Join Harry Rashid, Chairman of Wood Green Business Improvement District and owner of 3 McDonald's restaurants employing some 300 staff. Through his community activity and restaurant business he is living proof that business can play a big part in helping local communities thrive. This is the podcast for all things business and community in Wood Green!
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Join Conor Kelly as he reviews the news and responds to the right's talking points with firm, informative opinions.
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My name is Jamie Lidell and I'm gonna delve into the heady magic of creating music in a modern studio, probe the depths of production, get tech crazy with mixing tricks, studio skills and equipment. I'll be joined by fellow musicians, engineers and all-round audiophiles who kindly share their tips, stories and ingenious insight from the bizarre world of music production. I shall answer questions and seek knowledge from other music makers on a quest to discover how to make things sound RIGHT. ...
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HOWA EP129 - Taylor Deupree & Joseph Branciforte
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A fascinating and frankly bonkers translation has taken place Taylor Deupree’s original album Stil., released in 2002 was made with 100% digital techniques with a heavy dose of microsound, layering and looping. It now exists as something wildly different and yet painstakingly based on that work. This new iteration is a 100% acoustic version which t…
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Episode 64: The Debate Between Gov. Walz and J.D. Vance, Hurricane Helen’s Devastating Impact on the Country, Trump’s Calls for an Hour of Violence
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In today's episode of The Progressive American, I go over the recent debate between Walz and Vance, Hurricane Helene, Trump's calls for an hour of violence! FOLLOW THE PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN Twitter: https://x.com/prog_americanTikTok: / theprogressive_american Facebook: / progressiveamericannews
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Episode 63: Gov. Tim Walz vs. Sen. J.D. Vance: The Vice-Presidential Debate
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While the presidential candidates likely will not debate again, their running mates will face off! FOLLOW THE PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN Twitter: https://x.com/prog_american TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theprogressive_american Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveAmericannews/ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7twE1jf0DM8bmPIhsUbgvSsi=3a6f7…
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Episode 62: Reagan and Trump: Interview with Max Boot
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In this episode of The Progressive American, I interview Max Boot about his new book, "REAGAN: His Life and Legend," discussing the differences between Donald Trump and his Republican predecessor.FOLLOW THE PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN My Website: https://theprogressiveamerican.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/prog_american…
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I was lucky enough to be introduced to Hauschka a.k.a. Volker Bertelmann thanks to my friend Dana Wachs who was a pod guest on EP71. He’s had quite the wonderful and interesting adventure in music. It’s quite rare that you find someone who plays prepared Piano so deftly and was also once known as a rapper. Clearly, this was not going to be your ave…
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Meet my team member Nazrul. Nazrul has a very special landmark to celebrate here at McDonalds — 25 years in the job! A lot has changed in that time from our menu to the technology in our restaurants, and we discuss it in this episode, recorded from my restaurant in Wood Green.
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Kazim Rashid is an artist, manager, and creative director based in Berlin and London. I found out about him through my good friend David Okumu who is our magical, mutual connection. Aside from his work as a manager, Kazim is chief creative officer at Resident Advisor, the world's largest and most influential electronic music platform. His work ofte…
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Juggling motherhood, hospitality work and apprenticeships
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Meet my amazing team member Claudine — she has just completed the HR Level 5 apprenticeship here at McDonald’s with a distinction! She managed this while juggling life as a mum and working in our busy Wood Green restaurant. I caught up with Claudine in this episode.
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Episode 61: Kamala Harris Enters the Race: Could She Beat Trump?
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In an unprecedented move, Vice President Kamala Harris replaces President Joe Biden in a bid for the White House. Here are some considerations. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b... FOLLOW THE PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN Twitter: https://x.com/prog_american TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprogressive_americanFacebook: https://www.facebook.c…
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Im going to read from the press release this time coz its a good’n The simpatico sophomore album by the unstoppably prolific Alex Paterson and fellow Orb original Andy Falconer is an epic sail through the sky at night. Helmed by gentle spirits with warmth in their hearts, ‘SETI’ feels cold and dark, yet also glowing and welcoming. Aboard a cosy can…
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Episode 60: My Thoughts on the Trump vs Biden Debate
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The following was originally released on my YouTube channel. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGqed1aq4t0&t=3s FOLLOW THE PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN Twitter: https://x.com/prog_american Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveAmericannews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprogressive_american…
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Bones.... Wind.... Caves.... A simpler time When we apes first tooted.. the fluuuute Yes it’s wild how far we’ve come and Matthew Herbert and I go back a bit too .. I mean not to the flute tooting era but we go back. He speaks during this chat of his achievements as an evolved ape and many had me gasping ! He tells of multiple slippers that he can …
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Talking apprenticeships with Sinem and Merve
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This week, I join to of my fantastic McDonald's team members, Sinem and Merve, to talk training. Sinem has just successfully completed her level 5 HR apprenticeship, and Merve is doing it currently. Providing quality training opportunities like this is very important to me, and the foundation of our business. Happily, the team are getting a lot out…
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Episode 59: How the Senate Fell into Partisanship: Interview with Ira Shapiro
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In this episode of The Progressive American, I interview senate expert and author Ira Shapiro about the importance of the United States Senate and how Mitch McConnell has exacerbated its downfall. His recent work, "The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America," is available for purchase with an updated edition. htt…
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The Progressive American is back again! This time, I will cover the announcement that Biden will debate Trump in June and September, going over the various strengths and weaknesses of said debate. = The Progressive American Website=https://theprogressiveamerican.com/ My response to Candace Owens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLMc0drUJrE&t=0s…
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Episode 59: Candace Owens Thinks Russia is Better Than America. It isn't
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In a failed attempt to debunk Jon Stewart and Fareed Zakaria, Candace Owens equivocates between Russia and America. =Check out The Progressive American website= https://theprogressiveamerican.com/
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Response Video To Candace Owens Coming Out Soon
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The Progressive American is back! This Friday, I will respond to Candace Owens' ridiculous comparisons between the United States and Russia's quality of life and freedom.Check out The Progressive American website: https://theprogressiveamerican.com/
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Superbooth 2024 here I come Im in a rush but I promised a show so here it is :) This is the second celebration of a wonderful maker in the eurorack world. Meet Instruo. The company was founded by Jason Lim who is the guest on this episode and we discuss how a company like this can exist in the wild electric world. The kind of knowledge it takes. Th…
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HOWA EP 123 - MATTHEW OF ALM BUSY CIRCUITS
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Im joined by Matthew Allum (ALM/Busy Circuits) as we discuss the origins of one of the best loved and most popular eurorack modules of all time Pam’s New Workout (and subsequent PRO form) How does a person go from having a thought of an afternoon to running one of the worlds most beloved modular synth companies? All shall be revealed! For those sen…
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were you the co-developer of ableton live? ah no but Mr Henke very much was. Think about that for a minute. It’s easy to forget as he’ll never bring it up without being prompted. He’s not big on the dwelling and far more interested in his current obsessions. Special interests (SPINS) as they are called are the things driving the REAL artists of whi…
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With 20 albums under his own name and his instrumental group Cosmo, the man knows how to make a record. He is a wildly accomplished and successful songwriter. For example in 2003 Harris he received the Grammy Award for Song Of The Year for Norah Jones’ breakout hit “Don’t Know Why,” from her debut album, Come Away With Me, which has sold almost 30 …
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I met Jim thanks to the wonderful master of mastering Heba Kadry who's based in New York (whi btw that just finished mastering my new LP!) She used him to assist in the making of her room and that set me on a journey to get my place into shape too. Him and his team at Sondhus did an excellent job and I've been loving my light and airy attic so much…
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Episode 58: Talking with Ill-11th Congressional Candidate Qasim Rashid
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In today's episode of The Progressive American, I talk to Qasim Rashid, a Democrat running for the nomination for Illinois' 11th Congressional District. Information on Qasim: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uipOVR6pBxsjYcyaqLEizgOJ_8MK6lDx8RRN4RTATys/edit?usp=sharing FOLLOW THE PROGRESSIVE AMERICANTWITTER: https://twitter.com/prog_americanTIK T…
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Episode 57: Kevin Phares Has a Horrible Take on Putin and Tucker Carlson
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In yet another example of his lackluster media coverage, conservative podcaster Kevin Phares defends Tucker Carlson's terrible interview with Vladimir Putin.Kev's Original video: https://www.youtube.com/live/5DtMb3Gc...My first response to Kev: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42y9k...Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y...=Intro Music=Dev…
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I have Patreon :) https://www.patreon.com/HOWA You can join now for as little as $1.50 a month. All sounds from this episode will go to those on the upper tier and I want to thank everyone for their support! It really helps me keep the show going. _____ Medasin aka Grant Nelson is a feeler. I was initially drawn to his sample packs like a moth to t…
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If you want to directly help support me in the pod work please consider joining my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/HOWA All sounds from this episode will go to those on the upper tier ! There’s over 4GB of audio from the experiments I did with the Oxi one using a custom tape machine, wild analog gear and generally odd stuff to yield those good samp…
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Merriment abound ! It's that time again when sonic stockings are stuffed. This time with a fireside ramble twixt myself and the legend that is Dj Shadow as we celebrate his new LP "Action Adventure" Welcome. I hope this finds you in good health and merry mood as the season sheds it's joy upon you. If joy is in short supply and the period feels clau…
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Quiz time. Who's recent LP did Thom Yorke executive produce? Answer: Clark. Pretty obvious from the title of the show but think about that for a minute. Thom Yorke. Bloody hell. I mean in terms of endorsements, there's few higher and there's good reason for TM to be Clarking, the C man is pumping out the goods and has been for yonks. Ack eye. We me…
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He's worked with Donny Hathaway. That's it. That's all the intro he really ought to need. I mean can you IMAGINE being in the room with Donny singing? Too much. Ah but Jimmy has worked on music from Aretha, Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones not to mention his extensive collaboration with Timbaland. Yeah, Jimmy is heavy. What's more he's a very frien…
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Great to chat with Brian and Josh from the band ! we talk minidisk, the joys of analog, hurdy gurdy and fish. I mean if that doesnt tickle yer fancy I dont know what to say :) Various links feel like they cropped up in the show --Valentin Clastrier - Master of the Gurdy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRsJw7UW98g --TAGO MAGO by can - go and listen …
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My guest on the show is James Ford who is really one of the most badass producers in the business. Im talking about the kind of low key English badassness and not the Tarantino variety if you know what I mean. James is involved in so many things and yet he does it without needing a big spotlight on himself. Humble badass. That’s the one. He’s been …
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Jon Hopkins pays attention. He has a ear for the smallest details and a deft touch both as a pianist and a producer. I feel this interview is very timely as the rise of psychedelic therapy has caught the imagination of so many. Jon has made music that is so perfect for those wishing to go deeper with their experiences in that hugely rewarding domai…
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