Best Rivka Podcasts (2024)

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Slacker (w/ Marie Buck and Matthew Walker) 1:37:14

7h ago1:37:14

1:37:14

Rivka and Frank are joined by Marie Buck and Mathew Walker, co-authors of Spoilers (Golias Books, 2024), a book about watching movies with people you love, to discuss Richard Linklater’s 1991 film Slacker, an ode to Austin and Generation X. They dive into how the film captures the aimlessness of the era while embodying the distinct Slacker ethos. T…

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'Tis the Season with Rachel Tuchman LMHC (2020) 59:27

4h ago59:27

59:27

In this special live episode Rivky talks with Rachel, a licensed mental health counselor, about the harms of diet culture and it prevalence during the holidays. They cover the basics & address your questions. Rachel Tuchman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over ten years of experience. She has worked with many diverse populations i…

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The Right Start with Dr. Elissa Hellman 58:49

4d ago58:49

58:49

Rivky sits down with Dr, Elissa Hellman, OBGYN to talk about misconceptions around starting a healthy sex life. We discuss the role of the kallah teacher, and how to know whether a question is medical or halachik. Plus she explains the fertility awareness method for contraception, and how a little knowledge goes a long way. Dr. Elissa Hellman is an…

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Ask a Marxist (w/ Harvey Kaye) - Part 1 1:27:14

8d ago1:27:14

1:27:14

Frank is joined once again by author, professor, and MVC all-star Harvey Kaye for a special episode: Ask a Marxist. In this episode, Harvey tackles listener questions, covering everything from debunking capitalist myths to recommended reading for those beginning their Marxist journey. (Rivka is on vacation but will return for part two.)" The New Ec…

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Visibly Jewish with Stephanie Butnick 50:29

11d ago50:29

50:29

Rivky sits down with journalist and podcast host Stephanie Butnick to discuss what it means to be Jewish today. We discuss tapping into our Jewishness in the current moment, what it means to be “visibly Jewish” and Stephanie sets the blueprint for a great Jewish debate. Stephanie Butnick co-hosts the popular Jewish podcast Unorthodox, produced by T…

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Louise Erdrich Reads Karen Russell 1:12:47

14d ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Louise Erdrich joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Haunting Olivia,” by Karen Russell, which was published in The New Yorker in 2005. Erdrich's novels include “The Round House,” which won the National Book Award in 2012, and “The Night Watchman,” which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2021. She will publish a new novel, “The Mi…

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Showgirls (w/ Jenna Cosgrove) 1:21:13

14d ago1:21:13

1:21:13

Rivka and Frank are joined by author, screenwriter, and director Jenna Cosgrove to discuss 1995 cult classic Showgirls. They unpack the film’s brutally honest depiction of the commodification of the female body and sexual exploitation, and the class divide between the Cheetah Club and the Stardust Hotel. They also discuss how Verhoeven is actually …

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Adiel Cohen channels his Yemini heritage to fight for Israel—on two fronts 43:38

16d ago43:38

43:38

Adiel Cohen remembers Oct. 7 like it was yesterday. He was at his sister's house in Northern Israel when he woke up to hear his phone buzzing with rocket alerts and notifications. His first-ever panic attack washed over him as he realized he would quickly be called back into the army—which happened immediately after Shabbat. That night, Cohen fille…

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Bridal with a POV with Talya Bendel 56:07

18d ago56:07

56:07

Rivky sits down with stylist and designer Talya Bendel to chat about her collaboration with Haas Bridal. We discuss why she doesn’t see her teenage experimentations with modesty as rebellious, why the team wanted to do a mainstream collection, and how the collection shows their point of view as modest dressers. Talya Bendel is a 3x New York Times b…

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Duck Soup (w/ Branson Reese) 1:33:23

22d ago1:33:23

1:33:23

Rivka and Frank are joined once again by comedian, writer, and illustrator Branson Reese to discuss the Marx Brothers' classic, Duck Soup. Together, they explore the anti-comedy style of the Marx Brothers, the political and cultural legacy of their work, and the film's anti-fascist and anarchic themes. Branson Reese Website Rude Tales of Magic Podc…

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Natural Born Killers [PATREON PREVIEW] 2:26

29d ago2:26

2:26

Rivka and Frank unpack Oliver Stone’s 1994 psychological action thriller Natural Born Killers. They get into whether the film was successful in its satirization of violence in the media or if it just ended up glorifying it, how the performances still hold up, and Frank reveals if he ever got the NBK tattoo he wanted as a teenager… 🤝 TO HEAR THE FUL…

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How We Heal with Esther Goldstein, LCSW 1:21:19

1M ago1:21:19

1:21:19

Rivky sits down with trauma therapist Esther Goldstein to discuss healing from child sexual abuse. They discuss how confusion and trauma get processed in the body, the prison of attention, how what happens to victims after they come forward is so much more important than the abuse itself, and tips for parents whose children come forward to them. Es…

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Episode 172 David Chambers Breaks The Man Box 1:12:39

1M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

David Chambers coaches men on living their best life, escaping the constrictions of performative masculinity, finding vulnerability and intimacy, and and avoiding redpill grifters. DAVID: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ ME: https://www.instagram.com/selfworst https://twitter.com/bradicalpearson PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/selfworst…

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Rocky (w/ Pamela Capalad & Dyalekt) 1:45:09

1M ago1:45:09

1:45:09

Rivka and Frank are joined by Pamela Capalad and Dyalekt, an anti-capitalist artist power couple who co-founded a financial liberation program for creators of color called See Change. The group discusses Sylvester Stallone's 1976 American classic, Rocky, and how its characters and themes are deeply rooted in the fabric of American capitalism, from …

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How to Keep Our Kids Safe with Rahel Bayar 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Rivky sits down with Rahel Bayar, a former sex crimes prosecutor and child abuse prevention expert, to break down last week’s story. They discuss why it’s not only the kids from difficult homes who are vulnerable, how to effectively implement abuse preventing boundaries, and why its so hard-but still important-to call the cops. Click here to listen…

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David Sedaris Reads George Saunders 46:59

1M ago46:59

46:59

David Sedaris joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Love Letter,” by George Saunders, which was published in The New Yorker in 2020. Sedaris is the author of more than a dozen books of essays, memoirs, and diaries, including, most recently, “A Carnival of Snackery” and “Happy-Go-Lucky.”By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

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A Victim of Child Sexual Abuse Speaks Out Anonymously 1:21:56

2M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Rivky sits down with a victim of child sexual abuse who shares her story. We discuss how her abuser got to her, the decision to civilly sue him as an adult, the effects on her sex life and Mikveh practice and how she relates to her young daughter. If you'd like to send today's guest a message you can send it to rivky@impactfashionnyc.com and I will…

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The Vaad with Kayla Haber-Goldstein 56:40

2M ago56:40

56:40

Rivky sits down with Kayla Haber-Goldstein, an agunah advocate who found herself running the Vaad Linyanei Agunot. She shares how the vaad came to be, Rabbi Ulman’s criteria for a Rabbi to join The Vaad, the types of abuse they encounter, and The Vaad’s policy on ransoms. Plus we discuss annulments. Kayla Haber-Goldstein is the wife of Rabbi Shmuel…

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MVC update 3:39

2M ago3:39

3:39

MVC will be taking an indefinite hiatus while Frank deals with his back injury - we'll hopefully be back in the next few weeks or months. You can listen to Frank's announcement here. Love you, comrades. We'll talk to you soon.By Movies vs. Capitalism

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Ysabella Hazan wants to flip the narrative of Jewish 'colonization' 47:48

2M ago47:48

47:48

When the University of Windsor recently conceded to the demands of its pro-Palestinian encampment protesters, officials signed an agreement that stated, among other anti-Israel sentiments, the post-secondary institution would affirm "its commitment towards principles of decolonization... in the context of the occupation of Palestine." The narrative…

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Do What's Harder with Rivka Ravitz 41:29

2M ago41:29

41:29

Rivky sits down with Rivka Ravitz, a charedi mother who also happens to be the first woman to serve as chief of staff to thepresident of Israel. Rivka shares her career trajectory, her thoughts on Jewish unity in Israel both in war times and peace, what she tells girls considering going into a secular workplace, and chareidim in the army. Ms. Rivka…

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Gremlins 2: The New Batch (w/ Daniel Bessner) 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Rivka and Frank are joined by historian and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, Daniel Bessner, to discuss Joe Dante’s 1990 cult classic, Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They explore the film’s anti-capitalist themes, its self-aware satire of franchised movie sequels, and, naturally, which Gremlin has the best politics. The Life & Death of Hollywo…

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Episode 171 - Katie Rose Leon Is Just A Guy 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Katie Rose Leon talks about clout, escaping grind culture, self image, and PMDD KATIE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3gsiu4nps3k7z2b4fmgagjx4 ME: https://www.instagram.com/selfworst https://twitter.com/bradicalpearson PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/selfworst MUSIC BY SHEA BARTEL: https://sheas.art/…

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The Best Skirt- Special Solo Episode! 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

Rivky goes solo to talk about her newest design, The Best Skirt. She share why she sat on this idea for over a year, the struggles She's had adjusting to a postpartum wardrobe, and why going up a dress size really isn’t that hard. Click here to see the Impact Fashion collection. Click here to get an Impact Fashion Gift Card Click here to get the Am…

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Snowpiercer 1:18:49

2M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Rivka and Frank delve into Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 climate horror thriller, Snowpiercer. They explore how the film's deep Marxist themes make it an ideal choice for discussing class warfare. They also examine the role of collaborators in revolutionary movements, the symbolism of airplanes as reminders of our modern caste system, and why Captain America…

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Nathan Englander Reads Chris Adrian 1:04:19

3M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Nathan Englander joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Every Night for a Thousand Years,” by Chris Adrian, which was published in The New Yorker in 1997. Englander is the author of five books of fiction, including the novel “kaddish.com” and the story collection “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank,” which was a finalist for the …

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Tackling Mental Health With Rachel Tuchman: Grief (2021) 49:43

3M ago49:43

49:43

In the wake of recent events, we revisit mental health, grief and tackling communal tragedies. Rivky and Rachel Tuchman, LMHC continue a winter long series on mental health with a discussion on grief. We talk about why grief belongs in the context of a mental health conversation, what happens in our heads when a public figure goes through a loss, t…

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Capitalism, A Love Story (w/ Harvey Kaye) [PATREON PREVIEW] 3:44

3M ago3:44

3:44

Rivka and Frank are joined by MVC all-star Harvey Kaye to discuss Michael Moore’s 2009 documentary Capitalism, A Love Story. They talk about the film’s radicalizing potential, its portrayal of the 2008 financial crisis, what Moore could have done better, and Obama. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capi…

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Unspoken Cartooning With Chari Pere 41:53

3M ago41:53

41:53

Rivky sits down with Chari Pere, acartooner using her craft to bring awareness around miscarriage and other taboo topics. Chari shares about all the feelings she had during her miscarriage, finding out how common it was only once she was experiencing it and the anxiety of a pregnancy following loss. Chari Pere, creator of Miscarried: An Unspoken Ca…

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Rat Race (w/ Thalia Sablon) 1:42:07

3M ago1:42:07

1:42:07

Rivka and Frank are joined by playwright Thalia Sablon for a conversation about the wild 2001 screwball comedy Rat Race. They discuss how the film's celebrity-packed cast represents a dying culture, the shockingly anti-capitalist character arcs, and how the movie may have been an inspiration for Squid Game. Thalia Sablon - Website For next week’s m…

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Selfish Moms with Tamari Jacob 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

Rivky sits down with lactation consultant and mom Tamari Jacob to talk about feeding our kids. They discuss how the traits that make the best adults make for really annoying kids, her own journey with breastfeeding and pumping, how she prioritizes self care and makes sure her kids know exactly what she’s doing and the labor split in their marriages…

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Episode 170 - Casey James Salengo Picks Oddjob 1:16:17

3M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Casey James Salengo talks about gig work, financial stress, "success" and adulthood CASEY: https://www.instagram.com/caseyjsalengo https://twitter.com/caseyJsalengo ME: https://www.instagram.com/selfworst https://twitter.com/bradicalpearson PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/selfworst MUSIC BY SHEA BARTEL: https://sheas.art/…

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Rosemary’s Baby (w/ Kate Willett) 1:27:57

3M ago1:27:57

1:27:57

Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kate Willett for a conversation about the 1968 horror classic Rosemary’s Baby. They discuss how the film is an overt metaphor for the domination and control of a woman’s body, Mia Farrow’s incredible performance as a woman being gaslit by her husband and neighbors, and how the film’s generational dynamics mirr…

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In her poetry, Zilka Joseph channels the stories of her Bene Israel ancestors in India 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

There's a fact Zilka Joseph likes to toss out to prove how old the Bene Israel culture is: the community, native to the Indian subcontinent, spent centuries unaware of what Hanukkah was. That's because the first Bene Israel people arrived on the shores of modern-day India in 175 BCE, according to some estimates—almost a full decade before the Macca…

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Build with your Words with Tzipora Grodko 59:19

3M ago59:19

59:19

Rivky sits down with singles advocate Tzipora Grodko to talk about the state of our dating world. She shares how old she was when she began worrying about her singleness, and when she noticed people started treating her differently. Plus how she reacts to ‘that’s why she’s still single’ and what to do with the daters in your life that you feel are …

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Never on Sunday (w/ Nomiki Konst) 1:43:59

3M ago1:43:59

1:43:59

Rivka and Frank are joined by investigative reporter, political analyst, and strategist Nomiki Konst to discuss the 1960 revolutionary comedy Never on Sunday. This hidden gem of a film follows a Greek sex worker who makes her own hours and chooses her clients. The trio delves into the film’s themes of alienation from Western culture, its celebratio…

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An Intentional Oasis with Blimie Hindy of Japparel 1:05:49

4M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Rivky sits down with Blimie Hindy, the owner of Japparel, to talk shop. She shares how her husbands idea for a clothing business ended up becoming her full time job, knowing when to hire and delegate, her journey towards making her collection more inclusive, and how covid changed the business all over again. Blimie Hindy is the owner of Japparel, a…

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André Alexis Reads Alice Munro 1:38:34

4M ago1:38:34

1:38:34

André Alexis joins Deborah Treisman for a special tribute to Alice Munro, who died in May at age ninety-two. Alexis reads and discusses “Before the Change,” by Munro, which was published in The New Yorker in 1998. Alexis’s works of fiction include “Fifteen Dogs,” which won the Giller Prize, “Days by Moonlight,” and the story collection “The Night P…

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Episode 169 - Rivka Rivera's Menstrual Health 1:38:08

4M ago1:38:08

1:38:08

Rivka Rivera talks about hormonal cycles, eating disorders, spirituality, community and getting poisoned. RIVKA: https://www.instagram.com/therivkarivera/ https://www.rivkarivera.com/ ME: https://www.instagram.com/selfworst https://twitter.com/bradicalpearson PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/selfworst MUSIC BY SHEA BARTEL: https://sheas.art/…

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The Dark Knight (w/ Anthony DePice) [PATREON PREVIEW] 2:38

4M ago2:38

2:38

Rivka and Frank are joined by professional organizer and agit-prop creator Anthony DePice to discuss Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Batman movie The Dark Knight. Is Joker a master organizer? Where was the Gotham Rec Center? Does Alfred ever get a break? All these questions and more on this black-pilled episode. For next week's movie, we'll be watching th…

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A Happy Ending with Mindy Blumenfeld, LCSW 52:21

4M ago52:21

52:21

Rivky sits down with Mindy Blumenfeld, LCSW, a therapist and writer, to discuss her newest book based on her experiences having a son in the hospital with brain cancer. She shares why she loves hospitals, why it was important to her not to keep her son's illness a secret, and why it's improtant to say brain tumor explicitly. Mindy Blumenfeld, a tra…

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Whiplash (w/ Kelly Kaufman) 1:21:43

4M ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kelly Kaufman, to discuss the 2014 jazz thriller Whiplash. This film is Damian Chazelle’s breakout feature starring JK Simmons and Miles Teller. They talk about abusive power dynamics in the arts, toxic masculinity and the dangers of perfectionism under capitalism. Frank and Rivka also discuss the recent rants…

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Magical Mendy with Menucha Cooper 54:27

4M ago54:27

54:27

Rivky sits down with Menucha Cooper, Mendy's Mom. Mendy has Angelman Syndrome. Menucha shares what they noticed in their Mendy early on that led to a diagnosis, the decision to celebrate the child God has given them, why representation is important, and what to do when you’re not sure what to say in front of a special needs child. Menucha Cooper is…

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A Magical Endurance Coach 43:05

4M ago43:05

43:05

I had a great chat with coach, shaman-in-training, endurance athlete, author and artist and all-around amazing woman! If you're interested in getting in touch you can find her here https://www.coaching.kristinafolcik.com/ and here https://www.instagram.com/dangergirl3.0/

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Margin Call (w/ David Bruin) 1:34:00

4M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

Rivka and Frank are joined by theater educator, author, and Executive Artistic Director of Celebration Barn, David Bruin, to discuss the 2011 finance drama Margin Call. The film, which takes place at a fictional investment firm at the start of the 2008 financial crisis, is a fascinating look into the toxic work of finance. They talk about the ins-a…

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Ignorance & Delusion with my Mom 56:04

4M ago56:04

56:04

On this special Mother’s Day show Rivky sits down with her Mom! They discuss the dress from my collection her mom just doesn’t get, and the styles she has that nobody else does, a recent dressing room experience she had, why Rivky didn’t want to date so much, and how we deal with self doubt and cultivating confidence. Gittie Deutsch is a fabulous m…

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Oldboy (w/ Julian Elijah Martinez) 1:15:54

5M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Rivka and Frank are joined by actor and educator Julian Elijah Martinez for a conversation about Park Chan-wook’s 2003 masterpiece Oldboy. They discuss the film’s themes of toxic male narcissism and unquenchable vengeance, how the film serves as a metaphor for the violence perpetuated by the carceral system, and how many live Octopi the lead actor …

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Intergenerational Resilience with Nechama Birnbaum (2023) 44:48

5M ago44:48

44:48

Rivky sits down with Nechama Birnabum, an author and fellow granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, to discuss her grandmother’s story. She shares why she saw her grandmother Rosie as a perfect character, why she felt it was important to tell the good parts of Rosie’s holocaust story, and the importance of centering a Jewish girl who saves herself. T…

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Rachel Cusk Reads Marguerite Duras 54:38

5M ago54:38

54:38

Rachel Cusk joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss "The Bible" and “The Stolen Pigeons” by Marguerite Duras, which were translated from the French, by Deborah Treisman, and published in *The New Yorker* in 2006 and 2007. Cusk is a winner of the Whitbread First Novel Award and the Somerset Maugham Award, and is the author of five books of nonfic…

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Nicky Siano Tribute Live on Passion Play Radio 3-16-24 2:21:54

5M ago2:21:54

2:21:54

A tribute to Disco pioneer, club DJ/Producer Nicky Siano. Recorded live on Blast Radio 3-16-24. Hosted by Melowdee.Part One - Intro, songs played at the Gallery from 1973-1977.Part Two -Outro, songs from the soundtrack, Love is the Message, A Night at the Gallery 1977.Visit the website: https://www.nickysiano.comDownload the Blast Radio app and fol…

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