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Marco Rinaldi

@marcorinaldi.bsky.social

Scots-Italian writer. Winner of Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect 2025. Venezia fan. Host of @ukPageone.bsky.social Podcast and @Rigorepod.bsky.social. All views my own. https://www.marcorinaldi.info/ https://linktr.ee/ukpageone

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Logo for the TTRPG podcast "Narrative Damage." The title is set against a black background with a glowing green circular sigil. The design features an open ancient tome, a red 20-sided die (d20) with a quill and sword icon, dragon wings, a UFO, and red tentacles. At the bottom, the tagline reads: "CRAFT WORLDS. ROLL DICE. TELL STORIES.".

Logo for the TTRPG podcast "Narrative Damage." The title is set against a black background with a glowing green circular sigil. The design features an open ancient tome, a red 20-sided die (d20) with a quill and sword icon, dragon wings, a UFO, and red tentacles. At the bottom, the tagline reads: "CRAFT WORLDS. ROLL DICE. TELL STORIES.".

Coming soon...

Narrative Damage is an actual play RPG podcast where your favourite authors roll dice and tell stories.

Plus - interviews with TTRPG creators and players.

17.02.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe In an interview with Sky News's Ed Conway, Sir Jim says Britain faces profound political, social and economic challenges, among them an unprecedented rise in immigration in recent years.

What is it with old white billionaires being morons in who make shit like this up? When did it become acceptable to be so openly ignorant? Fuck off back to Monaco.

news.sky.com/story/the-uk...

11.02.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hard fought but vital win to extend the lead at the top. Frosinone better team in first half but we slowly got on top in the second. Busio incredible. And the new boys all looked decent when they came on.

#FrosinoneVenezia
#VeneziaFC

07.02.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to the Herald for this article! And for that wonderful headline, although I fear they are boots too big for the like of me to fill…

04.02.2026 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Rigore! - Listen on Spotify - Linktree View Rigore’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

On today's episode: VENEZIA ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!

(Plus we chat about some unimportant Serie A stuff)

Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

03.02.2026 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Top of the table! Bit of a scrappy game in the second half, but given Stankovic literally gifted them their equaliser it would have been annoying not to win. 31 points from 33 in the last 11 games. And 2nd placed Frosinone up next...

#VeneziaCarrarese
#VeneziaFC

31.01.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To celebrate? πŸ˜‚

28.01.2026 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Always great fun chatting with Vas.

And sorry to Pauls everywhere for my comment (but seriously, the protagonist of your space epic is called Paul?!)

28.01.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Patreon backers now have early access to this week's interview with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us all about the differences between screenwriting and novel writing, including this funny anecdote from his time writing Green Wing...

Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone

27.01.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Rigore! - Listen on Spotify - Linktree View Rigore’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

This week we do that rarest of things (for us) - we praise Como (sort of...!) Plus, Fiorentina slip again, while Venezia can't stop scoring. And should Verratti come back for Italy? You know our answer, whatever it is, will be the wrong one!

Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

27.01.2026 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week on the pod we talk with the brilliant @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, who was just yesterday nominated for a BSFA Award! She tells us about writing 100 published stories, and explains what her next book (out soon!) is about...

Watch now: youtu.be/oQkEzFDtyKE
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone

23.01.2026 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with the brilliant @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, who has just published her 100th piece of fiction! She tells us about her writing process, including how she writes flash fiction...

Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone

20.01.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Rigore! - Listen on Spotify - Linktree View Rigore’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

It's strange times at Rigore Towers as there is an air of celebration and happiness with both Fiorentina and Venezia winning... Surely it can't last??

Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

20.01.2026 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was a fun episode to record - and yes, we did get a bit carried away talking The Traitors and reality shows... πŸ˜‚

19.01.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image for Margin Notes - A Newsletter from Page One - The Writer's Podcast, featuring a close-up image of notes being written in a Page One notebook behind the title.

Image for Margin Notes - A Newsletter from Page One - The Writer's Podcast, featuring a close-up image of notes being written in a Page One notebook behind the title.

Our (sort of) monthly newsletter is now out for our Patreon backers - just head to Patreon now to find out about what's coming up on the show, what we've been writing and reading and more!

www.patreon.com/posts/margin...

16.01.2026 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Crime Short Story Competition 2026 Enter The Bloody Scotland x Glencairn Crystal Annual Crime Short Story Competition and experience a crime set in Scotland.

The Glencairn Glass/Bloody Scotland Short Story Competition is open for submissions. Full details about the competition and the online entry form can be found at: whiskyglass.com/crime-short-...

14.01.2026 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Niche #TTRPG post but absolutely epic "end of season" game of Blades in the Dark there - double crosses, ambushes, last gasp one shot kills and a forgotten God risen from the depths. What more could you want?? Stranger Things had nothing on this...

13.01.2026 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Rigore! - Listen on Spotify - Linktree View Rigore’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

The latest Rigore! podcast is out, please share. A lot of coaches losing the plot this weekend and Venezia most serenely keep moving up the Serie B table linktr.ee/rigore

13.01.2026 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Brilliant win today - totally dominant. 7 of the last 8 and up to 2nd now. Let's keep going and get to the top of the league.

#ReggianaVenezia
#VeneziaFC

10.01.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Was a lot of fun recording our last podcast of the year! This clip is from the game we played at the end, which showed off our guests' writing abilities in some new genres... πŸ˜‚

19.12.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot from the Page One Christmas Special featuring a christmassy border around a shot of guests Fiona Cummins, Cally Taylor, Ed James and hosts Marco and Tariq all laughing at something...

Screenshot from the Page One Christmas Special featuring a christmassy border around a shot of guests Fiona Cummins, Cally Taylor, Ed James and hosts Marco and Tariq all laughing at something...

Sneak peek of our Christmas Special episode featuring @callytaylor.bsky.social, @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social , @edjamesauthor.bsky.social - tune it tomorrow to see what caused such hilarity... πŸ˜‚

18.12.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:

- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)

🧡 1/2

15.12.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 967    πŸ” 440    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 100

ADORANTE! 2-0! Let's go!

#VeneziaMonza
#VeneziaFC

13.12.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Izzo is a player you would never tire of fouling. Just a moany sour-faced moron that thinks he's better than he is

#VeneziaMonza
#VeneziaFC

13.12.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

KIKE PEREZZZ!!! 1-0!

#VeneziaMonza
#VeneziaFC

13.12.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Monza are an incredibly dirty team... We've been totally dominant again, but need to score when we are on top like this

#VeneziaMonza
#VeneziaFC

13.12.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How did we get here?! Genuinely never thought we'd get to 25 never mind 250 episodes, or speak to so many great writers that we've admired - including today's brilliant guest! It has been so rewarding and great fun growing this pod with @tariqashkanani.bsky.social -long may it continue!

12.12.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.

09.12.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 12445    πŸ” 2909    πŸ’¬ 120    πŸ“Œ 445

Loved speaking with Joe for our 250th episode (how did we get to 250?!)

Episode out now on Patreon, out Friday for everyone else!

09.12.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing! Though surely it is more an illegal thriller πŸ˜‚

05.12.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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