Beste New Age Podcasts (2024)

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Why do we love merch? 27:17

2h ago27:17

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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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Jonathan Sabbagh /Journey Clinical - Empowered psychedelic therapists can change lives 1:01:05

5h ago1:01:05

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Let’s celebrate. This is episode 100! My guest is Jonathan Sabbagh, Co-Founder of Journey Clinical and I talk about normalising Ketamine therapy for all, plus why PTSD can fire up your career - until you realize it is harmful to you. Since a few years I am following Jonathan and his wife and Co-Founder Myriam Barthe’s great work around the idea to …

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Are we getting nostalgic about social media? 28:11

1h ago28:11

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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

2d ago24:39

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

9d ago55:02

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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

17d ago29:38

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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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Elise Loehnen - My Journey with MDMA Healing 55:13

23d ago55:13

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I have the pleasure of speaking with Elise Loehnen, one of my favourite authors whose storytelling resonates deeply with me. We share a journey of realizing the toll of overwork, anxiety, and the pursuit of wellness as a cure-all, only to discover the transformative power of psychedelics. Elise's expertise in content creation was evident during her…

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What’s the perfect workout music? 26:01

1M ago26:01

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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

1M ago53:36

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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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Is Globalization unstoppable? Insights from the Past 38:16

1M ago38:16

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At least for a decade, multiple disruptions and crises have put Globalization to the test. Alas, current Anti-Globalization movements and tendencies are not unprecedented. Is Globalization as such really unstoppable or inevitable? Which parallels can we identify between the Anti-Globalization movement of the 1920s/1930s and today? What role does de…

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Dr. Shauheen Etminan - How to apply Eastern Psychoactive Secrets to Thrive 1:08:52

1M ago1:08:52

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This episode is sponsored by Magi Ancestral Supplements, whose leading team of neuroscientists, ethnophamacologists, and phytochemists, has unlocked the formulation of an ancient Eastern psychoactive elixir that was lost to time. Lets talk about ancient alchemy today! Today I chat with Dr. Shauheen Etminan, the founder of VCENNA an advanced biotech…

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

2M ago12:36

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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

1M ago22:46

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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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What makes a great festival? 32:16

2M ago32:16

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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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Madison Margolin - Exile, Ecstasy And The Jewish Psychedelic Underground 1:09:07

2M ago1:09:07

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Today I am speaking with Madison Margolin, an author, journalist, editor, consultant, educator, and guide to all things Jewish-Psychedelic. She is the also the former Co-Founder of the Double Blind magazine about the new culture of psychedelics. Her book. Exile and Ecstasy Growing Up with Ram Dass and Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Undergr…

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

2M ago34:02

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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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Moldau: Perspektiven eines zerrissenen Landes 35:04

2M ago35:04

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Die Sicherheitslage der Republik Moldau hat sich seit dem Start des Ukrainekriegs im Jahr 2022 verschlechtert. Aktuell erlebt die Gesellschaft zudem ein Ringen um die zukünftige Ausrichtung des Landes: Nach Osten Richtung Russland oder nach Westen Richtung EU? Im Herbst 2024 werden bei Präsidentschaftswahlen und einem EU-Referendum wichtige Weichen…

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

2M ago1:03:50

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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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Ingmar de Gooijer - We can heal ourselves - with psychedelics 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Have you thought about changing your mind, I mean really change it? And have you thought about going on a trip? I mean a psychedelic trip? There will be more and more facilities in the future where you can do this in a safe set and setting, also in a legal setting. My podcast is a space were I introduce these places to you and today I am talking to…

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

3M ago23:59

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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

3M ago26:23

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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

3M 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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Rachelle Sampson & Bennet Zelner - Psychedelics for the C-Level. A recipe for new leadership? 1:08:13

3M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Social scientist Rachelle Sampson & Regenerative economist Bennet Zelner are working on a super interesting study and program. Designed for executive leaders facing an increasingly complex world, the Connected Leadership Program explores the potential of psychedelics to unlock greater creativity and resourcefulness for navigating complexity. The pr…

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The New Germany S03E06: Extremism: Defending Democracy in Past and Present 49:46

3M ago49:46

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Season 3, episode 6 of our six-part series The New Germany with historian Katja Hoyer and journalist Oliver Moody deals with the vulnerability of democratic systems against extremism. After the Second World War, the defense of democracy was written into the German Constitution. However, today, the democratic system in Germany is confronted with ris…

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

3M 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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Über die Geschichte einer gewaltfreien Gesellschaft 45:22

3M ago45:22

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Mit den Worten „Wir müssen kriegstüchtig werden” äußerte sich Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius in Worten, die selten so in der jüngeren deutschen Geschichte zu hören sind. Seine Aussage und die Reaktionen darauf werfen die Frage um das gesellschaftliche Verständnis von Gewalt auf. Was versteht die heutige deutsche Mehrheitsgesellschaft unter G…

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

4M 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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The New Germany S03E05: Social Transformation: What is German? 53:01

4M ago53:01

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Season 3, episode 5 of our six-part series The New Germany with historian Katja Hoyer and journalist Oliver Moody is about the fact that Germany's society has changed - and not just in terms of its identity. Both external and internal influences, such as demographic shifts, globalization, geopolitical crises, and immigration, influence lifestyles a…

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

4M 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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Who cares about streaming payouts? 27:15

4M 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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The New Germany, S03E04: Made in Germany: Industry and Deindustrialisation 48:36

4M ago48:36

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Season 3, episode 4 of our six-part series The New Germany with historian Katja Hoyer and journalist Oliver Moody explores the ups and downs of Germany's economic history. After the Second World War, the country faced the ruins of its industry and infrastructure. This was followed by the so-called 'economic miracle' and the emergence of Germany as …

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History in the Age of Disinformation 50:42

4M ago50:42

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History was always a weapon in modern politics. Those who wanted to shape the future knew that it was important to take control over the interpretation of the past. Manipulating visual material emotionally telling the story of historic moments is an approach that is old as the tradition of writing history itself. But does the new quantity and quali…

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Dr. Carl Hart - The Autonomy of Body & Mind 1:54:13

5M ago1:54:13

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I wrote 40 e-mails to Carl Hart to ask him for a podcast. and I would have written 50.To me he is one of the most fascinating scientist that came on the radar in the context of the psychedelic renaissance a few years ago. Finally two weeks ago, I was able to talk to him at Neue House in New York. Dr. Carl L. Hart, Ziff Professor at Columbia Univers…

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The New Germany, S03E03: Germany and the US: Cowboys and Keynesians 51:25

5M ago51:25

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Season 3, episode 3 of our six-part series The New Germany, with historian Katja Hoyer and journalist Oliver Moody, explores the German-American partnership and its deep historical roots. In particular, Germany's integration into the West after the Second World War and the joint defense against threats during the Cold War led to close political coo…

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Guy Simon & Demian Halperin from Safe Heart - Trauma and alterd states of consciousness 1:21:45

5M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

This episode was not very easy to do. It was a difficult conversation. Very open, very vulnerable, but it was a conversation I wanted to have with a the Safe Heart foundation- A Professional support for the survivors of the music festivals on October 7th in Israel. We decided to keep this episode as little political as possible. So we would be able…

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Distance and emotion: Ukrainian historians in war times 53:20

5M ago53:20

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February 2024 marks a sad anniversary: We are two years into the full-scale Russian war against Ukraine. Documenting this war has been a critical issue since the beginning. In our latest podcast episode, we talked to Sofia Dyak, who works and lives in Lviv, about the consequences for historians: Where and how can Ukrainian historians currently make…

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The New Germany, Season 3 - Episode 2: Germany and France: A Marriage on the Rocks 55:53

5M ago55:53

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Season 3, episode 2 of our six-part series The New Germany, with historian Katja Hoyer and journalist Oliver Moody, explores the once beating heart of the EU: the partnership between Germany and France. How can Franco-German relations find their way back to a functioning modus operandi? To what extent have the views of the respective heads of state…

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The New Germany, Season 3 - Episode 1: Crisis Chancellors 54:52

6M ago54:52

54:52

Season 3, episode 1 of our six-part series The New Germany, with historian Katja Hoyer and journalist Oliver Moody, explores how Germany's government has evolved as the country has faced domestic and international crises. What experiences and lessons has Germany learned under different chancellors? Where did the "German way" prove effective, and wh…

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Technologien gegen das Vergessen 36:21

6M ago36:21

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Inge Auerbacher und Kurt S. Maier überlebten den Nationalsozialismus. Beide flüchteten in die Vereinigten Staaten, sind heute mehr als 90 Jahre alt und machen sich mit anderen Zeitzeug:innen der Shoah zusammen mit Kultureinrichtungen und Organisationen auf die Suche, ihre Geschichten auch nach ihrem Ableben interaktiv vermitteln zu können. In der J…

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David Orren from SENTIA - How to disrupt alcohol 1:22:38

6M ago1:22:38

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My guest today is David Orren CEO and Co Founder of Gaba Labs. David and his team are producing a drink called Sentia, Sentia has been created with the research support of Professor David Nutt, one of the most important psychedelic researchers contributing to the new psychedelic industry and science. (check out his organization DRUG SCIENCE) A drin…

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Amber Capone & Johnathan M. Lubecky "MDMA therapy for wartrauma in civilians and veterans” 1:25:36

7M ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Todays opic might seem like a harsh one. PTSD Post traumatic stress syndrome and how it could be healed with MDMA therapy or ibogaine soon. But the world should be informed what this looks like, especially in the current state. Civilians and veterans are suffering. We are exposed to a whole new situation of trauma and war, even just watching what i…

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Goodbye 2023! Hello 2024! 1:01:19

7M 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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Amerika – das Ende eines Traums? 1:04:28

7M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Die Krisen und Kriege unserer Zeit zwingen die Großmacht USA, sich neu aufzustellen: in der Außenpolitik als Ordnungsmacht herausgefordert, herrscht auch im Land selbst viel Unruhe: verhärtete Fronten in der Gesellschaft, wirtschaftlich steht vieles nicht zum Besten, die anstehende Präsidentschaftswahl im Jahr 2024 wirft ihre Schatten voraus. Was m…

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

7M ago30:42

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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

8M 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

8M 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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Sandra Statz & A.P. Chem - About psychedelic skincare and destigmatizing with a brand 51:42

8M ago51:42

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Today I talk to Sandra Statz, Founder and CEO of A.P Chem. Sandra is Beauty executive. Chronic pain navigator. Mother. Sandra is a business leader and brand creator with more than 15 years of experience in the beauty industry working with brands including La Mer, Guerlain and Clinique. She’s also a ketamine advocate – an educator and confidant for …

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

8M 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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Genre vs. Identity, Controversial streaming royalties, Missy Eliot 29:53

8M ago29:53

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Music taste and fandom have always been tied to our identities, but today it can seem like musical genres themselves are being replaced by identity-driven scenes. At least, according to music researcher Kriss Thakrar, who recently wrote a piece for the music industry blog Midia Research. OttO Kent invites Christa Belle to the studio to discuss this…

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The New Germany, S02E07: Grenzen überwunden? Das Verhältnis zwischen Ost und West 1:23:48

8M ago1:23:48

1:23:48

In der Live-Folge Staffel 2, Episode 7 unserer Serie The New Germany mit Historikerin Katja Hoyer und Journalist Oliver Moody geht es um das Verhältnis zwischen Ost– und Westdeutschland: Welche Unterschiede gibt es zwischen Ost- und Westdeutschland? Wie ist das Verhältnis zwischen Ost- und Westdeutschen? Welche Fehler sind in der Vergangenheit gema…

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