Monthly Archives: June 2026

Grace Dent reviews Oudh 1722 London SE1

Posted on June 13, 2026 by odeboyz

“Oudh 1722’s a la carte menu opens with a lamb shorba, a traditional Awadhi welcome broth poured over finely chopped lamb tartare. Then spherical servings of gol guppa (you might know them by another moniker, pani puri)…..” Only Londoners love … Continue reading →

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Need I say more?

Posted on June 13, 2026 by odeboyz
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Trump’s Foreign Policy is *Normal*

Posted on June 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Trump is not an exceptional in his foreign policy. He is normal. The USA has spent trillions of dollars trying to impose their will on countries round the world. The litany of shame began in Iran in 1953, then Vietnam, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pitch?

Posted on June 10, 2026 by odeboyz

Q) What is ‘perfect pitch’?  A) It’s when an accordion is thrown into the skip and lands on a banjo!  David A.

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Why I (sort-of) Prefer Medieval Astronomy

Posted on June 10, 2026 by odeboyz

Introduction Medieval astronomy is uncomplicated. The Church told people what to think and that’s what they did. Medieval people believed in a static geocentric universe. They said, ‘The sun rises and sets.’ So do I. Discussion The Bible was their … Continue reading →

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Might is Right: Podcast

Posted on June 9, 2026 by odeboyz

The Iranian war is raging but 7500 miles away Cuba is starving. The USA is using the Medieval tactic of starvation to achieve regime change. This is a *Crime against humanity* but, of course, it doesn’t count because a superpower … Continue reading →

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An opportunistic victim

Posted on June 6, 2026 by odeboyz
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Why can’t six year old children vote?

Posted on June 4, 2026 by odeboyz

Voting requires people to make a choice it doesn’t require an intelligent choice, a considered choice, or anything more than exercising a preference….for whatever reason. This short podcast discusses this as a type of Sorites Paradox. The Sorites Paradox (problems … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter: Nina Simone

Posted on June 3, 2026 by odeboyz

She was ten years old when a white couple arrived late to her piano recital and someone asked her parents to give up their front-row seats. Her mother and father stood without a word and started toward the back. Eunice … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump’s favourite lie

Posted on June 3, 2026 by odeboyz

Interviewer: What your favourite lie, Mr President? Trump:  I don’t lie. Interviewer: That’s my favourite as well.

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