CHOONS

About CHOONS

CHOONS tells the definitive story of some of music's most underrated anthems—songs that have endured the test of time and have connected with millions of listeners everywhere. On every episode, we explore the context, creative process, and legacy of these tunes with the people responsible for creating them: producers, arrangers, composers, remixers, and the performers themselves. Produced and hosted by journalist Diego Martinez. Executive produced by music savant Nicholas "NickFresh" Puzo.

Publisher

NickFresh, Diego Martinez

Category

music · music · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jun 2021

Latest episode

26 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Nov 2025

   Disco legend D.C. LaRue and the legacy of "Cathedrals"

   Season 3 continues treat for our listeners: an exclusive interview with one of Disco music’s most unsung heroes, D.C. LaRue, and the story behind his classic 1976 dance floor stomper, “Cathedrals”.

2. 

   10 Sept 2025

   Information Society's Paul Robb on "What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)"

   Your favorite podcast about underrated club anthems is back from its deep slumber to present the first episode of its third season, dedicated to retro-futurism legends Information Society and their 1988 top 3 hit "What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)". InSoc's own Paul Robb joins us to share his memories of how his band came together, the different musical influences that led to it, their role in the Minneapolis music scene, and how a 10-minute instrumental was transformed into their most remembered song.

3. 

   14 Dec 2022

   Bonus Episode: People Getting Loose - The Music of Saturday Night Fever

   On this bonus episode of CHOONS, we take a deep dive into the track listing of the soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever," a landmark American film and a pop culture event that celebrates its 45th anniversary.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

26 ratings

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