I recorded this at around 3:45am after another broken night of sleep, and it ended up feeling like an old-school podcast episode in the best and worst way, me in the dark, unable to switch off, talking it out because I needed to.

Technokacke

A totally normal episode where work calmly ruins my nervous system and I politely pretend that’s fine.

I didn’t plan to go on a full political rant, but here we are. In this episode, I talk about why I’m feeling so disconnected from the country I live in, the rise in hate, and why I’ve finally joined a political party for the first time.

It’s a bit of a mix: some personal updates, some thoughts on the state of the UK, and a lot of frustration with how things are being handled. If you’ve been feeling the same, you’re not alone.

Recounting a solo London escape, an emotional meet-and-greet with Ionna Lee, COVID jab curveballs, and a life-changing Monday I can’t talk about… yet

In this one, I explain why I’ve been quiet and set the scene for what’s next, if you want the wider journey and future extras, the links below are where to find me.

• Substack: tobyhuxley.substack.com

• Hindenburg Pro (the editor I used for this episode): hindenburg.com

You can also find me by searching “Toby Huxley” or "iamtobyhuxley" on the usual places (YouTube, etc.).

If you’d like a patrons-only cut with a little more than I can say on the open feed, keep an eye out - Patreon details soon.

In this first raw vlog-turned-podcast, I drop the masks and speak honestly. I talk neurodivergence, nostalgia, creative burnout, disordered eating — and the shaky, hopeful act of beginning again