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Neill Wilkinson

@neillwilkinson.bsky.social

Microphone botherer. Host of β€˜Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide.’ Previously heard on independent local radio in the UK. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

44 Followers  |  140 Following  |  75 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024  |  2.0086

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I’ve reached my 40s, so I feel comfortable telling you how much I’ve enjoyed wearing my new socks today.

06.11.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Only sad anoraks care about the 30th 40th, 50th, 60th whatever anniversary of a radio station that’s not been on air for years

If your β€˜radio station’ is making a fuss about this, stop jerking off over your old cassettes and start thinking about your audience instead

28.10.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

If you have something nice to say to someone - say it. Life’s too short to keep it to yourself, and we could all do with hearing it. Say it and mean it.

13.10.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I accidentally breathed in a colleague’s breath and now I want to vomit.

06.10.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Since I cancelled my TV licence, I haven’t missed live TV one bit. I was at my Mum’s yesterday and caught a bit of what was on, which confirmed I’d made the right decision.

21.09.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A difficult wank but not impossible.

18.09.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve given up.

18.09.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m trying to watch Oppenheimer on Netflix. 15 minutes in and I haven’t got a clue what’s happening. This film is 3 hours long.
Taking bets on how long I’ll last.

18.09.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Waterlines on living their dreams at Bloodstock 2025
YouTube video by Festpod Waterlines on living their dreams at Bloodstock 2025

Waterlines on living their dreams at #Bloodstock 2025

youtu.be/0ZZWT2LK-jk

18.09.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man is holding a skateboard in front of a sign that says " game " ALT: a man is holding a skateboard in front of a sign that says " game "

When I was a kid, renting a VHS from the local Blockbuster felt like a special event. There were plenty of independent video rental shops, too. The surprise and delight of finding something new to watch was exciting!
Is there a modern equivalent?

14.09.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I much prefer the new styling! Looks like a much improved offering all around.

08.09.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ep79. A metal festival on a CRUISE SHIP? And our Download STAGE SHOW reviewed!
YouTube video by Festpod Ep79. A metal festival on a CRUISE SHIP? And our Download STAGE SHOW reviewed!

In episode 79:

πŸ”₯ A hot new style for Download
🎸 For its 25th year, Bloodstock books a 4th headliner
πŸ›³οΈ A metal festival on a CRUISE SHIP?? We look at Mediterranea Metal Cruise

PLUS - Watch us CRINGE reviewing our Download stage show!

Out now on your podcast app and YouTube

youtu.be/-E4LkKmRnE8

06.09.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why I Hate Your Podcast Bill Wyman hates your podcast. Not for one thing it does. Nor for two. But for twenty three reasons.

Many thanks to @james.crid.land and @podnews.net for letting me gripe about the myriad annoying little things that otherwise decent podcasters do.

It's ...

"Why I Hate Your Podcast"!

podnews.net/article/i-ha...

13.08.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My dream last night stood out because I had bright, colourful sleeve tattoos on both arms. I have no tattoos, currently. I’m not against them, but I’ve never been able to decide on something I’d want on my skin forever.
It looked pretty good, tbh.

01.08.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is no way I can say this that won't make it sound callous, but it's so hard to find interesting podcasts, YT channels, and streams because the platforms have been flooded by bland and technically inept creators. I'm so sorry but a good 70% of you shouldn't be publishing.

11.07.2025 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 151    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 5
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Today is the day I discovered that my Shure SM58, bought in 2008, is a fake copy. I am shooketh.

25.06.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I fancied going to a Pride event this year. Haven’t done it in years. Ticket for Manchester Pride is Β£100-odd so I probably won’t.

23.06.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am now as old as Patrick Swayze was in β€œToo Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar.”

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22.06.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I find myself wondering what happened to people I followed on Twitter who’ve now disappeared. Didn’t know them, used to have friendly chats etc. I suppose they’ve just deleted all their apps and moved on.

22.06.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A beautiful picture!

22.06.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see all the Pride events happening around the UK this weekend! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

22.06.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gorgeous! πŸ’

22.06.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You have taught her well.

10.06.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Look at you, John! Bloody hell, I can’t believe it!! You’re looking fabulous!

10.06.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The perfect bird feeder doesn't exi--

03.06.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 22198    πŸ” 3740    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Just finished watching Andor on Disney+ and whilst I didn’t understand a lot of what happened, and I couldn’t name many of the characters, I loved it!

31.05.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is the ChatGPT pirate wearing two eyepatches?

23.05.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I know it’s the end of May, but my finger is hovering over the button to switch the central heating on.

23.05.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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