Best Jason Herbert Podcasts (2024)

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HOWA EP 125 - MATTHEW HERBERT 1:20:02

17h ago1:20:02

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Bones.... Wind.... Caves.... A simpler time When we apes first tooted.. the fluuuute Yes it’s wild how far we’ve come and Matthew Herbert and I go back a bit too .. I mean not to the flute tooting era but we go back. He speaks during this chat of his achievements as an evolved ape and many had me gasping ! He tells of multiple slippers that he can …

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Episode 83: The Right Stuff with Kevin Rusnak, Tyler Peterson, and Michael Bazemore 1:46:41

1d ago1:46:41

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This week Kevin Rusnak, Tyler Peterson, and Michael Bazemore drop into talk about the Cold War, daredevils, and the birth of the Space Program. We have a lot of fun talking about the men and women who made NASA and maybe the coolest movie poster of all time.By Jason Herbert

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Episode 82: Blood In Blood Out with Jimmy Santiago Baca and Jimmy Patiño 1:20:29

8d ago1:20:29

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This week poet and screenwriter Jimmy Santiago Baca joins Jimmy Patiño and me to talk about his 1993 epic Blood In Blood Out. We talk about Jimmy's life story, the challenges facing Chicanos in the 70s & 80s and the film's legacy today. This is a special pod. Hope you like it. About our guests: Jimmy Santiago Baca is a poet and activist of Chicano …

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Episode 81: Close Encounters of the Third Kind/A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon with Greg Eghigian 1:16:49

15d ago1:16:49

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This week Greg Eghigian drops in to talk about Steven Spielberg's first extraterrestrial film and his new book charting the global history of UFO sightings. We get into the histories behind the sightings, how the Cold War affected how we think about space aliens, and whether or not one should put gravy on Devil's Tower. About our guest: Greg is a p…

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Episode 36: The Festival 1:00:38

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This time Jay and Ken discuss H.P. Lovecraft's The Festival.By Jason McKittrick and Ken James

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Episode 80: The Goonies and Generation X with John Wyatt Greenlee, Leah Lagrone, and Jamie Goodall 1:43:36

23d ago1:43:36

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This week Jamie Goodall joins #HATM regulars John Wyatt Greenlee and Leah Lagrone to get to the bottom of a serious question: to which generation does The Goonies belong. We are up to no good in this episode and even through in some pirate history to boot. HATM never says die. About our guests: Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee is a medievalist and a cartogr…

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Episode 79: The Birdcage/The History of Queer Miami with Julio Capó, Jr. 1:31:48

30d ago1:31:48

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This week Julio Capó, Jr. drops in to talk about The Birdcage. We get into Robin Williams' queer performances, what this film meant then, and what it means now. We also talk about Julio's scholarship of Miami's immigration and LGBTQ+ history, along with our mutual love of Florida. One of the best pods we've ever done. I hope you enjoy. About our gu…

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Episode 35: The Unnamable 59:18

1M ago59:18

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This time Jay and Ken discuss H.P. Lovecraft's The Unnamable.By Jason McKittrick and Ken James

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Episode 78: 21 Jump Street/Policing and the War on Drugs in Schools with Max Felker-Kantor 1:08:29

1M ago1:08:29

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This week Max Felker-Kantor and I talk about what may be the world's most unlikely history movie: 21 Jump Street. We talk about the real-life attempts to embed police officers undercover in schools, the rise and fall of D.A.R.E., and the role DARE played in creating the carceral state. This is such a surprising episode with some real revelations an…

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Franklin Episode 8 with Kelsa Pellettierre and Liz Covart 1:28:15

1M ago1:28:15

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This week Liz Covart drops in to talk with Kelsa and I about the final episode of Franklin, along with her thoughts on the show as it was. We get into the diplomatic manuevering at Paris, Liz's Codfish moment, the brigand that was William Augustus Bowles and ask if the French lost the American Revolution. About our guest: Liz Covart is a historian …

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Episode 77: Jaws with Melissa Cristina Márquez 59:16

1M ago59:16

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This week marine biologist and world reknowned shark expert Melissa Cristina Márquez dives in to talk all things Jaws. We talk about her career as a scientist, the role of sharks in the ecosystem, and the impact the book and film had on global shark populations. This is a different look for HATM and a lot of fun talking to an inspiring scholar. We'…

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Franklin Episode 7 with Kelsa Pellettiere, Michael Hattem, and Joanne Freeman 1:46:11

2M ago1:46:11

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Listen. You don't need to have watched the Franklin series at this point. Listen to THIS POD. This one. Everything you need is here. We've got Kelsa Pellettiere. We have Michael Hattem. We have JOANNE FREEMAN. We have colonial ideologies and diatribes on where an American Revolution series should go. We have disappointment in Michael Douglas. We ha…

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Episode 34: The Rats In The Walls 1:43:46

2M ago1:43:46

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This time Jay and Ken discuss H.P. Lovecraft's The Rats in The Walls.By Jason McKittrick and Ken James

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Franklin Episode 6 with Kelsa Pellettiere 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

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This week Kelsa and I ask the tough questions about the series: Are they spending too much time on Temple? Is Lafayette the best character? How will they resolve the series? Which Founding Father would have had an OnlyFans account? Stick around for the wildest discussion on the American Revolution you've ever heard.…

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HOWA EP 124 - JASON LIM of INSTRUO 1:13:10

2M ago1:13:10

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Superbooth 2024 here I come Im in a rush but I promised a show so here it is :) This is the second celebration of a wonderful maker in the eurorack world. Meet Instruo. The company was founded by Jason Lim who is the guest on this episode and we discuss how a company like this can exist in the wild electric world. The kind of knowledge it takes. Th…

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Episode 76: In the Heart of the Sea with Bathsheba Demuth 1:25:32

2M ago1:25:32

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This week we are joined Bathsheba Demuth to talk about the Chris Hemsworth-led In The Heart of the Sea. Bathsheba is the author of one of my favorite books, Floating Coast: An Environmental History of the Bering Strait and we talk about the history of whaling, her work with Indigenous communities in the Yukon, and of course, Moby Dick. This is one …

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Episode 75: Red Dawn with Kathleen Belew 1:06:17

2M ago1:06:17

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This week my good friend and native Coloradan Kathleen Belew drops in to talk about the movie that etched the word "wolverines" into our lives forever: Red Dawn. We talk about how Red Dawn depicts Cold War fears on the big screen, and how it has been perceived in the *checks notes* forty years since its release. As usual, Kathleen and I talk about …

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Franklin Episode 5 with Kelsa Pellettiere and Seth Cotlar 1:25:49

2M ago1:25:49

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This week the legendary Seth Cotlar joins in with Kelsa and me to talk about Episode 5 of Franklin. We get into the dynamics between John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, talk about the need for more meat some of these storylines, and address the needs of the colonies to those of Ukraine in the present day. It's another great trip to the 18th century.…

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Episode 33: Cyclopean Cinema Volume One: Re-Animator 53:56

2M ago53:56

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This time Jay and Ken bring you a new episode type Cyclopean Cinema. In this new format they compare the H.P. Lovecraft stories to their film adaptations. First up Re-Animator.By Jason McKittrick and Ken James

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HOWA EP 123 - MATTHEW OF ALM BUSY CIRCUITS 1:19:20

2M ago1:19:20

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Im joined by Matthew Allum (ALM/Busy Circuits) as we discuss the origins of one of the best loved and most popular eurorack modules of all time Pam’s New Workout (and subsequent PRO form) How does a person go from having a thought of an afternoon to running one of the worlds most beloved modular synth companies? All shall be revealed! For those sen…

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Episode 74: Inside Out with Agnes Arnold-Forster 1:15:18

2M ago1:15:18

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This week Agnes Arnold-Forster jumps in to talk about the emotional roller coaster that is Pixar's Inside Out. We talk about how historians have conceptualized emotions, their role in the human experience, and Agnes' new book which charts the history of nostalgia. This is such a cool pod because we go places we rarely get to visit. I hope you dig i…

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Franklin Episode 4 with Kelsa Pellettiere and Lindsay Chervinsky 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

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This week HATM friend Lindsay Chervinsky drops in to talk about Episode 4 of Franklin. We talk about the very real possibility all of this could fail, spies galore, a young Louis XVI (with a head!) and a villainous John Adams? Join in with us now! About our guest: Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky is a presidential historian. She is the author of the award…

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HOWA EP 122 - ROBERT HENKE 1:33:29

2M ago1:33:29

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were you the co-developer of ableton live? ah no but Mr Henke very much was. Think about that for a minute. It’s easy to forget as he’ll never bring it up without being prompted. He’s not big on the dwelling and far more interested in his current obsessions. Special interests (SPINS) as they are called are the things driving the REAL artists of whi…

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Episode 73: Gidget and the rise of California beach culture with Elsa Devienne 1:13:14

2M ago1:13:14

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This week Elsa Devienne drops in to talk about Gidget and the history and transformation of the California beach. We get into the fascination with the US and the environment, as well as the influence of Hawaii on California beach culture. We also jump into issues of body image, gender dynamics, and queer representation in beach movies and the globa…

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Episode 32: The Lurking Fear 51:32

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This time Jay and Ken discuss H.P. Lovecraft's The Lurking Fear.By Jason McKittrick and Ken James

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Franklin Episodes 1-3 with Kelsa Pellettiere and Craig Bruce Smith 1:39:23

3M ago1:39:23

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This week begins our first episode covering the new series on Apple TV, FRANKLIN, starring Michael Douglas. Each week we'll recap the episode, fill in with historical backstory, and offer plenty of snark. We have a permanent cohost for the series in Kelsa Pelletiere, one of the foremost Franklin scholars in the world. And we'll rotate in new guests…

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Episode 72: Robocop and guns in America with Drew McKevitt 1:25:40

3M ago1:25:40

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This week Drew McKevitt returns to talk about Robocop (1987). We get into depictions of Detroit as a failed city and of Robocop as both the commercial answer to the Terminator and maybe the antithesis of Dirty Harry. And we dive deep into Drew’s new book to talk about the rise of the gun culture in the United States. Hanging with Drew is always a b…

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Episode 71: A Knight's Tale with Thomas Lecaque, John Wyatt Greenlee, and Anna Waymack 1:37:15

3M ago1:37:15

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This week the pod welcomes back Thomas Lecaque and John Wyatt Greenlee along with #HATM newcomer Anna Waymack to talk about maybe the best medieval movie ever made: A Knight's Tale. We talk Chaucer, romance, Heath Ledger, the Black Prince, and that fucking soundtrack. Let's go. About our guests: Thomas Lecaque is an associate professor of History a…

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Episode 31: The Hound 1:29:54

3M ago1:29:54

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This time Jay and Ken discuss H.P. Lovecraft's The Hound. They are joined by actor of stage and screen Greg Oliver Bodine to join in the conversation.By Jason McKittrick and Ken James

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HOWA EP 121 - JESSE HARRIS 1:28:26

3M ago1:28:26

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With 20 albums under his own name and his instrumental group Cosmo, the man knows how to make a record. He is a wildly accomplished and successful songwriter. For example in 2003 Harris he received the Grammy Award for Song Of The Year for Norah Jones’ breakout hit “Don’t Know Why,” from her debut album, Come Away With Me, which has sold almost 30 …

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Episode 70: Munich with Jeffrey Melnick and Erik M. Baker 1:35:21

3M ago1:35:21

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This week Jeff Melnick and Erik Baker jump in to talk about Steven Spielberg's Munich. We talk about the history behind the attacks in 1972, why they were relevant in 2005, and why they remain relevant today. And yes, we absolutely discuss the warfare and attempted genocide in Palestine today. This is a really important conversation and I hope that…

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S8 Ep8: Nick Mason: The Ultimate Car Collection! 44:06

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It's the final episode in the current series, and the boys have pulled a belter of a guest out of the bag! Pink Floyd's legendary drummer Nick Mason is widely regarded as one of the most notable celebrity petrolheads of all them all, and has a car collection to drool over! Pick of the bunch is a Ferrari 250 GTO worth an estimated £40m, amongst a gl…

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Episode 69: The Mambo Kings and Cuban Music with Christina Abreu 1:04:19

3M ago1:04:19

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This week Christina Abreu drops in to discuss Cuban-American history, Cuban music, and the representation of Cubans in film. We explore the origins and characteristics of Cuban music, as well as the migration of Cubans to the United States in the 1950s. We also discuss the relationship between Cuban-Americans and other Latino groups, as well as the…

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S8 Ep7: Living the dream, with 'Supercars of London' star Paul Wallace! 57:59

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On this week's episode, Jason and Dave welcome along a YouTube sensation! With just shy of a million followers to his instagram account, Paul Wallace's 'Supercars of London' is one of the biggest automotive channels in the world and shows no sign of slowing down. From his early days of chasing after supercars on the streets of London's west end, Pa…

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Masters of the Air: Episode 9 and Final Recap with Sarah Myers, Colin Colbourn, and Luke Truxal 1:42:11

3M ago1:42:11

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We've reached the end of the mission here at Historians At The Movies. This week Sarah, Colin, Luke and I talk about the final thrust of the air war in Germany, POW camps and escape attempts, Rosie's legacy, and the melancholy of leaving the war behind. We also give our final thoughts about the series, where to place it alongside Band of Brothers a…

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Episode 68: Smokey and the Bandit with Karen Cox 1:27:28

4M ago1:27:28

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This week Karen L. Cox swings by to talk about the South, the 70s, and why Burt Reynolds was so damn cool. This is probably the first time you’ve heard Smokey and the Bandit on a history podcast, but that’s what we are here for. This one is fun. About our guest: Karen L. Cox is an award-winning historian and a Distinguished Lecturer for the Organiz…

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S8 Ep6: Brian Conley: I loved my XR3! 36:22

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On this week's show, Jason and Dave welcome along an entertainment juggernaut! A star of stage and screen who's done it all and shows no signs of stopping! He recently departed Albert Square to head up west for the bright lights of the Palladium, to perform with Bradley Walsh, Shane Richie and Joe Pasquale! It can of course, only be the one and onl…

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Masters of the Air: Episode 8 with Sarah Myers, Colin Colbourn, and Luke Truxal 1:24:11

4M ago1:24:11

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This week Sarah, Colin, and Luke drop in to talk about the penultimate episode of Masters of the Air. We've a lot to talk about in this episode- inlcuding the air war in Italy and Romania, which highlighs the strategic and tactical operations of the 15th Air Force and the role of the Tuskegee Airmen. We also revist the prison camp storyline, to tal…

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HOWA EP 120 - JIM KELLER 1:30:31

4M ago1:30:31

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I met Jim thanks to the wonderful master of mastering Heba Kadry who's based in New York (whi btw that just finished mastering my new LP!) She used him to assist in the making of her room and that set me on a journey to get my place into shape too. Him and his team at Sondhus did an excellent job and I've been loving my light and airy attic so much…

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Episode 67: Dune: Part Two with Mary Hicks and Margari Hill 1:43:09

4M ago1:43:09

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This week Mary Hicks and Margari Hill drop in to talk all things DUNE. We focus on Dune Part 2 but also talk about the historical influences on Frank Herbert as he wrote Dune, along with how Dune influenced the science fiction and fantasy that came afterward. We talk about the parallels between the fictional universe and historical events, such as …

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S8 Ep5: George Clarke: The DB5 is a thing of absolute beauty! 42:34

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On this week's episode, Jason and Dave talk beautiful aesthetics and stunning lines with a man who sees the craft and design in everything, Mr George Clarke! George has been mad on cars since he was a little boy growing up in Sunderland, but he appreciates their curves and contours more than most, and he's had an interesting collection of motors ov…

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Masters of the Air Episode 7 with Sarah Myers, Luke Truxal, and Colin Colbourn 1:24:19

4M ago1:24:19

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This week Sarah, Luke, Colin, and I continue to follow the Bloody Hundredth in what amounted to a tonal shift for the series. We talk about life inside German POW camps, the Great Escape, the Battle of Berlin, and Black Monday. We dive into the Red Cross and also compare the experiences of American prisoners in Europe and the Pacific, along with th…

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Episode 66: Minority Report and the rise of police in New York City with Matthew Guariglia 1:13:01

4M ago1:13:01

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This week Matt Guariglia drops in to talk about Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruises's Minority Report. We also discuss the history of policing in New York City and its impact on other cities. We jump into as eugenics, race and ethnicity in policing, gender dynamics, and the influence of World War I on the evolution of criminality in New York City and …

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S8 Ep4: 100 gigs a year, for superstar DJ Judge Jules! 37:43

4M ago37:43

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A superstar DJ and a practicing music lawyer! It's an unlikely 2 hats to wear work wise, but that's the life of legendary deck spinner Judge Jules, as he travels around the world playing to huge crowds, and splitting his time between luxury homes in London and Mallorca. Added to the jet setter lifestyle are some pretty impressive cars, as Jules rem…

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