Dominik's Little Old Purple Column

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #229

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:46:12 GMT

Well worth waiting for this week’s one… hopefully!!

It sees me doing a lot of stuff with THIS…

Inspired by going to see THIS production of RENT here… YET AGAIN!!! It was outstanding!!

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #228

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:40:06 GMT

Hiya!

Sorry for later than normal Monday delivery. There was an initial reason for this, detailed within the pod. Then once I had recorded it…? THIS happened.

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #227a

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:14:28 GMT

Hiya!

So this is it - the week the family starts to go their separate ways, for a few months at least in some cases, for others… longer.

We began our great Canadian adventure 17 years ago. I thought t…

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #226

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:01:20 GMT

Hiya!

Another glorious Monday morning!

Yes. That is a sodastream behind me. No idea why.

Good morning to the neighbours!

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #225

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:10:30 GMT

Hiya!

Another Monday Morning Motivation Musing for you!

This week it’s all about how to start writing that story you always dreamed of, although the techniques I talk about can be used with any kind of…

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #224

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:56:25 GMT

Hiya!

I hope this is one of those episodes that make you feel happier and gives you a smidgeon of inspiration as we start our ascent of the North Face of a New Week!

Look how happy I am this morning?

He…

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #223

Dominik Diamond — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:46:22 GMT

Halifax was HOT this week. 40C just like what you had over in the UK, eh?

Were YOU forced to keep your kids cat in the nice cool basement room rather than you using it for writing?

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #222

Dominik Diamond — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:26 GMT

OK first of all. Look at these things that were on my bbq cover while i was recording this???

Went to Weezer last night, courtesy of my oldest daughter and her fathers day gift to me yay!

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #221

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:09:55 GMT

Today Charlie and I talk about me as a Dad. We touch on the one time in my life I was able to NOT work for a while. And spend time with my kids the way I wanted to.

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #220

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:02:23 GMT

Hiya!

The view from The Garrison Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia for Canada’s opening game of World Cup 2024!!

Three legged woman spotted in the crowd!!

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #219

Dominik Diamond — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:36:14 GMT

Hiya!

Got a lovely care package from one of my listeners here in Nova Scotia this week!

Kids do NOT mess around with Stanley Knives, even if you are Canadian and call them “boxcutters” so they sound cu…

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #218

Dominik Diamond — Sat, 30 May 2026 17:13:32 GMT

Hiya!

The boy is back this week!

Here is the shirt I ask him about at the end…

And here it is while I was interviewing another of the Wanderers this week - Finn Linder - top lad, top interview!

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #217

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:23:23 GMT

Woah! That sounds like a heavy title, eh? Don’t worry. It will be fun!! :)

So before we get into all that - check out THIS goal from Halifax Wanderers at the weekend!!!

It’s cued up for the goal, but …

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #216

Dominik Diamond — Sun, 17 May 2026 21:55:59 GMT

So today was the day - the Bluenose Marathon in Halifax Nova Scotia. My first ever attempt at a marathon. Aged 56.

The day started at 5am - got up early to carb load!

Here is the route, the bastardy o…

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #215

Dominik Diamond — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:40:53 GMT

Hiya!

This is MY Mother with Dougray Scott!

This is Charlie’s Mother with Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs!

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #214

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:03:56 GMT

Well THAT above? That’s where the podcast is coming from this week!

And below are examples of MJ’s amazing bakey bake stuff.

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #213

Dominik Diamond — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:04:47 GMT

Hiya! Especially to all my Vegan listeners!

True story - I was going to text that to the Family Text Group this week but I knew my daughter would not see the funny side, so I just sent it to Charlie a…

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #212

Dominik Diamond — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:02:05 GMT

Hiya!

Wow! OLL26 in Norwich was one for the ages. Here I am about to go onstage for what was a terrifically random Q&A

Gosh. That really is a shit photo isn’t it?

Apologies.

This was the list of Challen…

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #211

Dominik Diamond — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:50:49 GMT

Hiya!

Welcome to the podcast… my youngest brother… Michael Diamond!

The setting for this episode. The salubrious inside of one of Arbroath’s finest hostelries! (First minute or so is less than perfect …

Dominik's Little Old Purple Column #210

Dominik Diamond — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:43:00 GMT

Sorry sorry sorry for late delivery of this ep. This is first chance I’ve had to post.

This is the face of a man who is not happy…

Because there are LOTS of kids on this flight…