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  • #833 Crowned a Geordie

    This week on The Bugcast: we welcome the new Bugcast year with snow warnings, the sad loss of Jimmy Carter, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

    Songs played
    • Out Of Orion (Ox3) – Still Holding On – from Virginia Beach, VA – source
    • Igor Pumphonia – Cyber Space (2nd Version) – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
    • Raul Cabezali – Deep Blue Sea – from Spain – source
    • Низам DRedd – Уставший зритель (feat. K.R.A.) – from Almaty, Kazakhstan – source
    • Brody Blackburn – As A Boy – from Seattle, WA – source
    • 20lb Sounds – Jimmy Carter – from Liverpool, UK – source
    • Jon Worthy – Road Of Solace – from Nashville, TN – source
    • Siobhan Dakay – Sad Gentleman (feat. QuianaNadine) – from Munich, Germany – source

      • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

      Topics

      What we’ve been up to over the Christmas/New Year week

      Amber snow warning in the UK for this weekend
      BBC News: Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies aged 100
      Wikipedia: Jimmy Carter
      Mastodon: Dan Lynch @[email protected]

      Announcements
      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
      • The next show will be episode 834 which will be streamed live on Friday 10 January 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC).
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        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

        51 min
      • #832 Unconditionally Christmas

        This week on The Bugcast: some sad news, some good news, plus nine tracks of suitably (and tenuously) Christmassy Creative Commons music.

        Songs played
        • In Isolation – I Believe In Father Christmas – from Nottingham, UK – source
        • Santa Irreverencia – Carpe Diem – from Venezuela – source
        • Rewob – Peace In Every Prayer (feat. Bocrew) – from Earth – source
        • Roman Ram Lobashkov – Holly Jolly – from Russia – source
        • Allison Crowe – Silent Night – from Corner Brook, NL – source
        • Pinegroove – Last Minute Christmas – from Rome, Italy – source
        • Admiral Bob – The Silent Stars (O Little Town) (feat. Snowflake) – from Ottawa, ON – source
        • Santa Irreverencia – Santa Irreverencia – from Venezuela – source
        • Tatyana Litvin – Auld Lang Syne – from USA – source

          • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

          Topics

          In Isolation as it currently exists is no more

          Our anniversary break last week
          Ethan gets unconditional offers

          Upcoming events

          Podcrawl Winter 2024 on Saturday 21 December from 18:00 UK time – more details

          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 833 – our New Year show – which will be streamed live on Friday 3 January 2025 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC).
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            Our supporters!
            The artists for allowing us to play their music.
            Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
            Internet Archive for hosting the media files
            Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

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

            54 min
          • #831 Old Age, Old Age

            This week on The Bugcast: Ethan applies for university, Dick turns 99, Chris writes a song about him, plus eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

            Songs played
            • Boogie Belgique – All Over The World – from Brussels, Belgium – source
            • Chaz Robinson – Love Will Come Back Again – from Indianapolis, IN – source
            • andrasf – Whispers Told (feat. QuianaNadine) – from Earth – source
            • Phantom Music Box – Horns of Salem – from USA – source
            • Lorenzo’s Music – If I Was Alone – from Madison, WI – source
            • Egor Budennyy – Navigate – from Russia – source
            • Madelyn Munsell – Street Signs and White Lies – from St Louis, MO – source
            • Frankie and the Fixers – Leave Her Alone – from Los Angeles, CA – source

              • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

              Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

              Topics

              Ethan applying to university

              Dick Van Dyke turns 99 next Friday
              YouTube: Coldplay – ALL MY LOVE (Official Video) (Directors’ Cut)

              Upcoming events

              Podcrawl Winter 2024 on Saturday 21 December from 18:00 UK time – more details

              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 832 – our Christmas show – which will be streamed live on Friday 20 December 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC).
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                Our supporters!
                The artists for allowing us to play their music.
                Everyone who joined us in the chat room for the live broadcast of this show.
                Internet Archive for hosting the media files
                Yannick (FrenchguyCH) for the use of his Shoutcast server

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

                54 min
              • #830 borsetshirebreaks.com

                This week on The Bugcast: BBC blunder, Advent conundrum, inappropriate behaviour, political hit, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                Songs played
                • Frankie and the Fixers – Ain’t Got Time – from Los Angeles, CA – source
                • Square A Saw – Funky Blue – from Eschweiler, Germany – source
                • Doc Hartley – Come On – from London, UK – source
                • The Metamodern – Stray Voyager – from New York, NY – source
                • Garient – Let You Go – from Manchester, UK – source
                • Melvin Fromm Jr – Life In Pictures – from Gap, PA – source
                • Dolo Tonight – Stranger Things – from Los Angeles, CA – source
                • Støvaland – Pie Is Irrational – from France – source

                  • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                  Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                  Topics

                  borsetshirebreaks.com: When the BBC forgets to register a domain

                  The Advent calendar conundrum
                  Advent of Code
                  BBC News: Not Buttery Biscuit man!
                  Telegraph: Political hit job?

                  Upcoming events

                  Podcrawl Winter 2024 on Saturday 21 December from 18:00 UK time – more details

                  Announcements
                  • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                  • The next show will be episode 831 which will be streamed live on Friday 6 December 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC).
                  • 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

                    57 min
                  • #829 Sensortive

                    This week on The Bugcast: cold weather, oversensitive sensors, science, Brian Cox, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                    Songs played
                    • Maya – The Blaze – from Japan – source
                    • Carmine Rendina – Go! (Bumblebee) – from UK – source
                    • Igor Pumphonia – Vault – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
                    • Arna Maeve – Use – from Perth, Australia – source
                    • Paul Seling – Just A Fool – from Baia Mare, Romania – source
                    • Luciano Lallal – Per Tutti Gli Uomini – from Italy – source
                    • Loveshadow – Don’t Be Afraid (feat. Melody) – from Birmingham, UK – source
                    • Lower Loveday – UFR – from Birmingham, UK – source

                      • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                      Topics

                      Bit Chilly

                      Sensitive Sensor
                      North Star Science School and meeting Brian Cox

                      Announcements
                      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                      • The next show will be episode 830 which will be streamed live on Friday 29 November 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC).
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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 4 min
                      • #828 He Died Old

                        This week on The Bugcast: Dave does some more 3D printing, Davina McCall, Timothy West, Number 10 Diwali gaff, plus eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                        Songs played
                        • Phantom Music Box – Bid Adieu – from USA – source
                        • Melvin Fromm Jr – Grab Your Hat – from Gap, PA – source
                        • Artisflamina – Firefly – from Italy – source
                        • John Hall – Finding Me – from San Francisco, CA – source
                        • Giallo – Viscocity – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
                        • Низам DRedd – Города (Ft. BriZ) – from Almaty, Kazakhstan – source
                        • Jumborico – Entre tes mains – from France – source
                        • Zep Hurme – Butterfly Wings (feat. Michelle Noel) – from Finland – source

                          • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                          Topics

                          Dave is a 3D printing superstar

                          BBC News: Davina McCall recovering after brain tumour surgery
                          Today is Children In Need? We had no idea!
                          Express: Prunella Scales’ heartbreaking three-word tribute to Timothy West before his death
                          BBC News: No 10 sorry for meat and alcohol at Diwali event

                          Announcements
                          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                          • The next show will be episode 829 which will be streamed live on Friday 22 November 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC).
                          • 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

                            59 min
                          • #827 This is fine…

                            This week on The Bugcast: Dave does some 3D printing, Caroline does some Shubham, the States does some orange, plus eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                            Songs played
                            • Anton Beckman – Next – from France – source
                            • Francis Marcki – I Saw You There (With Him) – from Porto Alegre, Brazil – source
                            • Loveshadow – Back To You (feat. J.Lang) – from Birmingham, UK – source
                            • Alessandra Scalabrin – Lets Go Home – from Italy – source
                            • Igor Pumphonia – Twilight’s – from St Petersburg, Russia – source
                            • GK Menage – Miami Mandee – from Miami, FL – source
                            • Liz Sumner – Firm Thighs – from Pergola, Italy – source
                            • Sergeeva! – Гаражный Кайф – from Ukraine – source

                              • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                              Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                              Topics

                              Dave is a 3D printing superhero

                              The future is… orange
                              Zumba… or Shubham

                              Announcements
                              • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                              • The next show will be episode 828 which will be streamed live on Friday 15 November 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (UTC).
                              • Join us during the week on our Telegram group chat – click here to join
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                                • Special thanks go to

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

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

                                53 min
                              • #826 Oh NOES!

                                This week on The Bugcast: A Nightmare on Elm Street, happy birthday to ccMixter, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                                Songs played
                                • Andy Given – Sit Up – from Ammanford, UK – source
                                • Call To Panic – Set It Off – from Doissin, France – source
                                • GK Menage – Love Is A Puzzle – from Miami, FL – source
                                • Emerson Council – Sad Awakening – from Italy – source
                                • Pierce Murphy – A Serpent I Did Hear – from Denver, CO – source
                                • Loveshadow – Like You’re Still Here (Butterfly Wings) (feat. Michelle Noel, Javolenus, Airtone, mwic) – from Birmingham, UK – source
                                • Yonder Breaks – Ocean Eyes – from USA – source
                                • Derek Clegg – Losers (2024 Mix) – from Chicago, IL – source

                                  • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                  Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                  Topics

                                  IMDb: NOES (A Nightmare On Elm Street)

                                  Happy 20th Birthday to ccMixter
                                  Feedback from Andy Piper and Ro Cutler

                                  Announcements
                                  • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                  • The next show will be episode 827 which will be streamed live on Friday 8 November 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 1 min
                                  • #825 Och! Nae more nuts!

                                    This week on The Bugcast: lots of things that have happened over the last week, plus eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons music.

                                    Songs played
                                    • Filthy Kicks – Awaken – from London, UK – source
                                    • Camelot – Anytime – from Braunschweig, Germany – source
                                    • The Metamodern – Komorebi – from New York, NY – source
                                    • Pierce Murphy – Yucatán – from Denver, CO – source
                                    • Joshua Wales – Rain – from London, UK – source
                                    • GK Menage – Walk Thru My Door – from Miami, FL – source
                                    • RamRom – Siempre es tarde – from Tarragona, Spain – source
                                    • Andy Given – I Like It (Like It Like That) (2 voices version) – from Ammanford, UK – source

                                      • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                      Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                      Topics

                                      Luke is 19

                                      Dear Scotland… Why so obsessed with nuts?
                                      Dave saves the day, again!
                                      Beer tasting session in Sheffield tomorrow
                                      BBC News: Tommy Robinson remanded in custody ahead of court date

                                      Announcements
                                      • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                      • The next show will be episode 826 which will be streamed live on Friday 1 November 2024 at 21:30-ish UK time (BST/UTC+1).
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                                        • Special thanks go to

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

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

                                        1 hr
                                      • #824 Sir Dinosaur

                                        This week on The Bugcast: the Internet Archive is attacked, UK politician attacks, OggCamp rocks, and eight tracks of fantastic Creative Commons and Independent music.

                                        Songs played
                                        • Poulsard – Notre Dame de Carmier – from France – source
                                        • The Madpix Project – Live It Up – from Berlin, Germany – source
                                        • Rising Bones – Mr Rock – from Brazil – source
                                        • Loveshadow – Not Ready (feat. Snowflake) – from Birmingham, UK – source
                                        • Transfer Point – Spark In The Night – from USA – source
                                        • Filthy Kicks – Deluge – from London, UK – source
                                        • Talking Cure – The Mad Lover – from Chambery, France – source
                                        • Leah Shoshanah – Leather Soul – from Chicago, IL – submitted by August Forte from NoVo Management and Publicity

                                          • Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips

                                          Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

                                          Topics

                                          Internet Archive suffers denial-of-service and cyberattack

                                          itv.com: Christopher Chope is a dinosaur, sorry a “Sir” dinosaur
                                          OggCamp ’24 Review
                                          OggCamp ’24 Schedule
                                          Luke is 19 on Sunday

                                          Announcements
                                          • Please leave us feedback on the music or any of the topics that we’ve discussed.
                                          • The next show will be episode 825 which will be streamed live on Friday 25 October 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 11 min

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