Best Scuba Steve Podcasts (2025)

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#012 WME Booking Agent on clubs, festivals, Ticketmaster, and Kneecap (Steve Hogan) 1:19:02

15d ago1:19:02

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Episode 089 – Truncate & Matrixxman 1:53:09

1d ago1:53:09

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Truncate, Matrixxman, and some wine return to the show for a special episode, where we answer questions sent in from listeners. Intro mentions: | The Great Beyond | Artists mentioned: | Grouper | Oliver Ho...By Hosted by Dustin Zahn

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Is maple syrup superior to honey? And is nothing more fun than a sleepover? 38:36

5d ago38:36

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We’ve got a buzzworthy battle on whether maple syrup beats honey, and a pillow fight on sleepovers. Featuring: Charlie Demers, Derek Seguin, Henry Sir, and Erica Sigurdson.

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#013 Joe Goddard on getting political, musical longevity, and the beauty of jamming 1:22:54

8d ago1:22:54

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you? 35:21

12d ago35:21

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We decide if plastic beats paper and whether being hated has its benefits. Featuring: Ivan Decker, Martha Chaves, Nikki Payne, and Bruce Clark.

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Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution? 37:42

20d ago37:42

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When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending? Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.

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#011 Baltra on Lo-Fi House, making an album, and working on Wall St during the GFC 1:20:24

22d ago1:20:24

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in? 37:06

27d ago37:06

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It’s a homerun when we talk about a day at the baseball stadium, and whether commuting in Toronto is enough to drive you up the wall. Featuring: Patrick Dussault, Simon Rakoff, Isabel Zaw-Tun, and Don Kelly.

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#010 Emma Marshall on repetitive beats, wellness, and the science behind banning phones from clubs 1:38:42

29d ago1:38:42

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Episode 088 – Mary Yuzovskaya 1:37:27

30d ago1:37:27

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Mary Yuzovskaya is a Berlin-based DJ/Producer who focuses mostly on raw, cerebral psychedelic Techno. The vinyl-only DJ also runs a record label named Monday Off, and was previously a resident at New York’s Unter parties....By Hosted by Dustin Zahn

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Is it never too late to get divorced? Does nothing beat a convenience store? 34:42

1M ago34:42

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#009 Richard Fearless on Death In Vegas, Daniel Avery, and getting dropped by a major 1:28:35

1M ago1:28:35

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Death In Vegas broke through in the late 90s with a run of albums beginnin…

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Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting? 35:10

1M ago35:10

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Which Canadian confection are you sweet on: Butter tarts or Nanaimo bars? And do quitters never win? Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Jon Steinberg, Graham Chittenden, and Leonard Chan.

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#008 Tim Reaper on Jungle, internet forums, and the Future of Retro 1:19:42

1M ago1:19:42

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Everyone loves a bit of nostalgia, but can you be too retro? And what do y…

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Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal? 36:33

2M ago36:33

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We decide if quiet is something to treasure, and whether a smoothie is meal-worthy. Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.

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Episode 087 – Scuba 1:16:17

2M ago1:16:17

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This week features a crossover episode with Scuba’s “Music Not Diving” podcast. Scuba is a DJ/Producer with a massive discography spanning everything from bass music to, house, and techno. His podcast features similar guests and...By Hosted by Dustin Zahn

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#007 Dustin Zahn on the phone: Counterculture comeback, a golden age of standup, and the ghost of Hard Techno 1:18:11

2M ago1:18:11

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Train Wrecks is a podcast hosted by this week's guest that has been going …

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Do billionaires have it harder than millionaires? And is there always something happening in Barrie, Ontario? 34:24

2M ago34:24

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Which wealth bracket has it worse: Billionaires or millionaires? And we decide if Barrie, Ontario is the place to be! Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Don Kelly, Chris Quigley, Courtney Gilmour.

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#006 Elijah on Yellow Squares, peak authenticity, and the unfortunate ubiquity of Joe Budden 1:37:46

2M ago1:37:46

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Elijah is one of the deepest thinkers in underground culture. Having first…

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Episode 086 – Erika 1:33:39

2M ago1:33:39

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Erika is a DJ/producer from Detroit who is also one half of Ectomorph. Additionally, she is one third of Interdimensional Transmissions…a record label and event series known globally for Return to the Source @ Tangent...By Hosted by Dustin Zahn

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Gulp, we're going there - should Canada be the 51st state? 27:46

2M ago27:46

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In a debate that needed its own full episode, the elbows go up and the gloves come off when two of our favourite debaters take on Canada becoming the 51st state.

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#005 Lawrence Hart: Burial’s sampling, music theory, and Soviet-era synths 1:19:01

2M ago1:19:01

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving What happens when you sign on to a label roster that contains The Arctic M…

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Are rings better than bracelets? And is it always great to be a trailblazer? 35:46

2M ago35:46

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Which jewels rule: rings or bracelets? And being a trailblazer is great…right? Featuring: Graham Clark, Heidi Brander, Faris Hytiaa, and Lara Rae.

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#004 Jane Fitz: Raving in 90s Hong Kong and the mystery of the underground 1:40:21

2M ago1:40:21

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Is Jane Fitz a DJ's DJ? Even though we hate the term, it probably applies …

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#003 Spencer Parker on the phone: Berlin, changes, and HorsegiirL 1:23:21

3M ago1:23:21

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving We had our first bit of negative feedback last week... 'too much deconstru…

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Should Americans move to the Maritimes? And does going to the dentist rule? 27:35

3M ago27:35

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We debate if Americans should relocate to Canada’s East Coast, and whether a trip to the dentist is anything to smile about. Featuring: Jay Malone, Nikki Payne, Mayce Galoni, and Matt Wright. (Originally recorded in September 2017)

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#002 James Ruskin: Tresor, Blueprint, and the enduring appeal of vinyl 1:19:11

3M ago1:19:11

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving The DJ / Producer / Label boss paradigm is a classic career path in dance …

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Should we all do pottery? And love lineups? 34:36

3M ago34:36

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It’s a throwdown when we decide if everyone should take up pottery. Then, should we all love lining up? We get down to the pros and cons of this social practice. Featuring: Jacob Samuel, Brittany Lyseng, Abdul Aziz, and Ryan Williams.

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#001 Tom Middleton: Sleep, audio therapy, and Aphex Twin 1:18:45

3M ago1:18:45

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Welcome to the first episode of Music Not Diving! Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving It's very far from perfe…

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Virtual Meetings vs. In-Person Meetings & Volunteering 33:03

3M ago33:03

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We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering. Volunteering — should everyone do it? Featuring: Peter Brown, Julie Kim, Maddy Kelly, and Charlie Demers.

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#157 DJ Bone (redux): a re-run of one of our favourite episodes 2:01:02

3M ago2:01:02

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The Not A Diving Podcast is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- We will be back next week with some important changes to the show... but in the meantime we bring you another chance to catch one of our favouri…

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Children vs. Parents: Who is Smarter? & Talent Shows 35:12

3M ago35:12

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Are children smarter than their parents? Ivan Decker and Syd Bosel decide who wears the smarty-pants in their households. Then, does nothing beat a talent show? Sean Lecomber and Canada’s Got Talent finalist Sterling Scott bring more than the same old song and dance when they go toe-to-toe on this topic.…

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#156 Wrestling, Rap Beefs, and Cultural Nihilism: the changing skillset of the modern musician 38:17

4M ago38:17

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The Not A Diving Podcast is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- What connects professional wrestling, the 2025 Superbowl halftime show, finance alternative media, and a ubiquitous major label tech house stoog…

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Breakup Songs & Hard Rock Cafe 35:32

4M ago35:32

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Do breakup songs rule? This Valentine’s weekend, Anesti Danelis and Jan Caruana hit all the right notes when it comes to these tragic tunes. Then, are Hard Rock establishments worth a visit? Elvira Kurt and Kyle Brownrigg make memora-believers of their Ottawa audience when they discuss this famed franchise.…

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#155 Riva Starr: House music and songwriting, "as a producer it's important to be challenged" 1:26:08

4M ago1:26:08

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The Not A Diving Podcast is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- What happens when an established house producer wants to write songs? What happens when they want to do things which might not appeal to their e…

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#154 Aly Gillani: Bandcamp - the insider take, "what's best for the artist always comes first for us" 1:37:02

4M ago1:37:02

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The Not A Diving Podcast is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- We are getting deep in the independent music industry weeds on this week's episode... To get started we must redirect you to episodes 91 and 92 …

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Hawkins Cheezies & Conspiracy Theories 35:14

4M ago35:14

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Are Ontario’s own Hawkins Cheezies king of the chip aisle? It’s crunch time when Deborah Kimmett and Sean Cullen debate this delight. Then, should conspiracy theories be indulged? Don’t miss Nathan Macintosh and Chris Locke’s illuminati-ing takes on this topic.

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#153 Ben Sims: what is Hardgroove anyway? "I wasn't expecting it to be a term that other people use to describe their music" 1:42:18

4M ago1:42:18

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The Not A Diving Podcast is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- What is Hardgroove anyway? It's a genre of techno isn't it? A general sort of vibe? Maybe even a music trend that has saved techno as a whole fr…

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Fake Meat & Scuba Diving 27:35

4M ago27:35

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In this meaty episode from Season 14, Rob Bebenek and Dave Hemstad air their beefs on plant-based meats. Then, Elvira Kurt and Hunter Collins take the plunge when they discuss scuba diving. (Originally recorded in October 2019)

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#152 Mr G: 70k records and the need to be tested, "You only learn your chops when someone SHOWS YOU what greatness is" 1:37:45

4M ago1:37:45

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How does a record collection reach an accumulation of 70,000 pieces of vinyl? I guess it must through a single-minded commitment to searching and buying over a long period of time? That is the story of Mr G, a life-long digger who broke through as part of one of the biggest techno acts of the 90s - The Advent - before going solo and gradually carvi…

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#151 Dance Press Fantasy Football: editing a music mag can't be that hard can it? 39:53

5M ago39:53

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On the show today I lay out my plans for a hypothetical stint as editor of one of the big dance music media platforms. I spend enough time shitposting these guys, so given the opportunity what would I actually do? Spoiler alert - it would be pretty sick. Lester Bangs profile. Barret Brown columns. Clive Martin in Vice. If you're into what we're doi…

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Baby Showers & Winter in Alberta 33:51

5M ago33:51

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Erica Sigurdson and Dakota Ray Hebert rattle each other’s nerves when they decide if baby showers are great. Then, does nothing beat winter in Alberta? Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada break the ice on this seasonal subject.

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#150 Steve Hillage: Founding the Glastonbury Dance Tent and the link between progressive rock and techno "Dance music at Glastonbury just had to happen" 1:27:23

5M ago1:27:23

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Steve Hillage is a founding member of System 7, one of the key proto-trance acts of the early 90s, and Mirror System whose latest album 'Route 77' is out now. Prior to his involvement in dance music he had an extensive career as a guitarist in bands such as Gong, Decadence (with Kevin Ayers), Khan, and Uriel, formed with the members still at school…

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Canada's National Anthem & Everything Happens for a Reason 35:56

5M ago35:56

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Jon Steinberg and Ali Hassan compete for their Ottawa audience’s true patriot love when they decide if Canada has the best national anthem. Then, Courtney Gilmour and Nour Hadidi are masters of their own destiny when they debate if everything happens for a reason.

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#149 MJ Cole (redux): a re-run of one of our favourite episodes 1:50:51

5M ago1:50:51

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Into 2025! We will be back next Tuesday with a brand new episode, but in the meantime here is a re-run of one of our absolute favourites - discussing the merits of music theory knowledge and the legacy of UK Garage... it's MJ Cole! If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solid…

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#148 Fred P (redux): a re-run of one of our favourite episodes 2:23:34

5M ago2:23:34

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I recorded a solo holiday special episode for this week... but we have decided that it's far too depressing to come out this week, so instead we are returning to one of our favourite ever episodes. Originally from all the way back on episode 50, we bring you an extended interview with a very interesting guy, a great producer and DJ from the US - it…

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Episode 085 – A Kyle Geiger Christmas 2:10:10

5M ago2:10:10

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Kyle’s back and Truncate phones in. We’ve accomplished nothing…just the way we like it. Tune in for an episode about health insurance and not much else. Artwork: Web of Deception Artists mentioned: | Danny Tenaglia...By Hosted by Dustin Zahn

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#147 Darren Hemmings: marketing CEO on the state of music, "the gap between Big Tech and art has never been wider"" 1:16:55

6M ago1:16:55

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The 2024 Not A Diving Podcast Pledge Drive is now live! Sign up to the Musicality Tier on Patreon by Monday 23 Dec and receive a Not A Diving Club t-shirt! Thank you for your support, it makes this podcast possible. --- The last year of the show has been more squarely focused on musicians than the first two. We've talked about general issues in the…

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Episode 084 – Rhys Fulber 1:42:13

6M ago1:42:13

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Rhys Fulber is a Canadian electronic musician and producer. He is a member of Front Line Assembly, Delerium, and Conjure One. Zahn catches up with Rhys after the recent tour featuring FLA, Ministry, and Gary...By Hosted by Dustin Zahn

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Left vs. Right & Christmas Markets 35:22

6M ago35:22

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Is left superior to right? David Pryde and Derek Seguin do right by their Ottawa audience during this divergent debate. Then, Kate Davis and Ron Sparks turn the yule-tide when they discuss if Christmas markets are a holiday must.

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