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Ben Kiely

@thejivemaster.bsky.social

Irish, Arsenal fan, metalhead, movie nerd. Former MMA journalist/podcaster as seen on Sky News, RTE Primetime, RTE News etc.

738 Followers  |  704 Following  |  139 Posts  |  Joined: 15.11.2024
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Oh no!

A Ray D'Arcy podcast announcement!!!

02.03.2026 16:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I've seen some of the worst Tourette's takes imaginable on the bad place.

23.02.2026 19:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I need some metal album recommendations.

Old or new.

It doesn't matter as long as it's good.

12.02.2026 16:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

I know it is a scam, but the algorithmic dominance of the 'practice Tai ChI to get ripped' YouTube ads is genuinely impressive.

10.01.2026 19:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Cardiff might be the most metal city I've ever been to.

Was in an Asian tapas spot earlier and there was a woman in there casually talking about Slaughter to Prevail to a fella.

01.01.2026 17:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Christmas has come late for Jesus!

What a goal! #COYG

30.12.2025 21:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Sounds like you accidentally invented a greek gyro

27.12.2025 00:03 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

The best and the worst

26.12.2025 23:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

That sounds unbelievable

26.12.2025 23:47 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

If they have weight classes for combat sports, they should have height classes for basketball.

26.12.2025 23:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Jesus is back!!!

Just in time for Christmas! #COYG

13.12.2025 21:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Arsenal went from being a Chelsea retirement home to being a Chelsea rehabilitation centre #COYG

10.12.2025 20:28 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That's how much Arsenal missed Leandro Trossard #COYG

06.12.2025 13:41 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm crying too because I had to listen to Kingfishr. #LateLateToyShow #toyshow

05.12.2025 22:35 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

The noise I made when Zubimendi's shot hit the bar was not human. #COYG #SUNARS

08.11.2025 19:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

99.999% conservative.

08.11.2025 01:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

How many prominent left wing MMA fighters are there?

I can think of two.

07.11.2025 22:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Wow!

02.11.2025 18:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Mikel Merino continues to be the most confusing player in Arsenal history.

What a pass! #COYG

29.10.2025 21:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. By the numbers, but honest and elevated by the acting.

27.10.2025 20:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

First time in a long time a politician I voted for actually got elected

Comhghairdeas @catherinegalway.bsky.social

25.10.2025 14:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If I was Jim Gavin, I'd try to put everything behind me and legally change my name to Gavin Jim.

08.10.2025 18:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm pretty sure, with respect, if there was some news about Jim Gavin, I would have heard.

06.10.2025 17:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Jim Gavin, the Dublin GAA coach?

06.10.2025 17:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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#COYG

04.10.2025 14:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Stressful. Funny. Excellent. #OneBattleAfterAnother

02.10.2025 09:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This is so gross.

Does the "AH" in The AH Show stand for "Ah here"?

01.10.2025 13:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

To say that I cheered would be an understatement. #TraitorsIRL

23.09.2025 21:14 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Can't remember ever being this ready for a TV finale #TraitorsIRL

23.09.2025 19:59 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Very sad to hear about the latest cuts at Reach PLC. My thoughts go out to the journalists affected.

08.09.2025 13:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0