Best Taiga Podcasts (2024)

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NHK 2024 Taiga Drama: "Dear Shining Prince"- A Year-Long Tale of Murasaki Shikibu and Her "Soul Mate" 20:59

24d ago20:59

20:59

In this episode, we’re focusing on NHK’s legendary historical drama series, The Taiga Dramas. Taiga started in 1963, and this year marks its 63rd drama, titled "Hikaru Kimi-e", or "Dear Shining Prince". It is about the author of the timeless literary masterpiece, "The Tale of Genji", Murasaki Shikibu, and her relationship with Fujiwara no Michinaga…

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The episode where someone ties Puppey's all time record 1:12:22

7d ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:06 TI Qualifiers 17:20 Facet Stats 48:00 Crownfall & Patch Review 1:01:19 Steam's policy on dead users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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DC House Grooves Show #157 With Andy Grant, Katrina Mir & Associate 3:07:02

9d ago3:07:02

3:07:02

Get ready to groove to the rhythm of the underground with DC House Grooves 157, featuring the dynamic duo of Andy Grant and Katrina Mir and surprise special guest Associate, armed with a big stack of new wax brought back from their recent visit to Detroit. Originally broadcast on the Underground Quality Live YouTube channel on Saturday, June 8th, D…

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DC House Grooves Show #156 With KaylaSoul & Residents 2:58:23

9d ago2:58:23

2:58:23

Originally broadcast live Saturday May 18th, DC House Grooves 156 features the debut DCHG appearance of KaylaSoul (The Rabbit Hole / Soul Factory | DC), with support from residents Andy Grant & Katrina Mir. A regular on the DC underground scene, KaylaSoul's The Rabbit Hole and Soul Factory events have built a solid reputation for a quality vibe, sh…

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"NieR: Automata" Second Season Set to Premiere in July! - A Peek Into Japanese Anime 9:50

10d ago9:50

9:50

Welcome to today's podcast episode, where we're diving into the diverse world of Japanese anime and giving you a sneak peek into the highly anticipated second season of "NieR Automata," the RPG video game-based anime set to premiere this July 2024! We'll start by exploring the various types of Japanese anime to give you a better understanding of th…

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The episode where Gorgc makes a team with a TI winner 1:15:48

14d ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Dota replay finder: https://dotareplayfinder.com/intro Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:27 SUNSfan recommends 09:05 7.36b 53:49 Replay Finder 57:36 Gorgc's stack 1:01:45 AI 1:10:51 SUNSfan recommends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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Celebrating World Environment Day- Introducing KAMIKATSU, a Zero Waste Town in Tokushima, Japan 16:01

18d ago16:01

16:01

Welcome to JAPAN EDGE, where we delve into the unique aspects of Japan's culture, innovation, and scenic beauty. Today, we’re exploring the inspiring journey of Kamikatsu, a small town in Tokushima Prefecture that has become a pioneer in zero-waste initiatives. We’ll discuss the town's history, their impressive recycling efforts, and introduce you …

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The episode where footage of the new Valve game is leaked 1:12:30

21d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:41 NBA 08:03 TI Invites and dates 13:51 7.36a 33:42 Wallachia Results & our predictions 35:16 Dreamleague Results 42:58 Shopify Shuffle 47:11 Dota 2 extension update 49:45 Deadlock Leaks 1:04:05 Relic Arena Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The episode with 7.36! 4:20:41

28d ago4:20:41

4:20:41

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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JAPANESE WOMEN'S LONG-LASTING LOVE FOR AFTERNOON TEA 13:30

1M ago13:30

13:30

Afternoon tea, originally a British tradition, has found a unique and enduring place in Japan. While trends in Japan often come and go within two years, afternoon tea has captivated the hearts of Japanese women and shows no signs of fading. In today's episode, we'll explore the history of afternoon tea in Japan, how it began, the reasons for their …

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The episode where Abed punches Gabbi in the face! 1:02:42

1M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:23 Crownfall Act 2 12:48 Gabbi punches Abed 20:23 PGL Wallachia S1 27:35 RTZ BKB 37:24 Hades 2 48:33 New Lord of the Rings Movie 55:09 NBA COD skins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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Ground Control: Lunar with Eyal Solomon 27:17

1M ago27:17

27:17

Eyal Solomon (@EyalSolomo44643) is the CEO and co-founder of Lunar, an open-source platform which bills itself as the “first reverse API gateway.” Lunar allows engineering teams to monitor, manage, and optimize API consumption. According to Eyal, it’s very easy to integrate with APIs, but difficult to keep them maintained, and there was a clear nee…

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The Final Years of the Edo Period - The Spirit of Bushido at its Pinnacle 13:30

1M ago13:30

13:30

This episode focuses on the riveting history of the Edo Period's conclusion, full of tumultuous events that shaped Japan's transition to the Meiji era. Discover how internal strife and external pressures led to the downfall of centuries-old governance. Explore the clash between traditionalists and modernizers, the valiant efforts of factions like t…

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The episode where we rate the best sets of all time 1:23:10

1M ago1:23:10

1:23:10

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:43 NBA 19:02 Crownfall Collector's Cache 1:13:55 Blast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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DC House Grooves Show #155 With Poten & Residents 3:07:28

1M ago3:07:28

3:07:28

We ran into Poten @poten (Majik Omada / Hack the Planet) at Deep Dive's @deep-dive-dc May 3rd and he mentioned that he wished he had got in touch to schedule a show.We loved what he was playing at Deep Dive, so we thought why not schedule a show while he's in town? So we made it happen! A real trooper after spinning until 7am that morning, Poten jo…

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"Children's Day" or "Boy's Day"? - The Ideals Set for Boys and Girls 7:41

2M ago7:41

7:41

Today, we delve into a cultural phenomenon that's deeply rooted in Japan's traditions and customs: Children's Day, celebrated on May 5th. Historically, this day has been synonymous with honoring boys' well-being, a tradition dating back centuries. Meanwhile, girls have their special day on March 3rd, known as Hinamatsuri. As we explore the origins …

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The episode where we ask if trash talking has gone too far?!?! 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:17 NBA 10:02 ESL One Birmingham Results 21:50 Our experience 39:41 Patch wish list 48:58 Trash Talking 56:39 ESWC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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DC House Grooves Show #154 With Kike Mayor & Jessie Calistri 3:01:35

2M ago3:01:35

3:01:35

For DC House Grooves 154, we were joined by two very special guests from LA, Kike Mayor @kike-mayor (Mosaic - LA) & Jessie Calistri @jessiecalistri (Xenophile - LA). They were both in town to spin at Flash on Saturday April 27th alongside recent DC House Grooves guest Viny at the Movement Official Pre-Party with Delano Smith, so what better way to …

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Cultural History of Demons – Going Deeper into the World of “Demon Slayer” 12:29

2M ago12:29

12:29

The highly anticipated new season of "Demon Slayer" is just around the corner, set to premiere globally on May 12th! So, I figured this would be the perfect timing to delve into the cultural history of demons in Japan. What were the roots of the demons in Japan? What role did these supernatural beings play in the Japanese culture? What were their i…

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DC House Grooves #153 With Andy Grant & Katrina Mir 2:47:24

2M ago2:47:24

2:47:24

We've had so many guests recently that we were long overdue a residents night. Oriignally broadcast live right here on the Underground Quality Live YouTube channel on Saturday April 13th 2024, DC House Grooves 153 features another quality mix of underground house, techno, electro, acid, breaks and everything in between, all served up fresh from the…

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Metadata Management: DataHub with Shirshanka Das 36:56

2M ago36:56

36:56

Shirshanka Das (@shirshanka) is the CTO of Acryl Data and founder of DataHub, which bills itself as the #1 open-source metadata platform. It enables data discovery, data observability and federated governance to help tame complex data ecosystems. Shirshanka first developed DataHub while at LinkedIn, but has grown it into an independent project with…

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Tokyo's Ever-Evolving Real Estate Landscape: Developers and Their Latest Projects 20:37

2M ago20:37

20:37

This podcast explores Tokyo's real estate development scene, diving into the competitive landscape and spotlighting key developers along with their rich histories and characteristics. We'll also delve into how these developers have left their mark on the city of Tokyo and discuss some of the latest new projects and those underway! Today's opening &…

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The episode where Crownfall is finally out 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:03 NBA & WNBA 06:56 Ascension Day 10:00 Crownfall 37:33 Initial impression of Crownfall 54:33 Dota 2 wiki has moved 56:42 Elite League results 1:02:19 Birmingham Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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JAPAN Is Shrinking AND Aging!! 12:23

2M ago12:23

12:23

In this episode, we delve into Japan's demographic crisis, where a declining birthrate and aging population pose significant challenges. We explore the government's latest attempt to address this issue with a new bill. We will also examine the population disparities across Japan, focusing on the concentration of residents in Tokyo and neighboring p…

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The episode where we talk about Taiga 1:05:46

2M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Ability Arena $1k tournament signups: https://battlefy.com/double-edge-games/ability-arena-x-gaimin-1st-1000-monthly-tournament/6615cc26baff35146c22c020/ Timestamps: 00:00 Start 05:52 Curb Your Enthusiasm 08:04 Taiga 31:46 Team 1win replaced by OG 41:57 Slay the Spire 2 46:44 Gaben looks amazing 49:26 Ability Arena $1k Tournament 51:59 Dune 2 Learn…

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Take Your Own Advice: vlcn with Matt Wonlaw 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

After his first child was born, Matt Wonlaw (@tantaman) imagined giving his son life advice. What kind of life did he want his kid to lead? At the time, he was working for Facebook, and he decided that his own life needed a change in direction. So Matt started vlcn, aka Vulcan Labs, a research company that develops open-source projects like CR-SQLi…

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Story of the First Japanese Female Judge, Now Airing on NHK- "The Tiger and Her Wings" 20:01

2M ago20:01

20:01

In today's episode, we shine a spotlight on the evolving dynamics of gender in Japan, drawing inspiration from NHK's latest morning serial drama, 'The Tiger and Her Wings'. Based on the remarkable true story of Yoshiko Mibuchi, Japan's pioneering female chief justice, this six-month drama offers a poignant reflection on the challenges and triumphs …

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The episode where we reveal the dirty truth about Jenkins vs Grubby 1:22:35

3M ago1:22:35

1:22:35

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:11 New Style to Podcast 04:05 SUNSfan recommends 3 things 14:22 Elite League 26:08 Quinn vs 5 Heralds 34:40 Jenkins vs Grubby 43:56 Ability Arena is back 48:30 CS2 Copenhagen Major Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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FX/Hulu Series “Shogun” from the eyes of historical-drama loving Japanese - combination of truths turned into fascinating fiction 14:57

3M ago14:57

14:57

Are you following FX/Hulu TV Series "Shogun"? You'd better, because it is just amazing! Trust me, since it's coming from a native Japanese who's loved historical dramas all her life! Shogun is a blend of fact and fiction while staying true to the essence of history. The story is built in such a unique way that it resonates with the truth of the era…

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The episode where pro players get hacked and forced to cheat 1:24:04

3M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 04:07 NBA 09:30 New Matchmaking Features 23:14 Crownfall in April 29:25 7.35d 54:32 Pros hacked 59:58 Relic Arena 1:09:06 Norooz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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Secret Sauce: Amplication with Yuval Hazaz 31:22

3M ago31:22

31:22

Amplication is an open-source development platform for scalable and secure Node.js applications. It allows engineers to skip writing boilerplate code and offers the flexibility to customize and add components. Amplification was created by Yuval Hazaz (@Yuvalhazaz1), a veteran developer who determined that low-code platforms save time but restrict f…

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DC House Grooves #152 With Taiga & Peter Kaufmann 3:00:21

3M ago3:00:21

3:00:21

This one's been a long time coming! Our 152nd show features local all-vinyl favorites Taiga & Peter Kaufmann as our special guest, with support from residents Andy Grant & Katrina Mir. Another epic mix of quality underground house, techno, electro, disco, soulful house, breaks, acid and everything in between, everything you need to get your groove …

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The episode with special guest Pyrion Flax 1:54:58

3M ago1:54:58

1:54:58

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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DC House Grooves #151 With John Raffaele & Keen 3:00:11

3M ago3:00:11

3:00:11

Just before the pandemic hit back in February 2020, we road tripped up to Philadelphia to catch our old friend Truly Madly headlining a Subsurface event and met residents John Raffaele @johnraffaele and Keen. We kept in touch over the dark days of the pandemic, and fast forward to 2024, they visited us in Washington DC to play for the Deep Dive cre…

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Do Japanese need guidelines? - Trends, Norms and their Implications 16:01

3M ago16:01

16:01

Do Japanese need protocols and guidelines to live? Strong sense of belonging and conformity is notable in Japan and is reflected in various aspects of our culture and behaviors. In this episode, I will explore how trends and norms are created by the mass and how they impact the society on a deeper level. I hope this discussion would offer fresh ins…

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The episode where TI is back in Europe 1:02:20

3M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:51 Dreamleague Experience 11:13 Dreamleague Results 18:23 International in Copenhagen 26:09 Dota Labs 31:42 Sumail vs EG 36:28 Grubby 47:17 Crownfall Patch Wish List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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To the Moon: OpenBB with Didier Lopes 39:41

3M ago39:41

39:41

OpenBB is an open-source investment research platform created by Didier Lopes (@didier_lopes). OpenBB grew out of a project called Gamestonk Terminal that Didier began working on shortly before the Gamestop short squeeze in January 2021. Today, OpenBB has evolved into an infrastructure platform that allows users to build extensions and access finan…

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IS JAPAN DIVERSE? ABSOLUTELY! 23:45

4M ago23:45

23:45

Can you guess which part of Japan is the most popular amongst Japanese? How different are Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto from each other? Find out how various regions of Japan have their own culture, practices, and habits. Get ready for an immersive journey into the heart of Japan's diverse landscape!" Op & ed songbite for this episode: "The Brave" by Yoa…

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SAKURA SPRING - The Symbol of New Beginning 9:37

4M ago9:37

9:37

Explore Japan's cherished cherry blossom culture and how the season of spring moves the heart of Japanese! Op & ed song for this episode: "SAKURA" by Ketsumeishi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yegBF2yoTDoBy The Edge, Inc.

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DC House Grooves #150 With Andy Grant & Katrina Mir 3:04:26

4M ago3:04:26

3:04:26

To celebrate their 150th DC House Grooves Show on Underground Quality Radio, residents Andy Grant & Katrina Mir dug deep in their record collections for a very special residents' night, featuring deep, underground house, techno, electro, breaks, acid and everything in between, all accompanied by quality visuals from start to finish. Originally broa…

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Robust Observability: OpenTelemetry with Austin Parker 35:01

4M ago35:01

35:01

OpenTelemetry is an open-source observability framework for collecting and managing telemetry data. OpenTelemetry has been more successful than expected, becoming the second fastest growing project in the CNCF. It allows for flexibility and avoids vendor lock-in, making it attractive to startups and large enterprises alike. On today’s show, Eric (@…

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DC House Grooves Show #149 With VINY & Residents.wav 3:10:09

4M ago3:10:09

3:10:09

Originally broadcast live on Saturday February 17, DC House Grooves 149 features a minimal workout from special guest VINY, (Circuit-Robot Groove), ably supported by residents Andy Grant & Katrina Mir. We're back on Saturday March 2nd at 6pm EST / 11pm BST right here on Underground Quality Live for DC House Grooves 150, a very special residents' ni…

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The episode where Valve VAC bans tons of accounts 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:56 Why no episode recently 06:18 SUNSfan recommends 11:24 Betboom Dacha Dubai tournament 44:33 Dreamleague predictions 51:29 Overplus banned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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Never Build Permissions Again: OPAL with Or Weis 37:15

4M ago37:15

37:15

OPAL is an open-source administration layer for Policy Engines such as Open Policy Agent (OPA). OPAL provides the necessary infrastructure to load policy and data into multiple policy engines, ensuring they have the information they need to make decisions. Today, we’re talking to Or Weis (@OrWeis), co-creator of OPAL and co-founder of Permit, the e…

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DC House Grooves #148 With Ken Lazee & Residents 2:57:02

4M ago2:57:02

2:57:02

Originally broadcast live on Underground Quality Live Friday February 9th, DC House Grooves 148 features our very first all drum and bass show with special guest Ken Lazee @djkenlazee (2Tuff, 3D, LAVA - DC), with support from Andy Grant & Katrina Mir. A mainstay of the DC electronic music scene for many years, Ken really delivers the goods in his D…

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DC House Grooves #147 With Joe Tagessian & Residents 2:52:57

5M ago2:52:57

2:52:57

Originally broadcast live from the DC House Grooves studio in Washington DC on Friday January 26th, DC House Grooves 147 features special guest Joe Tagessian (Re:set, Boston) @joetagessian with residents Andy Grant & Katrina Mir with another session of quality underground grooves served up fresh from the wax.Tune in to DC House Grooves 148 live wit…

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The episode where Palworld is the 2nd biggest game ever 1:17:02

5M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:24 SUNSfan recommends 08:19 Sleep Study 11:21 Palworld 20:44 Betboom Dacha Dubai 25:25 ESL Birmingham 41:17 Pro smurf talk 51:41 Valve makes $1B in chests 1:08:55 Microsoft cancels Blizzard survival game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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Oxygen Deprivation: FerretDB with Peter Farkas 33:55

5M ago33:55

33:55

FerretDB enables users to run MongoDB applications on existing Postgres infrastructure. Peter Farkas (@FarkasP), co-founder and CEO of FerretDB, explains the need for an open source interface for document databases. Peter also discusses the licensing change of MongoDB and the uncertainty it created for users. He emphasizes the importance of open st…

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The episode with Shane the Emperor of ESL Dota 2 1:34:39

5M ago1:34:39

1:34:39

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SUNSfan & syndereN

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Andy Grant Live at Deep Dive 12-09-2023 2:54:22

5M ago2:54:22

2:54:22

Recorded live at Deep Dive @deep-dive-dc at The Pocket in Washington DC on December 9th, 2023, armed with just two turntables and a mixer, Andy Grant takes you on a three hour journey through his record collection, exploring a range of styles and genres along the way: deep house, electro, disco, breaks, acid house, old school, ghetto, techno, tech …

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