The World of Momus Podcast

In this episode #94 of "Reflections & Reactions", I talk with Henry Bolton (OBE) about his life and the social and political landscape of Britain. While talking about his life we take many detours into the world of policing, military, and diplomacy. I hope you all like this fascinating conversation.

This is the last episode of "Thoughts from Soviet Britain" - and in this episode as a way of answer the question posed by the Prevent UK program on terrorism, I lay it all bare and give a reality check.

Watch my short Talk TV appearance hosted by my friend Alex Phillips where we discuss the Burqa debate.

In this episode, #93, of 'Reflections & Reactions", I talk with Dr Mario Trabucco della Torretta about the history of Elgin Marbles and Parthenon, about the controversies surrounding Lord Elgin, and whether these sculptures should be returned to Greece or not.

In this episode, I briefly explore the story behind the Elgin Marbles or Parthenon Sculptures that were taken from Athens and transported to London in the British Museum.

In this episode of "Thoughts from Soviet Britain", which is likely to be the second last episode of this series, I talk about how the whole nations seems to be at a knife's edge and ready to explode. I talk about it with the context of what happened at Liverpool FC Parade rally on 26th of May 2025, and its immediate reaction on social media. I also talk about the release of Tommy Robinson from prison and how we can look at gaining momentum towards building something positive.

In this episode #92 of Relfections & Reactions, I have a conversation with Potkin Azermehr  @potkinazarmehr  about the Islamist infiltration in Britain and what does the future look like. Potkin's insight into Iranian regime is enlightening and he also gives a message of hope for the future. Become a Paid Substack Subscriber:https://www.theworldofmomus.comDonate:https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomusConnect:Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus00:00 Promo Intro01:38 Episode Intro02:56 Life of Potkin & Politicised Religions25:18 Islamist Infiltration of Britain51:03 What can be done?59:40 The future of Iran and its impact on Britain1:17:52 Outro

14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.” [16]17 After he had left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about this parable. 18 “Are you so dull?” he asked. “Don't you see that nothing that enters a person from the outside can defile them? 19 For it doesn't go into their heart but into their stomach, and then out of the body.” (In saying this, Jesus declared all foods clean.)20 He went on: “What comes out of a person is what defiles them. 21 For it is from within, out of a person's heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, 22 adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. 23 All these evils come from inside and defile a person.”

In this episode of "Thoughts from Soviet Britain", I give my reflections on the recent local elections in UK and talk about the future of politics.

A secret may be sometimes best kept by keeping the secret of its being a secret.Taylor was son of a gentleman farmer in County Durham. After being at sea for some months and in the Naval Stores Department, he became a clerk in the Colonial Office, and remained there for 48 years, during which he exercised considerable influence on the colonial policy of the British Empire. He advocated the melioration, as opposed to the abolition, of the slave trade.In 1872 he was made K.C.M.G. He wrote four tragedies — Isaac Comnenus (1827), Philip van Artevelde (1834), Edwin the Fair (1842), and St. Clement's Eve (1862); also a romantic comedy, The Virgin Widow, which he renamed A Sicilian Summer, The Eve of the Conquest and other Poems (1847). In prose he published The Statesman (1836), Notes from Life (1847), Notes from Books (1849), and an autobiography.This is a reading of a short essay by Sir Henry Taylor, "Of Secrecy". Source: The Oxford Book of Essays

In this episode of Reflections & Reactions, I discuss the local elections and the importance of voting, and then a bit of update about the direction of the podcast.

In this episode I have a conversation with Adam Williams who is the Young Social Democrat Chair for Social Democratic Party (SDP)about the political future of the young people in Britain. Adam joined the SDP in April 2024 and campaigned in Coventry South for Alastair Mellon during the 2024 General Election. He joined the YSD executive as Deputy Chair in August 2024, then was elected Chair in January 2025.He's been involved in politics since 2017 and comes from a Red Tory and Catholic background.He holds an MA in Crusader Studies and a BA in Medieval and Early Modern History with a particular interest in 13th Century Crusading. He currently works in administration, and has hobbies such as model making, athletics and archery. He is based in the West Midlands.

Interesting facts and stories from history and various mythologies, mixed in with my thoughts and conversations with interesting people on topics such as history, theology, politics, and social issues. Also, a healthy dose of weekly wisdom with readings of short essays and poems, idioms and phrases, philosophical and theological quotes with their meanings, and many other things - anything from my mind to yours.

In this episode, Sophie Spital and I discuss the story of the resurrection and the important of that story. I hope you enjoy this discussion and also hope you all have a good Easter.

Palm Sunday commemorates when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey the week before his crucified and death. Although the people cried, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” and greeted Him with anxious expectation. However, by Friday, they would crucify Him. One week after He entered Jerusalem was the Resurrection of Christ when He first appeared to the myrrh-bearing women.

In this episode, I have a conversation with David Bettney who is standing in the Doncaster mayoral race for SDP (Social Democratic Party). We talk about his life, why he joined up with SDP, and his plans for Doncaster. David served in the Army for 22 years, completing tours in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan, and rising to the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major. Since leaving the Army, David has built and run several construction, logistics and storage businesses, and is now manager of a group of five companies employing over 350 people in the Middle East.Born in Mexborough, David's campaign priorities are to champion British and Yorkshire industry, to provide better opportunities for young people, to work rapidly to end homelessness, and to crack down on crime and antisocial behaviour.Become a Paid Substack Subscriber:https://www.theworldofmomus.comDonate:https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomusConnect with me:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomusLink Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus00:00 Episode Promo01:24 Intro 02:28 Life of Bettney 20:19 Brexit Anguish 23:19 Why SDP? 27:42 Evils of Blair & Globalisation40:00 Thactherism & Free Trade Liberals54:42 Doncaster & Beyond 1:27:09 Closing Message - Outro#sdp #doncaster #localelections #ukpolitics

The Parable of the Sower | Luke 8: 1-15

Happiness & Distress are not Permanent | Bhagavad GitaLord Krishna to Arjuna

English Idioms & Phrases

Parables

I appeared briefly on Talk TV with Julia Hartley-Brewer to talk about Norwood Primary & Pre-School cancelling Easter Service and Easter Bonnet Parade for their students this year. Talking the joy of Easter Bunny away from little kids in the name of diversity. I didn't get chance to talk about it in further detail with Julia due to time constraints so I thought it would be a good idea to expand on that appearance. Become a Paid Substack Subscriber:https://www.theworldofmomus.comDonate:https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomusConnect with me:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomusLink Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus#easter #ukpolitics #religion #christianity

"Of Innovations" is a short essay by Sir Francis Bacon. In his essay "Of Innovations," Francis Bacon explores the nature of change and innovation, arguing that while change is inevitable, it should be approached cautiously and with a focus on reformation rather than mere novelty, emphasizing the importance of following the "ancient way" before venturing into new paths. Bacon has been called the father of empiricism. He argued for the possibility of scientific knowledge based only upon inductive reasoning and careful observation of events in nature. Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, 1st Baron Verulam, PC was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I.This is a reading of a short essay by Sir Francis Bacon, "Of Innovations". Source: The Oxford Book of EssaysSupport ($): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomusConnect:Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus#francisbacon #shortessay #audiobooks #essays

In this episode of 'Reflections & Reactions' I talk with Katherine Birbalsingh CBE, headmistress of best performing school in UK Michaela Community School, about many different aspects of education, and also about multiculturism. Become a Paid Substack Subscriber:https://www.theworldofmomus.comDonate:https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomusConnect with me:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomusLink Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus#katherinebirbalsingh #education #teaching #ukpolitics

Luke 8: 16-18

In this episode, I discuss the inevitable Farage show, as I warned you all about before the elections, and also after the elections. Farage has always done this to a long list of political colleagues who have dared to challenge him on his ill advised positions, and recently he has done it to Ben Habib, Howard Cox, and now the fan favourite Rupert Lowe. It is a pattern that works for self interest and benefit - and as a nation Britain has no time for this nonsense.Read my conclusive recent piece on substack:https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/farage-rupertlowe-reform-ukpoliticsBecome a Paid Substack Subscriber:https://www.theworldofmomus.comDonate:https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomusConnect with me:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomusLink Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus#SovietBritain #ukpolitics #farage #reform #reformuk

In this episode of "Thoughts from Soviet Britain", I give my views on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. I talked about this at the start of the conflict and I have broadly maintained my position on a lot of the issues. But as the talks and troubles are increasing, but negotiations hopefully imminent, I thought I recap my views here.

In this episode of "Thoughts from Soviet Britain" I discuss my feelings around the continued imprisonment of Tommy Robinson / Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. And I also say a few words which I had written down as speech for the 1st of February rally, that I couldn't attend due to some unforeseen circumstances. But to be honest, I am not much of a public speaker anyway. Become a Paid Substack Subscriber:https://www.theworldofmomus.comDonate:https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomusConnect with me:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomusLink Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus#SovietBritain #ukpolitics #tommyrobinson

English Idioms and Phrases - short episodes

In this episode, I explore a philosophical question with my new friend, Stelios. We discuss one of ethical philosophies thought stream, Why is it so hard to do the right thing? Become a Paid Substack Subscriber:https://www.theworldofmomus.comDonate:https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomusConnect with me:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomusLink Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus#philosophy #ethics #thoughts #conversations

English Idioms and Phrases - short episode

The once famed London Bridge is not in London anymore. Watch the video to find out more.

In this episode, I discuss the killing of Salwan Momika by the hands of Islamists while he was livestreaming, the whole topic around Quran Burning and the recent arrest of a Jewish man in Manchester for burning Quran, and the new definition of Islamophobia being imposed on us by the current Labour government in Britain. Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #islamism #islamists #extremism #islamophobia #ukpolitics

In this episode of "Thoughts from Soviet Britain" I am joined with Basil the Great as he is known anonymously on X. We talk about Britain's Political Mess, Reform Party, and SDP, and whether there is any hope for the future. We also talk about immigration and remigration, and the need for a cultural revival.

In this episode, I am joined by my friend, Anter Yasa. Anter is a Kurdish-Finnish independent journalist who covers a lot of interesting stories. We talk about the problems and dangers of Islam in the West and the wider world, and the mess that Islam has been creating culturally everywhere. Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #Islam #islamism #extremism #terrorism #ukpolitics #europe

The Story of Damon & Pythias is a Greek Legend about the power of true friendship. It is set in the Greek Island of Sicily. Versions of the tale differ, but the best known of these variants is that told by Cicero in De Officiis. When one of the two friends is condemned to death by Dionysius I, tyrant of Syracuse, he asks to be granted time to put his affairs in order. Dionysius refuses until the other of the two offers to die in his stead if he doesn't return at the appointed time. When the condemned man returns at the appointed time, Dionysius is so moved by their friendship that he releases both. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Summary of the Story 00:49 Damon & Pythias (by Cicero) 06:58 Outro #greekmythology #damonandpythias #truefriendship #greekstories

In this TV appearance with Peter Cardwell on Talk TV, I discuss the phenomenon of Muslim Rape Gangs and why it is essential to use the correct language. This is a cultural and religious issue, and we need to become smarter when it comes to detecting our enemies. We cannot keep enabling them to destroy us from within. The incompatibility of the Islamic ideology with the Western ideology is becoming more and more apparent day by day.

This is a recorded livestream with the Leader of Britain First, Paul Golding. We talk about the recent unfounded and false attacks on Tommy Robinson, about the state of the country, the danger of Islam, and the deep failures of Reform UK under Nigel Farage.

Watch another of my appearances on TALK TV talking about the dangers of Islam. This time I am asked about my views on the candidates for Muslim Council in UK being ... well Islamic. Their views might seem extreme to us but to them they are just following their religion. It is for us to decide whether their religion is compatible with us or not. The people we call extremists are actually the ones just following the sunnah of the prophet. They are not radicals, Islam itself is radical. These are the uncomfortable truths that people in the West don't seem to want to admit because once you admit them you are obliged to do something about it. Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #ukpolitics #islam #islamists #muslimcouncil

End of Year Christmas Message for all my listeners. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year ! Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #Christmasmessage #christmas #selfreflection

Christmas Special Episodes | Silly Random Questions with Friends The rules are simple - I ask silly questions - and both my guest and myself have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this bit of Christmas cheer. Steven Barrett: https://x.com/SBarrettBar Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #Christmas #sillyquestions #holidayseason #randomquestions

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Christmas Special Episodes | Silly Random Questions with Friends The rules are simple - I ask silly questions - and both my guest and myself have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this bit of Christmas cheer. Charlie Bentley-Astor: https://x.com/astor_charlie Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #Christmas #sillyquestions #holidayseason #randomquestions

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Christmas Special Episodes | Silly Random Questions with Friends The rules are simple - I ask silly questions - and both my guest and myself have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this bit of Christmas cheer. Amy Gallagher: https://x.com/StandUptoWoke Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #Christmas #sillyquestions #holidayseason #randomquestions

Christmas Special Episodes | Silly Random Questions with Friends The rules are simple - I ask silly questions - and both my guest and myself have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this bit of Christmas cheer. Nick Buckley: https://x.com/NickBuckleyMBE Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #Christmas #sillyquestions #holidayseason #randomquestions

Christmas Special Episodes | Silly Random Questions with Friends The rules are simple - I ask silly questions - and both my guest and myself have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this bit of Christmas cheer. The Famous Artists Birdy Rose: https://x.com/TheFamousArtBR Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #Christmas #sillyquestions #holidayseason #randomquestions

I was asked to come on Peter Cardwell Talk Radio segment for a 10 minute slot to talk about Sharia Law and Courts in UK.

Christmas Special Episodes | Silly Random Questions with Friends The rules are simple - I ask silly questions - and both my guest and myself have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this bit of Christmas cheer.

Christmas Special Episodes | Silly Random Questions with Friends The rules are simple - I ask silly questions - and both my guest and myself have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this bit of Christmas cheer. Jonathan Wong | VoxPopuli Media https://x.com/WGthink https://x.com/vpopulimedia Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #Christmas #sillyquestions #holidayseason #randomquestions

Christmas Special Episodes | Silly Random Questions with Friends The rules are simple - I ask silly questions - and both my guest and myself have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this bit of Christmas cheer. Pete North | Northern Variant https://substack.com/@petenorth https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernVariant  https://x.com/FUDdaily Become a Paid Substack Subscriber: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus Connect with me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus #Christmas #sillyquestions #holidayseason #petenorth

Christmas Special - Bible Verses