Episode 35 of STARK REALITY features Host James Dier aka $mall ¢hange's exclusive Stark Reality interview with DR. ASATAR BAIR

Dr. Asatar Bair is a professor of economics based in Riverside California. He identifies as a communist, which is pretty rare to see in academia in the US. Throughout this in-depth interview, Jim and Dr. Bair talk about background growing up, his recent viral tweets about Stalin, academia in general, the cruelty of capitalism (aka victims of capitalism haha), Uyghur/China propaganda, being assertive against these false narratives, and retaining a sense of humor in this world. He also has practiced meditation for many years.

To hear Dr. Bair's exclusive Stark Reality mix, a nice 'generation x' playlist of hip hop, rock, and modern sounds, go to Episode 36 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS wherever you get your podcasts or on the Stark Reality page on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network

 

Episode 35 of STARK REALITY features Host James Dier aka $mall &cent;hange's exclusive Stark Reality interview with DR. ASATAR BAIR
Dr. Asatar Bair is a professor of economics based in Riverside California. He identifies as a communist, which is pretty rare to see in academia in the US. Throughout this in-depth interview, Jim and Dr. Bair talk about background growing up, his recent viral tweets about Stalin, academia in general, the cruelty of capitalism (aka victims of capitalism haha), Uyghur/China propaganda, being assertive against these false narratives, and retaining a sense of humor in this world. He also has practiced meditation for many years.
To hear Dr. Bair's exclusive Stark Reality mix, a nice 'generation x' playlist of hip hop, rock, and modern sounds, go to Episode 36 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS wherever you get your podcasts or on the <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/stark-reality/">Stark Reality page on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network</a>
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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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STARK REALITY Episode 35 Guest Dr. Asatar Bair

Episode 8 of INSPIRATION/INFORMATION finds Host Imran Mirza of BlueInGreen Radio in conversation with London-based guitarist, composer, producer and band leader GREG SANDERS.  Having helmed two full-length releases from his new quartet, Lophae (“lo-fi”), as well as having produced Holly Holden’s ‘al andar’ album, 2025 proved to be an exceptionally busy and successful year for Greg.  Having established his phenomenal credentials via expansive jazz ensemble Teotima and their two scintillating full-lengths ('Counting the Ways' and 'Weightless'), Sanders has continued to amass acclaim as a key collaborator for vocalist Juanita Euka, Jonny Wickham and Billy Marrows, amongst a litany of other artists.  His penchant for Latin-infused contemporary jazz has yielded some sensational projects which now trickles down to the incredible Lophae albums in ‘Perfect Strangers’ and ‘Imagine More’.

In line with our typical three-question Inspiration/Information format, we have some excellent discussion points for this episode as we delve into Greg’s first concert experience, discuss the song he wishes he had written and fully unpack which three artists would comprise his dream band.

To explore music from Lophae, please visit the band’s Bandcamp page www.lophae.bandcamp.com

And for more information about Greg Sanders then please visit www.gregsanders.com and follow him on @gregjosand on Instagram and Facebook.com/gregjosand

For more info about Blue In Green Radio UK, check out the full schedule and listen live at www.blueingreenradio.com and follow them @blue_in_green.radio on Instagram.

Subscribe to INSPIRATION/INFORMATION wherever you get your podcasts or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel

Episode 8 of INSPIRATION/INFORMATION finds Host Imran Mirza of BlueInGreen Radio in conversation with London-based guitarist, composer, producer and band leader <a href="https://greg-sanders.com">GREG SANDERS</a>.&nbsp; Having helmed two full-length releases from his new quartet, <a href="https://lophae.bandcamp.com/album/imagine-more">Lophae (&ldquo;lo-fi&rdquo;)</a>, as well as having produced <a href="https://www.instagram.com/holly_holden/">Holly Holden</a>&rsquo;s &lsquo;al andar&rsquo; album, 2025 proved to be an exceptionally busy and successful year for Greg.&nbsp; Having established his phenomenal credentials via expansive jazz ensemble Teotima and their two scintillating full-lengths ('Counting the Ways' and 'Weightless'), Sanders has continued to amass acclaim as a key collaborator for vocalist Juanita Euka, Jonny Wickham and Billy Marrows, amongst a litany of other artists.&nbsp; His penchant for Latin-infused contemporary jazz has yielded some sensational projects which now trickles down to the incredible Lophae albums in &lsquo;Perfect Strangers&rsquo; and &lsquo;Imagine More&rsquo;.
In line with our typical three-question Inspiration/Information format, we have some excellent discussion points for this episode as we delve into Greg&rsquo;s first concert experience, discuss the song he wishes he had written and fully unpack which three artists would comprise his dream band.
To explore music from Lophae, please visit the band&rsquo;s Bandcamp page <a href="https://lophae.bandcamp.com/music">www.lophae.bandcamp.com</a>
And for more information about Greg Sanders then please visit <a href="https://greg-sanders.com">www.gregsanders.com</a> and follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gregjosand/">@gregjosand on Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gregjosand">Facebook.com/gregjosand</a>
For more info about Blue In Green Radio UK, check out the full schedule and listen live at <a href="http://www.blueingreenradio.com">www.blueingreenradio.com</a> and follow them <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blue_in_green.radio/">@blue_in_green.radio</a> on Instagram.
Subscribe to INSPIRATION/INFORMATION wherever you get your podcasts or live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/inspiration-information/">jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel</a>

INSPIRATION/INFORMATION with Host Imran Mirza Episode 8 Guest UK Jazz Producer/Composer/Guitarist GREG SANDERS

For Episode 83 of STARK REALITY, Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange presents a special edition and keeps it semi local to roll the tattered red carpet out to NYC for a 2nd conversation with radio veteran, promoter and activist REGGIE JOHNSON. This episode is part of a promo for an event that Jim and Reggie are throwing January 24th at Starr Bar in Brooklyn, a benefit for Electronic Intifada. They of course talk about a range of topics, Palestine, the important role of independent journalism since corp media is propaganda, recent bs with Venezuela, David Mancuso and his ethos with the Loft parties, the great work Electronic Intifada has done covering this genocide, and much more. 

You can find info for the January 24th event and tickets here: https://posh.vip/e/intifada-is-freedom-a-benefit-for-electronic-intifada 

REGGIE JOHNSON is a pro audio engineer, radio show host, party promoter and all around good ppls. He's been working as an engineer behind the boards at WBAI Pacifica for a few decades, and co-hosting Jeanie Hopper's Liquid Sound Lounge since '98. His own radio show From the Soundboard has been running since 2007, a 'program that usually focuses on concerts regardless of genre. This is where the artist and (or) group perfects the art of the "call and response" with its audience.' He does great deep dives on all kinds of artists and groups like Gal Costa, Link Wray, Yusef Lateef, Paul Robeson, Ramsey Lewis and many others. He's also helped promote parties since 1998 and has a longtime summer thing called Beats & BBQ. In his own words, he's 'just an average individual who believes in Socialist principles through music, arts and action. Everything is connected to everything.'

Listen to Reggie's first in-depth Stark Reality interview and exclusive African funk playlist at the links below, or wherever you get your podcasts:

https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/reggie-johnson-the-stark-reality-interview

https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/reggie-johnsons-exclusive-african-funk-stark-reality-playlist

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 uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page

For Episode 83 of STARK REALITY, Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange presents a special edition and keeps it semi local to roll the tattered red carpet out to NYC for a 2nd conversation with radio veteran, promoter and activist REGGIE JOHNSON. This episode is part of a promo for an event that Jim and Reggie are throwing January 24th at <a href="https://www.starrbar.com/">Starr Bar in Brooklyn</a>, a benefit for Electronic Intifada. They of course talk about a range of topics, Palestine, the important role of independent journalism since corp media is propaganda, recent bs with Venezuela, David Mancuso and his ethos with the Loft parties, the great work Electronic Intifada has done covering this genocide, and much more.&nbsp;
You can find info for the January 24th event and tickets here: <a href="https://posh.vip/e/intifada-is-freedom-a-benefit-for-electronic-intifada">https://posh.vip/e/intifada-is-freedom-a-benefit-for-electronic-intifada</a>&nbsp;
REGGIE JOHNSON is a pro audio engineer, radio show host, party promoter and all around good ppls. He's been working as an engineer behind the boards at <a href="https://wbai.org/">WBAI </a>Pacifica for a few decades, and co-hosting <a href="http://www.liquidsoundlounge.com/lounge/">Jeanie Hopper's Liquid Sound Lounge </a>since '98. His own radio show <a href="https://wbai.org/program/?program=105">From the Soundboard</a> has been running since 2007, a 'program that usually focuses on concerts regardless of genre. This is where the artist and (or) group perfects the art of the "call and response" with its audience.' He does great deep dives on all kinds of artists and groups like Gal Costa, Link Wray, Yusef Lateef, Paul Robeson, Ramsey Lewis and many others. He's also helped promote parties since 1998 and has a longtime summer thing called Beats &amp; BBQ. In his own words, he's 'just an average individual who believes in Socialist principles through music, arts and action. Everything is connected to everything.'
Listen to Reggie's first in-depth Stark Reality interview and exclusive African funk playlist at the links below, or wherever you get your podcasts:
<a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/reggie-johnson-the-stark-reality-interview">https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/reggie-johnson-the-stark-reality-interview</a>
<a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/reggie-johnsons-exclusive-african-funk-stark-reality-playlist/">https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/reggie-johnsons-exclusive-african-funk-stark-reality-playlist</a>
For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on&nbsp;<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/">uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page</a>

STARK REALITY Episode 83 Guest REGGIE JOHNSON Returns, for "Electric Intifada" Benefit

For Episode 82 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS, Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange re-rolls out the tattered red carpet for another exclusive mix from GEOFFREY WILSON aka DJ REVEREND ROBERT SINEWAVE. This time around, live & direct from New Orleans, Geoffrey goes deep into spirit jazz and avant vibes with some classics and deep cuts from folks like Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Albert Ayler, Horace Tapscott, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Joe Henderson, Marion Brown, etc etc - 2 1/2 hours of proper head soundz.

Having spent close to a decade working in the International House Hotel in New Orleans, Ocotillo in Phoenix, and Multnomah Whiskey Library in Portland, OR, Geoffrey has honed his skill and earned the honor of Best Bartender in Chicago in 2008 and Phoenix in 2014. In addition to this, he's made fancy cocktail ice in Portland, has an extensive record collection (duh) and now semi-retired in New Orleans, although he does keep busy consulting and working on various projects for folks. If you find yourself in the area, be sure to follow his Instagram @rev_robertsinewave and join in the fun. Ask him about his purple Chucks.

To hear the all new STARK REALITY Interview with Jim and Rev Robert, recorded November 3rd, 2025, go to Episode 81 of STARK REALITY, where they go deep into a number of things happening politically plus music and cocktail sidebars as to be expected.

Since our last conversation several years ago (hard to believe, time flies) which you can hear on Episode 10 of STARK REALITY with Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange, Geoffrey has escaped from White Wakanda (aka Portland) and moved to NOLA. 

Go to Episode 11 of STARK REALITY to hear Geoffrey's first exclusive playlist for us, when the conversation fell around 4/20 and inspired an all weed-flavored mix including deep funk, classic rock, soul, jazz, world, reggae and '80s and '90s hip-hop, along with a few surprises...

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 uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page 

For Episode 82 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS, Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange re-rolls out the tattered red carpet for another exclusive mix from GEOFFREY WILSON aka DJ REVEREND ROBERT SINEWAVE. This time around, live &amp; direct from New Orleans, Geoffrey goes deep into spirit jazz and avant vibes with some classics and deep cuts from folks like Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Albert Ayler, Horace Tapscott, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Joe Henderson, Marion Brown, etc etc - 2 1/2 hours of proper head soundz.
Having spent close to a decade working in the International House Hotel in New Orleans, Ocotillo in Phoenix, and Multnomah Whiskey Library in Portland, OR, Geoffrey has honed his skill and earned the honor of Best Bartender in Chicago in 2008 and Phoenix in 2014. In addition to this, he's made fancy cocktail ice in Portland, has an extensive record collection (duh) and now semi-retired in New Orleans, although he does keep busy consulting and working on various projects for folks. If you find yourself in the area, be sure to follow his Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rev_robertsinewave">@rev_robertsinewave</a> and join in the fun. Ask him about his purple Chucks.
To hear the all new STARK REALITY Interview with Jim and Rev Robert, recorded November 3rd, 2025, go to <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/new-geoffrey-wilson-aka-reverend-robert-sinewave-returns-the-stark-reality-follow-up-interview/">Episode 81 of STARK REALITY</a>, where they go deep into a number of things happening politically plus music and cocktail sidebars as to be expected.
Since <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/geoffrey-wilson-aka-reverend-robert-sinewave-the-stark-reality-interview/">our last conversation several years ago</a> (hard to believe, time flies) which you can hear on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/geoffrey-wilson-aka-reverend-robert-sinewave-the-stark-reality-interview/">Episode 10 of STARK REALITY with Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange</a>, Geoffrey has escaped from White Wakanda (aka Portland) and moved to NOLA.&nbsp;
<a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/dj-reverend-robert-sinewaves-exclusive-420-themed-stark-reality-playlist/">Go to Episode 11 of STARK REALITY </a>to hear Geoffrey's first exclusive playlist for us, when the conversation fell around 4/20 and inspired <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/dj-reverend-robert-sinewaves-exclusive-420-themed-stark-reality-playlist/">an all weed-flavored mix</a> including deep funk, classic rock, soul, jazz, world, reggae and '80s and '90s hip-hop, along with a few surprises...
For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on&nbsp;<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/">uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page</a>&nbsp;

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