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August 09, 2025#863 Down to earth
This week on The Bugcast: artist-ic, astronaut-ic, pride-ic, web-ic, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons mus-ic.
Songs played
Signed In Black – Too Late – from Russia – source
InAego – A Lotta of Love – from Florence, Italy – source
Radioontheshelf – Islands (feat. Javolenus, Maid In Time, Brassy Bob) – from Earth – source
CrumbSnatchers – Saturday – from Knoxville, TN – source
Josh Wales – Love Hope Faith – from London, UK – source
J.J. Zhivago – Come Home With Me – from USA – source
Shatta Wale – Street Crown – from Ghana – source
Cattiva Madre – Mickey è un money slave – from Turin, Italy – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Doncaster Little Theatre – we’re all Artistic Members
BBC News: Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97
Doncaster Pride
Caroline’s website
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 864 which will be streamed live on Friday 15 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
56 min
August 02, 2025#862 Penelope Strawberry
This week on The Bugcast: The Garden Gang, child poisoning, caffeine pouches, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Buried Letters – Next In Line – from Spain – source
Bessonn&sa – Beat – from Russia – source
J.J. Zhivago – Holding Evil At Bay – from USA – source
Square A Saw – Scarred – from Eschweiler, Germany – source
NostraDomus – Un Pezzo Di Me – from Italy – source
Igor Pumphonia – Insane – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
Sammy Vulcano – Cinderella Let’s Go Dance – from USA – source
Drybone Allstars – True Love – from Norrtälje, Sweden – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Wikipedia: The Garden Gang – Quibble
BBC News: Man charged after children fell ill at summer camp
BBC News: Caffeine pouch craze: A teenage trend troubling some experts
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Summer 2025 on Saturday 2 August 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 863 which will be streamed live on Friday 8 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
1 hr
July 26, 2025#861 Collared by Reg
This week on The Bugcast: lamented departures, local bands, local theatres, Reg Hollis, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Fresh Body Shop – New Religion – from Nantes, France – source
Bradley Peck – Out – from Southend-On-Sea, UK – source
Ed Napoli – No Turning Back – from Brazil – source
Martin Black – This Is My City – from Doncaster, UK – direct from the artist
KaleidoTek – Ignite – from Rome, Italy – source
Drangorg – Funky Trouble – from Italy – source
The Phillip Traum Group – Eight More Miles – from Virginia Beach, VA – source
Cardinal Line – Mirror – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
BBC News: Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show
BBC News: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, drowns aged 54
BBC News: Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies aged 71
BBC News: Veteran jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine dies aged 97
Reytons headlining Tramlines this Saturday, and The Denabys on the Leadmill Stage
Update on Theatre Visits last weekend
Sky News: Jeff Stewart makes his arrest (Reg Hollis)
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Summer 2025 on Saturday 2 August 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 862 which will be streamed live on Friday 1 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
56 min
July 19, 2025#860 Fan of the Bush
This week on The Bugcast: the Bush, curation, grading, infection, theatres, radios, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Cardinal Line – Storm – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
Bessonn&sa – My Life – from Russia – source
Fake Luxury – Disappointed – from France – source
Radioontheshelf – Faith And Hope (feat. Jaspertine, LBV, HB) – from Earth – source
Failed Millennials – Myspace Heartache – from Puerto Rico – source
Igor Pumphonia – Let Me Know – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
Sean Ferree – Equilibrium – from Bloomington, IN – source
Mahidevran – Этот день – from Moscow, Russia – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
An Evening Without Kate Bush
YouTube: Netlabel Day Curator Panel (from the start until about 1h08m in)
Alex is now 4th Kup
Moo has an ear infection Boooo
Theatre day tomorrow with Luke and Ethan, Radio day tomorrow with Alex
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Summer 2025 on Saturday 2 August 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 861 which will be streamed live on Friday 25 July 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
55 min
July 12, 2025#859 Nipped and Tucked
This week on The Bugcast: floods, delays, Birkin, McMahon, curation, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
So Said Mende – Hellhounds (Alt. Version) – from Australia – source
Aleppax – Chiedo a Dio Solamente – from Alba, Italy – source
Franco – Un Mare Di Differenza – from Italy – source
Sammy Vulcano – Till I Found Love – from USA – source
Igor Pumphonia – Sign Of Life – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
Joshua Wales – If You Find Love Then Don’t Let Go – from London, UK – source
Leeaav – I Am Gone – from Essen, Germany – source
Failed Millennials – Late To The Game – from Puerto Rico – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
BBC News: Trump surveys damage in Texas after floods kill 120 and leave 160 missing
BBC News: Salt Path Author next book delayed
BBC News: Original Birkin bag sold…£££££££!
BBC News: Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56
Dave and Caroline will be guesting on a Creative Commons curator panel as part of Netlabel Week
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Summer 2025 on Saturday 2 August 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 860 which will be streamed live on Friday 18 July 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
53 min
July 05, 2025#858 Tears in the chamber
This week on The Bugcast: tears in the chamber, watered-down welfare, Diogo Jota, award winner, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Failed Millenials – Back In 2004 – from Puerto Rico – source
Manhat10 – Look At You – from Tomsk, Russia – source
Robert80z – I Got Victory – from Finland – source
Ed Napoli – Coffee – from Brazil – source
Richie Glover – My Penny Cat – from UK – source
DJDecay – La Ceinture d’Orion (Decay Breakbeat Mix) (feat. Mc Shooz, Bocrew) – from New York, NY – source
Talking Cure – La Belle Histoire – from Chambery, France – source
Failed Millenials – The Love You Missed – from Puerto Rico – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
BBC News: Rachel Reeves’ tears raise big questions at top of Labour
BBC News: Government wins vote on watered-down welfare bill after concessions
BBC Sport: Liverpool forward Jota dies in car crash
Caroline’s awards!
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Summer 2025 on Saturday 2 August 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 859 – Listeners Choice – which will be streamed live on Friday 11 July 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
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
June 28, 2025#857 Mods or Rockers
This week on The Bugcast: AI in music, AL on radio, CL in London, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Basejump – Break – from Hattiesburg, MS – source
So Said Mende – Barely Noticed The Guy (Standard Deviation) – from Australia – source
salvatoreJ – Better Together (feat. The Stereo Inspectors) – from Long Island, NY – source
Excellence – Make You Mine – from Essex, UK – source
Loveshadow – These Are The Best Days (feat. So Sha) – from Birmingham, UK – source
Yris – La Paradis Sur Terre – from Montbéliard, France – source
Blue Swerver – Aston Martins – from London, UK – source
SHOR – Поле из граблей – from Israel – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
The use of AI in music
Alex has had a conversation on the radio!
London Calling – ballet
Upcoming events
Podcrawl Summer 2025 on Saturday 2 August 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 858 – Listeners Choice – which will be streamed live on Friday 4 July 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
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 11 min
June 21, 2025 #856 Storm smack
This week on The Bugcast: break-ins, movies, parents evening, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music from Lost Pilgrim, Loveshadow, Storm Tsemach, Igor Pumphonia, Living Camboya, MusicHouse77, Micaroni, and Kevin Milner and Piero Peluche.
57 min
June 14, 2025#855 Camp Crystal Lake
This week on The Bugcast: lots to report on from the last week at Bugcast Towers, the Air India wreckage, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Basejump – Mandela Effect – from Hattiesburg, MS – source
Melissa Diane Hudson – If Looks Could Kill – from USA – source
Heiko Sunfyah – Beweg Dich – from Kisdorf, Germany – source
The Arty Intells – Love To Hate Me – from UK – source
Igor Pumphonia – Pictures Of Lives – from St. Petersburg, Russia – source
Rural Renegades – Say It All – from USA – source
Radioontheshelf – Harmed And Humbled (feat. Kaer Trouz) – from Earth – source
Mahidevran – Book Of Eternity – from Moscow, Russia – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Dave delivered a talk on Geocaching
Moo got Burnt
Moo back into reading
Ethan finishes his exams
Lee house got the lurgy
BBC News: ‘I walked out of rubble’: Survivor on how he escaped Air India wreckage
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 856 – Listeners Choice – which will be streamed live on Friday 20 June 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
Paul (TopCat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server
The Bugcast is a proud founder member of the Other Side Podcast Network
58 min
June 07, 2025#854 Kitsune-sama
This week on The Bugcast: Babymetal, new phone, AI copyright plans, sacked police officer, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.
Songs played
Buried Letters – The Lady In The Mist – from Spain – source
The Phillip Traum Group – He Can Give You More – from Virginia Beach, VA – source
Barking Moose Music Productions – Morality – from Norfolk, VA – source
Radioontheshelf – Lovers Conversations (feat. Mr_Yesterday, SWL) – from Earth – source
Giuliano Martini Ascalone – Destino Vagabondo – from Italy – source
Rural Renegades – The Daily Race – from USA – source
Iskandar Al-Azim – Madani Ghostbox – from Malaysia – source
sparky – Redefined Cool (feat. THE_CONCEPT_OF_ENERGY) – from Earth – source
Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking
Topics
Babymetal
Phone Upgrade
Serendipity x 2
BBC News: Government AI copyright plan suffers fourth House of Lords defeat
BBC News: Sacked PC says footage has ‘destroyed’ him
Announcements
Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
The next show will be episode 855 – Listeners Choice – which will be streamed live on Friday 13 June 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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
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 3 min

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