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The Independent Music Podcast Turns 200
Every week the Independent Music Podcast releases a show promoting adventurous independent music from almost every genre conceivable. As they release their 200th episode, co-host Gareth Main describes the highs and lows of running a podcast in New Weird Britain
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The Independent Music Podcast Turns 200
Every week the Independent Music Podcast releases a show promoting adventurous independent music from almost every genre conceivable. As they release their 200th episode, co-host Gareth Main describes the highs and lows of running a podcast in New Weird Britain
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