Robin Ince
At Laugharne, I’m reminded there’s no room for complacency when love is our goal

At Laugharne, I’m reminded there’s no room for complacency when love is our goal
Plus, Gary the tin plater fends off a bar fight with his big, duck-headed stick. Scroll down for Robin’s poem in tribute
Douglas Adams loved much about life and the universe – unlike today’s billionaire space explorers

Douglas Adams loved much about life and the universe – unlike today’s billionaire space explorers
Douglas Adams inspired the young Robin to look to the stars; Elon Musk’s obsession with Mars has had the opposite effect
I went to Leicester to punch melons and tomatoes for science. No, seriously

I went to Leicester to punch melons and tomatoes for science. No, seriously
A bit of friendly chatter opens doors, and biscuit jars, on tour
Why you should never underestimate the spirit of towns left behind by industry
Why you should never underestimate the spirit of towns left behind by industry
Edinburgh Fringe should be a place for artists to grow – but working class people are priced out
Edinburgh Fringe should be a place for artists to grow – but working class people are priced out
‘A library is a safe and happy place’: The unparalleled joy of a mobile library

‘A library is a safe and happy place’: The unparalleled joy of a mobile library
This is what happened when I gave my phone to a stranger on the street

This is what happened when I gave my phone to a stranger on the street
Poetry is perfect for my ADHD mind – one that is after endless dopamine hits

Poetry is perfect for my ADHD mind – one that is after endless dopamine hits
Why laughter is not a perfect way of measuring the success of a comedian

Why laughter is not a perfect way of measuring the success of a comedian
Restore Nature Now: Finding camaraderie and inspiration on a march for nature

Restore Nature Now: Finding camaraderie and inspiration on a march for nature
One of the joys of summer is to talk among the trees at festivals

One of the joys of summer is to talk among the trees at festivals
Glastonbury 2024 is over, but its magic will take longer to fade

Glastonbury 2024 is over, but its magic will take longer to fade
Why I’m silenced by the fear of being called a bigot

Why I’m silenced by the fear of being called a bigot
You can grow up to be Morrissey or you can grow up to be Johnny Marr – which are you?

You can grow up to be Morrissey or you can grow up to be Johnny Marr – which are you?
The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow’s beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling

The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow’s beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling
Lady Macbeth’s dress, experimental poetry and a midnight train to Watford – all in a day’s work

Lady Macbeth’s dress, experimental poetry and a midnight train to Watford – all in a day’s work
To the Salvation Army, I am now a porn purchaser – but it was a case of mistaken identity

To the Salvation Army, I am now a porn purchaser – but it was a case of mistaken identity
Have you heard the one about the Jordan Peterson fan club? No, seriously

Have you heard the one about the Jordan Peterson fan club? No, seriously
I say ‘hello’ when I walk into shops and smile at strangers. Yes, I know, I’m a monster

I say ‘hello’ when I walk into shops and smile at strangers. Yes, I know, I’m a monster
Spirit of independence should be cherished in these corporate times

Spirit of independence should be cherished in these corporate times
Conspiracy theories are increasingly becoming accepted fact – but science tells the best stories

Conspiracy theories are increasingly becoming accepted fact – but science tells the best stories
Robin Ince: Slash, hobbits and walrus vomit at Wētā Workshop

Robin Ince: Slash, hobbits and walrus vomit at Wētā Workshop
Robin Ince: Independent bookshop people are the best people

Robin Ince: Independent bookshop people are the best people
Robin Ince on tour: Wine-tasting woes with Professor Brian Cox

Robin Ince on tour: Wine-tasting woes with Professor Brian Cox
Robin Ince: Sydney Jewish Museum is a reminder of the terrifying power of ideology
