Presenting Kalle Ryan: How to re-introduce yourself in the style of a blog from the 90s
A little hello from me. As well as a little collection of different creative work I have done (music, poetry, podcasting)
I found 20 of the greatest vinyl album sleeves of all time in the attic
A collection of 20 odd, wild, weird and wonderful vinyl album covers
Ethan Hawke on Creativity: We must play the fool
Ethan Hawke gives a thoughtful and meditative talk about the nature of creativity. Inspiring and insightful.
7 stunning paintings you should see in person
Seven of my favourite paintings in the world. Each of them a magical slice of creativity. Each one with a personal story attached.
The Kallys: TV & Streaming: Best of 2023
The Kallys: My own little award ceremony to pick out the highlights and lowlights of my TV and streaming viewing this year. Includes downloadable PDF list of recommendations.Let me know what you think!
Happy St. Patricks Day!
Elmore Leonard on writing
Elmore Leonard offers some sagely advice about the art of writing.
My Favourite Podcasts: 2022
I’m a passionate podcast listener, and this is a selection of my favourites, all with a firm focus on storytelling
My Favourite Films: 2022
2022 offered up some brilliant films despite a torrent of mediocrity. Nicholas Cage’s bizarre brilliance, Batman’s noir charm, Top Gun’s thrilling nostalgia, Tony Hawk’s touching tale and George Carlin’s lasting legacy had me laughing, crying, and munching virtual popcorn all year.
My Favourite TV Shows: 2022
In an era of remarkable television content and overwhelming platform choices, I have hand-picked the shows that resonated deepest with me in 2022. Get a notepad and add these to your binge-watch list.