There Is No Planet Earth Stories

In the Fifteenth episode There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I sit down with legendary DJ, producer, and remixer Justin Strauss for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable journey through music and nightlife culture. We explore Justin’s early music experiences—from seeing The Beatles live to attending iconic shows at Electric Circus. He shares stories from his time as the frontman of the glam-punk band Milk n' Cookies, and his transition into DJing, including his first gig and influent...

For the Fourteenth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I sat down with legendary club promoter Benny Soto, a pivotal figure in New York City's dance music scene. Benny takes us through his upbringing in the Bronx and shares how his formative experiences at the iconic Paradise Garage sparked his love for music and nightlife. We explore the evolution of his career as a promoter and event producer, including the backstory behind two of NYC’s most beloved party institutions: 718 Sessions...

For the Thirteenth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm Join by guest Doc Martin representing stories from San Francisco & Los Angeles We discuss a range of topics including his formative musical experiences in San Francisco, the Los Angeles scene in the early 90's and various parties and residencies held in those years, as well as the evolution of his DJ, and music production career over the years, and much more. A product of the 80’s San Francisco dance music boo...

For the twelfth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest Jamie 3:26 representing stories from Chicago. We discuss a range of topics including his formative music experiences growing up in the Beverly area on the South Side of Chicago, as well as being an adamant fan and follower of Ron Hardy around Chicago in the late 80's and Early 90's. Additionally, we discuss the origins and evolution of his career as a DJ and producer, and much more. "The dance floor of Chicago’...

For the eleventh episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest DJ Odi, representing stories from New York. We discuss a range of topics including his formative NYC clubbing experiences at parties/venues: Mars, Tracks/Kilimanjaro, Wild Pitch, and Roger S - Ego Trip @ Octagon. Additionally we discuss his first time going to Storm Rave, as well as his first time DJ'ing at NASA, and much more. Odi (Digital Konfusion, Konkrete Jungle) Bronx-born Carlos “Odi” Castillo is not onl...

For the tenth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest Alan Oldham representing stories from Detroit. ALAN OLDHAM has been called “Detroit’s Renaissance Man,” equally as known for his art as for his music under the pseudonym DJ T-1000. The Detroit-born polymath, now living and working in Berlin, began his dual careers in the late 80s. First as the host of the “Fast Forward Program” on WDET FM 101.9, Detroit’s first-ever radio show devoted exclusively to elect...

For the Ninth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm joined by guest Tommie Sunshine representing stories from Chicago, Atlanta, New York. "Tastemaker to tastemakers, curator and shapeshifter, Tommie Sunshine is renowned for his reputation of being consistently ahead of the curve bridging the worlds of Rave, Disco, Tech House, and House while still standing firmly in the zeitgeist. Establishing his name as a fixture throughout the American Rave scene during the '90s, he became one of...

For the Eighth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm joined by guest Merlin Bobb representing stories from New York. Merlin Bobb, a native of Brooklyn, New York, is a renowned DJ and widely acknowledged as a pioneer of the house music genre. His contributions to the industry have garnered significant recognition, including an invitation from Boiler Room to perform his first live DJ set in 2022. Growing up in New York exposed Merlin to a rich tapestry of musical genres, from R&B...

For the Seventh episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I’m joined by guests Chez Damier & Alton Miller, representing stories from Detroit. This episode is a special feature on the history and background of the iconic and foundational Detroit nightclub: The Music Institute. “ The Music Institute, a Black-owned club in the heart of downtown Detroit, emerged as a pivotal player in the rise of the city’s Dance Music and Youth Culture. For a fleeting 18 months, The Music Institute was mo...

For the Sixth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest DJ Garth representing stories from San Francisco. We discuss a range of topics including his formative clubbing experiences in the English Raregroove & House music scenes , the early 90's San Francisco rave scene, and the origins and evolution of rave institution: Wicked. "First of the Wicked crew to call San Francisco home, Garth has spent the past three decades fanning the flames of c...

For the fifth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I’m joined by guest Abbie Adams representing stories from New Jersey. We discuss a range of topics including her formative experiences in the New York clubs of the 70’s & 80s, the origins and evolution of Movin records, Tony Humphries, Zanzibar, and the House sound of New Jersey. “As one of the prominent, iconic women in the Dance Music business, Abigail Adams’ critical role in the development of New Jersey’s Essex County-ce...

For the fourth episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories, I'm joined by guest Adriel Thornton representing stories from Detroit. We discuss a range of topics from his 30+ years of experience as a rave promoter, event and festival producer. Other highlights include the origins of the first raves he threw at 1515 Broadway, and his core residents : Robert Hood, Claude Young, and Dan Bell. Additionally, we discuss iconic Detroit venues: Packard Plant, Saint Andrews/The Shelter, 1217 Grisw...

For the third episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm joined by guest King Britt representing stories from Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, and San Diego. We discuss a range of topics from his from his 30+ year career as a Dj and Producer, his experiences in the club and rave scene in Philadelphia in the 80's & 90's, Silk City - Back 2 Basics , his partnership with Josh Wink and the creation of Ovum Records, and his lecture course Blacktronika : Afrofuturism I...

For the second episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories I'm joined by guest DJ Heather representing stories from Chicago. We discuss a range of topics from the celebration of her 35 year DJ career, her experiences in the Chicago House Music Scene of the 80's and 90's, working at Gramophone records, as well as her experiences over the years as a DJ and Producer. "DJ Heather is a highly respected and talented DJ from Brooklyn who has made a name for herself in the Chicago ...

Debut episode of There Is No Planet Earth Stories. This episode features an interview with guest Richard Alvarez - Artist, Door Person, and a fixture in the NYC downtown club & House music scene for decades. We discuss a range of topics from his experiences in legendary 80's NYC clubs including Paradise Garage, Mudd Club, Danceteria, and Area. As well as his experience working the door at many clubs and parties over the years. Support the show