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November 01, 2025#873 Theatre Luvvies
This week on The Bugcast: Baptiste dies, sharks shock, Moo’s busy week, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons and independent music.
Songs played
Eldertide – The Dying Trees of Mona – from USA – source
Jon Worthy – Things We Can’t Ignore – from Nashville, TN – source
The Same Persons – Écarlate – from Russia – source
These Peaches – Speckled Bird – from Chicago, IL – submitted by August Forte from NoVo Management and Publicity
Orion Session – It Feels So Good – from Indonesia – source
The American Music Conglomerate – Micki McDonald – Where Are You In My Dreams – from USA – source
Federico Guglielmetti – Libero di credere – from Italy – source
Fabber – Never Let Go – from France – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
BBC News: Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
IMDb: Mummy Shark – Creature Feature WTF
Moo’s busy week – Scotland/England
Theatre Luvvies: Night of the Great British Musicals / Strictly Come Dying / Inspector Morse
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Early Winter 2025 on Saturday 15 November 2025 from 18:00 UK time
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
There will be no show next week!
The next show will be episode 874 which will be streamed live on Friday 7 November 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC).
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The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
1 hr 2 min
October 18, 2025#872 People suck
This week on The Bugcast: a Royal falls, China spy case falls, AI videos of a dearly beloved actor, Jamboree, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Happy To Die – Fire-Breathing at Six – from Italy – source
Happy To Die – Ace of Spades – from Italy – source
Les Coureurs de Rempart – A l’Ombre Des Bombardiers – from Grenoble, France – source
The Stereo Inspectors – Hollow Crown (feat. Anon) – from Earth – source
DownLoad – Red Dust Hero – from Russia – source
Igor Pumphonia – Feel The Rhythm – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
The NumbKnives – You Don’t Understand Me – from Romania – source
J.J. Zhivago – Just Friends – from USA – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
BBC News: Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York
BBC News: China Spy case – who was at fault for collapse?
The Guardian: Robin Williams’ daughter pleads with people to stop sending AI videos of her dad
Wikipedia: Jamboree On The Air
JOTA: Official site
There will be no show next week!
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Early Winter 2025 on Saturday 15 November 2025 from 18:00 UK time
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
There will be no show next week!
The clocks go back an hour in the UK and most of Europe (and other countries) next weekend
The next show will be episode 873 which will be streamed live on Friday 31 October 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC).
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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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
55 min
October 11, 2025#871 Hoa Hoa Hoa season
This week on The Bugcast: digital IDs for kids, no more MTV, Twilight, bananas, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Lisitsyn – In Time (feat. Zara Arshakian) – from Russia – source
Les Coureurs de Rempart – Les Fleurs Noires – from Grenoble, France – source
Call To Panic – IA – from Doissin, France – source
Damon Dovestar – Love Myself – from USA – source
The Stereo Inspectors – Not Too Late (feat. Snowflake) – from Earth – source
JJMillon – Resistiré – from Spain – source
Cole Powell – Old Fashioned Stories – from Jayess, MS – source
Danny Jacks – Бесконечный цикл – from Russia – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
BBC News: Government to consult on digital IDs for 13-year-olds
BBC News: MTV to axe its music TV channels in the UK
Twilight Saga-athon on Sunday
Etsy: Artist as dumb as a banana
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Early Winter 2025 on Saturday 15 November 2025 from 18:00 UK time
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 872 which will be streamed live on Friday 17 October 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC+1).
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Special thanks go to
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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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
1 hr 8 min
October 04, 2025#870 It’s pronounced “boo-kay”!
This week on The Bugcast: Patricia Routledge, Jane Goodall, Storm Amy, Black Sabbath, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Les Coureurs de Rempart – Kérosène – from Grenoble, France – source
SAKTO – Take It Don’t Worry – from Lunel, France – source
Jon Worthy – Don’t Run Away – from Nashville, TN – source
J.J. Zhivago – Dumpster Fire – from USA – source
Echolight – Unbroken – from spain – source
Stefan Fusha – Le Lapin sur la Lune – from Belgium – source
Stoney Hudson – Voice In The Crowd – from USA – source
Les Coureurs de Rempart – Le Grand Bal – from Grenoble, France – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
BBC News: Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96
BBC News: Storm Amy danger warnings as 100mph gusts recorded
RyanAir flight affected by Storm Amy
BBC News: Dame Jane Goodall passed away
BBC News: Manchester synagogue attacks
Black Sabbath Ballet and The Talented Mr Ripley and a trip to Dudley
BBC News: Doctor walked out of operation for sex with nurse
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Early Winter 2025 on Saturday 15 November 2025 from 18:00 UK time
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 871 which will be streamed live on Friday 10 October 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
52 min
September 27, 2025#869 The last phase is always the most glorious
This week on The Bugcast: Caroline’s travels, Calendar Girls, catfishing, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Danny Jacks – Где тебя нет – from Russia – source
Michael Cohen Songwriter – The Straight and Narrow – from Italy – source
Stoney Hudson – Beneath the Surface – from USA – source
Salanje – Transit – from Germany – source
So Said Mende – Wasn’t Waiting – from Australia – source
Sammy Vulcano – So Many Ways – from USA – source
Aled Edwards – Wonders of the World – from Cardiff, UK – source
Cattiva Madre – Gisella – from Turin, Italy – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Moo on her travels
Wakefield Little Theatre Productions: Calendar Girls
IMDb: Calendar Girls (2003)
Netflix: Unknown Number
Upcoming events
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 870 which will be streamed live on Friday 3 October 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
56 min
September 20, 2025#868 Schrödinger’s caps
This week on The Bugcast: further theatre updates, free speech, educational progress, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
unbio – She Is My Life – from Italy – source
DownLoad – Sushi Maker – from Russia – source
Illuminated Subspace Project – Golden Skies of Amarr – from USA – source
Aled Edwards – Golden Blur – from Cardiff, UK – source
Stefano Mazzola – Time Spiral (feat. Clarissa Davis) – from Italy – source
salvatoreJ – My Time (feat. Wiseman) – from Long Island, NY – source
The Same Persons – Danser (feat. Murana) – from Russia – source
Zeke Wilding – Moth In A Bottle – from USA – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Educating Rita play
US TV host Kimmel off air – backed by other hosts
Ethan is an Undergraduate
Luke is a HNDer
Murder At Midnight play
Upcoming events
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 869 which will be streamed live on Friday 26 September 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC+1).
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Special thanks go to
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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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
52 min
September 13, 2025#867 Oh Mandy!
This week on The Bugcast: theatre updates, political scandal, more beer podcasting, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Mikaël Paranthoën – Regarde Loin – from Paimpol, France – source
Open Frequency Collective – Burning In the Shadows – from USA – source
J.J. Zhivago – Dog Days – from USA – source
DuØLN – I Will Draw Love – from Ukraine – source
Jon Worthy – Left It All Out On The Line – from Nashville, TN – source
The Happy Somethings – Self Help Song – from Derbyshire, UK – source
The Glass Child – Oceans – from Sweden – source
DownLoad – Autopilot – from Russia – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Don’t Dress for Dinner review
Journey’s End is actually a journey’s beginning!
BBC News: Mandelson sacked, PM weakened
HPR Beer Garden episode 1 is live!
HPR Beer Garden episode 2 is in the future feed
Upcoming events
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 868 which will be streamed live on Friday 19 September 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC+1).
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Special thanks go to
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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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
55 min
September 06, 2025#866 Don’t Dress For Dinner
This week on The Bugcast: urgent advertising, beer podcasting, a theatre trip, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Danny Jacks – Шаолинь – from Russia – source
Stefan Fusha – Danse Avec Le Soleil – from Belgium – source
Freeky Cleen – Give Baby Give – from Ukraine – source
J.J. Zhivago – On A Thousand Winds (Vocal Mix) – from USA – source
So Said Mende – Tickety-Boo – from Australia – source
Peter Marke – Caught Watching – from Italy – source
Fat City Reprise – Cowgirl – from USA – source
Zeke Wilding – These Nights Are Haunted – from USA – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Art courses with time pressured advertising
HPR Beer Garden, first episode released next week
Off to the Theatre – Don’t Dress for Dinner
Upcoming events
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 867 which will be streamed live on Friday 12 September 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
1 hr 1 min
August 30, 2025#865 AI schlock
This week on The Bugcast: flat pack, pigeons, three AI-related stories, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Signed In Black – Presence Of Divine – from Russia – source
marylefthome – Princess and the Pea – from Cordoba, Argentina – source
Charlie Mosbrook – Let’s Do It This Time – from Cleveland, OH – source
Telematix – Tell Me (feat. Michael Gildner) – from Chicago, Illinois – source
Driftrz – What I Believe – from New York, NY – source
Armando Lagozza – Vuelvo a Casa – from Barbastro, Spain – source
Stefan Fusha – Sous le Même Ciel – from Belgium – source
Zeke Wilding – No Remedy – from USA – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Death by IKEA
Update on unwanted visitors
BBC News: Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI
BBC News: Microsoft boss troubled by rise in reports of ‘AI psychosis’
BBC News: Fans loved her new album. The thing was, she hadn’t released one
Upcoming events
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 866 which will be streamed live on Friday 5 September 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
1 hr 6 min
August 23, 2025#864 BAA* Distinction
This week on The Bugcast: academic achievements, holidays, vermin pests, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Buried Letters – The Guilt Remains – from Spain – source
Stefan Fusha – Ce qui reste à dire – from Belgium – source
Cat Vicenç – Un Poble Oblidat – from Spain – source
Square a Saw – Shadows – from Eschweiler, Germany – source
Courtney Nord – Wild – from USA – source
Igor Pumphonia – Fire In My Soul – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
Bradley Peck – The Most Of Tonight – from Southend-On-Sea, UK – source
So Said Mende – The Man in the Hammock’s Understudy – from Australia – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Ethan: A Level Success – B, A, A*
Luke: HNC Success – Distinction
Ethan: Art Competition
Holibobs
Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Unwelcome guests under the solar panels, and now in the chimney
Number 1 song in the UK – KPop Demon Hunters
Feedback
Upcoming events
OggCamp will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, Manchester UK
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 865 which will be streamed live on Friday 29 August 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
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