A regular series of irregular thoughts. Could be anything. Mostly rants. Warning: May contain traces of sarcasm. Chapter 23 is a multimedia project by James Garside. Journalist, Author, Writer. Part-time vagabond, full-time grumpy arse. Would you care for a cup of tea? I write about everything from art, culture, and politics to tech, travel, and the occult. Sometimes in ways that get me into trouble. I'm also funny — I probably should've led with that. I help writers and artists to do their best work. Let's be part of each other's stories. More at: jamesgarside.net <br/><br/><a href="https://jamesgarside.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">jamesgarside.substack.com</a>
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A regular series of irregular thoughts. Could be anything. Mostly rants. Warning: May contain traces of sarcasm. Chapter 23 is a multimedia project by James Garside. Journalist, Author, Writer. Part-time vagabond, full-time grumpy arse. Would you care for a cup of tea? I write about everything from art, culture, and politics to tech, travel, and the occult. Sometimes in ways that get me into trouble. I'm also funny — I probably should've led with that. I help writers and artists to do their best work. Let's be part of each other's stories. More at: jamesgarside.net <br/><br/><a href="https://jamesgarside.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">jamesgarside.substack.com</a>
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August 10, 2026
EP0024 Writer’s Notebook: Some Thoughts on a Media Diet (Reading) - Chapter 23 by James Garside
<p><strong>A manifesto for cutting down on everything</strong></p><p>“But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead of the rest, because Aunt Sally she’s going to adopt me and sivilize me, and I can’t stand it. I been there before.”</p><p>― Mark Twain, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn</p><p>Light out for the Territory.</p><p>Practical advice for writers who are drowning in the internet. </p><p>The internet is a glitterball of distraction. You know how much you like shiny things. It’s a wonder you ever get any work done.</p><p>Unplug. Disappear. Turn off the news. Come off social media. Let your phone go to voicemail. </p><p>Friendship doesn’t scale online. The news is the same handful of stories on repeat. The only relationship worth cultivating is between you and your muse. </p><p>Obsess about your characters instead of celebrities. It’s more interesting and less illegal. </p><p>No Buddhism required. Though I do quote a wise Buddhist monk nonetheless. Ok, so I may be lying about that.</p><p>Trust me, I’m a professional.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by:</p><p>Nobody.</p><p>Links:</p><p>Original: <a target="_blank" href="https://medium.com/graffitiliving/writers-notebook-some-thoughts-on-a-media-diet-6a719d93e281?sk=caa3fd332353de4e36198df2b0efcc38">Writer’s Notebook: Some Thoughts on a Media Diet</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://jamesgarside.substack.com">jamesgarside.substack.com</a></p><p>Medium: <a target="_blank" href="https://medium.com/@jamesgarside_">medium.com/@jamesgarside_</a></p><p>Youtube: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@jamesgarside">www.youtube.com/@jamesgarside</a></p><p>Web: <a target="_blank" href="https://jamesgarside.net">jamesgarside.net</a></p><p><strong>Chapter 23 by James Garside.</strong> A regular series of irregular thoughts. Could be anything. Mostly rants. Warning: May contain traces of sarcasm. Chapter 23 is a multimedia project by James Garside. Journalist, Author, Writer. Part-time vagabond, full-time grumpy arse. Would you care for a cup of tea? I write about everything from art, culture, and politics to tech, travel, and the occult. Sometimes in ways that get me into trouble. I’m also funny — I probably should’ve led with that. I help writers and artists to do their best work. Let’s be part of each other’s stories. More at: <a target="_blank" href="https://jamesgarside.net">jamesgarside.net</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Chapter 23 by James Garside at <a href="https://jamesgarside.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">jamesgarside.substack.com/subscribe</a>
August 3, 2026
EP0023 Review: The Magic of Israel Regardie (Reading) - Chapter 23 by James Garside
<p><strong>Give my regards to Regardie</strong></p><p>“We’re all just space-monkeys, really.”</p><p>— James Garside</p><p>Ultra short off-the-cuff review of an obscure recording about a legendary occultist. I enjoyed it way more than I let on at the time.</p><p>It’s a little more about Hyatt than Regardie but still worth your time. </p><p>What to expect? Aliens, magick, the Golden Dawn. You know. The usual.</p><p>It might help if you know who Israel Regardie is. But if you don’t know then listen anyway. Then you will know.</p><p>You see how this works.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by:</p><p>Nobody.</p><p>Links:</p><p>Original: <a target="_blank" href="https://medium.com/graffitiliving/review-the-magic-of-israel-regardie-b5d58af2d227?sk=1368d396572a13447442e5b9427d91ab">Review: The Magic of Israel Regardie</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://jamesgarside.substack.com">jamesgarside.substack.com</a></p><p>Medium: <a target="_blank" href="https://medium.com/@jamesgarside_">medium.com/@jamesgarside_</a></p><p>Youtube: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@jamesgarside">www.youtube.com/@jamesgarside</a></p><p>Web: <a target="_blank" href="https://jamesgarside.net">jamesgarside.net</a></p><p><strong>Chapter 23 by James Garside.</strong> A regular series of irregular thoughts. Could be anything. Mostly rants. Warning: May contain traces of sarcasm. Chapter 23 is a multimedia project by James Garside. Journalist, Author, Writer. Part-time vagabond, full-time grumpy arse. Would you care for a cup of tea? I write about everything from art, culture, and politics to tech, travel, and the occult. Sometimes in ways that get me into trouble. I’m also funny — I probably should’ve led with that. I help writers and artists to do their best work. Let’s be part of each other’s stories. More at: <a target="_blank" href="https://jamesgarside.net">jamesgarside.net</a></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Chapter 23 by James Garside at <a href="https://jamesgarside.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">jamesgarside.substack.com/subscribe</a>
July 27, 2026
EP0022 Review: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (Reading) - Chapter 23 by James Garside
<p><strong>Hate self-help but read it anyway</strong></p><p>“I’ve got sand in my dreamcatcher.” </p><p>— James Garside</p><p>This is a short review of a book that I didn’t like very much. Barely a few lines and an insult. I feel bad about it. But not enough to read the book again or write a longer review. </p><p>To be honest I wasn’t sure whether to bother reading it out. But I’ve committed to reading everything out loud at least once so here we are.</p><p>Am I being unfair? Is the book any good? Read it and make up your own mind. </p><p>I’m not your mom.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by:</p><p>Nobody.</p><p>Links:</p><p>Original: <a target="_blank" href="https://medium.com/graffitiliving/review-feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway-7b39fa820e2e?sk=b0cf2839066c3e2cb8ec7ea3195e9530">Review: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://jamesgarside.substack.com">jamesgarside.substack.com</a></p><p>Medium: <a target="_blank" href="https://medium.com/@jamesgarside_">medium.com/@jamesgarside_</a></p><p>Youtube: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@jamesgarside">www.youtube.com/@jamesgarside</a></p><p>Web: <a target="_blank" href="https://jamesgarside.net">jamesgarside.net</a></p><p><strong>Chapter 23 by James Garside.</strong> A regular series of irregular thoughts. Could be anything. Mostly rants. Warning: May contain traces of sarcasm. Chapter 23 is a multimedia project by James Garside. Journalist, Author, Writer. Part-time vagabond, full-time grumpy arse. Would you care for a cup of tea? I write about everything from art, culture, and politics to tech, travel, and the occult. Sometimes in ways that get me into trouble. I’m also funny — I probably should’ve led with that. I help writers and artists to do their best work. Let’s be part of each other’s stories. More at: <a target="_blank" href="https://jamesgarside.net">jamesgarside.net</a></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Chapter 23 by James Garside at <a href="https://jamesgarside.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">jamesgarside.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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