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Articles by John Robins
What My Chaotic Dog Taught Me About Power and Control
Our lovable yet unruly boxer Dusty forced me to wonder: if a dog has no morals, how do you teach it to be ‘good’? By William Davies. Read by John Robins. Explore more on these topics: Dogs, The Audio Long Read, Animals, Pets. —
Mouser and onsemi Ebook Examines Power and Sensing Technologies Enabling the Next Generation of AI Systems
Mouser Electronics, Inc., and onsemi's new Ebook is called Powering and Sensing AI: From Cloud Infrastructure to Physical Autonomy. July 15, 2026 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, has released a new Ebook in collaboration with onsemi — Powering and Sensing AI: From Cloud Infrastructure to Physical Autonomy.
ABB Robotics Collaborates with Roche to Bring Physical AI to Laboratories
The agreement lays the foundation for a new era of digitally connected labs enabled by intelligent robotics to provide significant efficiencies in laboratory workflows. July 10, 2026 — ABB Robotics has announced a global collaboration with Roche Diagnostics to develop and bring to market new robotic solutions for clinical laboratories. The collaboration lays the foundation for a new era of connected labs that are flexible, fast and reliable to meet the growing demands of modern healthcare.
Humanoid Robot Revenue to Reach $15bn by 2035
Annual shipments are projected to reach >700,000 units and $15bn revenue by 2035. LONDON, May 21, 2026 — Humanoid robots are not yet seeing commercial workforce deployment at scale, but strong growth is forecast during the 2030s. According to new research from Interact Analysis, with annual shipments still below 100,000 units, demand is driven by small-scale deployments, subsidies, and strategic partnerships rather than workforce-scale commercial economics.
John Robins - Thirst: Twelve Drinks That Changed My Life
John Robins - Thirst: Twelve Drinks That Changed My Life By John Robins John Robins is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and an award-winning broadcaster. He is also an alcoholic. But what does that mean? What is an alcoholic? In Thirst, John tells the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, the drinks that made him, and those that broke him.
John Robins: Thirst introduction excerpts
Stand-up comic John Robins has penned a "raw" memoir of his alcoholism. Thirst recounts particularly memorable and destructive drinks in his past, the damage they caused, how close he came to death, and his ultimate journey to sobriety. Ahead of its publication later this week, British Comedy Guide can share exclusive excerpts from the no-holds-barred introduction of the audiobook edition, as read by Robins himself.
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Collective Intelligence from Physical AI Will Enable New Business Models
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Thirst
John Robins is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and an award-winning broadcaster. He is also an alcoholic. But what does that mean? What is an alcoholic? In Thirst, John tells the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, the drinks that made him, and those that broke him.
John Robins writes alcoholism memoir Thirst
By John Robins John Robins is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and an award-winning broadcaster. He is also an alcoholic. But what does that mean? What is an alcoholic? In Thirst, John tells the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, the drinks that made him, and those that broke him.
Let’s get digital: Using technology to make tax easier
Call me John ‘geek’ Robins, but I love doing my tax return. Stand-up comedy’s small gain may well have been accountancy’s great loss. It appeals to the part of my brain that likes neatness and order. I love making everything add up, I love its rules and quirks. In a job where success or failure hangs in the balance, I’m safe in the knowledge that I can claim 45p per mile for petrol whether the audience laugh or not. But I also understand that many people find tax confusing.
Economic evaluation of a hospital-initiated tobacco dependence treatment service
The authors have declared no competing interest. This study is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration South London (NIHR ARC South London) at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.
The John Robins Vibemail - Issue #26
Hello everyone! For a second time in a week I’m front and centre in the old inbox with my bag full of links and strict instructions. I do hope you are well? Regular listeners to the show will be well aware, perhaps more aware than they’d like, of my (spooky) intimate bum procedure.
LLMs Are Interesting, But Physical AI Is About to Reshape Our World
Physical AI technology is ready to solve real-world problems by fusing AI and physical systems to create products that mimic human cognitive, sensory and physical capabilities. In all the exciting discussions of AI over the past year, the physical world has been largely overlooked. The conversations around chatbots and other tools enabled by large language models (LLMs) focus primarily on digital applications and little on the physical challenges that AI can address.
The John Robins Vibemail - Issue #22
His Royal Eminence The Grand High Poobah Squire Sir John Robins KBE Present! Hey folks! It's me! Your old pal! Now then, it's been a stonking seven months since I last harrumphed at having to take my shoes off at the door of your digital inbox. When I set up this mailing list there were high words spoken about “emailing” “you” “every” “month”. It would now seem that this decent, upstanding intention, falls dead centre into the realm of “all talk and no trousers”.
Risk factors for suicide attempts in community alcohol treatment
The authors have declared no competing interest.
The John Robins Vibemail - Issue #21
Hello everyone! Yes it’s me! After all this time! It really has been a huge chasm since last we digitally met, not a single update from me throughout my tour, for which I apologise, but may well touch on later. I do hope you are sailing along as well as can be expected in the sometimes directionless waters of mid-Jan. Please forgive the lack of adherence to previous Vibemail formatting norms in this message, but it may be a long one and not come out in neatly and amusingly titled sections.
The John Robins Vibemail - Issue #20
Well then everyone, it has been a rather long time since I was in touch! Have we all woken up with an #AttitudeOfGratitude? I certainly have! Despite missing out on an item I bid on in the Freddie Mercury auction by a mere £689,500 the sunrise this morning was a BELTER. I hope you can accept the sunrises in your life whilst letting go of the ‘Silver Snake Bangles as worn in the Bohemian Rhapsody video, 1975’.
John Robins: “I have just discovered the source of all golf!”
Comedian John Robins ditched Fringe Festival beers for links golf and found something very special... Comedian John Robins ditched Fringe Festival beers for links golf and found something very special… This month I’m in Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival. I’ve been coming most years since 2005 and am a marginally better comedian than I am a golfer.
John Robins: “I watched live golf for the first time… and played in the pro-am!”
John Robins experienced live pro golf and a pro-am for the first time Bad Golf star and Beef’s Golf Club co-host John Robins ticks some things off his golfing bucket list… Ticking off items from my golfing bucket list shouldn’t be that difficult when you consider that one of the things on the list is “watch live golf”. But nothing could have prepared me for what would happen over a blissful four days at The British Masters.
John Robins: “Life as a left-handed golfer is tough!”
John Robins on the challenges left-handed golfers face. Bad Golf star and Beef’s Golf Club co-host John Robins on the challenges of being a left-handed amateur golfer… Forgive me for indulging in a topic that only affects around five percent of golfers. Is it the stresses and strains of playing off scratch? Nope. Those who carry their driver over 250 yards?
The John Robins Vibemail - Issue #18
I’m sure I’ve heard complete idiots use the phrase “like watching grass grow” to describe test cricket. And after a campaign of terror waged on my lawn by delinquent blackbirds over the past month I’ve found myself literally watching grass grow. Turns out, not so bad! Which makes those dismissive cricket detractors DOUBLE COMPLETE IDIOTS.
John Robins: “What makes a good driving range?”
Bad Golf's John Robins hasn't been enjoying winter golf. The annual pleasure of British winter has seen Bad Golf’s John Robin’s swap the golf course for the driving range. But what makes the ultimate practice area? In his exclusive Today’s Golfer column, the award-winning comedian, broadcaster, and Beef’s Golf Club co-host delves into the incidents that have put his efforts to cut his handicap on hold and explains what his ideal practice facilities would include.
The John Robins Vibemail - Issue #17
I mean it’s FINE, isn’t it? I’m not being intentionally contrary, just give me someone to care about! Portia and Albie are OK so far, but if a meteor took out the whole hotel I would feel totally neutral about the whole event. I get it, rich people can be vacuous / cynical / immoral / creepy.
The John Robins Vibemail - Issue 16
Hello dears! Welcome to the new home of The John Robins Vibemail! As you can imagine, news that my previous provider was shutting down and deleting all its data, the subsequent hunt for a replacement, and transitioning to our new friends at Substack has been the perfect opportunity to put in to practise my new CHILLED OUT VIBE. Fingers crossed this has arrived safely in your ‘inbox’ (a place similar to a cottage, albeit a digital cottage, that only email can rent out.
John Robins: “I’m asking Santa to make my golf wishes come true!”
Bad Golf's John Robins is asking Santa to grant his golf wishes in 2023. Bad Golf’s John Robins doesn’t want to find socks or aftershave in his stocking this year. Instead, the Beef’s Golf Club co-host is asking Santa to grant his golfing wishes in 2023. Well folks, what a year it’s been for golf! I hope your Christmas jumpers have been out on the course at some point this month as our focus moves away from scoring to socializing.
Burger Wars, by Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre
Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre San Francisco, California Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre was founded in Iowa City Iowa in 1975. The five man comedy team: Bill Allard, Dan Coffey, Merle Kessler, Leon Martell, and Jim Turner have been producing, writing, performing, editing, teaching, distributing, and championing comedy ever since. Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre Grand Finale, a funny film about the troupe's final stage show, is being distributed by APPLE. ...
John Robins: “A chipper and a putting mat will solve my woes!”
John Robins discusses his decision to add a chipper to his golf bag. John Robins reflects on his year in golf… including the Bad Golf host’s decision to add a chipper to the bag! Looking back over the last year I’ve had some real golfing highlights. I was lucky enough to play Loch Lomond and also experience my first taste of links golf at Castlerock in Northern Ireland. I started a fitness regime which I’ve actually stuck to, giving me about 10% extra distance on all my clubs.
John Robins: “From beating a Tour Pro to the shanks… in a week”
It’s been quite the month on the course for our resident Bad Golfer John Robins. We’ll let him explain… In the last month, I have experienced both my best and worst performance on a golf course. As regular readers of Today’s Golfer will know, I played Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston recently. We met for the first time at Beef’s home club North Middlesex GC to do an interview and film some content to promote our new podcast ‘Beef’s Golf Club‘.
John Robins: “Operation single figures is officially GO!”
Bad Golf's John Robins' latest column for Today's Golfer focuses on his visit to Precision Golf. A visit to Precision Golf proved fruitful for Bad Golf’s John Robins as the comedian’s bid to get to single figures got underway. In his exclusive Today’s Golfer column the award-winning broadcaster, YouTuber and co-president of Beef’s Golf Club, explains why every amateur golfer should be following his lead.
Bad Golf’s John Robins: “Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston and I are building the perfect golf club”
In his Today's Golfer column, John Robins reveals all about his new project with Andrew 'Beef' Johnston. John Robins, comedian and Britain’s favourite bad golfer, has joined forces with Andrew ‘Beef Johnston’ to launch a new golf club… and he wants all of you to join, too.
Bad Golf’s John Robins: “The best way to fix your swing? Don’t swing at all!”
John Robins has found a way to fix his golf swing. Comedian and broadcaster John Robins’ Edinburgh Festival show means a lengthy break from golf. But when the Bad Golf star returns his swing will be in its best shape for a year… and it’s all thanks to a simple training aid. I miss golf.
Bad Golf’s John Robins: “Experiencing one of golf’s most exclusive courses”
Bad Golf's John Robins on his round at Loch Lomond. Bad Golf’s John Robins took his first golf trip to Scotland and discovered how the other half lives with a round on one of Britain’s most exclusive courses. In his exclusive monthly column, the comedian, author, and broadcaster reveals the perks of being a golf influencer after being invited to play the incredible Loch Lomond.
“Marketing Champions” with John Robins from Great Impressions
John Robins Owner at Great Impressions Website Address: www.greatimpressions.biz Each week on “Marketing Champions”, our host talks to media experts across the country. This week our host speaks with John Robins from Great Impressions. To learn more, check out https://www.greatimpressions.biz/ What is the biggest change in marketing that you see coming in the next 2 years? I have been in advertising for the last 40 years and run my own agencies for 25 years.
“Marketing Champions” with John Robins from Great Impressions
John Robins Owner at Great Impressions Website Address: http://www.greatimpressions.biz Each week on “Marketing Champions”, our host talks to media experts across the country. This week our host speaks with John Robins from Great Impressions. To learn more, check out https://www.greatimpressions.biz/ What is the biggest change in marketing that you see coming in the next 2 years? I have been in advertising for the last 40 years and run my own agencies for 25 years.
Obituary: Margaret Finch’s housing and school projects combined utility and elegance
The architect combined utility and elegance with her post-war housing and school projects, working at Denys Lasdun's office and in Ghana before setting up practice with her husband Young women entering the architectural profession in the post-war years required great determination and skill to advance. Margaret Finch had these qualities, combined with elegance and charisma.
Bootleg 2000, by Tony Martin
/ Streaming + Download Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Album: 38 minutes Purchasable with gift card $10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. about This Bandcamp exclusive was recorded at St Kilda’s Esplanade Hotel during the 2000 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
He's The Housecat, by Stuart Wellington
/ Streaming + Download Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Purchasable with gift card $1 about This is the 1st of what are likely to be MANY songs and ballads of the mysterious and powerful coolest-dude-ever, the Flophouse Housecat. He hangs out with Dan Mccoy, Stuart Wellington, and Elliott Kalan, aka the Original Peaches, aka the hosts of the smash-hit movie podcast, THE FLOP HOUSE PODCAST.
"Snappier Than Ever: The Original Songs" (digital album arrives July 30, 2021) PRE-ORDER NOW!, by Richard Cheese
"Snappier Than Ever: The Original Songs" (digital album arrives July 30, 2021) PRE-ORDER NOW! by Richard Cheese supported by Streaming + Download Pre-order of "Snappier Than Ever: The Original Songs" (digital album arrives July 30, 2021) PRE-ORDER NOW!. The moment the album is released you’ll get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Purchasable with gift card releases July 30, 2021 $5.99 1. Let's Lounge 2. Drink To Hawaii 3.
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We Are Gathered Here (2009), by Daniel Kitson
Hello. I am a stand up comedian. There'll be a variety of recordings here, some better quality than others. Some free, some pay what you think, some for a price. Sometimes the money will go to me. Sometimes me and (long term collaborator) Gavin Osborn. Sometimes to charitable organisations. Sometimes to corrupt public officials. And sometimes to unsustainable dictatorships. Bye Bye. ... more
Alcohol and suicidality in the ‘Place of Safety’: John Robins talks to the SSA
“Alcohol intoxication and suicidal intent are both very dynamic. People sober up and people also change their mind about whether they want to kill themselves.” John Robins is a PhD student at King’s College London researching alcohol use and suicide risk in the ‘Place of Safety’. The SSA caught up with John to find out more. SSA: Your article looked alcohol use and suicide risk in the ‘Place of Safety’. Can you explain a bit about the Place of Safety and what it does?
Couples Therapy, by Eavesdropping on America
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LMaM: LOAM, by Let's Make a Music
1. Why do stink bugs get such a bad rap When I’ve never caught a whiff of their smell?
Do You?, by Smirk
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Your Love Is (Love Song With Metaphor) [studio version], by Paul and Storm
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The Lone Wolf, by Josh Gondelman
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Trailer - Gorgon: A Horror Story, by Elf Lyons
/ Streaming + Download Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app. Purchasable with gift card about Trailer for Gorgon:A Horror Story - a gore filled horror story written by Elf Lyons, performed by Elf Lyons, Natalie Williams and David Hoskin. Sound foley and design by Molly Isaac. credits released February 10, 2021 license all rights reserved
Butcher, by Rhea Butcher
/ Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album Ships from the Kill Rock Stars office in Portland, OR Includes unlimited streaming of Butcher via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. ships out within 7 days Purchasable with gift card $10 Streaming + Download Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Purchasable with gift card $8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
The Style Selection, by Let's Make a Music
1. Hours go by There’s no one in sight My arms scrape the sky In the dwindling light The breath in my lungs Keeps rushing away It’s right on my tongue The words I can’t say Wish I knew Does fate have a plan for me? Flailing around on the side of the road Does God have a flan for me?
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