The Thursday Rock Show: Yet More From David Bowie

It's time for The Thursday Rock Show once again, and we're continuing our look at the UK chart hits of the late great David Bowie, who passed away ten years ago this month. This week we're looking back at his hits between 1980 and 1984.

Clash of the Comics 2025 - TV Review

So…..

It’s been nine years since I’ve watched and reviewed a full wrestling show. Nine long years. I was never tempted to go back into the wrestling world at all during that time, not even when the country went into lockdown when people suddenly found themselves with a lot of time on their hands.

But now, with access to Netflix (thanks to big brother Mark, he’s a DJ you know), to ITVX, and to countless hours of free wrestling courtesy of YouTube, I’ve decided to dip my toes into the waters once again. Who have I watched, I hear you ask?

Have you watched the most recent episode of Monday Night Raw? Have you watched AEW for the first time? Or perhaps you’ve gone into the past and looked at the WWE or WCW Vaults over on YouTube? Or have you even turned your attention to those guys you used to hang around with in Norwich?

No. None of that. I headed over to the U&Dave catch-up service to watch a bunch of comedians.

Immortals: Civil War III - The Unfinished Story

Simon Callow would have made a great Captain Watt.

What you are about to read is the prologue to the fourth story of Civil War III, a story titled "Immortals". The idea was to look at the history of the Immortals, characters "borrowed" from the Highlander film and television series and used in the Anglo-Force/Valkyrie Chronicles universe, how they came to be, and why they fought for the ultimate prize in the Gathering.

That story was never written. I never added to the Civil War story that I had begun four years before in 1996. By the time this prologue was written in 2000 work commitments, and the beginning of The Two Sheds Review wrestling column online meant that the story was never written.

It's taken me since over five years to get all of my old stories online. The purchase of a new scanner and the advent of AI apps sped up the process no end in the past few months. I've enjoyed going over what was a very creative part of my life, and it's reminded me of the grand plans I had for Civil War.

So is there anything else I could add to Civil War? Will there be any more stories? All I will say is never say never.

Here's the prologue of "Immortals" for you.

The Soul of a Rainbow: Man on the Silver Mountain

A promotional appearance for my AI-related album "The Soul of a Rainbow", reinterpreting classic Rainbow songs as soul music.

You can listen to the album at https://open.spotify.com/album/1YhhhAR0ZMMOKl9gnuDYub?si=rzPnNJEBTIaQAMmbwCHJ4A (as well as other streaming services)

PS - you do realize that this is AI-generated, don't you? 😉I wish I could sing this well!

Julian's Social Media Discoveries Episode 47: The Mizzerables, Natalia Tsupryk, Natasha Hardy, No King No Crown & More!

It's time for episode 47 of Social Media Discoveries, and with the big number fifty show approaching, we're once again giving you a variety of tunes from around the world.

Apeworld: Civil War III Chapter Twenty-Nine

As Caesar led the way, he studied his device intently.

Apeworld: Civil War III Chapter Twenty-Eight

Thrawn began to look around as they walked through the ship.

Apeworld: Civil War III Chapter Twenty-Seven

"Are you crazy?" said Bel Iblis. "You're going to the Borg's base camp, and you're going to knock on their door? You're a fool!"

Apeworld: Civil War III Chapter Twenty-Six

Caesar now led the way as the ape party, as well as Thrawn, made their way into the countryside outside Ape City. Suddenly, with great speed, Thrawn ran forward and blocked Caesar's path.

Apeworld: Civil War III Chapter Twenty-Five

Caesar, Cornelius, Zaius and Virgil, as well as Zeera and Urko, now found themselves in the main council chamber. It was the only part of the building that hadn't been attacked in any way since the arrival of the new invasion force. With the apes kneeling before him, Thrawn began to pace up and down in front of them, blaster raised towards them, so they wouldn't try anything.