Best Beyond Synth Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond Synth - 441 - Jess Blaise Ward Author of "Making Synthwave" 2:06:06

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Today on the show Andy chats with Jess Blaise Ward, author of the book “Making Synthwave: How an Online Music Community Invented a Genre”. Jess talks about her musical upbringing, writing her PHD, and the process of putting the book together. Jess was also in charge of the playlist and picked some of her favourite tracks!If you like what you’re hea…

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Beyond Synth - 440 - Catching Up With Droid_Bishop 1:43:42

17d ago1:43:42

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Today Andy catches up with old friend of the show Droid Bishop! James chats about his album Cinema and his 2025 singles, but for the most part, they just talk about AI for the whole show. If you like what you’re hearing you can support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynthYou can Check o…

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Episode 40 : The Art of Virtual Synth Design II : Surge XT : Open Source Powerhouse ! 2:23:33

26d ago2:23:33

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The Art of Virtual Synth Design II : Surge XT : Open Source Powerhouse ! "It's fun working on stuff that works!" Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft and special guest Paul Walker, aka BaconPaul , who is a maintainer and one of the largest contributors on the Surge Synthesizer Team, and …

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Beyond Synth - 439 - John_Massari 3:00:00

1M ago3:00:00

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It IS Halloween! This spooky season Andy chats with Killer Klowns movie composer John Massari! John talks about adapting the Klowns score to a live to film concert, music education in the 70s, and his love for vintage synthesizers. John has some juicy behind the scenes stories while working on the music for B-movies like the Snake Eater Trilogy, Re…

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Beyond Synth - 438 - The Motion Epic 1:51:51

2M ago1:51:51

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Today on the show Andy chats with the very talented Pat, Nick and Aaron from The Motion Epic! We track the band from Pat’s nomadic musical adventures to Nick and Aaron joining up and forming the trio they are today. Nick teaches us the correct pronunciation of Kalimocho, Aaron has crazy allergies, and Pat travels all over the place writing songs wh…

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Episode 39 : The Art of Orchestral Sampling II : Sonuscore : Compose Without Limits ! 1:22:23

2M ago1:22:23

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The Art of Orchestral Sampling II : Sonuscore : Compose Without Limits ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft, and special guest Tilman Sillescu, who is the co-founder of Sonuscore, who are a leading, highly respected and widely used Orchestral sample library and instrument developer. We…

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Beyond Synth - 437 - My Favourite Game w/ Miami Nights 1984 2:09:24

3M ago2:09:24

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Today on Beyond Synth we say goodbye to “My Favourite Game” and Hello to Miami Nights 1984 who wants to talk all about Chrono Trigger for the SNES. We also chat about Tetra Paks, Donkey Kong, 90’s kids TV, and Michael’s custom Metal Gear cycling jersey. The blessed listener then get’s a taste of Miami Nights newest album Cosmopolis, as well as Gunb…

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Beyond Synth - 436 - The Dream Eaters 1:19:28

3M ago1:19:28

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Today Andy is joined by The Dream Eaters a.k.a. Jake and Elizabeth! The duo talk about how they met and the evolution of the Dream Eaters from their indie and shoegaze origins to the comedic synthpop style of their newer music. They chat about Gowanis, satan, and cats! But most importantly, we learn about the mysterious Steve!If you like what you’r…

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Episode 38 : Music Tech Pioneers VI : Roger Linn – LinnDrum to LinnStrument and Beyond ! 1:45:52

3M ago1:45:52

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Music Tech Pioneers VI : Roger Linn – LinnDrum to LinnStrument and Beyond ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft and special guest Roger Linn, who is the founder of Linn Electronics and is currently the owner and lead designer at Roger Linn Design. We discuss Rogers early history with mu…

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Beyond Synth - 435 - Family Show 1998 Billboard Hits 3:17:41

4M ago3:17:41

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The Beyond Synth Family has reconvened to finish talking about the billboard #1 hits of the 90s. This episode, Andy, Mike, Marko and Florence listen to the hits of 1998! Will Andy dislike it just like all the other 90s billboard hits or has he softened over the past few weeks? Will Mike give everything a 5? Will Florence ever be able to purchase Fl…

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Beyond Synth - 434 - Alex Lightspeed 1:56:50

4M ago1:56:50

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Today, Andy chats with Alex Lightspeed and a few of his co-conspirators Todd Daggett and The Neon Syndicate! Alex talks about fixing up old Pontiac Fieros, getting one of his tracks in the Forza Horizon soundtrack, and even getting one of his cars into a major Hollywood picture starring Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen. Todd chats about his drum a…

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Beyond Synth - 433 - TLF 1:26:37

5M ago1:26:37

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Today Andy is joined by TLF a.k.a Christoph 'Hadl' Hassel. Hadl appeared on the show back in 2020 as half of Siamese Youth, but today he’s flying solo to talk about the origins of the TLF project, 80s music, playing pianos, and collaborating with one of his childhood music influences Chris Huelsbeck. Hadl also chats about top-lining for other artis…

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Episode 37 : TechBytes 10 : 2025 Music Technology Mid Year Review ! 2:15:06

5M ago2:15:06

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TechBytes 10 : 2025 Music Technology Mid Year Review ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio. We catch up again on what Pete and Chris have been up to since last show, get an overview of NAMM and Super Booth, Petes work on MIDI 2.0, WoA Dev, and the inbox Wi…

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Beyond Synth - 432 - New Arcades 2:00:43

5M ago2:00:43

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Today on the show, Andy is joined by New Arcades a.k.a. Adam and Dean! They talk about how they met each other while working in animal welfare, rescuing cats and dogs, and their favourite Thai food order. Adam and Dean also talk about making music for the awesome Robo Cop documentary RoboDoc, live performance, and crafting their new sound. Long Liv…

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Beyond Synth - 431 - They / Live 1:34:02

6M ago1:34:02

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Today on the show Andy is joined by They / Live, a.k.a. Whitney, who talks about her genre-hopping musical journey from country ballads to cool synth pop tunes. She also chats about leaving her Mormon past, the joy of making music videos, and bowl cuts. If you like what you’re hearing you can support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyonds…

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Episode 36 : Honouring the Legendary : Bob Moog Foundation : Innovation, Inspiration, and Igniting Creativity ! 1:53:06

6M ago1:53:06

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Honouring the Legendary : Bob Moog Foundation : Innovation, Inspiration, and Igniting Creativity ! " It's Moog, Rhymes with Vogue ! " Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft, and special guest Michelle Moog-Koussa who is the founder and Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation , which …

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Beyond Synth - 430 - Opus Science Collective (OSC) 2:06:38

7M ago2:06:38

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On today’s show, Andy hangs out with Steve from Opus Science Collective — a one-man musical powerhouse, teacher, and cool guy. They chat about the origins of his misleadingly plural band name, dive into synths, chiptune, city pop, and even get interrupted by his senile cat, Yoda.Steve and Andy nerd out over classic cartoons like The Real Ghostbuste…

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Beyond Synth - 429 - Remembering Starcadian 2:17:00

7M ago2:17:00

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R.I.P. Starcadian. This is the conversation I had with Starcadian, originally recorded in May 2022. Please take this opportunity to get to know George, listen to his amazing music, and check out his music videos. Starcadian is one of the greatest talents to ever grace the synthwave scene and he will be missed.STARCADIAN:https://soundcloud.com/starc…

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Beyond Synth - 428 - Fear of Tigers 1:40:54

7M ago1:40:54

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In this lively and wide-ranging chat, Andy welcomes the multi-talented Fear of Tigers (aka Benjamin) to the show! They dive deep into Ben’s fascinating journey from DJing in Spanish clubs, to working in the London music industry, to becoming an electronic music producer. They chat about the MySpace days, psychic predictions, and adventures in runni…

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Beyond Synth - 427 - Cohosted by Marko Maric! 1:46:08

8M ago1:46:08

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Andy catches up with Marko in this super chill episode of Beyond Synth, where they dive into all the usual nonsense — candy cravings, weird chocolate bar names, and the eternal mystery of Tim Hortons. There’s also a solid chunk of video game talk: Marko dishes on finishing Baldur’s Gate 3, Robocop, and Evil Within 2 (aka “the milk game”), while And…

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Episode 35 : The Master of Synthesizer Design : Axel Hartmann : From Inspiration to Iconic ! 2:39:36

8M ago2:39:36

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The Master of Synthesizer Design : Axel Hartmann : From Inspiration to Iconic ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft, and special guest Axel Hartmann who has been the go to designer for some of the most iconic synthesizers of the last 35 years, and continues to be one of the leading desi…

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Beyond Synth - 426 - Your Sister is a Werewolf 1:26:44

8M ago1:26:44

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Andy welcomes Josh a.k.a. Your Sister is a Werewolf for a deep dive into the world of TV scoring, retro synth music, and balancing creative passion with day-to-day life. Josh shares insights from two decades of composing for true crime shows and explains how analog synths and 80s vibes power his solo project. They chat about licensing headaches, us…

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Beyond Synth - 425 - LeBrock 1:37:11

8M ago1:37:11

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Today on the best synth-wave chat show there is, Andy has a fun conversation with the gentlemen from LeBrock, Michael and Shaun! They talk about ripping the top off a van, movie soundtracks, live performance, and tattoos! If you like what you’re hearing you can support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/p…

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Beyond Synth - 424 - Reed Reimer 1:44:40

9M ago1:44:40

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Today Andy visits the Fable Factory and chats with cool music guy Reed Reimer! They chat about Christmas music, Table top games, multi-media projects, and D&D Open Game Licenses. Reed also talks about his collabs with Benjamin Emory Larson, making a Zombie Opera, Cthulu Dreamt, and Eldritch horrors! Reed also teaches Andy about the concept of Scope…

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Beyond Synth - 423 - Co-Hosted by Mike Mendoza 1:36:50

9M ago1:36:50

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Today on the show Andy catches up with co-host Mike Mendoza about nerdy nerd stuff and AI nerd stuff. They figure out what their girl names would be, Mike doesn’t like the gym, and Andy’s been doing some deep research. Mike saw the new Captain America movie and the gentlemen hosts discuss Star Wars and the Kathleen Kennedy news. Andy played the GTA…

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Beyond Synth - 422 - Cassetter 1:24:39

10M ago1:24:39

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Today on the show Andy chats with Cassetter a.k.a. Mateusz all the way from Poland! He talks about joining Fixt Neon, Cyberpunk, and the joy of listening to cassettes as a kid. Andy is currently buried in the snow and Matt just watched Nosferatu. Cassetter also talks about his upcoming plans and the new collaboration album with Cyberwalker.If you l…

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Beyond Synth - 421 - Mild Peril 2:00:46

10M ago2:00:46

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Today, the best synth wave chat show there is, becomes the best Wizard-Disco chat show there is, when Andy is joined by MILD PERIL a.k.a. Chris! Chris goes by many names including Molasar, Paladin, Cosmic Angst, and Body Cosmic, and he talks about them all. They also chat about The Keep, The Matter of Britain, funny movie content warnings, and Dung…

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Beyond Synth - 420 - World Complete 1:48:09

10M ago1:48:09

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A new season begins on the best synth wave chat show there is! Today Andy chats with Tom a.k.a. World Complete! They chat about synth-wave clichés, New Order, and balancing family life with music making. Tom used to be in bands, and Andy has to assemble a bed. They also reminisce on the time when social media was good for musicians, and Tom introdu…

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Beyond Synth - 419 - Christmas Call-in Show PART 2 3:09:13

11M ago3:09:13

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It’s the season finale of Beyond Synth Season 12! Andy is still taking calls from listeners and patrons and catching up with some former guests. Joe Ozone started making YouTube videos, caught up with an old friend, and wants you to support creators! Joshua had his wrestling debut and tells Andy a bit about cyberpunk lore. Andy meets Berzinski who …

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Episode 34 : The Art Of Analog Modeling II : Cherry Audio : Reviving Analog Legends ! 3:12:08

12M ago3:12:08

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The Art Of Analog Modeling II : Cherry Audio : Reviving Analog Legends ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft, and special guests Dan Goldstein (CTO) and Mitchell Sigman (Lead Designer) @ Cherry Audio. We discuss Dan and Mitchell's history with music and technology, their shared passion …

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Beyond Synth - 418 - Christmas Call-in Show PART 01 2:13:45

12M ago2:13:45

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Happy holidays from Beyond Synth! Today Andy takes calls from listeners and catches up with some patrons. Glenn Main found a Depeche Mode bar in Estonia and he’s going to be a one man band for a Norwegian talk show in 2025! Binkley gives us a Festivus pinball tournament update, and we talk Bohr-Rutherford diagrams and autistic accents with Skye Wol…

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Beyond Synth - 417 - CoHosted by DJ ROBOT 1:29:54

12M ago1:29:54

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Today Andy welcomes DJ ROBOT (a.k.a. Chat GPT) as his co-host. They talk about Doctor Who, Goldeneye, and black lights. They also play a few rounds of “guess the video game” which a super powerful AI is incredibly good at. So will DJ ROBOT become part of the team? And just who is the “King of the Traps?” Find out as these fools chat about random no…

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Beyond Synth - 401 - Mark Edwards 2:37:48

1y ago2:37:48

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Today on Beyond Synth, Andy has his mind blown by Mark Edwards; comedian, voice actor, and entertaining man. Known for his funny videos on TikTok and Instagram, Edwards shares his background, including his comedy training at Humber College and his voice acting career. Mark explains his creative process and discusses the nuances of crafting content …

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Beyond Synth - 414 - Catching Up With Sunglasses Kid 2:26:05

1y ago2:26:05

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Today on the best synth wave chat show there is Sunglasses Kid returns to the show after almost 4 years! Edward talks about going viral on social media and pioneering the 80s POV cinematic music videos, and writing the perfect caption. They also chat Call of Duty, ISRC codes, and the problems and potential of using AI in their workflows. Edward tel…

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Beyond Synth - 416 - Catching Up On The State of Synth With Neon Fawkes 1:24:41

1y ago1:24:41

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Today, Andy’s catching up with Julian a.k.a. Neon Fawkes, Toronto synth wave DJ and co-host of THE STATE OF SYNTH on NIGHTRIDE.FM. Julian talks about social media, moving to bluesky, and his synth wave DJ night at TILT in Toronto. Synth events and concerts have been returning to the city and Julian saw The Midnight open for Chromeo and a bunch of o…

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Beyond Synth - 415 - Mike and Andy's Radio Fiasco 06 1:41:58

1y ago1:41:58

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Today on the show, Mike has been thinking about Denethor, and Andy wants to transform the show into a movie and entertainment news show. Andy makes a Skyrim-sized revelation, and Mike watched some boxing. They also chat about Rings of Power, Grand Elfs, and how Lord of the Ring’s characters get their names. Mike and Andy talk about upcoming Star Wa…

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Episode 33 : Music Tech Pioneers V : Peter Gorges: Wizoo to UJAM and Beyond ! 2:45:29

1y ago2:45:29

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Music Tech Pioneers V : Peter Gorges: Wizoo to UJAM and Beyond ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft and special guest Peter Gorges who has been involved with the ever evolving area of Music Technology in varying capacities for over 4 decades, from sound design, authoring and publishing…

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Beyond Synth - 413 - Le Cassette Halloween 2:00:18

1y ago2:00:18

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Today on the second Halloween Beyond Synth of 2024, Andy is joined by the spooky gentlemen from Le Cassette. What horrors await in the dreaded Cliff House?! What will happen when these terrifying men try to perform an AI generated Horror themed radio play? Join us and find out! We’ll also be listening to lots of cool music along the way!You can sup…

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Beyond Synth - 412 - Halloween Power Hour! Watching The Evil Dead Trilogy 1:49:17

1y ago1:49:17

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Today on the first Halloween Beyond Synth of 2024, Marko and Andy have a spooky time reviewing the Evil Dead Trilogy of movies while listening to cool music! Andy has taken his time away from a double XP weekend on Mortal Kombat to record this special program. They also chat about video game grinding, haunted houses, Silent Hill 2, Dragon Crystals,…

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Beyond Synth - 411 - Binster / .mpegasus 2:32:00

1y ago2:32:00

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Today on the show Andy chat’s with Binster a.k.a .mpegasus a.k.a. Martin! Binster chats about making cool music, live performances, working in the video games industry, and producing his own game: Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar. This leads to a talk about quantum physics, the uncertainty principle, and how many movies Michael Ironside loses a limb in. T…

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Beyond Synth - 410 - Mike and Andy's Radio Fiasco 05 1:39:41

1y ago1:39:41

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Today on the show, Andy catches up with Mike and they chat about movies they’ve seen and make bold box office predictions! They chat some more about AI Music and we find out, according to ChatGPT, which is the #1 synth wave podcast! Mike watched Alien Romulus and Andy watched Beetle Juice Beetle Juice and Batman: Caped Crusader. Andy does a taste t…

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BeyondSynth -409 - Turnaround with The Astral Stereo Project 1:44:32

1y ago1:44:32

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Today on the best synth-wave chat show there is, Andy catches up with Neil Holdsworth a.k.a. The Astral Stereo Project about his new album “Turnaround.” Neil discusses his influences for the album, and he and Andy chat about David Lynch, Lost Highway, Wild At Heart, and Twin Peaks Season 3. Andy tells Neil about Neil Young’s experimental album Tran…

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Episode 32 : DAW Evolution IX : Reaper - Revisited ! 1:43:31

1+ y ago1:43:31

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DAW Evolution IX : Reaper - Revisited ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Erin McKimm, and returning special guest Justin Frankel, who is the Founder and Lead Developer of Reaper. We catch up after 5 years since the last show , with a general overview of whats been happening sinc…

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Beyond Synth - 408 - Marko and Andy Robowar Power Hour! 1:47:42

1+ y ago1:47:42

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Andy catches up with Marko to chat about the amazing Bruno Mattei film ROBOWAR. But before that, there’s an exciting Ball-School update, Andy complains about Mortal Kombat DLC pricing, and Marko went to Dairy Queen for the first time! Andy also gives his thoughts on Road House 2024, Robocop the game, Dave the Diver and Deadpool vs Wolverine. And th…

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Beyond Synth - 407 - Le Cassette 400 1:08:37

1+ y ago1:08:37

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Today Andy presents his latest chat with Le Cassette which was originally recorded for Episode 400. It is very silly.You can check out LE CASSETTE here:https://www.instagram.com/zrobusa/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jesNA0xWqXtanMVTB1EMphttps://zachrobinsonmusic.com/soundshttps://soundcloud.com/dadmusichttps://dadmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-con…

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Beyond Synth - 406 - Zach Robinson Cobra Kai 1:25:20

1+ y ago1:25:20

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Zach Robinson returns to Beyond Synth to chat about making the music for the final season of Cobra Kai. Zach and his musical partner Leo Birenberg have been busy dudes having also worked on the Twisted Metal series and winning an Emmy for their work on Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Zach and Andy chat about supportive teachers, finding cool musical …

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Episode 31 : TechBytes 09 : 2024 Music Technology Mid Year Review ! 2:52:03

1+ y ago2:52:03

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TechBytes 09 : 2024 Music Technology Mid Year Review ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio. We catch up on what Pete and Chris have been up to since last show, Petes overview of MS Build Event - CoPilot+, AI avalanche incoming, Recall, required TOPs - (Ter…

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Beyond Synth - 405 - MIke and Andy's Radio Fiasco 04 1:32:26

1+ y ago1:32:26

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This week’s scheduled episode has been hit by a delay, so Andy called up Mike for an emergency Radio Fiasco recording! Today the gentleman hosts talk about Movie News, Mike is excited for Twisters and the new Running Man movie, and Andy has some thought on the upcoming Beetle Juice sequel. Apparently Dr. Pepper is now the #2 soft-drink in America a…

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Beyond Synth - 404 - Rob Hill from The Bad Movie Bible 2:49:05

1+ y ago2:49:05

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Today on Beyond Synth Andy chats with Rob Hill from The Bad Movie Bible! Rob talks about his process making videos for his popular YouTube channel and how he defines the “so bad it’s good” movie. Andy and Rob chat about the glory days of 80’s filmmaking and their mutual love for practical effects, stunts, and episodic television. Other topics inclu…

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Beyond Synth - 403 - Marko and Andy Power Hour! 1:30:33

1+ y ago1:30:33

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Andy chats with Marko shortly after a Tornado watch and updates Marko on his arcade machine and how he feels about Magic Spoon cereal. Marko’s been playing Star Fox 64 and tells Andy to watch RoboWar. Andy and Marko finally learned what a bivouac is, and then they chat a bit about AI, strip clubs, skunks, and Star Wars. They also talk about charact…