The house we’re staying in has a Google home set up, where you can talk to your appliances and make them work. It’s ok. I don’t hate them like I hate the dishwasher. And it’s cool to be able to turn the lights off at night and not have to get up. But it isn’t…

We had dear friends round for dinner this evening, and as usual, we started chatting about everyone’s favourite topic, the Roman Empire. Now, a lot of people have terrible takes about the Romans; pretty much anyone who talks about the Collapse of Rome has no idea what they’re talking about (there is a 1300 year…

Our place has a “smart” dishwasher that has Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity. I hate it. I mean, it cleans perfectly well. But for me to change settings, the dishwasher encourages you to download an app, create an account, with password (must include a number and symbol; can’t have anyone hacking into your dishwasher!), connect it…

Ky and I are heading to Italy in August for a wedding, and are currently in the process of finding accom before the event. This isn’t our first radio, so the usual plan is hit up Airbnb, see a few options, and hit book. Sadly, Italy doesn’t play like that. First off, it seems like…

While going firmly walk today, I decided to pop into the nearby rec centre to buy a membership. For $15 a month, it’s a small investment into hopefully a healthy, longer, happier life. And that’s month to month, the annual cost is even cheaper! Tomorrow I go for my first session, and I’ll let you…

If you’re an Australian, you probably have a soft spot for Big Ange, aka Ange Postecoglu, the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur. Even if you’re not from the Land Down Under, you probably kinda like him. He certainly has had his fair share of critics. In the Premier League, almost all the managers are European,…