The Delingpod: The James Delingpole Podcast Gathering of the Clan: Christmas Special Preview with James & Dick
Nov 22, 2025
Get ready for a comedic Christmas preview! James and Dick share their excitement for the upcoming Christmas special, complete with chaotic plans and VIP ticket details. They ponder Orthodox traditions, poke fun at fasting rules, and indulge in humorous riffs about Dickens and Victorian antics. In a bizarre yet entertaining twist, James impersonates a famous author interrupting royalty. The duo also dives into their skepticism about AI, conspiracies, and the true meaning of Christmas while trading gift ideas and music plans.
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Approach Orthodoxy With Guidance
- If considering Orthodox practice, recognise the commitment required for fasting and liturgy before fully adopting it.
- Seek guidance and support from priests and community members rather than relying only on online research.
Fall From Spartacus Causes Concussion
- James fell off a large horse called Spartacus and suffered another concussion, which explained recent low mood.
- He describes the unnecessary jump, the fall, and subsequent treatment warnings from Michelle.
AI's Confident Lies Are The Core Problem
- James and Dick argue AI brazenly fabricates answers and flatters users while lying.
- They see AI's confident falsehoods as a core problem, not mere errors.
