Charles Ubaghs
@charlesubaghs.bsky.social
Managing Editor @GlobalPlayer & Director of Digital Content @Global (LBC, Capital, Classic FM etc). Co-founder @PopBuzz + digital content for podcasts like @TheNewsAgents
Just had this ad served to me on insta. As someone who went to high school in 90s America where not selling out and alt music was the thing, this would have enraged my fellow teens at the time.
September 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Just had this ad served to me on insta. As someone who went to high school in 90s America where not selling out and alt music was the thing, this would have enraged my fellow teens at the time.
In case you missed it @newsagents.bsky.social has a brand new website. Since the start of the podcast the aim has always been for it to be a 360 news brand that does video and articles with a podcast at its core. This is another key step in that direction.
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In case you missed it @newsagents.bsky.social has a brand new website. Since the start of the podcast the aim has always been for it to be a 360 news brand that does video and articles with a podcast at its core. This is another key step in that direction.
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
Have decided to up my tote game.
July 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Have decided to up my tote game.
Don’t judge me for my love of truffles, lobster and hot dogs.
June 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Don’t judge me for my love of truffles, lobster and hot dogs.
My Father’s Day gifts this year capture my twin passions of top-notch criticism and new chocolate combinations. Well done family.
June 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
My Father’s Day gifts this year capture my twin passions of top-notch criticism and new chocolate combinations. Well done family.
Was in Paris recently and stumbled across this used bookshop/coffee shop. Few things set my pulse racing more than big bookshelves.
June 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Was in Paris recently and stumbled across this used bookshop/coffee shop. Few things set my pulse racing more than big bookshelves.
I don't think this is celebrated enough about Andor but Kathryn Hunter as Syril's mum is just the most incredible character. It's like watching Philip Roth playing out in space and the only force on display is the power of passive aggression.
May 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I don't think this is celebrated enough about Andor but Kathryn Hunter as Syril's mum is just the most incredible character. It's like watching Philip Roth playing out in space and the only force on display is the power of passive aggression.
One unexpected discovery over the past year is Dua Lipa’s book club that she runs via Service95. I’m not aware of many pop stars promoting books by writers like Olga Tokarczuk. And she’s sporting a Fitzcarraldo edition for this month’s pick.
May 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM
One unexpected discovery over the past year is Dua Lipa’s book club that she runs via Service95. I’m not aware of many pop stars promoting books by writers like Olga Tokarczuk. And she’s sporting a Fitzcarraldo edition for this month’s pick.
Ventnor. Isle of Wight. Three good restaurants (including this one with its incredible wine room). www.theterraceventnor.co.uk/wine
April 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Ventnor. Isle of Wight. Three good restaurants (including this one with its incredible wine room). www.theterraceventnor.co.uk/wine
My twins got a toy ladybug at school today and are not impressed by my attempts to play Gregor Samsa in their dollhouse.
March 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
My twins got a toy ladybug at school today and are not impressed by my attempts to play Gregor Samsa in their dollhouse.
Have the day off for half term, and I’ve already discovered this badly aged book cover and a pile of marked-down Yeezys in Sports Direct.
February 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Have the day off for half term, and I’ve already discovered this badly aged book cover and a pile of marked-down Yeezys in Sports Direct.
My wife got me this for valentine’s. I think she’s trying to tell me something.
February 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
My wife got me this for valentine’s. I think she’s trying to tell me something.
If there was ever a lunch I’d love to have been at.
January 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
If there was ever a lunch I’d love to have been at.
Interesting demographic data on social platforms. Yes, it supports very obvious assumptions we all have. But it does underline how the platforms preferred by news gathers/politicians, etc., are not the ones used by average consumers. The potential for disconnect between the two is very evident.
January 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Interesting demographic data on social platforms. Yes, it supports very obvious assumptions we all have. But it does underline how the platforms preferred by news gathers/politicians, etc., are not the ones used by average consumers. The potential for disconnect between the two is very evident.
Update: minus a leak from the bottom when transferring to a cooling rack, it was a success. Plus, I found the feve. I promise to be a fair king this year.
January 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Update: minus a leak from the bottom when transferring to a cooling rack, it was a success. Plus, I found the feve. I promise to be a fair king this year.
I think our Christmas tree is trying to tell us something.
January 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I think our Christmas tree is trying to tell us something.
Everyone else seeing the trending beta?
December 29, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Everyone else seeing the trending beta?
I find these moreish in ways I can’t explain.
December 29, 2024 at 11:57 AM
I find these moreish in ways I can’t explain.
Christmas gift book stack. The family did well (I may have given them a list).
December 27, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Christmas gift book stack. The family did well (I may have given them a list).
Christmas Eve and I stumbled across this in our local.
December 24, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Christmas Eve and I stumbled across this in our local.
When you go shopping for others and end up treating yourself.
December 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM
When you go shopping for others and end up treating yourself.
A very nice mirror
December 20, 2024 at 10:55 AM
A very nice mirror
Discovered my wife decorating our door for Christmas. She calls it “dead but lit”. I’m clearly punching far above my weight.
December 13, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Discovered my wife decorating our door for Christmas. She calls it “dead but lit”. I’m clearly punching far above my weight.
I will now be living at the O2 for the next few days for the @capitalfm.com Jingle Bell Ball.
December 7, 2024 at 12:16 PM
I will now be living at the O2 for the next few days for the @capitalfm.com Jingle Bell Ball.