The Apter Party Podcast

Mark Ewen is one of the most exciting up-and-coming professional mixed martial artists in the U.K. today. In this episode, we discuss Mark's journey into fighting, as well as his mindset, visualisation, meditation, and much more.

INFO

(00:00:00) Coming up/ intro

(00:01:35) Training and recovery

(00:04:00) Early life, introduction to martial arts, MMA and Muay Thai

(00:17:22) Nerves, meditation/visualisation, and self development

(00:27:10) Cold water therapy, training schedule, and Higher Level MMA

(00:42:50) Training in Thailand, fighting style, and flow state 

(00:52:11) Fighting on the big stage, PFL/fight cancellation in Paris, and injuries 

(01:03:30) Travelling the world, potential opponents, and fighting emotions 

(01:08:47) Modelling, food, and podcasts 

(01:15:25) Favourite fighters, advice for young fighters, and favourite fights

(01:23:12) Tough fights, future plans, and the ultimate goal

(01:25:30) Links and outro

SOCIAL MARK EWEN

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markewen_

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark.ewen8

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkEwenMMA

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER

Man Power is a DJ, producer, record label owner and promoter from the north east of England. In this episode we discuss the importance of club culture and community within the electronic music scene, as well as his career, musical aliases/projects, and much more.

INFO

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:20) Local scene, raving, and early career

(00:26:47) Club culture and community

(00:45:50) Bed Wetter, and throwing parties at a working men's social club

(00:56:30) Plans going forward, and the Berkley Suite gig

(01:00:30) Outro

SOCIAL MAN POWER

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/manpowermusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manpowermakesmusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Man_Power_Music

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER

Van Damn is a DJ, producer, promoter and podcaster from Arbroath, Scotland. In this episode we discuss how he got into music, his recent success on BBC Radio 1, lock down live streaming, hosting the B2B podcast and much more.

INFO

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:48) The B2B Cast and lock down live streaming

(00:20:00) Hometown and background, introduction to dance music, and first gig

(00:36:27) learning the craft, starting a club night, and todays club/festival scene

(00:51:00) Producing, The name Van Damn, and playing basketball in America 

(01:12:08) Teaching kids how to DJ, life outside of music, and what’s coming up 

(01:22:20) Outro + Links

SOCIAL VAN DAMN

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vandamn.wav/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vandamn.wav

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevandamn/

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/

Illyus & Barrientos are a DJ and production duo who have reached worldwide success in the last decade. In this episode we discuss how the boys came together, tales from behind the booth, the club scene in the United States, and much more.

INFO

(00:00:00 Intro)

(00:01:21) Background, music production, and DJ tales

(00:24:13) Playing at Ushuaia with Calvin Harris, Medellín club gig, and the pressure of DJing vs enjoying yourself 

(00:38:37) Exclusivity, giving back to the scene, and the breakthrough moment

(00:46:55) Remixes, and track hype 

(00:57:43) Is the dance scene on the way down? day parties vs late nights, and playing in America

(01:10:55) Highlight gigs, Lockdown, and The BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

(01:26:10) Individual musical aliases being zen, and what’s coming up

(01:32:35) Links and outro

SOCIAL ILLYUS & BARRIENTOS:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/illyusandbarrientos

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@illyusandbarrientos

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illyusandbarrientos

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER:

Kieran Smith is a retired professional boxer with a record of 19 wins and 2 losses. He is the former WBC International Super Welterweight champion, 6 x amateur Scottish boxing Champion, 2 x amateur British boxing champion, and also represented Scotland at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. In this episode, we discuss his career in boxing, the sacrifices he made for the sport, his plans for the future, and more.

INFO

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:00) Festive Season, last fight, early life, and boxing 

(00:07:55) Boxing coaches, amateur career, and traveling 

(00:26:33) injuries, making weight, sacrifices 

(00:35:20) Career drive, boxing heroes, training with Kel Brook

(00:51:38) Getting to the Commonwealth Games, boxing politics, and turning professional 

(01:08:15) Training schedule, war stories, and fear 

(01:28:45) Career highlights, life outside of boxing, and future plans 

(01:40:33) Outro

SOCIAL KIERAN SMITH

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieran_smithhh/

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Hunter Mitchell is a DJ, record collector, promoter, and one-half of one of the most well respected underground

In this episode we discuss his introduction to dance music, his long-running club night Groovement, the birth of Craigie Knowes, the art of DJing, touring, Football, and more.

Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj...

OUTLINE

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:02) Alien Communications party, and the London scene

(00:08:53) Growing Up In Perth, introduction to dance music, and the naughties indie/electro scene

(00:23:19) Party starting, The birth of Craigie Knowes, and Subculture

(00:41:17) Running a record label, the art of DJing, and touring CHECK

(01:14:30) Life outside of music, health, and Hibs

(01:27:01) Future plans, the sound of the label, and telling a story through music

(01:47:24) Outro

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thehuntermitchell?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

SOCIAL CRAIGIE KNOWES

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/craigieknowes

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigieknowes

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/craigie-knowes

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER:

Ruaridh Crighton is an Edinburgh-based artist specialising in abstract portraits and figures with realism. In this episode, we discuss his background, inspirations, creative process, his travels, an average day in the life of Rudog, and much more.

PODCAST INFO:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:07:30) Pursuing art as a career, social media, and education

(00:21:30) Developing a style, putting in the work, and the breakthrough moment

(00:42:35) Sacrifices, travel, and daily life

(00:58:15) Exercise, Edinburgh, and plans for the future

(01:13:32) Outro

SOCIAL RUDOG:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rudogart/

Web: https://www.rudogart.com/

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER:

Insta:   / kieranapter  

Yogi Haughton is regarded by many as the man who brought house and techno to Scotland in the mid-80s.

In this episode, we discuss Yogi's lifelong passion for music, his journey as a DJ, partying, and record collecting, from the northern soul scene, to the early days of house music in Scotland. We also discuss Yogi's thoughts on the electronic music scene today, and why clubbing is serious business.

PODCAST INFO:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:03) Adolescence and the Northern Soul scene

(00:25:00) Early DJ career, Edinburgh club scene in the 80’s, and mixing records

(00:36:00) DJing has become mainstream, social media, clubbing is serious business 

(00:53:00) Early House Music scene in Scotland, The Scottish Soulful Weekender, Subclub residency 

(01:16:00) The 90’s, MFSB, and vinyl

(01:46:00) Record digging, writing, and club flyers

(01: 59:55) Outro and where to find Yogi

SOCIAL YOGI HAUGHTON:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/yogihaughton/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogi.haughton

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Aera is an electronic music producer, DJ, and label owner. His tracks and DJ sets have soundtracked dance floors around the world. In this episode we chat about his creative process in the studio, the importance of reaching a state of flow while being creative, as well as his introduction to dance music and more.

Simon Bays is a DJ and promoter and heads up both the 'Alien Communications' and 'Space Dust' record labels. In this episode, we discuss his love of vinyl, his musical inspirations, how he got started in dance music, and more.

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:57 Introduction to dance music, Newcastle and student nights

00:10:08 Underground club bookings, the London club scene, and starting parties at The Cause 

00:14:27 The key to throwing a good party, becoming obsessed, and Houghton festival 

00:26:20 vinyl, morning routine, and Alien Communications

00:34:09 Djing over producing, social media management, and the sound of Alien Communications

00:41:17 Space Dust, Theo Kottis, working with artists 

00:49:54 Inspirations, playing at Subclub, turntables or CDJ’s, and favorite producers 

01:02:30 Touring, partying, and Saunagate

01:24:25 Life outside of dance music 

BAYS SOCIAL:

https://www.instagram.com/bays.ac/

https://www.instagram.com/spacedusttransmissions/

https://www.instagram.com/communicatewithaliens/

Kieran Apter Social:

https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/

https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter