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On this page, you’ll find some of my favourite things, which you may or may not enjoy!

Podcasts

Zero, Bloomberg

While some of the techno-optimism of Zero may not be to everyone’s liking, Akshat Rathi does a great job of shining a light on the politics and economics of low carbon transitions.

You can listen to the podcase here.

Music

Caught Somewhere in Time, Iron Maiden

Grew up in Somerset during the 1980s? Socially awkward? No girlfriend? If the answer to these questions is yes, then there’s a fair chance that, like me, you would have listened to Iron Maiden. Caught Somewhere in Time is a controversial choice as a favourite Maiden album, but it’s the one that I keep returning to.

Football

Tottenham Hotspur

Who else? I’m a Tottenham supporter. It’s not always a comfortable ride, but we finally ended our trophy drought in 2025 by winning the Europa League final. Here’s a link to my favourite Spur’s match – the incredible victory over Ajax in the Champion’s League. It brings a smile to my face every time I watch it! Come on you Spurs …

Pets

Coco

On the dogs vs. cats’ debate, I’m firmly on the side of dogs. Here’s the family dog, Coco, a chilled Goldendoodle.