Best Damon Peters Podcasts (2024)

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REPETE: Ben Lomas And E.T. 1:07:10

5d ago1:07:10

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Ben Lomas has never seen ET... until now. In this hilarious episode Pete chats to comedian Ben Lomas about this Spielberg classic, getting more emotional in movies with kids and THAT Police Academy scene. See more of Peter Helliar Podcast Website Produced at Castaway Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystu…

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Ep 355 - Lester Spence, Hustle-Knocker And Scholar Of Black Neoliberalism 1:27:46

6d ago1:27:46

1:27:46

The guys lock in with Prof. Lester Spence, whose decades of scholarship about Black politic-building, hip-hop, and the sociopolitical turn toward neoliberalism help all of us make sense of the contradictions our culture, political system, and economy pretend don't exist. He's the author of Stare In the Darkness: The Limits of Hip-hop and Black Poli…

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Ep 354 - John Perkins, Econonomic Hitman And Forging Force For A Life Economy 1:03:48

22h ago1:03:48

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On this episode, the guys welcome writer John Perkins. Best known for his politically and socially significant text Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, in which he describes playing a role in a process of economic colonization of Third World countries on behalf of what he portrays as a cabal of corporations, banks, and the United States government,…

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REPETE: Clare Bowditch and ROCKY 1:25:52

19d ago1:25:52

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Clare Bowditch has never seen ROCKY .... UNTIL NOW Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNY Recorded and Produced at Castaway Studios, Collingwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See o…

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178 | Matthew Curry, Guitar Hero on the Rise, Plugs In 1:04:03

8d ago1:04:03

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29-year-old Guitarist/frontman MATTHEW CURRY plugs in a cherry Gibson SG, and within the first few notes of this episode, you'll hear why his star is on the rise: He's got fire in his fingers, and soul in his voice. I first saw Matthew on the Rock Legends cruise, where, in just the opening song of his commanding set on the big outdoor stage, I knew…

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Ep 353 - Eric Williams, Silver Room Owner And Community Jewel 1:16:14

14d ago1:16:14

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Sometimes a simple title doesn't even come close to encapsulating who someone is or why they are important to the fabric of our city. This episode's guest Eric Williams is definitely one of those people. He is the owner of The Silver Room, a Chicago institution and brand whose mission is to create a global community through art and culture, as well…

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REPETE: Dr. Chris Brown and Chopper 1:32:41

26d ago1:32:41

1:32:41

Doctor Chris Brown has never seen Chopper ... UNTIL NOW TV Vet, Broadcaster and Photographer Dr. Chris Brown chats with Pete Helliar about Chris' 3 favourite films; Top Gun; Dumb and Dumber and ; The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, then take a deep dive into watching the Aussie Classic CHOPPER for the first time. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@…

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Ep 352 - Rev. Tanya Lozano Washington, Holder Of Health For The Hood 1:01:30

15d ago1:01:30

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This episode's guest is Rev. Tanya Lozano Washington, the co-founder of community health and care organization Healthy Hood Chicago. Tanya talks about how she came to understand the links between personal and communal health, the lineages she stewards as a member of one of Chicago's most impactful movement families, and the complicated relationship…

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REPETE: Ben Hurley and The Usual Suspects 1:30:34

1M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

NZ comic and TV presenter Ben Hurley chats with Pete Helliar about Ben's 3 favourite films; Mystery Men; Hot Fuzz; Twelve Monkeys, then take a deep dive into watching the Ultimate twist movie The Usual Suspects for the first time. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link belo…

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REWIND | Greg Kihn and Ry Kihn - 2017 1:36:29

29d ago1:36:29

1:36:29

GREG KIHN — the legendary rock radio hitmaker — died on August 13, 2024, so today we celebrate him with an encore of our epic 2017 guitar hang and interview/jam with him and his longtime lead guitar player RY (who also happens to be his son). ORIGINAL EPISODE NOTES:Today, the guitar 'copter descends upon Soundtek Studios in San Jose, California, to…

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Ep 351 - Sheila Bedi, Lawyer For Liberation 58:18

1M ago58:18

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As Chicago gears up for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, we get in tune with movement lawyer and professor Sheila Bedi, who breaks down some of the changes in CPD policy that Chicagoans engaging in direct action should know about. We also talk about the beautiful, challenging, and important ways Sheila has provided care and protection for b…

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REPETE: Todd Sampson and The Shawshank Redemption 1:44:21

2M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

Broadcaster and filmmaker Todd Sampson chats with Pete Helliar about his three favourite films; Apocalypse Now; Out Of Africa; and Garden State. For this episode, Todd watched The Shawshank Redemption for the first time and let's Pete know what he thinks of this classic prison movie. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some c…

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Ep 350 - State Senator Robert Peters, Champion of Transformative Incrementalism 1:14:46

2M ago1:14:46

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In this episode of AirGo, we sit down with State Senator Robert Peters for a deep dive into the current political landscape and the transformative initiatives he's championing. Senator Peters explores how he contributed to the abolition of cash bond in IL, his commitment to getting tangible policy passed in contribution to movement, and the approac…

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Damon Herriman and The Graduate 1:19:04

2M ago1:19:04

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Australian actor Damon Herriman loves Dustin Hoffman but had never seen his breakout film debut, The Graduate, until now. Was Damon seduced by Mrs Robinson? Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNY See omnystudio.co…

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Ep 349 - Manasseh, Singer Of Circles And Smiles 57:08

2M ago57:08

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Singer, songwriter, and dreamweaver Manasseh joins Dame and Kiss for this freewheeling kickback of an interview. A heartfelt vocalist with pipes that pierce through, Manasseh shares some vulnerable experiences that deromanticize the artist's life and show the day-to-day challenges of pursuing a life built around your craft. SHOW NOTESGet in tune wi…

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177 | Michael "Fish" Herring 1:53:55

2M ago1:53:55

1:53:55

From CHRISTINA AGUILERA and 2PAC to SISQÓ and FRANK OCEAN, guitarist/composer MICHAEL “FISH” HERRING can be heard with a wide range of superstars. On this episode, we “land the ‘copter” on Fish’s front lawn, head into his amazing home studio, plug in some Yamaha guitars (Fish into a Line 6 Helix running though studio monitors, yours truly into a BO…

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Colin Lane and Erin Brockovich 1:35:36

2M ago1:35:36

1:35:36

Australian comedy legend, TV host and thespian, Colin Lane joins Pete to research and uncover the truth of the film Erin Brockovich. Has Colin Lane ever used his cleavage to fight injustice? Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.spe…

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Simon 'Yon' Hall and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 56:52

2M ago56:52

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Simon 'Yon' Hall is no stranger to You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet, last time he joined us, it was for In The Heat of the Night. But after running into each other at a theatre production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Pete and Yon decided to watch it and talk about it! Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link belo…

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Ep 348 - Live with Akenya and Page May from 2019 (Dig in the Crates) 1:12:52

2M ago1:12:52

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This episode we dig in the AirGo crates back to fall of 2019, when we had the joy of hosting a live episode of AirGo with the brilliant organizer Page May and multihyphenate musical superstar Akenya, who will be performing this weekend at the always chill and fun Pitchfork Festival right here in Chicago. Enjoy this goofy and wonderful live episode …

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REPETE: Sam Taunton and Kramer Vs Kramer 1:38:31

2M ago1:38:31

1:38:31

Sam Taunton has never seen Kramer Vs Kramer .... UNTIL NOW Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Peter Helliar, Castaway Studios

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Ep 347 - Ashley O'Shay, Unapologetic Director 1:33:47

3M ago1:33:47

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Grounded visionary and dope filmmaker Ashley O'Shay joins Dame and Kiss on this episode of AirGo. Ashley is the director of Unapologetic, an impactful and loving feature documentary capturing two fierce abolitionists whose upbringing and experiences shape their activism and views on Black liberation. The film premiered at the BlackStar Film Festiva…

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Jane Kennedy and Lord of the Rings 51:54

3M ago51:54

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We're joined by actress, broadcaster and all round legend, Jane Kennedy! While her resume is extensive, there's something she can add for the very first time, watching Lord of the Rings. But what does she think? Does she find rings that precious? Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the spea…

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Ep 346 - Senite, The.BlkRoom Co-Founder and Emergent Star 56:20

3M ago56:20

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The guys head over to The.BlkRoom, a Chicago-based organization and co-creation studio facilitating opportunities for BIPOC artists and creatives across the city, to chat with the effervescent and protagonistic Senite! The vocalist, songwriter, and co-founder of this transformative community space talks about the grief rituals she's been moving thr…

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Hugh Van Cuylenburg and Boyz n the Hood 1:23:32

3M ago1:23:32

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Founder of The Resilience Project, and co-host of The Imperfects, Hugh Van Cuylenburg had never seen Boyz n the Hood, until now... Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNY See o…

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BONUS - How to Survive the End of the World w/ Autumn Brown & adrienne maree brown 1:10:45

3M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

We've got a little podswap for ya with our friends Autumn and adrienne maree brown of the How to Survive the End of the World podcast! Make sure you go click subscribe on their wonderful show and get in tune with this show that delves into the practices we need as a community, to move through endings and to come out whole on the other side, whateve…

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Dr Richard Harris and The Truman Show 56:11

3M ago56:11

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Dr Richard Harris OAM, was named a hero after his efforts in the Thai cave rescue, he's truly a remarkable person, and we are honoured to have him on You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet! He joins us after watching the 1998 Peter Weir film starring Jim Carrey and Laura Linney, The Truman Show. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some c…

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Ep 345 - Live @ Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution 27:28

3M ago27:28

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The guys hop on stage at the Court Theatre in Hyde Park for a live conversation with writer Nambi E. Kelley and director Tasia A. Jones about their new play Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution. The production covers the life of visionary movement thinker and organizer Stokely Carmichael/Kwame Ture, whose work spans from the early work of SNCC across…

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Concetta Caristo and Sunset Boulevard 59:17

3M ago59:17

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You may have heard her across Triple J, or caught one of her stand up gigs, Concetta Caristo is a star on the rise! But there is one thing she had never done, watch the 1950 noir comedy, Sunset Boulevard, that was until now! Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Kee…

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176 | Chris Cain Plays the Blues for You and Previews His New Album, Good Intentions Gone Bad 1:19:25

4M ago1:19:25

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Albert King and B.B. King both loved CHRIS CAIN. And so will you. Previewing tracks from his new album, Good Intentions Gone Bad (out July 19th on Alligator Records), and playing a ton of guitar (as well as singing!) for you, blues legend Cain jams with host Jude Gold and shows you how he went from being a little kid going with his dad to attend co…

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One Million Experiments PSA #2 - Screenings in Twin Cities, Durham, Detroit, and Indianapolis! 1:38

4M ago1:38

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Come find the 1ME crew on tour over the next couple of weeks hosting screenings, performances, and conversations around our film One Million Experiments! We will be in Minneapolis on 6/19, Durham on 6/26, Detroit on 6/29, and Indianapolis on 6/30. Come say hi!Find all the info and RSVP at https://www.respairmedia.com/events…

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Ep 344 - Morgan Elise Johnson, Movement Journalism Leader & Co-Founder of The Triibe 1:16:21

4M ago1:16:21

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We're joined by bonafide genius and bonafide friend Morgan Elise Johnson! Morgan's the publisher and cofounder of The Triibe, a digital media platform that is reshaping the narrative of Black Chicago and giving ownership back to the people. Their original works in journalism and documentary, alongside creative writing and video, capture the multifa…

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LIVE Nick Cody and Back to the Future 38:41

4M ago38:41

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You may have heard Nick Cody across the airwaves on the Fox, seen him on The Project, and caught him at any of his shows... But only now does he understand why he would get called Marty McFly when sporting a certain jacket. Only 40 years after its release, he finally watches Back to the Future. Pete and Nick are also joined by Zoe Coombs Marr and C…

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Ep 343 - Dylan Rodriguez, Pt. 2 - Counterinsurgent Scholar-Activist 58:23

4M ago58:23

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NOTE - this is the second part of our convo with Dylan Rodriguez. Hop back to the previous episode to catch the first half of the convo!The AirGo crew is joined by a longtime thought leader in the global movement for abolition, Dylan Rodriguez. Dylan is a teacher, scholar, organizer and collaborator who has maintained a day job as a Professor at th…

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Rob Carlton and Stand By Me 51:13

4M ago51:13

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Rob Carlton is a staple in Australia television, you've seen an Aussie TV show, you've seen Rob Carlton. But today he's doing something he's never done before, watching a classic '80s coming of age film, based off a book by Stephen King, Stand By Me. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the …

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SE8 EP123 TEMPO : Jerome Dupuy (Delta Running Project) 1:12:24

4M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Geoff & Neil speak to the French man responsible for one of Sydney’s booming performance focused running clubs, Jerome Dupuy. Hear how the Delta Running Project has scaled from 4 to 100+ members over a short period of time, how they fill a pre-elite inclusive performance based niche in the community & amazingly how all 70 of their runners managed t…

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Ep 342 - Dylan Rodriguez, Pt. 1 - Counterinsurgent Scholar-Activist 1:06:47

4M ago1:06:47

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The AirGo crew is joined by a longtime thought leader in the global movement for abolition, Dylan Rodriguez. Dylan is a teacher, scholar, organizer and collaborator who has maintained a day job as a Professor at the University of California-Riverside since 2001. His lifework focuses on liberationist, anticolonial, and abolitionist confrontations wi…

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Ep 341 - Nicole Humphrey of NAHCreate, Advocate and Collaborator for Chicago's Creativity 1:07:12

4M ago1:07:12

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This episode's guest is Nicole Humphrey, a thoughtful and consistent figure in the city's creative arts scene for the past decade. Nicole is an advocate and ambassador to the Chicago arts scene, and a talented artist in her own right too. She's the founder of NAHCreate, a marketing and strategy firm that offers innovative solutions for creative mar…

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REPETE: Ross Noble and Risky Business 1:03:06

4M ago1:03:06

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We've all seen the famous scene of Tom Cruise dancing in his underwear to Bob Seger's old time rock and roll, but when Ross Noble watched that scene in context, he found it underwhelming. Live from the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Ross Noble shares his thoughts on Risky Business after watching it for the first time. Feel free to email us at yasnypodca…

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Ep 340 - Frsh Waters, PIVOT Gang Deacon and West Side Legend 1:13:53

5M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

The guys head to LA to talk with rapper, community presence, and Pivot Gang champion Frsh Waters. Frsh brings his whole self to the conversation, shares some remarkable Pivot stories from the early days of one of hip hop's best groups, and reflects on how incarceration shifted his relationship to community, artistry, and himself.SHOW NOTESFollow Fr…

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175 | Damon Wood Relives Smoking Section's "Smooth & Nasty" Grooves 1:28:24

5M ago1:28:24

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More than just an interview and jam with the great guitarist DAMON WOOD (currently of SEAL PARTY), this episode is also a portal back to the amazing "thrash funk" era of San Francisco Bay Area music, an exciting time in the late '80s/early '90s when live bands pushing an infectious new genre of music ruled the Bay Area clubs. Some of the acts comin…

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REPETE: Kate Langbroek and Fight Club 1:42:36

5M ago1:42:36

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Comedian, presenter and writer Kate Langbroek has never seen Fight Club... ... UNTIL NOW Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ep 339 - Kahari Rastafari, Visual Artist and Familial Collaborator 1:03:52

5M ago1:03:52

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The AirGo crew is joined by pal and community stalwart Kahari Rastafari, a dope visual artist and wonderful soul who has been a participant in Chicago's creative and social movement communities for years. He is a part of the Mural Moves Paint crew which has designed and installed many large scale murals over the city of Chicago, and is a founder of…

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REPETE: Lachy Hulme and Touch of Evil 1:46:38

5M ago1:46:38

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They didn't think it could be done, but Pete finally managed to find a film that Lachy Hulme hasn't seen, Touch of Evil. The film, directed by Orson Welles is regarded by many as one of the last great noir films of the classic era. Lachy shares his Francis Ford Coppola stacked list of favourite films, and his admiration of John Travolta's acting. F…

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One Million Experiments - Bonus Ep! with Collective Justice 1:19:03

5M ago1:19:03

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The crew snuck back into the lab for this bonus episode of One Million Experiments, which is being shared her on AirGo too! Dame and Kiss talk with Martina and Matt from Collective Justice, a Seattle-based restorative justice organization brought together by a diverse group of survivors and imprisoned community members in Washington State. Between …

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REPETE: Alexei Toliopoulos and Dead Poets Society 1:36:34

5M ago1:36:34

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Alexei Toliopoulos has been ROASTED for never watching a huge film from a director he admires... Dead Poets Society was a crucial pivot in Robin Williams career, and was another notch on the belt of Australia director Peter Weir. Today, Alexi seizes the day (and film), carpe diem! Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comm…

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Ep 338 - Angel Bat Dawid, Black American Music Oracle 1:24:05

5M ago1:24:05

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AirGo gets interdimensional this episode with the multispacial multihyphenate Angel Bat Dawid, a Black American Composer, Improviser, Clarinetist, Pianist, Vocalist, Educator and DJ. An unabashed and unapologetic creative force in Chicago and beyond, Angel is a bandleader and performer in the tradition of experimental Black American music. She chat…

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174 | Vic Johnson Invites You Into Sammy Hagar's Studio, Where He Plugs In an Amazing Guitar Rig 2:27:30

5M ago2:27:30

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Vic Johnson returns! The longtime lead guitarist for Sammy Hagar, Vic invites you into Hagar’s Northern California studio, where he fires up his glorious “tri-stereo” wet/dry/wet rig and demonstrates some tones, plays some riffs, takes a few solos, and relives adventures with everyone from Total Eclipse — his badass ’90s metal band — to the the Bus…

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Lawrence Mooney and The NeverEnding Story 51:24

5M ago51:24

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There isn't a whole lot that Lawrence Mooney hasn't done, he's been on stage, radio and tv, however today he's joining You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet to do something for the very first time... It includes a magical book, a land called Fantasia, and a dog/dragon hybrid, it's the first time that Lawrence Mooney has seen the NeverEnding Story. Feel free t…

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REWIND | Nile Rodgers Transforms a David Bowie Guitar Sketch Into a Megahit 17:34

5M ago17:34

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From hearing David Bowie strum a simple acoustic chord pattern while singing the words "let's dance" to transforming the sketch into the superstar singer's biggest hit, NILE RODGERS (in this flashback to Episode 125) relives step by step how he pulled off the feat. He also details meeting a new musician on the session — a future guitar hero that Bo…

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