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  • #803 What a performance!

    This week on The Bugcast: we reenter “normal” time, with past and upcoming performances, plus eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

    Songs played
    • Dr Groove Gang – Prends Conscience – from Le Mans-Anger, France – source
    • Zero Project – Pass Me By (feat. Konstantina Tsirimona) – from Athens, Greece – source
    • ScOmBer – Love Me Right Here (feat. Crazy Little Asian) – from Sydney, Australia – source
    • CJ Redan – Hacked – from Canada – source
    • Snowflake – A Channel (feat. Rewob, John Jones, Stefan Kartenberg, Martijn de Boer) – from San Diego, CA – source
    • Hasenchat – Trip to Europe – from Germany – source
    • Mr Peel – Away – from Brussels, Belgium – source
    • Burnt By The Sun – Wildfire Heart – from France – source
    • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

      Topics

      TFATD concert at JT Soar, Nottingham

      Doctor Who is back tonight!
      Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is on Saturday
      Starkid, innit! this weekend

      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 804 which will be streamed live on Friday 11 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

        58 min
      • #802 Moo’s Choons

        This week on The Bugcast: Caroline shares her best tracks from the last 12 months, with sixteen tracks of Creative Commons and independent music.

        Songs played
        • Anton Beckman – Gabriel
          Originally played on episode 753
        • Lilac Frog – Friends and Strangers
          Originally played on episode 754
        • Pokki DJ – Burn Together
          Originally played on episode 756
        • Jon Worthy – Stand Tall Fight On
          Originally played on episode 759
        • Tristram Woods – Best Part Of Me
          Originally played on episode 764
        • I.D.F.X – Like I Do
          Originally played on episode 767
        • Aire – Thousand Voices
          Originally played on episode 772
        • Kit Pristine – Witness of Infinity
          Originally played on episode 778
        • Seth Power – Going Somewhere
          Originally played on episode 780
        • Courtney Nord – Moth
          Originally played on episode 787
        • PixiePunk – No Replays
          Originally played on episode 790
        • Maia Miller-Lewis – In The End
          Originally played on episode 796
        • Caleb Lemond – A Road In The Country
          Originally played on episode 797
        • Florens – Too Young, Too Old
          Originally played on episode 797
        • Color Out – Therapy (In My Skin)
          Originally played on episode 799
        • Weathered Pages – Don’t Give Up
          Originally played on episode 794
        • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

          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 803 which will be streamed live on Friday 10 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
            (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

            1 hr 14 min
          • #801 Dave’s Faves

            This week on The Bugcast: Dave shares with us his favourite tracks from the last year, with sixteen tracks of Creative Commons and independent music.

            Songs played
            • Morrisframe – Larger Than Life
              Originally played on episode 789
            • Wiseman – If You’re Not There With Me (feat. Wisemen Collective)
              Originally played on episode 756
            • Drybone Allstars – Cry Rivers
              Originally played on episode 756
            • Loveshadow – Liberty Road
              Originally played on episode 761 Standout
            • Radioontheshelf – New Directions (feat. Gurdonak, Mikhalt, The Boys and Girls)
              Originally played on episode 766
            • A Virtual Friend – Clair Obscur
              Originally played on episode 766
            • Lake Omne – Everlasting
              Originally played on episode 771
            • Kerry – Funeral Party
              Originally played on episode 781 Standout
            • Manolo Camp – Leave A Legacy Campfire (feat. Poor Legacy)
              Originally played on episode 772
            • Bessonn&sa – Wonderful Living
              Originally played on episode 776
            • Kristian Vuljar – Weight Of The World
              Originally played on episode 779
            • Skaly – Redundant
              Originally played on episode 762 Standout
            • FromSkyToAbyss – The Silver Lining
              Originally played on episode 783
            • Mikaël Paranthoën – Touch Me Please
              Originally played on episode 797
            • Stingray SZN – Rear View
              Originally played on episode 799
            • Weathered Pages – Don’t Give Up
              Originally played on episode 794 Track of the Year
            • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

              Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

              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 802 which will be streamed live on Friday 3 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

                1 hr 20 min
              • #800 Listeners’ Choice

                This week on The Bugcast: we hand the show over to our listeners to highlight the best tracks we’ve played over the last year, with seventeen tracks of Creative Commons music.

                Songs played
                • Little Suspicions – Old News – requested by Aris
                  Originally played on episode 753
                • Those Fine Strangers – They’ll Do Anything – requested by Aurélien & Aris
                  Originally played on episode 754
                • Bryan Kelly – Crazy At The Right Time – requested by Kevie
                  Originally played on episode 754
                • The Spin Wires – Goodbar Good Night – requested by Aurélien
                  Originally played on episode 756
                • Jon Worthy – Dyed My Hair Blue – requested by Graham
                  Originally played on episode 758
                • Forget the Whale – Slow Dancing With Your Ghost – requested by Aris
                  Originally played on episode 758
                • Dub Terminator – Now Is The Future – requested by pault
                  Originally played on episode 759.5
                • Dirt Road Sinnerz – Head On Home – requested by Lainey
                  Originally played on episode 764
                • Jami Sieber – Undercurrent – requested by Peter
                  Originally played on episode 784
                • Scott Whiddon – Maybe That’s Enough For Now – requested by Peter
                  Originally played on episode 784
                • Thomas – How Beautiful – requested by Fish
                  Originally played on episode 784
                • Egor Budennyy – Stop The Night – requested by Graham
                  Originally played on episode 784
                • Sean Ferree – The Naysayer – requested by Fish
                  Originally played on episode 788
                • Forgotten Names – Drinkin’, By Myself – requested by Kevie
                  Originally played on episode 795
                • Weathered Pages – Cross The Line – requested by Kevie
                  Originally played on episode 795
                • Dirt Road Sinnerz – Right On Time – requested by Fish
                  Originally played on episode 764
                • The Bugcast vs. Grapes – I Dunno – requested by Alex
                  Originally played on episode 798
                • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                  Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                  Upcoming events

                  Podcrawl Late Spring 2024 on Saturday 11 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 801 which will be streamed live on Friday 19 April 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

                    1 hr 22 min
                  • #799 Water palava

                    This week on The Bugcast: lots of water, lots of inappropriate removals, and eight tracks of very appropriate Creative Commons music.

                    Songs played
                    • Niki J Crawford – You Are Enough – from Los Angeles, CA – source
                    • Surlife – Trust – from Bodenfelde, Germany – source
                    • Raja – Gently (feat. Norine Braun) – from Germany – source
                    • Color Out – Therapy (In My Skin) – from Chicago, IL – source
                    • Arom – Si – from Paris, France – source
                    • Richie Glover – I Don’t Go Back Often (Again) – from UK – source
                    • Stingray SZN – Rear View – from Orlando, FL – source
                    • Redmind – Fired! – from France – source
                    • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                      Topics

                      Moo drinking more water

                      BBC News: Photograph firm sorry for class photo without complex needs pupils

                      Upcoming events

                      Podcrawl Late Spring 2024 on Saturday 11 May from 18:00 UK time – more details

                      Deadline for submitting your tracks for the Listeners Choice, episode 800, is Wednesday 10 April!

                      Simply submit your favourite tracks played between episodes 753 and 799!

                      Announcements
                      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                      • The next show will be our Listeners Choice episode 800 which will be streamed live on Friday 12 April 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (GMT/UTC).
                      • 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

                        The post #799 Water palava appeared first on The Bugcast.

                        1 hr 6 min
                      • #798 STEMazing

                        This week on The Bugcast: the Royal Family and privacy, STEM events, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                        Songs played
                        • Tab – Thief Robber Crook (feat. Jade Gritty) – from NJ, USA – source
                        • Ionian Smile – If It’s Cold In The Winter – from Italy – source
                        • Caleb Lemond – Tonight We Dance – from USA – source
                        • The Bugcast vs. Grapes – I Dunno (The Poultry Edition) – from Earth – source
                        • Lorenzo’s Music – Rainy Day Friction – from Madison, WI – source
                        • Laurence DaNova – Resurfacing – from Ottawa, ON – source
                        • Raja – Glass Heart (feat. CrazyLittleAsian) – from Germany – source
                        • Patt Berry – City Lights – from Czechia – source
                        • Sean Ferree – Rethinking – from Bloomington, IN – source
                        • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                          Topics

                          BBC News: Kate, Princess of Wales: I am having cancer treatment

                          STEMazing Week

                          Upcoming events

                          Podcrawl Late Spring 2024 on Saturday 11 May from 18:00 UK time – more details

                          There’s only a week or so left to submit your tracks for the Listeners Choice episode 800 in April!

                          Simply submit your favourite tracks played between episodes 753 and 799!

                          Announcements
                          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                          • The next show will be episode 799 which will be streamed live on Friday 29 March 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (GMT/UTC).
                          • The week after that will be our Listeners Choice episode 800 which will be streamed live on Friday 12 April 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (GMT/UTC).
                          • 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

                            The post #798 STEMazing appeared first on The Bugcast.

                            1 hr 1 min
                          • #797 Almost 11

                            This week on The Bugcast: Alex is nearly 11, Titanic the Musical, smart meter woes, high blood pressure, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                            Songs played
                            • The Fierce And The Dead – Shake The Jar – from London, UK – source
                            • David Amber – Here To Stay (feat. Amanda Droste) – from Brooklyn,NY – source
                            • Mikaël Paranthoën – Touch Me Please – from Paimpol, France – source
                            • Florens – Too Young, Too Old – from Italy – source
                            • Color Out – Host – from Chicago, IL – source
                            • Caleb Lemond – A Road In The Country – from USA – source
                            • texasradiofish – They Think I’m Brain Dead (feat. Apoxode, Admiral Bob, Javolenus, SackJo22, Mr Yesterday, Snowflake, Tony ‘Spazz’ Sferlazza) – from Galveston County, TX – source
                            • LessXmorE – Hating Truth (But Loving Lies) – from Nice, France – source
                            • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                              Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                              Topics

                              Alex is 11 next week

                              Titanic the Musical
                              No-so-smart meters
                              Blood Pressure

                              Upcoming events

                              Podcrawl Late Spring 2024 on Saturday 11 May from 18:00 UK time – more details

                              There are only a couple of weeks left to submit your tracks for the Listeners Choice, episode 800, in April!

                              Simply submit your favourite tracks played between episodes 753 and 799!

                              Announcements
                              • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                              • The next show will be episode 798 which will be streamed live on Friday 22 March 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (GMT/UTC).
                              • 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

                                The post #797 Almost 11 appeared first on The Bugcast.

                                1 hr 2 min
                              • #796 Sweet sixteen

                                This week, as The Bugcast turns sixteen: we celebrate our birthday, women, beer, and utter stupidity, plus eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                                Songs played
                                • ToxiC CitY – Time Is Lost – from Russia – source
                                • Danny Jacks – В дурмане – from Russia – source
                                • Maia Miller-Lewis – In The End – from South, UK – source
                                • Igor Pumphonia – Between The Lines – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
                                • Hasenchat – My Sunshine – from Germany – source
                                • Zenboy1955 – Worth It All? (feat. CrazyLittleAsian) – from USA – source
                                • Caitlin MacNamara – Lullaby – from London, UK – source
                                • Stefan Kartenberg – Learn To Fly (feat. Mr_Yesterday) – from Germany – source
                                • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                  Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                  Topics

                                  Happy International Womens Day 2024!

                                  All of Caroline’s tracks are by cracking female vocalists
                                  Today is The Bugcast’s 16th birthday!
                                  Indie Beer Feast
                                  BBC News: Boy, 11, found driving BMW towing caravan on M1

                                  Upcoming events

                                  There are only a few weeks left to submit your tracks for the Listeners Choice, episode 800, in April!

                                  Simply submit your favourite tracks played between episodes 753 and 799!

                                  Announcements
                                  • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                  • The next show will be episode 797 which will be streamed live on Friday 15 March 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (GMT/UTC).
                                  • 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

                                    The post #796 Sweet sixteen appeared first on The Bugcast.

                                    1 hr 3 min
                                  • #795 Wonkarati

                                    This week on The Bugcast: games, 3D printing, beers, families, Bob Heil, Dave Myers, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                                    Songs played
                                    • Anthem of Rain – Blood – from USA – source
                                    • One Wish Carnival – Modern Day Miracle – from USA – source
                                    • Ed Napoli – Oportunidade – from Brazil – source
                                    • Forgotten Names – Drinkin’, By Myself – from London, UK – source
                                    • Joshua Wales – 25 – from London, UK – source
                                    • musicnda – Show You – from Poland – source
                                    • Weathered Pages – Cross The Line – from USA – source
                                    • The Older Ones – The Road – from Moscow, Russia – source
                                    • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                      Topics

                                      Caroline’s game, and Dave’s contribution

                                      Sheffield Indie Beer Feast tomorrow
                                      What’s in a family tree?
                                      Wikipedia: Bob Heil, audio innovator, sound engineer, and amateur radio operator, dies
                                      BBC News: The Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, dies at 66
                                      BBC News: ‘We went viral as Oompa Loompas but we’re just normal people’

                                      Upcoming events

                                      The time has come to start thinking about your submissions for the Listeners Choice, episode 800, in April!

                                      Simply submit your favourite tracks played between episodes 753 and 799!

                                      Announcements
                                      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                      • The next show will be episode 796 which will be streamed live on Friday 8 March 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (GMT/UTC).
                                      • 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

                                        The post #795 Wonkarati appeared first on The Bugcast.

                                        56 min
                                      • #794 Outspeakered

                                        This week on The Bugcast: politics, departures, generational differences, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                                        Songs played
                                        • Bessonn&Sa – Bad Intentions – from Russia – source
                                        • Sammy Vulcano – I’m Going Down – from USA – source
                                        • Weathered Pages – Don’t Give Up – from USA – source
                                        • Radioontheshelf – Hobo’s Son (feat. Ronan Tyrrell) – from Earth – source
                                        • I. D. F. X. – Movie – from Russia – source
                                        • Tom Orlando – Deserve To Be (Radio Edit) – from Ottawa, ON – source
                                        • Anthem of Rain – Bad Nostalgia – from USA – source
                                        • The Kiss That Took A Trip – The Dailies – from Spain – source
                                        • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                          Topics

                                          BBC News: How the row over Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unfolded

                                          BBC News: Gaza vote chaos highlights pressure on MPs
                                          BBC News: John Savident: Coronation Street’s Fred Elliott dies aged 86
                                          Brief discussion on generational impact of celebrities
                                          BBC News: Ewen MacIntosh: The Office actor dies aged 50

                                          Upcoming events

                                          The time has come to start thinking about your submissions for the Listeners Choice, episode 800, in April!

                                          Simply submit your favourite tracks played between episodes 753 and 799!

                                          Announcements
                                          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                          • The next show will be episode 795 which will be streamed live on Friday 30 February 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (GMT/UTC).
                                          • 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

                                            The post #794 Outspeakered appeared first on The Bugcast.

                                            57 min

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