The universal bonding power of ... football?!
Growing up with football, from struggling to fit in to experiencing the passion of the game, all leading to a newfound appreciation for its universal power.
The righteous vengeance of election defeat
UK general election 2024 results: Labour's loss, Tory comeuppance, cycling history made.
Playing the same video game for 16 years straight
I’m not much of a gamer. When I started university in 2005, I took with me my recently-acquired Nintendo Gamecube, which was four years old at that point. It...
Being scouted in the pub for movie stardom
There was a pub we used to drink at when I was on the cusp of 18 (and technically not allowed to be there) called the Old Angel, in the centre of Nottingham....
What being shat on by a bird taught me about life, or something
Late for an event, I struggle with e-bike rentals, get shat on by a seagull, and host a successful AI ethics roundtable discussion.
Being the youngest person at a gig
A seated gig for aging fans, reflections on aging, and musings on authenticity at a Richard Thompson concert.
Trying to make gender less of a drag
Challenging gender norms with my son through dress-up and dance, while reflecting on World No Tobacco Day.
Losing the only election I've ever contested
Navigating campus politics, journalism dreams, and unexpected elections in this edition.
Aurora bore: trying to photograph the impossible
The sun flips its magnetic field every eleven years, creating potential for auroras - even if I can't seem to capture them
Please stop ringing my doorbell
From questioning the relevance of the Met Gala to a hilarious doorbell mishap in the studio, this edition covers a wide range of topics with humor and insight.
Testing times: eyes, maternity leave, and hearing your own failings
Adjusting to new routines with two kids, feedback at work boosts motivation, and the chaos of taking a child for an eye test.
Trampolines, making dad friends and the allure of power tools
Kids' birthday party antics, awkward small talk with parents, and musings on honesty and communication.
The fear of women
A mishap with my daughter leads to reflections on male privilege and the importance of challenging toxic behavior.
The rituals of manhood
Navigating manhood rituals, from embarrassing stag do antics to failed attempts at masculinity.
Naming things is hard – so I surrendered mine
Navigating the challenges of naming things, from software to bands to children, while relinquishing an identity along the way.
What my teenage poetry taught me about being a modern-day man
A nostalgic journey through embarrassing teenage writing resurfaces lessons and unexpected connections.
Getting out of my comfort zone in rooms full of beards (and mums)
An unexpected night of folk music and baby sensory classes leads to introspection and stepping out of comfort zones.
Take your kid fishing, they said
Father-son bonding through fishing memories, reflecting on peace, tranquility, and shared experiences in nature.
The unbearable lightness of beards
It turns out that my beard is a barometer of my life, signaling tough times and the importance of self-care.
Pub banter, sexist movies and the joys of being a dad
Pub banter, movie misogyny, and dad joy all in one edition.
