Episode 6 - Migz

In this episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we sat down with a special out-of-state guest, Miguel Reyes, also known as Migz, who shares his incredible journey from being a non-dancer to becoming a resolute shuffler. Migz talks about how he stumbled upon shuffling at local house parties and was immediately inspired to learn the dance. Despite not being a natural dancer, he was determined to improve and started practicing regularly. Migz shares how his small friend group and the online community helped him stay motivated and get engaged with the shuffle community.

As Migz became more involved in shuffling, it became a way of life for him. He shares how it's not just something he does, but a part of who he is. Migz talks about how his daily routine and habits revolve around shuffling, and how he has visited local shuffle communities to share his love for the dance with others. He also talks about how he stepped up as an OG to teach newer shufflers, helping them learn the proper techniques in a variety of styles. Migz's passion for teaching is evident in how he enjoys passing on his knowledge and watching others improve.

Towards the end of the episode, Migz shares his experience judging shuffle battles and how he found it both difficult and rewarding. He talks about the importance of competitions in the shuffle community and how they help improve one's skills. He also shared his excitement for upcoming shuffle battles where he plans to step outside his comfort zone and try new things. This episode is an inspiring testament to where passion, perseverance, and community-mindedness can lead you on a shuffle journey. Tune in to learn more about Migz's journey and his insights on shuffling!

Bio

Miguel, also known as Migz, is a shuffler with 14 years of experience, fluent in both Rocking and Mas style. Along with having experience teaching shuffle classes and offering one on one lessons, Migz enjoys teaching the next generation of shufflers. Born and raised in Compton, CA, he's amongst the first generation of shufflers in Los Angeles. Migz made a name for himself by being amongst the few who brought rocking and MAS to the club and rave scene, cultivating it for his peers to follow. 

Links and Resources

Soulfaction:

https://youtube.com/@soulFactionstudios

https://youtu.be/kcrfVSWHtxk

We Dance Hard:

https://youtube.com/@leonardhall

Juice Box:

https://youtu.be/QSmWJNUoy-A

EDC 2010:

https://youtu.be/KWj33m7Ovs0

GMH Compliation:

https://youtu.be/pz2PVwc9698

Hardstyle Republic:

https://youtu.be/_JV3ashGUG4

A Tribute To His Love For Psytrance:

https://on.soundcloud.com/fuEr5qDEtRd7xbZz5

Flow Complex Classes:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpDrfs-o6yU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

Holes - Louis Sachar

https://www.amazon.com/Holes-Yearling-Louis-Sachar-Paperback/dp/B00BR9WUSI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1NHDV4ACU0YVI&keywords=holes+book&qid=1680593047&sprefix=holes%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-3 

The Four Agreements - Miguel Ruiz

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=asc_df_1878424319/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312009360408&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12751642297973444063&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028782&hvtargid=pla-404289635950&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60223809297&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312009360408&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12751642297973444063&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028782&hvtargid=pla-404289635950

Shufflers Mentioned

Migz @migz_can_shuffle

Raven @evrythngswrkngout444me

London @youshouldbnty

Shufflecon @shufflecon_usa

Tori @toriaura_

Matt @mattlegs

Hiltzy @zeehiltzy

Pae @paesian_

Mazzi @mazzibandz

Gabe @gflako_

Astro

Marty @martie.macfly

Sebbs @sebz_c_

Brent @saintxhood

Spaghetti @spaghettiirunner

Armando gotti @g.o.t.t.i.e

Shoj @shojrocks

Sky @leftynueve 

@shelbigee

@glendita07

@flowcomplex

@fts_shufflers

Donivan @donivanharding

Ciara @ciaracastro_

Mizu @mizu_95

Gribbz @_gribbz_

Mario @mar_delr

@milehighshufflers

Episode 5 - JT

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, with guest JT Thirakoun, a prominent member of the shuffle community who has made a name for himself as a DJ and flow artist.

JT is also a talented flow artist who surrounds himself with his festival fam that shares his love for flowing and mixing music. He takes the craft seriously and talks about his experiences and the homies that inspired him. Regarding his DJ career, JT describes his philosophy on mixing and producing music, staying true to oneself as an artist, and being curious about the music you listen to and why you listen to it.

Tune in! We have a lot to learn from JT!

Bio

JT Thirakoun is a dancer/shuffler, musician, DJ/producer from Raleigh, NC, who now spends most of his time in Denver, CO. Passionate about music, dance, fitness, and wellness practices such as breath-work, meditation, and cold/heat exposure, with an emphasis on cold plunging. He has formed communities in his own unique way in each practice and has helped lead others down a path of growth and wellness to benefit their own lives.

Links and Resources

McNasty Techno Mix:

https://soundcloud.com/mcnastysounds/hear-the-rumble-mcnasty-techno-mix

Honolulu Shufflers Meetup Circle:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChA1zUali0q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Nun-chuck Flow:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUIU0YZpuWO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

A Wonderful Moment w/ MHS:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CaPwGoxFiq7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Breath by James Nestor

https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615/ref=asc_df_0735213615/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459638379039&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9908056144320526613&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028782&hvtargid=pla-914221170657&psc=1

Atomic Habits by James Clear

https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear-audiobook/dp/B07RFSSYBH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=ZRN3PC6BACRR&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1680667889&sprefix=atomic+%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1

Be Water, My Friend by Shannon Lee

https://www.amazon.com/Be-Water-My-Friend-Teachings/dp/B08BJFR3L2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=M5KN0LH26JMM&keywords=be+like+water+bruce+lee+book&qid=1680667950&sprefix=be+like+water%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1

Shufflers mentioned:

JT @where.is.jt

Didi @discodeedz

Em @emilyujin

Jenna @jpomaville13

Edward @eagr1989

DMV @dmvshufflecircle

Jake @therealjames_p

Amy @amyyconte

Leena @shuffleeena

Sammy @sammysteads

Jorge @_jrm_98

Honolulu shufflers @honolulushufflers

Maxine @maxinehinano

Betsy @betsyshuffles

John @jin_lfye

Marley @marleyshuffles

Mario @mar_delr

Emeka @_mek.ka_

Brent @saintxhood

Fed @chainfire21

Alex @alexander_tooly

FTS @fts_shufflers

Milehighshufflers @milehighshufflers

Rafaela @rafaelacalvao

Jon @ja.tm

DJs Mentioned:

Frick @fricky.boi

Alessandro @itsvotto

Mitch @mobis_official

One True God @onetruegod

LUN @luntunes

Skream @skreamizm

Wax Motif @waxmotif

Friendship @thefriendshipofficial

Danny Daze @dannydaze

DJ Tennis @djtennis

Boysnoize @boysnoize

Justin Martin @justinmartin

Destructo @destructoamf

Seth @dj_seffer

Kevin @gloving.mine

Barbosa @de.dj.barbosa

Demz @whosdemz

Nsfw @nsfw_djcollective

Bianca @msbiancalee

You deserve to be here @udeservetobehere

Angelique @liqua_

Credits:

Host: Padric "Paddy" Lynch

Producers: Padric Lynch / Ryan "Toph" Sports

Editor: Ryan "Toph" Sports

Music: JT Thirakoun

Graphics: Gustaf Linnerborg

Episode 4 - Didi

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, featuring Didi Garza! Didi very much harped on her love for music and how it has been her driving passion throughout her life, her DJ endeavors, and her shuffle journey. She came across the dance by accident, but quickly realized she wanted to pursue this type of movement. She learned what felt right for her body and developed a style of movement that was natural to her.

Didi talked about how her experiences at festivals such as Electric Forest and Electric Zoo inspired her to make many different life changes, such as moving to Denver. She shared how she went through dark times and uncertainty before finding shuffling, and that the dance opened up many doors for her.

She went on to create the collective, MHS (Mile High Shufflers), shortly after arriving in Denver. Didi describes MHS meetups as a time and place where people come together to be a part of a family, to play, to connect, and to be silly:) She talks about how much MHS has grown over time, with the addition of DJ participants, more shufflers, and different events, which have strengthened the local shuffle community. Didi emphasizes that MHS' culture is based on relationships, with dance being secondary to people. She shares how MHS has a welcoming and inclusive nature, and how the community sustains and continues to grow through the love and support for one another.

Tune in and join us to hear more about Didi's story!

Bio:

Since her breakthrough into the scene, Didi (DEEDZ) has embarked on a personal journey to redefine the standard of dance music through event curation, djing, and of course shuffling. Seeking to break barriers, she prides her work in bridging the gap between the commercial and underground world of dance music. After almost 10 years of raving, she's now dedicated in creating an imprint on the scene she so very much loves.

Links and Resources:

Ishmael - by Daniel Quinn

http://carbonfarm.us/555/ishmael-1-5.pdf

DEEDZ SoundCloud

https://soundcloud.com/deedz96

Instagram

@discodeedz

https://www.youtube.com/@theshufflecuriouspodcast

https://www.instagram.com/the_shuffle_curious_podcast/?next=%2F

Shufflers/Dancers mentioned:

@epman720

@mhskilloff2022

@killersteezeofficial

@milehighshufflers

@polinabpeepn

@sammysteads

@_jrm_98

@emyleeratzlaff

@emilyyyylynn

@emilyujin

@_sun_rose_

@mar_delr

@2pull

@betsyshuffles

@shufflewisdom

@cosmicluvvbite

@supatothedupa

MHS DJs Mentioned:

@fricky.boi

Mike Lato (soundcloud.com/latosound)

@itscritz

@itsvotto

@option4music

Credits:

Host: Padric "Paddy" Lynch

Producers: Padric Lynch / Ryan Sports

Editor: Ryan Sports

Music: JT Thirakoun

Graphics: Gustaf Linnerborg

Episode 3 - Brent

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Shuffle Curious podcast! In this episode, we dive into the experiences of our guest, Brent Bannister. Brent, originally from New Jersey, shared a bit about himself and his beginnings. From finding friends while new to Colorado to how the shuffle community helped him to build new connections throughout his involvement.

Brent also talks about his straight edge lifestyle, how he has consistently worked on shuffling while never being disheartened by the dance, and has always found time for his passion. He shares his travel experiences, including how he has used YouTube as a tool to learn more about shuffling, later connecting with the mentors he had been watching for a decade. He's been to Barcelona and Seoul, South Korea, and Melbourne Australia during different chapters of his shuffle journey.

Brent also talks about his persistence in trying out for FTS and connecting with the renowned shuffle crew throughout the years. He described his experience of breaking through stereotypes to enjoy his interests unapologetically while encouraging others to do the same. He shares how he has become strongly connected with the shuffle community and the importance of having a supportive network of like-minded individuals.

Join us in this inspiring and introspective episode as we learn from Brent's experiences and discover the passion and dedication that drives him to be fully immersed in this community.

Bio:

Brent Bannister is a dancer, cosplayer, skater and software developer. As a member of the LA based Bass Side Regiment (BSR) crew, who are known for their discipline in the rocking style, he's gained a passion for Australian rave culture through the Melbourne shuffle.

Links and Resources:

Melbourne Shuffler - Main Documentary

https://youtu.be/HQ0Vn6AlXiA

Brent’s FTS Tryout 2015

https://youtu.be/BEJLOsxcg28

Brent’s FTS Tryout 2016

https://youtu.be/iZIHCSvd4i0

An Early Chapter of Brent’s Shuffle Journey:

https://youtu.be/rxdsG97K1Q4

Brent and Kyle’s Parking Garage Sessions:

https://youtu.be/hNOjNCYI2sA

We Dance Hard Youtube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrpSBt9CTL38XMwrP6tYcqA

A Jumpstyle Meetup That I’m Obsessed With:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWRolPgp9JY

Tecktonik

https://youtu.be/JqYhuwu614Y

Bass Side Regiment (BSR) Compilation

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBZkqgxgVBt/?igshid=ZTlkMDEyOTY=

S1 E1 - Tegan and Sara - High School

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.23594a47-7063-4fb0-9728-5532bb2ba90d/ref=atv_pr_sw_sc?autoplay=0

Shufflers mentioned:

Knights of the Sound:

Kyle @metaplexmusic

Jerome @st4rw4lker

Luis

Bass Side Regiment @basssideregmnt

Manny/Defayda @faydefa

Oscar @xhufflis

T1M (mentioned at 58:00)

Cale @dragonfade88

Brandon (KC Gaara) @gaaraofthefunk

Big Milan - BigMilan on Youtube

JT @where.is_jt

Mario @mar_delr

Mhs @milehighshufflers

Emily @emilyuijin

Jorge @_jrm_98

FTS @fts_shufflers

Migz @migz_can_shuffle

Koolcrowdcrew @koolcrowd

PHD @phd_pureharddance

Mikki - HSK

Bentek

Dane - Rocker

Francis - Bass Captives

Ben - German Rockers

Hiltzy - PHD

Pae - PHD

Credits:

Host: Padric "Paddy" Lynch

Producers: Padric Lynch / Ryan Sports

Editor: Ryan Sports

Music: JT Thirakoun

Graphics: Gustaf Linnerborg

Episode 2 - Mario

In episode 2 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, Mario Delarosa shared his shuffle journey, which he describes as transformative and instrumental in his personal growth. As an organizer for Mile High Shufflers and EDM friends, Mario has found fulfillment in bringing people together through shuffling. Shuffling has given him the freedom to take steps toward achieving his goals and has made him a better leader and person overall. Mario is also involved in the Denver music scene as a DJ and artist liaison, utilizing his interpersonal and technical skills to support and promote the scene. Prior to his shuffle journey, Mario served in the Marine Corps. The relationships and friendships he has created while immersed in the shuffle community were akin to the ones he made while in the military.

Bio

Mario Delarosa is a dancer, DJ and local EDM event organizer. Born and raised in Denver, CO he's an active participant in the rave scene there. Whether it's spinning under the alias Sol Sonata, dancing with the Mile High Shufflers, or curating events with the group Denver EDM friends.

Links and Resources

The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/2761

https://m.soundcloud.com/sol_sonata

https://www.instagram.com/yourmomshousedenver/

https://www.youtube.com/@theshufflecuriouspodcast

https://www.instagram.com/the_shuffle_curious_podcast/?next=%2F

Shufflers Mentioned

@mizu_95

@milehighshufflers

@denver.edm.friends

@fts_shufflers

@sideshowshufflers

@ufoshufflers

@discodeedz

@annemaiw

@iamskquare

@where.is.jt

@marleyshuffles

Credits

Episode 1 - Ally

Welcome to the Shuffle Curious podcast, where we explore the world of shuffling and the people who make it unique. In this first episode, our guest is Ally Gonyar, a talented shuffler with a passion for the community and the dance form.

Ally shares her journey from being disconnected and clumsy with her body to becoming very in tune with her movement. She talks about how she first discovered shuffle dancing and how it has helped her to feel more confident in her expression and "seen".

As a seasoned shuffler, Ally shares her experience with shuffle battles and offers different tips for maintaining healthy mindsets around shuffle dancing and social media. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not getting caught up in the pressures of competition or comparison.

Throughout the episode, Ally expresses her love for the shuffle community and the people who make it so special. She discusses her affiliations with The Mile High Shufflers and UFO Shufflers, and the inspiration she has gained from other shufflers along the way.

Overall, this episode offers a great introduction to the podcast and offers a unique perspective of a passionate and skilled shuffler.

If you want to connect with Ally, her Instagram is @_sun_r0se_

Bio

Ally is a shuffler, residing in Colorado, but originally from Maine. She has always had the inclination to be a dancer and as a techno enthusiast, you can always find her in the Denver rave scene, tearing up the dancefloor. Ally is attending graduate school, specifically for a masters degree in mindfulness based transpersonal psychology at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. She will be pursuing a career in psychology following her studies.

Links and Resources

Letting Go: The Pathway To Surrender by David R. Hawkins

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16098910-letting-go

https://soundrivemusic.com/shufflers/allison-gonyar/

https://www.youtube.com/@theshufflecuriouspodcast

https://www.instagram.com/the_shuffle_curious_podcast/?next=%2F

Shufflers Mentioned

@exploringuncertainty

@saintxhood

@xoallieeee

@sterlingtorress

@john_kneee

@discodeedz

@emilyyyylynn

@_jrm_98

@fts_shufflers

@milehighshufflers

@dapprdanny

@a.luv.er

@shufflecon_usa

@ufoshufflers

@_gribbz_

@mizu_95

@1001_cranky_monkeys

@marinabeans_

@caleb.shoofs

Credits

Welcome to Shuffle Curious, the podcast for shufflers and friends of the Shuffle community. I'm your host, Paddy Lynch, and I'm excited to kick off this new podcast with all of you. Our goal is to continue to build and strengthen the shuffle community by sharing stories, experiences, and insights from shufflers all around the world.

Throughout the episodes, I'll be joined by a diverse range of guests, including experienced shufflers, up-and-comers, organizers, and other influential members of the community. This show is about more than just the dance itself. It's about building connections and fostering a sense of community among shufflers from all walks of life. 

So whether you're a seasoned shuffler or someone who's just curious about the dance, this podcast is for you. We hope to educate, inspire, and entertain you with each episode, and to build a strong and supportive community of shufflers from all around the world. So tune in, join the conversation, and let's get curious!

Key Takeaways:

Links:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theshufflecuriouspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shuffle_curious_podcast/?next=%2FCredits: