Beste Best And Worst Podcasts (2025)

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2024 - The Best and the Worst 1:32:13

1M ago1:32:13

1:32:13

Was bleibt vom Film- und Serienjahr 2024? Welche Produktionen haben uns besonders begeistert und welche haben sich als Enttäuschungen herausgestellt? Diesen Fragen gehen wir in unserem Jahresrückblick nach. Außerdem ranken wir wieder die besten (und schlechtesten) Schauspielperformances des Jahres. Und vielleicht gibt es dieses Mal ja auch noch die…

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"Der Herr der Ringe: Die Schlacht der Rohirrim" (2024) – Mittelerde im Animestil 1:38:47

2M ago1:38:47

1:38:47

Zehn Jahre ist es nun her, dass mit dem Hobbit: Die Schlacht der fünf Heere ein Film aus Mittelerde in den Kinos gezeigt wurde. Und obwohl der diesjährige Film einen ähnlichen Titel trägt, könnten diese Produktionen wohl kaum unterschiedlicher sein, denn mit „Die Schlacht der Rohirrim“, bekommen wir diesmal ein Actionspektakel im Animationsgewand g…

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„Wicked“ – Ein zauberhaftes Vergnügen 1:19:06

2M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Aufgepasst, Broadway-Fans (und solche, die es vielleicht noch werden wollen): Wir sprechen über das Musical-Ereignis des Jahres und tauchen ein in die magische Welt von Oz. Mit einem hochkarätigen Cast und einer langen Werbekampagne hat „Wicked“ die Erwartungen in ziemlich luftige Höhen geschraubt. Kann das fast dreistündige Fantasyspektakel mit Cy…

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End of Year Special: The Best and Worst of 2024 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

We're at the end of a wild and unpredictable year – and we're not just talking about club culture and electronic music. In this episode, our hosts Juba, Kikelomo, and Otto Kent run through the highlights and lowlights of 2024 in music and more. They cover some of their year's most memorable moments on dancefloors and on online, and what they're loo…

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When did visuals become bigger than the DJ – again? (with Cameron Cook) 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Big DJ gigs with an intense lightshow and a strong focus on visuals have been there for a while – but it seems like they are having a new peak. With DJs like Anyma selling out the Sphere in Las Vegas, it sparks the question: Has it become more important how a show looks than how it sounds? In this episode, we are joined by cultural commentator and …

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„Gladiator II“ – Nichts als ein Plagiator? 55:52

3M ago55:52

55:52

Wie versprochen werfen wir in dieser Folge einen genauen Blick auf Ridley Scotts „Gladiator II“. Wir analysieren nicht nur die Action und die Handlung des Films, sondern auch, inwiefern er mit seinem Vorgänger mithalten kann. Wie schlägt sich Paul Mescal in der Rolle des Gladiators im Gegensatz zu Russell Crowe? Hat sich die Action im Vergleich zum…

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What the sound looks like: Interior and set design in club culture (with Arnold from KWIA) 33:10

3M ago33:10

33:10

Interior and set design have always been a part of dance music, with different parties and clubs creating spaces that amplify and enhance the sonic and social experience. But for every person turned on to techno by TikTok and craving Instagrammable visual moments, there's another who wants a raw warehouse and no-frills dancefloor. In this episode, …

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How are we documenting dance music in 2024? (with Chloe Lula) 34:40

3M ago34:40

34:40

So much of nightlife and electronic music is ephemeral, enjoyed in the moment. But those nights and moments and sounds are simultaneously something we want to preserve – whether through is an exciting new online mix, blurry phone photos from our last night out, a heavy coffee table book, or even a museum. This week, Otto Kent and Juba are joined by…

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Ridley Scotts „Gladiator“ – See you later, Gladiator? 1:13:14

3M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

In unserer zweiten Ausgabe von El Clásico nehmen wir die Welt von Ridley Scotts "Gladiator" unter die Lupe und bereiten uns somit auf die Fortsetzung vor, die am 14. November 2024 in den Kinos starten wird. Dabei diskutieren wir nicht nur unvergessliche Charaktere wie Gladiator Maximus (Russell Crowe) und Kaiser Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), sondern …

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Is dance music truly a community? (with Cormac) 31:54

3M ago31:54

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We live in a time of division and polarization. But when it comes to dance music and club culture, we like to think of them as a unified global community. How true is that, really? In this episode, Otto Kent and Juba are joined by Cormac, the DJ, Polari Records owner and host of the Queerly Beloved podcast. They dig into what exactly people mean wh…

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What's club and dancefloor etiquette in 2024? (with Cassidy George) 35:28

4M ago35:28

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We love to go out to clubs and have a good time with friends and strangers alike. But anytime you're on a crowded dancefloor, not everyone’s going to be on the same page when it comes to appropriate behavior. The way we all act and interact can make or break a night, but these expectations can also be hard to pin down, and vary widely depending on …

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How do we feel about posthumous albums? (with Christa Belle) 36:20

4M ago36:20

36:20

In September, the visionary electronic producer SOPHIE released what was promoted as her final album, three years after her tragic passing. And people had a lot of opinions on it – as they usually do with music that comes out after an artist's death, whether it's Tupac, Avicii, Lil Peep, DJ Rashad, Prince, or many, many others. There are moral and …

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Can you copyright a rhythm? (with Oscar Atanga) 32:50

4M ago32:50

32:50

That's what the Jamaican production duo Steely & Clevie are trying to do, with an ongoing lawsuit claiming ownership of the so-called "dembow" riddim – the basis for reggaeton worldwide. It's one of the most significant music copyright cases of the last decades, with significant and widespread implications for both the mainstream music world and un…

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Have we reached peak DJ? (with Kikelomo & OttO Kent) 32:12

4M ago32:12

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Clubs are closing all around the world, but it still seems like there are more DJs than ever before. Why do so many people want to be DJs – whether bedroom amateurs or touring professionals? And how does all the attention and effort affect the scene? In this episode, Otto Kent and Kikelomo explore the ongoing impact of the pandemic and social media…

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„Der Herr der Ringe: Die Ringe der Macht“: Staffel 2 – Besser als erwartet? 1:57:57

4M ago1:57:57

1:57:57

Nachdem die erste Staffel von "Die Ringe der Macht" viel Kritik geerntet hat (auch von uns), sind wir mit gemischten Gefühlen in Staffel zwei gestartet. Doch die Serie wartet mit einigen Überraschungen auf. Wir reden über unsere liebsten Handlungsstränge (und solche, die immer noch nicht funktionieren), sowie über neue Sets und mitreißende Performa…

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What's going on with the drum & bass and jungle revival? (with DJ NORTHERN) 31:17

5M ago31:17

31:17

It’s not just Fred again fans trying to identify an unfamiliar genre. Drum & bass, jungle, and breaks are back in a big way – both in the underground and on the UK charts. Chase & Status have earned #1 records, artists like Kenya Grace are going viral, and there's a vanguard of producers like Tim Reaper and Nia Archives waving the flag for the genr…

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What can we do about club closures? (with Surf 2 Glory) 31:21

5M ago31:21

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Clubs in Berlin are closing at a rapid rate – including the legendary Watergate. And it’s not just Germany. In the UK, a study found that if nightlife continues struggling at the same rate, there will be no clubs by 2030. Some of these issues are perennial, but the reality is that “Clubsterben” is accelerating – even though there seems to be more m…

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Is Brat Summer really over? (with Kikelomo & Juba) 28:13

5M ago28:13

28:13

We're back for our first episode after the summer break. Or shall we say... Brat Summer break? With her sixth studio album, BRAT, released this last June, Charli XCX sparked what was arguably the biggest pop culture trend of the social media age so far. From underground producers serving up remixes to brands (and presidential candidates) jumping on…

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„House of the Dragon“: Staffel 2 – Wann tanzen die Drachen denn nun? 1:45:35

6M ago1:45:35

1:45:35

In Staffel 2 des „Game of Thrones“-Prequels stehen die Zeichen auf Krieg. In der einen Ecke: Königin Rhaenyra, die nach ihrem jüngsten Schicksalsschlag auf Rache sinnt. In der anderen Ecke: König Aegon und der Hightower-Clan, die sich auf Westeros‘ berühmtestem Schleudersitz, besser bekannt als Eiserner Thron, halten wollen. Wenn man dann noch ein …

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Why do we love merch? 27:17

7M ago27:17

27:17

Do you still feel like wearing a piece of merch makes you a part of a specific subculture? Or has that sense of exclusivity and meaning been lost? This week, our host Otto Kent speaks to writer Claire Mouchmore about our shifting relationship with merch, and how that's changed along with the internet and the explosion of niche identities. Plus, we …

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Are we getting nostalgic about social media? 28:11

7M ago28:11

28:11

Do you also miss the magical, fun parts of social media? With noplace hitting the top of the American app charts Kikelomo and OttO Kent are reminiscing on their personal journey in social media. They’re sharing hot takes, making confessions about being comment warriors, and talking about what it takes to put the social back in social media. Plus: B…

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Ellen Allien, what made Melt so special? 24:39

7M ago24:39

24:39

Melt-Festival is celebrating its final edition this weekend after more than 25 years. We spoke to the legendary Ellen Allien, who has played the festival more than anyone, about her memories from the famous Sleepless Floor over the years, and what made Melt so significant to ravers in Germany and beyond. Also, Juba presents this week’s news: Honey …

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„Bridgerton“: Staffel 3, Teil 2 – Zu wenig Polin?!?! 1:13:22

8M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Sehr verehrte Hörerschaft, mit etwas Verspätung melden wir uns zurück mit unserer Meinung zu den vier letzten Folgen von Bridgerton Staffel 3. Wie hat uns die Umsetzung von Penelope und Colin gefallen? Und was ist unsere Einstellung zur großen Enthüllung am Ende von Folge 8, die das Fandom seitdem in Atem hält? Und wie stehen wir zu den Nebenplots …

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Sofia Kourtesis in Conversation: Berlin clubs, love songs vs. bangers, DJ mums 55:02

8M ago55:02

55:02

Just a few days before her Glastonbury show Sofia Kourtesis joined us for an in-depth conversation. The Peruvian singer, producer, and DJ has lived in Berlin for 20 years now and released her debut album “Madres” last year to critical acclaim. Together with OttO Kent, Sofia talks about being a DJ mum, approaching music like a filmmaker, and why she…

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How did dance music come to dominate Glastonbury? 29:38

8M ago29:38

29:38

It's Glastonbury time – and this week, we're diving into the past, present, and future of electronic music at the UK’s biggest music festival with the Editor of Resident Advisor, Gabriel Szatan. Also, Kikelomo presents this week’s news: From far-right remixes of hit songs and Justin Timberlake's viral arrest to a new podcast from Ableton. Dazed - T…

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What’s the perfect workout music? 26:01

8M ago26:01

26:01

With the Euros on, the Olympics upcoming, and everyone getting back into summertime Strandbad shape, we bring back The Week co-host Juba to chat with Otto Kent about the connections between fitness and music, and their favourite workout tunes. Also, Otto presents this week’s news: The impending shutdown of mix database MixesDB, British fashion bran…

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Eliza Rose in Conversation: gentrification, staying underground and “BOTA” 53:36

8M ago53:36

53:36

Her anthem “Baddest Of Them All” went viral on TikTok in 2022, hit number 1 in the UK and is now certified double platinum. Life has been a crazy ride lately for Eliza Rose. What most people don’t know is that the DJ, singer and producer from Hackney, London, has been an institution for British club culture long before she was headlining big festiv…

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Sugababes on remixing Push The Button, Gen Z and UK garage 12:36

9M ago12:36

12:36

The Sugababes are definitely having a moment right now. Between new music, appearances at festivals like Glastonbury and MELT, and them being all over our TikTok feeds, the legendary London group is back in a big way. As part of Deutsche Telekom’s Summer To Remember campaign, their biggest hit Push The Button has been remixed by Berlin duo DJ Heart…

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What can we do about rave fatigue? 22:46

9M ago22:46

22:46

Have you been feeling too tired to go out clubbing recently? You are not alone. There is even a word for it: rave fatigue. For this week’s episode Kikelomo talks to music journalist Marie Dapoigny about how rave fatigue has become a thing, and what we can do about it as a community. Plus: a youth initiative going viral with a D’n’B tune, a new docu…

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„Bridgerton“: Staffel 3, Teil I – Dinge geraten ins Rollen 1:38:06

9M ago1:38:06

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Sehr verehrte Hörerschaft, Bridgerton ist wieder zurück und damit auch diese Podcasterinnen. Im ersten Teil von Staffel 3 der Erfolgsserie steht Penelope Featherington im Vordergrund, die endlich ihr Mauerblümchen-Dasein hinter sich lassen und einen Ehemann finden will. Ihr bester Freund, Colin Bridgerton, scheint jedoch kein geeigneter Kandidat zu…

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What makes a great festival? 32:16

9M ago32:16

32:16

With festival season approaching, OttO Kent invited co-host Juba to share some of their best and worst festival experiences ever. What are they hyped for in 2024? How important is the line-up? What’s their take on mega festivals like Coachella? And what about the toilet situation…? Plus: Open AIs new chatbot reminds people of the movie HER, Apple M…

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Drake vs. Kendrick: What remains of rap's biggest beef in years? 34:02

9M ago34:02

34:02

This week, Juba speaks to Shani Atani to peel back the meta and musical layers behind the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and how listeners choose sides in the digital age. Plus: fka Twigs on AI deepfakes, Eurovision Song Content controversies and the North American premiere of Daft Punk's Interstella 5555. Interstella 5555 at Tribec…

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"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" – Die große Rückschau auf die gesamte Serie 1:44:34

10M ago1:44:34

1:44:34

"Eine gute Tradition lässt Raum für Veränderung." Star Wars Fans wieder vereint! Zu Ehren des alljährlichen Star Wars Tages haben Podcasterin Stephanie und ihr Gesprächsgast es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht die zehn besten Star Wars Arcs zu besprechen. Doch Wortfindungsstörungen, Entscheidungsschwächen und Verständnisprobleme erschweren ihre Arbeit. Wer…

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Narciss in Conversation: nostalgia, "Bad Drag" and aging backwards 1:03:50

10M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Narciss is on a mission to make techno fun and colorful again. Born and raised in Berlin, the DJ and producer is the opposite of what their name might suggest, more like a nerdy video game fan, a 90s kid who’s grounded, humble, amazingly charming – and a queer icon in the making. After witnessing their first Loveparade in their mother’s womb, Narci…

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The Stud: How can we preserve our favorite clubs? 23:59

10M ago23:59

23:59

This week, OttO Kent speaks to Marke Bieschke of the Stud collective to learn the inspiring story of a community banding together to save a beloved local venue. Plus: an iconic house label is reborn, Black British music at the British Library, and celebrations of Rico Wade of Organized Noize and footwork pioneer DJ Rashad. Support the Stud Beyond t…

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Dweller: What's the story behind the festival dedicated to Black electronic music? 26:23

10M ago26:23

26:23

This week, Kikelomo speaks to Ryan C. Clarke of the Dweller festival and blog about their work centering and celebrating Black artists and perspectives. Plus: Weekend One of Coachella, a BPM ban in Chechnya, anti-LGBTQ laws in Georgia, and Earth Day initiatives from EarthPercent. Read the Dweller blog Learn more about EarthPercent The Week is a pro…

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Who the heck is HorsegiirL? 28:55

10M ago28:55

28:55

This week, Otto Kent speaks to returning guest Christa Belle about the enigmatic and very viral DJ/producer HorsegiirL – and what her popularity tells us about the current dance music. Plus: An awkward encounter with Tyler the Creator, music courses on Spotify, a new lease for the long-running Berlin venue YAAM, and a new database dedicated to gend…

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Kelela in Conversation: RAVEN era, staying offline, building community 51:53

11M ago51:53

51:53

As a queer, black, female artist working with everyone from Solange to PinkPantheress, Swarovski to Ferragamo, Kelela has been pushing boundaries on representation in music and fashion since the early 2010s. After disappearing from the public and taking an extended social media hiatus, Kelela reemerged in 2023 with the critically acclaimed album RA…

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Why have so many Black women been written out of dance music history? 27:35

11M ago27:35

27:35

This week, Otto Kent speaks to the Berlin-based DJ and music producer Sarah Farina about her work with Chicago house vocalist Tish Bailey, and the frequent erasure of Black women from dance music history. What can be done to help change it? Plus: A new Beyoncé album, Wizkid disavows Afrobeats, YouTube introducing search by humming, and James Blake'…

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What makes Berlin techno culture an intangible heritage? 27:09

11M ago27:09

27:09

Last week, UNESCO added Berlin techno culture to its list of "intangible cultural heritage." But what made Berlin eligible for this honor, how did it earn the recognition, and what impact does it actually have? Juba finds out more speaking to Ellen Dosch-Roeingh from Rave the Planet, the Berlin-based nonprofit that helped initiate and write the app…

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„Avatar – Der Herr der Elemente“ (2024): Aus dem Gleichgewicht 2:20:33

11M ago2:20:33

2:20:33

Mit „Avatar – Der Herr der Elemente“ wagt sich Netflix an ein Remake einer der beliebtesten Fantasyserien aller Zeiten. Funktioniert die Geschichte von Luftbändiger Aang, der mit seinen Freunden die Welt retten muss, auch mit realen Schauspielern? Oder geht unter erdrückendem CGI und platten Dialogen die Magie des Originals verloren? Mit unserem he…

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Who cares about streaming payouts? 27:15

11M ago27:15

27:15

James Blake just went viral with a series of tweets about the state of the music industry, including one about artists not being able to live off streaming royalties. This isn’t news, we keep having the same discussion over and over again. Which leads us to the question: Does anyone actually care about streaming payouts? Juba joins OttO Kent in the…

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„Percy Jackson“: Staffel 1 – Ein Hoch auf die himmlische Verwandtschaft 1:17:25

1y ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Der zwölfjährige Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) hat ADHS und Dyslexie und gilt als schwer erziehbar. Auch davon abgesehen scheint er nicht so richtig in diese normale Welt zu passen, sieht er doch ständig sonderbare Dinge und verursacht merkwürdige Unfälle, die er sich nicht erklären kann. Doch bald erfährt Percy, dass seine Schwächen in Wahrheit s…

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2023 – The Best and the Worst 1:18:08

1y ago1:18:08

1:18:08

In unserem Jahresrückblick reden wir über die besten Filme und Serien 2023. Konnte sich ein Barbenheimer-Film die Krone sichern? Oder geht der Titel vielleicht an einen Underdog? Außerdem sprechen wir über Flops und Enttäuschungen des Jahres und küren die Performances, die uns 2023 begeistert haben. Aber natürlich wäre es kein richtiger Rückblick, …

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Goodbye 2023! Hello 2024! 1:01:19

1y ago1:01:19

1:01:19

It’s that time of the year again! OttO Kent invites two familiar faces to the studio to look back on everything 2023: Juba and Christa Belle. They talk about what to take into 2024 and what to leave behind: Bandcamp, BeReal, Dubstep, Fred again.., filming random people on the street? And of course they each crown their own personal record(s) of the…

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Does music make you sick?, NY nightlife major, streaming regulations 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

Why is there such a strong correlation between music and mental health? Our guest this week, Dr. George Musgrave, studies the psychological and working conditions of creative careers. The results turn out better for audiences than for artists. Plus: Retired detective becomes new nightlife mayor in New York and EU Parliament calls for new rules to r…

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Harry Nuriev in Conversation: transformism, comfort in design, MTV Cribs 52:44

1y ago52:44

52:44

Harry Nuriev is an architect, a furniture designer, and an artist. He describes his approach as "transformism": creating new and exciting designs with what we already have, in contrast to producing something entirely new. Whether it is sofas made out of winnowed clothes, gamer chairs covered with lace, or a swimming pool tiled like a Photoshop tran…

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fka.m4a about divas in house music, African languages in AI, Nina protocol 26:10

1y ago26:10

26:10

With their soulful vocals and melodies divas bring themes of love, acceptance and power to the dancefloor. Kikelomo talks to someone who brings the same energy to their sets: fka.m4a. Plus: A campaign in the UK to stop the use of rap lyrics and videos as evidence in criminal trials, an AI model that can understand and identify South African languag…

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„The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes“ – Der beste Panem-Film aller Zeiten? 1:54:11

1y ago1:54:11

1:54:11

Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) ist gutaussehend, angesehen und brillant. Im Kapitol gilt er als eine der kommende Führungspersönlichkeiten. Doch der Schein trügt, denn die Familie Snow steht in Wahrheit finanziell vor dem Abgrund und der gute Ruf der Snows scheint bald Geschichte zu sein. Die Rettung liegt in dem Erwerb eines Stipendiums, das an denje…

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Anetha about family values in music, AI Pins, the Warehouse returning 28:39

1y ago28:39

28:39

Will “AI Pins” replace smartphones? That's not the only question about new generations that we ask ourselves in this episode. OttO also talks to Anetha about intergenerational understanding and exchange in dance music. Plus: the Warehouse is returning as a touring party brand, Cassie sues Diddy for sexual assault and André 3000 releases his debut s…

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