Podcast
Lockdown Diaries
Hosted by Jack Kirby-Lowe · EN
The audio diaries of Jack Kirby-Lowe as he experiences lockdown and isolation in a post-Covid world. Can he survive on crisps and beans? And for how long? And if libraries are shut down, can you keep your books on loan? Find out (or not) with Jack.
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A New Thing! Sci-Fi Book Club Episode 001 - The Three Body Problem
Jan 14, 202401:05:22Tap to summarizeThis is a pilot episode for a podcast discussing modern science fiction novels, originally recorded in August 2022. We were hoping to record and release more of these, but life, as it does, got in the way a little bit.The release of the trailer for the Netflix adaptation of 3 Body Problem prompted us to dig this out and share it with the world. If you like what you hear and want more, email scifibookclubpodcast@gmail.com or jackrbkirby@gmail.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 36: Paternity Leave
Aug 6, 202000:28:25Tap to summarizeSome reflections on the first few weeks of fatherhood, plus mini reviews of:The Burning by Laura BatesSmash Bros. UltimateAladdinKnives OutCommunitySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 35: B A B Y
Jul 17, 202000:20:09Tap to summarizeOur baby is here! I tell you about what that is like!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 34: Keir and Present Danger
Jul 6, 202000:40:46Tap to summarizeI talk about our incoming baby, some criticisms of Keir Starmer and the return of football. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 33: Chat with Nils
Jun 22, 202000:53:43Tap to summarizeCW: Racism, human experimentation, slaveryIn this episode, I speak to my friend Nils about his home country of Sweden's approach to Covid-19. We also discuss Black Lives Matter, statues and racism in science.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 32: Chat with Kyah and Mishka - Being a Good Ally
Jun 10, 202000:49:38Tap to summarizeContent warning: Racism, murder, slaveryIn this episode, I talk to my friends Kyah and Mishka about what white people can do in order to be a good ally to black people and other people of colour.I was inspired to record this conversation after reading Kyah's excellent Facebook post, which you can read here: https://www.facebook.com/kyah.mm/posts/10101388897167964Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 31: Live from the Greenhouse
Jun 9, 202000:33:20Tap to summarizeA very chilled entry, I'm just chuntering to myself whilst pottering in the greenhouse. Perhaps this is good background noise? If anyone wants to put some ambient sounds on this, that would be dope. I also try some AMSR whispered counting at some point, if you're into that xSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 30: Virtual Baby Shower
Jun 8, 202000:56:37Tap to summarizeIn this longer than usual update, I talk aboutOur latest baby scanDriving in LondonBlack Lives Matter and the protests vs Covidiots going to the beachOur virtual baby shower!Ludo the dog's weeing habitHow to Argue With a RacistSpace ForceThe Andrew Marr Show and the pernicious march of the war on truth. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 30, 202000:27:31Tap to summarizeDoom and gloom. I talk about how depressing the news is at the moment, with the ongoing fallout from Cummings Gate, the murder of George Floyd and John Boyega being criticised for being ant-racist. On the bright side, I've been trying yoga and veganism.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 28: Star Wars Chat with Mat
May 27, 202001:21:07Tap to summarizeIn which Mat and I talk at length about Star Wars in general and the sequel trilogy in particular. Spoilers for all the films. CAUTION: contains very nerdy content. Do not listen if you have no interest in Star Wars (though to be fair, we do talk a bit about jigsaws near the start). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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