#21 Max Raskin: DJing/Producing, Sunday Circus, Manakinz, and Silly Stuff
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) Outro
PODCAST 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
SOCIAL MAX RASKIN
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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxraskin
SOCIAL KIERAN APTER
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EPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZA
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11 Aug 2025
#20 Luke La Volpe & Christian Rogers: Summer So Far, Tunes, and Drinking Stories
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/1763703
PODCAST 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 Outro
SOCIAL LUKE LA VOLPEInsta: https://www.instagram.com/lukelavolpeTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukelavolpeFacebook: //www.facebook.com/lukelavolpe
SOCIAL CHRISTIAN ROGERS
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianrogersdj
SOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic
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21 Jul 2025
#19 Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves: Stories from the Road, the Studio & the Stage
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.
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00:00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkhjdLDnNEY)) Intro
(00:01:39 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkhjdLDnNEY&t=93s)) How the band came together, the West Lothian music scene, and musical influences/inspirations
(00:13:39 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkhjdLDnNEY&t=1204s)) Writing process, where the band name came from, and lyrical content
(00:25:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkhjdLDnNEY&t=2073s)) Sentimental songs, sampling The Godfather, and good TV series
(00:40:14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkhjdLDnNEY&t=3043s)) 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) Outro
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RHYTHMS FOR RELIEF GAZA FUNDRAISER:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rhythmsforrelief/1763703
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