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  • #813 What’s your damage?

    This week on The Bugcast: martial arts, assassination attempt, major IT outage, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

    Songs played
    • Sota Koi – Those Kinda Days – from USA – source
    • Andy Given – I Like It (Like It Like that) – from Ammanford, UK – source
    • Igor Pumphonia – Show Me Slowly (2nd Version) – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
    • Warm Knives – Heartbeat – from Wrocław, Poland – source
    • Breandán Fitzpatrick – Sweet Return – from Ireland – source
    • Bessonn&sa – Dark Eyes – from Russia – source
    • Sean Ferree – The Hangman – from Bloomington, IN – source
    • Cattiva Madre – Start Up – from Turin, Italy – source
    • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

      Topics

      Alex is now 8th Kup (Yellow Belt) in Taekwondo

      Wikipedia: Trump’s Near Miss
      BBC News Live: Massive worldwide IT outage
      Wikipedia: 2024 CrowdStrike incident
      BBC News: Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty dead at 53
      BBC News: American comedian Bob Newhart dead at 94

      Upcoming events

      Podcrawl Late Summer 2024 on Saturday 31 August from 18:00 UK time – more details

      OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

      Announcements
      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
      • The next show will be episode 814 which will be streamed live on Friday 26 July 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
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        Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
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        The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

        59 min
      • #812 Secondary superstar

        This week on The Bugcast: nasty illness, amazing progress, Shelley Duvall, and we play eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

        Songs played
        • The Tamarros – Surfing – from Italy – source
        • Soundstatues – You Won’t Walk Alone – from Brooklyn, NY – source
        • ISItheDreaMakeR – Echoes of You – from Italy – source
        • aeroleo – Dance Through The Night – from Russia – source
        • Ed Napoli – Todo Mundo Gosta – from Brazil – source
        • Dr Groove Gang – Politikal Cirkus – from Le Mans-Anger, France – source
        • Talking Cure – The Passerby – from Chambery, France – source
        • Sota Koi – Jet Plane – from USA – source
        • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

          Topics

          Caroline and Ethan haven’t been well at all this week

          Alex’s progress during rollover
          BBC News: The Shining actress Shelley Duvall dies at 75

          Upcoming events

          Podcrawl Late Summer 2024 on Saturday 31 August from 18:00 UK time – more details

          OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

          Announcements
          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
          • The next show will be episode 813 which will be streamed live on Friday 19 July 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
          • Join us during the week on our Telegram group chat – click here to join
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            Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
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            The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

            56 min
          • #811 Super VIPee

            This week on The Bugcast: on one of the biggest days in UK political history, we can’t talk about politics, so we play eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

            Songs played
            • Louis Lingg and the Bombs – Nomad Spirit – from France – source
            • Egor Budennyy – Love Strikes – from Russia – source
            • Roy Smiles – Chav City – from London, UK – source
            • Talking Cure – Forsaken Faith – from Chambery, France – source
            • ISItheDreaMaker – Back to 90s – from Italy – source
            • Frank Farran – Sailing In The Wind – from Austria – source
            • Xylophone Yacht Zombies – E=MC2 – from London, UK – source
            • Andy Given – Worthless Life – from Ammanford, UK – source
            • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

              Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

              Topics

              Not allowed to talk about politics, but must acknowledge that it’s all Change in the UK

              90s Fest next weekend

              Upcoming events

              Podcrawl Late Summer 2024 on Saturday 31 August from 18:00 UK time – more details

              OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

              Announcements
              • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
              • The next show will be episode 812 which will be streamed live on Friday 12 July 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
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                Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
                Internet Archive for hosting the media files
                Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

                The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

                51 min
              • #810 Hooman creativity

                This week on The Bugcast: we have a discussion about the impact of AI on the music industry, and play eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                Songs played
                • Abnormal Changes – Nothing More – from Russia – source
                • Suzy E – Don’t Believe A Word – from Bavaria, Germany – source
                • Zep Hurme – Lucy Jane (feat. Leza Boyland) – from Finland – source
                • Éder – Right Map – from Brazil – source
                • Frank Farran – Play For Elise – from Austria – source
                • Starilys – Conspiration – from France – source
                • Dr Groove Gang – Ain’t No Love – from Le Mans-Anger, France – source
                • Okay, Boomhauer – Always Waiting – from New Orleans, LA – source
                • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                  Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                  Topics

                  Discussion: AI’s incursion on the music industry

                  Upcoming events

                  OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

                  Announcements
                  • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                  • The next show will be episode 811 which will be streamed live on Friday 5 July 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
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                  • Special thanks go to

                    Our supporters!
                    The artists for allowing us to play their music.
                    Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
                    Internet Archive for hosting the media files
                    Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

                    The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

                    57 min
                  • #809 Honour Chimp Banana

                    This week on The Bugcast: Sutherland, McKellen, Slater, Honour, Chimp, Banana, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                    Songs played
                    • Drybone Allstars – Get To You – from Norrtälje, Sweden – source
                    • Freeky Cleen – Falling – from Ukraine – source
                    • Square A Saw – Chasing Stars – from Eschweiler, Germany – source
                    • Shannah Aliesha – Emotions – from USA – source
                    • The Happy Somethings – A Quick Waylay – from Derbyshire, UK – source
                    • Jester Benedicte – I’m A Tramp Tonight – from Dnipro, Ukraine – source
                    • Rfactor Beats – System Failure – from Newcastle, South Africa – source
                    • System Overload – Neutron Star Collision – from Italy – source
                    • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                      Topics

                      BBC News: Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88

                      BBC News: McKellen to miss play’s last London shows after stage fall
                      BBC News: Jay Slater: Search for missing Brit focuses on village

                      Upcoming events

                      OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

                      Announcements
                      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                      • The next show will be episode 810 which will be streamed live on Friday 28 June 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
                      • Join us during the week on our Telegram group chat – click here to join
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                      • Special thanks go to

                        Our supporters!
                        The artists for allowing us to play their music.
                        Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
                        Internet Archive for hosting the media files
                        Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

                        The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

                        53 min
                      • #808 It’s Bob!

                        This week on The Bugcast: jiggling, number 9, hackers, recalls, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                        Songs played
                        • System Overload – Syrah – from Italy – source
                        • Zep Hurme – It’s Over Now (feat. Sassygal) – from Finland – source
                        • Push Rank – Hati Terbelah a.k.a Disini Senang Disana Senang – from Indonesia – source
                        • Jester Benedicte – Echoes of Forgotten Dreams – from Dnipro, Ukraine – source
                        • Lost Pilgrim – Closer To You – from Paderborn, Germany – source
                        • Lorenzo’s Music – Friction Called Quest – from Madison, WI – source
                        • David TMX – Le Temps de la Reflexion – from France – source
                        • salvatorJ – Only Love (feat. shannonsongs) – from Earth – source
                        • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                          Topics

                          BBC News: ‘Mouse jigglers’ pretending to work fired by bank

                          Telegraph: Inside No. 9 Final episode
                          X: Inside No. 9 collage
                          Hacker Public Radio is currently going through their reserve queue
                          The Guardian: e-coli alert and recalls

                          Upcoming events

                          OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

                          Announcements
                          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                          • The next show will be episode 809 which will be streamed live on Friday 21 June 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
                          • Join us during the week on our Telegram group chat – click here to join
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                          • Special thanks go to

                            Our supporters!
                            The artists for allowing us to play their music.
                            Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
                            Internet Archive for hosting the media files
                            Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

                            The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

                            58 min
                          • #807 D-Day+80

                            This week on The Bugcast: lies, politics, more lies, more politics, furry monsters, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                            Songs played
                            • Mahidevran – Empty Ocean – from Moscow, Russia – source
                            • Jester Benedicte – Dancing With Shadows – from Ukraine – source
                            • Neon NiteClub – Be Without U – from Orlando, FL – source
                            • Courtney Nord – Love Me Hate Me – from Los Angeles, CA – source
                            • This Light – Transmissions – from Toronto, ON – source
                            • Tom Orlando – Love You Anymore (feat. Seven) – from Ottawa, ON – source
                            • Dr Groove Gang – Le Retour Des Superfly – from Le Mans-Anger, France – source
                            • Luminol – Miracle – from Italy – source
                            • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                              Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                              Topics

                              BBC News: Sunak ditches D-Day to PRERECORD an interview to state he doesn’t lie, by lying!

                              New Statesman: Sunak Lies, then lies about lying and gets another MP to lie
                              IMDb: Benedict CumberWotsit’s Latest Show – ERIC

                              Upcoming events

                              OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

                              Announcements
                              • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                              • The next show will be episode 808 which will be streamed live on Friday 14 June 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
                              • Join us during the week on our Telegram group chat – click here to join
                                (you’ll need a Telegram account)
                              • Special thanks go to

                                Our supporters!
                                The artists for allowing us to play their music.
                                Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
                                Internet Archive for hosting the media files
                                Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

                                The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

                                59 min
                              • #806 34 counts

                                This week on The Bugcast: blood and politics, plus eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                                Songs played
                                • The Older Ones – Emotions – from Moscow, Russia – source
                                • This Light – Lost and Gone – from Toronto, ON – source
                                • Jester Benedicte – Mushroom Maven – from Ukraine – source
                                • The Kiss That Took A Trip – Blue Is The Flame – from Spain – source
                                • Kerry – Welcome To Hell – from Moscow, Russia – source
                                • Derek Clegg – Heat – from Chicago, IL – source
                                • Heifervescent – Wake and Scream – from Southport, UK – source
                                • Lost Pilgrim – Bring Me To Life – from Paderborn, Germany – source
                                • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                  Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                  Topics

                                  Blood Donation number 10, and Moo is one of the 3% with Ro subtype

                                  BBC News: Guilty on 34 counts
                                  Sunak’s poor PR
                                  PoliticsHome: Labour Almost woes

                                  Upcoming events

                                  OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

                                  Announcements
                                  • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                  • The next show will be episode 807 which will be streamed live on Friday 7 June 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
                                  • Join us during the week on our Telegram group chat – click here to join
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                                  • Special thanks go to

                                    Our supporters!
                                    The artists for allowing us to play their music.
                                    Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
                                    Internet Archive for hosting the media files
                                    Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

                                    The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

                                    1 hr
                                  • #805 Supersized

                                    This week on The Bugcast: Morgan Spurlock, small units, Dave’s suffering, theatre sleuthing, plus eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons and independent music.

                                    Songs played
                                    • Dr Groove Gang – Le Bal Masqué – from Le Mans-Anger, France – source
                                    • Giovanna Crescenzo – Snake – from NJ – source
                                    • Tab & Anitek – Brain Box – from NJ – source
                                    • Uwika – More Beautiful Than A Butterfly – from Germany – source
                                    • Hasenchat – The Love I Lost – from Germany – source
                                    • Tregazz – My Friend – from Spain – source
                                    • Soundstatues – Definitely Tonight – from Brooklyn, NY – source
                                    • PixiePunk – We’ll Survive – from Los Angeles, CA – Direct From Artist
                                    • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                      Topics

                                      BBC News: Super Size Me director Morgan Spurlock dies at 53

                                      Smallest unit of distance of a computer Mouse (1/200th of an Inch) – Mickey
                                      Dave’s non-functioning day (or “why Google Maps is not my friend”)
                                      Cluedo 2

                                      Upcoming events

                                      OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

                                      Announcements
                                      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                      • The next show will be episode 806 which will be streamed live on Friday 31 May 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
                                      • Join us during the week on our Telegram group chat – click here to join
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                                      • Special thanks go to

                                        Our supporters!
                                        The artists for allowing us to play their music.
                                        Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
                                        Internet Archive for hosting the media files
                                        Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

                                        The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

                                        54 min
                                      • #804 SATS Superstar

                                        This week on The Bugcast: lots of round-ups from the past week, plus eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons and independent music.

                                        Songs played
                                        • Burnt By The Sun – Sunset Drifter – from France – source
                                        • The Fierce and the Dead – Non-Player – from London, UK – source
                                        • Hasenchat – San Fransisco – from Germany – source
                                        • Mr Peel – High – from Brussels, Belgium – source
                                        • Breezeless – I Lost My Heart In California – from Herne, Germany – source
                                        • Derek Clegg – Symbolic – from Chicago, IL – source
                                        • Neurodivergent Art – Sort Mind – from Mexico – source
                                        • Dr Groove Gang – Chanson pour Ronan – from Le Mans-Anger, France – source
                                        • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                          Topics

                                          Alex SATS

                                          Doctor Who round-up
                                          Eurovision round-up
                                          Starkid round-up
                                          Theatre tomorrow Cluedo2
                                          BBC News: Super Gran star Gudrun Ure dies aged 98
                                          Peter has been in the USA for 25 years

                                          Upcoming events

                                          Podcrawl Late Spring 2024 on Saturday 18 May from 18:00 UK time – more details

                                          OggCamp 2024 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024 – oggcamp.org

                                          Announcements
                                          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                          • The next show will be episode 805 which will be streamed live on Friday 18 May 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
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                                          • Special thanks go to

                                            Our supporters!
                                            The artists for allowing us to play their music.
                                            Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
                                            Internet Archive for hosting the media files
                                            Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

                                            The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network

                                            1 hr

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