Lukes blog... I’ve travelled to an unknown time... (Jokes halloween blog begin!)
I, as much as the next youth enjoy a good Halloween item, a pumpkin flavoured drink and a ghost plaque that has a fun pun with the word ‘boo’ on it and as I sit here surrounded by pumpkin things on all sides (that stay out all year round because as they say, a pumpkin is for life not just for Halloween) I think to myself, how many pumpkins is too many. The answer of course, is impossible to know as I certainly haven’t reached it.
The Caffeine Addled Monster
“Laddie.” (This completely factual old man was obviously Scottish.) “When it comes to the wee little critter. The Caffeine Addled Monster.” (His thick accent heavily rolled his R’s a lot) “Ye’ have nothin’ to fear.”
September Update
Now personally I love Autumn. Give me crisp mornings and the rich orange and brown colours of leaves to look at and I’m thrilled, not to mention that you get an excuse to start drinking hot chocolate more.
August Update and Anniversary of the Blog!
Well we’re here. It’s August and that means this blog has been going for a year. I’ve said this before but I will say it again (and no doubt many more times in the future) thank you to anyone who reads this and or listens to our shows.
Caffeine Addled Creator Spotlight
Alex is the oldest member of the Caffeine Addled Minds (in age if not membership). He is under the impression he is the C.E.O (although there has never been any formal recognition or vote regarding him ascending to this lofty position).
July Update
The Caffeine Addled Archives are going strong and keeping us all on our toes as we continue to log our thoughts and completely reasonable views regarding David Bowie vs David Attenborough (and yes I did just have to search how to spell his name). Mr. Attenborough I love your work and you are a legendary figure in nature documentaries and broadcasting but that’s a lot of letters to type.
June Update
For those of you who check out our Caffeine Addled Minds podcast feed you may have noticed our next project is up and available to listen to. Addled Archives are posted weekly in theory and the idea is we give voice note updates on what it is like in our lives as a Caffeine Addled Mind, and yes sometimes we end up having voice note debates with one another.
A Chronology of Caffeine
2007-2011 - University. Red Bull... Monster.
All-nighters on essays, all-nighters with friends, how did I live with so little sleep? The cans in the bin, on the counters, under the bed. Alcohol and caffeine. Sleep was optional. It was biding its time but I didn't notice.
May Update
It’s May and that’s frankly crazy. Did I (being the nerd I am) consider moving the publishing date forwards by one day? Of course, but I didn’t because I’m trying to be consistent and this is in no way a Star Wars blog so it would have been pointless. Do I want to do a Star Wars blog post? Obviously, but there are almost certainly countless ones dedicated to all things Star Wars so I’ll let it slide.
The Shannon Hour 2
Sup! Sorry but it’s me again. That’s right! It’s time for…
drum roll
Well I hope by now you realise it’s time for me the Shannon (of the Shannon hour blog) to decide what the heck I’m going to tell you.
April update
Nutbusters (our actual play podcast) may have finished airing, but we will have more to come out. The CaffeineAddledMinds feed will not remain quiet for long. Nutbusters season two is recorded and editing has begun, however there will be some other none Nutbusters related episodes dropping soon so if you don’t like actual play content then don’t worry, I promise that isn’t the only thing we will be uploading to that feed. (Seriously I’ve been so busy this month I only just had chance to finish the Star Trek DVD’s that arrived during my last post.)
GNS Security Memo:
TOP SECRET, for GNS Security team leader’s EYES ONLY. If you believe you have received this memo by mistake, please SHRED IT NOW, take those pieces of paper and BURN THEM, collect all the ash and bring it with you as you go to GNS Security and REPORT THIS ERROR.
March Update
First for those of you who follow us on Instagram you may have noticed an increase in posts, particularly regarding progress on projects. That’s right we’re actually trying to be better at social media when it comes to promoting our shows but also more importantly for those of you who listened to season one of GNSRadio you may have noticed I posted that Season 2’s script is being written. Well it’s nearly finished and recording is set to begin soon!
The Shannon Hour
This is Drum Roll…
THE SHANNON (hour) BLOG
(Pause for applause)
I expected more fanfare, maybe a party popper? Maybe some bubbles and party nibbles? No?
Well I might as well get on with it then.
February Update
Our actual play podcast Nutbusters is now airing, the first two episodes having dropped last month. You can check it out by searching for our Caffieneaddledminds podcast channel (this is where shows that don’t fall under our main three can be found).
New Year New Blog Post
Well, we’re here in 2026 (though I have started writing this in 2025). I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to go into this year with about as much enthusiasm as I can muster (which is to say I am writing this in my comfy clothes on the sofa instead of at my desk) putting off getting ready to go to work. (I have time).
Caffeine Addled Creator Spotlight
Shannon (Shan) is half of Dude You Good? (Though whether she is the “Dude” or “Good” no one knows), she also voices Babs on our GNSradio podcast, is the voice of Buster Nut in the our new actual play podcast (Nutbusters) and is a member of the Caffeine Addled Minds. She has been a friend of Luke’s for years and when not creating podcast content, is an artist, gamer, horror fan and cat haver to Bandit who also appears on Dude You Good?
December’s Greetings
Here at the Caffeine Addled Minds Headquarters we are well aware that December is a mixed time for some. And hey that’s alright. So I won’t go on and on about all the overly fantasised aspects of this month like some advert full of fake smiles, too perfect food and decorations that in reality would blind you they seem to be so shiny.
Coming Soon
Every so often we throw the creative spaghetti into the tornado that is our text chat and something comes out looking like a shirtless Jeff Goldblum in the middle of an island full of dinosaurs. (As if an island of dinosaurs wasn’t already cool enough).