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This year makes the 50th anniversary of David Mancuso’s ’The Loft’, what has been deemed the most influential party in history. What is it that makes them so important? In short, these parties have come to stand as an inimitable celebration of community and love. Allie sits down with author, professor, and co-founder of Lucky Cloud Sound System and All Our Friends, Tim Lawrence, to discuss the healing power of dancing, David and his principles for what makes a great party, the necessity of change in club culture, and more. This conversation is a special one that will surely instil a feeling of hope as we await those special dance floor connections once again.

In this episode, Theresa and Elisabeth guide you through the lesser-known and student-friendly streaming platforms to continue to broaden your cinematic horizons during the lockdown. From the big screen to the home screen, we introduce you to directors and programs that we think are a must-see as film enthusiasts. Learn all about Almodovar in this new episode of Roomies at the Movies.

Akos Erdosi tells us about smuggling gerbils over the polish border. Benny Zurlo, Diederik Zuurmond and Lara Ricote smuggle their borderline jokes into the studio, bringing breaking news and water-breaking news!

How much did the American election cost? Why don’t Western media talk about terrorism in the Middle East? On today’s episode of UVA RADIO NEWS, Michela Grasso and Marlene Bruhl will guide you through these crazy times

Arthur Vacca en Babette Stolk hadden eigenlijk een podcast voorbereid over de aftermath van de Amerikaanse verkiezingen... die zijn er alleen nog niet. Al improviserend hebben ze het over het kiessysteem in Amerika en een potentiële nieuwe terreurgolf in Europa, luister mee!

Nisa Ceylan and Patrick McCallion have a chat about performing during COVID-19, homesickness and anxieties about the future. McCallion’s upcoming single Millenial Love with the band The New Nostalgia will be out on November 6.

The Donkcast. There is another... episode. That's right folks! It's time for some donkity donking donks. The music has only gotten harder over the summer and our beautiful hosts, Felix Faillace, Adam Tamimi and Rom Dog, spent much of August on a donk retreat in Wroclaw. There they studied the intricate magic of donk music. In this return episode they discuss their findings at great length, leading to rigorous debate around what constitutes a 'true' donk song.

For this episode of the Uva RADIO Theatre Mystery Feature Luc Huijgens puts us in the headspace of a wretched, subterranean creature capable of mimicking the human form perfectly. Tonight, Tom the socialoid, armed with nothing but his flesh-disguise and less-than-extensive knowledge of human behavior, is to hunt the most dangerous game... drunk university students. How does he expect to bring someone back to his nest for consumption? Will the students catch on to his charade in time to save their lives? And to what lengths will the socialoid go to keep himself from drinking alcohol? The single most toxic substance known to his species.

This week death is a cometh in the form of 1930s horror films. In Fährmann Maria, he is particularly inept whilst in The Ninth Guest he puts on a mean spread. Tune in to hear the two dashing B Team heroes George Abbott and Elliot Bloom dissect what make these delectable uncut gems.

We have arrived. D-Day 2020. Trump or Biden shall be the next US president. Felix Faillace and Elmer are back with another episode of Party Roulette to guide you through this intriguing election. Discussion then diverts to debates around potential statehood for Puerto Rico and DC. Felix says aye, Elmer says nay. DING DING DING.

In a dual world, creation and documentation are boiling in the same pot as the neurosoup that creates sublimity. Art is the spoon that mends it all together from our narrative, to a global discourse. George Rallis sits down with artist, Aurelien Lepetit to discuss mediality, artistic practice and the necessity of its non-completion.

Another powerful guest joins us. Let's go deep into what happens when you're trying to study, and get inspiration from an amazing life story. Aramayis Petrosyan and Nathan Ordonez will guide you through the Pit of Fear

On the eve of the US Presidential election, Niall Moore takes a moment with UvA lecturer Penny Sheets Thibaut. To reflect on where America has been over the last few months and, whatever happens, tomorrow, where it goes from here.

Vandaag besprekken Babette Stolk en Audrey de Ridder de protesten in Polen, de machtsmisbruik binnen de belastingsdienst en the looks van Hoekstra... en dat allemaal met een kater. Luister mee!

Right to abortion in Poland, a new constitution in Chile and water on the Moon; you can hear about this and much more (If you are courageous enough to listen to a hilarious Trump ad) on today’s episode of UVA RADIO NEWS with Michela Grasso and Nora O’Dea.

We hope you're hungry. In this Episode Lottie and Marta prepare a poetic meal for you, with an appetiser of metaphors and side salad of groceries. Marta brought along Allen Ginsberg's "A Supermarket in California", a supermarket trip which questions consumerism and philosophises the nuclear family. Lottie offered us Li-Young Lee's "Persimmons", an exploration of identity and cultural assimilation through bright Chinese fruit and childlike innocence. Literally, food for thought.

Maybe we can’t go clubbing for the time being, but this week, Tumbling Dice’s Allison Hatch brings the dance floor to you. For Episode 8, London-based producer and DJ Petals in Sound spices things up with a guest mix of soulful deep house and 4x4 aces. Check out her debut EP, Palace, released last month on Boyanza Records. Tracklist: Petals in Sound — Conure Tonico Pete Dafeet — Vanguard Melody (Nail Remix) Lovebreak — We Love Each Other Scruscru — Teuf De Ouf (feat. Jehan) Bruise — Wildflower Petals in Sound — Buoyancy (Leigh D Oliver Remix) Hidden Spheres — Bill Loves You Omar S — Oops Hurlee — Favorite Jazz RareTwo Inc. — Cum 2Geza Midland — Double Trouble Baltra — Supreme Jon Sable — Grey Paper Moon (Chaos in the CBD Mix) DJ Seinfeld — U Bicep — Aura Petals in Sound — Titahi Bay

In this high-testosterone boys-only episode, Benny Zurlo, Ákos Erdősi and Diederik Zuurmond talk waving at prostitutes, the esoteric rituals of the catholic church, the effect of racism on the economy, getting rick-rolled by Donald Trump, penis-size, long-distance running, gangbangs, Darth Gaydar, tropical communism and pinterest tattoos.

In this weeks episode, Theresa and Elisabeth talk all about adulting. We all know: being an adult is really damn hard sometimes. But don’t worry, you’re not alone, the Roomies send warm wishes and introduce you to their cinematic heroes that will bring you through November safely: We’re Bringing to you an in depth discussion of “The Nest” (Sean Durkin, 2020) and “Rocks” (Sarah Gavron, 2019), as well as a long list of honourable and equally dishonourable mentions.

UVA RADIO interviews takes a psychedelic vibe today and brings you Daan Keiman, a spiritual guide. Are you curious to discover how truffles can make our lives better? Or whether Dean would take hallucinogens with Mark Rutte? Tap to know more!