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  • #853 Up the Shots!

    This week on The Bugcast: M*A*S*H, Liverpool, Taylor Swift, Aldershot Town, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

    Songs played
    • Malpalo – Me Quedo Frio – from Motril, Spain – source
    • The Out Of Orion Band – I Was Once A Free Man – from Virginia Beach, VA – source
    • So Said Mende – Better Be Better Off – from Seattle, WA – source
    • Kinematic – Don’t Be Afraid – from Melbourne, Australia – source
    • None Shall Sleep – Common Ground – from North Jersey, NJ – source
    • Barking Moose Music Productions – The Naturalist – from Norfolk, VA – source
    • Igor Pumphonia – High Heels – from St. Petersburg, Russia – source
    • Yonder Breaks – More Beautiful (acoustic) – from Los Angeles, CA – source
    • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

      Topics

      BBC News: M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87

      BBC News: Liverpool crash suspect Paul Doyle accused of using car as weapon, court told
      BBC News: Taylor Swift buys back her master recordings
      BBC News: Aldershot win FA Trophy with victory over Spennymoor

      Announcements
      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
      • The next show will be episode 854 – Listeners Choice – which will be streamed live on Friday 6 June 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

        54 min
      • #852 Dave’s Faves

        This week on The Bugcast: Dave replays his favourite Creative Commons and independent music tracks from the past year.

        Songs played
        • Dr Groove Gang – Prends Conscience
          Originally played on episode 803
        • The Fierce And The Dead – Non-Player
          Originally played on episode 804
        • Andy Given – Worthless Life
          Originally played on episode 811
        • Loveshadow – Back To You (feat. J.Lang)
          Originally played on episode 827 Standout
        • Sota Koi – Those Kinda Days
          Originally played on episode 813
        • NeoSwing – Feel The Beat
          Originally played on episode 815
        • Red Spot Rhythm Section – Look Up
          Originally played on episode 820
        • The Out Of Orion Band – Kindred
          Originally played on episode 847 Standout
        • Filthy Kicks – Awaken
          Originally played on episode 825
        • Paul Seling – Just A Fool
          Originally played on episode 829
        • Boogie Belgique – All Over The World
          Originally played on episode 831
        • Leah Shoshanah – Leather Soul
          Originally played on episode 824 Standout
        • Madelyn Munsell – Street Signs and White Lies
          Originally played on episode 831
        • Anyone’s Guess – I Call You (Point)
          Originally played on episode 844
        • Forget The Whale – Space Lullaby
          Originally played on episode 847
        • Kerry & Arminia – Father
          Originally played on episode 842 Track of the Year
        • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

          Announcements
          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
          • The next show will be episode 853 – which will be streamed live on Friday 30 May 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 (Top Cat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server

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

            1 hr 40 min
          • #851 Moo’s Choons

            This week on The Bugcast: Caroline sifts through the last year and replays her favourite Creative Commons and independent music tracks.

            Songs played
            • PixiePunk – We’ll Survive
              Originally played on episode 805 Standout
            • Warm Knives – Heartbeat
              Originally played on episode 813
            • The Bad Bastards – A Lie
              Originally played on episode 816
            • Forget The Whale – These Hills
              Originally played on episode 818
            • Doc Hartley – Come On
              Originally played on episode 830
            • Pierce Murphy – Yucatán
              Originally played on episode 825
            • Phantom Music Box – Bid Adieu
              Originally played on episode 828 Standout
            • Dolo Tonight – Stranger Things
              Originally played on episode 830
            • The Tamarros – Bandidos
              Originally played on episode 836
            • Electric Rime – Bottleneck
              Originally played on episode 840
            • D.I.A.M.O.N.D.S – Myths and Dreams
              Originally played on episode 842 Standout
            • Square A Saw – Neon Ghosts
              Originally played on episode 847
            • Melissa Diane Hudson – Why All The Hate?
              Originally played on episode 848
            • Sarah C – My Heart Is Your Home
              Originally played on episode 848
            • The Philip Traum Group – The 40th Day
              Originally played on episode 849
            • Okay Boomhauer – Always Waiting
              Originally played on episode 810 Track of the Year
            • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

              Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

              Announcements
              • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
              • The next show will be episode 852 – Dave’s Faves – which will be streamed live on Friday 23 May 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 (Top Cat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server

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

                1 hr 16 min
              • #850 Listener’s Choice

                This week on The Bugcast: we pass control of the show over to our listeners who select their nineteen favourite Creative Commons and independent music tracks from the past year.

                Songs played
                • Soulbits – Adulting Ain’t Easy – requested by Kevie
                  Originally played on episode 837
                • Freeky Clean – Falling – requested by Kevie
                  Originally played on episode 809
                • Hasenchat – The Love I Lost – requested by GrahamW
                  Originally played on episode 805
                • Scot Stoddard – Cry No More – requested by Peter Paterson
                  Originally played on episode 844
                • Lyndon Tyler – Gathering Green – requested by Fish Davidson
                  Originally played on episode 839
                • Ed Napoli – Wonders Of Our World – requested by Aris
                  Originally played on episode 844
                • Anton Beckman – Next – requested by Fish Davidson
                  Originally played on episode 827
                • Louis Lingg and the Bombs – Nomad Spirit – requested by pault
                  Originally played on episode 811
                • Forget The Whale – Regrets – requested by Peter Paterson
                  Originally played on episode 842
                • Danois – Tentadora – requested by GrahamW
                  Originally played on episode 848
                • The Tamarros – Bandidos – requested by Aris
                  Originally played on episode 836
                • Stefan Kartenberg – Yesterday (feat. Blafo) – requested by Fish Davidson
                  Originally played on episode 835
                • Philip Traum and the Moral Sense – The Game Fights Back – requested by Peter Paterson
                  Originally played on episode 842
                • Francis Marcki – I Saw You There (With Him) – requested by Fish Davidson
                  Originally played on episode 827
                • Filthy Kicks – Deluge – requested by pault
                  Originally played on episode 824
                • Signed in Black – Born Enslaved – requested by Aris
                  Originally played on episode 834
                • Forget The Whale – Space Lullaby – requested by Peter Paterson
                  Originally played on episode 847
                • GK Menage – Walk Through My Door – requested by Kevie
                  Originally played on episode 825
                • Electric Rime – Bottleneck – requested by GrahamW
                  Originally played on episode 840
                • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                  Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                  Announcements
                  • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                  • The next show will be episode 851 – either Dave’s Faves or Moo’s Choons – which will be streamed live on Friday 16 May 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 (Top Cat Radio) for the use of their Icecast server

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

                    1 hr 41 min
                  • #849 In it to not win it

                    This week on The Bugcast: travelling, politics, cyberhacking, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons and independent music.

                    Songs played
                    • Fifehead Magdalen – You Couldn’t Catch A Groove If Your Life Depended On It – from UK – source
                    • AJ Rosales – Happenstance – from Chicago, IL – submitted by August Forte from NoVo Management and Publicity
                    • Other Noises – IOWA – from Siberia, Russia – source
                    • Zep Hurme – You Made Me Believe (feat. SackJo22) – from Finland – source
                    • The Phillip Traum Group – The 40th Day – from USA – source
                    • Catherine Campbell – Long Hair – from Chattanooga, TN – submitted by August Forte from NoVo Management and Publicity
                    • Mama Sun System – Never Give Up – from France – source
                    • texasradiofish – Best Days (feat. SO SHA, My Free Mickey, Soulja Unit) – from Galveston County, TX – source
                    • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                      Topics

                      Adam and Abby’s wedding reception

                      Dave’s trip to London
                      BBC News: England local election results 2025
                      Dave’s dabblement in local politics – check Conisbrough Ward at Local Elections 2025
                      BBC News: Hackers targetting retail – M&S
                      BBC News: Hackers targetting retail – Harrods
                      BBC News: Hackers targetting retail – Co-op

                      Upcoming events

                      Only a few days remaining to submit tracks for the Listeners Choice, episode 850 in May.

                      The deadline is Wednesday 7 May at 23:59 (wherever you are)

                      Announcements
                      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                      • The next show will be episode 850 – Listeners Choice – which will be streamed live on Friday 9 May 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 9 min
                      • #848 Why all the hate?

                        This week on The Bugcast: we cover off the Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition, and play eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

                        Songs played
                        • Shor – Счастье – from Tel Aviv, Israel – source
                        • Melissa Diane Hudson – Why All the Hate? – from USA – source
                        • Igor Pumphonia – The Phone Is Silent – from St. Petersburg, Russia – source
                        • Sarah C – My Heart Is Your Home – from Australia – source
                        • Mark Willput – In The Light – from Sardinia, Italy – source
                        • Danois – Tentadora – from Spain – source
                        • Barking Moose Music Productions – Night Hunt – from USA – source
                        • Other Noises – The New Wall – from Siberia, Russia – source
                        • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                          Topics

                          BBC News: UK supreme ruling on legal definition of a woman

                          Pink News: Nichola Coughlan raises £60K for Trans Rights

                          Upcoming events

                          Podcrawl Easter 2025 on Saturday 19 April from 18:00 UK time – more details

                          Less than three weeks remaining to submit tracks for the Listeners Choice, episode 850 in May.

                          Announcements
                          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                          • The next show will be episode 849 which will be streamed live on Friday 2 May 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 from TopCat Radio for the use of their Icecast server

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

                            55 min
                          • #847 Chicken Jockey!

                            This week on The Bugcast: Hudson, Hamilton, Minecraft, martial arts, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

                            Songs played
                            • Abnormal Changes – Scare In My Eyes – from Russia – source
                            • The Sean Moon Band – Out Here – from Grand Junction, CO – source
                            • Scot Stoddard – Panic Struck – from Jeffersonville, KY – source
                            • VITNE – Fever Dream – from Son, Norway – source
                            • Square A Saw – Neon Ghosts – from Eschweiler, Germany – source
                            • Forget The Whale – Space Lullaby – from Jersey City, NJ – source
                            • Milo – Laly – from France – source
                            • The Out Of Orion Band – Kindred – from Virginia Beach, WA – source
                            • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                              Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                              Topics

                              BBC News: What we know about the Hudson helicopter crash

                              Hamilton Review
                              Our few days off
                              IMDb: A Minecraft Movie YAY; People Grrr!
                              Alex has levelled up!

                              Upcoming events

                              Podcrawl Easter 2025 on Saturday 19 April from 18:00 UK time – more details

                              Less than four weeks remaining to submit tracks for the Listeners Choice, episode 850 in May.

                              Announcements
                              • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                              • The next show will be episode 848 which will be streamed live on Friday 18 April 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

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

                                1 hr 2 min
                              • #846 Shoot your shot

                                This week on The Bugcast: Val Kilmer, NaNoWriMo, this weekend, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

                                Songs played
                                • The Sean Moon Band – 12oz of Fun – from Grand Junction, CO – source
                                • MusicHouse77 – Tequila Nights – from USA – source
                                • The Out Of Orion Band – Hideaway – from Virginia Beach, WA – source
                                • Catherine Corelli – Sick – from Jeffersonville, KY – source
                                • The Metamodern – Blue Petals – from New York, NY – source
                                • Courtney Nord – One Last Time – from USA – source
                                • Stefan Kartenberg – Slow Lane (feat. ScOmBer) – from Germany – source
                                • None Shall Sleep – Away From You – from USA – source
                                • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                  Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                  Topics

                                  BBC News: Hollywood remembers ‘wonderful’ actor Val Kilmer

                                  TechCrunch: NaNoWriMo shut down after AI, content moderation scandals
                                  Hamilton
                                  RAF Airfields On The Air

                                  Upcoming events

                                  Podcrawl Easter 2025 on Saturday 19 April from 18:00 UK time – more details

                                  It’s time to start submitting tracks for the Listeners Choice, episode 850 in May.

                                  Announcements
                                  • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                  • The next show will be episode 847 which will be streamed live on Friday 11 April 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

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

                                    1 hr 2 min
                                  • #845 The show must go on

                                    This week on The Bugcast: an earthquake, High Street and industrial brands disappear, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

                                    Songs played
                                    • Ryan Martin – Spires Of Agony – from York, UK – source
                                    • Stefan Kartenberg – There’s A Way (feat. spinningmerkaba) – from Germany – source
                                    • Joshua Wales – Watchful Eye – from London, UK – source
                                    • texasradiofish – How Does It Feel To Be Alone (feat. JansMusic, Zep Hurme, aikighost) – from Galveston County, TX – source
                                    • Javier De Lucas – Sin Ley Ni Distancia (Bonus) – from Spain – source
                                    • Barking Moose Music Productions – The 1938 Hurricane – from USA – source
                                    • Charlie Mosbrook – We Should Have Known – from Cleveland, OH – source
                                    • Catherine Corelli – No-One Matters Somehow (feat. Alisa Sheli) – from Jeffersonville, KY
                                    • – source

                                      Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                      Topics

                                      BBC News: Myanmar and Thailand earthquake

                                      BBC News: WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale
                                      BBC News: British Steel – calls for steel nationalisation if deal not agreed

                                      Upcoming events

                                      Clocks go forward in the UK this weekend, so live show times may change for you in your timezone

                                      Podcrawl Easter 2025 on Saturday 19 April from 18:00 UK time – more details
                                      It’s time to start submitting tracks for the Listeners Choice, episode 850 in May.

                                      Announcements
                                      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                      • The next show will be episode 846 which will be streamed live on Friday 4 April 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

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

                                        1 hr
                                      • #844 Dodekachroniá

                                        This week on The Bugcast: grounded flights, red noses, STEM, a birthday, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons and independent music.

                                        Songs played
                                        • Zep Hurme – I’m Going Down (feat. Scomber) – from Finland – source
                                        • Talking Cure – Death Will Tremble – from Chambery, France – source
                                        • Stefan Kartenberg – Your End Of Time (feat. Patronski, Periel Stanfield) – from Germany – source
                                        • Scot Stoddard – Cry No More – from Jeffersonvile, KY – source
                                        • Anyone’s Guess – I Call You (Point:) – from Orlando, FL
                                        • D.I.A.M.O.N.D.S – Don’t You Ever Walk Away – from Italy – source
                                        • Ed Napoli – Wonders Of Our World – from Brazil – source
                                        • The Phillip Traum Group – Can’t Have It Right – from USA – source
                                        • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                          Topics

                                          BBC News: Heathrow resumes some flights and hopes to run full operation tomorrow

                                          BBC: Comic Relief celebrates its 40th anniversary
                                          Stemmy Weekend
                                          Alex is 12!

                                          Upcoming events

                                          Podcrawl Easter 2025 on Saturday 19 April from 18:00 UK time – more details

                                          It’s time to start submitting tracks for the Listeners Choice, episode 850 in May.

                                          Announcements
                                          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                          • The next show will be episode 845 which will be streamed live on Friday 28 March 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (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

                                            57 min

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