Best RA Exchange Podcasts (2025)

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EX.786 Barker 54:17

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7d ago54:17

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The Leisure System co-founder talks psychology, behavioral science and his standout album of the year, Stochastic Drift. Sam Barker's influence on contemporary electronic music culture spans many levels—not only as a producer and DJ pushing against traditional genre boundaries, but also as key figure behind the scenes as head of the label Leisure S…

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EX.785 Isabella Lovestory 43:01

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The Honduran artist talks about the rise of reggaeton, the dark side of beauty standards and her new album, Vanity. In the past decade, reggaeton has taken the world by storm, expanding from beyond its origins in Panama and Puerto Rico to become an undeniable global force. Yet, within this massive cultural explosion, few artists are navigating the …

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EX.784 Sub Focus 46:29

1M ago46:29

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The drum & bass veteran talks about bass music eras, dance culture in America and his new album, Contact. British artist Nicolaas Douwma, AKA Sub Focus, has been steadily putting out big-room drum & bass since the early 2000s. In more recent years, he's become staggeringly popular, releasing a string of Top 40 UK pop hits that have made him synonym…

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EX.783 Dixon 44:52

1M ago44:52

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The Innervisions cofounder reflects on the label's 20-year anniversary, the art of DJing and bringing politics back to the underground. One of the most popular record labels in the RA ecosystem is Innervisions, and one of its most popular DJs is cofounder Steffen Berkhahn, AKA Dixon. He started the outlet in 2005 with Kristian Rädle and Frank Wiede…

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EX.782 Annie Mac 48:22

2M ago48:22

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The longtime BBC Radio 1 host talks about the liberation of leaving broadcasting, her pivot to fiction writing and her party series, Before Midnight. If you grew up in the UK, chances are you've heard Annie Mac on the radio. The Irish native started on the airwaves in 2004 when she was 26. She hosted a nightly programme called Future Sounds, before…

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2025 CHEST Conference Highlights 18:32

2M ago18:32

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2025 CHEST Conference Highlights In this episode, pulmonary and critical care leaders share the most exciting takeaways from the CHEST annual meeting—where innovation and practical insights meet bedside care. Our experts discuss sessions that cover real-world strategies for managing the morbidly obese ICU patient, from fine-tuning ventilation to na…

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EX.781 Paul van Dyk 32:49

2M ago32:49

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The German legend talks about the state of modern trance, what it takes to create a legacy and writing his most recent album. Poll the average dance music fan and they'll have almost certainly heard of Paul van Dyk. The German DJ and producer is so synonymous with trance that it's impossible to talk about the genre's history without mentioning his …

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Managing Respiratory Distress in Pregnancy in the Emergency Department 26:33

2M ago26:33

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This podcast delivers a high-impact, practical discussion on managing critically ill pregnant patients—an area often outside the daily comfort zone of many pulmonary and critical care physicians. From recognizing subtle red flags like mild hypertension and tachypnea to navigating the complexities of airway management in the third trimester, this ep…

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EX.780 Liz Pelly 32:49

2M ago32:49

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The New York-based journalist talks about her breakout book, Mood Machine, live from Soft Centre Festival in Sydney. As we approach the end of 2025, it's clear that one of the year's most zeitgeist-defining books has been Liz Pelly's Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist. The New York-based writer has been on a pro…

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EX.779 PinkPantheress 43:25

2M ago43:25

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The TikTok tour de force talks about '90s electronica, UK garage and her 2025 mixtape, Fancy Some More? There's a new generation of artists who've come up almost entirely online, and perhaps the breakthrough star of the TikTok music era is PinkPantheress. A few years ago, the British 24-year-old quietly strategised how to game the social media algo…

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Ex.778 Batu 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

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There are few names as widely loved in clubland as Bristol-based producer Omar McCutcheon, AKA Batu. His label Timedance, currently celebrating its ten-year anniversary, has been instrumental in shaping a certain corner of contemporary electronic music. It champions a mutant, rhythmic, UK-flavoured sound that escapes any obvious genre touchstones, …

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EX.777 Sama’ Abdulhadi 38:18

3M ago38:18

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The DJ talks about Israel’s genocide in Gaza and how the music industry, and some of her peers, have failed Palestine.The most deeply divisive topic of the year is undoubtedly Israel's genocide in Gaza. The issue has prompted some artists to step boldly into the political ring and others to shield their professional identities from scrutiny and pub…

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American Thoracic Society: Belong, Contribute, Thrive! Talking with ATS President, Dr. Raed Dweik 23:33

3M ago23:33

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What makes the ATS the go-to home for clinicians, researchers and educators in pulmonary health? In this inspiring episode, the new ATS president lays out a bold vision to strengthen the society’s impact—from elevating the quality and timeliness of clinical guidelines to expanding opportunities for every member to engage, grow, and lead. Whether yo…

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Interstitial Lung Abnormalities (ILAs) 28:35

4M ago28:35

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What if subtle CT findings you're used to skimming over could actually predict increased mortality and signal the earliest stages of fibrotic lung disease? In this episode, we dive into how interstitial lung abnormalities—once considered incidental and insignificant—are now being redefined, reclassified and closely scrutinized in light of new evide…

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EX.776 Soulwax 1:03:27

5M ago1:03:27

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"We're trying to show more of who we are." The Belgian brothers unpack their decades-long career and first album in more than seven years.There are some songs that have become pervasive, nearly universally recognisable features of pop culture. And my guess is that even if you don't know the Belgian duo Soulwax (AKA 2Manydjs) by name, you'll know th…

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EX.775 Studio Karhard 42:22

5M ago42:22

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"Designing clubs is about understanding psychology." The famed architects talk about bringing emotions, durability and hidden logic into era-defining nightlife spaces.How do you design the world's best clubs? Studio Karhard, the architecture firm started by Thomas Karsten and his wife, Alexandra Erhard, in 2003, know exactly which ingredients go in…

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EX.774 Cormac 1:05:58

5M ago1:05:58

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"There are no new feelings, just new words." The Irish DJ talks about finding commonality in polarising times, CSD weekend and his podcast, Queerly Beloved.In Berlin, the end of July means one thing: CSD, AKA Christopher Street Day. Commemorating New York's historic Stonewall Riots of 1969, this raucous weekender is a yearly celebration of the quee…

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Building a POCUS Powerhouse: Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workflow, Training and Innovation in Pulmonary Critical Care 29:50

6M ago29:50

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Discover how Cleveland Clinic transformed a single ultrasound machine into a cutting-edge, hospital-wide Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) program that now performs thousands of cardiac, lung, and vascular ultrasounds annually. In this episode, Drs. Ajit Moghekar and Siddharth Dugar detail their journey from early adoption to national leadershi…

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EX.773 JakoJako 50:10

6M ago50:10

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“The hardware world is like a sport.” The DJ and producer talks about mastering synthesis and finding community in a male-dominated music ecosystem. Is talent innate? Today's guest, producer and modular synth extraordinaire Sibel Koçer (AKA JakoJako) doesn't think so. She's seen an extraordinary rise in her career in the last few years, earning a r…

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EX.772 Papi Juice 55:32

6M ago55:32

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"These spaces are sacred." The Brooklyn trio reflect on 12 years of throwing parties that celebrate New York's queer community of colour.New York nightlife has a truly unique ecosystem. And for the last 12 years, the art collective Papi Juice has been right at the center of it, hosting parties, workshops, artist residencies, performances and exhibi…

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EX.771 Dominga (Föllakzoid) 47:58

6M ago47:58

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"There's a lack of continuity for FLINTA* individuals." The Chilean artist talks about trans rights and the launch of her new sex party, ABOV.What would genuine visibility, safety and solidarity look like for the trans community? This week's interview with Chilean artist Dominga Huidobro (AKA Föllakzoid) explores this topic in depth. Huidobro began…

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EX.770 rRoxymore 40:54

6M ago40:54

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"I want more risks." The French DJ and producer talks about groundbreaking musical practices, musique concrète and her forthcoming album, Juggling Dualities.There's a history of groundbreaking musical practice that's lost in modern dance music, at least according to Hermione Frank, AKA rRoxymore. The French DJ and producer has been questioning the …

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EX.769 Emily Witt 47:47

7M ago47:47

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"I'm ready to bring back gatekeeping." The New Yorker staff writer discusses how to protect the underground, experimenting with drugs and her new book, Health and Safety.Can drugs help us find meaning in music and nightlife? This is a question that today's Exchange guest, New Yorker staff writer Emily Witt, asks in earnest in her new book Health an…

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EX.768 BAMBII 54:07

7M ago54:07

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"Is the infrastructure working?" The Canadian DJ and producer talks playing Coachella 2025 and the music industry's unequal power dynamics.Is the electronic music industry pay-to-play? This week's RA Exchange with Jamaican-Canadian DJ and producer BAMBII tackles this question, exploring whether innate talent is really enough to become an artist, or…

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EX.767 Cosey Fanny Tutti 43:47

7M ago43:47

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"I'm an individualist." The Throbbing Gristle co-founder on extreme experimentation, difficult women and her new album, 2t2.As long as underground culture has existed, there have been pockets of resistance—people at the fringes who challenge societal expectations and create work that pushes against societal norms. Cosey Fanni Tutti is one of them. …

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EX.766 Surgeon 57:30

7M ago57:30

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“My mission is to explore the boundaries of psychedelic music.” The revered artist talks about expanding consciousness, breaking boundaries and his new album on Tresor. There has always been a strain of dance music that has leant psychedelic, from the left field psychoacoustics of pioneers like La Monte Young to the proggy techno taking over today'…

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Relieving the Chronic Cough Burden: From Expert Evaluation to Emerging Therapies 38:08

7M ago38:08

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Chronic cough is an often-misunderstood condition that places a significant quality of life burden on patients and their loved ones. For providers, this complex condition requires more than just symptom management—it calls for expert, patient-centered evaluation. In this podcast, Dr. Rachel Taliercio and Dr. Michael Ghobrial discuss how early refer…

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EX.765 Lee Ann Roberts 52:53

7M ago52:53

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"Music kept me sane." The hard techno breakout opens up about how life's greatest challenges have made her headstrong.To honour Mental Health Awareness week, the RA Exchange sits down with hard techno DJ Lee Ann Roberts, who opens up about her tough childhood in Durban, South Africa, and how music saved her life. While to some it may appear that Ro…

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EX.764 Maria May (CAA) 37:12

8M ago37:12

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"Everyone tells me I'm terrifying." The powerhouse agent talks about being a woman in a male-dominated world and growing the careers of artists like David Guetta, Marlon Hoffstadt and more.What does it take to become a powerhouse agent in the male-dominated electronic music industry? No one can answer this question better than Maria May, a name tha…

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EX.763 Theo Parrish 1:07:07

8M ago1:07:07

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"It was so difficult to become someone." The house hero talks about Chicago's competitive scene, developing a sound and letting go of his ego. Theo Parrish is one of dance music's most influential DJs and producers. Raised in Chicago, he's become synonymous with slow-burning, immersive grooves and sets that mix classics with obscurities. He began D…

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EX.762 FKA twigs 47:03

8M ago47:03

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"I'm in a place of brutal honesty." The electronic pop auteur talks about her new album, the pressures of performing and falling in love with techno.One of today's most exciting stars is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, better known as FKA twigs. Genre-wise, she's difficult to pin down; some critics call her music ethereal, alien R&B refracted through the …

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EX.761 Mike Parker 38:49

8M ago38:49

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The vaunted techno producer discusses the connections between visual art and music, balancing a full-time career as a fine artist and how he creates his signature sound.There's a connection between visual art and dance music that's seldom explored on our channels. Mike Parker is well known in the underground techno scene for minimal, hypnotic and b…

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EX.760 The Economics of Independent Dance Music 31:46

9M ago31:46

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"There's a long chain of people who benefit from artists making records." Nabil Ayers, the US president of Beggars Group, talks about independent artistry and how we fix a broken music economy.The independent music economy is broken. But Nabil Ayers, US President of Beggars Group—the home of independent labels 4AD, Matador Records, Rough Trade Reco…

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EX.759 Rene Wise 58:05

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"Sound systems are really what move me." The up-and-coming techno artist talks about the physicality of sound and how psychedelics inform his work in the studio.What makes a good artist? In this RA Exchange, British DJ and producer Andrew Shobeiri, AKA Rene Wise, reflects on being a relatively new name in the scene and considers the success that ul…

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Treating CTEPH: Surgery, Medication or Balloon Angioplasty? 29:46

9M ago29:46

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In this episode of Respiratory Exchange, titled "Treating CTEPH: Surgery, Medication or Balloon Angioplasty?" Dr. Gustavo Heresi and Dr. Alice Goyanes discuss specialized, dedicated treatment options for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a type of pulmonary vascular disease. They review when pulmonary endarterectomy is appropri…

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EX.758 DJ Koze 48:59

9M ago48:59

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The beloved German producer talks about finding inner peace, overstimulation and his new album on Pampa Records.Mental health is a topic that comes up frequently in the music industry, but it's still not discussed enough among electronic music's top performers. In this RA Exchange, Stefan Kozalla—better known as DJ Koze—opens up about his battle wi…

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EX.757 Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem 55:24

9M ago55:24

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"We wanted to let go of everything we know." The Berghain residents talk about underground values, leaving behind expectations and their collaborative album, LAYER ONE.Berghain residents and now frequent collaborators Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem have become synonymous with the classic, no frills aesthetic that's come to define the Berlin institution's…

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EX.756 Sonja Moonear 59:53

10M ago59:53

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The doyenne of minimal reflects on Perlon, forgotten classics and the tracks that never leave her record bag in this live edition of Playing Favourites at Dimensions Festival.Following the minimal boom of the '00s and early '10s, the sound has in more recent years flourished quietly in the smaller corners of certain scenes. It certainly, as some pe…

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EX.755 Dennis Bovell 1:01:48

10M ago1:01:48

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"I wanted to be at the forefront of the beat that would storm the world." The renowned musician talks about how reggae became the sound of resistance in the UK.How did reggae become the sound of resistance in the UK? In this RA Exchange, the influential Barbados-born guitarist, bass player and record producer Dennis Bovell talks about moving to Sou…

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EX.754 Virginia 46:11

10M ago46:11

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"It starts within yourself." The DJ, vocalist and producer talks about self-improvement, moving to rural Portugal and working alongside long-time partner Steffi.There may be no voice as rich, vibrant or easily distinguishable in today's house and techno scene than that of Virginia. The Brazilian-German DJ, producer and singer has earned a name for …

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EX.753 Traxman 47:15

10M ago47:15

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Anyone with a passing interest in footwork and juke will know of Traxman. Corky Strong has a long history in the world of Chicago dance music, first releasing on the legendary Dance Mania label—which is now celebrating 40 years—in the mid-'90s. He's since split his productions between ghetto house, juke and footwork, releasing alongside titans of B…

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EX.752 Justice 1:02:06

11M ago1:02:06

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The famed electro house duo open up about their 2024 album and the challenges of touring live.In the mid-'00s, songs like "D.A.N.C.E." and "We Are Your Friends" emerged as stadium-sized anthems during a new wave of electro house that weaved in elements of rock and disco. The architects behind these hits were Parisian duo Justice, AKA Gaspard Augé a…

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EX.751 Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst 59:13

11M ago59:13

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"We're pro-AI and we're pro-consent. Those things don't have to be mutually exclusive." The activists and artists talk about the hot button issues facing AI's governance.The world is deep in the throes of a heightening debate over AI. Just this week, the Vatican published an essay addressing the potential, and risks, of AI in a new high-tech world …