Best Nowt Podcasts (2024)

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Meltx on being her most authentic self, perceptions of hard techno and embracing femininity 47:44

2M ago47:44

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This episode of Belta is with Manchester-based DJ and producer Meltx. We covered all sorts in this episode: from perceptions of hard techno, to embracing your truest self and feminity, to experiences on the dancefloor and beyond. I learned a lot in this one about the scene she is involved in and some super interesting outlooks on life, and I know y…

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Van Damn on repping Scotland, making music for you and interviewing the biggest names in club culture 1:02:20

3M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

This episode of Belta is with Van Damn. He is an absolutely class producer and DJ hailing from Scotland, and has many what I’m going to call ‘side quests’ through the stellar b2b podcast and design work. We spoke about plenty in this episode - from his various DJing endeavours, to Scotland and bigging up the local and making music for YOU. We gossi…

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Tony y Not on invisible illness and mental health in music, Couzin S and her Safe Spaces Series pod 51:08

3M ago51:08

51:08

This episode of Belta is with Tony y Not. Born in Germany and now living in North America, specifically NYC, she is a stellar DJ and producer who weaves between soundscapes of upbeat rhythms, funny builds, dark synths and acid tinged disco. I’ve been wanting her on Belta for a while now, and we’ve finally made it happen! We spoke about mental healt…

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Talina on her new midweek Rinse residency, hailing from Manchester and her love for United 49:52

3M ago49:52

49:52

This episode of Belta is with Talina. Originally from Manchester and now based in London, she’s a sensational presenter, radio host and DJ who holds down regular shows on Rinse FM, has hosted Boiler Rooms, and runs her own podcast South Asian Overground. Naturally we spoke about all of that, her absolutely instrumental and incredible efforts to tal…

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Denham Audio on Sheffield's nightlife, ingredients for a perfect club and his brush with Batman 53:05

4M ago53:05

53:05

This episode of Belta is with Denham Audio. Originally from London but at this point an adopted Northerner having moved to Sheffield and never looked back, he’s been all over the place recently. Look no further than his 23 date tour that spanned Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand... We covered heaps in this episode and had such a class, chille…

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Danny Howard on growing up in the North West, moving back up north and his BBC Radio 1 Dance show 40:26

5M ago40:26

40:26

This episode of Belta is with Danny Howard. Originally from the North West, he's most widely known for heading up Friday nights on BBC Radio 1. We spoke about that, but also all sorts beyond this: from growing up in the North West, how he stays literally sane whilst spinning so many plates (did I mention he also runs a label?), the responsibility o…

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La La on growing organically, misogyny in club culture and giving other people their flowers 48:03

5M ago48:03

48:03

This episode of Belta is with La La. She’s a sensational DJ, producer and label head from Scotland. It feels really full circle getting her onto Belta, as it’s nearly three years since I wrote a little piece on her in DJ Mag. We spoke about so much: from her homeland of Scotland - it’s Belta, after all - to navigating a music career as a woman, reb…

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Rinzen on the transition from music journalism to being a full-time artist, dealing with creative blocks and his love for sci-fi 42:14

6M ago42:14

42:14

This episode of Belta is with Rinzen. The half-North American, half-Japanese producer and DJ has just shared his new album ‘Bend To The Light’ curated on the background of a really fun, sci-fi and futuristic concept, and hopped on to Belta to chat to me all things working with some massive labels, his obsession with creative and workflow inspiratio…

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Alan Dixon on leaving the North, working with top record labels and the value of putting in the work 47:52

6M ago47:52

47:52

This episode of Belta is with Alan Dixon. He’s originally from the North East - from good old Darlington - and is a cracking DJ, producer and labelowner who creates proper uplifting, anthemic and feel-good tracks. He's worked with some of the top names in the business including Defected/Glitterbox, Three Six Zero and Keinemusik. This was a super fu…

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Bklava on her artistic freedom, new mixtape, and relationship with Irish club culture 54:59

7M ago54:59

54:59

This episode of Belta is with Bklava. The Lebanese-Northern Irish artist is a stellar musician, vocalist and DJ, recently announcing a long-awaited mixtape. They’re also founder of label, party, and overall banging platform Spin Sugar, which intends to promote female and non-binary artists with the aim to influence young women to join the music ind…

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Habgud on how to start a record label, techno with a "serious unseriousness" and getting stranded in Europe 51:01

8M ago51:01

51:01

This episode of Belta is with Habgud. He’s a producer and DJ from Nottingham and has recently relocated to Manchester. Often found playing a variety of techno and percussive soundscapes, Habgud has played at clubs including The White Hotel and Tresor and also runs label Burned At Both Ends. He’s also just kicked off a new project; but more on that …

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Cicely on being open about mental health, creating work with meaning and that viral reel 41:18

8M ago41:18

41:18

This episode of Belta is with Cicely. Originally from a town not far from Newcastle, she is a multifaceted creative and an exceptional photographer and DJ, who now bases herself in London. She lives by the phrase ‘shy bairns get nout’, and I do the exact same, so with that alone I knew she had to come on for a chat... We covered SO much in this epi…

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Jenn Nimmo-Smith on running a PR company, evolving with the music industry and moving back to Glasgow 37:43

9M ago37:43

37:43

This episode of Belta is with founder and director of PR agency Electric Shores Publicity and artist manager Jenn Nimmo-Smith. Catching up with Jenn the week a lot of the music industry rose from their festive break-induced slumber, we touched on all sorts: from her various job roles, the reality of working for yourself, funny (albeit tedious!) mem…

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Ghoulish on his beloved Salford, bringing his parents to the rave and the UK clubbing landscape 42:29

9M ago42:29

42:29

This episode of Belta - the first for 2024, hello! - is with Salford's Ghoulish. A lad born and bred in the North West, he’s just released his debut EP ‘Weekends Goodwill’ via Skream’s IFEEL label and has played some huge gigs lately, including fabric and Warehouse Project. We covered heaps in this episode: of course, we spoke about his beloved Sal…

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The Book of Noel - The Princess Switch 36:54

10M ago36:54

36:54

The final one of 2023 and it's a doozy. The Princess Switch is a cinnamon sprinkled malarial dream and no mistake. It takes all the best bits of Trading Places and Comedy of Errors and completely ignores them. It glorifies all monarchies like all of these f***ing things do, and reminds us all that all you need to do to find the one, is to start pro…

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The Book of Noel - A Christmas Miracle for Daisy 40:03

10M ago40:03

40:03

That's better! Proper Hallmark nonsense. Never before has a movie had lower stakes. It's your classic boy meets girl, boy gets girls... that's it. Set in smalltown USA, we felt absolutely back home here after the car crash that was Christmas on Mistletoe Farm. Support the showBy Conal Deeney & Joe Deeney

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Book of Noel - Christmas on Mistletoe Farm 43:07

10M ago43:07

43:07

Prepare yourselves... For something so foul it sends zombies back into the ground, vampires back to their coffins, and Frankensteins back to their labs. This. Is. Mistletoe. Farm. Easily the worst film we've ever reviewed/seen. Seriously, we dare you... we DARE you to watch this abomination. It ruined films for the both of us and now we only watch …

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Book of Noel - The Noel Diary 38:44

10M ago38:44

38:44

This film is great. Yeah, we're shocked too. The world's best handsome writer has a mum that's dead now and meets a lady who's mum isn't dead but it feels like it. They fall in love and its genuinely touching. Join two men gushing over a Hallmark romcom. Support the showBy Conal Deeney & Joe Deeney

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Nyra on Sheffield's influence on his artistry, landmark moments with his label Canoe, and his unexpected career switch 46:31

10M ago46:31

46:31

This episode of Belta is with Nyra. Originally from Sheffield - and with odes to the steel city throughout his artistry - he’s a DJ, producer and labelhead, who is unapologetically doing things on his own terms. We spoke about his iconic imprint Canoe as it celebrates its 20th release, his residency at Adonis, and his love for his home of Sheffield…

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Book of Noel - A Christmas Chronicle 45:18

10M ago45:18

45:18

Netflix describes this movie as "feel good". Don't believe them as you won't feel ANYTHING. A Christmas Chronicle was the vanguard of the Netflix Christmas vehicle that spawned two sequels. TWO! It's trash. If you like Kurt Russell so much you'll watch anything with him in it; even Escape from LA, even Deathproof, even Crypto... Id' still recommend…

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Book of Noel - A Christmas Prince 44:15

10M ago44:15

44:15

It's Christmas time, that means it's time to delve into the Netflix Christmas Universe and this time we've gone for the big one: A Christmas Prince. Do you like vague European monarchies? Have you ever posed as a personal tutor to get a scoop for a magazine? Have you never heard of Aldovia either? If the answer to any of those questions is "yes", t…

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Episode 145 - Freddie DeBoer - The Cult of Smart 1:24:08

10M ago1:24:08

1:24:08

Freddie DeBoer: The Cult of SmartGeneral:Freddie’s Substack: https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/Freddie’s website: https://fredrikdeboer.com/The Cult of Smart available here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250224491/thecultofsmartFollow:On X: https://twitter.com/freddiesubstack?lang=enReferences:Freddie’s essay: https://freddiedeboer.substack.c…

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Jacklyn on making people feel something with music, taking your time and growing a career in Newcastle 35:45

10M ago35:45

35:45

This episode of Belta is with Jacklyn. From Newcastle, she is a stellar techno DJ, having played at major clubs including Tresor Berlin and De School in Amsterdam. This episode covers a real mix, from the healing properties of music and its power to express, making people feel something with music, and her international upbringing and developing he…

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Chapter 91 - Brothers 1:00:45

11M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

We know, we know. It's been an embarrassingly long time, but we're back now. Shut up! In this, the last episode of the series, we look at something very close to our hearts and our new branding: brothers. So many good brothers: the Marxes, the Kemps, them Roman ones that drank off a wolf. Add to that list the brothers Deeney and we've got ourselves…

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Ros T on the Isle of Skye's rich music culture, music as a crutch and the importance of an open mind 55:37

11M ago55:37

55:37

This episode of Belta is with Isle of Skye-via-Glasgow's Ros T. He’s a producer and DJ who has gone from strength to strength, forming his sonic identity as a concoction of house, disco, indie, soul and more. In this episode, we spoke about the rich music culture in the Isle of Skye, music as a consistent source of reliance and the importance of op…

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Jordan Nocturne on Belfast's DIY culture, DJing in clubs since 13 and joining dots between genres 41:32

11M ago41:32

41:32

This episode of Belta is with Jordan Nocturne, from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is an exceptional producer and DJ, with the two very much ingrained into his DNA. We spoke about those formative days of his career, the importance of DIY culture - and withstanding cliquiness - as well as his party The Night Institute. In prime Belta fashion, we went…

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Rory Masson on nurturing homegrown talent, a DIY mindset, and infamous afterparties 51:43

1y ago51:43

51:43

This episode of Belta is with Rory Masson, based up in Aberdeen, Scotland. He's an industry head in electronic music, founding RARE Club - which runs weekly parties across Scotland's most loved venues including Tunnels, Le Cheetah, Sub Club and SWG3 - and co-directing Cultivate Festival, the North East of Scotland's biggest electronic music festiva…

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Episode 144 - A Stoic Captain Hook: Tom Nash 1:18:53

1y ago1:18:53

1:18:53

Podcast notes: Tom NashGeneral:Tom’s website: https://www.tomnash.com/Tom’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/tom_nash_the_perks_of_being_a_pirate_jan_2019?language=enFollow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DjHookieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhookie/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomnash/References: The Curb-Cut Effect: https://…

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Samuel Kerridge on his hybrid DJ sets, 'punk techno' and the 'no nonsense north' 39:42

1y ago39:42

39:42

This episode of Belta is with Manchester-based artist Samuel Kerridge. Musically, he takes a rather post-punk approach to techno, and has done for over a decade. What with becoming an integral part of Regis’s iconic Downwards imprint which marries broken techno with snarling metal-influenced punk, he’s also released seven EPs and five albums. In th…

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Ewan McVicar on creating an album, Glasgow and Newcastle club residencies and underground culture 55:10

1y ago55:10

55:10

This episode of Belta is with the Scottish man of the moment, Ewan McVicar. His Ministry of Sound cut 'Groove Thang' is taking summertime dancefloors by storm, with residencies announced in both Glasgow and Newcastle. What with a Rinse FM and BBC Radio 1 residency, selling out shows left, right, and centre plus his own festival — he's got a fair bi…

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t e s t p r e s s on that Boiler Room, their love for eurodance, and Aberdeen 42:19

1y ago42:19

42:19

This episode of Belta is with the boys behind Aberdeen-born, now Glasgow-based, DJ and production duo t e s t p r e s s. We spoke about their immense Boiler Room - and its crowd - their love for rap, eurodance and trance, upcoming single ‘U’ and of course, their beloved Scotland. Look no further, these lads have your next night out in Glasgow or Ab…

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Episode 143 - Christoph - The Culture of Twitter 1:35:09

1y ago1:35:09

1:35:09

General: Find Christoph on Twitter @Halalcoholism https://twitter.com/Halalcoholism?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorReferences: Johnathan Haidt on the podcast. https://www.stitcher.com/show/tea-for-two-with-iona-italia-and-helen-pluckrose/episode/06-jonathan-haidt-and-greg-lukianoff-the-coddling-of-the-american-mind-57029667Th…

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Ammara on self-expression through music and fashion, misogyny in electronic music and bucket list shows 34:37

1+ y ago34:37

34:37

In this episode, I spoke to the brilliant Ammara. She’s based in London, but her first release was on northern label Trick, so I thought it would be fun to have her on for a chat about that process of breaking through – alongside heaps of other things, of course! Besides her production work - and new single with Ministry of Sound - we spoke about s…

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Sophia Violet on DJing globally with Type 1 diabetes, Girls Don't Sync's success and her ideal Liverpool night out 42:04

1+ y ago42:04

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Today's episode of Belta is with Liverpool-based Sophia Violet. She's a DJ and producer in her own right, and also 1/4 of popular group Girls Don't Sync. We spoke about her crazy last few months (and those upcoming), maintaining a work-life balance - and doing so with Type 1 Diabetes - and the nightlife of her beloved Liverpool. We also spoke about…

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Man Power on championing the North East, accessibility in the industry and doing music for you 59:32

1+ y ago59:32

59:32

This episode of Belta speaks to North-East based Man Power, realname Geoff Kirkwood. He’s a bit of a legend up in the region, working under the Man Power alias, alongside Bed Wetter and MPX. In this episode, we spoke about accessibility within electronic music spaces, his plethora of projects, platforming the North East and doing music for the true…

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Rudosa on the current state of techno, self-comparison and working with Amelie Lens' EXHALE 50:22

1+ y ago50:22

50:22

Today's episode of Belta is with Manchester-based Rudosa. He’s a stellar techno DJ with an ethos dedicated to platforming and helping upcoming artists through a variety of initiatives and schools he runs – alongside his own groovy, hard hitting output. I sat down with Rudosa and we spoke about all sorts: from the current state of techno, to renting…

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Effy on her hometown of Blackpool, musically challenging the crowd and taking up space 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

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Today's episode of Belta is with producer and DJ Effy. Originally from the North West - near Blackpool - and now based in London, she is truly one of a kind in the high energy, emotionally driven music she delivers through her productions and how this translates onto the dancefloor We spoke about her upbringing in the North West, music production a…

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Episode 142 - Claire Lehmann - Riding Out the Media Storm 1:06:22

1+ y ago1:06:22

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Riding Out the Media Storm: Claire Lehmann General:Claire’s writing for Quillette: https://quillette.com/author/clairelehmann/And for The Australian: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/claire-lehmannFollow:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairelehmann/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairequillette/References:Eoin Lenihan on Antifa: ht…

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Chapter 90 - Weird Animals 1:09:24

1+ y ago1:09:24

1:09:24

We're back (sorry about the delay) for the penultimate episode of the series and what a ride it has been. This time the Brothers Deeney turn their hand to the wonderful world of weird animals. These aren't the one you'll see on a family crest (even though Deeney has a snake on its crest. Fact.). These are the animals you have to call a professional…

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lau.ra on THAT BBC Essential Mix, growing up in a small town and using social media as a musician 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

46:04

Today's episode of Belta is with vocalist, producer and DJ lau.ra. Originally from the midlands, her parents are from good old Middlesbrough, so I’m super keen to chat a bit about her experiences up here. I sat down with Laura and besides this neck of the woods, we spoke about THAT BBC essential mix, the demands of social media in a modern day and …

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Azzecca on Chicago party hotspots, carving out a unique space in music and, well, cat memes 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

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This episode of Belta is in conversation with Azzecca. Based in Chicago, North America, she’s garnering heaps of critical support and success with her releases which effortlessly blend house and techno whilst also running women-friendly party Dirty Disco. We spoke about her ‘bad bitch, sad bitch’ musical flow, her love for rock music, weirdest mome…

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Episode 141 - Kat Rosenfield - Memories of Murder 1:07:43

1+ y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

General:Kat’s latest novel, You Must Remember This, from Harper Collins. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/you-must-remember-this-kat-rosenfield?variant=40371773407266 The novel will be released in the UK on the 2 March 2023 and can be pre-ordered here:https://www.waterstones.com/book/you-must-remember-this/kat-rosenfield/9780063207394Kat’s we…

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Matt Guy on 90s rave, the value of radio and how to find your sound as a producer 47:18

1+ y ago47:18

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This episode of Belta is in conversation with Matt Guy. Matt shot into the psyche of many a music journalist, broadcaster and clubber through his massive track ‘Set My Mind Free’, and his production output is showing no signs of slowing down. I sat down with Matt and we spoke about everything: from crying on the dancefloor (for good reasons, of cou…

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Chapter 89 - Grandmas 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

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Grandma we love you. And we really do. Pack your pyjamas in a bag, you're staying at your nanna's tonight. Grandmas are an amazing, often patronised group that pass on their invaluable wisdom for no fee other than a wrinkly kiss upon parting. Without grandmas we wouldn't be, and we're eternally grateful for that. Ignore the weird political beliefs …

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Episode 140 - Nev March - History and Mystery 1:13:21

1+ y ago1:13:21

1:13:21

General: Murder In Old Bombay. Captain Jim and Lady Diana Mysteries Book One. From Macmillan books. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250269546/murderinoldbombayAnd on audio https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Murder-in-Old-Bombay-Audiobook/1250775043?qid=1673616961&sr=1-2&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=…

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Aneesa Ahmed on working for globally-renowned music magazines, why student journalism is so vital and the best parties in Sheffield 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

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This episode of Belta is in conversation with journalist Aneesa Ahmed. Aneesa is a freelance journalist, having worked at Mixmag for over a year and is now based in Sheffield whilst studying a masters degree in journalism. She’s written for NME, done plenty for Mixmag (including a cover story) and is part of The Guardian’s Scott Trust Scheme. We sp…

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Chapter 88 - Phobias 52:52

1+ y ago52:52

52:52

What's scarier than being away for six weeks? Nothing, that's what. Yes, we're back and scarier than ever with a whole 50+ minutes dedicated to all the scariest stuff. Heights, spiders, confidend spaces, the number 13, and even spoons. It seems like there's a phobia for everything. One thing you shouldn't be afriad of though, is supporting us on Pa…

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ABSOLUTE. on where to start when writing music, his love for Scotland, and working with Extinction Rebellion 34:41

1+ y ago34:41

34:41

This episode of Belta is in conversation with ABSOLUTE.. Although based down South, half of his family are Scottish, and this guy has a special love for the place, its people and jaw-dropping scenery. We spoke about the power and cathartic energy that music can provide, finding his people in a sleepy coastal town (and how to find yours), plus how h…

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Schak on North East culture, his love for Makina, and Newcastle United managers 39:09

1+ y ago39:09

39:09

This episode of Belta is in conversation with Schak. A North East lad through and through, the producer and DJ has hit the ground running with mega track 'Moving All Around'. Yet whilst on the surface the success has been astronomical, the years of graft, patience and hard work he's put into his craft is clear as we talk throughout the episode. We …

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139 - Alice Dreger: Unusual Bodies 1:22:11

1+ y ago1:22:11

1:22:11

Podcast Notes: Alice DregerGeneral:The Index Case by Molly Macallen, the first novel in the Maddy Shanks series. Published on Lulu.Visit Alice’s website: https://alicedreger.com/ Follow:Follow Alice on Twitter https://twitter.com/AliceDreger?s=20&t=CDzQ-0LkFfFGhqph0trBOQArticles and books:Alice’s non-fiction books: https://alicedreger.com/books/Ali…

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