Author: Chris Mads

  • Mayweather vs McGregor: The Money Belt

    The moment you think something can’t get more ridiculous, it will. That nugget could apply to any one of a number of things in the world today, but it is particularly appropriate in one case – Floyd Mayweather vc Conor McGregor. The “big money fight” takes place this weekend and two of the biggest self-promoters…

  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Best jokes 2017

    If you’re in touch with culture and theatre in the UK you have almost certainly heard of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Even if you’re not that inspired by those pursuits the name is probably not entirely foreign to you. Like Glastonbury it is one of those event which has drifted into the public consciousness –…

  • Burger time at Five Guys

    I love a good burger. Most day’s I’ll happily take a mediocre burger too, but a good one I am a huge fan of. There are currently a slew of decent burger joints out there – Black’s tops the bill for me right now, with GBK following close behind. Now Croydon is probably not a…

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    James Bond is back

    Daniel Craig will be donning the tux and holster again. He confirmed it to Stephen Colbert on The Late Show last night in the USA. After admitting he had “been cagey” with interviewers all day, Mr Craig gave Mr Colbert and his cheering audience the “scoop” that he has signed on for another film as…

  • Putting people in their place…in style

    I have previously expounded the benefits of not being a douche, generally in an online capacity. But I – like all of us – do appreciate a bit of superiority, when it is properly used to check the unwarranted arrogance of another. The term “humble brag” is generally used ironically, but a literal humble brag,…

  • Wishlist: Globe-Trotter

    Try to travel – and try to do it in style. To borrow a phrase from Ryan Reynolds’ (second most)* iconic character: “Write that down”. As mantras go it is not a bad one to have. I am actually a big fan of the ‘on a shoestring’ approach to travel, but there is nothing wrong…

  • Wedding season: 5 things to remember

    It is wedding season and this weekend the first of my group of school friends got hitched. There is something a little surreal about seeing a guy you used to kick a football about with sat in a suit next to the veiled love of his life. Either way it was a good opportunity for…

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    Show week: Pirates of Penzance

    Last week was show week. Those of you who know me will know this means it was a pretty hectic, but thoroughly enjoyable time. When I’m not grown-upping at work, I spend quite a lot of time on stage. I first got the “amdram” bug when I was six and I’ve sort of had it…

  • Coffee time: The Barn, Berlin

    I was killing time in Berlin recently and stumbled across a great spot for a cup of coffee. Ok, “stumbled across” is not quite accurate, I was looking for a place for coffee and had googled places which were not big chains. Continental Europe traditionally does coffee well so I figured I was in good…

  • Wishlist: The Aviator Smart Watch

    A good timepiece is the key accessory for any man. I am a big fan of my daily wristwear which is an Omega Speedmaster Professional. But I must admit to being more than a bit in love with this new smartwatch from Aviator. The smartwatch and wearable tech trend have slightly passed me by, if…