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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · 18d

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My interview with Olivia Isaac-Henry, crime and folk horror novelist.

Olivia Isaac-Henry - Unquiet slumbers where folk horror and suspense fiction meet. ...the latest story in Outsideleft

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Aug 26

Sorry to hear that.

John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Aug 26

To be fair, it IS a gig in Scarborough.

John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Aug 5

I'm still pitching the sequel. @lawriebrewster.bsky.social Anyway, backed Mr. Whispers, as should everyone!

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 25

Top stories on OutsideLeft.com at the moment: @momuspda.bsky.social not sure why that's popped up again! Burials and Beyond with Kate Cherrell @katecherrell.bsky.social Discerning readers!

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 25

According to a Pearson advert this is a Year 11 pupil i.e. 15 or 16.

So if police start to look young it means you're getting old, god knows what it means when Year 11 pupils look like the 30 something lead singer of a cover band. I don't even think I look this old.

John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 25

Apparently I score highly for Alexithymia, let's add that to the dysfunctionality pile. #alexithymia I guess?

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Maria Wolonski @momuspda.bsky.social · Jul 22

It's becoming clear now, the arc of my life. youtu.be/RTlFlbkY_Bc

Momus: Anyone's Guess

YouTube video by momasu

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Kate Cherrell @katecherrell.bsky.social · Jul 22

In the middle of a field, surrounded by enormous cows, sits a tiny white grave encircled in black fencing. This is the grave marker of Robert Snooks, the last Englishman to be hanged for highway robbery back in 1802. 🐮

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Robert Snook: Grave of the Last Highwayman

In the middle of a field, surrounded by enormous cows, sits a tiny white grave encircled in black fencing. This is the grave marker of Robert Snooks, the last Englishman to be hanged for highway ro…

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 15

I mean, it's rubbish, obviously. :)

John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 15

Candy is correct about The Ugly Stepsister, a much superior type of body horror film, 8 out of 10.

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 15

This is the film you hadn't heard of: A mad scientist obsessed with snakes tries to turn a young man into a snake: it's just what came to mind while I was watching Tusk.
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Sssssss (1973) - Official Trailer (HD)

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 15

Currently number one story on the website, interview with #paranormal broadcaster Kate Cherrell about her #gothic novel.
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Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview - John Robinson talks to writer, broadcaster and paranormal historian, Kate Cherrell ...the latest story in Outsideleft

Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 13

My interview with paranormal historian and broadcaster Kate Cherrell is on OutsideLeft, where we discuss her new Gothic novel Begotten.

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Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview - John Robinson talks to writer, broadcaster and paranormal historian, Kate Cherrell ...the latest story in Outsideleft

Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 12

My review of @antonbarbeau.bsky.social 's two new albums is up at OutsideLeft now.
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Glitch Wizard Digs The Light - John Robinson on two releases together from Anton Barbeau ...the latest story in Outsideleft

Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Glitch Wizard Digs The Light

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jul 4

Gross, but engrossing: daft as all hell, probably wouldn't watch it again. It reminded me of Human Centipede crossed with Sssssss (with Dirk Benedict getting turned into a snake). 7/10 I think. There are some excellent moments in it, but ultimately feels like an in-joke.

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jun 29

This is not, as the tag would suggest, "realistic" AI Video.

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Famous for Fifteen People from Zer0 Books

The life and songs of singer-songwriter Momus during his time at Creation records and beyond. Momus - the stage name of musician Nicholas Currie ...

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jun 24

Very good!

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jun 23

What's that? You want a... er... .. Bastille Day present? For fans of the Marquis de Sade? Why not buy my two books about Momus, either Folktronics covering the late 90s/00s poniesandhorsesbooks.com/product/folk... or Famous For Fifteen People www.collectiveinkbooks.com/zer0-books/o...

Folktronics: The Songs of Momus 1996-2008 – P&H Books

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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jun 12

No such thing! Trashier the better! I guess watching something like Cannibal Holocaust there's some guilt involved regarding the animal abuse in it.

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Voices From the Mausoleum @frommausoleum.bsky.social · May 31

We are live for our launch! Come talk exciting news!

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Pod Of The Damned @podofthedamned.bsky.social · Jun 4

🆕NEW EPISODE🆕

Interview With Ben Scrivens (President Of Fright Rags)

Check out our amazing interview with the wonderful Ben from Fright Rags. We discuss the state of horror, working with different horror IPs & our genre favourites

Check it out now:
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John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jun 4

And AI allows all sorts to be shown, how far have we come since that sketch show, thingy, The Wrong Door, tried to use CGI.

John Robinson (@thranjax) @thranjax.bsky.social · Jun 4

With the latest generation of AI graphics there's a possibility that writers could create sketch shows as games without the need for any studio being involved at all, which is obviously bad for the industry but since sketch shows don't get made anyway, at least it would be something.

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