The Apter Party Podcast

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) OutroPODCAST 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/shortsSOCIAL MAX RASKINInsta: https://www.instagram.com/max.raskinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxraskinSOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusicEPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza/?hl=enWeb: ⁠https://paradaiza.com⁠

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/1763703PODCAST 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 OutroSOCIAL LUKE LA VOLPEInsta: https://www.instagram.com/lukelavolpeTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukelavolpeFacebook: //www.facebook.com/lukelavolpeSOCIAL CHRISTIAN ROGERSInsta: https://www.instagram.com/christianrogersdjTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianrogersdjSOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusicEPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza/?hl=enWeb: ⁠https://paradaiza.com⁠

Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves are a Scottish band who’ve been making serious moves in the UK music scene. Their 2023 album Unmask The Circus went to number one in the Scottish albums chart, and they’ve built a loyal following through hard graft, strong songs, and big live energy.In this episode we talk about everything from touring and recording to songwriting influences, favourite TV shows, thoughts on AI, and more.INFOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part... Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠   / @theapterparty   Shorts: ⁠   / @theapterparty  00:00:00) Intro(00:01:39) How the band came together, the West Lothian music scene, and musical influences/inspirations(00:13:39) Writing process, where the band name came from, and lyrical content(00:25:20) Sentimental songs, sampling The Godfather, and good TV series(00:40:14) Fan engagement, social media, Spotify, and AI(00:54:16) writing the album, Touring with Lewis Capaldi, and current plans(01:12:10) Live performances, Scottish Bands(01:17:03) Curveball Questions/Links(01:25:37) OutroSOCIAL MARK SHARP & THE BICYCLE THIEVESInsta: https://www.instagram.com/marksharpmusic/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebicyclethievesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marksharpmusician/SOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta:   / kieranapter  Tiktok:   / kieranapterfacebook:     / kieranaptermusic  EPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta:   / paradaiza  Web: https://paradaiza.comRHYTHMS FOR RELIEF GAZA FUNDRAISER:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rhythmsforrelief/1763703

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.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(00:01:33) 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 + outroSOCIAL ROSS ANDERSONInsta: https://www.instagram.com/rossandersonofficial/?LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossandersonspeakertrainerInsta Beyond Baseline: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_baseline_/?hl=enSOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusicEPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta: https://www.instagram.com/paradaizaWeb: https://paradaiza.com

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.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(00:01:12) 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 + outroSOCIAL LUKE LA VOLPEInsta: https://www.instagram.com/lukelavolpeTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukelavolpeFacebook: //www.facebook.com/lukelavolpeSOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusicEPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta: https://www.instagram.com/paradaizaWeb: https://paradaiza.com

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. 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: ⁠ ⁠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 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brianhyslop SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/ Tiktok: https: ://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

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 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/marcel.voge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJMarcelVogel/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/marcel-vogel-dj-mixes SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta:   / kieranapter   Tiktok: https: ://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook:   / kieranaptermusic  

Dictator are a four-piece indie-pop band that have been making waves in the British music scene in recent years. They recently supported Young Fathers and picked up the award for Best Alternative Rock Band at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. In this episode, we're joined by the band's frontman, Michael Campbell, to discuss all things music. We dive into the history of the band, their live performances, Michael's creative process for writing songs, and much more. 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: ⁠⁠⁠    / @theapterparty   Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠   / @theapterparty   - EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: https://paradaiza.com/ Paradaiza Insta:   / paradaiza   (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:27) Connections, background, and introduction to music (00:15:20) Writing music, meeting the band, and influences  (00:30:05) Hip hop, live performances, and Young Fathers (00:45:15) Gaining momentum, the compound effect, and creative process  (01:03:00) Lyrics, songs, and the story behind the name (01:19:50) Collaborating with Bemz, Robert Carlisle, and what’s coming next  (01:28:40) Outro + links  SOCIAL DICTATOR Web: https://www.dictatorband.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dictatorband Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DictatorBand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dictvtor SOCIAL KIERAN APTER SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: ⁠⁠  / kieranapter   Tiktok: ⁠⁠  / kieranapter   Facebook: ⁠  / kieranaptermusic  

DJ Dribbler/For Mankind is a renowned DJ and author, who currently holds a residency at the legendary Pikes Hotel in Ibiza. In this episode we discuss the seminal early 90's Edinburgh club night 'Pure'; his experiences touring Europe with Orbital; his life and DJing adventures in New York and Ibiza; as well as his book Harry's Kebabs 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 EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: https://paradaiza.com/ Paradaiza Insta: https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:20) Moving from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, introduction to DJing, and the early days of the Edinburgh rave scene (00:09:45) Glasgow, Pure, and Touring with Orbital (00:23:00) New York, giving up alcohol, and Tokyo (00:45:15) Ibiza, Pikes, and Harry’s Kebabs (01:04:15) Links/outro SOCIAL DJ DRIBBER/FOR MANKIND/HARRY'S KEBABS Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dj_dribbler Insta: https://www.instagram.com/harryskebabsfc_thetakeaway Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djdribbler SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Cammy Donnelly is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who competes on the biggest stages in the world of submission grappling. In this episode we discuss his journey into martial arts, his new gym in Glasgow, as well his time training over seas along side some of the most accomplished athletes in the sport. 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: ⁠⁠⁠    / @theapterparty   Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠   / @theapterparty   EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: https://paradaiza.com/ Paradaiza Insta: https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:27) Early Life (00:27:00) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, introduction to martial arts, and early competitions (01:02:37) Training with the best, trip to Quatar, and Craig Jones (01:21:09) New gym, Jiu Jitsu advice, and favourite submission (01:35:00) Future goals and ADCC (01:37:36) Links/outro SOCIAL CAMMY DONNELY/META-TECH GRAPPLING ACADEMY Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cammydonnelly Insta: https://www.instagram.com/metatechacademy Web: https://www.metatechacademy.co.uk/ SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta:   / kieranapter   Tiktok:   / kieranapter   Facebook:   / kieranaptermusic