There Is No Planet Earth With Ben Manzone

In this episode, DJ Shannon chats with Ben Manzone, DJ and
curator of the acclaimed Instagram archive There Is No Planet
Earth. Renowned for his dedication to preserving the rich history
of dance music, Manzone showcases rare footage, photos, and audio
from the House, Techno, and Disco eras of the '80s, '90s and
beyond. His extensive collection captures the vibrant club
culture that thrived in legendary cities like New York, Chicago,
and Detroit, featuring everything from Disco icons and House
pioneers to local heroes.


Manzone’s archive is a treasure trove of dance music history,
including rare gems like footage from the iconic Paradise Garage
in NYC, The Music Box in Chicago and previously unseen clips from
the Labeija Ball at Tracks Night Club in 1990.


In this episode, Manzone delves into his captivating world of
archives, sharing his passion for '90s punk radio and mixtape
culture, reflecting on his 21-year DJ journey, and revealing how
these experiences culminated in creating There Is No Planet
Earth.


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