Episode 029 – Douglas McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb)
The Nitzer Ebb and Fixmer/McCarthy vocalist goes in-depth about the ups and downs of being in the music industry for over 30 years.
Oct 19, 2016•1 hr 54 min
Train Wrecks
Train Wrecks is a talk-show styled podcast presented by Dustin Zahn which hosts guests from the electronic music industry with a strong emphasis on Techno and House music.
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Episode 028 – Black Asteroid
Black Asteroid discusses his unique outlook on techno, his taste in fashion, what motivates him in the studio, and of course, the sunglasses.
Oct 12, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Episode 027 – Terence Fixmer
Fixmer goes in-depth on his industrial roots, his diverse discography, and working with Douglas McCarthy in a post-Nitzer Ebb world.
Sep 14, 2016•52 min
Episode 026 – Ian Pooley
Ian Pooley stopped by to chat about the early days, studio work, and all things techno and house!
Aug 18, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Episode 025 – Patrik Skoog
Patrik Skoog's diverse career spans a variety of aliases, numerous genres, and over 100 releases. Recently, Dustin caught up with Patrik to figure out what makes him tick.
Aug 04, 2016•1 hr 22 min
Episode 024 – DJ Qu
New York's DJ Qu drops by to promote his new album "Conjure" and explain his brand of house and techno: music for dancers, by a dancer.
Jul 06, 2016•1 hr 24 min
Episode 023 – Ryan Elliott
The Panorama Bar resident weighs in on house, techno, and his new Fabric Mix CD.
Jun 29, 2016•1 hr 26 min
Episode 022 – Steve Bicknell
In the 90s and early 00s, UK Techno legend Steve Bicknell was responsible for some of London's greatest techno parties and the highly credible Cosmic Records. He's back...
Jun 15, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Episode 021 – Kyle Geiger & Jon Hester
Jon Hester fills us in on upcoming releases for Dystopian and Afterlife. Kyle Geiger returns to co-host.
Jun 09, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Episode 020 – Cosmin TRG & Truncate (Part 2)
In Part 2, the boys take on life's difficult topics like Thom Yorke, Asian gigs, and their favorite FX pedals.
May 27, 2016•1 hr 22 min
Episode 019 – Cosmin TRG & Truncate (Part 1)
Cosmin TRG stops by the show for his first time while Truncate returns on co-host duty! It's the first part of random story telling along with some Q&A.
May 25, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Episode 018 – Derek Plaslaiko
First there was Burt Reynolds, then there was Derek Plaslaiko...
May 11, 2016•2 hr 1 min
Episode 017 – Aril Brikha & Chymera
An Irishman, an Iranian, and an American walk into a bar...
May 05, 2016•1 hr 48 min
Episode 016 – Paul Birken
The gear fanatic and renowned live performer invited Zahn over to chat about music, snowboarding, and...gear!
Apr 27, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Episode 015 – Luis Flores
Droid Behavior mainstay Luis Flores discusses his history with the Mexican rave scene, live sets, and his current studio projects.
Apr 07, 2016•1 hr 23 min
Episode 014 – Anthony Parasole (Part Two)
The two discuss their DJ techniques, tribal techno, great DJs/live acts, and why it all still keeps them raving decades later.
Mar 29, 2016•57 min
Episode 013 – Anthony Parasole (Part One)
This week we catch up with Brooklyn's Anthony Parasole to chat about New York dance music, DJ philosophy, and his residency at Berghain.
Mar 22, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Episode 012 – Rave Curious’ Joshua Glazer
'Rave Curious' host Joshua Glazer teams up with Zahn for the second of a two-part special spread across each others' podcasts! The media, love it or hate it...it's the driving force that introduces the world to new music. We talk to a media veteran about the ins and outs of music journalism.
Mar 16, 2016•1 hr 11 min
Episode 011 – Spencer Parker
"WORK THEM Records" boss Spencer Parker stops by to discuss the rapid rise of his label, what makes for a great party, and what he does when he winds down at home.
Mar 14, 2016•1 hr 36 min
Episode 010 – John Osborn & Tim Xavier (Part Two)
This is the second part of the interview with Tim Xavier and John Osborn! Eurorack gets put on blast, John talks about the Substance parties, and MP3 snobbery gets debunked.
Mar 08, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Episode 009 – John Osborn & Tim Xavier (Part One)
TW is back from a week break! John and Tim stopped by Zahn's for a fancy gentleman's chat. The three debate a variety of subjects this week, tune in!
Feb 29, 2016•1 hr 17 min
Episode 008 – Kyle Geiger (Part Two)
Kyle's back for round two of his interview! The two go down the list on a variety of topics this week. Check it out!
Feb 15, 2016•1 hr 20 min
Episode 007 – Kyle Geiger (Part One)
Since his debut release on Drumcode eight years ago, Kyle Geiger has maintained a very modest, humble and genuine approach to the music industry which has gained him a ton of supporters on and off the dance floor. This isn't his story, but here we get to know him more personally.
Feb 09, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Episode 006 – Mike Parker
As both a painter and a musician, Mike Parker lives and breathes art. We discuss the process and motivation behind his unique minimalist aesthetic that he has focused on perfecting for nearly 20 years.
Feb 02, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Episode 005 – Adam X
The legendary Adam X stops by to chat about industrial music, techno, graffiti and running a record shop in post-9/11 New York. Grab a pencil, it's time to take some notes.
Jan 25, 2016•1 hr 34 min
Episode 004 – Ambivalent
Big records and big labels come with lots of judgment and expectation. Dustin & Kevin go deep about success and struggle behind the scenes.
Jan 21, 2016•1 hr 48 min
Episode 003 – Mark Verbos
From the early days as a Midwest rave hero to founding a synthesizer company today, Mark Verbos swings by to chat about life, music, and GEAR.
Jan 18, 2016•1 hr 36 min
Episode 002 – Kurt Eckes & the Drop Bass Network
Duct-taping people to trees, taking lots of acid, and Richie Hawtin playing Black Sabbath records. This is Kurt Ecks’ story about the rise of the Drop Bass Network in the 90s.
Jan 11, 2016•1 hr 58 min
Episode 001 – Drunkcast with Truncate & Drumcell
Zahn and the gang progressively get more drunk as they ponder life’s toughest questions.
Jan 09, 2016•2 hr 18 min
Episode 000 – Preamble Ramble with Dustin Zahn
It's 8 straight painful minutes of crash-and-burn as Dustin Zahn starts the podcast series off on his own, talking about what you can expect from future episodes.
Jan 09, 2016•8 min
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