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The Abyss radio showEpisode S_327Join us as we descend into this weeks episode of The Abyss radio show with Jon Hodgson. - excited to be back behind the decks after sneaking a week off!2025-06-131h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_325Join us as we descend into this weeks episode of The Abyss radio show with Jon Hodgson. Kicking off with some reasonably deep house before we elevate those energy levels.2025-05-301h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_324Join us as we descend into this weeks episode of The Abyss radio show with Jon Hodgson2025-05-231h 58
Architecture Business Club - For Architects, Architectural Technologists, Surveyors & DesignersMental Health and Wellbeing in Architecture with Doug Hodgson: Part 2 | 047Jon continues his deep dive into mental health within the architecture profession with guest Doug Hodgson. The discussion offers valuable insights into dealing with overwhelm and burnout, as well as practical steps Doug's practice, New-works, has taken to safeguard their team's mental health. The conversation also touches on the broader industry issues, such as the housing crisis, the role of architectural technologists, and the need for significant changes in architectural education and professional collaboration to improve mental well-being across the industry. The episode underscores the importance of a balanced work structure, staying connected to creative work, and fostering a...2024-09-1935 minArchitecture Business Club - For Architects, Architectural Technologists, Surveyors & DesignersMental Health and Wellbeing in Architecture with Doug Hodgson: Part 1 | 046Jon interviews Doug Hodgson about balancing mental health and professional success in the high-pressure field of architecture. They discuss Doug's experiences and philosophies on workplace wellbeing, sustainability, and collaboration. Doug talks about the impact of his outdoor hobbies and the vital need for greater kindness and inclusion in the industry. The conversation highlights the mental health crisis in architecture, the overwhelming demands on professionals, and the toxic culture in architectural education and practice. Doug emphasises the importance of specialising and collaborating to maintain mental health and professional satisfaction. The episode aims to raise awareness and encourage discussions on improving...2024-09-1230 min
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_289Two hours of promos, sliced and diced by Jon Hodgson for this week's episode of The Abyss radio show2024-06-281h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_286Another reach into the promo folder for this week's episode of The Abyss radio show with Jon Hodgson slicing and dicing. Tunes a plenty so wind it up your end and enjoy!2024-06-071h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_284Standby for this weeks promo infusion with Jon Hodgson slowly releasing them into the wild over the next two hours.2024-05-241h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_283This weeks promos squeezed into the mixer and gently poured into your ears over the next two hours with Jon Hodgson aiming to not spill anything.2024-05-191h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_262Join Jon Hodgson for the last normal version of The Abyss radio show for 2023. We're going out with a bang so get your dancing clogs on!2023-12-151h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_257Normal show for this weeks episode of The Abyss with Jon Hodgson. Expect a slow decent from light and vocal to dark and just plain wrong over the course of two hours!2023-11-101h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_244Going in heavy for this week's deep dive into the promo folder with Jon Hodgson. Make some space, you're going to need it!!2023-08-111h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_243This weeks deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected, mixed and squeezed into the next two hours with your host Jon Hodgson.2023-08-041h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_242Jon Hodgson behind the decks as we deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected, mixed and squeezed into the next two hours.2023-07-281h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_241Jon Hodgson behind the decks as we deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected, mixed and squeezed into the next two hours.2023-07-211h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_240Jon Hodgson behind the decks as we deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected, mixed and squeezed into the next two hours.2023-07-161h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_239Jon Hodgson back behind the decks as we deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected, mixed and squeezed into the next two hours.2023-07-071h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_237This weeks deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected, mixed and hosted by Jon Hodgson whilst gently squeezed into the next two hours.2023-06-231h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_236This weeks deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected, mixed by Jon Hodgson and squeezed into the next two hours.2023-06-161h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_235This weeks deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected, mixed by Jon Hodgson and squeezed into the next two hours.2023-06-091h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_234This weeks deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected, mixed by Jon Hodgson and squeezed into the next two hours.2023-06-021h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_233We're going deep for this weeks deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected and mixed by Jon Hodgson whilst gently squeezed into the next two hours.2023-05-261h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_232This weeks deep dive into the generous promo folder, sifted, selected and mixed by Jon Hodgson whilst gently squeezed into the next two hours.2023-05-191h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_225Strap yourselves into something foundational and sturdy as we're raising the roof with energy for this week's episode. You've been warned!2023-03-311h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_224Going a bit deeper for this weeks show, however expect the usual energy infused two hours as we enter The Abyss.2023-03-241h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_223Hope you have saved some energy for this weeks show as we're coming in hot! Featuring a welcome return to a previous guest mix artist Mark Taylor from seven years ago with his latest production.2023-03-171h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_222Three dance classics seriously reworked for this weeks episode of The Abyss. Expect a high-energy show incoming!!2023-03-101h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_221A two hour journey descending into The Abyss as we step into the first episode for March 2023 - bring da sunshine!!2023-03-031h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_220A two hour journey descending into The Abyss with Jon Hodgson - Pulled out some deep and energetic tracks for this weeks show. Worthy of a volume increase!2023-02-241h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_219A two hour journey descending into The Abyss with Jon Hodgson2023-02-171h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_218Going deep and heavy this week. Enjoy!2023-02-101h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_217Thank holy f'ness - That's the 98 days of January penance completed! Let's kick off February with some promo's that can entice the warmer weather in our direction eh?2023-02-031h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_216As promised in last weeks show - a darker undertone rippling through the promo selections for this show. Plenty of energy and mixing mayhem to keep you on your toes!2023-01-271h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_215A couple of absolute rework slayers including the kick-off track for this weeks show. Sprinkle in another 25 odd promos and you've got Episode 215. Bring da noise!2023-01-201h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_214Mixing things up for this weeks episode. What does that mean? Have a listen over the next two hours and all will be revealed. Nice.2023-01-131h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_213Kicking off 2023 with an absolute slayer of a show! If your batteries were depleted during the festive season, standby for a power-up!2023-01-061h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_212 (EOY Special - Part 2)This weeks episode of The Abyss is part two of our annual round-up concentrating on the stand-out tracks featured on the show from July to December. Expect two hours chocked full of tunage! Enjoy - and Happy new year!2022-12-301h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_211 (EOY Special - Part 1)This week features the stand-out tracks featured on The Abyss over the January to June shows. The whole two hours is going to go OFF!2022-12-231h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_210Final "normal" show for 2022 before we kick off next week with the first of two Best of The Year specials for Xmas and New Years weeks.Ratcheting up to the energy levels to 11 as we're in that kind of mood. Consider the next two hours the Chewits test for your feet!2022-12-161h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_209Penultimate "normal" show for 2022 before we kick off the two-part Best of The Year specials for Xmas and New Years weeks. Fabulous rework of an indie classic and a cheeky white label joining this weeks promos. Plenty of energy to fill your next two hours.2022-12-091h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_208Stepping into December with the audio equivalent of a nutty vegetable and fruit smoothie al la nutra bullet. Sounds like nonsense? Compare it against the next two hours...2022-12-021h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_207How's your energy tank? In the studio we're running low after a spectacular weekend, so standby for a two hour injection of ear infusion! We're going in hard this week.2022-11-251h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_206No long intro for this week's show. All energy going into the show :)2022-11-181h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_205Two hours of this weeks promos ready for instant deployment - everything your ears need to get you in the mood for whatever this madness prepares you for!2022-11-111h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_204Ensure the elastic on your underwear is serviceable as we're going in hard and deep tonight, and you don't want any under-garment failures at a key moment during the show! Keep it locked for this week's two hours of deep-dive results within our promo folder for everything Abyss!2022-11-041h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_203Thrown this week's bag of promo's into the blender and we've got quite a different journey lined up for this week's episode. Eclectic? Tick Deep bass? Tick Rattle your brains Techno? Tick ...enjoy :)2022-10-281h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_202Too close to start time to think of something clever (never happens) or witty (always by accident!). Start your clock, keep listening until it says 2 hours later :)2022-10-211h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_201Bringing the darker and deeper back this week after last weeks uplifting 200th episode.Kick out your lightbulbs and turn it up!2022-10-141h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_200Big show this week for our 200th syndicated episode. We're bringing the noise. We're bringing the energy. We're bringing the tunes! A few beers WILL be harmed during the making of this show.2022-10-071h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_199Bringing the guest mix back for this week with DJ Kevin Milligan from Ireland gracing the decks for his debut on The Abyss, alongside this weeks promo fest with a laid back and funky house start to this weeks show.2022-09-301h 58
Brainwaves - Board Game and Tabletop News ShowOn Stage with Jon HodgsonIn our latest On Stage interview Iain is joined by Jon Hodgson of Handiwork Games. Jon has had a long career in tableop RPGs. He started off as a freelance artist but has had creative director, art director, and Deputy CEO. He has worked on huge franchise titles like Lord of the Rings and Doctor Who but has left all that behind to establish his own company. Jon was kind enough to come over to the GB HQ to talk about his career, establishing Handiwork Games, the rise of AI art, and more besides in this wide ranging interview. 2022-09-261h 08
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_198Going in heavy on the tech / prog house this week. Some ear slayers incoming!2022-09-231h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_197All hark - the end of summer! Let's consider the change of seasons with some reflective easy listening music. ....Nah, scratch that - Two hours of 4/4 promo madness incoming!2022-09-161h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_196Stand by... cheeky two hours of promos ready for you. Serious tunage incoming....2022-09-091h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_195Well, that'll be summer 2022 almost done then. Meh. Let's drop two hours of the finest promo's to reach our inbox and shove a few logs on the firepit.2022-09-021h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_194A big welcome to the new syndicated stations that are joining us for the first time this week. Pulled out some deep and dirty house to show you the way! Time for a two hour sweat session in front of the bass bins.2022-08-261h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_193Standby... Mo Energy this week. Hold on to something sturdy!2022-08-191h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_193Standby... Mo Energy this week. Hold on to something sturdy!2022-08-191h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_192The promo gods have shined favourably on The Abyss for this week's show - standby for two hours of the cream from this weeks crop. Should be a good one!2022-08-121h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_191Episode for Week 32 - Releasing the energy from this weeks promos covering house in various flavours, a cheeky dip into breaks, then diving into prog house and techno for hour two. Also, a first for the show - Judge Jules - in over 8 years we've never played any of his tracks to date, however his new release is rather tasty!2022-08-051h 57
The New GigDr. Jon Younger (Author and Advisor) X Glen HodgsonFor our 50th episode I speak with the Godfather of the future of work Dr. Jon Younger (Author and advisor) about his research, the opportunities for freelancers today and the skills and talents that are being offered/demanded globally.
We also talk about the decline of the 9 to 5, the demand for more flexibility, and the vital role of digitalisation in this transformation.2022-07-3132 min
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_190Week 31. WEEK 31!!! Where has 2022 gone already? Whilst you're considering the speed of life, have some musical distraction for the next two hours as we drop this weeks chosen few from the promo pile.2022-07-291h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_189Prepare to dive deep this week for this episode. A musical journey all primed and ready to go. Advance warning - locate your volume control and get ready to turn it up!2022-07-221h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_188Summer's here so lets smash out some house. All flavours - deep, chunky, funky, and then some. Oh, then Techno! Bring da noise! Featuring two classic tracks given a full rework from Brooster and Oomloud2022-07-151h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_187Summing this weeks episode up in two words: House, Techno. Badass :)2022-07-081h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_186A lots happened since the last show so I'm going to celebrate by knocking this week's playlist right out of the park. Standby for a rush...2022-07-011h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_185Deep, then funky, then energetic. Over two hours. Need to know anything else?Oh, go on then... how about two dance classics getting major reworks? Get on this...2022-06-241h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_184Using a sporting analogy it's a game of two halves for this weeks episode. House heads form a queue for hour one... Techno get into the hour two line. Right... got yourselves sorted? Let's go...2022-06-171h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_183We're going a bit deeper this week. Possibly a thought provoking kind of show... who knows? Let's think about it for a couple of hours and then decide!2022-06-101h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_182Sun's out, tunes on! Tune in and wind it up!2022-06-031h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_181Bringing back the funky bassline house for the start of hour one, then moving to progressive house taking us into hour two where all hell will break loose! Enjoy :)2022-05-271h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_180Starting funky as this week, then picking up the pace. Make some dancing room.... You'll need it this week!2022-05-201h 57
RETREATING WITH GODFueled by God's Love -- A Conversation with Steve Hodgson - EP 27Now I can say I've done a show with Covid. Quarantined in a hotel room on an island, I borrowed a professional microphone, had access to Zoom, and way we went. More details inside.
This week, meet Steve Hodgson, a man who has experienced a major shift in his relationship with Christ in the past two years. I’ve known our guest for over a decade, developing a deep friendship during that time. We’ve served side-by-side in missions, have been part of a really powerful men’s group, have laughed together, shared together, broken bread together. I think...2022-05-1840 min
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_179Stepping up the energy levels for this weeks show. Strap yourself in and turn it up!Featuring some absolute floor slayers including Matroda and Zigane's latest releases.2022-05-131h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_178We're going in heavy for this weeks episode. Turn ya bassbins up and strap down anything that could float!Featuring stand-out tracks from Stylo, Space Motion & Sub6 and Lucas Alexander feat. Pablo Rita2022-05-061h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_177Two hours of ear vibrations pulled directly from the promo folder designed to make your feet shuffle and your head wobble. Bring da noise...2022-04-291h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_176This week we've aligned the energy towards tempting the sun out. The underground sun dance if you will! Clear your immediate area and turn it up!! Features a rework of the all time classic Orbital track Chime in hour two.2022-04-221h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_175Picking up the energy levels as we pick the perfect track list for the Easter Bank Holiday episode. Featuring a super-funky intro from Salif Kieta.2022-04-141h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_174Going a bit harder and deeper this week. Get ya dancing shoes on...2022-04-081h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_173This weeks episode picks up the energy levels with some cheeky releases from Louder Than Famous and Little Helpers kicking off the show.2022-04-011h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_172Sun's out... Massive tunes out! Ready? Let's go...2022-03-251h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_171Music. Dance Music. Electronic Dance Music. Two hours. Lets gooooooooooooooooooooo!2022-03-1800 min
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_171Music. Dance Music. Electronic Dance Music. Two hours. Lets gooooooooooooooooooooo!2022-03-181h 57
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_170Two hours of The Abyss radio show with a slightly deeper show this week, including a rework of a classic 90's dance anthem!2022-03-111h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_169Spring has landed so it's time to break out some heart pumping energy to shake off those winter blues!2022-03-041h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_168So January lasted fourteen years, but this is weirdly our last show for February - where the hell did that month go? Let's see it out with two hours of bangers. Yes!!!!2022-02-251h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_167The Abyss radio show broadcast Week 8, 2022. Joining us on the decks for this week's guest mix we have the one and only Talia K - Funkiness is guaranteed! Get your dancing shoes laced up and assume the position.Featuring tracks from Vintage Culture & James Hype, Dark Kandy and Audiofetish.2022-02-181h 57
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_166Leaning in heavily towards House for this week's episode whilst traversing the light to dark journey like we do! Featuring tracks from Ecco, Tom Sawyer and Jaxel.2022-02-111h 57
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_165Starting off this weeks episode with a relaxed laid back approach. Fear not - things soon get spicy as we roll into hour two! Featuring tracks from Ferra, BYOR and Cezar Nica.2022-02-041h 58
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_164Last show for the longest month in the year - January 343rd so we're ripping out some damn fine tuneage to celebrate one step closer to summer! Oh, and end of Covid restrictions**Maybe. For the fourth time.2022-01-281h 57
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_163Bringing the vocals back this week with tracks from Macrolev, Eli Brown and a floor stomper courtesy of Prosdo. Broadcast over Week 4, 20222022-01-211h 57
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_162Welcome to this week's episode featuring tracks from Nicky Romero, Adam Kaase and an absolute banger from Thomas Newson. Broadcast over Week 3, 20222022-01-141h 57
The Abyss radio showEpisode S_161The Abyss radio show - kick starting 2022 with a new sound here at The Abyss! Broadcast Week 2, 20222022-01-071h 57
DoubleDMDoubleDM #15: TTRPG Setting Design ft. Jon HodgsonThis episode focuses on the topic of Designing a TTRPG Setting Book. Specifically the DnD 5e Setting Book, BEOWULF Age of Heroes from Handiwork Games.Jon Hodgson one of the Writers and the Owner of Handiwork Games talks about the challenges of designing such a Book, What the Creative Process looks like, and his best advice for people looking to do the same. He talks about the Importance of Passion for a Project and how important it is to do something accomplishable.Jon has worked a lot in the TTRPG Industry, for example, he was...2021-05-091h 20
What Would The Smart Party Do?Jon Hodgson Interview
Episode 132 - Jon Hodgson Interview(aka Some of These People Have a Strong Throwing Arm)
The lads talk to home-grown talent and head of Handiwork Games, Jon Hodgson. From his great work as artist and art director on The One Ring, to writing, game design with his 9 year old, and many other hats, this wide-ranging discussion covers writing, designing, art in games and more! (Including Frankish kings and their bee fetish.)
If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the new YouTube channel.
2020-11-081h 01
History & Games Lab Podcast @ University of EdinburghEpisode #1 : History and Role-playing Games with Jon Hodgson (Beowulf: Age of Heroes) and Davide Mana (Brancalonia: The Spaghetti Fantasy Role-Playing Game) - History and Games Lab PodcastAlthough there are very few purely historical role-playing games, history still plays an important part in their design. In this episode, hosts James Holloway and Gianluca Raccagni spoke with Jon Hodgson of Handiwork Games and Davide Mana of Acheron Books about their work on upcoming historically-inspired role-playing projects: Handiwork's Beowulf: Age of Heroes and Acheron's Brancalonia: The Spaghetti Fantasy RPG. Both games are now successfully funded on Kickstarter.Mentioned in this episode:Brancalonia Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpaghettiFantasyRPG/Brancalonia Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acherongames/brancalonia-the-spaghetti-fantasy-rpgH...2020-07-0342 min
UNLUCKY FROG GAMINGTabletop Scotland 2019 Seminar: The Art of Tabletop | Featuring Ralph Horsley, Andy Hepworth & Jon HodgsonThe Art of Tabletop seminar consists of a panel of artists who have worked on some of the biggest games in the industry and some of the smallest too. Together they discuss the art that goes into making the games we love come to life, defining your own artistic style and representation in tabletop art.
Our panel are –
Andy Hepworth – https://www.facebook.com/andyhepworthart/
Jon Hodgson – https://www.facebook.com/JonHodgsonIllustration/
Ralph Horsley – https://www.facebook.com/pg/Ralph.Horsley.Art/
2019-09-301h 01