Matt Dixon
@footstepspod.bsky.social
Footsteps of the Fallen WW1 podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/footsteps-of-the-fallen/id1528864547
Military historian and writer, cricket-loving egg and bacon tie wearer, darts player, fisherman, semi-professional grumpy old man.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/footsteps-of-the-fallen/id1528864547
Military historian and writer, cricket-loving egg and bacon tie wearer, darts player, fisherman, semi-professional grumpy old man.
A nice mental health reset this afternoon and lovely to bank this angry big mamma pike
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A nice mental health reset this afternoon and lovely to bank this angry big mamma pike
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Iron Maiden
REM
The Levellers
INXS
Run DMC
Iron Maiden
REM
The Levellers
INXS
Run DMC
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Beach Boys plus Sam and Dave
Emerson Lake and Palmer
Shawaddywaddy
Cliff Richard (🙄)
Simply Red
Bit of an odd mix isn’t it 😄
Beach Boys plus Sam and Dave
Emerson Lake and Palmer
Shawaddywaddy
Cliff Richard (🙄)
Simply Red
Bit of an odd mix isn’t it 😄
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to:
- Paul Simon & Ladysmith Black Mambazo
- Regina Spektor
- Manic Street Preachers (x11.. ha!)
- Paul Weller
- Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers
- Paul Simon & Ladysmith Black Mambazo
- Regina Spektor
- Manic Street Preachers (x11.. ha!)
- Paul Weller
- Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers
November 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Iron Maiden
REM
The Levellers
INXS
Run DMC
Iron Maiden
REM
The Levellers
INXS
Run DMC
This afternoon I bought a Panama from Lock and Co on Pall Mall. A proper shop staffed by the most amazing artisans milliners, expensive but a wonderful experience
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This afternoon I bought a Panama from Lock and Co on Pall Mall. A proper shop staffed by the most amazing artisans milliners, expensive but a wonderful experience
While the Ashes might be rubbish I just beat Australia on the VR with a fine 116 partnership between Geoffrey Boycott and W G Grace
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
While the Ashes might be rubbish I just beat Australia on the VR with a fine 116 partnership between Geoffrey Boycott and W G Grace
The latest podcast has been released!
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The Battle of the Bees - Footsteps of the fallen
In November 1914, the British attempted to capture the strategically vital port of Tanga in German East Africa. Poor planning, an indecisive commander, poorly trained troops and the fanatical id...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The latest podcast has been released!
www.buzzsprout.com/1300675/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1300675/epis...
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Ouch - Lords does itself no favours
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Ouch - Lords does itself no favours
Just bought next summer’s Test Match tickets, I may need to sit down and work out which child I need to sell to cover it.
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Just bought next summer’s Test Match tickets, I may need to sit down and work out which child I need to sell to cover it.
Captain Philip Davy MC, 13th Rifle Brigade, killed in action today in 1918, having served since October 1914. His mother received the telegram informing her of his death on November 11th as the bells were ringing. #WW 1#FWW
November 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Captain Philip Davy MC, 13th Rifle Brigade, killed in action today in 1918, having served since October 1914. His mother received the telegram informing her of his death on November 11th as the bells were ringing. #WW 1#FWW
Yesterday I accidentally stabbed myself through the hand with a screwdriver. Today I found out that if you get white spirit on the wound it really bloody hurts. A lot.
October 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Yesterday I accidentally stabbed myself through the hand with a screwdriver. Today I found out that if you get white spirit on the wound it really bloody hurts. A lot.
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FINAL NUDGE: last klaxon that I have written a new blog. Say hello to Roger (amputation #2), a happy weaning off heroin derivatives, and a Michelin-appreciation for custard.
As usual, likes, comments, shares most welcome.
I'll be quiet now.
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As usual, likes, comments, shares most welcome.
I'll be quiet now.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/25-third-t...
25. Third Time Lucky
'Double Amputee' sounds much more impressive, dunnit?
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October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
FINAL NUDGE: last klaxon that I have written a new blog. Say hello to Roger (amputation #2), a happy weaning off heroin derivatives, and a Michelin-appreciation for custard.
As usual, likes, comments, shares most welcome.
I'll be quiet now.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/25-third-t...
As usual, likes, comments, shares most welcome.
I'll be quiet now.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/25-third-t...
Not jealous of @thewargravesguy.bsky.social at all.
October 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Not jealous of @thewargravesguy.bsky.social at all.
"Hellfire Corner" taken by the Australian photographer Frank Hurley, who combined three separate images into a single negative to produce this incredible picture. His technique brought him into conflict with the authorities. Find out more about war photography in WW1 in a future podcast #WW1 #FWW
October 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Delighted to have got my dissertation results and have successfully passed my Masters degree. I am now an MSc!
October 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Delighted to have got my dissertation results and have successfully passed my Masters degree. I am now an MSc!
There aren’t many issues that can’t be resolved by a glass of whisky and a cat on your lap.
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There aren’t many issues that can’t be resolved by a glass of whisky and a cat on your lap.
DPD just delivered a parcel of a very expensive bottle of red wine from a podcast listener - thank you so much I am blown away
October 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
DPD just delivered a parcel of a very expensive bottle of red wine from a podcast listener - thank you so much I am blown away
