Best Rob Dixon Podcasts (2025)

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My Life (feat. Vikki Tobak) 1:17:41

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We’re joined by journalist, author and curator Vikki Tobak. From her time at Payday Records in the early ‘90s to her days as a music journalist with published work in Vibe, ego trip, Paper, Rolling Stone and Mass Appeal, Vikki has been immersed in hip hop culture. That wealth of experience made it possible for her to publish landmark books “Contact…

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Kemba Walden and Devin Lynch on securing the AI Stack 1:06:31

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Greg is joined in studio with Kemba Walden and Devin Lynch from the Paladin Global Institute about securing the future of AI. They break down the multilayered AI technology stack and highlight where systems are most at risk—from data poisoning to adversarial model extraction. We discuss the adequacy of today’s security standards, the evolving respo…

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Valence Security’s Yoni Shohet on the growing risk tied to SaaS applications 33:52

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Greg dives into the escalating landscape of SaaS security threats, highlighted by a recent CISA alert on cyber activity targeting Commvault’s SaaS cloud application, and a stark warning from JPMorgan Chase’s CISO on the rising risks of SaaS integration models. Joining us is Yoni Shohet, CEO of Valence Security—a leader in SaaS security—who will sha…

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Church (feat. Sunmundi and Sasco) 1:24:43

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Sunmundi and Sasco join us to talk about their new project "Contacting" (coming 7/11/25). The emcee and producer talked with us about the thematic elements of the project as well as their creative partnership. Then we discuss their album pick for this episode - “Church” by billy woods. Purchase "Contacting here: https://sasco.bandcamp.com/album/con…

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Intel471’s Will Dixon goes behind the scenes on the DanaBot takedown 32:40

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This week, Greg talks to Will Dixon, Senior Intelligence Collection Manager for Intel471, about the lifecycle and takedown of DanaBot — one of the most notorious malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platforms of the last decade. We'll explore how DanaBot transformed from a banking trojan into a full-featured MaaS tool, capable of serving both criminal enter…

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TM 966 - 8 Elements of Metal, Rock the Tides & More 9:23

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Mark Strigl talks. Email me for tshirt info - [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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DARPA’s Andrew Carney on AIxCC’s quest for truly autonomous AI 52:28

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Greg Otto talks with Andrew Carney, project manager at DARPA, about the AIxCC competition. With the finals set to be held in August during DEF CON, they discuss how these autonomous systems fared in detecting and remediating vulnerabilities, as well as the key lessons learned from live exercises and the semifinals. The conversation highlights DARPA…

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The Rob Edwards Era 55:09

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Rob Edwards is the new Boro boss - will he lead us to success??

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Black Star (feat. Cymarshall Law) 1:06:48

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Cymarshall Law is a fiery emcee based in NJ and he has a new with U.K. based producer Slimline Mutha called “The Peaceful Warrior 2: Raw Self-Expression”. We talked with Cy about this project, his emphasis on personal growth and positive self-expression, and how being himself has led to artistic freedom. Then we discuss his album pick for this epis…

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Day of the Seafarer- A discussion with ITF Inspectors 48:27

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A lost episode recorded a year ago with ITF Inspectors Ryan Brazeau, Sam Levens, and Nathan Smith. We discuss the role of ITF inspectors as well as ongoing and upcoming campaigns.

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From the Waterfront to the World — Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor 1:52:23

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June 21, 2025 (Indigenous Peoples Day) From the Waterfront to the World — Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor Aunty Rhonda is a proud Traditional Owner, activist, and daughter of legendary MUA Wharfie and First Nations leader Chicka Dixon. From the Sydney docks to global movements, the story is one of strength, resistance, and solidarity. 🎙️ Hosted by Joul…

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90th anniversary of the historic Battle of Ballantyne Pier 33:40

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Recorded on the 90th anniversary of the historic Battle of Ballantyne Pier, this short special episode commemorates the courage, sacrifice, and solidarity of waterfront workers who stood up for their rights in 1935. We’re joined by Leith Jasinowski-Kahl of ILWU Local 19, who shares reflections on the legacy of the labour movement—and performs three…

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Talking Metal 965 Air Guitar, Iron Maiden and Shreddy Mercury 14:14

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Mark Strigl talks to Shreddy Mercury. Join Me This Saturday Night in NYC! June 21! I’m honored to be one of the judges at this year’s Air Guitar Manhattan Regional Championship—and I want YOU to be there with me for what’s guaranteed to be an epic night of fun, music, and mayhem. I’ll be judging alongside Frank Bello from Anthrax, Josh Bernstein fr…

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RSA CEO Rohit Ghai on the promise and peril of passkeys 41:19

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Greg Otto talks with RSA CEO Rohit Ghai on the global shift toward passkeys and passwordless authentication. Together, they explore pressing issues including the differences between consumer and enterprise solutions, infrastructure vulnerabilities, regulatory challenges, and how emerging threats are evolving as passwordless adoption accelerates. Th…

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Stankonia (feat. Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals) 1:15:39

1M ago1:15:39

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In this throwback episode we speak with Baltimore based artists Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals - the duo behind the powerful new album "A City Drowned in God's Black Tears". When we spoke to them in Sept. of 2022 they had just released their album "King Cobra," an equally relevant and politically charged statement about life in the U.S. which uti…

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MIND’s Eran Barak 33:55

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Greg Otto talks with Eran Barak, CEO and co-founder of MIND, on the dramatic rise of insider threats in cybersecurity, exploring recent high-profile cases and the factors fueling this surge. He discusses which industries and data types are most at risk, how insider tactics have evolved, and practical strategies for organizations to detect and preve…

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MICHAEL CARRICK LEAVES BORO 36:47

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A special episode as the news broke today regarding Michael Carrick’s Boro departure. Hear Dicko and Bandy’s reaction here.

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TM 964 Mark Talks Tommy of Motley Crue, Maiden and More 16:00

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Recorded and posted May 31, 2025 - Mark Strigl talks about stuff. Talking Metal shirts are for sale - email me if you want one - [email protected] Sign up for my email blast here: http://eepurl.com/hjKGNH See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Bishop Fox’s Rob Ragan and Iron Man Suit for pen testers 30:08

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Greg Otto talks with Rob Ragan, Principal Technology Strategist at Bishop Fox, as he shares his vision of building an “Iron Man suit” for human security testers that is shaping how AI is used in offensive cybersecurity. Rob dives into lessons learned from developing adaptive AI tools, the unique challenges and risks facing modern AI systems, and ef…

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The Ecstatic (feat. McKinley Dixon) 57:13

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McKinley Dixon wants to make rapping fun again. On his new album "Magic! Alive!" he accomplishes this through live instrumentation, a different approach to storytelling, and the childlike innocence of the characters he's written. He spoke with us about how all of this came together with the help of his hometown team and longtime collaborators. Then…

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Olivia Rose on why the CISO role may not be the pinnacle of security work 44:48

2M ago44:48

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In this episode, Greg sits down with Olivia Rose, Founder and CISO of the Rose CISO Group, to talk about her role in "CISO: The Worst Job I Ever Wanted," a groundbreaking cybersecurity docuseries that reveals the real experiences of Chief Information Security Officers. This podcast uncovers the pressures, sleepless nights, and personal sacrifices t…

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Semperis CEO Mickey Bresman on the power of tabletop exercises 35:07

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In this episode, Greg sits down with Semperis CEO Mickey Bresman to explore how organizations can proactively prepare for cyber crises before they strike. The conversation centers on the power of tabletop exercises—simulated attack scenarios that test response plans, reveal hidden vulnerabilities, and build muscle memory across teams. Together, Gre…

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A Book of Human Language (feat. Neil Drumming) 1:11:33

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Neil Drumming is a man of many talents. He has worked as a journalist, radio/podcast producer, and writer/director. And now he can add "rapper" to that list. Sorta. Neil joined us to explain why he doesn't really think of himself as a rapper, despite having recently released his debut rap album "Writing on Airplanes". We discussed the ideas and pro…

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Expel CEO Dave Merkel on the impact of AI & Automation in modern SOCs 31:58

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In this episode, we sit down with Dave Merkel, CEO of Expel to take an honest, practical look at how AI and automation are reshaping the modern Security Operations Center (SOC). Our discussion covers the most tangible changes in daily SOC operations since AI adoption, cutting through industry hype to reveal which claims deserve skepticism and which…

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CARRICK: SACK OR BACK HIM? 1:13:32

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Middlesbrough's season ends in another defeat at the hands of Coventry City, with no chance of the play-offs. A 10th placed finish in the Championship, 18 defeats, and 5 points worse off than last season. The question on many Boro fans' minds - sack or back Michael Carrick?

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Recorded Future’s Alexander Leslie on the ‘MarkoPolo’ traffer team 32:57

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In this episode, Greg talks with Alexander Leslie, Threat Intelligence Analyst for Recorded Future’s Insikt Group and his research on “Marko Polo” – a notorious cybercriminal empire that orchestrates an array of scams, primarily using infostealer malware. Discover how this sophisticated syndicate has victimized tens of thousands worldwide and raked…

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TM 963 Wolf Hoffmann Accept 15:45

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Mark Strigl interviews Wolf Hoffmann of Accept. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Death Certificate (feat. Blu and August Fanon) 51:17

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In a soulful celebration of midlife Blu and August Fanon have teamed up to bring us "Forty". We talked with them both about the process of working on the album, aging with hip hop, legacy, and much more. Then we discuss their album pick for this episode - "Death Certificate" by Ice Cube. Purchase "Forty" here: naturesoundsmusic.com/products/forty…

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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE BORO 1:02:47

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The 0-0 draw with Norwich means that Boro are 9th in the league with an away trip to Coventry City standing in their way…

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Verizon’s Alex Pinto on the takeaways from the 2025 DBIR 38:42

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On this episode of Safe Mode, Greg talks with Alex Pinto, Associate Director of Threat Intelligence at Verizon Business, as we unpack the key findings from this year’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). Pinto offers expert analysis on the most pressing cybersecurity trends impacting organizations worldwide—including ransomware’s dramatic spi…

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HILLSBOROUGH HEARTACHE 1:03:25

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A costly away defeat for Boro at Hillsborough on Easter Monday… Can Boro still make the playoffs??

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Will Pearce on the ever-changing field of offensive AI security 40:34

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In this episode, Greg talks with Will Pearce, CEO and Co-founder of Dreadnode about the rapidly evolving field of offensive AI security. Greg and Will discuss the unique challenges researchers face in testing AI models for vulnerabilities compared to traditional software, unveiling how adversarial attacks impact AI security and the ethical consider…

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Fantastic Damage (feat. miles cooke) 1:05:20

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miles cooke has a new record out right now called “ceci n’est pas un portrait” which is French. Don’t ask us how to pronounce it. But it means “This is not a portrait” and we try to unpack that with miles in addition to talking about his album pick for this episode, "Fantastic Damage" by El-P. Purchase "ceci n'est pas un portrait" here: milescooke.…

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CARRICK’S CRUNCH TIME 1:00:46

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Dicko, Bandy, and Cuts discuss the double defeat this week to Leeds United and Millwall. Is promotion via the play-offs still on the cards for Michael Carrick’s Boro?

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Lior Div on how security teams should be using AI agents 34:32

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In this episode, Greg talks with Lior Div, co-founder and CEO of 7AI. Lior and Greg explore how security teams are being reinforced with AI Agents and identify the areas where CISO are embracing this technological shift to optimize their talent resources. We'll also discuss the specific security functions these agents are performing, including emai…

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Ewoodn’t You Believe It! 1:01:15

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The usual trio of Bandy, Cuts, and Dicko are joined by Sarah Holloway to discuss Boro’s latest win against Blackburn away, the tricky next fixture against Leeds United, and discuss play-off prospects!

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As the World Burns (feat. PremRock) 1:08:04

4M ago1:08:04

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In this throwback episode featuring PremRock we spoke with the Wrecking Crew member and Backwoodz veteran in June of 2022 about his collaborative project with Ockham’s Blazer, a jazz heavy genre bender. We also discussed his previous solo project “Load Bearing Crow’s Feet”. Then we talked about his album pick for this episode - “As the World Burns”…

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Ken Bagnall on how companies can work with governments to take down malicious infrastructure 32:38

4M ago32:38

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In this episode, Greg Otto talks with Ken Bagnall, CEO of Silent Push Ken sheds light on the dynamics of the current cybercrime ecosystem. Ken reveals that a significant portion of the infrastructure is actually operated by affiliate networks using pre-existing technologies. During the discussion, Ken elaborates on how this ecosystem is fueled and …

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TM Jerry Dixon of Warrant 35:09

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This episode is part of the 20 year anniversary run of Talking Metal. Jerry Dixon of Warrant interview. Listen to Mark Strigl celebrating classic hard rock music on SiriusXM. Want a Talking Metal t-shirt? Email me: [email protected] Currently sold out of the small size. Follow Mark on X: @strigl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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NETO SCHOOLS OXFORD! 1:00:37

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The Typical trio discuss Boro's 2-1 home win against Oxford, which was significantly harder work than the 2-6 reverse fixture!

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Edera’s Alex Zenla on how to make cloud computing and AI secure-by-design 47:20

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In this episode, Greg Otto talks with Edera co-founder and CTO Alex Zenla, charting her path from beginnings in Minecraft IRC channels to pioneering container isolation technology. Alex discusses her unique expertise in container security, GPU protection, and AI infrastructure, and how Edera is transforming the tech landscape with a commitment to b…

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Allie Bohan on how to handle the non-technical side of a ransomware attack 35:51

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In this episode, Greg Otto talks with FTI Consulting’s Allie Bohan exploring the challenges organizations face in maintaining effective communication during cyberattacks. Allie and Greg uncover essential strategies for incidents, ensuring companies remain connected with stakeholders even when digital channels are compromised. We also talk on how to…

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Return of the Cyklops (feat. Damon Locks) 1:15:29

4M ago1:15:29

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Damon Locks joins us to talk about his new album “List of Demands,” a project that blurs the lines between poetry, hip hop, jazz, and experimental music. We’ll talk about the work that went into this project, the optimism and beauty it demands, and much more. Then we’ll talk about Damon’s album pick for this episode - Mixmaster Mike’s deluxe releas…

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Boro's Playoff Dreams Alive? 54:42

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Bandy, Dicko, and Cuts discuss Boro's previous two games against QPR and Luton Town ahead of the international break! Can Boro still make the playoffs?

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Discover’s Sunil Mallik on the ever-changing roles of the CISO 38:34

4M ago38:34

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In this episode, Greg Otto talks with Sunil Mallik, the CISO of Discover Financial Services. Sunil shares his career path and the evolving challenges and responsibilities in cybersecurity, covering how he communicates with his board, strategic approaches to cybersecurity, and the importance of balancing technological investment with personnel train…

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Another Swan Dive!! 56:13

5M ago56:13

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Join the trio of Dicko, Bandy and Cuts as they discuss Boro’s away defeat to Swansea City!

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Chainguard’s Dan Lorenc on the next decade of software supply chain security 28:44

5M ago28:44

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In this episode, Greg Otto talks with Dan Lorenc, CEO and co-founder of Chainguard. They explore the challenges organizations face with CVE management, where dealing with vulnerabilities often drains valuable engineering resources. They also discuss how new visualization tools are redefining this landscape by offering clear insights into CVE trends…

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Voodoo (feat. Cosmo Baker) 1:40:54

5M ago1:40:54

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DJ/activist/educator/Philly ambassador Cosmo Baker joins us to talk about life as a DJ in 2025, his recent Book Club gatherings (featuring authors such as Marcus J. Moore and Dan Charnas), the history of The Remedy (a joint venture with Rich Medina) and much more. Then we’ll discuss his album pick for this episode - the Soulquarian era classic “Voo…

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Silence of the Rams! 57:13

5M ago57:13

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John Cutler returns for a more positive discussion after Boro's back-to-back wins against Stoke City and Derby County!

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TM 960 Mark Kendall from Great White 36:38

5M ago36:38

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Great White guitarist Mark Kendall See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.