There Is No Planet Earth Stories
A podcast dedicated to preserving the oral history of underground dance music and club culture in the United States. It traces the evolution of house, disco, techno, and rave scenes from the perspectives of New York, Chicago, Detroit, and the West Coast. The show features interviews with dancers, DJs, promoters, club staff, ravers, and journalists, offering a wide range of viewpoints on the culture.
Episodes
Episode 15 w/ Justin Strauss
In the Fifteenth episode There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I sit down with legendary DJ, producer, and remixer Justin Strauss for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable journey through music and nightlife culture.We explore Justin’s early music experiences—from seeing The Beatles live to attending iconic shows at Electric Circus. He shares stories from his time as the frontman of the gla
Episode 14 w/ Benny Soto
For the Fourteenth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I sat down with legendary club promoter Benny Soto, a pivotal figure in New York City's dance music scene. Benny takes us through his upbringing in the Bronx and shares how his formative experiences at the iconic Paradise Garage sparked his love for music and nightlife. We explore the evolution of his career as a promoter and eve
Episode 13 w/ Doc Martin
For the Thirteenth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm Join by guest Doc Martin representing stories from San Francisco & Los AngelesWe discuss a range of topics including his formative musical experiences in San Francisco, the Los Angeles scene in the early 90's and various parties and residencies held in those years, as well as the evolution of his DJ, and music produ
Episode 12 W/ Jamie 3:26
For the twelfth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest Jamie 3:26 representing stories from Chicago.We discuss a range of topics including his formative music experiences growing up in the Beverly area on the South Side of Chicago, as well as being an adamant fan and follower of Ron Hardy around Chicago in the late 80's and Early 90's. Additionally, we disc
Episode 11 w/DJ Odi
For the eleventh episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest DJ Odi, representing stories from New York. We discuss a range of topics including his formative NYC clubbing experiences at parties/venues: Mars, Tracks/Kilimanjaro, Wild Pitch, and Roger S - Ego Trip @ Octagon. Additionally we discuss his first time going to Storm Rave, as well as his first time DJ'ing at
Episode 10 w/ Alan Oldham
For the tenth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest Alan Oldham representing stories from Detroit.ALAN OLDHAM has been called “Detroit’s Renaissance Man,” equally as known for his art as for his music under the pseudonym DJ T-1000. The Detroit-born polymath, now living and working in Berlin, began his dual careers in the late 80s. First as the host of the “Fast For
Episode 9 w/ Tommie Sunshine
For the Ninth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm joined by guest Tommie Sunshine representing stories from Chicago, Atlanta, New York."Tastemaker to tastemakers, curator and shapeshifter, Tommie Sunshine is renowned for his reputation of being consistently ahead of the curve bridging the worlds of Rave, Disco, Tech House, and House while still standing firmly in the zeitgeis
Episode 8 w/ Merlin Bobb
For the Eighth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm joined by guest Merlin Bobb representing stories from New York.Merlin Bobb, a native of Brooklyn, New York, is a renowned DJ and widely acknowledged as a pioneer of the house music genre. His contributions to the industry have garnered significant recognition, including an invitation from Boiler Room to perform his first live DJ s
Episode 7 w/ Music Institute: Chez Damier & Alton Miller
For the Seventh episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I’m joined by guests Chez Damier & Alton Miller, representing stories from Detroit. This episode is a special feature on the history and background of the iconic and foundational Detroit nightclub: The Music Institute.“ The Music Institute, a Black-owned club in the heart of downtown Detroit, emerged as a pivotal player in the rise o
Episode 6 w/DJ Garth
For the Sixth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest DJ Garth representing stories from San Francisco. We discuss a range of topics including his formative clubbing experiences in the English Raregroove & House music scenes , the early 90's San Francisco rave scene, and the origins and evolution of rave institution: Wicked. "First of the Wicked crew
Episode 5 w/Abbie Adams
For the fifth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I’m joined by guest Abbie Adams representing stories from New Jersey. We discuss a range of topics including her formative experiences in the New York clubs of the 70’s & 80s, the origins and evolution of Movin records, Tony Humphries, Zanzibar, and the House sound of New Jersey.“As one of the prominent, iconic women in the Dance Musi
Episode 4 w/Adriel Thornton
For the fourth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest Adriel Thornton representing stories from Detroit. We discuss a range of topics from his 30+ years of experience as a rave promoter, event and festival producer. Other highlights include the origins of the first raves he threw at 1515 Broadway, and his core residents : Robert Hood, Claude Young, and Dan Bell. Add
Episode 3 w/ King Britt
For the third episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm joined by guest King Britt representing stories from Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, and San Diego. We discuss a range of topics from his from his 30+ year career as a Dj and Producer, his experiences in the club and rave scene in Philadelphia in the 80's & 90's, Silk City - Back 2 Basics , his partnership with J
Episode 2 w/DJ Heather
For the second episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm joined by guest DJ Heather representing stories from Chicago. We discuss a range of topics from the celebration of her 35 year DJ career, her experiences in the Chicago House Music Scene of the 80's and 90's, working at Gramophone records, as well as her experiences over the years as a DJ and Producer."DJ Heather
Episode 1 w/ Richard Alvarez
Debut episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories.This episode features an interview with guest Richard Alvarez - Artist, Door Person, and a fixture in the NYC downtown club & House music scene for decades. We discuss a range of topics from his experiences in legendary 80's NYC clubs including Paradise Garage, Mudd Club, Danceteria, and Area. As well as his experience working the doo
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