Best The Nerd Element Podcasts (2025)

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Quiz Show Podcasts! We listen to Lateral With Tom Scott 30:02

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It's a classic PBC episode this time, as we go back to our roots and discuss a podcast to see what makes it tick. Lateral with Tom Scott is a quiz podcast, which is a really underrepresented format in our opinion. So what makes it work? Why should you consider this format for your show? Will we get too hung up on the importance of points? (yes). In…

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The Pressures of Making a Daily News Podcast 34:54

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Recorded November 2023. The news simply will not stop happening. It feels like every day we wake up, only to find that more things have occurred whilst we slept. So how do you turn all this relentless happening into a podcast? Oh, and you need to release every day, mon-fri. This episode our intrepid team of reporters is taking a look at the art of …

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Can a Video be a Podcast? The Unstoppable Rise of Video in Podcasting 44:02

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“Can a video be a podcast?” is an all-time favourite topic of conversation amongst those of us with “RSS 4 EVA” tattooed on the base of our backs. But for all the audio purists out there it’s hard to deny that, for a growing number of people, a video can absolutely be a podcast. So what now? Is “podcast” going the way of “literally”? Another defini…

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Season 2: Coming Soon to a Screen Near You! 2:09

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We're back! And this time we're on video! Season 2 of Podcast Book Club is nearly here. In this new season we'll be covering video podcasts, trailers, history podcasts, daily news shows, and more! We'll be joined by such podcasting pros as Arielle Nissenblatt, Ian Sanders, James Shield, as well as the usual cast of characters from Lower Street. You…

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BONUS EPISODE: Blowback. A Big, Bright, and Crisp Exposé of American Imperial Excess. 20:27

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Season two of Podcast Book Club is on its way! Whilst the Lower Street team gets it ready, here’s a bonus episode in the form of a pilot. This was back when the gang of podcasting pros was first being assembled and, as such, their audio isn’t as crispy as it is now. Their first podcast review? Blowback, a podcast about American imperial misadventur…

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Stuff the British Stole: A Steely Investigation, with Overtones of Loss and Imperialism. 29:52

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The Podcast Pros are back to investigate one of the many things looted by the British Empire. This particular item has four legs and a mop-like furry body - it’s the Pekingese dog! Their guide? Stuff the British Stole, from ABC and CBC podcasts. The episode in question is called “Best.Named.Dog.Ever.” It covers the British looting of dogs and other…

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30 for 30: A Juicy Sporting Odyssey, with notes of Pigskin and Wil Wheaton. 31:05

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In this episode of Podcast Book Club, our podcast professionals investigate the intersection of sport and video games (and podcasting, I suppose). With their helmets and padding on, they’re diving into an episode of ESPN’s podcast 30 for 30, entitled Madden’s Game. Sports podcast fans, this one is for you. The episode takes a look at the developmen…

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Slow News: An Oaked Classic, with Layers of Mystery and Hints of Darwin. 27:20

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Podcast Book Club is finally dealing with an actual book review! Well, it’s a notebook. And there are a few of them. And it’s actually a podcast episode about those notebooks. But that doesn’t slip off the tongue as easily. This time our gang of podcast professionals are listening to a wonderful episode of the podcast Slow News entitled The Darwin …

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Anthropocene Reviewed: A Deeply Human Story, with Overtones of Death and Decay. 31:16

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In this episode of Podcast Book Club, the gang dons their plague doctor outfits, as they dive into the morbid history of the great morbidity itself, the plague. Having sourced all the appropriate herbs and tinctures, and refreshed their knowledge of miasmatic diseases, it’s time to give a little podcast review of The Anthropocene Reviewed. We’re ta…

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History of the World in 100 Objects: An Aged, Refined Classic, with notes of Attenborough and hints of Pipe Tobacco. 32:45

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Ready for an adventure podcast fans? This week Lower Street’s podcast pros have been time-traveling. They’ve been soaking up the Stone Age views of Olduvai Gorge, and the palatial surroundings of a temple in 12th century Japan. Their guide? Two episodes of the iconic BBC podcast production A History of the World in 100 Objects. The two(!) episodes …

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Switched on Pop: An Opulent Noire Spoof, with Overtones of Music Theory and Budget Will Arnett. 30:07

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This week the Lower Street gang dons their trench coats and trilbys to investigate the podcast Switched on Pop and its recent episode entitled “Who killed the key change in pop music?” This particular episode of Switched on Pop uses creative scripting and sound engineering to create a thoroughly tongue-in-cheek spoof of old detective dramas. Switch…

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Podcast Book Club - Coming Soon! 2:00

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In a world drowning in content, a brave team of podcast pros are on a mission to find the best podcasts and figure out what makes them so good. Want to discover new podcasts? Explore what makes a great podcast episode? And get the inside track from podcasting pros? Then join us! This is the podcast made for podcast fans far and wide. Each week a di…

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NINJAH FAREYE 52:31

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NINJAH FAREYE In todays episode we talk to Jungle producer and promoter NINJAH FAREYE. We talk about the Toronto jungle scene, playing shows, booking big acts, and a lot more! https://www.facebook.com/NinjahFareyeOfficial https://soundcloud.com/ninjahfareye

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PEDESTRIAN TACTICS 38:22

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In this episode we talk to music producer Pedestrian Tactics all the way from Seattle. We discuss teaching music production, breaking things down, design school, feeling the emotions of the people around you, mixing and mastering, and a lot more! Pedestrian Tactics is the identity of Seattle- based multimedia producer Dan Taylor who's works gained …

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VAULT KID 40:43

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In this episode we talk to Chipmusic Producer Vault Kid all the way from Germany. We discuss buying Hatsune Miku, Micromusic.net, early Chiptune, Pro Tools, mixing kicks and snares, finding people to collaberate with, and a lot more! Energetic 8-bit bass music producer Vault Kid made a name for himself in early 2017, when he first started to releas…

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HAORD RECORDS 56:07

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In this episode we talk to Bem and Mat from the New York based cassette label Haord Records. We discuss buying CDs, WATMM messageboard, artwork, insane radiators, and a lot more! Haord Records has been releasing experimental and outside art and synth rock and pop since 2014. The label has worked with Libythth, Cop City/Chill Pillars, Cabo Boing, Ri…

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NULL404 49:10

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Montreal's NULL404. We talk about industrial music, getting out of your comfort zone, expanding creativity by using hardware, the struggles of playing live, cliches in songs, the host sounding like a boomer, and bands "switching it up" too much. It's another "the host projects his view of the music…

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RUBBER MUFFIN 1:11:18

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Rubber Muffin. We talk about dawless jamming, pandemic productivity, early musical influences, making a megacore documentary, and wood carving. Check it out! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/rubber-muffin FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Rubber666 Albums available through D-Trash Records: https…

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DR. TOM PRICHARD 58:27

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Dr. Tom Prichard. We talk about crowd psychology, professional wrestling, attitude and confidence, authenticity, kayfabe, and going to extremes. Check it out! WIkipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Prichard Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtomprichard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.pric…

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DJ NA 1:45:28

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to DJ NA a.k.a Creature. We talk about live music in the 90s, getting started as a DJ, event promotion, and defining Doomcore. Check it out! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Na.OfficialFanPage Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/deadna Mixloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/nathan-gau/stream/ Twitch: http…

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NAVI 33:45

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Navi. We talk about sound design, putting work into visuals to create a story, 70's European pop, and learning about synthesis. Check it out! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NomadNavi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadnavi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nomad_navi Apple Music: https://mu…

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PANIIK 36:19

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Paniik. We talk about love in lyrics, Spanish music as an influence, writting lyrics, free styling, and writing hooks. Check it out! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaniikMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paniikofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpliitOG Apple Music: https://music.…

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LIBYTHTH 57:54

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Libythth. We go deep into trying to get on a record label, the Planet Mu message board, playing shows in Moncton, taking drum lessons, and all things electronic music. Check it out! Bandcamp: https://libythth.bandcamp.com/ Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/17301-Libythth Spotify: https://open…

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ROY ORO 53:27

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Roy Oro. We go deep into Trap Metal, moving to Los Angeles, watching history documentaries, the freedom of Jazz, and madness in lyrics. Check it out! Website: https://www.apeonadot.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sbA2oDmhmvvoFaTLKdQfr Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rosegoldroy Ba…

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NIGHTFLYER 48:26

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Nightflyer. We go deep into Synthwave, gated reverb, Synthwave production tricks, the Toronto Synthwave scene, and a lot of other Synthwave things! Check it out! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QoMEICpXIL1cNck2dWHIh Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/neonnightflyer Bandcamp: https://night…

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LAVIER 40:26

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Lavier. We talk about More Creativity Records, visual art, being typecast for using Guitar, playing trumpet in school band, and how the pandemic changed playing shows. Check it out! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39L3JVOnHq5AUnIyxnKzCP Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/laviermusic Bandca…

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EZZYLAND 40:27

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Ezzyland. We talk about using your voice as an instrument, not needing a vocal couch, the "English" accent, rapping in Hindi, being a proactive artist, and of course Ableton and FL Studio. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DCd1EttaVv9lKFn0UZvHE?si=liY6zwS0RFefYilBXeB2yQ Soundcloud: https://…

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UNLUCKYKID 29:44

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to unluckykid. ULK, or unluckykid, is a bass music artist located in Wisconsin. We talk about sound design, being classically trained, Deadmau5 as an influence, and FL Studio. Also, we discuss Soundcloud, PlayStation music, and much more! Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/u-l-k Bandcamp: https://unlu…

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L'HOMIE 40:25

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to L'Homie. We talk about how Covid has affected his music, the challenges of networking, his musical origins playing piano, using GarageBand in the beginning and transitioning to Ableton Live. Also, we discuss the VST's he is using, finding ways in showing the transition in his sound, mainstream bass…

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TIDUS 59:51

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to TiDUs. We talk about his life as a travelling DJ, working holidays, carrying his gear in the jungles of Asia and dealing with the initial fear he felt living in a different country. Also, we discuss changing his lifestyle, the book "Das Café am Rande der Welt [The Cafe on the Edge of the World], a …

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PARANERD - 50TH EPISODE SPECIAL 1:42:42

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It's a special 50th episode of the Bassfug Podcast! In this episode we talk to our very first guest from way back, Paranerd! Listen as they play catch-up, discussing Donkey Kong, Slam Poetry, what they're currently listening to, being a hit on TikTok and Paranerd's kid starting to create music. Also, we talk about learning new things in making musi…

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SHADY MONK 1:14:32

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Shady Monk. We talk about his collaboration with his friend and our previous guest Telyscopes, collaborating with other artists, running a music label, hyperpop as a genre and genres in general. Also, we discuss Trent Reznor's influence, his take on covers, losing his gear, how he writes music and m…

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MADD3E 44:32

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to MadD3E. We discuss the gear he is using, his experience during quarantine, dancing on Zoom, using a talk box and his musical inspirations. Also, we talk about his funk influences, how he produces catchy songs, his advice on getting his brand out and many more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mad…

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SPIDERHOUND 1:05:52

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Spiderhound. We discuss his different styles, the influence of different genres and eras of music, the story of the first record he bought, the evolution of music consumption and using the Pareto Principle in making his music. Also, we talk about his recommendation in promoting music, the 1993 rave …

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SYLVETJE 39:59

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Sylvetje. We discuss the connective power of music, her "Sonic Soulmates", how Covid-19 affected her, having the flow of energy disrupted while playing on a livestream and music being about feeling. Also, we talk about music as therapy, wanting to go out and dance again after the pandemic, her early…

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Andy Bull – Journalist & Author Of ”Secret Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington & The Hamptons” Takes Us On A Wonderful Tour Of West London, Full Of Pop Stars, Royalty, Rugby & Film Studios. 48:06

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Today’s brilliant guest is journalist and author, Andy Bull, who has lived in London for the best part of 40 years. Author of two books about London, on today’s podcast we talk about Andy’s book: Secret Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington, and the Hamptons. Now I’m sure all of you will have heard of the Cavern Club in Liverpool where the Beatles made t…

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ZAANDR 29:54

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Zaandr. We talk about keeping people's attention, how the pandemic has affected him, the need to meet people, how he got into music, being a drummer in a cover band, hating electronic music at first and discovering Deadmau5. Also, we discuss starting with FruityLoops, transitioning to Ableton Live,…

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JKUCH 1:00:06

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to JKuch. We talk about how his sound has changed, his earliest music production memories, how EDM is the new Rock music, building an orchestra in his computer and playing Sly Fest on VRChat. Also, we discuss the performing with nerves, representing himself online as an artist, getting influenced by v…

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FELIX HELIX 1:42:13

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Felix Helix. We discuss how he has dealt with the Covid 19 situation, getting to the gym, finding a platform for playing live music, his workflow and using trackers. Also, we talk about holding music production clinics, expressing yourself through art, going offline and many, many more. It's a real…

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WASTEURSELF 34:42

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Wasteurself. We talk about house parties in the time of the Coronavirus, marketing tips for new producers, his ghost logo, switching genres in every release and his sound design process. Also, we discuss paying for software you use, drama in the music production community, music labels, social media…

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Ned Palmer – Philosopher, Jazz Musician & Author Of Sunday Times Book Of The Year ‘A Cheese-monger’s History Of The British Isles’ Is A Must For History Nerds & Food Lovers. Great Fun Too. 1:16:39

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I was thrilled to have really had such an entertaining and fascinating chat with philosopher, jazz musician and renowned cheese historian, Ned Palmer. Author of the Sunday Times Book of the Year ‘’A Cheesemonger’s History of the British Isles’’ Ned makes it clear that every cheese tells a story. In his recent book Ned takes us on a mouth-watering j…

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TELYSCOPES 37:14

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak with Jack Hubbell of Telyscopes. We discuss the Zodiac Killer, about the change in his style as he grew up as a musician and the gear he uses to create his sound. Also, we talk about his health scare, performing live and virtual shows, missing the normal things before Covid 19, making music he wants t…

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Mark Amies Is A Urban Archaeologist With A Fascination In The Incredible Hidden Story of London’s Industrial Past 49:47

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As you wander round the streets of our magnificent capital city today, you’ll probably most likely be aware of all the shops and offices, albeit deserted if we are still in lockdown. What you will not see so much of are the relics of London’s glorious industrial past, unless of course, that is you know where and what to look for. From brewing giant…

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Tom Jones – Author Of ‘Tired of London Tired Of Life. One Thing a Day To Do In London’ Even In Lockdown. 57:22

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As the great Samuel Johnson once said, ‘when a man is tired of London he is tired of life’ and in my view this has never been more true. In these troubled unique times, finding the pleasure and joy in plain view is critical for us all, from a physical, mental and wellbeing perspective. In this brilliant episode I caught up with award winning Tom Jo…

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Geoff Pick OBE – Director Of London Metropolitan Archives, One Of Our Cities Best Kept Secrets, With Over 100km Of Archives & 1000 Years To Choose From 1:00:14

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Today’s brilliant guest is responsible for what can probably be described as one of London’s absolute best secrets, The London Metropolitan Archive. Geoff Pick is Director of this amazing London based resource. Just imagine over 100km of archives jam packed full of amazing historical and contemporary material with over 1000 years to choose from. We…

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NICKYNUTZ 44:06

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Nickynutz. We discuss the Jungle music scene in Canada, the appeal of the Jungle genre, what "Sound Clash Tapes" are, his musical origins and his advice to those who want to start producing Jungle music. He speaks about digital and vinyl releases, starting his own label, how he's spending his quaran…

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NANODE 1:08:07

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak with Nanode. We talk about his furry persona, having fun vs. playing to a crowd, telling a story while performing and approaching the creative process like a game. He also speaks about his production workflow, URL shows, going down the Eccojams rabbit hole, making albums with an NES and how he connect…

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Hashi Mohamed – Broadcaster, Barrister, Author Of ‘People Like Us -What it Takes To Make It In Modern Britain’ Reveals His Incredible Story & Views On The Struggles Of Social Mobility 48:07

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When Hashi Mohamed arrived in London from Kenya as a 9-year-old, separated from his mother and still grieving the recent and tragic loss of his father, he couldn’t possibly have foreseen the incredible journey ahead. A journey of social mobility littered with hurdles and barriers, some clear and obvious and others much more subtle. Against all the …

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GLOWBRAIN 59:29

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak with GLowbrain. We talk about Much Music (Canadian MTV), hearing a riff in your head vs producing when you sit down in front of the computer, developing relationships with artists and fans, plugging your music, Canadian adoption of electronic music, Nirvana, and NI Maschine. It's a "the host talks abo…

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Dr Jules Montague – London Based Consultant Neurologist, Journalist & Author Of Best Seller ‘Lost & Found’, Explores What Remains Of The Person Left Behind When Pieces Of Their Mind Go Missing. 1:12:03

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The fear of losing your mind has to be one of the scariest things you could ever endure—and the worry that a loved one will forget who you are, or start acting in a way that is totally opposite to how they have all their lives, is too much for most to imagine. This week’s brilliant guest, Jules Montague, is a Consultant Neurologist here in London. …