Jana Carpenter
@maybeitwasutah.bsky.social
Actor (Lovecraft Investigations), musician (Sweet Billy Pilgrim), wife to @juliansimpson.bsky.social, mother to Edith, and general dork about town. Studying for a PhD at Birkbeck.
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Hi there, I’m Jana. I loved the very old days of twitter but in recent years have backed into a hedge like Homer Simpson. This site feels like how it used to be. I do voice work, I make music, and currently I’m doing postgrad research at Birkbeck on memory and the landscape of East Anglia. 👋
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treat your body like a data center. consume as much water, art and literature as possible. upset local municipalities with your existence.
September 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM
treat your body like a data center. consume as much water, art and literature as possible. upset local municipalities with your existence.
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A Fantastic LEGO Model of Experimental Math Rock Duo Angine de Poitrine laughingsquid.com/lego-angine-...
A Fantastic LEGO Model of Experimental Math Rock Duo Angine de Poitrine
LEGO enthusiast Bill Ward built a model of Québécois experimental math rock duo Angine de Poitrine, inspired by their 2025 KEXP performance.
laughingsquid.com
September 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
A Fantastic LEGO Model of Experimental Math Rock Duo Angine de Poitrine laughingsquid.com/lego-angine-...
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Thetford’s unrest did not appear from nowhere.
A town shaped by poverty, isolation and a decade-long life-expectancy gap.
And then - national headlines.
Peter Thurlow reports.
A town shaped by poverty, isolation and a decade-long life-expectancy gap.
And then - national headlines.
Peter Thurlow reports.
Medieval mumbo-jumbo and simple hate lie behind the Thetford riots
A town that should be quiet has erupted and hit the national headlines – again. What’s behind it all?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
August 9, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Thetford’s unrest did not appear from nowhere.
A town shaped by poverty, isolation and a decade-long life-expectancy gap.
And then - national headlines.
Peter Thurlow reports.
A town shaped by poverty, isolation and a decade-long life-expectancy gap.
And then - national headlines.
Peter Thurlow reports.
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I will be cycling the 🚴 Dunwich Dynamo overnight ride, joining early morning on 26 July at Ballingdon Bridge, #Sudbury and riding to #Dunwich Beach.
I'll then open Dunwich Museum earlier than usual - 8.30 am, so riders can visit before coaches return them to London. www.dunwichdynamo.co.uk
I'll then open Dunwich Museum earlier than usual - 8.30 am, so riders can visit before coaches return them to London. www.dunwichdynamo.co.uk
Cycle | Dunwich Dynamo 2026 | London to Dunwich
The Dynwich Dynamo 2026 is a 112 mile ride from London to Dunwich in Suffolk - and the best bit - it's an overnight ride! Starting from Pub on the Park, Martello Street, London Fields, Hackney, Londo...
www.dunwichdynamo.co.uk
July 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM
I will be cycling the 🚴 Dunwich Dynamo overnight ride, joining early morning on 26 July at Ballingdon Bridge, #Sudbury and riding to #Dunwich Beach.
I'll then open Dunwich Museum earlier than usual - 8.30 am, so riders can visit before coaches return them to London. www.dunwichdynamo.co.uk
I'll then open Dunwich Museum earlier than usual - 8.30 am, so riders can visit before coaches return them to London. www.dunwichdynamo.co.uk
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I'm now running a series of historic walking tours in London via how-to-history.com/events/. Tickets are currently at a preview price while I trial them. So join me for a few hours to explore the City, its hidden gems, & the things I love.
I've had great feedback so far; more is always welcome.
I've had great feedback so far; more is always welcome.
Events and Tours
Tours Historic London Pubs Tour London, England Tickets Great Fire of London Walking Tour London, England Tickets London’s Lost Execution Sites London, England Tickets London’s Food His…
how-to-history.com
July 12, 2026 at 9:35 AM
I'm now running a series of historic walking tours in London via how-to-history.com/events/. Tickets are currently at a preview price while I trial them. So join me for a few hours to explore the City, its hidden gems, & the things I love.
I've had great feedback so far; more is always welcome.
I've had great feedback so far; more is always welcome.
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How-to History explains events, concepts, sources and shares thoughts on researching, writing and teaching history. Each ‘How-to’ is a short guide which directs you to further resources. how-to-history.com
July 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
How-to History explains events, concepts, sources and shares thoughts on researching, writing and teaching history. Each ‘How-to’ is a short guide which directs you to further resources. how-to-history.com
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What’s that, Dale? You want to give me an unconditional personal gift of £5million to do whatever I want with? Sure! I just need to fill out a form. If I didn’t declare it that would be silly.
July 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
What’s that, Dale? You want to give me an unconditional personal gift of £5million to do whatever I want with? Sure! I just need to fill out a form. If I didn’t declare it that would be silly.
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Fancy a guided tour of the archives and a special look at our conservation studio? Join an archivist and our conservator for a fascinating insight of what we do. Book https://orlo.uk/GrWhh We've tours of the archives - minus the conservation studio visit - on 17 and 25 July, and on 13 August too.
July 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Fancy a guided tour of the archives and a special look at our conservation studio? Join an archivist and our conservator for a fascinating insight of what we do. Book https://orlo.uk/GrWhh We've tours of the archives - minus the conservation studio visit - on 17 and 25 July, and on 13 August too.
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Just spent three great days at @socialhistsoc.bsky.social 50th anniversary conference. A wonderful and welcoming event with so many excellent papers and lovely people. Thank you to everyone involved in making this such a success!
July 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Just spent three great days at @socialhistsoc.bsky.social 50th anniversary conference. A wonderful and welcoming event with so many excellent papers and lovely people. Thank you to everyone involved in making this such a success!
Thank you @socialhistsoc.bsky.social for a wonderful, warm and welcoming conference for the first outing of my PhD research. So many great papers and stimulating conversations. Can’t wait for the next one!
July 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Thank you @socialhistsoc.bsky.social for a wonderful, warm and welcoming conference for the first outing of my PhD research. So many great papers and stimulating conversations. Can’t wait for the next one!
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Posted this before but I love it. Mel Brooks’s story about ghosting Cary Grant must have been told by Mel on every other talk show appearance he made, it was one of his standard “bits” but I especially like this version with Clive James. youtu.be/9QbATFlTaZs?...
Mel Brooks - The Cary Grant Story
YouTube video by cult mania
youtu.be
June 28, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Posted this before but I love it. Mel Brooks’s story about ghosting Cary Grant must have been told by Mel on every other talk show appearance he made, it was one of his standard “bits” but I especially like this version with Clive James. youtu.be/9QbATFlTaZs?...
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Just over an hour to go on the Lovecraft Investigations campaign. We have done WAY better than anyone expected, so this is not a plea for money. But if you wanted access to the show when it's released (for less than the retail price) then now is the time to sign up. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
Lovecraft Investigations: The Call of Cthulhu
Something ancient is stirring. The Lovecraft Investigations brings H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu into the modern world — a new season of cosmic horror from the hit independent audio fiction sho...
www.backerkit.com
June 20, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Just over an hour to go on the Lovecraft Investigations campaign. We have done WAY better than anyone expected, so this is not a plea for money. But if you wanted access to the show when it's released (for less than the retail price) then now is the time to sign up. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
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Easily one of the best narrative horror podcasts out there. If you haven’t listened, it’s not too late to start, and if you have and want to support them in the final stretch here you’ve got hours left!
LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO. If you want to be able to hear the show when it is released, now is the time to click the link: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
Lovecraft Investigations: The Call of Cthulhu
Something ancient is stirring. The Lovecraft Investigations brings H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu into the modern world — a new season of cosmic horror from the hit independent audio fiction sho...
www.backerkit.com
June 19, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Easily one of the best narrative horror podcasts out there. If you haven’t listened, it’s not too late to start, and if you have and want to support them in the final stretch here you’ve got hours left!
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LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO. If you want to be able to hear the show when it is released, now is the time to click the link: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
Lovecraft Investigations: The Call of Cthulhu
Something ancient is stirring. The Lovecraft Investigations brings H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu into the modern world — a new season of cosmic horror from the hit independent audio fiction sho...
www.backerkit.com
June 19, 2026 at 11:48 AM
LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO. If you want to be able to hear the show when it is released, now is the time to click the link: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
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BABIES: Don't forget to wave at big people. We totally love that shit.
June 18, 2026 at 7:36 PM
BABIES: Don't forget to wave at big people. We totally love that shit.
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If you’re a fan of The Lovecraft investigations I’m sure you’ll really enjoy Broken Veil. Very much a cousin to the sort of thing we do, with a very thoughtful and edgy sound design style.
Whole of series two now available.
Don’t miss out.
#BrokenVeil
Join the Broken Veil Channel.
Patreon.com/brokenveil
Don’t miss out.
#BrokenVeil
Join the Broken Veil Channel.
Patreon.com/brokenveil
June 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM
If you’re a fan of The Lovecraft investigations I’m sure you’ll really enjoy Broken Veil. Very much a cousin to the sort of thing we do, with a very thoughtful and edgy sound design style.
Biff Tannen gonna Biff Tannen.
June 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Biff Tannen gonna Biff Tannen.
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Public Service Announcement: It's all over in SIX DAYS. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
June 14, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Public Service Announcement: It's all over in SIX DAYS. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
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Recently listened to The Lovecraft Investigations, + the Aldrich Kemp mini pods
All are great for many reasons but hats off to @thesounddesigner.bsky.social‘s work here
Cinematic, never over-cooked, conveying mind-bending eldritch horrors and domestic tea-time convolutions with equal clarity. Superb
All are great for many reasons but hats off to @thesounddesigner.bsky.social‘s work here
Cinematic, never over-cooked, conveying mind-bending eldritch horrors and domestic tea-time convolutions with equal clarity. Superb
June 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Recently listened to The Lovecraft Investigations, + the Aldrich Kemp mini pods
All are great for many reasons but hats off to @thesounddesigner.bsky.social‘s work here
Cinematic, never over-cooked, conveying mind-bending eldritch horrors and domestic tea-time convolutions with equal clarity. Superb
All are great for many reasons but hats off to @thesounddesigner.bsky.social‘s work here
Cinematic, never over-cooked, conveying mind-bending eldritch horrors and domestic tea-time convolutions with equal clarity. Superb
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[taking the deepest possible breath] the Dutch East India Company was established in 1602,
June 13, 2026 at 3:37 PM
[taking the deepest possible breath] the Dutch East India Company was established in 1602,
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Seriously, folks... if you enjoy quality audio drama, this is one you want to back. Catch up on the earlier seasons (which are marvelous) and throw your support towards this one. You'll be happy you did!
8 days to go, everyone. 8 DAYS! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
Lovecraft Investigations: The Call of Cthulhu
Something ancient is stirring. The Lovecraft Investigations brings H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu into the modern world — a new season of cosmic horror from the hit independent audio fiction sho...
www.backerkit.com
June 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Seriously, folks... if you enjoy quality audio drama, this is one you want to back. Catch up on the earlier seasons (which are marvelous) and throw your support towards this one. You'll be happy you did!
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ALSO chaired the launch of Holly Fletcher's wonderful new book this week - so new work and new thinking all round.
June 12, 2026 at 9:54 AM
ALSO chaired the launch of Holly Fletcher's wonderful new book this week - so new work and new thinking all round.
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I very happily stand corrected!! Please check out Lovecraft Investigations on BBC Sounds if you love audio horror, it's an excellent show with fantastic acting and sound design - I loved series 1 and am swiftly moving through series 2 hehe.
Hi, sorry to butt in, but are you talking about the image on Sounds? If so, those predate genAI and while the bbc (not the show team) put the images together for the feed, they’re cobbled together from actual photographs. No genAI used in the LI at all. 👍
June 11, 2026 at 5:08 PM
I very happily stand corrected!! Please check out Lovecraft Investigations on BBC Sounds if you love audio horror, it's an excellent show with fantastic acting and sound design - I loved series 1 and am swiftly moving through series 2 hehe.
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"Gauging The Illuminators"
This is the first time I am calling on Bluesky for help.
If you are a #horror #podcast creator, know of a niche program that needs some love, or just like to follow what’s happening next with “The New Weird” help me get the word out.
This is the first time I am calling on Bluesky for help.
If you are a #horror #podcast creator, know of a niche program that needs some love, or just like to follow what’s happening next with “The New Weird” help me get the word out.
Gauging The Illuminators
A Weekly Horror Podcast Column and Open Call for Creators
open.substack.com
June 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Jimmy has been a big supporter of our work and his project looks really interesting.
"Gauging The Illuminators"
This is the first time I am calling on Bluesky for help.
If you are a #horror #podcast creator, know of a niche program that needs some love, or just like to follow what’s happening next with “The New Weird” help me get the word out.
This is the first time I am calling on Bluesky for help.
If you are a #horror #podcast creator, know of a niche program that needs some love, or just like to follow what’s happening next with “The New Weird” help me get the word out.
Gauging The Illuminators
A Weekly Horror Podcast Column and Open Call for Creators
open.substack.com
June 11, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Jimmy has been a big supporter of our work and his project looks really interesting.