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Welcome to Skratch n Destruction live in the raw mix, We record it LIVE on our show on inspiration fm BUT without the chat so you can download the mix and enjoy the tracks without all the adverts chat and sound effects. We are presenter's on a community radio station called Inspiration fm in Northampton www.inspirationfm.co.uk Dj Skratch & Destruction mix show Thursday's @8pm For booking & promo's e-mail sndifm@gmail.com
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I originally started to learn how to DJ in 1991 at the age of 11 and my first DJ name was DJ Hogie (Don't ask) I first linked up with some of my old crew and we use to DJ at house parties all around Northampton. I then became part of a local sound system in 1997 and I was given the name DJ Skratch. I was a Garage and House DJ for the sound system. We DJ'd around Northampton including the Social club which has now been knocked down. Since moving on From the sound system I started DJing with a ...
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In each episode, we order a product from the same brand, meticulously analyzing both the front and back end of placing an order. We then reverse engineer the storage, logistics, and packaging details to evaluate every step of its journey right to our doorsteps. And if we return a package, we'll dive into that process as well. Welcome to Unboxing Ecommerce, the brainchild of two longtime friends and entrepreneurs, James Marks and Jennifer Yates. We met over 20 years ago while running our own ...
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"Cult and Culture" is a podcast co-created by renowned musician and actor Justin Pearson and producer and musician Luke Henshaw. The show explores the DIY-driven, subversive world of art and culture, featuring a diverse array of guests from various subcultures. Pearson, known for his roles in bands like Dead Cross and The Locust, and Henshaw, who has collaborated with hip-hop legends and scored music for documentaries, bring their unique perspectives to the table. They are also both in the b ...
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This week James and Jennifer order from Skratch Labs with special guest, Amanda Hofman, the Co-Founder and CEO of Go To Market. Go To Market is a woman-owned branded merchandise business looking to revolutionize the way the world handles swag. Before Go To Market, Amanda was the Founder and CEO of Urban Girl Squad, the premier social networking gro…
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In this episode of Cult and Culture, Justin and Luke talk with Jenna and Scott of the radical, noisy, unapologetically queer band/project, The HIRS Collective. They share the shift to searching for reasons to stay alive over seeking out aggressive confrontation, the personal importance of touring to mental health, some of the unlikely collaborators…
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This week James and Jennifer order from Anthropologie with special guest, Monique Benoit, a Senior Merchant leading BIPOC Brand Development at Ulta Beauty and fellow podcast host of Scaling Emerging Beauty Podcast. Monique has worked with emerging brands to bring them to market and has a drive to help brands scale, along with being an avid shopper.…
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Episode 41 is a conversation with Steve Hill, a Black Satanist running for Congress in Southern California in a district that is primarily white and conservative. This is particularly interesting when considering his background of being in the US Marines, as well as a correctional officer in the 90s (He also works in real estate, as well as being a…
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This week James and Jennifer order from Dieux with special guest, Mary Wiegand, the Founder and CEO of Boon, LLC. Mary brings over 16 years of demand planning experience across a multitude of retail product types and selling channels. She has created an innovative, non-traditional business model that delivers hands-on results to young and start-up …
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This week James and Jennifer order from Bed, Bath, and Beyond with special guest, Michelle Hsiao, the CEO and Founder of Revenue Growth Advisors. Michelle brings a wealth of experience to the table, having previously led merchandising teams at prestigious companies like Boscov’s, Macy’s, and Gugu Guru. With her extensive background in ecommerce str…
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Episode 40 is a conversation with drummer Joe Plummer (Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse, The Shins, The Black Heart Procession, etc.). They talk about the variety of music he has taken part in, working on research podcasts, tour stories involving frisbees and back problems, pickle ball and yoga, the San Diego connections that Joe has, and the similariti…
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James, Jennifer, and their guest Cody Berenson (Siddhi Capital) order Cometeer Coffee and are captured by its specialness. Why Cometeer Coffee? A Food/Beverage Operator thought this disruptive product delivered in an unconventional way would present an interesting exploration into supply chain, packaging, and logistics. Research included these sour…
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In Episode 39 of the Cult and Culture Podcast, Luke and Justin interview two of their yoga instructors, Jamie Lee and Nam Chanterwyn. Both of these teachers have a unique style to instructing, as well as interesting approaches to life that, in many ways, tie into the concepts of being in a band. Luke and Justin wanted to take this episode to focus …
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In this episode, Justin and Luke talk with Nick Reinhart (Tera Melos, Disheveled Cuss, Death Grips, Pinback). They talk less about the technical proficiency that Nick clearly has, but the morals connected with being a musician. Nick reflects on the importance of Tera Melos for himself, and Nick and JP share the memories and lore surrounding Tera Me…
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James, Jennifer, and their guest Jeff Kaiden (Capacity, LLC) order Summer Fridays' hero product and then some. Research included these sources: Summer Fridays: https://summerfridays.com/pages/about Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/how-summer-fridays-founders-went-from-online-to-in-stores-162786373733 Pitchbook: https://pitchbook.com/profiles…
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James and Jennifer wrap their heads around Temu. Why Temu? We wanted to understand how this Chinese app came out of nowhwere and its influence on American shoppers. Research included these sources: Temu: https://www.temu.com/about-temu.html Time: https://time.com/6243738/temu-app-complaints/ ZDNet: https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-temu-legit-what-t…
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James and Jennifer order from Rooted and admire the iterations. Why Rooted? Perishable items add complexity to shipping that would be fun to explore. Research included these sources: Rooted: https://heyrooted.com/pages/our-story Rooted’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqzCQsD_oN/ Air.inc: https://air.inc/blog/on-brand-no-11 The Pitch podca…
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James and Jennifer order from Warby Parker and feel trusted. Why Warby Parker? Counterpoint to Sunglass Hut (Oakley, Ray-Bans, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision) dominance. Research included these sources: Warby Parker: https://www.warbyparker.com/history The Business Model Analyst: https://businessmodelanalyst.com/warby-parker-business-model/ Knowledge …
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In the latest episode of Cult and Culture, Luke and Justin have a conversation with Lucien Greaves, co-founder of The Satanic Temple and Satanic Planet. Some may remember that they had done an earlier episode with him in 2019; since then, and largely as a result of that podcast conversation, they created Satanic Planet, a musical project which comb…
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James and Jennifer go off-format to discuss Returns with a panel of experts at Manifest Las Vegas. Special guests Jeff Wolpov (SVP, Ryder Ecommerce), Jonathan Poma (CEO, Loop), and Kyle Bertin (CEO, Two Boxes). Recorded, edited, and mastered by Matt and Alex, Podcaster Studios, Las Vegas _______________ Have a brand/shopping experience you want us …
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In Episode 36 of this podcast, Justin and Luke join their Planet B bandmates Scott Osment (Deaf Club, Glassing) and Kevin Avery (Cnts, Buddha Trixie) to talk about the band as a whole. They cover its beginnings, how it operates with what is essentially three drummers (two live drummers and Luke using two MPCs), and the process of writing lyrics for…
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James and Jennifer order from Bloomingdale's and guest Maia Benson (ex-Shopify) gets free shipping from Bangalore, India. Why Bloomingdale's / Macy's? Our first guest ever Maia Benson talks about nostalgia, experiencing something “special”, and the desire to tap a certain use case in her online shopping. Research included these sources: Bloomingdal…
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James and Jennifer order from Urban Outfitters and James falls apart. Why Urban Outfitters? They are a sophisticated family of demographic-oriented businesses. Research included these sources: URBN: https://www.urbn.com/home Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_Outfitters Financial Times: https://markets.ft.com/data/equities/tearsheet/pro…
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Episode 35 of Cult and Culture is a conversation with Rob Moran, filmed and recorded in one of San Diego's best bars/restaurants, Kindred. Rob is a musician in bands such as Unbroken, Some Girls, Over My Dead Body, Narrows, and others, as well as co-owner of Heartwork Coffee. Luke, Justin, and Rob discuss the formation of San Diego hardcore legends…
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Community and connection come up more than once as James and Jennifer consider Powell's e-tail backend like an archaeological dig into the past. Once they get their packages, they go absolutely bananas over the branded packing slip, supporting their theory that Powell's might just care more about the physical, tangible, in-person connection to thei…
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James and Jennifer order from netflix.shop. Jennifer is not impressed with the shopping experience, surprising James, who didn't have the same visceral reaction. They talk about localization and get a bit emotional as they embrace the moniker MLP. In the end, they are kind of delighted with the tech stack and the story it told. Research included th…
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James and Jennifer order from Bombas and receive their first-ever package without a packing slip. They get emo over workers in ecomm, about dry, healthy feet, and about their orders generating goodness in multiples. There's a lot of love and heart-feels in this episode. Research included these sources: Bombas website: https://shop.bombas.com/pages/…
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This episode is a conversation with producer, DJ, and turntablist D-Styles (Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkies, Third Sight) They talk about the connection between death metal and turntablism, Mix Master Mike and the Beastie Boys, creating grimy beats from 50 cent records, and letting music do the talking over expensive gear. They also cover the …
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James and Jennifer talk about a recent dog-sitting adventure and a Mattress Factory mystery before they order socks from Stance. They get into Stance's ties to skateboarding, Rihanna, and artists then go deep into their packages' journeys, pixels, QR codes, and bare-bones packing slips. They haven't gotten over their disappointment with the Fenty l…
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In Episode 33, Justin and Luke talk with Bobby Bray of The Locust, Holy Molar, and INUS. Bobby is a guitarist, a sound technician, and teacher. The three start the conversation with the formation of The Locust, Bobby's trajectory branching out from death metal as a teenager, and the eventual goal of being a “brutal Residents”/“brutal DEVO." They di…
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James and Jennifer order refillable lipstick (and mascara for Jennifer) from Fenty Beauty to analyze the shopping experience, then reverse engineer the storage, logistics, and packaging details to understand their order's journey. Research on Fenty Beauty included these sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenty_Beauty https://440industries.com/f…
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James and Jennifer order a base-layer garment from Patagonia to analyze the shopping experience, then reverse engineer the storage, logistics, and packaging details to understand their garments' journey. Research on Patagonia included these sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patagonia,_Inc. https://brandminds.com/patagonia-the-story-behind-the-…
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Unboxing Ecommerce is coming soon to your favorite podcast places. Episodes drop every other Tuesday starting November 7th. James and Jennifer order products from brands to analyze the shopping experience, then reverse engineer the storage, logistics, and packaging details to understand their order's journey. _______________ Have a brand/shopping e…
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This episode is a conversation between bassists with Chis Slorach (Metz, The Armed). The discussion touches on topics like how Metz has operated over the years, favorite drummers and the importance of them to a band, the jazziness of Nomeansno, and how being booed sometimes is more memorable than the positive highlights. Chris also shares his appro…
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