Rob Wickings

excusesandhalftruths.com/2026/01/03/the… In which I embrace my grumpy old man status.

Rob's theory towards a three-part version of Christmas, Betwixtmas and after. excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/12/27/the…

A story for Christmas. My little gift to you as we hit the gas towards X-Day. excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/12/13/a-l…

A prang, a playlist, a little bit of Paradise. Have some Swipe, my lovelies. excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/12/06/the…

No Swipe this week. Instead, join C and I on a pilgrimage, as we search for something sacred. wp.me/pjmMI-JrP

In this house, we believe in Bruce Springsteen. excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/11/01/ris…

A little treat for All Hallows Eve Eve - three hours of spooky tunes, creepy chat and that whole David S. Pumpkins vibe. Any questions? wrob.studio/2025/10/29/mon…

In this week's Swipe — pivots, pumpkins and pellicles. Spicy! excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/10/25/the…

A slightly gloomier than usual Swipe, but there's carbonara and cocktails in the mix at least. wp.me/pjmMI-Jqv

A message from the mayor, 200 songs and embracing the eternal circle. It must be Saturday. Give it a Swipe. excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/10/04/the…

A long one from me this week — on history, memory and Debatable Lands. excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/09/27/how…

An element of bragging this week. I really need to get better at bugging myself up. excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/09/13/the…

Trout, ancient tomatoes and a new way to look at the human brain. We're Swiping into autumn in our usual stumblebum fashion. Come join our trip. wp.me/pjmMI-Jov

Apologies to Excuses And Half Truths subscribers who received a draft skeleton of Chapter 24. There, now you see how the sausage is made. The full kahuna will be with you as usual on Saturday at 10am.

Our third quarter report, updates and essential information for all stakeholders in our continuing venture. excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/08/23/thi…

Some deep thoughts on how we interact with our fellow humans, snuck into the usual ramshackle hoo-de-rol of recipes, music and all-round foolishness. Don't Swipe past this! excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/08/16/the…

Monkey balls, a Batmobile and all the cocktails. Now that's what I call a weekend! wp.me/pjmMI-Jnj

Shrunken heads, poetry, cocktails and The Time Warp. Join us in an invigorating round of pelvic thrusts. wp.me/pjmMI-JmJ

Two big superhero movies out at the same time. Could I resist a long post on the inevitable comparisons? Spoilers: no. It's bloviatin' time! wp.me/pjmMI-JmK

Your usual wildly random grab-bag of reading, listening and some actual useful tips for carrying water in a forest. Thumbs up! excusesandhalftruths.com/2025/07/05/the…