June 28th, 2020
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Sea of Thieves: The Reaper’s Chest, 28th June 2020

I took a mermaid, intending to return to our still-ablaze boat, but ’twas too late. On our new vessel, I spied a Reaper’s Chest not three minutes’ sail from the dock. With Helmsman Mathers also aboard, we set off for the bounty.

Hauling the chest aboard attracted some attention. A feisty ship began to pursue us, so we hauled anchor and made for the Reaper’s Hideout.

Iron crashed into our hull. With myself hammering planks, and Helmsman Mathers bailing, we hardly managed to stay afloat. I became dejected, but our helmsman’s famously cool head prevailed, and we persevered, keeping the Vicious Coward on its heading and even firing a few shots back at our assailants.

As the Reaper’s Hideout drew nearer, we found our bounty even more desired: a skeleton ship rose off our starboard, and another crew’s sloop also drew near. We were caught in the crossfire! I tried to board them and fell off the boat, while Helmsman Mathers bravely fought on alone.

Water rose up, fires danced on-deck, but we stayed the course. Our original pursuers, fancying to outrun us, peeled off to intercept us ahead, but we had no intention of coming second, and the wind in full billow blew us ever forward.

“Let our mighty hull crash upon the shore, so it may thunder across the Sea of Thieves and let all know this tale of The Vicious Coward!” is something Martin definitely said.

Our chasers pulled from behind and back into firing range, sending salvos into our hull. Balanced on the prow, chest in my hands, I took a deep breath and closed my eyes…

Our hull crashed and splintered on the rocks, propelling me over onto the island and racing towards the island’s lone inhabitant. I cashed in the chest, garnering a healthy five-and-forty doubloons, and Helmsman Mathers and I danced a merry jig as the unlucky crew sailed in circles, loosing their cannons in frustration.


May 3rd, 2020
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Playlist of the week: 3rd May 2020

It’s the playlist-with-a-theme guessing game!

Last week’s theme was: Shakespeare! Apparently he was baptised on 26th April 1654, so what better way to honour him than with a tenuously linked collection of songs?


April 26th, 2020
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Playlist of the week: 26th April 2020

It’s the playlist-with-a-theme guessing game!

Last week’s theme was: Films Hannah likes! I’ve never seen Black Narcissus, but Hannah assures me I’d really like it.


April 19th, 2020
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Playlist of the week: 19th April 2020

It’s the playlist-with-a-theme guessing game!

Last week’s theme was: Ulverston! Jess Gillam and Riot Androids are both from Ulverston, while the other artists share their names with Ulverston landmarks. (Unfortunately Mr Hoad didn’t fit the mood!)


April 5th, 2020
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Playlist of the week: 5th April 2020

It’s the playlist-with-a-theme guessing game!

Last week’s theme was: Celebrity bands! Rashida Jones, Johnny Depp, Riz Ahmed, Steven Seagal, Michael Cera, Taryn Manning and Brie Larson all featured.

More next week!


March 29th, 2020
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Playlist of the week: 29th March 2020

It’s the playlist-with-a-theme guessing game!

Last week’s theme was: Animal Crossing!


March 22nd, 2020
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Playlist of the week: 22nd March 2020

It’s the playlist-with-a-theme guessing game!

Last week’s playlist theme was: Our 19th anniversary!


March 15th, 2020
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Playlist of the week: 15th March 2020

The playlist-with-a-theme guessing game!

Last week’s playlist theme was: International Women’s Day!

More next week!


March 9th, 2020
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My 100 most-played songs of the 2010s

I like listening to music, and I also like statistics about listening to music.

What were my most-played songs of the previous decade, and what do they say about me?

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March 8th, 2020
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Playlist of the week: 8th March 2020

Hannah guessed it within about 10 seconds. Good vibe though.

Last week’s playlist theme was: Leap Day! You might ask how Ja Rule and Dinah Shore fit in. Well, they were both born on 29th February, of course (Ja Rule just had his 11th birthday!)

More next week!


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