Best Apples And Snakes Podcasts (2025)

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Stone carvers Chris Pellettieri and Arissa Ramoutar from Jan 13, 2025

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Stone carvers Chris Pellettieri and Arissa Ramoutar on art made by humans, not AI Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Interview with Chris Pellettieri and Arissa Ramoutar" Horace Ferguson - "Great Stone" [0:54:14]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148075By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Curse of the Dog God (1977): Head swap shenanigans 1:23:08

3d ago1:23:08

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Still stuck down a magical movie mole hole, the boys take a deep dive into the 1977 Japanese occult film Curse of the Dog God. Along the way, they discuss accidental animal-vehicle homicide. If you were a demon-possessed soul, what food would lure you out? And what exactly is the mysterious inugami, and why does it matter in Japanese folklore? It’s…

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Ken Freedman and Mark Hurst listen to AI from Jan 6, 2025

8d ago

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Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" [0:00:00] - "Mark and Ken discuss AI" [0:02:58] Jebediah Creek - "I Love Pushin' People Over in the Supermarket" [0:08:36] - "Psychedelic Kungfu Funk - Journey From the East" [0:22:41] Large Language - "The Momus from Mnezhige Thistle" - Largely Incwvugble [0:42:17] Momus - "The Enshittification of Everything" [0:54:48…

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Cannibal Campout (1988): A real vanity project 1:07:55

8d ago1:07:55

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The story so far: The boys have been trapped in an underground 80s movie store for almost a year and are doing their best to stay alive and entertained. This week, home improvement becomes the name of the game for the boys, so instead of working hard and actually getting things done, they decide to watch a movie, and land on watching the shot-on-vi…

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Andrew Smith, author, "Devil in the Stack" from Dec 30, 2024 1:08:23

15d ago1:08:23

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Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" [0:00:00] - "Mark's intro" [0:02:35] - "Interview with Andrew Smith" [0:05:06] - "Mark's comments" [0:45:24] Basil Kirchin - "Silicon Chip" [0:57:49]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147616By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Hardware (1990): This is what we want, this is what we get 1:35:49

15d ago1:35:49

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The story so far: Energy is waning in the movie hole as the boys sober up after all the recent holiday celebrations only to sink into the dread of a new year looming ahead of them. Happy new year! Happy new year? Oh god, it's a new year. Join the boys as they dive face-first into their anxieties about the coming year by watching the cult classic Ri…

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Guest host Don Fleming: Musical Tech: Naughty or Nice? from Dec 23, 2024

22d ago

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Don Fleming - "Piano Rolls" Frank Milne - "Jingle Bells" [Piano Roll QRS 1798 Piano: Themola (circa 1928) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggrI0dabYy8] Don Fleming - "The Phonograph" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recoupment https://www.techdirt.com/2008/08/21/emi-virgin-records-sues-platinum-selling-band-for-30-million-despite-not-paying-them-a-dim…

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Black Christmas (1974): It's beginning to look a lot like murder 1:30:03

22d ago1:30:03

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In this special Christmas themed episode, the boys dive deep into the genre-defining 1974 classic Black Christmas. While taking dirty phone calls and breaking down the film, we create the new Christmas franchise "Scare-olers”, make our own holiday anthology, and spend a lot of time talking about why movies are freaking cool. It's a festive good tim…

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Our year of surveillance from Dec 16, 2024

29d ago

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Our year in surveillance: Pokemon Go, Microsoft spy-bots, drones, and more Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" The Killer Whales - "Who Controls the Video Screen" [0:54:34]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147130By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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The Boy God (1982): Like a gift from God or whatever 1:10:43

29d ago1:10:43

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The story so far: Having become trapped underground in an 80s-era movie store run by a mole man for almost a year, the boys are starting to plan for the upcoming holidays! This week, the boys are on the receiving end of some divine intervention and end up watching The Boy God (1982), a fantasy/horror/kids film from the Philippines! While it's not a…

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Arvind Narayanan, author, "AI Snake Oil" from Dec 9, 2024

1M ago

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Arvind Narayanan, author, "AI Snake Oil" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Arvind Narayanan" [0:04:54] - "Mark's comments" [0:47:52] Waveshaper - "E.P.R.O.M." [0:55:33]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/146887By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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The Apple (1980): Scurvy musicals 1:16:04

1M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

The story so far: Almost a year ago, the boys got trapped in a magical movie hole, and as a result Dan is beginning to show signs of scurvy... This week, join the boys as we break down the infamous 1980's musical disaster The Apple. While learning about the history and plot of the film, we also discuss the history of Cannon Films, when underground …

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Nicole Kobie, author, "The Long History of the Future" from Dec 2, 2024

1M ago

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Nicole Kobie, author, "The Long History of the Future" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Nicole Kobie" [0:03:38] - "Mark's comments" [0:41:01] Chris Imler - "The Internet Will Break My Heart" [0:54:33]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/146677By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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I, Madman (1989): Too Much Horror, Too Many Pockets 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

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The story so far: In the magical movie hole, the boys emerge from their turkey-induced food comas. However, the relentless barrage of horror flicks is starting to mess with Greg’s psyche. Can he handle another movie, or will his brain finally short-circuit? Tune in to witness the slow unraveling of one man’s sanity. This week, Greg’s in a funk, and…

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Technology we're thankful for, from listeners from Nov 25, 2024

2M ago

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Technology we're thankful for, from listeners Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" [0:00:13] Human Error - "Going to Town" [0:55:57]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/146453By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Calamity of Snakes (1982): A Very Handy Thanksgiving! 1:02:50

2M ago1:02:50

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The story so far: Still trapped in the magical underground movie hole, the boys are celebrating the holidays as best as they can! Happy Thanksgiving! We're celebrating with our best friend Handy and his giant extended family! While the sentient severed hands are preparing dinner and making a mess of the place, we decide to get into the spirit of Th…

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Astronomer Samantha Lawler on Musk's space junk from Nov 18, 2024

2M ago

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Astronomer Samantha Lawler on Starlink space junk Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Sam Lawler" [0:07:30] - "Mark's comments" [0:44:11] Momus - "The Enshittification of Everything" - Ballyhoo [0:53:53]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/146229…

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R.O.T.O.R. (1987): Long hair of the law 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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The story so far: Still trapped in the magical underground movie hole, Dan and Greg are adjusting to Eric's beautiful new golden Dutch boy hair which has granted him both immortality and a bit of an attitude. Hello! How are you? We're doing great. Join us as we dive into R.O.T.O.R. (1987), a movie that's wriggled its way into all of our hearts as a…

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Guest host Station Mgr Ken interviews David Suisman on music and the military from Nov 11, 2024

2M ago

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Music behind DJ: [Author and Historian David Suisman on Music and the Military, interviewed by Station Mgr Ken]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/145970By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Ninja Terminator (1986): My Moleman The Hero 1:14:54

2M ago1:14:54

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The story so far: After stumbling down a mysterious dried-up well and tunneling through the stone walls to search for an escape, the boys have been trapped in a mysterious, underground, 80s-era-inspired VHS rental shop called Moleman's Movie Hole for months. Recently dying and coming back to life has left them with concerns. After drifting through …

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S3 EP16 | Vanessa Kisuule - The power of performance 58:52

2M ago58:52

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This week, Yomi speaks to Vanessa Kisuule where they talk on the transformative power of performance. This episode delves into evolution of craft, the balance between page and stage and the profound impact of community and collaboration, discussing the richness of voices that are reshaping the poetry landscape. Vanessa shares her poem ‘Daffodil’ Ap…

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Dystopia update from Nov 4, 2024

2M ago

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Dystopia update Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" CEL - "Five minutes to self-destruct" [https://gagarinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/five-minutes-to-self-destruct] [0:54:01]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/145741By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Jason X (2001): More space than we need 1:12:36

2M ago1:12:36

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The story so far: After stumbling down a mysterious dried-up well and tunneling through the stone walls to search for an escape, the boys have been trapped in a mysterious, underground, 80s-era-inspired VHS rental shop called Moleman's Movie Hole for months. Becoming disembodied, the boys float through space, heading toward whatever the afterlife o…

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Members of the Luddite Club from Oct 28, 2024

3M ago

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Members of the Luddite Club on not using smartphones or social media Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Interview with Luddite Club members" Maps - "Lack of Sleep" - Counter Melodies [0:54:58]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/145508By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Sellout October - Terrifier (2016): Down to clown 1:13:47

3M ago1:13:47

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The story so far: After stumbling down a mysterious dried-up well and tunneling through the stone walls to search for an escape, the boys have been trapped in a mysterious, underground, 80s-era-inspired VHS rental shop called Moleman's Movie Hole for months. Now, in their final week celebrating spooky season with Sellout October, Greg gets a myster…

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Christopher Brown, author, "A Natural History of Empty Lots" from Oct 21, 2024

3M ago

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Christopher Brown, author, “A Natural History of Empty Lots” Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Christopher Brown" [0:04:42] - "Mark's comments" [0:46:16] Hurst & Ottsc - "I Won't Google That" [0:54:19]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/145230By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Sellout October - Fright Night (1985): Our candy is ready, but our flesh is weak 1:20:43

3M ago1:20:43

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The story so far: After falling in a well and living in an underground movie store, the boys are now celebrating Sellout October! The boys anxiously sit and wait for Trick Or Treaters to show up at the bottom of the well, and get in the holiday spirit by watching the classic Fright Night (1985)! To distract themselves from the potential harsh reali…

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Yaroslav Trofimov, author, "Our Enemies Will Vanish" from Oct 14, 2024

3M ago

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Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" [0:00:00] - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Yaroslav Trofimov" [0:07:02] - "Mark's comments" [0:40:34] Kalush Orchestra - "Stefania" [0:53:21]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/145042By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Sellout October - Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989): Costume party time! 1:24:23

3M ago1:24:23

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The story so far: After falling in a well and living in an underground movie store, the boys are now celebrating Sellout October! After unveiling their Halloween costumes to each other, the boys sit down to take a trip with Jason Voorhees to the Big Apple and watch Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan! While questioning the film's controve…

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Silkie Carlo, director, Big Brother Watch from Oct 7, 2024

3M ago

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Silkie Carlo, director, Big Brother Watch Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Silkie Carlo" [0:03:38] - "Mark's comments" [0:43:14] Highly Effective People - "Under Surveillance" [0:54:33]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/144808By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Sellout October - Final Destination (2000): Your house wants to kill you 1:10:16

3M ago1:10:16

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The story so far: Its Sellout October in the movie hole and the boys' celebration is in full swing. After Greg gets trapped with his head in a bowl of vodka, the boys discuss their viewing of 2000's Final Destination, one of the few 90-00's horror franchises that actually brings something new and interesting to the genre. Along the way, they also g…

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Tim Schwab, author, "The Bill Gates Problem" from Sep 30, 2024

4M ago

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Tim Schwab, author, "The Bill Gates Problem" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Tim Schwab" [0:02:28] - "Mark's comments" [0:45:55] John Dog - "Twitter Must Die" [0:54:53]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/144583By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Sellout October - Pumpkinhead (1988): “We love you Spooky Season!” 1:09:32

4M ago1:09:32

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It's the most wonderfully terrifying time of the year! Join the boys as they kick off Spooky Season with the 1988 supernatural horror film Pumpkinhead directed by special effects wizard Stan Winston. The conversation ranges from farm cabins, the Pumpkinhead yogurt connection, cool kills, and Dan’s love for little old witch ladies. Grab a blanket, d…

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S3 EP15 | Muneera Pilgrim - Witness your journey 55:46

4M ago55:46

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In this week's episode, Muneera Pilgrim joins Yomi in discussing her experience as a poet, coming from a hip hop background. They touch on the journey you take in seeing your worth and believing in yourself and how they were able to embody that. Muneera shares her poem 'Dear Boy’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound produ…

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What if no one wants AI? from Sep 23, 2024

4M ago

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What if no one wants AI? An argument in three parts. Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" [0:00:09] Plone - "Plock" [0:19:38] New Riders Of The Purple Sage - "Fun, Fun, Fun" [0:36:12] The Organizing Committee - "The Day Computers Became Obsolete" [0:53:24]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/144344…

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Tanya's Island (1980): Finding Terrible Delights 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

The story so far: Long after being trapped in an underground abandoned blockbuster movie hole run by a Mole Man, the boys embark on new adventures. With Eric "indisposed," Dan and Greg follow their new friend Handy into the previously unknown sections of their underground home, and they end up in the podcast studio of Bill and Scott, better known a…

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Helen Phillips, author, "HUM" from Sep 16, 2024

4M ago

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Helen Phillips, author of the dystopian novel "HUM" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Helen Phillips" [0:03:41] - "Mark's comments" [0:37:45] The New Existentialists - "Last Days of the Internet" [0:55:02]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/144052By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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The Convent (2000): Getting handy 1:01:08

4M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

The story so far: Long after being trapped in an underground abandoned blockbuster movie hole, the boys are in the middle of renovating their recently-destroyed adults-only section of the film selection when a small, adorable friend returns for a visit. The boys deep dive into the 2000's horror-comedy-demon-nun-zombie-thing The Convent! What is it …

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Even more devices are spying on you from Sep 9, 2024

4M ago

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Even more devices are spying on you: surveillance phones, cars, and more... Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" John Fekner City Squad - "2 4 5 7 9 11" [0:55:09]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/143859By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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The Hand (1981): Fingers of Fear 1:09:02

4M ago1:09:02

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The story so far: The boys are gassed and relocated back to the underground movie hole. They decide to take on a renovation project and uncover a not so fresh mystery. This week the boys view The Hand a 1981 American psychological horror film written and directed by Oliver Stone. They discuss boat cucks, stump bumps, old young men, and invent a new…

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Carl Öhman, author, "The Afterlife of Data" from Sep 2, 2024

5M ago

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Carl Öhman, author, "The Afterlife of Data: What Happens to Your Information When You Die and Why You Should Care" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Carl Öhman" [0:05:18] - "Mark's comments" [0:42:37] Lulu Lewis - "Destroy All Data" [0:53:49]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/143612…

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Beyond Dream's Door (1989): Doors to nowhere are now here 1:03:30

5M ago1:03:30

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The story so far: After being trapped in an underground movie hole for months, the boys tried burrowing through the cave walls only to find themselves trapped in an underground sex dungeon. The boys enter a world of dreams after unlocking some dungeon doors and are drawn to discussing the low-budget 1989 film Beyond Dream's Door. While floating aro…

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Guest host Alan on Rancho Mastatal from Aug 26, 2024

5M ago

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Music behind DJ: Rancho Mastatal [www.ranchomastatal.com] [0:00:00] Music behind DJ: - Appropriate Technology [https://ranchomastatal.com/appropriate-technology] [0:08:50] Music behind DJ: - Building with Earth [https://ranchomastatal.com/earth-building-intensive] [0:14:50] Music behind DJ: - El Pueblo De Mastatal [https://ranchomastatal.com/people…

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The Skeleton Key (2005): Creole beignets 1:05:24

5M ago1:05:24

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The story so far: After being trapped in an underground movie hole for months, the boys tried burrowing through the cave walls only to find themselves trapped in an underground sex dungeon. Also Dan tried to summon a demon so he got tied up. The boys wander through the locked doors of an old southern home in The Skeleton Key and are SHOCKED at a la…

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Paula Bialski, author, "Middle Tech" from Aug 19, 2024

5M ago

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Paula Bialski, author, "Middle Tech: Software Work and Culture of Good Enough" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Paula Bialski" [0:08:14] - "Mark's comments" [0:45:59] Paula and Karol - "Expectations" [0:55:05]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/143172By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Brain Damage: Tied down and tripped out 1:18:20

5M ago1:18:20

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The story so far: After months of being trapped in an underground VHS rental store, the boys have tunneled to a new underground room. They immediately made themselves comfortable, taking in more films, and discovering hidden magical mysteries. Dan misbehaves and must take a break so Greg and Eric decide to watch a movie. This week’s selection is th…

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Google antitrust decision party from Aug 12, 2024

5M ago

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Google antitrust decision party: celebrating the DOJ's win over the monopoly Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" JARC - "Move On Up" [0:22:54] Pookiesnackenburger - "Just One Cornetto" [0:22:41] Har-You Percussion Group - "Welcome to the Party" [0:22:27] Hot 8 Brass Band - "shake your body (down to the ground)" [0:34:39] - "Hampsterd…

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The Dead Next Door: Lazy day underground 1:05:35

5M ago1:05:35

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The story so far: After months of being trapped in an underground VHS rental store, the boys have found a new underground room to make their home for a bit, despite it's abnormal furnishings. Eric is off on a supply trip, so Greg and Dan (having lied to get out of errands) decide to research satanic cults some more and watch the zombie/cult film Th…

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Foodie Episode with Rekha Shankar ~ Dosa, Gharana, Energy Drink or RPG Spell? - (A·B·C·D) Sn2 Ep 8 1:25:19

5M ago1:25:19

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🎙️ ABCD Podcast #40: Join 🙋‍♂️ Omar, 🧑‍🍳 Sandeep, and special guest host 🎨 Rekha Shankar as they devour the latest desi news and trends! 🗞️🌶️ ☕ Discover the cultural movement behind Indian-inspired coffee shops and their unique beverages! 🇮🇳🥤 😲 Electric eels can now zap DNA into other animals - is this the start of a real-life Jurassic Park? 🐍⚡️🦖 🌭…

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Jon Leidecker, aka Wobbly, on Negativland and fair use from Aug 5, 2024

5M ago

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Jon Leidecker, aka Wobbly, on Negativland and fair use Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack - "Mark's intro" Negativland - "Don't Don't Get Freaked Out" - The World Will Decide [0:05:56] - "Interview with Jon Leidecker" [0:08:55] - "Mark's comments" [0:47:28] Wobbly - "Every Piano" - Popular Monitress [0:53:08]https://www.wfmu.or…

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