Best Virtual Underground Podcasts (2024)

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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka 51:50

2h ago51:50

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"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.." The most kafkaesque book we've ever read is about isolation, capitalism, and the meaning of family - we think. The book: The Metamorphosis The author: Franz Kafka LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube…

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In 2053 The Canyon Dwellers 41:30

4d ago41:30

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In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of resilient individuals have established the Nursery, a botanical splicing center located in a desert valley surrounded by giant wind turbines, canyons, and mountains. As they prepare for impending environmental catastrophes, they work tirelessly to adapt wild plants to the harsh desert conditions, employing cu…

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Those who could not hear the Music (Content Minded Ep. 62). 2:01:00

3d ago2:01:00

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On this jam-packed episode of Content Minded, I talk about many things music related, such as a defence of Nu-metal, the band Cream and the decline of the West, as well as a letter I found describing a Buddhist view of cyclical decay and end times written after 9/11. The paid version on Patreon and Substack includes an exploration of the idea of "a…

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A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry 1:00:59

4d ago1:00:59

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One family's matriarch does all she can to honor her late husband's memory, save her son from despair, and support the dreams of her daughter — Is there hope for them, a family who the world is against, a family who already feels death inside the walls of their dwelling? The play: A Raisin in the Sun The playwright: Lorraine Hansberry LET'S GET LIT…

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Fantastic Planet, Dystopian Psychedelia (Giantart Reviews). 1:01:55

8d ago1:01:55

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Another paid film review is in! On this week's episode of Giantart Reviews, I tackle and give an in depth analysis of the French 70s animation film "Fantastic Planet". There are many rich themes of class, racial and planetary divides, colonialism, spirituality, meditation, futurism, and eroticism as a form of control that make the film a pinnacle o…

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No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy 1:24:08

11d ago1:24:08

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What would you give for 2.4M dollars? Would you give up everything, and if so, in what order would you choose to abandon your life and everyone in it? One man must quickly decide his answer. What he chooses and what happens next is a story that uncovers the not-so-secret depravity of an entire country. The book: No Country for Old Men The author: C…

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Synthpop Symphony 223 Electropop Synthwave Italo and Dark Synth with Special Guest DJ Matt D! 2:00:00

16d ago2:00:00

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Dj Matt D Guest Hosts Synthpop Symphony Ep 223! Thomas Azier, Ghost City, 3:20 Romy, Did I (Peaches Remix), 3:34 Causeway Ft. R. Missing, Wear The Night Out, 4:07 Actors, In Real Life, 3:15 Trust, Dressed For Space, 3:37 Sofie Royer, Baker Miller Pink, 3:52 R. Missing, Get Careful Darker, 2:42 Seven Red Seven, Thinking Of You, 4:51 Sally Shapiro, R…

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ReLIT: Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 1:42:03

18d ago1:42:03

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This episode was first published on April 14, 2022, and it's still one of our favorites. We return next week with a new episode covering No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Enjoy! America's Most Wanted was a television show launched by a man who knew what it meant to lose a child forever, in the blink of an eye, to the hands of a monster. He…

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Synthpop Symphony 222 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Italo @All 80's New Wave Mix + Sinister Disco 14! 2:00:50

28d ago2:00:50

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Synthpop Symphony 222 80’s Mix Depeche Mode, Enjoy the Silence (Ka Remix) Simple Minds, Don't You (Forget About Me) (Remix) Kraftwerk, The Robots (R.Peres Remix) Alphaville, Big In Japan 2k24 (Retro Remix) When In Rome, The Promise (Dirty Disco Remix) Visage, Fade To Grey (M. Ballejos Remix) Trans-X, Living On Video (Raffaele Remix), INXS, Original…

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Deserted Cities of the Heart (Content Minded Ep. 61). 2:34:26

23d ago2:34:26

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Content Minded is BACK with a variety of key topics and high energy. The free version focuses on reading of James Howard Kunstler's "the Geography of Nowhere" about the history of American urban planning, the movement of populations, and the political implications of suburbia and the urban landscape. as well as bit about Jung's gnostic model of the…

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Small Things like These by Claire Keegan 44:15

25d ago44:15

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Not all heroes wear capes or have long epic trilogies written about them. Some live quiet lives, doing what they can to protect the most vulnerable. In a small Irish town, one man must choose if he'll become a hero or remain a silent enabler of a horrific system perpetrated by the church of his community. The book: Small Things Like These The autho…

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Digital Archipelago #83: Spandrell's Bloody Mud Shovel. 3:16:14

25d ago3:16:14

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Digital Archipelago #81: America's Virtual Landscape. 3:22:09

27d ago3:22:09

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Digital Archipelago #79: Cinema Heroism, Wrestling with Shadows. 3:16:47

25d ago3:16:47

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Digital Archipelago #77: All the Glittering Images. 3:18:25

29d ago3:18:25

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Digital Archipelago #75: Pounded by Paglia. 3:17:37

25d ago3:17:37

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Digital Archipelago #73: Tunnelling Through a Young Adult World. 3:52:23

25d ago3:52:23

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Digital Archipelago #71: No Maps for These Territories, In Review. 3:14:18

25d ago3:14:18

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In 2053 Hacker's Prison Break 46:47

26d ago46:47

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In a world ravaged by a catastrophic storm, a daring hacker named Tessa finds herself imprisoned in a maximum-security facility. With the world in chaos and the prison on the brink of collapse, Tessa must use her extraordinary skills to not only escape but also to restore the internet and communication systems that have been destroyed. Teaming up w…

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Synthpop Symphony 221 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Italo @DJ Sergi Elias New Wave Mix! 2:00:00

1M ago2:00:00

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Synthpop Symphony 221 Erasure, Oh L'amour New Order, Blue Monday INXS,Need You Tonight Lucca Leeloo, Never Look Away Hall & Newton,Be Yourself Fulvio Colasanto and Duality,Let Go Silverhook, Neon Bluebird Fear of Tigers Remix Vicious Pink,Want to Love Me Future Analog.All I See Manufacture,New Decision DB Remix Secret Service,Lit De Parade Color Th…

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The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 1:17:08

1M ago1:17:08

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An enslaved woman on a cotton plantation is considered an outcast by her fellow Africans, and as she comes into womanhood, her problems increase. What will she decide when a new enslaved man, Caesar, invites her to escape? The book: The Underground Railroad The author: Colson Whitehead LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.you…

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The Absolute Legality of Legally Blonde 1 & 2. (GiantArt Reviews). 1:27:46

1M ago1:27:46

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GiantArt Reviews is BACK with a slew of film reviews upcoming. If you wish to have me review a film for $100, my paypal is in the bio (it must be an actual film, reasonable length with some meat in terms of content). this week I review the legacy and cultural impact of Legally Blonde 1 and 2, with discussions on the sincerity of early 2000s youth c…

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Synthpop Symphony 220 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco 80's New Wave@Dead Or Alive Youthquake Megamix! 2:00:00

1M ago2:00:00

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This week I've got a new double feature from Mind Machine off their new EP Always Tomorrow! Plus a double feature with 2 new amazing tracks from the new Teleskop EP In Orbit. Also new music from Lifelong Corporation , A new instrumental track from Eric C. Powell Music + Andrea Powell, New Claire Richards, Dj Betto , Ed Izmestiev, James Knights, and…

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ReLIT: The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi 1:11:38

1M ago1:11:38

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Alexis and Kari are on a well-deserved break this week, so we'd like to share one of their favorite past episodes with you, The LITeratti. This week's theme, How to Survive a Crisis, is inspired by an amazing non-fic graphic novel, now turned into a film! One girl, the beloved only child of progressive parents, is sent to school in Austria. This is…

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Synthpop Symphony 219 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco 80's and Matt Williams New Wave Mix! 2:08:37

1M ago2:08:37

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Synthpop Symphony 219 is locked and loaded ready to take your spring weekend to the next level! SYNTHPOP SYMPHONY 219 Pet Shop Boys,Its a Sin OMD, Kleptocracy Propaganda,P-Machinery Blancmange,Again I Wait for the World Luca Peruzzi,Hold Me Now Sophie Ellis Bextor,Hypnotized Lord and Master Remix, Hazell Dean,Searchin Italoconnection Remix The The,…

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In 2053 Survivors Underground 37:14

2M ago37:14

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In a world where technology has woven itself into the fabric of daily life, the Tribes stand as beacons of resilience and adaptation. Set in a not-so-distant future, this riveting tale follows the journey of survivors caught in the midst of a catastrophic storm that has severed them from the world they once knew. Amidst the chaos, augmented reality…

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The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

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Why do you travel? Is relaxation your strongest motivation, or is it a desire to fill your IG feed with enviable photos? Do you look for comfort when abroad? Or do you hunger to taste the culture of others? Would you like to be treated like royalty? Or do you humbly present yourself as a guest in the home of another? One woman shares with us her tr…

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Synthpop Symphony 218 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco 80's New Wave and Matt Williams Sinister Disco 12! 2:00:00

2M ago2:00:00

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Ah! The flowers are blooming and the weather is warming up after a very long LA Atmospheric River that just about washed everyone away! I'm feeling energetic this week so I've decided to bring out the super hi-NRG beats that really pack a punch! New Bananarama off their new Greatest Hits album Glorious, New @Permer,New Francesca e Luigi, plus new D…

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Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry 1:10:19

2M ago1:10:19

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When should you give your kids cell phones, and what's the best way to teach a child about technology? We discover the answer in this episode's theme of the week, but first — It is a riveting story of a company that toppled global giants before succumbing to the ruthlessly competitive forces of Silicon Valley. The book: Losing the Signal: The Untol…

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Being, History and the Evolutionary Future (Content Minded Ep. 60). 2:34:29

2M ago2:34:29

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On this historic milestone episode 60 of Content Minded, I talk about many heavy things, especially around philosophy and politics. I talk about a book update, YIMBYs, a thread on masculine energy by RFH, and importantly the concept of being and the Event in the work of Martin Hiedegger as it relates to our concept of civilization and history. the …

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Synthpop Symphony 217 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco 80's New Wave @Anything Box Megamix! 2:00:00

2M ago2:00:00

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Synthpop Symphony 217 Book Of Love,Modigliani Lost in Your Eyes Extended B52’s,Summer of Love Extended Yazoo,Don’t Go DMX Remix Blaklight,Blind Vision Agency-V,We Can Erase You Matt Williams Radio Edit Die Sexual,On This Night Beyond Border,Lets Just Live DMX Remix Anything Box, Digital Visions Megamix Anything Box, Living in Oblivion Anything Box,…

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The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne 1:14:50

2M ago1:14:50

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Do you have what it takes to endure in the wilderness if lost? Chances are you have everything you need to survive in your backpack. In this week's themed discussion, we'll explain how to use your tools to live another day if lost. Share this episode with your hike-loving friend. Then, it's on to our book. Helena has a loving husband and two beauti…

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Synthpop Symphony 216 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco 80's plus and Matt Williams New Wave Mix! 2:00:00

2M ago2:00:00

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This weeks Synthpop Symphony 216 is absolutely fantastic! I took a week off and now I'm recharged and on the decks once again with new and classic modern electronic dance music!! In Hour One: This weeks new music and remixes come from Anything Box, Echo Image, Ferry Corsten with Simon Le Bon, a really great classic Information Society Megamix, Weir…

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I Am Not Your Negro by James Baldwin 45:28

2M ago45:28

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A filmmaker pulls together a writer's unfinished work to reveal truths about racial relations in America. The writer: James Baldwin The book: I Am Not Your Negro LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod…

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Fishtank Gnosticism Ft. Gabe Underground (Content Minded Ep. 59). 2:26:21

2M ago2:26:21

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Gabe Underground joins me for a special episode of Content Minded, where we discuss and deep dive into the theorycel significance of Fishtank Live season 1 and 2. We also discuss Nixon and Trump, critique "HBD liberalism", sexlectics, mythological figures, Jung and MORE! The whole thing is nearly 4 hours, where we talk about heavier topics surround…

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In 2053 The Dawn of World Storm 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Meg is a wealthy businesswoman who seeks shelter in her luxury bunker. She watches in horror as her home and businesses are destroyed. Nabo is a young man addicted to virtual reality gaming who gets trapped in an abandoned gas station during the storm. Carlos is an astronaut who volunteers to search for survivors. The storm causes widespread destru…

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Synthpop Symphony 156 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco 80's New Wave and Matt's 80's Retro Mix!! 2:00:01

3M ago2:00:01

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This is an episode from November 2022 never released on Podcasting platforms! Intro- 0:00, 1:10 Shed no Tears,Train to Spain,1:11 Angel,Erasure(Love Eternal Mix by TSF),4:30 See The Light, She Hates Emotions,8:48 Little15,Atlantic Popes,13:00 You Think You’re a Man,Divine,7:10 Time Will Tell,Eloquent,21:40 Step Aside,Lucca Leeloo,25:30 Picture of Y…

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Oppenheimer’s Biography: The Real Story Behind the Movie (Part 2) 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

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One of the most iconic figures of the 21st century faces the impact of a life-threatening conspiracy. After serving his country for decades, Oppenheimer's government proceeded on a campaign to take down this leader and burn his world to the root. This is the thrilling conclusion of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheim…

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Synthpop Symphony 215 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco 80's New Wave and Matt D Underground Lounge Mix! 2:00:00

3M ago2:00:00

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Synthpop Symphony 215 OMD, Secret Scenius,I Want More Tyco Brahe,1985 Camouflage,The Great Commandment Retro Remix Mix Red Flag,If I Ever AKa,Cruel Lovin’ Frida,Something's Going On Duran Duran, A View To a Kill Cliff Wedge,Dreams Amongst The Shadows Above and Beyond,Crazy Love RogueFX,In The Dead of Night Leathers,Crash BlackBook,Echoes and Shadow…

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Oppenheimer’s Biography: The Real Story Behind the Movie (Part 1) 1:09:07

3M ago1:09:07

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A brilliant and ambitious physicist whose connection to communism makes the FBI suspicious pushes through moral dilemmas to become the father of the atomic bomb. The Book: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer The Authors: Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/O…

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Content Satellite Ft. Mike of Pol (Content Minded Ep. 58). 2:03:08

3M ago2:03:08

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On this special Valentines Day edition of Content Minded, Mike of Pol finally joins me to discuss many things, such as Baudrillard's "Fatal Strategies" memes as a return of the object itself, Chris Chan lore, Irony Poisoning, the cult of normalcy, "practical collapse", Cody Wilson and more. the paid version on PATREON and SUBSTACK include 3 full ho…

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In 2052 Countdown to End Days 47:58

3M ago47:58

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As world scientists predict a catastrophic world weather event. On the cusp of such an event follow those who hide from the news of such an event. Who survives a new Earth? Humanity is at an evolutionary bottleneck. Some will survive, but who. And why are they the fortunate ones? Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Usi…

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Synthpop Symphony 214 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco 80's New Wave Mix and Dark Synth Mix! 2:00:00

3M ago2:00:00

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I have new music from T-4-2, KMFDM, Teleskop, Francesca E Luigi and Beyond Border with classics from T-4-2's 1992 album Intruder with a Paul Rob of Information Society produced track plus classic Anything Box and Marsheaux! Then let's talk about some mixes because there are lots of them. 1. Classic New Wave Mix with Blondie, INXS, Prince, Animotion…

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Falling by T.J. Newman 1:18:14

3M ago1:18:14

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You just boarded a flight to New York. There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard. What you don't know is that your pilot's family was kidnapped thirty minutes before the flight. For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die. The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane.…

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Synthpop Symphony 213 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco 80's New Wave and Fred Ventura's Spazio Disco 32 Mix! 2:13:51

3M ago2:13:51

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Episode 213 of Synthpop Symphony drops Friday and it's a massive show with brilliant new music and some amazing classics! In hour One: I premiere new tracks from two of my favorite 80's New Wave artists with new Bananarama track "Supernova" and The Pet Shop Boys with"Loneliness"! These are both amazing dance floor fillers! Also 2 new tracks from TR…

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The book is better - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann 1:21:46

3M ago1:21:46

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SEASON 5 IS HERE - and our first book is a doozie! The year is 1920, and the wealthiest people on earth all belong to one Native American tribe, The Osage Nation of Oklahoma. Soon, a trail of corpses unearths a sinister plot involving greed, murder, and the foundation of the FBI. After a spoiler-filled discussion, we'll break down some of history's…

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Selling you Vibes Ft. Disgraced Propagandist (Content Minded Ep. 57). 1:32:12

3M ago1:32:12

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On this episode of Content Minded, Issac Simpson, known as Disgraced Propagandist joins me to talk about the world of advertising, marketing and politics. we discuss "Woke Capital", dissident marketing, politics, religion and various other things. most of it is free, and the Paid version includes an expose on Silicon Valley rationalism and his expe…

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Synthpop Symphony 212 Synthwave Electropop Italo @Breathe Of My Leaves Premiere Mixes! 2:00:23

3M ago2:00:23

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I have a massive show lined up for Episode 212 of Synthpop Symphony to kick off your weekend! First up will be the new exclusive release of Breathe Of My Leaves new single"Stay" which is a freshly remixed single version that's pumped up and absolutely amazing. This will air in a new synth mix with all new music from Vogon Poetry, SCALA, Benjamin Ru…

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In 2052 Three Months Before the Apocalypse 56:14

4M ago56:14

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A story set in a dystopian near-future where climate disaster and political unrest have led to extreme prepping and survival measures. Madge loses her job at a data farming company and turns to Tai Chi. As doomsday fears grow, people build bunkers, flood walls, and even convert homes into shelters. What will ascetic Madge do to prepare for a chaoti…

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Synthpop Symphony 211 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Italo @DJ Matt D New Wave Mix! 2:15:21

4M ago2:15:21

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I've got a smokin' Synthpop Symphony lined up for you! Hour One: Lots and lots of new future classics from Rachel Santos, Permer, Parralox, Craspore + Angel Vox, Adina, La Badante with a new Italoconnection Remix, Lord and Master, Silent Audience, Zero Corporation and Kim Lunnar! Classics lined up from Cause & Effect, and Laura Branigan plus a mini…

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