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One man's opinions and commentaries on happenings in the video game industry.
Music from and inspired by, the Motherland with Residents Kitty Amor, D-Malice and Sef Kombo
The weekly Resident Advisor Exchange - https://ra.co
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Afro, Deep, Soulful House
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Interviews, analysis and research into the role, implementation, integration and usage of technology in retail. Covering Online including e-commerce, mobile and social commerce as well as Offline, local commerce and the merger of all Commerce. Interviewing CEOs and founders of retail startups and helping inform retailers on what is happening in #retailtech and how to navigate the waters.
6 Vocals 6 Instrumentals of hard hitting deep, soulful, afro and tech beats in the mix
Interviews with entrepreneurs and executives who are shaking things up and building exciting new companies. In industries like new Hollywood, podcasting, ecommerce, and the metaverse. Entertaining you with stories you won't hear anywhere else, from the next generation of leaders that are going to change the world. Brought to you by Chris Erwin, the founder of RockWater and 15-year veteran operator, seller, and investor of media, commerce, and technology companies.
The producer, DJ and Rinse FM host in conversation on the eve of the release of her new EP, Grotto.By object blue
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Aaron Levant — CEO of NTWRK on Launching 30 Event Brands, Why Ignorance Is Rich, and Shopping at the Speed of Culture
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Aaron Levant is the CEO of NTWRK. He's one of the most exciting builders at the intersection of fashion, culture, events, and media. We discuss launching a profitable car magazine at age 9, pitching Marc Ecko on ComplexCon, raising tens of millions for NTWRK from star investors like Jimmy Iovine and LeBron, being "oppositionally defiant", and how h…
Three contributors share highlights from electronic music in 2021.By Critics Roundtable
Vanessa Maria in conversation with the Play Nice cofounder.By Nate Agbetu
The Fractal Fantasy cofounder talks Virtua, CGI and Ten Billion Angels.By Zora Jones
An insight into the life of the audio documentary maker and DJ.By Zakia Sewell
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Kevin Gould — CEO of Kombo Ventures on $75 Million of Beauty Sales, Liquidating His IRA, and the Hottest Role in Town
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Kevin Gould is the founder and CEO of Kombo Ventures. Many people say they’re the bridge between Hollywood and Silicon Valley, but Kevin’s the real deal. We discuss why he outsourced his script coverage as a young talent agent, when he liquidated his IRA to start angel investing, how "sliding into DMs" helped him launch 3 beauty brands with $75 mil…
South Africa's house music icon.By Black Coffee
Another year done means a new batch of video games elevated into the vaunted Top 5 List of our Game of the Year picks. This week on the podcast we discuss our top picks for 2020 along with a few honorable mentions. Will the next-gen consoles sweep the honors or is there still juice in last generation's library? We have a supersized show in which to…
The multimedia artist soundtracking the singularity.By Lawrence Lek
With the portal sealed and 2020 banished back into Hell, it's time for our customary look back at the most memorable video gaming news from the year that was. Thanks to the coronavirus, 2020's news was largely "inside baseball" in nature as nobody could safely stage a large physical presence at a convention or trade show, but there was still plenty…
Andrew Mensah speaks to the Touching Bass cofounder for the first in a series of interviews released with Black Minds Matter.By Errol
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Gretta Cohn — CEO of Transmitter Media on $7,000 of Startup Capital, Touring with Bright Eyes, and Making Beautiful Things
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Gretta Cohn is the founder and CEO of Transmitter Media. Gretta's experience runs the gamut of all things audio, from public radio and ringtones, to producing chart-topping podcasts. We discuss her time touring with the band Bright Eyes, being hired as the first prodution executive at Midroll Media and Earwolf, and starting her own podcast company …
A conversation with a pillar of UK funky.By Roska
The House Of Silk founder talks UK garage and the London events landscape.By DJ S
We're taking a break from video games this week to discuss Blake's recent source of excitement, The Mandalorian. Spoilers ahead for seasons one and two! And we also dip into Wonder Woman 1984 as a sidequest using Pedro Pascal's presence in both as a stepping stone. Download this week's episode directly from PTB, listen with the player below, find u…
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Interview with Chris Erwin founder of RockWater on how technology is impacting retail and ecommerce
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In this inteview Darius speaks with Chris Erwin the founder of RockWater, a research and advisory firm for media, tech, and commerce brands. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including influencer marketing, livestream shopping and a lot more.By DV
Setting the record straight on deep tech.By Mark Radford
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Mike Gaston — President of Stage TEN Studios on Bankruptcy, Founding Cut.com, and the Future of Livestreaming
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Mike Gaston is the President of Stage TEN Studios, and a creative and social provocateur known for "programming between the lines". We discuss launching a profitable poetry press and soon after declaring personal banktuptcy, selling his first music video to MTV, founding viral digital studio Cut.com, and how he’ll shape the future of livestream med…
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EX.537 Year In Review 2020 - 2020.12.10
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Tajh Morris, Ash Lauryn and Matt McDermott reflect on a year of dramatic upheaval.By Year In Review
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EX.536 Steve Arrington - 2020.12.03
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The funk legend connecting with a new generation.By Steve Arrington
London's Afro house advocate shares his story.By Sef Kombo
The Teklife innovator returns with his second album.By DJ Earl
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Christian Baesler — President of Complex Networks on German Village Life, Being a DJ, Hot Sauce, and ComplexLand
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Christian Baesler is the President of Complex Networks. Christian is a young media savant, who in his 20’s had more media experience than most executives have in a lifetime. We discuss his humble German childhood, how he launched Bauer Media's digital business at just 21 years old, being a touring DJ, and Complex's international growth plans for 20…
BBC Radio 1's longest serving DJ celebrates 50 years of broadcasting.By Annie Nightingale
Darren Cunningham talks karma and desire.By Actress
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Interview with Matt Brennan on the story of TikTok, ByteDance and his new book The Attention Factory
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Interview with Matt Brennan on TikTok and ByteDanceBy DV
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Kevin Gould of Kombo Ventures on Influencer Marketing for Digitally Native Brand Building
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In this interview Darius spoke with Kevin Gould of Kombo Ventures on building digitally native brands and best practices of using influencers and social selling to drive revenue.By DV
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EX.531 Imagining Future Forms Of Music Media - 2020.10.29
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A live panel from Unsound Lab on rethinking music journalism.By Unsound
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Chas Lacaillade — Founder of Bottle Rocket Management on $5,000 Startup Loans, Jerry Maguire Moments, and the Digital Video Revolution
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Chas Lacaillade is the founder and CEO of Bottle Rocket Management. Chas took a big bet on the digital video revolution, and now builds businesses for some of the most exciting creative talent from New Hollywood. We discuss why he left a prestigious talent agency to sell water pumps, Louisiana roadtrips, and how he converted a $5,000 bank loan into…
A driving force behind 4 Hero, Reinforced Records and 2000black speaks to Helena Star.By Dego
The drum and bass innovator talks through his first album in 14 years.By Krust
Dance music's harbinger of ecocide.By Chris Korda
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Adam Sachs — COO of Team Coco on Early Podcast M&A, Group Dating, and Being Foolishly Confident
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Adam Sachs is the COO of Team Coco and a veteran podcast and digital media executive. Adam works with some of the biggest names in Hollywood like Conan O'Brien, and even Barack and Michelle Obama. We discuss his time as CEO of Midroll Media and its sale to E.W. Scripps, founding a group dating website that he sold to IAC, and the power of being foo…
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Interview with Richard Kestenbaum on Shoppable Livestream ecommerce
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What is shoppable livestream commerce, and why retailers and DTC brands should pay attention.By DV
A live online exchange with the dance pop star.By Roisin Murphy
How the Red Hot Chili Peppers' guitarist learned to think like an electronic musician.By John Frusciante
A vital presence in modern music tells his story.By GAIKA
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Nicole Staple — Founder and CEO of Brideside on Investor Bias, Cancer Battles, and Rap Lyrics
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Nicole Staple is the co-founder and CEO of Brideside. Nicole and her team reinvented the bridal shopping experience, and have raised more venture capital than any other female-led business out of Chicago. We discuss investor bias towards women, managing through rapid growth during her husband's cancer battle, and what rap lyrics have to do with end…
Exploring science fiction, friendship and cinematic storytelling.By Lafawndah
The Hyperdub mainstay sits down with Martha Pazienti-Caiden.By Ikonika
The RVNG Intl. star lifts the lid on her new album.By Kate NV
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EX.521 Poland's LGBTQIA+ Community In Arts & Activism - 2020.08.20
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How artists and activists are facing up to homophobia in Poland.By Zone-Free Zone
Introducing a new podcast featuring entrepreneurs and executives who are shaking things up and building exciting new companies. In industries like New Hollywood, podcasting, ecommerce, and the metaverse. Entertaining you with stories you won't hear anywhere else, from the next generation of leaders who are going to change the world. Brought to you …
A trailblazing figure of Detroit dance music speaks to Ash Lauryn.By DJ Minx
One of the UK's essential DJs reflects on the state of dance music and his recent DJ Kicks mix.By Mr Scruff
From the conservatory to the club, and the importance of Black music and representation to dance music's future.By Afriqua
The electronic pop producer shares the story behind her new album.By Jessy Lanza
Performed in the heart of London with amazing views, I celebrated my birthday with a live dj broadcast production! You can also watch it, in its entirety with Kitty Amor on Youtube! EnjoyBy Sef Kombo
A special lockdown live stream performed at Aures London, on June 6th 2020 with amazing visuals to paint a beautiful story. You can also watch it, in its entirety with Kitty Amor on Youtube! EnjoyBy Sef Kombo
