US bans Canadian-owned Pornhub
Thought experiment: what would be the reaction of a Pornhub ban? Tariffs are one thing. Imposing fines on corporations is another. The US has been…
No comprendo!
Crossed wires are a standby in comedy the world over. We English-speakers can’t begrudge other European nations a chuckle at our attempts to master a…
We need to wake up and smell the sugar-free coffee
I was instantly turned off my recent chocolate bar after a new-age hippie amigo sent me a meme with the chilling words “sugar kills” in…
The Illusion of Democracy: When NGOs Rule from the Shadows
Behind Romania’s election lurks a darker truth—foreign NGOs masquerading as democracy’s guardians while secretly influencing the outcome. As citizens embrace the myth of self-governance, the…
Johnny Cash: Following In The Footsteps of Greatness
Thomas Gabriel is the eldest grandson of the legendary Man in Black, but he refuses to “cash in” by using the famous family surname to…
Are we near the end of a long line of popes?
As we fast approach a papal conclave, it’s worth looking back at the actual function of a pope. Saint Peter is traditionally thought of as…
How Phil Collins’ Son Marches to The Beat of His Own Drum
Simon Collins obviously “Plays Well with Others,” to playfully namecheck the title of a Phil Collins’ album, considering his own track record of collaborations with…
Jacknife Lee: The Hitmaker Behind Music’s Biggest Sounds
You might find it a bit hard to swallow now when looking at the top Dublin producer’s stellar CV, which includes working with U2, REM,…
A Life in Focus: Terry O’Neill
It’s now five years since the passing of this photographer who took countless iconic pics. Our man Jason O’Toole spoke to him a few years…