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John Robinson (@thranjax)

@thranjax.bsky.social

Lecturer in Digital Technologies / Writer for OutsideLeft.com music / film / tv review/ At fifteenpeople.com a blog about the musician Momus and Writer of Famous For Fifteen People / Writer of Folktronics.

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That must be one of the most recent things to vanish that LU has covered! I guess having a very common phrase as its name and the "Jon Snow"/GOT confusion buries it.

13.02.2026 14:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@frommausoleum.bsky.social A story of mine called Adult Education is included in this wonderful anthology: proceeds benefit Butterfly Wonderland.

11.02.2026 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I clearly don't understand the rules of American Football, but Sky are trying their best to explain it. #superbowl

08.02.2026 22:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I keep telling Amazon that I'm a fascinating creature but it doesn't seem to listen.

06.02.2026 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@rianjohnson.bsky.social #wakeupdeadman was amazing. Please write a new script for #jonathancreek and persuade David Renwick to let you do it. Ideally based on The Three Coffins or Plague Court Murders. That is all. I'm sure @alandaviescomic.bsky.social would be agreeable...

05.02.2026 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"We play notes other people won't have anything to do with" is a cousin of "Do you think you'll ever write a spherical song" from Brass Eye.

29.01.2026 16:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm rewatching it myself at the moment and noting all the odd "future echoes" of Jonathan Creek that pop up.

29.01.2026 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Acktor, Cracked. - A ferocious and romantic investigation into the arc and art of Momus' life. ...the latest story in Outsideleft Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Acktor, Cracked.

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My review of Momus' latest explorations. @momuspda.bsky.social

08.12.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can see where it is. It's The Thing. I mean I can't see where it is, pass me the hotwire and petri dish.

30.10.2025 18:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Big Stir Records Halloween Grimoire - The Big Stir / Various Artists LP:โ€จChilling, Thrilling Hooks and Haunted Harmonies ...the latest story in Outsideleft Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is The Big Stir Records Halloween Grimoire

My review of the Big Stir Records Power-Pop Grimoire for Halloween. outsideleft.com/main.php?sto... @bigstirrecords.bsky.social #halloween #powerpop

30.10.2025 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Legend of Tim Tyler vs The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tyler - I am forever mixing them up. Neither of them seemed to smile much.

29.10.2025 13:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œWhat the deuce is it to me?โ€ he interrupted impatiently; โ€œyou say that we go round the sun. If we went round the moon it would not make a pennyworth of difference to me or to my work.โ€

29.10.2025 13:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf - Beware the moon, lads! says John Robinson ...the latest story in Outsideleft Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

My review of Stewart Lee's current show
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#stewartlee #stand-up

29.10.2025 00:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jigsaw Causeway - John Robinson hears tales of sea, travel and nostalgia in Tom McConnel's new album and exhibition combo ...the latest story in Outsideleft Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Jigsaw Causeway

@noveltyisland.bsky.social
My review of Novelty Island's new album outsideleft.com/main.php?sto... Charming, emotional and a jigsaw of light and dark.

22.10.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Olivia Isaac-Henry - Unquiet slumbers where folk horror and suspense fiction meet. ...the latest story in Outsideleft Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Olivia Isaac-Henry

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My interview with Olivia Isaac-Henry, crime and folk horror novelist.

23.09.2025 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sorry to hear that.

26.08.2025 08:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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To be fair, it IS a gig in Scarborough.

26.08.2025 08:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'm still pitching the sequel. @lawriebrewster.bsky.social Anyway, backed Mr. Whispers, as should everyone!

05.08.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Top stories on OutsideLeft.com at the moment: @momuspda.bsky.social not sure why that's popped up again! Burials and Beyond with Kate Cherrell @katecherrell.bsky.social Discerning readers!

25.07.2025 14:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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According to a Pearson advert this is a Year 11 pupil i.e. 15 or 16.

So if police start to look young it means you're getting old, god knows what it means when Year 11 pupils look like the 30 something lead singer of a cover band. I don't even think I look this old.

25.07.2025 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Apparently I score highly for Alexithymia, let's add that to the dysfunctionality pile. #alexithymia I guess?

25.07.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Momus: Anyone's Guess
YouTube video by momasu Momus: Anyone's Guess

It's becoming clear now, the arc of my life. youtu.be/RTlFlbkY_Bc

22.07.2025 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Robert Snook: Grave of the Last Highwayman In the middle of a field, surrounded by enormous cows, sits a tiny white grave encircled in black fencing. This is the grave marker of Robert Snooks, the last Englishman to be hanged for highway roโ€ฆ

In the middle of a field, surrounded by enormous cows, sits a tiny white grave encircled in black fencing. This is the grave marker of Robert Snooks, the last Englishman to be hanged for highway robbery back in 1802. ๐Ÿฎ

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22.07.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I mean, it's rubbish, obviously. :)

15.07.2025 09:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Candy is correct about The Ugly Stepsister, a much superior type of body horror film, 8 out of 10.

15.07.2025 08:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sssssss (1973) - Official Trailer (HD)
YouTube video by ScreamFactoryTV Sssssss (1973) - Official Trailer (HD)

This is the film you hadn't heard of: A mad scientist obsessed with snakes tries to turn a young man into a snake: it's just what came to mind while I was watching Tusk.
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15.07.2025 08:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview - John Robinson talks to writer, broadcaster and paranormal historian, Kate Cherrell ...the latest story in Outsideleft Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview

Currently number one story on the website, interview with #paranormal broadcaster Kate Cherrell about her #gothic novel.
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15.07.2025 08:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview - John Robinson talks to writer, broadcaster and paranormal historian, Kate Cherrell ...the latest story in Outsideleft Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview

My interview with paranormal historian and broadcaster Kate Cherrell is on OutsideLeft, where we discuss her new Gothic novel Begotten.

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13.07.2025 09:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Glitch Wizard Digs The Light - John Robinson on two releases together from Anton Barbeau ...the latest story in Outsideleft Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Glitch Wizard Digs The Light

My review of @antonbarbeau.bsky.social 's two new albums is up at OutsideLeft now.
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12.07.2025 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Gross, but engrossing: daft as all hell, probably wouldn't watch it again. It reminded me of Human Centipede crossed with Sssssss (with Dirk Benedict getting turned into a snake). 7/10 I think. There are some excellent moments in it, but ultimately feels like an in-joke.

04.07.2025 10:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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