#717 Snot funny

This week on The Bugcast: transgender is apparently a phase, Ukraine in EU and Eurovision, and 8 tracks of brilliant Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-61842311">MP Nick Fletcher schools letter says trans ‘nothing more than a phase’</a><br />
ITV News: <a href="https://www.itv.com/news/2022-06-17/european-commission-backs-ukraines-eu-membership-bid">European Commission backs Ukraine’s EU membership bid</a><br />
EBU: <a href="https://www.ebu.ch/news/2022/06/ebu-statement-on-hosting-of-2023-eurovision-song-contest">Statement on hosting of 2023 Eurovision Song Contest</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61843442">Kate Bush is number one, thanks to Stranger Things</a>

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#716 Mo’ Confidence

This week on The Bugcast: a vote of confidence, musical tears, no-one needs good neighbours apparently, and 8 tracks of brilliant Creative Commons and independent music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_vote_of_confidence_in_the_parliamentary_leadership_of_Boris_Johnson">2022 vote of confidence in the parliamentary leadership of Boris Johnson</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61757659">Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to ‘great singer’</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61701017">Alec John Such: Former Bon Jovi bassist dies aged 70</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61730094">Summer Breeze singer Jim Seals dies aged 80</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61757137">Neighbours cast say farewell on TV soap’s last day of filming</a>

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#715 Tripping

This week on The Bugcast: a news review of tragedy and sadness, plus a family road trip, and 8 tracks of brilliant Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partygate">Partygate</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robb_Elementary_School_shooting">Robb Elementary School shooting</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61600212">Goodfellas star Ray Liotta dies aged 67</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61597992">Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-61600583">Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72</a><br />
Des is 15!

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TuxJam 95 – Simply Minty

TuxJam logo

The guys return from a long break in the Mediterranean, all sun bronzed and ready for a new episode (not really). In this episode we take a look at the recently released PeppermintOS 11, this being an emotional release as it is the first since the death of the project’s leader Mark Greaves. We also start taking a look at the first of our apps from the Simple Mobile Tools suite: the Simple Keyboard on Android. We take a look back at the Podcrawl in February and also look ahead to the next one, which is due to take place on the 18th June.

PeppermintOS 11 with the XFCE desktop
PeppermintOS 11

This combined with the usual mix of creative commons music tracks:

#714 Shingle bells

This week on The Bugcast: shingles, pastels, a review of Eurovision, and 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons and independent music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Shingles<br />
Pastel Workshop + Follow up<br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest_2022">Eurovision Song Contest 2022</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_in_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest">United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest</a>

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<a href="https://tuxjam.otherside.network/podcrawl/">Podcrawl Jitsi Early Summer 2022</a> – Saturday 18 June 2022 at 18:00 UK time

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#713 Ten thousand miles

This week on The Bugcast: two actors, a cat, a chat down under, and 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons and independent music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61372712">Dennis Waterman: Minder and New Tricks star dies aged 74</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/fred-ward-kevin-bacon-honors-tremors-star-1235146496/">Kevin Bacon Honors ‘Tremors’ Co-Star Fred Ward</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdgM_3cqSMJ/">Bengal Cat Workshop</a><br />
Dave’s ten thousand miles<br />
<a href="https://eurovision.tv/event/turin-2022">Eurovision 2022</a> – Saturday 14 May 2022 from 19:00 UTC

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#712 George’s furry overlord

This week on The Bugcast: local elections, Eurovision, more politics, and 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons and independent music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Local Elections<br />
<a href="https://eurovision.tv/event/turin-2022">Eurovision 2022</a> – Saturday 14 May 2022 from 19:00 UTC<br />
The Telegraph: <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/05/05/boris-johnson-fumio-kishida-share-fukushima-popcorn-radioactive/">Radioactive Fun woo</a><br />
The Guardian: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/05/the-guardian-view-on-what-follows-roe-v-wade-it-doesnt-stop-here">Roe vs Wade Row</a>

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#711 Dirty politics

This week on The Bugcast: we discuss controversy and misconduct in the UK government, and play 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Caroline’s upcoming <a href="https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/events/event/359/ravenfield-art-exhibition-at-ravenfield-parish-hall">Art Exhibition</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61276319">Tory Porn MP</a>

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#710 Arty pants

This week on The Bugcast: a pigeon disrupts the snooker, Parliament disrupts Boris, Her Maj turns 96, and 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

BBC Sport: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/snooker/61195993">Pigeon disrupts the snooker at the Crucible</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-61180383">Portsmouth Royal Navy base marks Queen’s 96th birthday</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61187790">Boris Johnson faces leadership criticism (i.e. a spanking) amid partygate row</a><br /> <br />
Dave sprains his ankle<br />
Caroline is exhibiting her art on Tuesday<br />
Alex has had his first Covid jab

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#709 Seaside roasting

This week on The Bugcast: we take a week off, we discuss fines issues to senior politicians, and 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Week off, Geocaching, trip to the seaside, sunburned<br />
Fines<br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61092597">Will there be more fines for No 10 parties?</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61110237">Rwanda asylum seekers: UK government criticised over ‘cruel’ plan</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-dom">Non-domiciled status</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_with_non-domiciled_status_in_the_UK">List of people with non-domiciled status in the UK</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_privilege">Parliamentary privilege</a>

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