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)
Watch this: Jeff Bezos Rowing Boat
A mesmerising film by Bobby Fingers about his creation of a rowing boat that looks like Jeff Bezos. A slice of genius.
The Subterranean Homesick Fresh Prince of Bel Air by Bob Dylan
A cover version of the theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel Air unlike any you’ve ever heard. As sung by a young “Bob Dylan”
100 Best Comedy Sketches Of All Time (50 – 41)
Numbers 50 to 41 of my personal picks for the 100 Greatest Comedy Sketches ever made. Some unexpected choices perhaps?
100 Best Comedy Sketches Of All Time (100 – 91)
My picks for the 100 Greatest Comedy Sketches ever. This is 100 to 91. See if you agree with any or all of these comedic classics…
Midnight Miracle – Required Listening
I have been listening to The Midnight Miracle podcast and I cannot recommend it enough. Some of the smartest, coolest, creatives in the world talk about music, politics, and a whole lot more – all mixed together with amazing musical interludes. No surprise that they are going to release these podcast broadcasts on vinyl soon […]
Welcome to the Internet
Bo Burnham’s Inside is still resonating deeply. His creative mind is at the peak of its powers. And it is such a brilliant snapshot of the digitally connected world we live in, as well as being a profoundly thoughtful exploration of the pandemic and our place in it. This song is a superb standalone slice […]
Inside by Bo Burnham is a masterpiece
I watched Inside by Bo Burnham on Netflix last night. It was like nothing I have ever seen and I was utterly blown away by it. It’s listed as a comedy special but that doesn’t come close to describing it. It’s a meditation on life during the pandemic, it’s about creativity and the creative process, […]
Fleabag – A modern masterpiece
I know I’m extremely late to the party but I just blazed through both seasons of Fleabag. Don’t know how I missed it. I just can’t get over how truly incredible and original it is. Brilliantly creative liberties taken and whipsmart in it’s execution. Oh how I wish I could have seen the original theatrical […]
HOZIER, FATHER TED AND ME
Many moons ago, when I was gigging more frequently and reciting poems and performing sketches, I was lucky enough to be part of a regular night called the Monthly General Meeting, which was a showcase for the most inventive and willdy wonderful creative minds in Ireland. On one of the particular shows, I was on […]