Meerkat Musings

Ben Berwick

Society & Culture

A man (meerkat?) called Ben discusses the world!

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Episodes

Musings on Monarchy

I offer a few thoughts on the recent Coronation, and on the Royal Family.

May 09, 2023•13 min

Game Reviews: A Link to the Past

In this episode, I briefly discuss what I consider to be the greatest game ever made.

Apr 08, 2023•9 min

Game Reviews: Super Mario Bros

The original 1985 classic is under the microscope today.

Mar 29, 2023•6 min

Book Reviews: On Basilisk Station

I review book one of the Honoverse: On Basilisk Station, by David Weber.

Mar 13, 2023•6 min

Book Reviews: Wings of Steele: Destination Unknown

In the second entry of the Review series, I examine the first book of Jeffrey Burger's Wings of Steele series.

Mar 10, 2023•7 min

Book Reviews: Old Man's War

In the first of a new series here at Meerkat Musings (inspired by Rae of Bookmark Chronicles, https://youtube.com/@BookmarkChronicles), I review John Scalzi's Old Man's War.

Mar 06, 2023•6 min

The Site of Sothis

Let's talk about site history.

Jan 30, 2023•13 min

Strength and Weakness

There is one person who can make me feel both strong and weak.

Jan 20, 2023•4 min

Three Wishes - with a catch

What if one wish wouldn't come true?

Jan 20, 2023•15 min

The First Muse of 2023!

Let's open the podcast with a long-winded ramble, because why not?!

Jan 20, 2023•29 min

Musings of Christmas and Other Things

That's it. That's the podcast. https://www.jumpmasterpress.com/product-page/the-awakening https://amzn.to/3YqylKZ

Dec 16, 2022•23 min

The 2022 World Cup - The Group Stage 3rd Round

The final round of group stage games is about to begin. Who reaches the last 16?

Nov 29, 2022•19 min

World Cup Shocks

Let it be said that football is never quite as straightforward as it seems.

Nov 24, 2022•14 min

The 2022 World Cup - The First Two Days

I offer my thoughts on the early action from the World Cup in Qatar.

Nov 22, 2022•22 min

Creepy Stalkers

Guys, can you cut out the creepy incel behaviour? https://twitter.com/ask_aubry/status/1589740607030763520?t=9w4cWqJ9_int5ma9yg-NJQ&s=19

Nov 08, 2022•9 min

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 11 - Halloween

I reflect upon the spooky season!

Oct 31, 2022•9 min•Season 30Ep. 11

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 10 - Christmas

I rant about the early start of the festive season.

Oct 28, 2022•4 min•Season 30Ep. 10

Random Prompts Season 3 Episode 9: Cutlery

In this episode, I talk about the humble eating utensils.

Oct 25, 2022•6 min•Season 30Ep. 9

The Awakening!

My first ever book, The Awakening, is now available for pre-order! Check out Jumpmaster Press for the details! https://www.jumpmasterpress.com/product-page/the-awakening

Oct 18, 2022•6 min