Best Vulture Writer Podcasts (2024)

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A deep dive into challenges with the property market 25:07

17h ago25:07

25:07

Many conversations are being held about housing and property and Scott O'Neill, the managing director of Rethink Investing, covers a range of issues in this conversation. He touches on the property market, challenges for new entrants and what people need to do to set themselves up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Three Teachers & Animal Instincts 17:03

1d ago17:03

17:03

On this special bonus episode I celebrate the general launch of the Animal Instincts Children's Self-Protection Teaching Programme. Mary Stevens and I have been creating this programme over the past five years, pouring in all our experience and knowledge to make the most comprehensive and workable teaching plan for children. It all begins with thes…

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Safety Propaganda 101 1:17:14

2d ago1:17:14

1:17:14

At the end of 2023, Adam took to the podium to explain the Safety Propaganda ideology and the Counter-Agency of the Avant-Garde to a small but captivated audience. This event was sponsored by UNCENSORED NY

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Right Sizing Your Home for a Life of Travel with Marni Jameson 44:11

2d ago44:11

44:11

Right Sizing Your Home for a Life of Travel: Adventure Without the Baggage In this episode, Adriane focuses on the importance of right-sizing your home to create the best life for yourself, especially if you love to travel. Marni Jameson, author of "Right-Sizing: Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow," shares practical tips and checklists for cre…

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Sad Documentaries w/ Lane Moore 58:07

2d ago58:07

58:07

Comedian and writer Lane Moore joins Ashley Ray to talk about Quiet On Set, Selena and Yolanda, Murder Under the Friday Night Lights, Mean Girl Murders and more. Lane's new e-book You’re Not The Only One F*cking Up: Breaking the Endless Cycle of Dating Mistakes is available now. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Communit…

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Sarah Keyworth, comedian. 1:18:11

4d ago1:18:11

1:18:11

My guest today is the English stand-up comedian Sarah Keyworth. Born in Nottingham in 1993 they studied drama at De Montfort University, where they became an active member of the university's comedy club. After graduating, my guest then worked for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, while performing on the circuit. Their first show, Dark …

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Weebed Out 1:23:44

4d ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Adam is back from Japan: tales of shopping, noise, fem-boys, etc OST Merging Moon "Blackout before Shadow" Prurient and Linkekraft "Container of Souls" Beherit "Sadomatic Rights" LLoyd Banks "Empathy" Blancmange "Living on the calling" LINKS: Hospital NWN Fest

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The Good Place & A League of Their Own w/ D'Arcy Carden 48:16

9d ago48:16

48:16

D'Arcy Carden joins Ashley Ray to talk about her new podcast WikiHole, her roles on The Good Place and A League of Their Own and more! Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join TV Club? Get our official me…

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John Johanas, creative director Tango Gameworks (The Evil Within, Hi-Fi Rush). 1:26:29

10d ago1:26:29

1:26:29

My guest today is John Johanas, creative director at the Tokyo-based studio Tango Gameworks. Born on Long Island, New York, he played in a Radiohead covers band while in High School. After graduating with a degree in East Asia studies from Brandeis University, he moved to Japan to work as an English teacher. He started translating Japanese books in…

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An Australian Greens' perspective on the public service, government procurement and regulation 30:16

14d ago30:16

30:16

Senator Barbara Pocock represents the Australian Greens in the Senate, and she is heavily involved in kicking the tyres of professional services firms as a member of two parliamentary committees. Pocock shares her perspectives on where the Greens think the public service should head as well as how the inquiries into professional services firms are …

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Girls5Eva w/ Paula Pell 51:24

16d ago51:24

51:24

Paula Pell joins Ashley Ray to talk about writing on Saturday Night Live, Girls5Eva and more! Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tel…

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"It's time to get indignant" - A Discussion with Tiffany Richards 57:47

18d ago57:47

57:47

Tiffany Richards is one of the most well-travelled and entrepreneurial martial arts teachers alive today. She exemplifies her philosophy of taking a holistic and balanced approach to life, as can be seen through The Peaceful Warrior Marital Arts and Healing Centre she co-founded with her late business partner and life partner, Richard Poage. Tiffan…

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Siobhan Reddy, co-deputy chair, BAFTA. 1:13:34

20d ago1:13:34

1:13:34

My guest today is Siobhan Reddy, a video game executive and the co-deputy chair of BAFTA. Born in South African to Irish and Australian parents, at the age of four she moved to Campbelltown, New South Wales in Australia. There as a student she became interested in filmmaking and technology. At eighteen she moved to the UK and began working for Perf…

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Correspondence Special #1. 38:25

23d ago38:25

38:25

In this special correspondence edition, host Simon Parkin explores feedback from the recent episode with Jack Thompson, reads out listeners' correspondence, answers questions, and offers at least one reveal about a forthcoming special guest... Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Comedy Specials w/ Rob Haze 55:21

23d ago55:21

55:21

Rob Haze joins Ashley Ray to talk about his new stand up special Frontin', BMF, shows in the Power universe, Deal or No Deal Island, Meego, comedy specials and more. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna jo…

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Raccoons 15:08

24d ago15:08

15:08

This month, we’re venturing into the mysterious world of nocturnal scavengers. From their iconic masks to their nighttime antics, we're shining a light on the fascinating lives of these creatures. So grab your night vision goggles because we’re heading out after dark to talk about raccoons. For sources and more information, please visit our website…

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Iconic Houses Network with Guest Natascha Drabbe 28:41

24d ago28:41

28:41

In this episode, I interview Natascha Drabbe, an architectural historian and the Founder and Executive Director of the Iconic Houses Network. WWW.ICONICHOUSES.ORG. We delve into the worlds of design and architecture as Natascha shares her journey to preserve iconic residential architecture. You get an insider's look at her initiative to create a gl…

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PREVIEW DECA DYKE 14:56

25d ago14:56

14:56

Shortly before Adam's journey to Japan, he and Matthew discuss two trashy arthouse thrillers from the past and present: Ingmar Bergman's 1980 made for TV movie From the Life of the Marionettes and Rose Glass' 2024 bodybuilding lesbian romance thriller Love Lies Bleeding. From the Life of the Marionettes is a disturbing slow burn of a masterpiece – …

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Wes Fenlon, senior editor, PC Gamer. 1:22:44

27d ago1:22:44

1:22:44

My guest today is Wes Fenlon, a San Francisco-based writer and senior editor at the video game publication PC Gamer. Having graduated from The University of Georgia with a degree in journalism and magazines, my guest freelanced for The Wirecutter –– the product review website now owned by the New York Times –– and Tested.com where he reviewed and r…

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Rebuilding - A Discussion with Rosi Sexton 1:13:22

1M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Dr Rosi Sexton is a Mixed Martial Arts polymath. A grade 8 level pianist and grade 7 level cellist who performed at the Royal Albert Hall when she was just 17, she achieved a first at Trinity College Cambridge, a MsC and PhD at Manchester in Mathematics and Computer Science, but left it all behind to pursue a career in Octagon. Already possessing b…

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The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore w/ Stan Zimmerman 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Stan Zimmerman joins Ashley Ray to talk about his new book The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore and to talk about working on Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Roseanne and more. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wann…

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Jack Thompson, Former lawyer, "anti-video-game activist." 1:15:32

1M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

My guest today is former lawyer who gained recognition in the late nineties and early 2000s as an "anti-video game activist", criticizing the content of violent video games and their alleged effects on children. Via a series of high-profile lawsuits, including several against Rockstar, the creator of the Grand Theft Auto series, he claimed that Mat…

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Attack on Titan w/ Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage) 55:18

1M ago55:18

55:18

Ashley is joined by Kevin Fredericks aka KevOnStage to discuss Churchy on BET+, Attack on Titan and more! Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Pa…

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Abhi Swaminathan, gamemaker (Venba). 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

My guest today is a game developer and founder of Visai Games. At the age of twelve he moved to Canada from Southern India, then, hoping to enter the games industry, studied Computer Science at the University of Toronto. After graduating, my guest took a programming job at the mobile games studio, Uken Games. In his spare time he and an artist frie…

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Episode 3 in the Caregiving Travel: Solo Aging with Joy Loverde 41:27

1M ago41:27

41:27

Are you aging solo? In this episode of The Ageless Traveler, I interview Joy Loverde, the author of "Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?" and The Caregivers, a leading authority on solo travel, solo lifestyle, and active contributory aging. We discuss the joys and pains of the growing population of solo agers and the importance of planning for o…

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Spiced Out (W/ Benjamin Braddock and Monica Milkers) 1:28:20

1M ago1:28:20

1:28:20

Dune: Part 2, Denis Villeneuve's second half of his adaptation of Frank Herbet's sci-fi masterpiece Dune, is out. It's huge. Everyone has an opinion. So do we. Dr. Benjamin Braddock and Mommy Milkers join the show to discuss the film. SOUNDTRACK: Herbie Hancock "Watermelon Man" Reverend Bizarre "In the Victory of" John Frusciante "God" UGK "Pocket …

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A cross bench perspective from the Senate with the ACT's David Pocock 28:41

1M ago28:41

28:41

Consultants and procurement have been at the forefront of parliamentary scrutiny in Australia with and one of the participants in the process of looking at this is Senator David Pocock. He talks in this episode about the various issues the committees are concerned about as well as the issues underlying his concerns about lobbyists and their access …

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Love Is Blind, The Traitors & Jeopardy w/ Emily Heller 1:00:46

2M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Emily Heller joins Ashley Ray to talk about Love Is Blind, The Traitors, Sort Of, the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, and more. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch o…

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Special Episode: Behind the Lens with Wildlife Cinematographer Jake Davis 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

Bonus episode alert! 🚨 On this special episode, Alex chats with Jake Davis, a seasoned wildlife cinematographer who's filmed for major players like BBC and National Geographic. From childhood adventures in Wyoming to heart-pounding encounters with grizzlies in Alaska, we'll hear all about his journey into the world of wildlife cinematography. We'll…

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Val McDermid, crime writer, Booker Prize judge. 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

1:07:12

My guest today is a Scottish crime writer. Born into a working-class family in Fife, she studied English at St Hilda’s College Oxford, where she was the first student to be admitted from a Scottish state school. She first worked as a journalist, then a dramatist and, in 1987, published her first novel, Report for Murder. Since then, my guest has re…

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Dark Side of the Ring w/ Chris Gethard 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

Chris Gethard joins Ashley Ray to talk wrestling, Bluey, Masters of the Air, Dark Side of the Ring and more! Check out Chris' new audio book "Dad at Peace" available now! https://try.everand.com/gethard/ Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this…

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Patrick House, neuroscientist and writer. 1:20:49

2M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

My guest today is an American neuroscientist and writer. Born in New York, he earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Stanford University in 2014, researching Toxoplasma gondii, the single-celled feline parasite that infects mouse brains and may––or may not––mess with their fear of cats. As well as studying ancient genetics – specifically conducting …

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The Avatar is a Pornographer (w/ Emma Stern) 1:21:37

2M ago1:21:37

1:21:37

A week before the opening of her exhibition the Pond Society in Shanghai, artist Emma Stern discusses her work, porn, ABBA and the creation of avatars. Matthew Denicola is the new producer and co-host of SOS by SP. We thank Will Samson for his two years of work Soundtrack Y$ "Back to Me" Controlled Bleeding "Fat Bird Curd" Blue Cheer "Out of Focus"…

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The Way of the Vulture Part III 1:20:25

2M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

Chapter IV - Escaping the Vultures We pick up on our series dedicated to self-protection as it relates to opportunistic predators. After a brief look at the unfair reputation real vultures receive, we return to the serial killers mentioned in the first chapter. The episode touches upon some real-life examples of Gavin De Becker's survival signals, …

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Survivor w/ Matt Apodaca 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Ashley Ray is joined by her producer Matt Apodaca to talk about the True Detective: Night Country season finale, the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and to see if Matt can convince Ashley to watch Survivor season 46! Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow b…

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Unlocking Conservation Technology with WWF’s Colby Loucks 25:56

2M ago25:56

25:56

We’re celebrating World Wildlife Day a little early this year with a super special episode! Join Alex as he chats with Colby Loucks, Vice President and Deputy Lead, Wildlife Program at World Wildlife Fund, about the thrilling world of conservation technology. From cutting-edge tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to high-tech wireless tr…

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Animal Instincts - Observe, Adapt, Protect, Lead - A Discussion with Mary Stevens 27:05

2M ago27:05

27:05

Mary Stevens, founder of Athena School of Karate, joins me for a short discussion on our new collaboration project "Animal Instincts". On this episode we discuss the origin of this unique children's self-protection teaching programme, how to teach effective behaviours, its badge system and the problems children face. Animal Instincts Self-Protectio…

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Yoshinori Kitase, director & producer (Final Fantasy series, Chrono Trigger). 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

My guest today is a Japanese video-game director, producer, and executive officer of Square-Enix. Born in 1966 in Fussa City in the suburbs of Tokyo, he studied filmmaking at Nihon University. After graduating, he was working at an animation studio when he first played Final Fantasy on the Famicom, and immediately saw the dramatic potential of the …

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CareGiver Travel Part II--Guest: Dr. Carol Sargent 32:50

2M ago32:50

32:50

This episode is the second in our 3-part series on Caregiver Travel. If you are a family caregiver or have mild dementia, our guest Dr. Carol Sargent will guide you to travel worry free. Dr. Carol Sargent is a pioneer in the field of travel for individuals with cognitive disabilities, such as dementia, and their caregivers.. Her consultancy is dedi…

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Food and TV w/ Mike Mitchell & Nick Wiger 53:02

2M ago53:02

53:02

The Doughboys Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger join Ashley to talk about actual TVs, what their preferred TV watching snacks are, their favorite food shows and more! Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join T…

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Rod Fergusson, SVP Blizzard Entertainment (Gears of War, Bioshock Infinite, Diablo IV). 1:18:03

2M ago1:18:03

1:18:03

My guest today is Senior Vice-President of Blizzard Entertainment and General Manager of the Diablo video game series. After attending the University of Ottawa for Computer Science, my guest joined Microsoft as a Microsoft Consultant, before he moved to the company’s games division to work titles including Microsoft Train Simulator, then the Xbox v…

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Music for TV w/ Sam Haft 1:08:04

2M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Composer Sam Haft (Hazbin Hotel) joins Ashley Ray to talk about Tina Fey's comments about authenticity, Wil Wheaton vs Larry David vs Elmo, and royal conspiracies before getting into their watch lists and talking about making the music for Hazbin Hotel! What We Watched: Love on the Spectrum Couple to Throuple The Traitors Daisy Jones & The Six Dona…

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Helen Macdonald & Sin Blaché (Writers, H is for Hawk, Prophet). 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

My guests today are co-authors of the techno-thriller novel Prophet. Helen Macdonald is an English writer, naturalist, and an affiliated research scholar at the University of Cambridge. Their 2014 book “H is for Hawk” tells the true story of a year spent training a northern goshawk while grieving. The book won, among many other things, the Samuel J…

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The Best of Peacock w/ Jordan Morris 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Jordan Morris (Bubble, Youth Group) joins Ashley Ray to talk about their favorite shows on everyone's favorite streaming platform Peacock! What We Watched: Killing It Paul T. Goldman In The Know Girls5Eva The Traitors Twisted Metal Ted Bupkis Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please…

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Vultures 16:19

3M ago16:19

16:19

In this episode, we fly high into the skies of avian intrigue as we unravel the mysteries surrounding a creature often misunderstood. From their impressive wingspans to their unique scavenging behaviors, these birds have a story to tell. Often hailed as nature's cleaners, they play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems by preventing the spread o…

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Identity - A Discussion with Mo Teague 59:10

3M ago59:10

59:10

Mo Teague is a teacher with a tremendous CV in both real-world application (military, professional and civilian) and martial arts training. His life has long been one of discovery, exploration and reality checks. It has also involved a lot of conflict. Much has been said and discussed about his external conflicts. However, on this episode we touch …

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Iain Lee (broadcaster, comedian, counsellor). 1:19:30

3M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

My guest today is an English broadcaster, writer, television presenter and stand-up comedian. Born in Slough, he began working as a comic in the early nineties, soon landing a gig as co-host of Channel 4’s The 11 O’clock Show, the satirical comedy programme that launched the careers of Sacha Baron Cohen and Ricky Gervais. A slew of high-profile TV …

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Underrated TV w/ Jason Mantzoukas Part 2 1:06:48

3M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Part 2 of Jason Mantzoukas breaking down the most underrated shows! They get into the problem with network sitcoms, streaming rights for old tv shows, fan cams and more! What We Watched: Extraordinary Primo Not Dead Yet Ghosts Killing It Digman Colin From Accounts Starstruck Dead Pixels The Other Two Letterkenny Shoresy This Fool The Gold Party Dow…

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Gary Whitta, screenwriter (The Book of Eli, Star Wars: Rogue One). 1:20:44

3M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

My guest today is a British author and screenwriter for film and video games. Born in London, he began his career as a writer for the games magazine Commodore User, then joined the team that founded PC Gamer, of which he later became editor-in-chief. In 2010, my guest found success in Hollywood as the writer of The Book of Eli, a post-apocalyptic n…

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PREVIEW Welcome to Helltown (W/ Edward Giles and Max Julian Eastman) 20:14

3M ago20:14

20:14

Conceptual artist, musician, and founding member of iconic NYC power electronics group Final Solution, Edward Giles, joins the Safety Propaganda network. The primary topic is the reissue of Edward's industrial project Helltown Inc on former guest Max Julian Eastman's label. The release not only comes with hours of music, art inserts and otherwise, …

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