The south of France. A woman called Valerie, who understands me. Deborah said I get seasick on the Isle of Wight ferry. Put another Benson on and didn't dignify that with a response.
pod.fo/e/37fad5 New series of The Reset pod starts today with frontman Jason Williamson on addiction, sobriety, trolls and family estrangement
The Reset by Sam Delaney: Jason Williamson
New year, new series. My first guest on The Reset in 2026 is Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods. Known for his furious, funny and brutally honest lyrics about post-austerity Britain, masculinity, ...
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😂 @tftimemachine.bsky.social successfully pod the history of The Beatles in under two minutes
I have started a retro football sticker night with my son and a couple of mates. Best laugh we've had all year. More here... www.bigissue.com/opinion/foot...
An old football sticker book turns pub night into a nostalgia fest
Nostalgia is beautiful, soul-enriching and brilliant fun, writes Sam Delaney, after an evening poring over old sticker books.
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‘Power is gradually shifting away from the western world’ Pick up the latest issue of @bigissue.com for an exclusive interview with former politician, economist & author Vince Cable, ahead of the publication of his new book 'Eclipsing the West' this month. Interview by @delaneyman.bsky.social.
This week’s Big Issue is out now! 📺 Meet Hacker T Dog, Blue Peter’s new host ⚖️ Inside Britain’s asylum courts 👶 The UK’s fertility crisis is looming Read a sneak peek here. www.bigissue.com/behind-the...
Top Flight Time Machine. Me and @delaneyman.bsky.social. The best friends you never knew you needed. The podcast that will NEVER bombard you with interviews with dull, half-arsed celebrities. Any dullness will come directly from us. There is never any dullness.
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NEW EPISODE! (IFS early access) ‘Disillusioned Monk’ Batteryheads, Travolta mirrors, Elvis fandom, a Texan invite, bear fear, and farewell to a fluffy legend PATREON: www.patreon.com/posts/135131... APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Was reading Sort Your Head Out by @delaneyman.bsky.social as mental health memoir research to start with but genuinely enjoyed it. I'm not even the target audience and I connected with it. Give it a read, esp if you're a bloke, a lad an average guy or ever worried about booze (even a little bit) 📚💙
I’m on Vanessa’s show on Ch5 today at 12.30pm today if you fancy it lads
NEW EPISODE! (IFS early access) ‘Leslie Lemon’s Custard’ Tragic news, pod-madness, fan fiction, a backpack development, a work rival, egg wooing, and an old man’s diet. PATREON: www.patreon.com/posts/133265... APPLE POD SUBS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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NEW EPISODE! (IFS early access) ‘The Avenging Hippie’ Septuagenarian pop thrills, 1970s tower block school spying, a Beatles haul, a wetlands visit, and The Sweeney. PATREON: www.patreon.com/posts/132091... APPLE POD SUBS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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If you missed our amazing live shows over the last couple of months you can now get a 75-minute video of the very best bits for under a fiver! It's housed on our Patreon but it's available to all with no subscription required www.patreon.com/posts/132102...
NEW EPISODE! (IFS early access) ‘Noel Edmonds’ Kiwi Adventure’ We analyse the first episode of Noel’s new ITV series.
Jarvis Cocker has started writing about his feelings. Good news for the multitudes of Pulp fans who wanted More.
Jarvis Cocker: 'We only have a finite amount of time to do the things we do'
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My son and I are widening our 'Unserious' empire. Please give it your consideration.
BRAND NEW PODCAST! FIRST EPISODE! ‘Chris Rigg Carrot’ The boy genius becomes an adult, some films, the EPL fixtures are assessed, and an empty stadium somewhere.
IMPORTANT: This week's Friday episode will be delayed until Saturday, when we will perform a deep dive into this (ITV, Friday 9pm)
**ATTENTION BARGAIN HUNTERS** Both of these books are currently 99p on Kindle! Grab them while they're hot! www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Sam-D...
**ATTENTION BARGAIN HUNTERS** Both of these books are currently 99p on Kindle! Grab them while they're hot! www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Sam-D...
We are all aware of Andrew Tate and all of the other angry weirdos that occupy the so called manopshere, vying for the attention of boys and young men who are short on confidence and real-life role models.