Best Michael Budd Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 50: The 17 Best Horror Movies Of All Time 1:50:16

8M ago1:50:16

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Just in time for spooky season, Jack Sommerby and I list our picks of the 17 best horror films of all time, from the most iconic to to the slightly obscure. We're covering slashers, body-horror, sci-fi horror and more. So take a listen and see if you agree with our choices, and tell us your favorites in the comments. --- Send in a voice message: ht…

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Episode 49: Tommy Victor Talks New Prong Album 'State of Emergency' 33:40

8M ago33:40

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Prong are an eternally underrated metal act, but their fervent underground following has fueled them since forming in NYC in 1986. Over 13 albums and revolving lineups, frontman/guitarist Tommy Victor has unleashed his patented brand of working class angst on classic tracks like 'Prove You Wrong', 'For Dear Life', 'Whose Fist Is This Anyway', and t…

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Episode 48: Director Mike Schiff Talks New Documentary 'The History of Metal and Horror' 35:01

9M ago35:01

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On our latest podcast episode we're doing a genre double-dip when I talk to director Mike Schiff about his informative new documentary, The History of Metal and Horror, which features notable luminaries from the worlds of film and metal discussing why the two genres feel so interlinked. The film is a treasure trove of genre trivia, with Schiff pick…

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Episode 47: Survival Guide's Emily Whitehurst Talks New Album 'Deathdreams' 37:43

10M ago37:43

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Emily Whitehurst first rose to prominence under the alias Agent M, lead vocalist for late 90's/early 00's punk act Tsunami Bomb. After leaving the group in 2005, Whitehurst would go on to form indie-electronic project Survival Guide alongside guitarist Jaycen McKissick, but she's been the sole creative force behind the project since McKissick's dep…

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Episode 46: Remembering 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection' Filmmaker William Friedkin, RIP 1:06:52

11M ago1:06:52

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Last week lovers of intense cinema were saddened by the passing of director William Friedkin, who died on August 7 at the age of 87. Friedkin was a true force of nature, an uncompromising director known primarily for two of the greatest films of the 1970's (and of all time): hardboiled crime drama 'The French Connection' (starring Gene Hackman) and…

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Episode 45: Royal Thunder's Mlny Parsonz Talks New Album 'Rebuilding The Mountain' 38:32

1y ago38:32

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Royal Thunder are back with Rebuilding The Mountain, their first album in 5 years, out June 16th via Spinefarm. Like past efforts including Wick and Crooked Doors, it sees the group continue their unique marriage of classic rock and 90’s alternative with a contemporary edge. It also marks the return of drummer Evan DiPrima, who left the group in 20…

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Episode 44: The Church's Steve Kilbey Talks New Album 'The Hypnogogue' 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

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The Church have been brewing up their unique blend of psychedelia, post-punk, alternative and prog-rock ever since they formed in 1980. Over four decades, various lineup changes and 26 studio albums, their prolific streak has brought them an adoring cult following on albums including (to name but a few) The Blurred Crusade, Heyday, Starfish, Priest…

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Episode 43: The Toadies' Mark Reznicek Talks Rubberneck 25th Anniversary Tour, New EP 'Damn You All To Hell', and More 36:25

1+ y ago36:25

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The Toadies have been a Texas music staple ever since the hit the scene in 1989, with their unique mix of alternative rock with a Southern twist. They broke through to the masses with 1994's 'Rubberneck', thanks to hits like 'I Come From The Water', 'Tyler' and 'Possum Kingdom'. Now the group are hitting the road for that album's 25th anniversary. …

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Michael Budd: Solo Responder 20:30

2y ago20:30

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In our season finale we hear from Michael Budd, a paramedic who works on a solo response vehicle. We talk about managing patient expectations, breaking beds and brewing cider – all in a day’s work for Michael.Connect with Kim on her website www.kimbusseychamberlain.co.uk and follow her on Twitter @KimBusseyChamb1 and Instagram @KimBravoCharlieTo ke…

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Dan Nevin: Anaesthetist 30:06

2y ago30:06

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This week I chat to the awesome Dr Dan Nevin about working in trauma and anaesthesia. We talk about balance, mainly in the form of musicals.Follow Dan on Twitter @docdgnConnect with Kim on her website www.kimbusseychamberlain.co.uk and follow her on Twitter @KimBusseyChamb1 and Instagram @KimBravoCharlieTo keep up to date with future episodes follo…

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Ellie and Abby Hudson: Midwives 41:10

2y ago41:10

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This week I talk to the wonderful midwifery sibling duo, Ellie and Abby Hudson. They talk about empowering people to make their own decisions around birth, catching babies in unexpected places and why paramedics look so relieved when they arrive on scene at obstetric jobs to find a midwife already there.Connect with Kim on her website www.kimbussey…

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Punam Krishan: GP 37:34

2y ago37:34

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This week I speak to the totally brilliant Dr Punam Krishan. NHS GP, writer and podcast host of The Medic Mum Podcast, Dr Punam talks portfolio careers, family events as a medic and the value of patients thanking us.You can find Punam on Twitter @DrPunamKrishan and Instagram @DrPunamKrishan - Pre Order Punams new book, How to Be a Doctor and Other …

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Andy Tweedy: Firefighter 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

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This week we hear from another member of the emergency services family, firefighter Andy Tweedy. Andy talks naked cowboys, Fireman Sam and ponders the question whether we’re a bunch of people that really love our jobs or whether there’s actually something wrong with us!Connect with Kim on her website www.kimbusseychamberlain.co.uk and follow her on…

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Richard Webb-Stevens: Motorcycle and HEMS Paramedic 45:08

2+ y ago45:08

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This week I’m excited to introduce you all to Richard Webb-Stevens or RWS as he’s known in the ambulance service. RWS is a deaf paramedic who has worked on both motorbikes and helicopters. He is a man of many talents – he cooks up delicious looking RWS-ipies, photographs the city from the skies as a HEMS paramedic and plays a mean bit of blues on t…

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Stephanie Ooi: GP 42:30

2+ y ago42:30

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This week I talk to the wonderful Dr Stephanie Ooi a GP and host of The Medic Mum podcast. We talk about the pressure facing GP’s in the NHS, leaving the NHS behind and the phrase learning experience as a red flag! You can find Steph on Instagram @the_gp_mum and you can find The Medic Mum Podcast on your favourite podcast platform. Connect with Kim…

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Leah Hazard: Midwife 43:09

2+ y ago43:09

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This week we speak to another frontline health professional – Midwife, Leah Hazard. Leah wrote the Sunday Times Bestseller Hard Pushed - her memoir about working in the NHS as a midwife. Her new book, Womb will be out in March 2023. We talk about accidentally inspiring the next generation of midwives, working through the pandemic, moral injury and …

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Lydia Maskery: Paramedic 30:37

2+ y ago30:37

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This week I’m introducing you to Lydia Maskery, paramedic and clinical team manager. We discuss mountain top epiphanies, meeting patients whose lives we’ve saved and eating Twisters being the sign of a good shift. Connect with Kim on her website www.kimbusseychamberlain.co.uk and follow her on Twitter @KimBusseyChamb1To keep up to date with future …

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Richard Kingham: Motorcycle Response Paramedic 39:53

2+ y ago39:53

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Today I’m talking to Richard Kingham. Kingham is a motorcycle response paramedic who has also spent time on London’s Air Ambulance as a HEMS paramedic. We talk communication, getting to grips with tough questions and cock rings…Connect with Kim on her website www.kimbusseychamberlain.co.uk and follow her on Twitter @KimBusseyChamb1 To keep up to da…

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Jen Jackson: Paramedic 30:50

2+ y ago30:50

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Today I’m excited to introduce you to Jen Jackson. Jen is a paramedic, intrepid traveller and roller skater. In this episode we mainly try not to swear in case Jen’s mam is listening. We also cover compassion fatigue, recognising burnout and how to set boundaries to counter it.Follow Jen on Twitter @jenniferrmay and on Instagram @jenniferrmayConnec…

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Judy Shehean: Paramedic 37:21

2+ y ago37:21

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We’re kicking off the series today with the brilliant Judy Sheahan. Judy is an experienced flight paramedic, educator and crossfit athlete. We talk all things mental health, learning, balance and forgetting your trousers at work. Follow Judy on Twitter @JudySteyn_SA and Instagram @_judy_sheahan_ Connect with Kim on her website www.kimbusseychamberl…

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Beneath The Blue Lights: Season One begins Feb 15th! 1:50

2+ y ago1:50

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As paramedics we are often asked ‘What's the worst thing you have ever seen?’ and I am here to encourage a different kind of conversation with our frontline workers, to uncover what it takes to work in these roles and the privilege we experience in meeting and connecting with patients. This podcast is all about what it’s really like to be a paramed…

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Episode 42: Albums Revisited-U2's 'Achtung Baby' Turns 30 1:05:27

2+ y ago1:05:27

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30 years ago this week, U2 released Achtung Baby, the 1991 opus that helped them roar back to relevance after being sidelined by the commercial and critical disappointment of their 1998 documentary and album Rattle and Hum. Click here for the best albums of 1991 Produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, Achtung Baby saw the Irish outfit refresh thei…

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Episode 41: Robin Guthrie Talks New Releases Mockingbird Love and Pearldiving, Remembering Harold Budd and The Legacy of The Cocteau Twins 49:33

2+ y ago49:33

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As the guitarist/multi-instrumentalist and songwriter for The Cocteau Twins, Robin Guthrie's unique sonic palette helped spearhead and popularize the dream pop sub-genre, with songs that emerged like hazy daydreams through his unique combination of melody and his focused use of effects on albums like 'Treasure', 'Blue Bell Knoll' and 'Heaven or Las…

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Episode 40: Celebrating 30 Years of Nirvana's 'Nevermind' 1:16:27

3y ago1:16:27

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September 24th marks a sacred date for Gen Xers: Nirvana's 1991 grunge masterpiece 'Nevermind' celebrates its (get ready to feel old) 30th anniversary! Yes, that's right, the album that was the soundtrack to your 90's life is now 3-decades old, and in its honor, co-host Chris Logan and I celebrate why it still packs a punch. In this episode, we dis…

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Episode 39: Mr Bungle/Tomahawk's Trevor Dunn Talks New Project SpermChurch Album 'merdeka atau mati', New Record Label, Mr Bungle 2021 Plans and More 47:03

3y ago47:03

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On today’s episode I speak to Trevor Dunn, the bassist and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work in the experimental rock group Mr. Bungle, as well as Tomahawk (who released their latest album ‘Tonic Immobility’ in March), Fantomas, The Melvins, Mad Love, and Nels Cline amongst many other projects. Dunn is back with “merdeka atau mati” the …

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Episode 38: Dave Wyndorf Talks New Monster Magnet Album 'A Better Dystopia' 1:13:10

3y ago1:13:10

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When Monster Magnet frontman/songwriter Dave Wyndorf was stuck in pandemic lockdown, he decided the best thing to do was keep busy, and he and his bandmates holed up in the studio and got to work on a new album. Monster Magnet have always stuck out like a sore thumb in the musical landscape in the most beautiful way, from their 1991 debut 'Spine of…

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Episode 37: Steve Kilbey Talks New Solo Album 'Eleven Women', New Music From The Church and More 51:03

3+ y ago51:03

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On today’s podcast episode I’ll be speaking to Steve Kilbey, best known as the vocalist, bassist, and primary songwriter for veteran Australian alternative psych group The Church.With The Church, Kilbey has generated a whopping 25 studio albums since their formation, beginning with 1981’s Of Skins and Heart. The band are most notable in pop culture…

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Episode 36: The Mission UK's Wayne Hussey Discusses Charity Single 'TOS2020' Featuring All Your Favorite Musicians 47:28

4y ago47:28

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Wayne Hussey is goth-rock royalty. Between his tenure as guitarist in The Sisters of Mercy to founding the The Mission UK, the frontman/guitarist has created some of the most iconic and evocative work in the genre...and beyond. Never content to rest on his laurels, Hussey remains a creative force, as evidenced on The Mission's 2016 epic 'Another Fa…

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Episode 35: 25 Albums Turning 25 in 2020-The Best Albums of 1995 2:01:53

4y ago2:01:53

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Following last year's podcast episode celebrating the best albums from 1994, co-host Chris Logan and I dive in to the best 25 albums from 25 years ago, in this case the year 1995. '95 was another great year for alternative rock in all its disparate forms, and it was a particularly eclectic one as well, from anthemic rock from The Smashing Pumpkins,…

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Episode 34: Talking Book's Billy Gould Discusses New Album 'Talking Book II', Upcoming Faith No More Tour and More 25:09

4y ago25:09

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Billy Gould has had a busy 2020. Not only has he reunited with Faith No More (for which he plays bass and is a founding member), he's just released 'Talking Book 2,' the long awaited follow-up to 2011's 'Talking Book' by the band of the same name. Gould rounds out the musical trio, which also features Jared Blum and Dominic Cramp of Gigante Sound, …

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Episode 33: Our Picks For the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1:21:06

4+ y ago1:21:06

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On this week's episode of the SLIS podcast, co-host Chris Logan and I choose our picks for the 2020 inductees for the RRHOF. It wasn't easy given next year's artists for consideration include Soundgarden, Depeche Mode, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Kraftwerk, Nine Inch Nails, The MC5, T.Rex, Thin Lizzy, Pat Benatar, Todd Rundgren, The Doobie Brothers, T…

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Episode 32: 25 Albums Turning 25 in 2019-The Best Albums of 1994 1:40:17

4+ y ago1:40:17

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Following our podcast episode ranking the best albums from 1989, co-host Chris Logan and I dive in to the best 25 albums from 1993 turning 25 this year. '94 was a HUGE year for alternative rock, hip-hop and metal, with bands like Nine Inch Nails, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Ween, Suede and more releasing instant classics, killer debuts f…

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Episode 31: Medicine's Brad Laner Talks New Covers Album 'Scarred For Life' 37:37

4+ y ago37:37

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On this week's podcast my special guest is Brad Laner, best known as the guitarist and songwriter for Medicine, one of the most interesting and uncompromising alternative acts of the 90s. Laner’s unique guitar tone and playing style led to the band being associated with the UK shoegaze scene, so much so that they were the first American band signed…

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Episode 30: David J. Talks New Solo Album 'Missive To An Angel From The Halls Of Infamy And Allure' and Bauhaus Reunion 34:07

4+ y ago34:07

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This week's guest is David J, best known as the bass player for goth legends Bauhaus and as the bassist and co-vocalist of post-punk icons Love and Rockets. His work in both bands helped each achieve cult status, still revered to this day with classic tracks like 'Bela Lugosi's Dead', 'Dark Entries', 'She's In Parties,' 'So Alive', 'Haunted When Th…

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Episode 29: ‘Body Melt’-Smells Like Cinematic Sadness Podcast 27:17

5y ago27:17

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On this week's installment of the long-delayed follow-up to our ’Smells Like Cinematic Sadness' series, co-host Damon Shell and I look back at ‘Body Melt,' a 1994 Ozploitation horror cheapie about dietary supplements with very unfortunate side effects. A poor man's exercise into the splatstick oeuvre ala pre-LOTR Peter Jackson, 'Body Melt' is full …

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Episode 28: Remembering The Late Rutger Hauer 24:17

5y ago24:17

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Dutch actor Rutger Hauer passed away last month at the age of 75, and for 80's and 90's cult movie lovers, it was a huge loss. Kids from Generation X grew up watching the actor at either the local cineplex or on their VCR's thanks to classic films like Blade Runner, The Hitcher, Ladyhawke, Nighthawks, Blind Fury, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and much …

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Episode 27: 30 Albums Turning 30 In 2019: The Best Albums of 1989 2:29:43

5y ago2:29:43

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Following on the heels of last year's Smells Like Infinite Sadness episode ranking the best albums from 1988, co-host Chris Logan and I decided to tackle all the best albums turning 30 in 2019. That's right, 1989 was 30 years ago! We're old!! 1989 was a big year for alternative rock, foreshadowing the rise of its commercial and critical appeal in t…

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164: Delving into Elixir with Keyvan Akbary 1:07:07

5y ago1:07:07

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In this weeks episode we are lucky to have Keyvan Akbary back on the show.We start off by discussing the job role he has taken since moving back to Madrid, and the importance of building autonomous teams.From here, we talk about the technology stack they are using at Cabify, highlighting some of the interesting features found in Elixir and Go.Final…

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163: Building SaaS Products with Simon Bennett 48:10

5y ago48:10

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In this weeks episode we chat to Simon Bennett about his experience bootstrapping SaaS products.We start off with how he got into software development and highlight some of his previous/current business ventures.This leads us to highlight treating each failure as an experiment, and the danger (as a developer) of using a new product idea as a platfo…

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162: PHP + JIT = GR8 with Joe Watkins 51:04

5y ago51:04

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In this weeks episode we have good friend of the show Joe Watkins back on to discuss the recent developments in PHP.We start off by highlighting how code is currently compiled and executed using the Zend VM, and distill how the recently approved JIT (for PHP 8) will change this.From here we mention the reasoning for going down this path now, the di…

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Episode 26: Marty Willson-Piper Talks Noctorum's 'The Afterlife', 'Hanging Out in Heaven' Vinyl Record Day Release and More 58:40

5y ago58:40

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While Marty Willson-Piper is best known for his work with Aussie alt-rock pioneers The Church, the guitarist/singer-songwriter has had a rich and varied solo career outside his former band (who he departed in 2013 after a 20 year run). He's also worked with the likes of Grace Slick, Linda Perry and Aimee Mann and has been a member of a number of ba…

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161: Exploring Bitcoin with Mattias Geniar 1:14:26

5y ago1:14:26

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In this weeks episode we are lucky to have Mattias Geniar back on the show to discuss his experiences delving into Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies.We start off by chatting about his introduction to Bitcoin, the ‘bear market’ of 2018 and how valuable the ‘Mastering Bitcoin’ book is to understanding its’ internals.From here we move on to the concept of …

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Episode 25: Our Take on the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 1:02:07

5+ y ago1:02:07

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On this week's episode of the SLIS podcast, co-host Chris Logan and I dive into the 2019 inductees for the RRHOF, including Radiohead, Roxy Music, The Cure, The Zombies, Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard and Janet Jackson. We discuss if these bands truly belong in the RRHOF, some of the more glaring omissions from over the years, and if the RRHOF even matt…

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160: Serverless PHP using Bref with Matthieu Napoli and Neal Brooks 51:21

5+ y ago51:21

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In this weeks episode we are lucky to have both Matthieu Napoli and Neal Brooks on the show to discuss all things Serverless PHP.We start off by discussing what drew Matthieu to Serverless, the creation of the Bref project and the technical challenges encountered with getting PHP to work within the Lambda environment.From here, we touch upon the re…

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159: PHP Test Tooling and RFC Roundup with Joe Watkins 56:37

5+ y ago56:37

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In this weeks episode we are joined by Joe Watkins for a long overdue catchup.We start off the show by discussing what Sandboxing is and the new Sandbox extension he has developed.From here, we touch upon test-doubles/mocking frameworks, the reasoning behind building uopz in the past, and now componere/mimus to aid in testing.This leads us on to hi…

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Episode 24: Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker-Smells Like Cinematic Sadness Podcast 47:51

5+ y ago47:51

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Christmas is just around the corner, so what better way to celebrate the holiday spirit than talking about an absolutely horrible yuletide horror movie? Co-host Damon Shell and I dive down the chimney and discuss the cinematic trainwreck that is 'Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker', a film wholly unrelated to the original Santa Claus slasher…

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Episode 23: 10 Bands You Either Love or Hate Part 2 59:29

5+ y ago59:29

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Earlier this week co-host Chris Logan and I discussed "10 Bands You Either Love or Hate," those artists who are so polarizing, so divisive and so resolute in their vision, that they either inspire passionate followers or derisive haters. We previously covered Rush, The Eagles, Smashing Pumpkins, Dave Matthews Band and The Grateful Dead (click here …

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Episode 22: 10 Bands You Either Love or Hate Part 1 1:04:38

5+ y ago1:04:38

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How many arguments have you had with your friends on whether a band is great or terrible? If you're a music nerd, probably many.Some bands just don't inspire a casual fan base. They're so polarizing, so absolute, that they either cultivate a die-hard fanbase or legions of haters. And that's what this podcast episode is dedicated.In part one of our …

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Episode 21: The Revolution's Matt 'Dr.' Fink Talks 2018 Tour, Fond Memories of Prince, and More 32:05

5+ y ago32:05

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This year, Prince's powerful backing band The Revolution are touring to celebrate the legacy they share with the late icon, and will be playing Emo's Austin on December 29th. And one key member who will be performing live is Matt Fink, better known as 'Dr. Fink.' The keyboardist, always clad in signature scrubs, was instrumental in crafting many Pr…

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158: Hexagonal Architecture (Ports and Adapters) with Matthias Noback 1:01:16

5+ y ago1:01:16

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In this weeks episode we are lucky to have Matthias Noback on the show to discuss software architecture design.We start off the show by highlighting why we should invest time in the architecture of our software, and what is meant by ‘layers’ of an application.This leads us to discuss what Hexagonal Architecture (Ports and Adapters) actually is, Inf…

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