Some reflections on the first few weeks of fatherhood, plus mini reviews of:The Burning by Laura BatesSmash Bros. UltimateAladdinKnives OutCommunitySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our baby is here! I tell you about what that is like!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I talk about our incoming baby, some criticisms of Keir Starmer and the return of football. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CW: Racism, human experimentation, slaveryIn this episode, I speak to my friend Nils about his home country of Sweden's approach to Covid-19. We also discuss Black Lives Matter, statues and racism in science.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Content warning: Racism, murder, slaveryIn this episode, I talk to my friends Kyah and Mishka about what white people can do in order to be a good ally to black people and other people of colour.I was inspired to record this conversation after reading Kyah's excellent Facebook post, which you can read here: https://www.facebook.com/kyah.mm/posts/10101388897167964Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A very chilled entry, I'm just chuntering to myself whilst pottering in the greenhouse. Perhaps this is good background noise? If anyone wants to put some ambient sounds on this, that would be dope. I also try some AMSR whispered counting at some point, if you're into that xSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this longer than usual update, I talk aboutOur latest baby scanDriving in LondonBlack Lives Matter and the protests vs Covidiots going to the beachOur virtual baby shower!Ludo the dog's weeing habitHow to Argue With a RacistSpace ForceThe Andrew Marr Show and the pernicious march of the war on truth. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doom and gloom. I talk about how depressing the news is at the moment, with the ongoing fallout from Cummings Gate, the murder of George Floyd and John Boyega being criticised for being ant-racist. On the bright side, I've been trying yoga and veganism.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which Mat and I talk at length about Star Wars in general and the sequel trilogy in particular. Spoilers for all the films. CAUTION: contains very nerdy content. Do not listen if you have no interest in Star Wars (though to be fair, we do talk a bit about jigsaws near the start). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A general update including:More on Dominic CummingsHorror FilmsBirds and the Bird Curious podcastHow to Argue with a Racist by Adam RutherfordDIYYogaThis podcast is now available on Spotify and probably iTunes shortly too!Get in touch with me on Twitter @JackKirby. Thanks for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lockdown-diaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.