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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
A new career in a new town, the true scale of Musk's fortune, and an unlikely heatwave banger.
Jun 26
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
Priceless early Beasties memories, Dacia's unmissable Bucket Lise Fund, and an important reminder of the reality of our interneting.
Jun 19
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Matthew Barr
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
Alternative skate history, the World Cup's heart of darkness, and a BoC primer.
Jun 12
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"The Southbank Centre Was the Enemy" - Wig Worland On Why He Isn't Supporting The Southbank Centre's Skate 50 Exhibition.
Who gets to tell the stories that shape our collective history?
Jun 4
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May 2026
Looking Sideways: 10 Things
Patagonia back in the news, RIP Marc Johnson, and the best thing on Substack.
May 29
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Matthew Barr
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
Creative fallow periods, beautiful late night radio, and the best food writing on Substack.
May 22
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Insights: 5 Things I've Learned - OK COOL's Jolyon Varley
The importance of being true to yourself, trusting your taste, and why making things is the point, with OK COOL's co-founder.
May 18
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Insights: The Best Books I've Read So Far In 2026
Every year, like the completist geek I am, I keep a record of every book I read. Here are the five I've enjoyed the most so far in 2025.
May 12
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
The wonder of Moby Dick, a dazzling Elliott Smith clip, and why you need to attend next week's SAS paddle outs.
May 7
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Matthew Barr
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April 2026
Looking Sideways: 10 Things
New Beck, some classic Zep, and rest in peace Beverly Martyn.
Apr 30
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Matthew Barr
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Christina Koch - Four Things We Learned
This week: what we learned from my 2020 conversation with surfer, astronaut and now lunar orbiter Christina Koch, one of my favourite ever episodes.
Apr 28
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Matt Barr
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
The value of storytelling, a brilliant piece on Georgia, and a personal milestone achieved.
Apr 24
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Matthew Barr
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