Steve Doherty
@stevedoherty.bsky.social
Dad, husband & audio entertainment wonk. Producer: David Sedaris, Marian Keyes & Tara Flynn, Ashley Blaker, Bravo Two Charlies, The Learners. Also plays and docs. Currently: The Old Fools podcast
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there’s something about the “watch the video and decide for yourself what it shows” argument that unsettles me, and i think it’s partly because if all journalists are going to do is gather phone video off social media and show it to us, then… what do we need journalists for?
January 25, 2026 at 11:07 AM
there’s something about the “watch the video and decide for yourself what it shows” argument that unsettles me, and i think it’s partly because if all journalists are going to do is gather phone video off social media and show it to us, then… what do we need journalists for?
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This'll be a hell of a chat 😃
January 25, 2026 at 3:41 PM
This'll be a hell of a chat 😃
First live comedy I ever saw as a teen in Coventry. 1985? Maybe 86.
Channel 4's complaint-baiting edgy late-night comedy sketch show Who Dares Wins. Genuinely rock star massive at the time but barely ever even mentioned now. Even by pandas.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:45 PM
First live comedy I ever saw as a teen in Coventry. 1985? Maybe 86.
I’ve spent most of my adult life overweight and (physically) rather lazy. Got two “walking poles” for Christmas and, my god, what a difference it makes.
January 25, 2026 at 2:27 PM
I’ve spent most of my adult life overweight and (physically) rather lazy. Got two “walking poles” for Christmas and, my god, what a difference it makes.
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Warning: violent images
I’m very cautious about sharing this kind of thing but the actions in Minnesota and the response of the US government are terrifying. And BBC reports are doing that “both sides” thing. And there’s clearly only one truth, well analysed here.
I’m very cautious about sharing this kind of thing but the actions in Minnesota and the response of the US government are terrifying. And BBC reports are doing that “both sides” thing. And there’s clearly only one truth, well analysed here.
January 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Warning: violent images
I’m very cautious about sharing this kind of thing but the actions in Minnesota and the response of the US government are terrifying. And BBC reports are doing that “both sides” thing. And there’s clearly only one truth, well analysed here.
I’m very cautious about sharing this kind of thing but the actions in Minnesota and the response of the US government are terrifying. And BBC reports are doing that “both sides” thing. And there’s clearly only one truth, well analysed here.
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Because the world is still… a little disappointing, I thought I should remind you of this. Morning all
January 24, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Because the world is still… a little disappointing, I thought I should remind you of this. Morning all
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The Norwegian Prime Minister’s response to the letter sent by the Trump White House ⬇️
January 23, 2026 at 12:50 PM
The Norwegian Prime Minister’s response to the letter sent by the Trump White House ⬇️
Top 10 entirely ITV.
JICTAR Top 20 for the w/e 23rd January 1972. This Is Your Life was top with 19.14 million viewers (homes viewing total multiplied by 2.2)
January 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Top 10 entirely ITV.
Just out of interest. Is anyone I know on here going to the Wales podcast event in Cardiff, today?
January 23, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Just out of interest. Is anyone I know on here going to the Wales podcast event in Cardiff, today?
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Absolutely spot on.
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Absolutely spot on.
If people are shouting at R3, things are bad.
Tell me again what sort of "glorious, uplifting music is guaranteed to propel me through the weekend," Radio 3. Go on. I f***ing double-dare you. Some of us suckers have to work weekends, so unless I can pay my council tax with John Wilson's bang-average recording of Rach 2, pipe the flip down.
January 23, 2026 at 9:58 AM
If people are shouting at R3, things are bad.
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OCD trigger warning. That logo is supposed to be a circle.
January 23, 2026 at 8:26 AM
OCD trigger warning. That logo is supposed to be a circle.
1974? No.
1984? Nope
1994? Try again.
2024, ladies and gentlemen. 2024.
1984? Nope
1994? Try again.
2024, ladies and gentlemen. 2024.
January 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
1974? No.
1984? Nope
1994? Try again.
2024, ladies and gentlemen. 2024.
1984? Nope
1994? Try again.
2024, ladies and gentlemen. 2024.
I’m unilaterally re-naming what I’m listening to “Obsequiousness At One”.
January 22, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I’m unilaterally re-naming what I’m listening to “Obsequiousness At One”.
No. This has to be non-news. There’s not enough time to tally being cross with the news.
Can I include any and all news programmes?
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
No. This has to be non-news. There’s not enough time to tally being cross with the news.
A celebrity I’m a big fan of seems to be dying his hair while sporting a decidedly-more-salt-than-pepper beard. Hmm. Why am I disappointed?
January 21, 2026 at 8:29 PM
A celebrity I’m a big fan of seems to be dying his hair while sporting a decidedly-more-salt-than-pepper beard. Hmm. Why am I disappointed?
Might start keeping a tally on how often I shout “fuck off!” at the radio.
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ALT: a person is writing on a white board with the word strong on it
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January 21, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Might start keeping a tally on how often I shout “fuck off!” at the radio.
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Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
Thanks, Clair. Cliched as it may be, it’s nice to be nominated; whether we win or not. #Sedaris
@stevedoherty.bsky.social Bloody well done on your BBC award nomination. You and David deserve it in spades x
January 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Thanks, Clair. Cliched as it may be, it’s nice to be nominated; whether we win or not. #Sedaris
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UNCANNY.
January 21, 2026 at 1:09 PM
UNCANNY.
Might knock out a children’s book, this afternoon.
January 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Might knock out a children’s book, this afternoon.
There’s one very senior BBC editor (regularly on tv and radio - no names) who always gives the impression he won his job in a raffle.
January 21, 2026 at 1:17 PM
There’s one very senior BBC editor (regularly on tv and radio - no names) who always gives the impression he won his job in a raffle.