Author Archives: odeboyz

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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Cooking for Slackers: Almond and Banana Toastie

Posted on June 3, 2026 by odeboyz

A toasted banana slice is lovely. But it can be improved. Classically a toasted banana slice is bread toasted on one side then a smear of mashed banana on the untoasted side. The banana is grilled until it’s bubbling. The … Continue reading →

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An overachieving Guide Dog

Posted on May 20, 2026 by odeboyz
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Jeeves and Wooster: A great opening paragraph

Posted on May 20, 2026 by odeboyz

“’Morning, Jeeves,” I said. “Good morning, sir,” said Jeeves. He put the good old cup of tea softly on the table by my bed, and I took a refreshing sip. Just right, as usual. Not too hot, not too sweet, … Continue reading →

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Blitzkrieg and Iran 2026: Podcast

Posted on May 19, 2026 by odeboyz

Bombing always fails as a military tactic but this hasn’t stopped the USA and Israel from bombing Iran. The Germans in the 1930s devised blitzkrieg. This was an air and ground attack. It was very successful until they failed to … Continue reading →

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Dr Strangelove and Iran: Podcast

Posted on May 17, 2026 by odeboyz

The 2025 USA attack on Iran’s nuclear facility is like something out of satire. Dr Srangelove – the Peter Sellers film – would have been proud. It could have prevented the current Iran war if Trump hadn’t been sold a … Continue reading →

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