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Episodes
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #48 - Olu Alatise
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Olu Alatise is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer who I have known for years. We discuss freelance life, as well as Afro dance and many of &nb...
Hey Mr DJ Put A (Different) Record On | The Capsule
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
AIM Workshop (00:43) Street Jam Bournemouth (03:35) Taiwo vs The DJs (11:32) Shintastic - Mahalia Jealous Litefeet Remix (25:00) https://soundcloud.co...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #47 - Kofi Mingo
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kofi Mingo came by the pod this week and we discussed a lot of different topics including support, training as a freestyler and Kofi shares his though...
The Morning Show with Vanessa | The Capsule
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intro (00:00) Shawn makes a statement (1:29) BC One Breakdown (26:20) Luke forgets Just Jam (58:38) Wrap up (59:57) Creatxr - Drive (1:02:19) htt...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #46 - Tobias Ellehammer
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sat down with the one and only Tobias Ellehammer for a chat! We have never met before so this was really interesting for me as a way...
Locking isn't dead, but it is a Panda | The Capsule
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke says Locking is dead in the UK (2:56) WDSF GB Qualifier (20:19) Creatxr - Skyfall (28:01) https://soundcloud.com/creatxrhowyoudothat/skyfall
Dancers Delightfully Drunk | The Capsule
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kid Karam announces Nike sponsorship (00:39) Sunni returns from injury with a bang (10:38) Dancers Delight (14:29) The Bridge (21:47) The Capsule Cale...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #45 - Silk Boogie
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Max Revell (also known as Silk Boogie) comes through and has a chat with me. We discuss Dance Your Style, battle tactics, his trainin...
Smooth Criminalz | The Capsule
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ice calls out Criminalz Crew (00:50) Third Kulture Kidz Jam (05:07) AJ The Cypher Cat & Red Bull: The Saga Continues (09:12) Wrap Up (17:00) David...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #44 - J-Funk
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the champ is here! Jordan "J-Funk" Franklin comes through and we discuss New Movementz Under 18's Battles, W.A.R at 6 Corners, Jordan...
Battle Of The Year? | The Capsule
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Red Bull's 'Celebrating the Future of Dance' (00:50) Cie Flies put on their 'LSC' qualifier (04:10) Red Bull host the 'Dance Your Style' UK Finals (17...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #43 - Mechanikool
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sat down with Alex 'Mechanikool' Peters, a long standing figure in the UK street dance scene. We discuss the transitions in the &...
The Red Bull House Head | The Capsule
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Nene wins Kre8 Battle, Karam & Cri6 win It's Just Begun, Prototype back in the studio, IMD Legion clean up at HHI, Kloe Dean's work is ...
Nobody puts Birdgang in a Corner | The Capsule
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Capsule, I speak to Manny about Breaking GB's WDSF Qualifier, as well as sharing my thoughts on some of the week's happe...
The Ruggeds come to town | The Capsule
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Capsule, I discuss The Ruggeds recent performance of their show 'Between Us' presented by Breakin' Convention, Red Bull ...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #42 - Niek (The Ruggeds)
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While The Ruggeds were in London I caught up with their artistic director, and world-renowned b-boy, Niek. We discuss their new show, 'Between Us' whi...
Barbershops and Bouncing Balls | The Capsule
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Capsule, I discuss freelance life, Spin's breakin' event inside a barbershop, Mr. Kriss' new video with Jacob Sutton Stu...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #41 - Mr. YouTube, King K, & Unity Gee (Litefest 2021 Live Talk)
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On day one of Litefest 2021, I hosted a panel discussion with the event's judges at the end of the first day. It is the first ever live po...
What is The Capsule? | The Capsule
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of my new weekly podcast entitled 'The Capsule', I break down.... what exactly The Capsule is. I also touch on Litefest 2021, spe...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #40 - DJ KhanFu
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I spoke with an old friend - Adil 'Khanfu'. Adil is a battle DJ, primarily in the breakin' scene. We discuss his recent participation...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #39 - Sunni Brummitt
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sunni Brummitt is a Red Bull sponsored athlete from the United Kingdom, who has been breakin' for many years. As he has just arrived back in the UK fr...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #38 - Marion Motin
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I spoke to Marion Motin, a french choreographer who started in the Parisian battle scene. We discuss her deciding to spend time discov...
Breakin' Down Breakin' Convention 2021 | The Capsule
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on Breakin' Convention's 2021 Festival. Timestamps: 00:27 - Intro 06:12 - Jonzi's hosting 09:11 - We Ain't Regular 12:22 - Berkavitch and...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #37 - Jonzi D
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I went to Sadler's Wells Theatre to speak with the face of Breakin' Convention, Jonzi D. We discuss the term 'Hip Hop Theatre' ...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #36 - Dr. Laura Robinson & Dr. Saraleigh Castelyn
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was curated & co-hosted by Taya Jones, as part of her internship with The University of East London's Urban Practice Degree. In this ...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #35 - Industry (identity. ideas. industry.)
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring Jay Revell and Carrie Anne Ingrouille The fourth of four episodes with Shannelle 'Tali' Fergus, centered around her intensive programme...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #34 - Ideas (identity. ideas. industry.)
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring Kenrick Sandy and Jonathan Burrows The third of four episodes with Shannelle 'Tali' Fergus, centered around her intensive programme en...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #33 - Identity (identity. ideas. industry.)
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The second of four episodes with Shannelle 'Tali' Fergus, centered around her intensive programme entitled 'identity. ideas. industry.' id...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #32 - Intro (identity. ideas. industry.)
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first of four episodes with Shannelle 'Tali' Fergus, centered around her intensive programme entitled 'identity. ideas. industry.' &nb...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #31 - Jason Nguyen (Artists 4 Artists Digital Spring Stage)
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Nguyen discusses the commercial dance scene, gender and perception. We also speak to Claire Hough for her thoughts on pronouns a...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #30 - Kloe Dean (Artists 4 Artists Digital Spring Stage)
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kloe Dean discusses artistic approaches, gender roles and networking. We also call Dickson Mbi for his thoughts on hip hop  ...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #29 - Geni Lou (Artists 4 Artists Digital Spring Stage)
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Geni Lou explains what it means to be a 'producer', discusses women in producer roles with Red Fox, and gives tips to arti...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #28 - Michelle Norton (Artists 4 Artists Digital Spring Stage)
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Michelle Norton speaks about her journey with Breakin' Convention, the Black Lives Matter movement, her fitness journey as well ...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #27 - BA (Hons) Dance: Urban Practice at University of East London
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I had Carla Trim-Vamben, Jo Read & Robert Nicholson from the BA (Hons) Dance: Urban Practice Degree at the University of East London....
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #26 - London Ballroom Scene
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week was super interesting for me. I have Celine, Ash & Omar in the studio with me to talk about the London Ballroom Scene. This is something...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #25 - Saskia Horton
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, back in Pirate Studios, I had a chat with the wonderfully talented dancer and musician, Saskia Horton. We talk dance before getting i...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #24 - Robia Milliner
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my old friend Robia came through for some drinks! She is an extremely talented dancer and choreographer who's work is universally appr...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #23 - UMA Crew
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week it was my birthday (on wednesday) so I decided to do an episode of the podcast for myself. I brought in two of my closest friend...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #22 - Ivan Blackstock
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Blackstock is a multi-disciplinary creative, who started (and remains) in the dance scene. He is someone I looked up to for a long ti...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #21 - Magical Bones
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Magical Bones may be most well known as a magician and performer, but he was (and still is) a huge part of the UK dance scene. Starting as a b-boy and...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #20 - Tobi 'Odd Venture' Izedomi
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We made it to 20 episodes! This week I had Tobi Izedomi pass through. He is known for his work under the 'OddVenture' brand as a videographer in the U...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #19 - Shaadow Sefiroth
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Shaadow Sefiroth passed through to have a chat. He is a creative director, movement designer & digital consultant who is originally from...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #18 - Jordan Matheson
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode I spoke to Jordan Matheson, also known as Flash Jordan. We haven't spoken much before and this was a great way to get to know hi...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #17 - Vanessa Marina
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Marina, also known as 'B-Girl Vanessa' is a breaker originally from Portugal who now lives in London. She is an old friend, someone I &n...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #16 - Rory Clarke
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Clarke is a sixteen year old dancer who has been making waves in the London dance scene in recent years. He has danced for Zoonation Youth Compan...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #15 - Emmanuel 'Manny' Adelekun
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emmanuel 'Manny' Adelekun, is a b-boy, writer and creative based on the London scene. Coming up through the breakin' scene with La Familia and Soul Ma...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #14 - Clara Bajado
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sat down with Clara Bajado, a very important figure in the UK dance scene. She is the organiser of many UK dance events such as Juste Debo...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #13- Yukino McHugh
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yukino McHugh is a performer from Japan/Australia who has spent the last two years living and working in the UK. Unfortunately she is leaving us, so I...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #12 - Kashmir Leese
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a break for personal reasons (i.e dealing with the coronavirus lockdown), we're back with Episode #12. This week, I talked with Kashmir Leese, ...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #11- Spin
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had a chat with David 'Spin' Gaviria, a breaker from Columbia who has been an integral part of the London breakin' scene for y...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Interlude #1- Why am I doing this?
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just a little bit of me in between episodes. Seeing as I just passed my first small milestone by releasing 10 episodes, I thought I'd explain a ...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #10- Frankie J
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had a chat with The Red Dread House Head, Frankie J. We discussed how intentional his rise to success was, how it's important to &nb...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #9- Tanaya 'Ice' Martin
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While in Kerry, Ireland for a judging job I took the opportunity to sit down with Tanaya Martin. At 1.00am, after a long day of work and a couple of b...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #8- Brooke Milliner
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A succesful choreographer, accomplished artist and a battler with many wins under his belt. Brooke Milliner popped over to have a chat this week. We d...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #7- Nadia Sohawon
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had a chat with Nadia Sohawon, the Founder of 'FreeYourStyle' agency. We've known each other for a long time and as a result covered a lot...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #6- Tomas 'T-Boy' Drafi
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He's leaving us! A good friend (and ex-flatmate) of mine, Tomas 'T-Boy' Drafi is moving back to Slovakia. Before he left, I asked him to swing by so t...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #5 - Harry Barnes
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Barnes, also known as 'Dirty Harry', passed through The Duke LDN Studios this week to have a chat. We discuss his journey through the London dan...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #4- Tali
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tali (also known as Shannelle Fergus) passed through for a nice long chat. We discuss our thoughts on dance studios and the classes they co...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #3- Duran Abdullah
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I spoke to Durah Abdullah (or as I have always known her - "Deedee"). Although we first met through the UK dance scene, Duran creates and wo...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #2- Dennis Kyere
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the Berlin based Dennis Kyere stop by, during one of his many trips to London. We discuss building an empire with his family, his firs...
The Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #1 - Kieran Warner
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In my first ever episode of 'The Duke LDN Podcast' I speak with an old friend of mine, Kieran Warner. We discuss his journey through the dance scene, ...