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Meerkat Musings

Meerkat Musings

By Ben Berwick

A man (meerkat?) called Ben discusses the world!
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Meerkat MusingsMay 24, 2019

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Musings on Stress

Musings on Stress

I have a brief pondering about stress and sleep.
Feb 23, 202412:58
The Meerkat Muse - 6th Feb 24

The Meerkat Muse - 6th Feb 24

I offer a brief ramble about the events of the past two weeks.
Feb 06, 202418:23
The Meerkat Muse: 26/1/24

The Meerkat Muse: 26/1/24

I offer up my thoughts on the past couple of weeks.
Jan 26, 202421:40
Early 24 Musings

Early 24 Musings

I reflect upon the start of 2024, and shout about my new book, Fontana & Istilor! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fontana-Istilor-Ben-Berwick-ebook/dp/B0CR494QMX/
Jan 12, 202416:57
Meerkat Musings: 30/11/23

Meerkat Musings: 30/11/23

As I haven't done a podcast for a while, here is my latest random ramble!
Nov 30, 202319:40
Musings on Friday the 13th!

Musings on Friday the 13th!

Why do we consider this date to be unlucky?
Oct 13, 202307:07
Musings on Walking

Musings on Walking

Do I prefer to walk, or run?
Oct 10, 202304:35
Musings on Dynasties

Musings on Dynasties

It's not what you think...
Oct 09, 202319:17
Meerkat Musings on October

Meerkat Musings on October

This meerkat looks back over September, and ahead, to October.
Oct 03, 202337:47
The Meerkat Prem League MD2

The Meerkat Prem League MD2

Matchday two!
Oct 03, 202313:27
The Meerkat Prem League, MD1

The Meerkat Prem League, MD1

Join me as I carry out a bit of punditry, via Football Manager 21!
Oct 02, 202318:05
Musings on Flow

Musings on Flow

How can a story flow if you water it down?
Sep 25, 202313:18
Prompts: Holidays

Prompts: Holidays

How do you celebrate holidays?
Sep 20, 202308:56
The Shameless Book Plug
Sep 11, 202308:52
Gross Inequality

Gross Inequality

I speak a little about strange takes.
Sep 01, 202317:30
Musings on Responsibility

Musings on Responsibility

How about we all show a greater willingness to be responsible for our own bodies?
Aug 06, 202318:10
Musings on Scandals and Bad Timing

Musings on Scandals and Bad Timing

How is it this government is so protected by the timing of others?!
Jul 12, 202312:02
Musings on Love

Musings on Love

What does it mean to fall in love, what does it mean to be in love?
Jul 11, 202307:02
Musings on the Muse
Jul 09, 202309:02
Social Media

Social Media

Basically, this is a 'where to find me' podcast, which in an era of increasingly diverse options, may be useful! https://ohai.social/@BenBerwick https://www.threads.net/@darthtimon https://twitter.com/BenBerwickGB?t=wIl3XY8DZ1LmYfnYphWBJQ&s=09 www.meerkatmusings.co.uk
Jul 06, 202313:44
The Meerkat Muse: Thursday 6th July

The Meerkat Muse: Thursday 6th July

Your semi-regular meerkat update!
Jul 06, 202326:14
The Meerkat Muse: 26th June 23

The Meerkat Muse: 26th June 23

Musings on the last couple of weeks!
Jun 26, 202319:05
The Meerkat Muse: 14th June 23
Jun 14, 202333:12
Tears of the Kingdom - Two Werks In

Tears of the Kingdom - Two Werks In

In a spoiler-filled talk, I discuss my experiences of Tears of the Kingdom.
May 25, 202322:17
Previewing Tears of the Kingdom

Previewing Tears of the Kingdom

I look ahead to Friday's launch of Tears of the Kingdom!
May 10, 202307:48
Musings on Monarchy

Musings on Monarchy

I offer a few thoughts on the recent Coronation, and on the Royal Family.
May 09, 202312:52
Game Reviews: A Link to the Past

Game Reviews: A Link to the Past

In this episode, I briefly discuss what I consider to be the greatest game ever made.
Apr 08, 202308:34
Game Reviews: Super Mario Bros

Game Reviews: Super Mario Bros

The original 1985 classic is under the microscope today.
Mar 29, 202306:27
Book Reviews: On Basilisk Station

Book Reviews: On Basilisk Station

I review book one of the Honoverse: On Basilisk Station, by David Weber.
Mar 13, 202305:52
Book Reviews: Wings of Steele: Destination Unknown

Book Reviews: Wings of Steele: Destination Unknown

In the second entry of the Review series, I examine the first book of Jeffrey Burger's Wings of Steele series.
Mar 10, 202307:22
Book Reviews: Old Man's War

Book Reviews: Old Man's War

In the first of a new series here at Meerkat Musings (inspired by Rae of Bookmark Chronicles, https://youtube.com/@BookmarkChronicles), I review John Scalzi's Old Man's War.
Mar 06, 202305:40
The Site of Sothis

The Site of Sothis

Let's talk about site history.
Jan 30, 202313:18
Strength and Weakness

Strength and Weakness

There is one person who can make me feel both strong and weak.
Jan 20, 202303:49
Three Wishes - with a catch

Three Wishes - with a catch

What if one wish wouldn't come true?
Jan 20, 202315:07
The First Muse of 2023!

The First Muse of 2023!

Let's open the podcast with a long-winded ramble, because why not?!
Jan 20, 202328:44
Musings of Christmas and Other Things
Dec 16, 202223:10
The 2022 World Cup - The Group Stage 3rd Round

The 2022 World Cup - The Group Stage 3rd Round

The final round of group stage games is about to begin. Who reaches the last 16?
Nov 29, 202218:46
World Cup Shocks

World Cup Shocks

Let it be said that football is never quite as straightforward as it seems.
Nov 24, 202214:03
The 2022 World Cup - The First Two Days

The 2022 World Cup - The First Two Days

I offer my thoughts on the early action from the World Cup in Qatar.
Nov 22, 202221:40
Creepy Stalkers

Creepy Stalkers

Guys, can you cut out the creepy incel behaviour? https://twitter.com/ask_aubry/status/1589740607030763520?t=9w4cWqJ9_int5ma9yg-NJQ&s=19
Nov 08, 202209:19
Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 11 - Halloween

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 11 - Halloween

I reflect upon the spooky season!
Oct 31, 202208:59
Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 10 - Christmas

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 10 - Christmas

I rant about the early start of the festive season.
Oct 28, 202204:25
Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 9: Cutlery

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 9: Cutlery

In this episode, I talk about the humble eating utensils.
Oct 25, 202205:37
The Awakening!
Oct 18, 202205:36
Super Mario Time!

Super Mario Time!

Next year, redemption looms for Nintendo's famous mascot.
Oct 12, 202216:18
Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 8 - Magic

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 8 - Magic

It's nice to be dazzled sometimes!
Oct 04, 202206:09
Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 7 - Invisibility

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 7 - Invisibility

What if you could turn invisible for three hours?
Oct 03, 202205:53
Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 6 - Private Education

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 6 - Private Education

Inspired by the Web, I ponder whether privatised education is better than state-funded education.
Sep 29, 202224:12
Random Prompts Season Three Episode 5 - Fruit vs Veg

Random Prompts Season Three Episode 5 - Fruit vs Veg

I think fruits and veg need to be clearly defined as separate to one another, what do you think?
Sep 21, 202206:59
Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 4 - Media

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 4 - Media

How have media devices and data storage changed?
Sep 20, 202214:28