James
@retrojames.bsky.social
Designer, author, retro video producer.
Book out in 2026: Gear Down & Growing Up: From a Boy to Something Like a Man in 90s Hong Kong.
Dislike coriander and right wing
Book out in 2026: Gear Down & Growing Up: From a Boy to Something Like a Man in 90s Hong Kong.
Dislike coriander and right wing
It’s just an outlet for to express what I’m going through- not to hunt for sympathy, it just helps to put it in words
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
It’s just an outlet for to express what I’m going through- not to hunt for sympathy, it just helps to put it in words
Woke up and didn’t know where I was. This is so weird - like a horrible dream. 19 years is a long time to be with someone and then to find myself alone.
December 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Woke up and didn’t know where I was. This is so weird - like a horrible dream. 19 years is a long time to be with someone and then to find myself alone.
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, and I’m feeling….not too bad.
December 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, and I’m feeling….not too bad.
My Christmas present to you. I've re-wrapped it from last year, but due to the chaos in my life now, I don't have capacity to make a new one. 2 hours 47 min of classic Christmas TV from 70s/80s UK, full shows on YT.
Link is safe - Google Drive.
Hope you like it
drive.google.com/file/d/1eP96...
Link is safe - Google Drive.
Hope you like it
drive.google.com/file/d/1eP96...
December 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
My Christmas present to you. I've re-wrapped it from last year, but due to the chaos in my life now, I don't have capacity to make a new one. 2 hours 47 min of classic Christmas TV from 70s/80s UK, full shows on YT.
Link is safe - Google Drive.
Hope you like it
drive.google.com/file/d/1eP96...
Link is safe - Google Drive.
Hope you like it
drive.google.com/file/d/1eP96...
Are we there yet? I feel sick, I’m hungry, I need the loo, I spy with my little eye….
Let’s go on a British 80s holiday. Here’s what I made.
Let’s go on a British 80s holiday. Here’s what I made.
December 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Are we there yet? I feel sick, I’m hungry, I need the loo, I spy with my little eye….
Let’s go on a British 80s holiday. Here’s what I made.
Let’s go on a British 80s holiday. Here’s what I made.
Happy 1970s UK #Christmas, everyone - here’s one I made earlier.
December 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Happy 1970s UK #Christmas, everyone - here’s one I made earlier.
What did I pour into this video about being a kid in the #1980s?
Everything I could.
A labour of love to give you a flashback to innocent times - even if you weren’t a kid in America. It’s not about materialism - it’s about a vibe.
That’s what I tried - I hope it worked 😊
Everything I could.
A labour of love to give you a flashback to innocent times - even if you weren’t a kid in America. It’s not about materialism - it’s about a vibe.
That’s what I tried - I hope it worked 😊
December 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
What did I pour into this video about being a kid in the #1980s?
Everything I could.
A labour of love to give you a flashback to innocent times - even if you weren’t a kid in America. It’s not about materialism - it’s about a vibe.
That’s what I tried - I hope it worked 😊
Everything I could.
A labour of love to give you a flashback to innocent times - even if you weren’t a kid in America. It’s not about materialism - it’s about a vibe.
That’s what I tried - I hope it worked 😊
Yesterday, our son was awarded an A from the head chef of a Michelin Star restaurant during his final apprenticeship examination - he is now officially a chef! He said that he'd never seen such skill from an 18 year-old who was "head and shoulders above every other student."
Proud doesn't sum it up.
Proud doesn't sum it up.
December 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Yesterday, our son was awarded an A from the head chef of a Michelin Star restaurant during his final apprenticeship examination - he is now officially a chef! He said that he'd never seen such skill from an 18 year-old who was "head and shoulders above every other student."
Proud doesn't sum it up.
Proud doesn't sum it up.
What's this video about that I've made?
If you watch it, you'll Children's BBC what I mean....
If you watch it, you'll Children's BBC what I mean....
December 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
What's this video about that I've made?
If you watch it, you'll Children's BBC what I mean....
If you watch it, you'll Children's BBC what I mean....
'Cause I don't like to dream about gettin' paid
So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I made
So now's a test to see if I got pull
Hit the studio, 'cause I've paid my deposit in full!
My new life starts this weekend - moving out, moving in, and moving on.
I'm going to make this place so nice!
So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I made
So now's a test to see if I got pull
Hit the studio, 'cause I've paid my deposit in full!
My new life starts this weekend - moving out, moving in, and moving on.
I'm going to make this place so nice!
December 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
'Cause I don't like to dream about gettin' paid
So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I made
So now's a test to see if I got pull
Hit the studio, 'cause I've paid my deposit in full!
My new life starts this weekend - moving out, moving in, and moving on.
I'm going to make this place so nice!
So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I made
So now's a test to see if I got pull
Hit the studio, 'cause I've paid my deposit in full!
My new life starts this weekend - moving out, moving in, and moving on.
I'm going to make this place so nice!
Christmas is (normally) my favourite time of year - but this year due to circumstances is very flat. However, I made a retro video a couple of years ago, so I hope it warms your heart.
December 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Christmas is (normally) my favourite time of year - but this year due to circumstances is very flat. However, I made a retro video a couple of years ago, so I hope it warms your heart.
What are we doing?
Groovin’ - that’s what we’re doing!
So much has improved since the 1980s, but one thing hasn’t imho:
TV commercials.
Here’s my tribute to the dancing we don’t see anymore…
Groovin’ - that’s what we’re doing!
So much has improved since the 1980s, but one thing hasn’t imho:
TV commercials.
Here’s my tribute to the dancing we don’t see anymore…
December 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
What are we doing?
Groovin’ - that’s what we’re doing!
So much has improved since the 1980s, but one thing hasn’t imho:
TV commercials.
Here’s my tribute to the dancing we don’t see anymore…
Groovin’ - that’s what we’re doing!
So much has improved since the 1980s, but one thing hasn’t imho:
TV commercials.
Here’s my tribute to the dancing we don’t see anymore…
Nothing in life is for free….
But back in the 70s and 80s as a kid, some stuff was 🥣
Reach into this retro box of cereal I made and see what you find…🙂
Wishing you all a beautiful day ahead. 🎄
But back in the 70s and 80s as a kid, some stuff was 🥣
Reach into this retro box of cereal I made and see what you find…🙂
Wishing you all a beautiful day ahead. 🎄
December 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Nothing in life is for free….
But back in the 70s and 80s as a kid, some stuff was 🥣
Reach into this retro box of cereal I made and see what you find…🙂
Wishing you all a beautiful day ahead. 🎄
But back in the 70s and 80s as a kid, some stuff was 🥣
Reach into this retro box of cereal I made and see what you find…🙂
Wishing you all a beautiful day ahead. 🎄
I make happy-clappy cheesy content because it makes (some) people feel good, and I love making it.
Some call it good, some call it bad, some call it anything they want to, baby!
If this makes you feel sick, don't follow me, because I churn it out!
Welcome to my twist on a few classic 80s ads.
Some call it good, some call it bad, some call it anything they want to, baby!
If this makes you feel sick, don't follow me, because I churn it out!
Welcome to my twist on a few classic 80s ads.
December 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I make happy-clappy cheesy content because it makes (some) people feel good, and I love making it.
Some call it good, some call it bad, some call it anything they want to, baby!
If this makes you feel sick, don't follow me, because I churn it out!
Welcome to my twist on a few classic 80s ads.
Some call it good, some call it bad, some call it anything they want to, baby!
If this makes you feel sick, don't follow me, because I churn it out!
Welcome to my twist on a few classic 80s ads.
I'm digging your scene...
Thank you for your support during the last few weeks. It's been hard and it is hard - come next Monday I'll still be a dad but things will change - haven't processed it yet.
I've made a video to say thank you, full of lots of '80s comfort apu - Here's my latest with love ❤️
Thank you for your support during the last few weeks. It's been hard and it is hard - come next Monday I'll still be a dad but things will change - haven't processed it yet.
I've made a video to say thank you, full of lots of '80s comfort apu - Here's my latest with love ❤️
December 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I'm digging your scene...
Thank you for your support during the last few weeks. It's been hard and it is hard - come next Monday I'll still be a dad but things will change - haven't processed it yet.
I've made a video to say thank you, full of lots of '80s comfort apu - Here's my latest with love ❤️
Thank you for your support during the last few weeks. It's been hard and it is hard - come next Monday I'll still be a dad but things will change - haven't processed it yet.
I've made a video to say thank you, full of lots of '80s comfort apu - Here's my latest with love ❤️
I want to thank you for your support these last few weeks - just when I think I'm all in check, I'm caught off guard. Tonight, I'll make a thank you video - a nice excuse to try and find my video mojo.
UK 80s adverts (just for a change eh?!)...
but all I want to say is, I'm digging your scene...❤️
UK 80s adverts (just for a change eh?!)...
but all I want to say is, I'm digging your scene...❤️
December 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I want to thank you for your support these last few weeks - just when I think I'm all in check, I'm caught off guard. Tonight, I'll make a thank you video - a nice excuse to try and find my video mojo.
UK 80s adverts (just for a change eh?!)...
but all I want to say is, I'm digging your scene...❤️
UK 80s adverts (just for a change eh?!)...
but all I want to say is, I'm digging your scene...❤️
It’s mine - I opted for the bigger, brighter place. The other one is super dark and pretty pokey. This is close to the river, park, and a 5 min walk from the city centre.
Can’t wait now. The screen to divide the room is a bit weird, but I’ll make it work. Come to Graz, I’ll show you around 🙂
Can’t wait now. The screen to divide the room is a bit weird, but I’ll make it work. Come to Graz, I’ll show you around 🙂
December 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It’s mine - I opted for the bigger, brighter place. The other one is super dark and pretty pokey. This is close to the river, park, and a 5 min walk from the city centre.
Can’t wait now. The screen to divide the room is a bit weird, but I’ll make it work. Come to Graz, I’ll show you around 🙂
Can’t wait now. The screen to divide the room is a bit weird, but I’ll make it work. Come to Graz, I’ll show you around 🙂
Is this one of the most beautiful songs ever produced?
Oh yeah...
So I did this with it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it. Sending good vibes from Austria to your home.
@variola13.bsky.social this one is for you....
Oh yeah...
So I did this with it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it. Sending good vibes from Austria to your home.
@variola13.bsky.social this one is for you....
December 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Is this one of the most beautiful songs ever produced?
Oh yeah...
So I did this with it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it. Sending good vibes from Austria to your home.
@variola13.bsky.social this one is for you....
Oh yeah...
So I did this with it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it. Sending good vibes from Austria to your home.
@variola13.bsky.social this one is for you....
One of my favourite 80s tunes, not a massive hit - yes, I was very much a pop boy. Got the mickey taken out of me for loving this track back in the day, no idea why, not edgy enough I guess - anyways, I made this video with it.
December 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
One of my favourite 80s tunes, not a massive hit - yes, I was very much a pop boy. Got the mickey taken out of me for loving this track back in the day, no idea why, not edgy enough I guess - anyways, I made this video with it.
I've made roughly 300 videos in 4 years - or as my ex-wife calls them, "mid-life crisis & wallowing in the past" - yeah well, I like them, there are worse things to do, and I will carry on.
Anyways, here's one I made where I actually think, "Yeah, I would like to go back in time and be a kid again."
Anyways, here's one I made where I actually think, "Yeah, I would like to go back in time and be a kid again."
December 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I've made roughly 300 videos in 4 years - or as my ex-wife calls them, "mid-life crisis & wallowing in the past" - yeah well, I like them, there are worse things to do, and I will carry on.
Anyways, here's one I made where I actually think, "Yeah, I would like to go back in time and be a kid again."
Anyways, here's one I made where I actually think, "Yeah, I would like to go back in time and be a kid again."
Just heard "The King of wishful thinking" takes me back to a pure time. Summer 1990, 15 years old, Wokingham, the smell of barbecue in the air on warm evenings. "Hey, come here!" two girls shouted as I cycled home from the station after school. "You're cute..."
"Who? Me?"
Life was so innocent then.
"Who? Me?"
Life was so innocent then.
December 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Just heard "The King of wishful thinking" takes me back to a pure time. Summer 1990, 15 years old, Wokingham, the smell of barbecue in the air on warm evenings. "Hey, come here!" two girls shouted as I cycled home from the station after school. "You're cute..."
"Who? Me?"
Life was so innocent then.
"Who? Me?"
Life was so innocent then.
Free therapy for those (like me) struggling a bit.
Don't spend thousands on sitting with someone - I'm not saying they can't help, they are bloody good at what they do, but Alan Watts says it all here.
It's helping me enormously.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0lE...
Don't spend thousands on sitting with someone - I'm not saying they can't help, they are bloody good at what they do, but Alan Watts says it all here.
It's helping me enormously.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0lE...
You're Destroying Your Own Mind (Here's How To Stop) | Alan Watts
YouTube video by Alan Watts & Wisdom
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Free therapy for those (like me) struggling a bit.
Don't spend thousands on sitting with someone - I'm not saying they can't help, they are bloody good at what they do, but Alan Watts says it all here.
It's helping me enormously.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0lE...
Don't spend thousands on sitting with someone - I'm not saying they can't help, they are bloody good at what they do, but Alan Watts says it all here.
It's helping me enormously.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0lE...
I’d never big up my own videos, but this is a 5 Star one…
December 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I’d never big up my own videos, but this is a 5 Star one…
It’s a warm summer’s night in 1987 America. Even if you weren’t there, maybe my video will give you the vibe.
If you were here tonight….
If you were here tonight….
December 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It’s a warm summer’s night in 1987 America. Even if you weren’t there, maybe my video will give you the vibe.
If you were here tonight….
If you were here tonight….
So I joined a theatre group, and although I was without doubt the oldest person at the audition (mostly mid 20s-late 30s), it was exactly what I needed. Creativity, community, compassion, & fun. I should have done this years ago. Obviously my mind is crammed with life stuff, but I pushed myself on.
December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
So I joined a theatre group, and although I was without doubt the oldest person at the audition (mostly mid 20s-late 30s), it was exactly what I needed. Creativity, community, compassion, & fun. I should have done this years ago. Obviously my mind is crammed with life stuff, but I pushed myself on.