A live-play Dungeons & Dragons mystery podcast with traditional noir themes.
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Two women on a whirlwind Middle Earth Adventure. Join self-proclaimed Lord of the Rings expert, Audrey, and Lord of the Rings newbie Kayla as they trek through Tolkien one chapter at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David Arscott was born in 1971, grew up in the 70s & 80s, a Singer, Songwriter, DJ and record shop kid. John Mabey was born in 1987, grew up in the 90s, a playwright, film buff and video shop kid. Both were born in small Essex towns. During lockdown, they started a banter filled podcast, playing lost, forgotten and lesser played 80s music, that radio stations continue to ignore. Formerly known as poptartspodcast on Mixcloud, this passion project developed further with guest musicians & artis ...
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No other writer of adventure short stories and novels was as successful and as prolific as Jack London. He lived the life he wrote about, and his stories cover every corner of the globe. His characters are based upon people he knew and encountered throughout his active young life. His characters consist of all colors and creeds, ages and abilities, educations and backgrounds- but they generally have two things in common: the will to survive and thrive, and the inner toughness required to get ...
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Join Eric M. Esquivel (a real, live guy who wrote Superman a couple times!) and a rotating cast of SUPER special guest stars from around the LA creative community as they discuss their favorite stories featuring The Man Of Tomorrow, and how those stories impacted the work they do today.
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Whether you’re looking for a children’s podcast to listen to on the school commute or a kid’s bedtime story to help your child fall asleep, make sure to tune in for fun, adventure, and timeless truths that will inspire and entertain! This show is best listened to in order as the scripture memory and stories build on each other. Season 3: Adventure continues in The Bible Adventurers: Stories for Kids! In Season 3, Chance the cheetah, Drexel the dragon, and Liam the lion—three time-traveling b ...
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Roll To Meddle is an actual play podcast. And a little bit more. Based on the Powered By The Apocalypse inspired tabletop roleplaying game Brindlewood Bay by Jason Cordova, Roll To Meddle is a full murder mystery campaign. Influenced by Murder, She Wrote, the works of Agatha Christie, the H.P. Lovecraft mythos, with a dash of adventure of the week TV shows, our retiree characters solve mysteries while slowly piecing out the larger, dark conspiracy below the surface. Set on the fictional isla ...
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"An engaging picaresque novel of a young man on the run. A warm, well-told story of a likable character with a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time." —Publisher's Weekly Willy Middlebrook is a nice boy from the suburbs, a Vietnam vet, a college drop-out majoring in Human Kindness. Framed for the murder of a cop, Willy goes on the lam from the law. With hopeful heart and broken balls he lives among the people of the humble cafes and dusty bars, underground: "They have rough br ...
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This story starts with space ships scouring the universe in an interplanetary game of tag. The humans know there are “Aliens” out there. But so do the Aliens. As each tries desperately to make the phenomenal discovery, they secretly hope that the other will not turn out to be the enemy. Humans call them “Plumies” because of the feathery plumes they inscribe on silicon-bronze tablets and cairns they have left behind on their intergalactic travels over the last thousand years. The search goes ...
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A wonderful coming together of two writers who wrote their books more than half a century apart. Neither of them had ever visited the remote islands they were writing about yet they provided inspiration for a couple of exciting adventure tales. In 1838, Edgar Allan Poe published The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It was the only complete novel published by the American author. It was the story of a young boy who stows away on board a whaling ship and it goes on to relate the ev ...
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Post-Civil War Texas, the Lone Star state. Buck Duane is a man who was almost born holding a gun in his hand. His father was an infamous outlaw and the young child grew up witnessing scenes of violence and betrayal. When he himself inadvertently kills a man, he is forced to go into hiding and must live with the very men he despises. However, the love of a beautiful young woman is his redemption. He joins the Texas Rangers and helps to rid the state of notorious criminals, hoping to exchange ...
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God Uses the Little Things Day 2: The Widow’s Oil and Flour
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God Uses the Little Things Day 1: Feeding of 5000
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.101 - Victor McGuire. “I was never really comfy with being a celebrity"
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1:17:32*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* We have a great chin wag with Scouse Actor Victor Maguire about his career in TV and film, covering the popular series Bread and Goodnight Sweetheart to name just two as well as Phantom Of The Opera and Star Wars!! It was no surprise to us to find that Vic is a warm, humble and down to ear…
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If your child struggles with stage fright, school anxiety, or bedtime fears, this episode is for you. In this story, Liam the Lion faces his biggest challenge yet: standing up in front of his whole class to recite a poem. With Drexel and Chance cheering him on, neighbor Harriet the Otter reminding him he’s not alone, and Psalm 4:8 anchoring his hea…
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If your child struggles with worry, nightmares, or bedtime fears, you’ll love pairing this episode with my book Stepping Up: A Calm-Down Strategy for Anxious Kids. It’s designed to give kids a simple way to handle anxiety. Stepping Up by Margo Rader: https://a.co/d/7GjAJki In this Bible adventure, Chance the cheetah, Drexel the dragon, and Liam the…
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.100 - Andrew Cartmel (Writer - Dr.Who)
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40:10Welcome Writer, Author Andrew Cartmel.
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The disciples hid in the upper room, paralyzed by anxiety and fear after Jesus’ death. Then suddenly, Jesus stood among them and spoke: “Peace be with you.” In this story, the Bible Adventurers see how Jesus replaces fear with courage, reminding kids that God’s peace can break through even the most anxious moments. Families looking for a Christian …
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When Elijah runs in fear and hides in the wilderness, kids will hear how God doesn’t meet him with fire or earthquakes but with a gentle whisper. In this retelling, Chance the Cheetah, Drexel the Dragon, and Liam the Lion discover that even Bible heroes struggled with anxiety—and that God’s quiet voice brings peace when fear feels overwhelming. Thi…
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.99 - Nicola Bryant (Actress - Dr.Who) : "Fame is madness and not something I was looking for"
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1:12:59We welcome Actress Nicola Bryant most know for her role as Doctor Who's companion Peri Brown - John's favourite companion to John's favourite Doctor. To this end, although David did the noble thing and let John go a bit silly on a solo mission, he still did the hard work to make him sound less silly...sort of. Nicola was an absolutely lovely guest …
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.98 - Ben Addison (Boys Wonder/ Corduroy) : "Balls & Flamboyance, that's what any decent band should have"
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1:12:27Ahead of Britpop by some 5 years, Ben Addison and his twin brother Scott forged a band that were a magic blend, steeped in references. channelling his Anthony Newley via Bowie, kicking out Who licks in power pop punk troupe Boys Wonder. This was a riveting conversation with someone who was a visionary with a clear sense of what he could and could n…
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.97 - Julian Mendelsohn (Engineer, Producer, Mixer) : "I would learn about all the studios and the great producers from record sleeves, but you can't do that now, with streaming"
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54:06Welcome to Melbourne born studio legend, Julian Mendelsohn, who tells us all bout his journey from his 'Radio Shack' electronics obsession that developed into recording gear and studio equipment, which after a family move to England drove him into a career doing exactly that. Julian has worked with just about everybody and his name featured heavily…
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.96 - Simon Scardanelli (Big Bam Boo) : "My career is basically a catalogue of
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1:12:43Simon was one half of 80s folk pop sensation Big Bam Boo, along with Shark they stormed America destined for big things with a big budget. David was lucky enough to see them live several times in London venues supporting various bands in the late 80s. Simon's journey through the world of writing and performing has been a very interesting one going …
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.95 - Mark Williams (Paramount Super 8 VHS Horror) : "I had a Super 8 of Star Wars six months before it was even out in the UK"
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1:10:25*This episode features 3rd party musical content* John talks the hind legs off Super 8 and VHS expert Mark Williams, about his days at paramount in Wardour Street, working with Michael Man, possible dodgy dealings in the good days of VHS and all things niche in the world of horror. Mark's film VHS Forever and his book Bootlace Cinema are available …
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Science Adventurers: Light Reflection and Refraction
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.94 - Bob Beland (American solo artist) : "Tom Waits told me to get into a punk a band"
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1:00:51*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party Musical content* In this edition we welcome American songwriter Bob Beland. - DA
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80sArchive Podcast Ep.93 - Pete Boyd Smith (Engineer, Producer, Mixer - The bible, The Adventures, Sting) : Sledgehammer? There isn't a better sounding record 5 years either side of it!"
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1:13:50*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Welcome the esteemed studio legend, Peter Boyd Smith, responsible for the production and mixing on some of our favourite 80s records from The Bible, Sting and the incredible second album from The Adventures, The Sea Of Love. A humble and down to earth pro with great taste in music includ…
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Final Chapter: Buck finally responds to the call he has been hearing, and roams free with a wolfpack, until he senses a desperate need to return to John Thornton. APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2 Catch 1001 CLASSIC SH…
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.92 - JJ Mist (Synthwave Artist) : "I want to express myself musically, at the moment it just so happens to be through the lens of the eighties"
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42:22*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We speak with New Zealand singer songwriter JJ Mist, who is currently releasing original material through the lens of the 80s, making a stir in the genre recognised as Synthwave. Born to a touring musician Mother, JJ has been raised in a musical family and has developed her own writing w…
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Science Adventurers: Electricity and Circuits
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6:37We love snap circuits * to practice this concepts. "we’re going to talk about how electricity flows through circuits and how it can make light, heat, or sound. But first, let’s start with a Bible verse.” He pulled out his Bible and read: “James 1:17 — ‘Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.’ E…
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THE CALL OF THE WILD (CHAPS 5-6) JACK LONDON
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1:04:37The Call of the Wild is an adventure novel by Jack London, published in 1903 and set in Yukon, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The central character of the novel is a dog named Buck. The story opens at a ranch in Santa Clara Valley, California, when Buck is stolen from his home and sold into s…
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THE CALL OF THE WILD (CHAP 4) JACK LONDON
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24:16The next morning, Francois discovers Spitz missing and Buck covered with wounds. The dog-driver harnesses the dogs. Buck trots over to the space Spitz used to occupy, but Francois does not notice him and harnesses Sol-leks to the lead position. Buck lunges at Sol-leks, but Francois drags him away by the scruff of the neck. Sol-leks shows that he is…
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Chance chuckled. “That actually relates to what we’re talking about. But before we dive in, let’s start with a Bible verse. Ecclesiastes 9:10 says, ‘Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.’ That reminds us that energy—whether from our muscles or from other sources—is a gift we can use wisely.” Liam nodded thoughtfully. “Okay, so …
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80s Archive Podcast EP.91 - Martin Ansell (Songwriter + Session Musician) : "Magnet were just a toy label, EMI filed me away in a draw and Island wouldn't even pay for a full live band!""
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1:07:02*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party music content* This is the story of veteran Kent born Musican and songwriter Martin Ansell, who having been in a grammar school band supporting Gong in Chatham, he began his 'London' career doing the odd session in Rockstar studios owned by John Springate of the Glitter Band. It was here that he met Rod …
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Drexel set up a simple machine. “Here’s an experiment you can do later. Take a small ball and a ramp—a piece of cardboard works great. Hold the ball at the top. That’s potential. Let it roll down. That’s kinetic. Try using different heights to see how it changes the speed! I’ll give you a hint. The more potential energy it starts with the more kine…
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He sprayed the sand gently. The water trickled down, carving a tiny path as it went. The sand shifted and moved, and before long, a miniature canyon had formed. “Whoa!” Drexel said. “It made a canyon! Fast!” “That’s how moving water can shape the Earth,” Liam said. “Even this tiny stream changed our model in just a few minutes.” “If you’re at home,…
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THE CALL OF THE WILD (CHAPTER 3) by JACK LONDON
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35:54Chapter 3: Buck is blind sided by Spitz as their camp is attacked by a horde of wild and starving dogs. Becoming more and more a wild animal himself. Buck looks for the right opportunity to settle matters with Spitz. APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-my…
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THE CALL OF THE WILD (CHAPTER 2) by JACK LONDON (Now playing Sun-Wed-Fri)
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23:50Chapter 2: Buck becomes a sled dog in Alaska and quickly has to learn how to survive the other dogs and the brutal cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Host Jon Hagadorn
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THE CALL OF THE WILD (CHAPTER 1) by JACK LONDON (Now playing Sun (12PM)-Wed (5PM)-Fri (12:30AM))
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80s Archive Podcast EP.90 - Mark Wood (Music Industry Polymath) : "Love Action is my favourite single of the 80s"
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1:46:50*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Welcome Mark Wood - Woking's other walking musical encyclopedia after Mr.Weller. Mark has been a key person in the back catalogue part of the record industry for years doing great work at Virgin, Universal and Demon records. This is a great look back at the decade from the point of view …
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Science Adventurers: Mixtures and Properties
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7:43Liam laughed. "Alright, now that we’ve got the hang of mixing, let’s talk about how we can test this in real life. You can try it out at home! Find some paperclips and some sand, and use a magnet to see if the paperclips sticks to it or if the sand does. Notice how they still keep their individual properties. It’s a simple experiment, but it shows …
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Drexel wiggled his claws. "OR… let’s play a game right now! Everyone, hold up your hands. If you hear something that’s magnetic, clap your hands together like you’re sticking to it. If it’s NOT magnetic, keep your hands apart. Ready?" He listed a few objects: A paperclip? A wooden spoon? A refrigerator? A basketball? Liam giggled as he clapped for …
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80s Archive Podcast EP.89 - Nick Whitecross (Kissing The Pink) : "When Bowie wrote Life On Mars, he wrote about his friend - my sister, she is the girl with the mousey hair!"
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52:18**This episode features excerpts of 3rd party music content** **Strong language disclaimer** Welcome Nick Whitecross, front man of one of Britain's most unique alternative pop bands from the 80s, Kissing The Pink. KTPs musical canvas began with a kind of cinematic brood in 'The last Film', but then transforms itself into MTV high class pop and even…
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“Here’s a fun one you can do at home: Take a piece of bread and sprinkle it with bits of leaves or grass. Stack a book on top of it and leave it for a day or two. Check to see how the materials change. It’s a mini version of how pressure and time can change organic material. You can even make layers with different things like flour, sand, or crushe…
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Sedimentary Rock Experiment: “For a fun experiment at home,” Chance added, “you can make your own sediment jar. Find a clear bottle and fill it with sand, dirt, pebbles, and water. Shake it up, then let it sit. Over time, the heaviest stuff will settle on the bottom, and the lighter stuff will stay on top. You’ll see how layers form!” You can also …
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80s Archive Podcast EP.88 - Dave Bascombe (Producer, Mixer, Engineer) : "Depeche mode had two incredible songwriters. Not many bands can say that...Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles?"
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58:36**This episode contains 3rd party musical content, excerpts of which have been used where ever possible** Welcome studio legend, Dave Bascombe, whose work mixing, engineering and producing some of the greatest British recording artists, has in itself created some incredible talking points and tales. Dave is one of the industry's back room super her…
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Jack London's life was full of adventure and his days working for the Fish Patrol on the California coast around Oakland were no exception. In those days Fish Patrol agents were getting shot by poachers- and one of the biggest and baddest was Big Alec, who was called "the King of the Greeks". Big Alec swore he would never be caught alive, and that'…
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80s Archive Podcast EP.87 - Ian Penman (Two People/ Zerra One) : “I auditioned for Lemmy’s son's band. Singer Julian says his Dad is John Lennon and Peter 'Zepplin' Grant is the manager!"
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1:20:49**This episode features 3rd party musical content, excerpts of which have been used where ever possible** Welcome to Ian Penman. Ian's story is a fascinating one for us because he began his career as a talented jobbing keyboard player auditioning for bands that had contracts, connections and that all seemed to be heading for success. From a band as…
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80s Archive Podcast EP.68 - Dave Clayton (Keys/ Programming, Depeche Mode/ Kraftwerk/ Simply Red/ Bowie/ McCartney) : Kraftwerk sat around drinking Chablis, talking about Depeche Mode and ladies!"
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1:05:22*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party content* In Episode 68 things peak. New heights of name dropping and contract work!!! We welcome Sheffield legend David Clayton, school friend of Cabaret Voltaire and founder of synth funk (and early poptarts signature tunesmiths) Person To Person. Dave tells us all about his career from the early days o…
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80s Archive podcast EP.57 - Leigh Gorman (Bow Wow Wow/ Adam & The Ants) : We're recovering in hospital, while someone empties our bank account... We know who did it!"
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2:15:57*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Welcome Leigh Gorman. Born in a multicultural community in London's East End, hearing African, Caribbean and latin music, that in some way informed the world Rhythms that he would later create, for both Adam & The Ants and Bow Wow Wow songs, using Punk as his vessel. It was extensive ill…
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80s Archive Podcast EP.61 - Sunglasses Kid (Synthwave Composer/ Producer) : "In what we do, there's a fine line between parody and serious music"
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1:05:13*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* In this edition we welcome someone from the new guard as it were, namely Ed Gamper AKA Sunglasses Kid, to talk about the old guard of 80s musicians and how they inspired him to create his vision. An evocative, cinematic and inspired take on 1980s music, making him king of the genre Synth…
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