The Delingpod: The James Delingpole Podcast Dick Delingpole
Feb 4, 2026
Dick Delingpole, brother of James and frequent conversationalist, shares family anecdotes and sharp cultural commentary. They trade banter about parenting, back pain remedies, and nostalgic hobbies. Conversation jumps to Twitter algorithms, Orthodox spirituality, climate skepticism, animal bonds, and quirky takes on history and justice.
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Earn Interest Paid In Physical Gold
- James describes how Monetary Metals lets you earn interest paid in physical gold ounces by leasing your gold to productive businesses.
- He notes you can open an account with as little as 10 ounces and earn up to about 4% paid in gold, avoiding storage fees.
Calippo As Makeshift Back Ice Pack
- Dick recounts injuring his back doing an exercise James taught him and needing Michelle's treatment.
- He amusingly describes using a Calippo ice lolly wedged as an improvised ice pack at work with messy results.
Social Media Engagement Tricks Harm Discourse
- Both brothers note social platforms use engagement-farming tricks that waste users' time.
- James worries about being de‑boosted and losing reach even when paying for premium features.
