Max Raskin is one half of the production duo Manakinz, a long-standing resident DJ at Glasgow’s legendary Sunday Circus, and also an improv live performer, pub quiz host, voice actor and more. On this podcast we chat about his introduction to dance music, how he met Harri to form Manakinz, and why he loves being silly.

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:40) Introduction to Dance Music, The Arches, and early DJing

(00:21:14) Sunday Circus Club Night/Residency, and Max Raskin the magician (Max’s Grandfather)

(00:36:53) Teaming up with Harri from Subclub for Manakinz, T in the Park, and Pub Quiz Hosting

(00:48:37) Voice Acting, and using AI creatively

(00:57:05) Outro

PODCAST INFO

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5

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SOCIAL MAX RASKIN

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SOCIAL KIERAN APTER

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On this episode, I caught up with singer-songwriter Luke La Volpe and DJ/producer Christian Rogers ahead of our Rhythms for Relief Gaza fundraising gig.

We chatted about how summer’s been so far, music, the Oasis world tour, TV series, holidays, festivals, and more.

RHYTHMS FOR RELIEF GAZA FUNDRAISER:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rhythmsforrelief/1763703

PODCAST INFOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcastsYoutube Shorts: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:22) Summer so far, The Fox & The Dame, and Christian's latest single

(00:17:32) FLY, Nauticus Bar, and Grappling Tournaments

(00:32:46) Holiday plans, Oasis/Arctic Monkeys and music production/recording

(00:51:45) Spotify/Soundcloud, Festivalling, and Mobland/Department Q

(01:08:00) Lake Tahoe/Burning Man travel stories, T in the Park, and quick fire patter questions

(01:26:34) Rhythms for Relief Gaza Fundraiser, and Outro

SOCIAL LUKE LA VOLPEInsta: https://www.instagram.com/lukelavolpeTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukelavolpeFacebook: //www.facebook.com/lukelavolpe

SOCIAL CHRISTIAN ROGERS

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Ross Anderson is a public speaker and consultant specialising in wellbeing sciences and human optimisation. With a background in psychology, Ross is a member of the British Psychological Society and the European Union of Sleep Research Societies. Through his project, Beyond Baseline, he helps individuals and organisations achieve lasting personal and professional transformation, working with major clients like Nike, Dell, and the UFC.

In this episode, we dive into Ross’s early life, the core psychological needs that drive human behaviour, the critical role of sleep, the impact of technology and social media on wellbeing, and much more.

INFO

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Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcasts

Youtube Shorts: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts(

00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:33) Ross’s early life, drugs, environment, and becoming a product of your surroundings

(00:20:04) Mental training, social media/technology, and interference psychology

(00:34:33) Sleep, building community, and Betterman

(00:50:43) Mission statement + outro

SOCIAL ROSS ANDERSON

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Insta Beyond Baseline: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_baseline_/?hl=en

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER

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Luke La Volpe is an award-winning singer-songwriter with a Scottish number one single under his belt. In this episode, we dive into all things music—his creative process, plans for an album, and much more.

INFO

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326

Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4

Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcasts

Youtube Shorts:

https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:12) Gigging/touring, writing, and the journey into music

(00:09:44) The West Lothian music scene, supporting Lewis Capaldi, and a drunken performance

(00:17:48) Writing process, inspirations, and reaching the Scottish number one spot

(00:28:56) Writing an album, studio collaborations, and teaching music

(00:36:40) Favourite films and tracks, streaming services, and social media

(01:00:15) Touching moments, the fox, and the Barrowlands

(01:08:06) Dogs, The Young Fathers, and Kendrick at The Superbowl

(01:17:31) Future plans, links + outro

SOCIAL LUKE LA VOLPE

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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukelavolpe

Facebook: //www.facebook.com/lukelavolpe

SOCIAL KIERAN APTER

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Brian Hyslop is a professional MMA fighter and mental fortitude coach. In this episode, we discuss his life, travels, fighting career, time in prison, mental fortitude, and much more.

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EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: ⁠⁠https://paradaiza.com/⁠⁠ Paradaiza Insta: ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:42 Acting, kids training, and early life

00:13:38 Stabbing, first experience of prison, and introduction to MMA

00:26:48 Traveling, fighting, and family

00:55:40 Training with Conor Mcgreggor, close protection, and working for Andrew Tate

01:05:56 Spanish jail, faith, and fighting for PFL

01:29:55 Mental fortitude, coaching, and advice for men going through a hard time

01:38:25 Outro

SOCIAL BRIAN HYSLOP

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Marcel Vogel is a DJ, producer, and record label owner based in Amsterdam. In this episode, we discuss his musical inspirations, the story behind his label Lumberjacks in Hell, and what makes Amsterdam so special.

INFO Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part...

Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/j-xYDDoI0Oc?si=tSc322ikSRIz8kxt

Youtube shorts: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQWBYTZVMv1oKKxJIqEoLTOA1dr7k0XTV&si=wddIycwogZYjCZtZ - EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: ⁠https://paradaiza.com/⁠ Paradaiza Insta: ⁠ / paradaiza ⁠

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:24) Early life and music listening, staying sober,

(00:16:35) The love parade, buying records/learning to DJ, and Amsterdam

(00:35:55) Lumberjacks in Hell, top picks, and what’s coming up

(00:52:55) ADE, plans, and life outside of music

()01:01:06) Outro

SOCIAL MARCEL VOGEL

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJMarcelVogel/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/marcel-vogel-dj-mixes

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