Best Electronicmusic Podcasts (2026)

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Brad Barr on Songwriting, Human Imperfections, and Minimalism 1:08:28

1h ago1:08:28

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Brad Barr is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and, along with his brother Andrew, is half of the Americana, folk-rock group the Barr Brothers. The Barr Brothers just released their new album, Let it Hiss, which has a more vulnerable, stripped-down sound that embraces human imperfection and spirit. Brad and I had a great conversation about songw…

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#286 - The Epstein Files 'Christmas Dump': Clinton, Trump, Prince Andrew, & The 10 Co-Conspirators 1:02:02

8d ago1:02:02

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For years, the Epstein story sat half-exposed and half-buried—until the DOJ quietly released over 40,000 files. In this episode, investigative biographer Andrew Lownie breaks down what actually matters: missing evidence, sanitized redactions, and an investigation that admits to 10 co-conspirators yet charged only one person. From Clinton and Trump …

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7 Tips for a Successful #Jamuary2026 20:34

12d ago20:34

20:34

It's time for Jamuary, a challenge to create music and share it each day during the month of January. Jamuary is a powerful way to start your year with a creative bang! In this episode, I share 7 tips that will help you make the most of Jamuary and maximize your productivity and creativity! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Join the Music Pr…

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#285 - S*x, Power, Epstein, and the Crown: The Prince Andrew COVERUP | Andrew Lownie 2:01:00

29d ago2:01:00

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Investigative biographer Andrew Lownie joins the show to unpack the rise and fall of Prince Andrew, from his troubled childhood and war-hero image to financial corruption, Epstein, and royal protection at the highest levels. We explore Andrew’s marriage to Sarah Ferguson, the Trade Envoy scandals, intelligence entanglements, the Virginia Giuffre ca…

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How to Keep Creating When Life Gets Busy with Joshua Blum 1:46:52

29d ago1:46:52

1:46:52

Joshua Blum is the host of The Thirteenth Hour Podcast, a show about the creative process as it relates to writing, music, and imagination. He's also the author of The Thirteenth Hour, a fantasy adventure novel, and the creator of Once Upon a Dream—an 80's-inspired synth soundtrack to accompany the book. Josh builds a rich creative world around his…

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Vanyfox on Batida, Angolan Rhythms, African DJ Adventures and Making Deep Melodias 1:13:08

1M ago1:13:08

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Vanyfox is a DJ/producer taking the Portugal-born dance music genre batida to the world. Raised on the outskirts of Lisbon near the Quinta do Mocho neighborhood (home to many batida pioneers including Marfox and DJ Nervoso) and based in France, Vanyfox discusses his early memories and the emotions, experiences and production techniques that influen…

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#284 - The Great EPSTEIN FILES Fallout: Mossad, Michael Wolff, Missing Cameras, & Trump Knew? 30:27

1M ago30:27

30:27

In this episode of The Zach Show, we break down the most explosive new Jeffrey Epstein revelations following the release of 20,000+ estate documents and Trump’s order to disclose government files. We cover claims that Trump “knew about the girls,” secret emails showing journalist Michael Wolff advising Epstein on Trump strategy, and FBI footage tha…

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Snakes of Russia - Emotion Over Perfection 1:41:54

1M ago1:41:54

1:41:54

Joseph Holiday, who releases music as Snakes of Russia, returns to the podcast to talk about his latest album, Swallowed Whole Through the Mouth of Eternity. Joseph's music blends modular textures to create dark, moody, cinematic soundscapes. In this episode, we talk about how Joseph's approach has evolved since our last conversation, why limitatio…

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#283 - Scott Carney: How The Wellness Boom Became A GRIFTER Factory | EXPOSING The Griftoverse 49:33

2M ago49:33

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Investigative journalist Scott Carney joins Zach to trace his wild path from exposing India’s organ and human-remains trade to uncovering the dark psychology behind modern wellness gurus. Carney recounts the tragic death of a student who believed she’d achieved enlightenment, revealing how spiritual seeking can slide into psychosis. He explains how…

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Tommy Zee - Stop Drinking from the Infinite Well 1:45:32

2M ago1:45:32

1:45:32

Tommy Zee runs Tommy Zee and Co., a music production company that creates music for some of the world's largest brands like Nike, Adidas, Google, Sony, and more. He also runs Making Music for Brands, a platform where he teaches producers how to build careers creating music for commercial projects. This is the fourth time I've had Tommy on the podca…

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#282 - The HIDDEN History Of The Werewolf: Cursed Lovers, Serial Killers, & Twilight Heartthrobs 1:21:20

2M ago1:21:20

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From ancient Mesopotamia to Twilight, the werewolf has evolved from cursed lovers and cannibals to tragic heroes and pop icons. In this Halloween deep dive, Zach and Dr. Julie Labau trace 4,000 years of transformation, from gods punishing desire to colonizers weaponizing myths. The werewolf isn’t just a monster, it’s a mirror reflecting what every …

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Tom Cosm - Telepathic Instruments Co-Founder and Ableton Certified Trainer 1:11:56

2M ago1:11:56

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Tom Cosm is an electronic musician, Ableton Certified Trainer, and the technical co-founder of Telepathic Instruments. Widely known for his early Ableton Live tutorials and inventive use of hacked gear, Tom has built a reputation as a true audio mad scientist—transforming data, brainwaves, and even bugs into expressive sound. In this conversation, …

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#281 - Todd Purdum: CHAOS, Conga, & 'I Love Lucy' | The UNTOLD Story Of Desi Arnaz 44:42

3M ago44:42

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Todd Purdum joins Zach to unpack Desi Arnaz’s wild arc: raised like a prince in Cuba, exiled at 16 by revolution, hustling in Miami, inventing the conga craze, then conquering Broadway and Hollywood with Lucille Ball. We dig into trauma that fueled his genius, the invention of the three-camera sitcom, catching "Lightning In A Bottle" with I Love Lu…

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Plug-in Development and Live Performance with Soap Audio's Tom Carpenter 1:33:11

3M ago1:33:11

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Tom Carpenter is a musician, producer, and plug-in developer. He is currently on tour with his 3-piece indie electronic band, Moon Tower. Tom is a co-founder of Soap Audio, who recently released Soap Voice Cleaner, a plug-in designed to easily clean up spoke word audio. I spoke with Tom about his tour, Moon Tower, and Soap Voice Cleaner. Tom shared…

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Paul Harrington on Acid House Ecstasy, Hooliganism and Finding Heaven and Hell in Ibiza 59:18

3M ago59:18

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Paul Harrington is a British raver with a story to tell. A story about getting arrested in Ibiza with hundreds of E's in a cereal box. A story about the London acid house spots of the late 1980s and early 90s and running with violent football firms until euphoric anthems and a night on the doves at Legends turned his life around. A story about trad…

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#410: Your Best Music is Dying: 10 Habits of Prolific Music Producers 22:15

3M ago22:15

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https://brianfunk.comIs your best music not getting made? Do you struggle through the process? This video contains 10 habits of prolific music producers. Adopt them into your music making and let your best music come to life! Every time we make music is a unique and special experience. We will never be in exactly the same place again. We have to ta…

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#280 - Mick West: Charlie Kirk Conspiracies, Missile Vs. Mystery Orb, & UFO Cults EXPOSED 52:46

4M ago52:46

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On this episode of The Zach Show, Mick West joins Zach to trace how modern conspiracies form from the Charlie Kirk assassination to UFO lore. They examine social media speed, projection of political fears, and AI’s role in amplifying falsehoods such as Grok inventing quotes about the Kirk assassination. Mick shows why high-resolution footage often …

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FMM217 - Chasing Quality, Losing Progress 29:59

4M ago29:59

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We all want to write better music. But what if your pursuit of quality is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of the Finish More Music Podcast, we explore the hidden trap that catches so many creatives off guard. It starts with a healthy desire to improve… But quickly spirals into: comparison, perfectionism, overthinking and endless de…

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#279 - Omer Bartov: “50,000 Must Die": LEAKED Israeli Audio & Omer Bartov On Gaza's GENOCIDE (Part 2) 55:47

4M ago55:47

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Leaked audio from Israel’s former chief of military intelligence, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, reveals him saying “50,000 dead in Gaza is necessary” and that Palestinians “need a Nakba” to learn the cost of resistance. In this conversation, genocide scholar Omer Bartov unpacks the implications: the blurred line between war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and…

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Episode 216: Your Tracks Are a Journal of Your Life 20:04

4M ago20:04

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Your music isn't just a series of sessions that lead to loops, half-finished tracks, or a folder of finished pieces… It's a reflection of your path, your growth, and your identity as an artist. In this episode, we explore how every session you sit down to write is shaping the story of your life. Whether it's a win, a struggle, or a breakthrough—it …

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Ableton Certified Trainer Side Brain 1:33:28

4M ago1:33:28

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Yeuda Ben Atar, aka Side Brain, is one of the most knowledgable and prolific Ableton Certified Trainers out there. He recently released his 100th weekly episode of his music production Study Group. He's got some exciting new Ableton Live tools, such as his Push Trigger FX, MIDI Bounce, and Flin for Push. We spoke about his teaching and work and his…

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#278 - Omer Bartov: Israel's SHADOW BluePrint For Gaza: Make It Unlivable, Then Make Them DISAPPEAR (Part 1) 56:09

4M ago56:09

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Genocide scholar Omer Bartov joins The Zach Show for part 1 of this conversation to explain why, by May 2024, it was “no longer possible to deny” Israel’s genocidal intent in Gaza. We dig into the Rafah operation, the systematic destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools, bulldozers flattening entire neighborhoods, mass starvation, and leaders in…

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Sarah Belle Reid - Learning Sound and Synthesis 1:26:32

5M ago1:26:32

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Sarah Belle Reid is a trumpet player, composer, educator, and sonic explorer whose work combines classical performance, experimental electronics, and modular synthesis. With a background in conservatory training and a fearless embrace of improvisation and technology, Sarah's music blurs boundaries—merging extended trumpet techniques, custom-built s…

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#277 - Philip Shenon: The Vatican’s HIDDEN History: Hitler, the CIA, & Protecting Predators 54:20

5M ago54:20

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In this episode of The Zach Show, award-winning journalist Philip Shenon, author of Jesus Wept, takes us inside the Vatican’s most turbulent century. From Pope Pius XII’s meeting with Hitler and his controversial silence during the Holocaust, to Pope John XXIII’s revolutionary Vatican II reforms, we trace the Church’s battles over power, mercy, and…

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Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground 1:42:56

5M ago1:42:56

1:42:56

Terre Thaemlitz aka DJ Sprinkles talks about her musical life, from the roller discos of Minnesota and Missouri to the transsexual bars and ambient rooms of NYC in the 80s and 90s, from deep house and noise shows in Japan to present-day Panorama Bar and Dekmantel. Vivian and co-host Thomas Venker speak to Terre about electronic music and queerness,…

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Mixerman and the Ultimate Guide to Producing Records, Music, and Songs 2:10:23

5M ago2:10:23

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Mixerman (Eric Sarafin) is a gold and platinum-selling producer, mixer, engineer, and author whose credits include The Pharcyde, Ben Harper, Spearhead, Lifehouse, Barenaked Ladies, and Foreigner. Known for his no-nonsense approach and razor-sharp insights, Mixerman has spent decades working at the highest levels of the industry—both in iconic L.A. …

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#276 - How To DISAPPEAR In 2025 (And Why You Might Need To) 43:42

5M ago43:42

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What does it really take to disappear in 2025? In this episode, we dive into the surreal world of extreme-privacy consultants, people who charge tens of thousands to make you untraceable. From 191 virtual debit cards to fake dogs and burner phones in Faraday bags, these modern-day Disappearers help CEOs, crypto millionaires, and paranoid civilians …

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The ONLY Secret to Making Music... 27:54

5M ago27:54

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There's really only one secret I can tell you that will help you make more music, have more fun making it, and leave you more satisfied with what you make. Work Fast. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Adam Rokhsar on the Music Production Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xsm_PGb9vM Some Good Evil The Master Plan EP - https://distrok…

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The Art of Mastering with Oscar Zambrano 1:06:56

6M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

Oscar Zambrano is a mastering engineer and the founder of Zampol Productions, a New York City studio known for mastering an impressive range of records—from Spotify Singles to avant-garde jazz to Broadway cast albums. With 20 years in the industry, Oscar has become a go-to name for artists who want their music treated with care, precision, and a de…

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#275 - Nick Bryant: Jeffrey Epstein’s Blackmail Empire | BIGGER Than You Were Told (Replay) 1:10:57

6M ago1:10:57

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As the DOJ now claims no Epstein client list exists and Epstein-related files remain sealed, we’re re-releasing one of the most explosive interviews we’ve ever done. This is Part 2 of our deep dive with investigative journalist Nick Bryant, originally recorded in October 2024. Nick connects Epstein’s rise, from college dropout to Mossad-linked blac…

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#274 - Dr. Sander van der Linden: Is MISINFORMATION The Next Biological Weapon? 1:04:01

6M ago1:04:01

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Professor Sander van der Linden’s fascination with misinformation traces back to his own family’s scars under Nazism, a regime that perfected propaganda so insidious it seeped invisibly into everyday life. In his award-winning book Foolproof, van der Linden argues that misinformation is a psychological virus, spreading through minds the way a biolo…

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Aqeel Aadam - Making Plug-ins for the Curious and Open-Minded 1:34:12

6M ago1:34:12

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Aqeel Aadam is a musician, sound designer, and plugin developer blending modular synthesis with a love of nature and organic textures. Through his company, Aqeel Aadam Sound, he creates audio plugins for the curious and open-minded. He creates tools that spark inspiration rather than dictate outcomes. Aqeel and I explore the connection between natu…

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#273 - Otis Brown III: Do Music Schools Really BREAK You Like in Whiplash? 1:50:50

7M ago1:50:50

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Otis Brown III didn’t just grow up around music, he was shaped by it. With a father who drummed for legends like James Brown and Al Green, and a mother who was a classically trained pianist and choir director, Otis was raised in a home where rhythm and soul were a way of life. In this episode, we trace Otis’s journey from early church gigs to Donal…

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Toru - Host of the ProducerHead Podcast 1:54:26

7M ago1:54:26

1:54:26

Julian Astri, aka Toru, is a music producer, educator, and the host of the ProducerHead Podcast, a show dedicated to amplifying the voices of beatmakers, producers, and creatives at every stage of their journey. Through his work, Toru fosters a culture of consistency, curiosity, and community in music production—offering motivation and real-world i…

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HAAi on Doofs, Pingers, Acid Lizards and Risk-Taking in Techno 1:35:25

7M ago1:35:25

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In anticipation of her new album, HUMANISE, on Mute Records, we talk to DJ & producer HAAi about how a young hairdresser from a small town Down Under landed in London, broke up with her psych rock band, fell in love with house and techno and ended up on the world's biggest stages. Topics include wild rave locations, drug trips, fat pants, dinosaur …

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#272 - Agent Steve Murphy: 400 Kilos, CIA Lies, and a $300K Hit | The Real DEA Story Of HUNTING Escobar 2:45:50

7M ago2:45:50

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What does it take to bring down the most powerful drug lord in modern history? In this gripping episode, DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy, one of the agents who helped take down Pablo Escobar, joins me to unpack the truth behind the manhunt that inspired Netflix’s Narcos. From gunfights in Miami and undercover stings gone sideways, to the 18-month ch…

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