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Graham holding in front of his face a notebook with cartoon images of the kings of England on the cover

New series, new notebook (though only one of them will be featured in the series). I’m in full research mode for Series 4 reviewing all the nearly monarchs of England & the UK. Planning a new “first” episode on Offa this month then recording first episodes of series 4 in March!

Our podcast has very little budget. But we could pay in rum!

Words to heed. Delivered by a master.

As much as I like Moose’s posts- the Moses is a typo. I don’t think he can part the sea.

So glad Moses is back. Fully understand why he needed time. But the world is just a bit better with his humour.

Here is the live speech we gave at last year's Intelligent Speech Conference.

We are keynote speakers this year - It's on the 28th of Feb, and if you go to intelligentspeechonline.com you can get your tickets. Use the code Rankium to get a discount! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/235-specia...

I have not- what’s it about?

Haha. It crossed my mind when researching it.
More so now!

That is just down the way! I pass it often.

I’m finding that Josh Johnson is the best comedic voice coming out of the IS right now.
Funny, thoughtful and articulate.

YouTube video by Josh Johnson Can I.C.E Come to the U.K.?

.@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social is a comedy superstar. His astonishing ability to write a new show every week, if not everyday, makes him unparalleled right now. Super funny, but so wise and soulful too. This is his recent London show, and it’s so good — watch here

youtu.be/VukAjVNhJlY?...

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

I have sometimes been mocked for my obsessive love of Bruce. But this is why we think he is great:

youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...

Black Bart Part 2 is out! We cover the rest of the story of Black Bart. The 3rd pirate to get the nickname of "black" in the series. but does he live up to it?

totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/232-black-...

Well- this is a good idea…

Guess what! We are speaking at Intelligent Speech Online! This year’s theme is Companions and Rivals.

Taking place on Feb 28th - ticket includes live attendance & also access to recordings of all the sessions after the event intelligentspeechonline.com

Use the Code RANKIUM for discount!

Thank you! He really was!

ATR: 1.10 Beatles - Yellow Submarine | Totalus Rankium Get more from Totalus Rankium on Patreon

For our wonderful Patreons- Beatles Yellow Submarine is out for Albums Totalus Rankium!

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YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic When are UK News Shows going to start calling out Nigel Farage and his completely rubbished claims?

If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it.

We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.

youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...

The lollipop of a man!

And special thanks to Rob and John from @primetimepod.bsky.social and Rob from @totalusrankium.bsky.social for lending your voices to our opening skit. We really appreciate your help making our "new years" special opening extra special. bit.ly/4jpoEHP

Equestrian statue of emperor Nerva in Gloucester. He is giving an - ahem - "Roman salute"

@totalusrankium.bsky.social @emmasouthon.bsky.social found Detective Nerva in Gloucester (naturally).
He'd habe loved being outside Greggs.

I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?

Ho ho ho! Crabby crabmas!

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Home Alone - SNL

This SNL sketch is absolutely amazing, but it is incredibly violent (you have been warned!)

youtu.be/ug44G2FdWyU?...

Don't forget that we are speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! You can get your tickets now at an early bird discount at intelligentspeechonline.com and if you use code POPE at checkout, you can get even more savings!

I now have another bottle! Ready for the next episode. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

What!?
I just finished a bottle of this!
I picked it up last time I was in Wales. I didn’t even begin to associate the name!
It was very nice.

YouTube video by The Daily Show WTF Happened in 2025? TDS Hosts Recap the Year’s Biggest Stories | The Daily Show

youtube.com/watch?v=rsk1...

The Daily Show has got so so much better in the last year or so. Nothing against Trevor Noah- he was great. But I love the new format of them being a collective.

William Pitt the Elder is one of the most amazing "what ifs" in British history. Without the gout, would he have been as focused a leader? But with it, his brilliant career ended not with a bang but a whimper. (And a thud.) #ukhistory

Our Pitt trilogy is finally complete!
bit.ly/48pacf4

bubs, i’ve only got two, maybe three Motown puns left in me. Four tops.

you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit

I'm working on a full genealogy for Viga-Glum on Family Echo. The site has really improved its options for tracking relationships.

Here's the genealogy for the first episode plus a little extra:
www.familyecho.com?c=hsmkpnedwi...

#sagthing #vigaglum #sagas #iceland #sagasoficelanders #genealogy