Episode 26 of STARK REALITY features features the exclusive in-depth Stark Reality interview with Host James Dier aka $mall ¢hange and his guest, sports media pro and justice journalist CHUCK MODIANO, recorded April 2021.

Chuck Modiano is a writer, lecturer, and trainer dedicated to promoting equity in sports media coverage. A justice journalist, frequently at various protests around the country and in DC, Chuck interviews people there and provides important coverage to what is going on in the streets. A longtime sports fanatic, we talk about being actively anti-racist, the NFL, social media, activism, and how much of an asshole Bill Maher is. He passed on giving us a playlist, all good. Chuck is the man! Check his many articles over the years, and you can follow him on twitter at @ChuckModi1

Listen and subscribe to STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS wherever you get your podcasts and live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel

Episode 26 of STARK REALITY features features the exclusive in-depth Stark Reality interview with Host James Dier aka $mall &cent;hange and his guest, sports media pro and justice journalist CHUCK MODIANO, recorded April 2021.
Chuck Modiano is a writer, lecturer, and trainer dedicated to promoting equity in sports media coverage. A justice journalist, frequently at various protests around the country and in DC, Chuck interviews people there and provides important coverage to what is going on in the streets. A longtime sports fanatic, we talk about being actively anti-racist, the NFL, social media, activism, and how much of an asshole Bill Maher is. He passed on giving us a playlist, all good. Chuck is the man! Check his many articles over the years, and you can follow him on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ChuckModi1?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author">@ChuckModi1</a>
Listen and subscribe to STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS wherever you get your podcasts and live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcasts/music_shows/">jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel</a>

STARK REALITY is a podcast hosted by Jim Dier aka $mall ¢hange, a DJ and record collector based in NYC.  Each episode features a longform interview and short mix or playlist not only on music but also progressive/leftist politics.  And whatever really, not looking to define it too much...

For more information about Jim Dier aka Small Change go to www.djsmallchange.com

STARK REALITY is a podcast hosted by Jim Dier aka $mall &cent;hange, a DJ and record collector based in NYC. &nbsp;Each episode features a longform interview and short mix or playlist not only on music but also progressive/leftist politics. &nbsp;And whatever really, not looking to define it too much...
For more information about Jim Dier aka Small Change go to <a href="https://djsmallchange.com/">www.djsmallchange.com</a>

STARK REALITY with James Dier aka $mall ¢hange

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Music and Arts Podcast Network from New York City.&nbsp; 4 Channels : Over 22 original podcast series.&nbsp; Deep Talk. Deep Sounds.

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STARK REALITY 26 Guest Chuck Modiano

RANGE MUSIC MONTHLY Episode 14 features Part 1 of Host & DJ JOE GOMEZ's two-part sizzling Fall ‘24 house-stravaganza, jam-packed with the season’s heaviest vinyl releases from the world’s best dance music labels and top artists in the game.

PART ONE OF Joe’s masterfully curated and mixed nonstop set of downtempo, jazzy and deep dancefloor stompers features the latest and greatest global house, including recent 12’s and 7’s from WeJazz, Musclecars, Natalie Greffel, Maurice Fulton, ScruScru, BBE, GAMM, Louie Vega and much more.

Check out www.rangemusicnyc.com for any of the tracks on this episode, plus sound clips, reissues, top sellers, events and more - go where your favorite top DJs and selectors go for the dopest sounds for the dancefloor.

If you’re in NYC, don’t miss the “Range Music NYC Selects Series,” Tuesday Nights at Pip's in Brooklyn Heights where Joe welcomes the best DJs and vinyl lovers in the business for a casual record-playing experience for music heads and those who love them.  Check out @rangemusicnyc for upcoming guests and more.

RANGE MUSIC MONTHLY Episode 14 features Part 1 of Host &amp; DJ JOE GOMEZ's two-part sizzling Fall ‘24 house-stravaganza, jam-packed with the season’s heaviest vinyl releases from the world’s best dance music labels and top artists in the game.
PART ONE OF Joe’s masterfully curated and mixed nonstop set of downtempo, jazzy and deep dancefloor stompers features the latest and greatest global house, including recent 12’s and 7’s from WeJazz, Musclecars, Natalie Greffel, Maurice Fulton, ScruScru, BBE, GAMM, Louie Vega and much more.
Check out <a href="http://rangemusicnyc.com/">www.rangemusicnyc.com</a> for any of the tracks on this episode, plus sound clips, reissues, top sellers, events and more - go where your favorite top DJs and selectors go for the dopest sounds for the dancefloor.
If you’re in NYC, don’t miss the “Range Music NYC Selects Series,” Tuesday Nights at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pipsbrooklyn">Pip's in Brooklyn Heights</a> where Joe welcomes the best DJs and vinyl lovers in the business for a casual record-playing experience for music heads and those who love them.  Check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rangemusicnyc/">@rangemusicnyc</a> for upcoming guests and more.

RANGE MUSIC MONTHLY Episode 14 Fall '24 Global House 12's and 7's Part ONE

For Episode 7 of JAMMING BY A THREAD, with Stu still on extended break down under, co-Host Ben Allen aka The Loop Professor, holds it down for a new tune-for-tune ping-pong set with his fellow on-air deejay from WMPG, DJ COMRADE.  WMPG is one of the finest community/free-from radio stations in the country, operating at 90.9 FM Portland/Gorham, at the University of Southern Maine, and of course streaming on www.wmpg.org

Over two decades as both a local gigging musician and DJ at WMPG, Eric aka DJ COMRADE currently he can be heard every other Friday from 5:30 - 7pm (and streamed from the archives any time) spinning records on his show, "Foot On The Rock." Eric believes in the deep power of 70's funk, soul, and jazz (and disco), to spread love, solidarity, and community through the mystical rhythm of the one. Each set, whether live or on the radio, is curated to be a musical journey that leaves his audience feeling stronger of spirit...or, you know, at least get a toe or two tapping in friendly camaraderie."

Ben and Eric get down for this one-hour tag-team set of deep mostly-'70s gritty funk and funky jazz-fusion, with a couple of retro-modern grooves thrown in for good measure, featuring tracks from Patrice Rushen, Bill Withers, Esther Phillips, Ray Barretto, Les Imprimes, Isaac Hayes and much more!

BEN aka “The Loop Professor," is one of the rotating hosts of the long-running and award-winning SOUL MATES show on WMPG 90.9 Portland, ME and online at wmpg.org, offering up a cross section of Soul, Blues & R&B flavors – from stone cold classics to the very latest releases, playing the kind of soul-inspired sounds you just don’t get to hear anywhere else.  Yes mate! Continuing a rich multi-generational tradition at WMPG…Listen LIVE Wednesdays 8:30pm to 10pm Eastern, and anytime after on www.wmpg.org  As The Loop Professor, Ben and super-producer/UK hip-hop royalty Jonny Cuba were the creative team behind the fantastic ‘90s Ninja Tune hip-hop duo DYNAMIC SYNCOPATION.  Their two releases on the legendary label still represent some of the finest UK hip-hop production to ever come out of London.  Vinyl junkie supreme Stuart “Stu” Rogers is a Sydney native and international festival booker and longtime broadcasting vet.  Lifelong professional cratediggers and partners in DJ crime, Ben and Stu will be back together soon and finer than ever...ping-ponging tracks and JAMMING BY A THREAD!

SUBSCRIBE NOW to JAMMING BY A THREAD wherever you get your podcasts, on Mixcloud or live & direct on the series page on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network

For Episode 7 of JAMMING BY A THREAD, with Stu still on extended break down under, co-Host Ben Allen aka The Loop Professor, holds it down for a new tune-for-tune ping-pong set with his fellow on-air deejay from <a href="https://www.wmpg.org/">WMPG</a>, DJ COMRADE.  WMPG is one of the finest community/free-from radio stations in the country, operating at <a href="https://www.wmpg.org/">90.9 FM Portland/Gorham</a>, at the University of Southern Maine, and of course streaming on <a href="https://www.wmpg.org/">www.wmpg.org</a>
Over two decades as both a local gigging musician and DJ at WMPG, Eric aka DJ COMRADE currently he can be heard every other Friday from 5:30 - 7pm (and streamed from the archives any time) spinning records on his show, <a href="https://www.wmpg.org/show/fri1700/">"Foot On The Rock."</a> Eric believes in the deep power of 70's funk, soul, and jazz (and disco), to spread love, solidarity, and community through the mystical rhythm of the one. Each set, whether live or on the radio, is curated to be a musical journey that leaves his audience feeling stronger of spirit...or, you know, at least get a toe or two tapping in friendly camaraderie."
Ben and Eric get down for this one-hour tag-team set of deep mostly-'70s gritty funk and funky jazz-fusion, with a couple of retro-modern grooves thrown in for good measure, featuring tracks from Patrice Rushen, Bill Withers, Esther Phillips, Ray Barretto, Les Imprimes, Isaac Hayes and much more!
BEN aka “The Loop Professor," is one of the rotating hosts of the long-running and award-winning <a href="https://www.wmpg.org/show/sat1900/">SOUL MATES show on WMPG 90.9 Portland, ME</a> and online at wmpg.org, offering up a cross section of Soul, Blues &amp; R&amp;B flavors – from stone cold classics to the very latest releases, playing the kind of soul-inspired sounds you just don’t get to hear anywhere else.  Yes mate! Continuing a rich multi-generational tradition at WMPG…Listen LIVE Wednesdays 8:30pm to 10pm Eastern, and anytime after on <a href="http://www.wmpg.org/">www.wmpg.org</a>  As The Loop Professor, Ben and super-producer/UK hip-hop royalty Jonny Cuba were the creative team behind the fantastic ‘90s Ninja Tune hip-hop duo DYNAMIC SYNCOPATION.  Their two releases on the legendary label still represent some of the finest UK hip-hop production to ever come out of London.  Vinyl junkie supreme Stuart “Stu” Rogers is a Sydney native and international festival booker and longtime broadcasting vet.  Lifelong professional cratediggers and partners in DJ crime, Ben and Stu will be back together soon and finer than ever...ping-ponging tracks and JAMMING BY A THREAD!
SUBSCRIBE NOW to JAMMING BY A THREAD wherever you get your podcasts, on Mixcloud or live &amp; direct on the <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/jamming-by-a-thread/">series page on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network</a>

JAMMING BY A THREAD Episode 7 Rare Groove & Heavy Funk featuring Special Guest Co-Selector DJ Comrade of WMPG

Episode 70 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS features guest SHIRLEY BRAHA’s exclusive mix of new wave, electro and post-punk, and a little dark and dirty hip-hop, featuring tracks from Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Belle Epoque, Dizzee Rascal, New Young Pony Club and more.

To hear the in-depth Stark Reality interview with Shirley and Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange, go to Episode 69 of Stark Reality here or wherever you get your podcasts.  Jim and Shirley go deep into Zionism and the ongoing horror in Gaza, political apathy amongst mutual artists and friends and the general vapidness of Western culture.

SHIRLEY BRAHA is a Queer Syrian-Jew who is against Imperialism and Zionism. An ex-New Yorker now living in LA, Shirley was the human behind Marnie the Dog (@marniethedog RIP), the iconic senior rescue shih-tzu who became a star with millions of followers and her own book.  For more information about Shirley, follow her @shirley_braha on Instagram

For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Chanel's STARK REALITY Series Page

Episode 70 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS features guest <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shirley_braha/">SHIRLEY BRAHA</a>’s exclusive mix of new wave, electro and post-punk, and a little dark and dirty hip-hop, featuring tracks from Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Kid Creole &amp; The Coconuts, Belle Epoque, Dizzee Rascal, New Young Pony Club and more.
To hear the in-depth Stark Reality interview with Shirley and Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange, go to <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/new-shirley-braha-the-stark-reality-interview/">Episode 69 of Stark Reality here</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.  Jim and Shirley go deep into Zionism and the ongoing horror in Gaza, political apathy amongst mutual artists and friends and the general vapidness of Western culture.
SHIRLEY BRAHA is a Queer Syrian-Jew who is against Imperialism and Zionism. An ex-New Yorker now living in LA, Shirley was the human behind Marnie the Dog (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marniethedog/">@marniethedog</a> RIP), the iconic senior rescue shih-tzu who became a star with millions of followers and her own book.  For more information about Shirley, follow her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shirley_braha/">@shirley_braha on Instagram</a>
For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stark-reality-playlists-episode-70-shirley-brahas-new/id1562000503?i=1000664174423">Apple Podcasts</a>, Mixcloud or live &amp; direct on<a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/stark-reality/"> jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Chanel's STARK REALITY Series Page</a>

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