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Australia in the WorldEp. 146: Darren, on anything and everythingOn the eve of Donald Trump’s second inauguration, one of the podcast’s editors, Corbin Duncan, interviews Darren in a “ask me anything” format, asking both his own questions and those submitted by friends of the podcast. How did Darren come to studying economic security and is there a framework for practising it? Are we returning to a world of spheres of influence? Is foreign interference being normalised? How is the ‘pivot to Asia’ going? Have we reached peak democracy? Who will be the geopolitical winners of decarbonisation? Can academics influence foreign policy and are they self-censoring?
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanThe New Lost Dunlavy Episode | Blake MillsBy popular demand, we present the new lost Dunlavy episode. Longtime listeners know that Darren and Duncan originally recorded 10 podcasts before publishing the very first one, as practice. One of those, referenced in early talks about the guys' dearly beloved Dunlavy speakers, was a thorough explanation of how they landed them for free, and insights gleaned from owning them. As requested, the guys do another complete Dunlavy-focused episode, but this time with new insights and a lot more info about the eponymous designer, John Dunlavy. The album recommendation pulls out a gem from a very talented young person's already swelling...2024-03-0652 min
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanRoom Treatment As We See It | Voces8In this episode, a listener requests a deeper dive into room treatment for optimizing sound in a HiFi listening space, and the fellas oblige. In fact, Darren and Duncan leap at the chance to talk about the curious look of some commercial treatment products, bemoan the high prices of some seemingly cheap-to-develop elements, and generally touch on many important elements of the entire equation. The Album of The Week this time hits a different genre than usual, with a record from one of the top modern choral groups recording today.
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Six Strings of TensionSSOT 17 - Darren Cross (DC Cross; Gerling; Jep and Dep; etc.)For the first time on the podcast we have the privilege of being joined by a guitarist extraordinaire from that most illustrious of cities straddling between the Pacific coast and Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia. He is a man with three decade's worth of experience as an active musician and DJ, and is currently carving out a path as an ecstatic primitive acoustic guitarist who dabbles in the blues-rooted traditions of American Primitive, but also bends this medium into what can be termed "madcap ambient" forms - most evident on his most recent album, Wizrad, which dropped last Friday. This...2023-11-052h 02
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWe're Back! New Season Format Announcement, Plus An AlbumApologies for the wait. Apologies for the sound glitches and skips in this one - still figuring out the new mobile recording rig. But the boys of The HiFi Podcast are back, and in this pre-season announcement, Darren and Duncan explain the plan for the next chapter of the podcast, which will now be divided into seasons and feature shorter but more focused episodes. Listen through to the end to hear the new album of the week, and stay tuned and hold tight while the guys get busy pre-recording the next season of your favorite HiFi show. Don't forget to...2023-09-1523 min
The Community Cricket PodcastLearning From the Past to Improve the Future, with Duncan StoneThis week our conversation is with Duncan Stone, author of the book “Different Class – The Untold Story of English Cricket”, which explores the notion of inclusion and exclusion within cricket at all levels. It was a conversation we undertook in the hope that doing so would help to contextualise current day issues in cricket, and then to consider how we might pro-actively impact the game so it could have a more inclusive future; clearly a highly topical conversation at any time, but doubly so in the context of the ICEC report which was released earlier this summer. Duncan shares some o...2023-09-0531 min
The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan137: From Negative to Positive: 3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Cash Flow ft. Darren CioffiSPECIAL RELEASE EPISODE: This is a replay of a recent Entrepreneur Masters Series webinar recorded on January 25 with guest expert Darren Cioffi, is a speaker, author, accountant, leadership and operational expert. Leaning on his over 30 years’ experience in working with numerous clients across many industries, as both an accountant and a C-Level executive, he has taken the lessons learned and the best practices from thoseexperiences and now provides business consulting services to clients across the country. More recently he is the co-host of the highly acclaimed digital television show “The Business Power Hour with Darren and the...2023-03-131h 25
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanDuncan's Next Half-Day Speaker ProjectAfter a visit to chez Tweak to hear the always-improving desktop system, Darren decided to push Duncan into a project the best way he knew how: by giving him a pair of Seas Excel tweeters and posing the question, "what if you had state-of-the-art soft domes in that thing?" Talking, of course, about Duncan's improbably excellent 2-day speaker project, and in this episode the guys talk about the next possible iteration of the silly little first-order gems. Listener questions are answered, a blind study on network switches is shared, and the album of the week ventures into Brazilian tradition.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanA Case For (And Against) the Integrated AmplifierIn this episode, the pros and cons of the integrated amplifier are covered in typical Hifi Podcast style. Darren shares impressions and experience from the perspective of a designer, and both guys try to frame the situations where the integrated approach is either better or... not better. This week's questions share a common theme which takes Duncan back into recording engineer jibber jabber, and the solo viola de gamba performance as the album of the week is a can't miss.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanRemembering Bascom H. KingIn this episode, Darren and Duncan reflect on their experiences with friend and mentor Bascom King, whose recent passing has taken a great mind from the HiFi community. Bascom was an audiophile engineering legend and responsible for many incredible amplification designs over a long career. Hear about how he inspired so many, and learn a little about his upcoming posthumous amplifier release, the BHK 600 amplifiers. The guys also read a couple of emails, and this week's album recommendation comes by way of Australia and is one to not miss.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanThe Hardest and Easiest Instruments to RecordIn this episode, Darren asks Duncan questions about recording different instruments. Duncan dives into a number of pro audio topics en route to categorizing instruments by their difficulty in recording. A question about powering Dunlavy speakers is answered, and several listener-emailed music recommendations are shared. This week's album is the latest from an artist whose music has been picked for the album of the week before, but this may be his best work yet.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanLessons From Our DIY Speaker JourneyDarren's and Duncan's DIY speaker project from several years back is the topic du jour in this episode of The HiFi Podcast. The guys offer tips and inspiration in describing the DIY journey from beginning to completion, from driver choice to final damping moves. This week's album recommendation is a soothingly simple recording of jazz standards from two delicate players playing in a sonically glorious room.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanHow To Use Ferrite Cores, And Other Audiophile QuestionsIn this episode, hosts Darren and Duncan reach again into the questions inbox to answer listeners who have emailed in their audio curiosities. Roon compatibility with BluOS devices, how and where to use ferrite cores, eliminating RF from nearby 5G towers and other questions are answered. This week's album recommendation features a rare gaffe, where the guys talk about their album pick but describe the name of a different album entirely. They blame the late night of recording after hours of ABX blind testing, but will present both albums on the website and "Albums" page to make up for it.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWhat Motivates Us?In this episode of The Hifi Podcast, hosts Darren and Duncan reflect on what motivates each to work in the industry and try their best to bring something new to the scene. Darren talks about his evolution in amplifier design, why he puts effort into discovering unique and new topologies and what motivates him these days after many circuits discovered. Duncan discusses how his upbringing inspires him to design cable products that bring the listener closer to an experience which places the musician on a personal level, and why that's a place of comfort for him. This week's album recommendation...2022-03-232h 00
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanTalking Aurender & Streaming with Ari MargolisIn this episode, a guest with a lot of experience in music streaming and streamer technology joins the podcast. Ari Margolis, a young dad, local audiophile and friend of the guys stops by to chat about Aurender's approaches and technology, and to help answer common questions about the art of high-end streaming for the modern audiophile. Naturally, a listener question about streamers is discussed, and Ari even picks the album of the week recommendation, which is a killer choice and a new band to hosts Darren and Duncan.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWhat Is Bridge Tied Load, or BTL?Darren answers a question that has been in Duncan's mind for a while: What does Bridge Tied Load or BTL mean as it relates to amplifier design? The guys answer a question about properly powering a big set of Dunlavy speakers from a listener who stumbled across a big pair for a great price. The album of the week is only found on Bandcamp, and it features a couple acoustic virtuosos Duncan has followed for years.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanLive Versus Recorded Sound, And More QuestionsThe show is back after a week break to deal with Duncan's Covid bout and the installation of PS Audio's new speakers at Darren's house. Questions were stacking up, so the guys took this week to pick their favorites and deliver an all-questions episode. After a check-in with a listener suffering from "tweakitis AKA restless audiophile syndrome," the guys talk about live versus recorded sound, tall speakers in a low-ceiling room, bypassing binding posts and more. This week's album comes from a pair of brothers in Switzerland whose jazz influences vary from Balkan to British to Brazilian.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWacky Audio StoriesIn this episode, Darren and Duncan trade stories related to audio that are either funny, uncomfortable or just plain unexpected. A great listener question about where to go after a component breaks is answered, and the album of the week was chosen in part because Duncan could not get the songs out of his head.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanMisconceptions In Audio, Vol. 1In this episode of The Hifi Podcast, Darren and Duncan explore what they see as several misconceptions in the audio hobby. Class D amps, recording quality and audiophile cables are included the discussion, which is by no means a comprehensive list but a first pass at the common audiophile subject matter. A few listener questions are also answered, and this week's album recommendation is a fantastic full-length debut from an L.A. based group that offers spacious imagery and a stunning, well-defined center vocal throughout.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanOp-Amp Rolling, And Other QuestionsAfter the usual intro segments, this is another hefty episode of listener questions. Topics covered include finding speakers that jibe with a hyperacusis condition, locally served music files versus streamed, updates on Darren's server experience, and more. In the middle of the podcast somewhere, hosts Darren and Duncan point folks who want to contribute to the 'cast toward a local audiophile in need, who experienced a recent loss. The album of the week comes by way of France, and features a 5-string bass player whose albums always seem to exhibit the most exquisite recording quality.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanPreparing For The WorstIt's been a hell of a week here in Colorado, and after the fires and the fallout, the idea of how to protect your hifi system from danger and disaster seemed like an appropriate topic for this week's podcast. In this episode, Darren and Duncan discuss inrush currents and voltage spikes associated with some of the problems Mother Nature can throw at you, as well as flooding and more, and they offer ways to protect your beloved gear in the event that the worst comes to reality. The album of the week is an exciting one for Duncan, featuring a...2022-01-051h 57
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanPerfecting The Party Zone, Part 2Just about a year ago, a listener in Brooklyn, NY reached out with some ideas about building an all-Klipsch-Heritage-based dancehall and party space in the basement of his new house. In the year since, he got right to it, wasting no time and creating a space that his producer friends and he believe puts on some of the best-sounding dance parties in the whole region. In this episode, he checks back in with a few more questions and a ton of information about the year of parties that has Darren and Duncan wishing they were New Yorkers, if just to...2021-12-292h 18
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanNearfield Versus Farfield ListeningAs audiophiles, we listen in many different styles and sizes of rooms. Our spaces to setup well-tuned systems are, more often than not, the only ones we're given to work with. On the other side of the coin, sometimes it's the gear we already have which tells us what kind of space it should be in, and more specifically, how close we should listen. In this episode, Darren and Duncan talk about the pros and cons of nearfield, midfield and farfield listening as it relates to speaker type and sonic presentation. And this being the thick of the holiday season...2021-12-222h 13
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanUnderstanding the Gain-Bandwidth Product of Op-AmpsWelcome back! In this episode, Darren, designer of an amplifier that TAS just named "2021 Product of the Year (huzzah!)," takes us patiently and steadily through a basic concept involving operational amplifiers, or amps-on-a-chip, explaining how feedback is heavily used in many modern op-amps to broaden what, in some cases, is a staggeringly low bandwidth to begin with. Don't worry - if Duncan can understand this by the end of the show, so can you. Don't miss more questions and a surprising yet completely amazing album recommendation to round out the show.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanThe Preamplifier As A System SpiceIn this episode, hosts Darren and Duncan discuss preamplifiers, starting with the "why" and continuing through the "what" and "how". Some preamplifier makers out there are aiming for a neutral sound... but is that really what we want in a preamplifier? Darren's opinion on this as one of the possible roles of the box in the middle of a system chain might surprise some. This week's album recommendation features an amazingly out-of-the-box young cello player and his debut album from a few years back. As always, several listener questions are answered, including an interesting excoriation for a curious misstep in...2021-12-011h 59
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanRadio Frequency: The 800MHz GorillaIn a recent episode, hosts Darren and Duncan talked about a system's ability to collect and drain RF interference through the connected enclosures and low-impedance paths to ground. In this show, the guys -- and Darren specifically -- drill down further into high frequency bogey man land. Are modern chassis boxes even good at being faraday cages? How do designers maximize effectiveness in removing RF from a circuit, and what about tubes? Lots of questions answered in this fairly geeky episode of The Hifi Podcast. Stay tuned, because the album of the week is jaw-dropping.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWhat Is Intermodulation Distortion?"Not all distortion is horrible" is a notion many come to observe at some point along the audiophile journey. Maybe that's not the best way to put it. How about, "some distortions are less horrible than others".In past episodes of The Hifi Podcast, Darren and Duncan have talked about complex versus simple distortions, and the fact that simple circuits and simple devices distort simply. And simple distortion is much, much more tolerable to our ears.Intermodulation distortion (IMD) is a complex beast of a distortion, creating byproducts of the difference between competing frequencies. A s...2021-09-291h 36
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWell That Explains A Lot...The owner of a very popular U.S. hifi audio cable maker calls hifi audio "a drug." And he's not wrong at all. Think of the yearning to listen after periods of being away from our systems. Think of the teleportation to a different place when everything's clicking. Think of the times we had to bargain, beg and borrow to upgrade to the next best thing. And on that topic, think about how we chase the audio dragon and are always interested in "better," or at least "different."Hifi is a drug, and in this episode, after...2021-09-221h 26
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanShielding, Grounding, Draining and IsolationWhen it comes to wave frequencies, sound waves we can hear live near the absolute bottom of any spectrum you wish to peruse. Sound waves are not electromagnetic or radio waves, but to an RF engineer they might as well be “DC.”And sound waves, though different, can in one way or another be affected by these other guys. Radio frequency and electromagnetic waves can influence the electronics we use as source gear or amplifiers, thereby changing the sound waves we hear.None of this is news, especially to audio designers. But in this week’s podc...2021-09-152h 18
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanRMAF, Nooooooo!!!For podcast hosts Darren and Duncan, the hifi audio expo Rocky Mountain Audio Festival was more than their "hometown show." Years before the two worked in the industry, the show represented a connection to the whole world of audio, accessible through a portal just down the road. It was as close to audiophile teleportation as it got for the guys.In more recent years, it took on a new feeling as the two began to represent their companies and transition to the other side of the audio show affair. And after years of stressed-out system setups in h...2021-09-102h 06
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanShould A Masterpiece Be Updated?When bringing a vintage piece back to its original glory, whether as a DIY project or with the help of a professional, you have to decide if the restoration is going to attempt to use vintage parts from the same era (if that's even a possibility), or whether newer and better components should be used.This is more of a temptation with speakers, as material science advancements have wrought incredible performance increases over the years. But it's also more challenging with speakers.Speaker drivers can be so unique and quirky that entire speaker designs can...2021-08-182h 16
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanThe Skinny On Harmonic DistortionIn this episode, the guys talk about harmonic distortion and the difference in sound between a steel beam hitting a concrete floor and a stack of bamboo hitting the same floor.What does a cheaper Class D amplifier have in common with the steel beam? What is negative second order harmonic? And what's so interesting about square waves for measuring amplifiers, when music is made of sines?These questions and more are answered as hosts Darren and Duncan discuss the nature of harmonics, and how different distortion characteristics affect human ears.Great questions...2021-08-112h 01
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanListening, Part 2: How We Compare GearThis week's episode is spurred from a listener question about how The Hifi Podcast hosts Duncan and Darren actually go about shooting out different pieces of gear in a reference system. Some say you should move quickly between A and B to avoid getting caught in biases and to stay within the "auditory memory window"; others suggest taking things slowly and letting subtle differences build up in your mind with time.Well, you must be new to hifi audio if you don't know that there are a ton of ways to do everything while still reaching a s...2021-07-281h 52
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanOne Year On, And Still Going StrongIn this episode, the hosts look back on the last year of podcasts, as this week's marks a year of recording for Darren and Duncan. Listen on to find out why this isn't the 53rd episode, and hear about how the idea for this show came about. From inventing new circuits while hiking in the woods to red lights and ribbon mics in the back yard, it's been an exhilarating and rewarding journey.
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The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWhat's Your Favorite [Fill In The Blank]?The audiophile hobby is a lot like cooking, and it behooves the chef to expose himself to as many sonic flavors as possible.But the audiophile hobby is also expensive, and like car collecting, the possibility of a wide range of exposure requires lots of time, money and probably a mix of both.This week on The Hifi Podcast, hosts Darren and Duncan pinch themselves about their years of access and exposure to all sorts of hifi gear, and they sort out for each other what devices and products have captured the #1 spot for themselves.2021-06-232h 26
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanPicking The Perfect Listening RoomWhen it comes to selecting a room for an audio system, many factors come to play. And many constraints need to be managed in order to get something reasonable for music playback.At the same time, a listening room at a ranch in Texas will have little in common with one in an apartment in Hong Kong. In this episode, Darren and Duncan discuss the needs of both rooms, and talk about the ideal conditions all of our rooms should aspire to.Two listener questions are tackled, one about taming a system’s forwardness with su...2021-06-162h 11
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanOne Simple Trick To Know You're On The Right PathIn this episode of The Hifi Podcast, hosts Darren and Duncan talk about one simple trick that will help you know you're on the right path when it comes to speaker setup and system integration.Following their advice, when you throw frequency response analysis out the window, literally, you're left to focus on elements of timing. And if you do this, it might just get you thinking about what's important in a hifi stereo system.This week's album recommendation comes from another legend of his chosen instrument, a modern maestro of the highest caliber. He's oft...2021-06-091h 16
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanBroken Glass, Missing Feet & Other Hazards Of Used HifiIn the used hifi market, shipping skills pay the bills. Which bills? Who knows. Heartache bills, perhaps.Seriously though, shipping knowledge specific to hifi (admittedly bizarre products that are fragile, heavy, delicate and absurdly weighted at the same time) can help prevent the abject tragedy of smashed hifi gear.In this episode of The Hifi Podcast, Darren and Duncan talk about the challenge of buying and selling hifi gear on the used market, but specifically look at shipping challenges.From crazy rigid enclosures to unbalanced chassis to fragile switches and knobs, audiophile equipment...2021-06-022h 16
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanChasing Holography / Why We Love Floating ImagesDoes a stereo system have to present floating, 3D images in order to be considered truly hifi? Does it need to be called "holographic" in order to be enjoyable?Does a bear poop in a toilet? Holographic sound may be one major thing both of The Hifi Podcast hosts chase, but it's not the only thing to love in a hifi system, by far.Regardless, many in the audiophile hobby are after this sort of fun, and as Darren and Duncan discuss, the elements which can have an effect on the holographic presentation of a...2021-05-261h 40
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanEvolution Of Taste For The AudiophileTaste is the reason we get into hifi audio, being the driver of our interest and also being held captive by our changing interests along the journey.The longer you spend in the audiophile hobby, or more specifically the more you improve a system and make it more revealing and resolving, the better the chance your tastes in music and perhaps sound character overall will evolve.This is all part of the trip that is this gear-laden, expensive and dizzying hobby. A hobby where the goals change constantly, and where hitting moving targets is a...2021-05-191h 18
The Drop in Podcast with Duncan Shaw016 - Darren Roberts - Action Sports Trainer and CoachThis week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by Darren Roberts - the man behind Action Sports Solutions. Following a career in the military, Darren now spends his time working with some of the top action sports athletes around the world, whether it be helping them get back to the top after falling victim to an injury, or working to avoid injury in the first place, Darren is at the heart of it all, there to make sure that his athletes receive all of the relevant care, rehab, and advice necessary for them to slot b...2021-05-191h 04
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWhen To Throw In The Towel On A Piece Of Hifi GearHifi audio can be finicky. Quite a few things can get in the way of showing off the potential magic of a component, making the buying process a rather maddening endeavor.Whether it's that the component isn't burned in yet, or it needs cabling with different electrical qualities, or whether, once inserted into a system, it then points to and shows off a weakness somewhere else in the chain.These are just some of the issues that get in the way of a new owner falling in love with a piece of gear, and in...2021-05-051h 44
Just Passing Through PodcastDuncan is to be Found Stroking Out as our Crypto Goes Through the FKG Roof.Send us a textEpisode 41Spring is here,bitches.As the weather gets better,the skies are blue and the sea is getting warmer Duncan has a meltdown as our Crypto goes through the fkg roof.I was averaging 5 messages an hour about three weeks ago and let me tell you l was slightly worried the he may have a huge stroke, but l talked him back from the ledge and now he is only checking the price 250 times a day.Also the super league has ever a European plan been...2021-04-2759 min
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanThe Gear Lover Versus The Music LoverIf you’ve ever heard to a locomotive passing left to right in your listening room before, you know there are some cool experiences to be had as an audiophile where music doesn’t even factor in.The great thing about this audiophile hobby is how stinkin’ broad it is and capable of making all kinds of interests and rabbit holes rewarding on their own.It’s true that there is a bit of disdain shown in some areas of the audiophile sphere for folks who would rather listen to gear than music, but in this wee...2021-04-141h 45
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWhere Do Audiophiles Come From?One has an audiophile dad, and the other's father is a composer, conductor and music professor. Both spent teenage years chasing better sound and experimenting with audio gear. Each has a unique taste for music, informed by years of aural experiences.In this week's episode of The Hifi Podcast, hosts Darren and Duncan walk down memory lane as each shares the story of how he became an audiophile. Purely for entertainment, this diversion from the usual audio topics still attracts some interesting audio-based discussion.Two separate listener questions about Chromecast audio devices feature as the quest...2021-04-072h 30Just Passing Through PodcastYou're 17,Working Abroad and the Man who is Supposed to be Looking out for you Shoots Himself in the FaceSend us a textEpisode 40 40 40 40!!!Life begins at 40 and yet he we are.Just short of a year n half in the making we get the band back together for another team episode having gone solo for a couple."You can call me a fuck wit as much as you want,I never shot myself in the face".Those were my parting words to a man so posh, yet as dumb as a bucket and unbelievably in a lofty position of power.I give you Mr.Mackain Bremner the first double barrelled...2021-04-0748 min
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWhat Is Input & Output Impedance, And Why Should I Care?It's a specification you see a lot when shopping for preamplifiers and amplifiers for a high end audio system: input and output impedance, expressed in the ohms. Watts are much more easy to understand relating to eventual experience, as well as frequency response bandwidth. But impedance?If you've ever wondered what sonic effect input and output impedance have and what role they play, settle down for this one because Darren explains it all. The discussion of impedance ultimately brings up capacitance in cables, so that's a cherry on top for the cable deniers. But it's all wrapped...2021-03-311h 35Just Passing Through PodcastPrince Phillip or Bernard Manning.Send us a textEpisode 37.As the World is mostly shut down the Japanese haven't missed a step and Duncan and l have been busier than ever.l have taken a couple of weeks off and Duncan is still plugging away at the rock face hanging on in there.Since a month has passed since we were last on we discuss shootings,Harry punching above his weight and what that leads too and a new competition "Phillip or Bernard" where Duncan has to guess who said it,Bernard Manning or Prince...2021-03-2556 min
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanTruth, Or Buffered Reality? What Audiophiles Want“You can’t handle the truth!” is a phrase that comes to mind on the topic of the revealing nature of a hifi system. Sometimes, we don’t want the actual reality of a crash cymbal in our listening rooms. Have you ever heard a crash cymbal from the “business end,” i.e. away from the drummer?In hifi audio, many paths lead to the same place, and many tweaks and changes can get you there in a unique way. There’s no reason a system must have all distortions completely neutralized, laying bare only the remaining distortions wh...2021-03-241h 24
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanNoise, The Audiophile's BaneNoise, noise noise. It's all noise. To the serious audiophile, reducing noise at every point of a stereo system is job #1. Compression artifacts keep us from touching MP3s with a ten foot pole. Digital streams must contain vanishing amounts of jitter. Conversion to analog requires careful filtering. Interconnects should reject RF and EMI, and hold their own in the vicinity of power cables. Power cables shield the system from the outside world. Mechanical isolation disconnects components from vibration noise. Power supply ripple is smoothed out. This audiophile hobby is completely obsessed with noise, and for good r...2021-03-172h 14
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanFuture-Fi: What May Lie Ahead For AudioWhat would it be like if the deleterious effects of room boundaries and interaction were a thing of the past? In the future, will audiophiles have the same problems we do now, or will we be arguing about the best-sounding audio software for our brain implants?Audiophiles tend to get bogged down in debate over our here-and-now problems like whether to bi-amp or what speaker cabinets are more inert than others. It can be a fun exercise to imagine the future possibilities with an audio buddy, and Darren and Duncan give it a go.Also i...2021-03-102h 07
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanSpeakers Speakers Speakers Speakers With Chris BrunhaverIn this week’s podcast, speaker expert and PS Audio design engineer Chris Brunhaver stops by once again to chat about his favorite topic: Photography.Just kidding, of course. Chris’ insights about how speakers work, what companies make what materials for whom and his seemingly endless and encyclopedic knowledge of the speaker industry are once again in the spotlight as hosts Darren and Duncan pepper him with questions about all things speakers.The guys also tackle a listener question about buying hifi gear online, and talk through suggestions for a another listener who recently had to m...2021-03-032h 19
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanDavid Versus... A Slightly Bigger David: Small vs Large Audio CompaniesIn the history of hifi audio, there have been many more truly small companies than those that can be considered large for the industry. There are specific pros and cons to both, and in this episode of The Hifi Podcast, hosts Darren and Duncan discuss the topic at length.Small companies like Morrison Audio or Linkwitz Labs can offer products that require more knowledge and setup than products from, say Bowers & Wilkins or Magnepan. The resulting sound can be exquisite, and offer a unique characteristic or approach.Conversely, a huge company like Sony can afford to l...2021-02-241h 47Just Passing Through Podcast"You Should've Kept Your Mouth Shut".Send us a textEpisode 36,As the World goes a little bit crazier day by day l put Duncan onto a story which, in turn l was put onto, by the Tim Dillon Show ,where a bloke in the US, obviously kills this couple for giving him shit for years and years by murdering them in front of their kid then killing himself.l am 100% behind the guy in this case.Also we come up with the best way to find out just how bad your town is by looking at how awful...2021-02-221h 04
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanExamining The Art Of RecordingJust outside PS Audio headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, lives one of the better recording studios in the area, called Coupe Studios. Between the audiophile equipment company and the recording studio lies a creek. Which seems like such a perfect analog for the knowledge barrier that exists between audiophiles and the recording world.Priorities among the two entities when it comes to design and execution are completely different, yet at a point some of the goals are the same. It's not surprising or really very problematic for recording engineers to not know about or care about audiophile desires, an...2021-02-172h 27
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanHow To Integrate A SubwooferThe addition of a subwoofer or subwoofers to a hifi system can be game-changing. Frequencies all over the spectrum can be made more clear and understandable with the support of existing sub frequencies to complete the transient music information.But none of that happens until the sub or subs are integrated properly with the speakers, blended in a way that their waves add to rather than detract from the main speakers.In this episode of The Hifi Podcast, Darren and Duncan go through the steps of subwoofer integration, from placement to level and crossover adjustment.2021-02-101h 52
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanAudio Show Nightmares And TriumphsA hifi audio trade show is a tale of two realities. One side features attendees -- end users and consumers -- hustling from room to room, auditioning possible or future purchases, and mixing and mingling with audio hobby friends from around the world. The surroundings are posh, the sounds are (hopefully) lush, and the excitement is high.However, from the manufacturers and dealers' perspective, the other reality is an effort in pretending everything is fine. Setup at a trade show resembles a reality TV game show, with contestants pulling their hair out as they fight off challenge...2021-02-031h 44
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanThe Myth Of The Genre-Agnostic Hifi SystemIf you’ve ever heard an album or a specific group of albums in your library sound amazing on your system, hang on to that memory. Once you make a change to your setup, you may notice an entirely different set of sounds and records coming to the forefront of recording and playback quality in your listening room.Systems grow, they change, and they settle in. It’s entirely possible that not every piece of music will be played back perfectly at all times, and that’s okay. In this episode of The Hifi Podcast, Darren and Duncan...2021-01-271h 24
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanThe Baffling Nature Of Burn-In, And Other FrustrationsYou're moving to a new house, and the dreaded system setup is on the horizon. You bought a new piece of gear that's supposed to wipe the floor with what you've currently got, but right out of the box, the opposite seems to be the case.Moving speakers inch by inch for hours and feeling like you're getting nowhere is an unfortunate part of the hifi audio hobby, whether we like it or not. The complete sonic change of character of new gear as it settles in can neither be measured or easily explained.Why...2021-01-202h 08
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanHifi On YouTube: Our TakeHave you ever stumbled upon a YouTube video showing off a piece of hifi gear, or perhaps an entire system? Knowing the limitations of such a lengthy and compromised signal chain as it relates to showcasing a fine-tuned stereo system, such a display can seem relatively useless for any meaningful understanding of what's going on.But is that completely true? The growing trend of showing off changes to a system or individual pieces of gear via video on YouTube is in part a response to a lack of hifi shows in our virus-dominated time, and also a...2021-01-131h 37
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanIdeal Audiophile Volume, And Other QuestionsIn this week’s episode, listener questions abound, and Darren and Duncan settle in to answer all of them. One listener shares his room size and speaker placement needs, and the guys consider some options about a speaker type for his situation.Another listener with wireless KEF LS50s wants to add tubes to the mix, and it turns out there are a few options out there for doing just that.A listener wonders whether it’s just him or if the windows being near his system tends to collapse the sound stage. A vin...2021-01-062h 08Just Passing Through Podcast"New Year New Me".You,My friend are in the Wrong Place.Send us a textEpisode #332021 Virus Gone?With our first year of podcasting behind us we barrel into this New Year.Having both being sick of this resolution,"New Year New Me" vibe.We provide you with the perfect antidote with Episode 33.So sit back and look over your new found waistline try do a few sit ups and enjoy the show.Darren and Duncan.Big shoutout our to our sponsors Regalo Select Shop for all your sporting needs.insta @regalo_select_shop https://www.instagram...2021-01-0447 min
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanWhy Does Good Vinyl Have The Magic?It's about the system, and everything therein matters. You may have heard this before. When it comes to records, excellent vinyl playback hinges on the interactive choices made when assembling not only the record player system but also the library.Beyond that, the physical constraints of the vinyl itself requires music on the black discs to be mastered differently than for digital, and released with more natural dynamic range.Further, the type of music that lends itself to vinyl lovers' libraries can offer more audiophile moments than many other genres and styles found in digital...2020-12-301h 51Just Passing Through PodcastWhen You're Finally Old enough to Realise all the Festive Family Drama is Brought on by Alcohol.Xmas `81 Ladies and Gentlemen.Send us a textEpisode #32Tis the season to get all that family drama out in the open,but not until the standard gallon of drink has been necked and the turkey has been carved.Duncan and l delve in to past festive periods that are punctuated with arguements,drinking,fighting and being sick.It appears that we are very similar in our experiences of Xmas in the 70s and 80s.Thank Christ all that has changed in our families nowadays and we have the calmness and serenity that Xmas should bring.2020-12-2451 min
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanMove Over, Sweet Spot: Perfecting The Party ZoneIn this week’s episode of The Hifi Podcast, Darren and Duncan focus on a couple of great listener questions. After the usual “what’s up with us, audio-wise” reports, the guys dig into the topic of how to decide when an audio product is ripe for a modification.Given recent podcast focus on tweaks and mods, and their own re-build projects involving a pair of Audio Research D-115 tube amplifiers, it makes sense that there should be some guidelines to help identify which products can be modded, and which ones should be left alone.After ta...2020-12-231h 49Just Passing Through PodcastThe Yorkshire Ripper.Apparently a Right Nice Bloke.Send us a textEpisode #31As Netflix have just released a documentary worldwide all about the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper l dive in deep with Duncan about how it was for me(a 4 to 9 year old)and the people of Bradford as this fella terrorised everyone back in the 70s for 5 years.The 13 murders 3 of them a stones throw from where we lived.The botched man hunt, the hoax that cost another 3 women their lives and the aftermath for women in the North.Even if you are unaware of this...2020-12-191h 15
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanAll You Ever Wanted To Know About Speakers - Part IHorn mouth diffraction, cardioid bass, high Q drivers, acoustic filters, constant directivity and line arrays. This is the world of loudspeakers from the perspective of someone who designs them, and in this week’s episode Darren and Duncan sit down with an expert who does exactly that, to chat about the devices which make the music we love so much.Speaker design engineer Chris Brunhaver brings a lifetime of experience and diverse influences to the discussion, and the guys flesh out this all-important audiophile topic over local beers as the fire glows and the snow falls outside....2020-12-162h 24Just Passing Through PodcastSpunking 4 Grand Before Work.Send us a textEpisode #30Being a full on Yorkshireman missing out on, losing or having money stolen from us is the worst thing in the World.lm beside myself with grief this episode.There are a few meltdowns and Duncan is ever present to nudge that wasps nest as his is want.Its been a while so Maradona get a mention along with other geniuses on the pitch.John Cleese is talked about as he mentions Bradford in a interview with Conan and Peoria which is the unofficial twin town.2020-12-121h 07
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanAudio Tweaks And Mods, Part 2There’s something to be improved in almost any piece of off-the-shelf audio gear, because the decisions made to put the components on the store shelf in the first place include some compromises or choices based around availability of parts, not highest fidelity.Sure, a few hifi companies strive to build products purely for the highest sound quality, going out of their way to source the finest ingredients and eschewing PCBs for point to point wiring or spending an arm and a leg on cabinet design. Some amps get impracticably hot, some speakers stand menacingly large, some dr...2020-12-091h 57
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanTrippy Tweaks, Maniacal Mods And The Fun Of Adjustments - Part 1If you've ever felt the itch to crack open the crossovers of a pair of speakers and drop in some V-Caps on the tweeter, or replace the feet of an amplifier with blocks of wood, this podcast episode is for you.And if you've ever been curious what the heck is the matter with people who put beeswax in fuses or bitumin on chassis lids and who talk about quantum materials, maybe this will shed new light on the tinkerer's world in the audiophile game.Our amplifiers, DACs, turntables, cables and speakers are made of i...2020-12-021h 52
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanNearfield & Stream: How To Master Desktop AudioDesktops of the last 30 years have become dominated by the computer monitor. Gone are the days of a big desk full of a mess of papers, or the clean workspace with perhaps a small lamp on one side and a rotary telephone on the other. As the visual element of computing has taken more real estate, its seems that less and less has been offered to the sonic element. Tiny speakers the size of beer cans seem to dominate the landscape, and while computer audio and streaming fidelity have increased, the idea of a decent pair of monitors on...2020-11-251h 44
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanMergers and Acquisitions In Hifi AudioDid your favorite hifi audio brand used to be for sale only at respected hifi dealers, but now they make bluetooth speakers you can find at Best Buy?Is the company that made the amp or speakers you love struggling to keep the doors open amid staggering overhead costs?What makes a brand ready for the "mainstream," and a viable candidate for purchase by a big conglomeration? Darren and Duncan ponder these questions and more as they tackle the sticky subject of mergers and acquisitions in the high end audio business.Prompted by...2020-11-181h 30
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanHow And Where To Add Tubes To A Hifi SystemExcellent listener questions have been flowing in, and Darren and Duncan pick two good ones to discuss at length in this episode of The Hifi Podcast.Will asks what elements of different products the guys have seen when popping the hood of a device or poking around the inside of a speaker. Darren shares his feelings about Audio Research PC boards and layout, and Duncan brings up the inside of Vinnie Rossi equipment and some elements of his favorite speakers.The discussion wanders toward packaging, where excellent design can make a difference, and then wanders...2020-11-112h 14
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and Duncan5 Ways To Improve Your Listening Skills"MMmmm, feels like it's a bit heavy around 6KHz... those cymbals are a little dark."If you've ever found yourself saying something like this, chances are you've spent some time developing you listening skills and abilities, which is one of the most important elements of being an audiophile.The idea of "Golden Ears" having to do with actual ears is wrong. Superior listening skills happen in between the ears, and are a product of focused efforts to get better at understanding and identifying what's happening to the music in your system. Practice makes perfect, and...2020-11-041h 20
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanSwitch-Mode vs Linear: The Truth About Power SuppliesBill Johnson, the founder of Audio Research Corp. and a legend in our business, said that he wanted power supply components to be of such high quality that music could be enjoyed through each of the parts.We know that all audio equipment uses power — usually DC in variety — to amplify or produce the music we love, and his point is clear: clean power is as essential to the eventual excellence of a product as any of the other parts therein.We also know that the power supplied to our homes is AC, and must be c...2020-10-281h 40
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanHow To Talk To Your Non Audiophile Friends About HifiWe’ve all been there. You sit a friend down in front of your system in the sweet spot, and try to blow their mind. Maybe they know a little about audio, and maybe they don’t. Maybe you’re trying to explain through music exactly why you’re so obsessed with wringing out the best musical playback you can from two speakers and a chain of expensive gear.Whatever the case, talking to non-hifi people about hifi can be more challenging than it seems. Our lexicon of descriptive words and labyrinth of technical jargon can be overwhel...2020-10-211h 23Just Passing Through PodcastRed Pill,Blue Pill....or Pink?Send us a textEpisode 27After 15 years North of 100kgs Duncan is now back in double figures and l am going to take ALL the credit.To keep him there l got him to swallow 5 pink pills that will keep him there.We talk about how the IRA would be a great choice in managing the UK lockdown and how my Covid scare was treated and overcome.We now have a You Tube channel check link below (it will get better as we go).As always get us here,Instagram...2020-10-2159 min
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanUltra-Fi: What Is It, And Why?Would millions of people be interested in learning about cars if Ferrari wasn’t making super cars or if Lamborghini didn’t exist? Possibly not. Their amazing achievements not only represent the top of what’s possible, but also serve to inspire all of us to devote ourselves to learning more about what makes a great car truly special. Audio is no different, and the top end of hifi audio, known commonly as “ultra-fi,” makes the same case for its existence. While many may decry the sometimes eye-popping dollar amounts required for access, or wonder just what you’re...2020-10-141h 22Just Passing Through Podcast(What`s the Story) Morning Glory? 25th Year Anniversary Special.Send us a textEpisode 26.Having been on holiday for a week we arrive back with our tails between our legs as we missed a very important anniversary.That`s right its been 25 years since Oasis` 2nd album was released.l explain to Duncan just what an effect this band and this, these first 2 albums had on me a s a 24 year old.Spoiler Alert-he doesn't get it.From the UK been in the doldrums of a recession and a Tory Govt that had been in so long this band helped open the...2020-10-121h 03
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanDIY: Dreams, Dangers and the Magic of Making It YourselfIf you’ve ever looked at a calculus equation as it relates to DIY audio and wondered just how the heck is that going to correlate with the sound signature you want to achieve, you’re not alone. Darren talks about his experiences going through school to get his Electrical Engineering degree (EE), in the hopes of convincing some that an application-focused approach to audio design is completely valid and appropriate, and can sometimes lead you to a better understanding of the big picture. Making audio equipment for yourself can result in unique rewards that aren’t possi...2020-10-071h 16
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanTop 5 Ways You Can Improve Your SystemIn a tough hobby full of myriad choices and sometimes wanton expense, there are a range of things to think about adjusting based on what’s already there.Instead of suggesting new speakers or recommending component matching for synergy, the guys are looking at five ways a good system can be improved as it stands already.Specific approaches and ear-approved moves are mentioned which have made serious differences for Darren and Duncan in their systems, and while you may think this is a topic that has been covered in detail before, it’s highly possible some...2020-09-301h 16Just Passing Through PodcastSmuggling Heroin Out of Turkey on a Bus Full of Special Needs KidsSend us a textEpisode 25.Them Dutch never pass up an opportunity to make a quick buck even if it is morally corrupt, but the good stories are always the ones that are hovering around the grey areas.I explain "Tight vs Yorkshire Tight" and why home brew always won out in our family.Who is going to argue if its 2p a pint?This being our 25th episode we were sent some flashy RODE pod mics and as you'll hear Duncan has a smoother more buttery voice on him, whereas...2020-09-261h 02
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanHow To Enjoy Being An Audiophile / How To Be CriticalUpgrades, product specifications, room problems and system deficiencies can consume the mind of the active audiophile.It can take discipline to let go of all of that and realize the beauty of what you've already got. Whether it's a visit to a friend's audio system or a friendly compliment to your own stereo, there are ways to adjust our perspectives on this craft and bring us back to what's most important: enjoying music.Now, there's nothing wrong with working on your system, but if you can't enjoy it, what's the point?I...2020-09-261h 02
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanTo Balance or Not To Balance? That Is The QuestionSome hifi companies, like Boulder's PS Audio, recommend that balanced connection between components is the only way to go. Other companies don't offer that option at all.Duncan and Darren explain what all the hoopla is regarding single ended versus balanced operation, bringing up some pros and cons for each and shedding light on the whole affair.From overly complex topologies to bank-breaking component cost to science-backed noise reduction, there are fine arguments on both sides. But there may be other reasons yet for an audiophile to make the choice between one or the other.2020-09-2648 min
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanSubwoofers and Why You Need One... Or TwoIn audio's past, folks have tried to get along without a subwoofer or subwoofers in the mix. From modern production capabilities to the intentional limits of excellent speakers, the guys explain that subwoofers are an essential part of great speaker systems.Touching on a few makes and models out there, Darren zeroes in on what type of subwoofer drivers make the most linear - or truthful - bass. He also touches on his upcoming DIY subwoofer project and outlines his choices for that.Duncan adds a few colorful examples to explain bass interactions with the...2020-09-231h 07
The Hifi Podcast with Darren and DuncanSingle Ended Triodes and Full Range Driver SpeakersDarren and Duncan break down their opinions on single ended triode amplifiers and their use with speakers with no crossover -- single driver full range speakers. Duncan talks about his DIY corner horns and his latest amplifier purchase - a Decware Mini Torii SEP (pentode) 3.9 Watt tube amplifier and how good it sounds in his new bedroom audio system.Engineer Darren explains why so much of this is good for an audiophile experience, and talks about distortion profiles, the difference between SET and push pull designs, how tape is similar in some ways to a good push...2020-09-2049 minJust Passing Through PodcastPink or Blue We Love You! Gender Reveal Parties.Give me a Break.Send us a textEpisode 23As Duncan and I move into Episode 23 l feel he's been struggling with my accent for a good while now as a lot of what l say in this podcast is unintelligible to him.I may be difficult to understand, but I am certainly easy to trigger.Feel good comedies,Pregnant women showing off their bump in photos and the worst of the worst gender reveal parties.These people.Please feel free to contact Duncan and stop him winding me up with these subjects as l fear a...2020-09-121h 09Just Passing Through PodcastWho the F**k is Kiki Dee?Send us a textAll the 2s Episode 22.As you`ve probably guessed from the title Ive had to educate Duncan in this episode and lm thinking most of you non-based Bradford listeners, which is 90% of you,all will be able to take away a little of something to go tell your family and friends.To say l got away from my hometown over 20 years ago because it just didn't work for me,but the common thread through all these uploads has been Bradford.She is that dirty Northern woman that's t...2020-09-071h 08Just Passing Through PodcastWhere is All the Ginger Porn?Send us a textEpisode 21.Stepping out into our early 20s.All sorts are covered today.Duncan explains why,even when living in paradise it`s still possible for the World to piss you off.I mention Bradford before the 15 minute mark, obviously.Then Japanese talent agencies,Germans vs the French and WW2.We are nothing if not informative, you lucky people.As always please feel free to contact usInstagram @justpassingthroughpodcast2020-08-291h 01Just Passing Through PodcastWhat 4 Letter Word is More Offensive F**k or Diet?Send us a textEpisode 20 !!! Let me tell you, we are just as surprised as you are that this is still going.To say the premise was to interview Olympians and spectators at the Tokyo 2020 Games,and look how that turned out.We have been able to produce 20 episodes of this podcast.Mostly repeating ourselves with drinking,tits and trouble stories.In this episode we give ourselves a challenge that looks to the future instead of the past(not in the hippy tree hugging sense).Duncan is going to try and drop so...2020-08-2334 minJust Passing Through PodcastLooks like a Woman is Actually a Chap.Send us a textEpisode 18Today we have our first in-house guest,Jamie who you maybe familiar with from our Australian Prison Rape episode.We discuss how Asia is a strong magnet for those men who just don't fit in the real World,us three being part of that statistic.How people try to re-invent themselves and fail,celebrity sex tourists in Cambodia (not a reality show) and getting caught up in the various scams that are out there to relieve you of your money, underpants and most importantly,your dignity.2020-08-071h 06Just Passing Through PodcastRich Bored Housewives with Nothing Else Better to do.Send us a textRains Gone and August is Here.Summer Proper!Finally 7 weeks of rain is done with and it just got sunny.A balmy 32c today with a promise of 35c tomorrow.In todays episode Duncan and l talk about when we used to work with each other and how we had to politely refuse the advances of the older ladies of Tokyo and the minefield that was.So with lockdown looking likely to be back on what else have you got to do?As always,2020-08-031h 01Just Passing Through Podcast"I went to a Northern family get together last night and there was no trouble",said nobody EVER!!!Send us a textEpisode 16Out of the two of us who do you think is the sober one?In our 16th episode Duncan and l discuss how awkward it is to go out with someone who isn't drinking.Is it possible for the both of you to have a good time if you aren't singing from the same song sheet?My experiences of family dos where copious amounts of drinking brought all that bitterness that had been bubbling just under the surface to the top in poetic acts of...2020-07-231h 02Just Passing Through PodcastGhislaine Maxwell - She`s a Keeper.Send us a textGhislaine MaxwellTime is of the essence with this piece of work.Duncan and l recorded this on Wednesday the 8th of July and l edited it today on the 11th,so she maybe dead or free or back running her grooming business in New Hampshire.As we say in the podcast this is a story that just gets better with every layer of the onion that gets peeled off.Money,Power,Sex,Bribery,Politics all that good stuff that the rich and powerful seem to think...2020-07-1156 minJust Passing Through PodcastWorshipping at the Altar of Netflix..And Eric Cantona.Send us a textThings are starting to open up here in Japan and people are emerging and trying to get back to as close to normal as possible.In this episode Duncan and I discuss what we've watched, what we recommend and what we've been doing to to take our minds off just standing at the fridge and slamming the weight back on.King Eric gets a mention and how he transitioned so well from football into the World of acting and his new Netflix series "Inhuman Resources".We have...2020-05-2457 minJust Passing Through PodcastJapan and the Two Backed Beast.Send us a textDouble Figures,baby. Episode 10!!!We received a 100+ emails on topics you'd like us to talk about and the one thing that came top by a country mile was SEX!!!!The nasty, it,or whatever name bumping uglies goes by under your roof.Turns out lm the prude in this podcast and Duncan the man who calls Amsterdam his hometown is more open-minded than l can ever be.l will leave you to look up what the Cleveland Steamroller, Cincinnatti Bowtie or the...2020-05-1057 minJust Passing Through PodcastThis One ls For All The Captives Out There.Send us a textWith what's going on in Europe and the rest of the World Duncan and l thought we might add to your misery by giving you Episode 5 of our podcast.The biggest international sporting events are falling like dominoes by the hour.New cases through the roof.Let us offer you a bit of respite.Here in Japan the Tokyo 2020 has been postponed and now and only now are the government saying the more cases have been detected in Tokyo.Coincedence?l think not.If you...2020-03-251h 04Australia in the WorldEp. 36: Ex-ASIO head Duncan Lewis (Part 2): foreign interference and national security policymaking in AustraliaIn Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Duncan Lewis AO, DSC, CSC, the recently retired head of ASIO, the conversation turns to the more recent challenge of foreign interference. Duncan has been quoted recently as describing foreign interference as an “existential threat to the nation”, and so Allan begins by asking Duncan to explain how he thinks about foreign interference in Australian politics, and how he would describe its impact. Darren looks to draw some contrasts between how Australia manages the threat of terrorism and how it responds to foreign interference. What is the first line of defence against fore...2019-12-1950 minAustralia in the WorldEp. 35: Ex-ASIO head Duncan Lewis (Part 1): on his military & govt career, and the challenge of terrorismIn a first for the podcast, we present our first double episode, an exclusive interview with Duncan Lewis AO, DSC, CSC who until recently was Australia’s Director General of Security, leading ASIO, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. In this first part, Allan and Darren discuss Duncan’s remarkable career, which as Allan notes is unique in terms of his experience in senior national security positions. Much of Duncan’s career has been focused on the challenge of terrorism, and this is the main policy focus of Part 1 of this interview.
Duncan joined the Australian army in 1975, rising...2019-12-1845 min
Duncan James - Keep the Faith!(Session #285) - Sun Aug 4 2019 - DJ Duncan James presents Keep the Faith!Just Vibing on this one, you're gonna buzz out too! Proper Soulful House Music mixed with passion. Keep the Faith!Download links below...Tracklisting:Michael Gray, Kimberley Brown, Shirley Marie Graham - Keep Moving On (Michael Gray Glitterbox Mix)Federico D'Alessio, Mark Di Meo - Son Of The Stars (Mark Di Meo Remix)Franky Boissy, Vincent Kwok, Latrice Barnett, Lydia Scarfo - Mise Au Point feat. Latrice Barnett & Lydia Scarfo (Dub Mix)Anfunk, Alan Schiavone - Big Love (Original Mix)Vertigini - Make ItDeee-Lite, Loves Last Episode...2019-08-053h 24