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BrainSauce Podcasts is the new podcast & audio network from Brisbane creative community The Slop Shack. Featuring: THE SLOP PODCAST: Host Harry Sweby interviews Australia's best creators as they share some bizarre, thrilling, and unexpected stories of success and failure. BRAINSAUCE: A comedic documentary series hosted by musician/journalist Fin Nicol-Taylor as he investigates bizarre internet history. THE SLACK PODCAST: Five ex-professional improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a drunk radio drama.

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Australia

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BrainSauce Podcasts is the new podcast & audio network from Brisbane creative community The Slop Shack. Featuring: THE SLOP PODCAST: Host Harry Sweby interviews Australia's best creators as they share some bizarre, thrilling, and unexpected stories of success and failure. BRAINSAUCE: A comedic documentary series hosted by musician/journalist Fin Nicol-Taylor as he investigates bizarre internet history. THE SLACK PODCAST: Five ex-professional improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a drunk radio drama.

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@slopshack

Language:

English


Episodes
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BESTSELLING CRIME AUTHOR CANDICE FOX (INTERVIEW) - The Slop Podcast

2/1/2024
Aussie author Candice Fox chats to us about HUNTING GAME – her new Audible Original starring Krysten Ritter and Anthony Mackie – revealing how she (an author of 17 published novels!) was able to navigate the increasingly popular world of audio drama. You'll also hear about her cameo in the second season of Troppo, her upcoming novels, and meeting a serial killer & a former President in a single day! Bio: Candice Fox is the author of ten internationally bestselling crime novels and the winner of three prestigious Ned Kelly Awards. She has also co-written seven New York Times bestsellers with James Patterson, the world’s bestselling thriller writer. Her new solo novel, Devil's Kitchen, will release in March 2024, and her latest collaboration with James Patterson, The Murder Inn, comes out in February 2024. In 2022 Candice’s fourth book, Crimson Lake, was adapted into a major ABC TV series, called Troppo, with series two currently in production. The Slop Podcast - Episode #29 More from The Slop Shack: YouTube.com/TheSlopShack Facebook.com/slopshack Instagram.com/slopshack Music from Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos (@podcastbackgroundmusic) under Creative Commons

Duration:01:09:57

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SPOOKY STORIES WITH HOLLYWOOD SCREENWRITER SHAYNE ARMSTRONG - Slop #28

10/29/2020
Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/6yE7DG2vvus Award-winning screenwriter Shayne Armstrong (ACOYLTES, BAIT 3D Blumhouse Pictures' THE DARKNESS) braves our spooky shack for a Halloween special podcast examining his career writing horror flicks. Check out Shayne's work at: https://armstrongkrause.wordpress.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2453858/ Theme produced by Fin Taylor: finscontingencyplan.bandcamp.com/ Find out more about The Slop Shack in 2020: www.theslopshack.com Follow us at: www.instagram.com/slopshack www.facebook.com/slopshack www.twitter.com/slopshack

Duration:00:55:03

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"HARROW" CREATORS ANSWER FAN QUESTIONS! - Slop #27

10/22/2020
Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/nu-VpjyrGCY Stephen M. Irwin and Leigh McGrath (Harrow, Tidelands, Secrets & Lies) stop by the shack to talk about their ground-breaking careers as showrunners in the Australian TV industry, drop hints about what to expect in the third season of hit ABC show "Harrow", and discuss their new production company MOVING FLOOR! Check out Stephen and Leigh's work at http://movingfloor.com.au/ And catch the third season of HARROW January 2021 on ABC and ABC iView. Theme produced by Fin Taylor: finscontingencyplan.bandcamp.com/ Find out more about The Slop Shack in 2020: www.theslopshack.com Follow us at: www.instagram.com/slopshack www.facebook.com/slopshack www.twitter.com/slopshack

Duration:01:00:48

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THE FUTURE OF THE FILM INDUSTRY - Slack #10 (Quarantine Edition)

5/11/2020
Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/hrJDJ-RX3us The MOVIES ARE THE FUTURE podcast crew reunite to discuss the cinema industry during the pandemic on this week's episode of SLACK: Quarantine Edition. Featuring Heath Moran, Jaden Mellars and Declan Wilson & Dragon Saman of Instagram movie news empire Movies of the Future, the lads crack some cold ones and discuss: TOPICS The pandemic's effects on the film industry Heath hates choc-tops (the best and worst movie snacks) Movie news update (Jackass 4, Taika Waititi Star Wars, Tiger King) Guilty Pleasure Movies The best original movie songs For the uninitiated, SLACK is an Australian podcast where five former improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a drunk radio drama. Check out old episodes of MOVIES ARE THE FUTURE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3F6dSX8zG2VsNV1F3wgpduKXaQqQiQIT and on SPOTIFY, ITUNES, PODBEAN and other audio services. Find the latest movie news and reviews at https://www.instagram.com/movies_of_the_future Find out more about The Slop Shack in 2020: www.theslopshack.com Theme produced by Lachlan Parker: @lachlanparker Follow us at: www.instagram.com/slopshack www.facebook.com/slopshack www.twitter.com/slopshack

Duration:01:11:15

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ATTIC SALTT ON DEATH ROW - Slack #9 (Quarantine Edition)

5/3/2020
Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/vKk-y8Eishk SLACK's Quarantine Specials continue with Brisbane Indie Rock band Attic Saltt as they chat about life, death, and the unexplainable (like why Rhys' last meal request would be a jar of olives?). TOPICS Who are Attic Saltt? Why do we have anti-nostalgia in music? Ever seen something that defies logic? What’s your favourite pub and club? What’s your death row meal request? And Rhys drops a fat recorder solo. For the uninitiated, SLACK is an Australian podcast where five former improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a drunk radio drama. Check out Attic Saltt: https://soundcloud.com/atticsaltt https://www.facebook.com/atticsaltt/ https://www.instagram.com/atticsaltt.band/ Find out more about The Slop Shack in 2020: www.theslopshack.com Theme produced by Lachlan Parker: @lachlanparker Follow us at: www.instagram.com/slopshack www.facebook.com/slopshack www.twitter.com/slopshack

Duration:01:16:48

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OLD MAN JENKINS REUNION – Slack #8 (Quarantine Edition)

4/20/2020
Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/eKN-cOE4y1w The SLACK Podcast makes its mighty return to brighten your spirits during quarantine! In the first of many weekly specials, the original improv crew (Team Old Man Jenkins) reunite to philosophise over the important things in life: Is Jack Stewart a poet? What skills have they learnt in quarantine? What are their pornstar names? What is the best way to die? Is there a cocaine-powered comic book villain? For the uninitiated, SLACK is an Australian podcast where five former improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a drunk radio drama. Find out more about The Slop Shack in 2020: https://www.theslopshack.com Big thanks to Ash Whyte for producing and Jake Pelusi for the graphics: Shhlee: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8lRffudju2d8knsJN48Pw O&J: https://medium.com/orangeandjuicy Theme produced by Lachlan Parker: https://soundcloud.com/lachlanparker Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/slopshack https://www.facebook.com/slopshack https://www.twitter.com/slopshack

Duration:01:14:49

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PIZZA ROULETTE: THE SECRET INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS - Slop #26

4/3/2020
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Qq29uRtQQmc Entreprenuer Greyden Scott reveals the secrets behind one of the most exciting startups in Australia: PIZZA ROULETTE - a browser game where players have a one-in-15-chance to win a pizza of their choice for $2. Founded by uni students, it has amassed a massive following across Australia with its unique sense of humour and clever premise. Spin the wheel and win a slice today: https://pizzaroulette.net/ Follow Pizza Roulette: https://twitter.com/PizzaRouletteAU https://www.facebook.com/pizzaroulettenet/ https://www.instagram.com/pizza_roulette_net/ Theme produced by Fin Taylor: finscontingencyplan.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:43:00

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WHAT IS THE MEMEING OF LIFE? - Slop #25

1/30/2020
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/e3H5Lc8-q0Y The stars of 4ZZZ's hit radio show "The Memeing of Life" reveal their faces, the history of the station, and what it's like to work in community radio. As their show dissects memes and music, we put Alice, Jack and James' pop culture knowledge to the test in a unique challenge. Listen to The Memeing of Life Monday's on 4ZZZ (102.1FM) and follow them at: http://4zzzfm.org.au/program/the-memeing-of-life https://www.facebook.com/TheMemeingOfLife4ZZZ/ https://www.instagram.com/memeingoflife.4zzz/ Check out Alice, Jack and James: https://www.instagram.com/littlemissteriesqld/ https://thoughtdumpster.wixsite.com/blog https://treasuretrashtrove.blogspot.com/ Theme produced by Fin Taylor: https://finscontingencyplan.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:54:34

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THE 2019 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Slop #24

12/9/2019
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/b9lCzCE_jcY Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Special episode of The Slop Podcast – celebrating another incredible year for The Slop Shack. Like last year, we’re bringing a bunch of guests to find out how they’ve been hustling and following their dreams since they were on our show. In this episode you’ll catch Pastelle singing Barbara Anne, Muller Made dropping a freestyle, Ban Solo testing their Star Wars knowledge and Fin Taylor singing an upcoming single! Check out Fin Taylor: https://www.facebook.com/Fintaylormusic/ https://theslopshack.com/fin-taylor/ https://fintaylor.bandcamp.com/ Check out Pastelle: https://www.facebook.com/pastelleau/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/336aduwQ94YXjgQUz06UDn https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/pastelle-0 Check out Ban Solo: NEW YEARS EVE GIG: https://www.facebook.com/events/443956209857607/ https://www.facebook.com/BanSoloAU/ https://soundcloud.com/bansoloau https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/ban-solo Check out Muller Made: https://www.facebook.com/mullermademusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zlE0CgBTd8L8SgQu0J2lR https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/muller-made-0 Check out Orange & Juicy: https://medium.com/orangeandjuicy https://theslopshack.com/orange-and-juicy/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwn5O6cwEDNLHaSQVjhouGw Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our website: www.theslopshack.com Theme produced by @lachlanparker

Duration:00:56:51

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STAYING AFLOAT WITH HOPE D - Slop #23

11/22/2019
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/We-iHJBXyyQ This episode is sponsored by 👖 THE DENIM DOCTOR 👖, a sustainable up cycling fashion business that revamps pre-loved denim with personalised designs. Head to https://instagram.com/thedenimdoctor__ to tattoo your denim today! Super schwifty singer-songwriter Hope D swings into the shack for a chat… and sings her hit-track “Swim!”. How can you make waves in the music industry? Hope reveals her tips and tricks for staying afloat. Check out Hope D: https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/hope-d https://www.facebook.com/hopedmusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IdzKFOGtbNz84qbJUMM4x https://www.instagram.com/hopedmusic/ Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: www.theslopshack.com Theme produced by @lachlanparker

Duration:00:35:14

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TIPS FOR INDIE BAND SUCCESS WITH BAN SOLO - Slop #22

10/30/2019
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/bI1ob7ZkEFE Back from hiatus with a couple of energy drinks and big smiles, Brissy funk-rock band @Bansoloau reveal their 8 tips for success in the indie scene, unveil their new member, and celebrate the spooky season! Check out Ban Solo: https://soundcloud.com/bansoloau https://www.instagram.com/bansoloau/ https://www.facebook.com/BanSoloAU/ https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/ban-solo Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: www.theslopshack.com Theme produced by @lachlanparker

Duration:00:37:17

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CHRIS MARTIN: HOW TO TAKE OFF AS A COMEDIAN - Slop #21

9/26/2019
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/FukiqJALzH4 Aussie comedian and co-founder of Big Fork Theatre Chris Martin sits down at the shack to chat about his career in improv and stand-up. Clinical scientist by day, comedian by night – Chris sheds some light on his sitcom-like life. Check out Chris Martin and Big Fork Theatre: https://facebook.com/chrismartincomedian/ https://www.instagram.com/pissfartin/ https://www.bigforktheatre.com/ Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: https://www.theslopshack.com Theme produced by @lachlanparker

Duration:01:08:15

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SPINNING A YARN WITH BRISBANE FILMMAKER DAVID LAWRENCE – Slop #20

8/23/2019
Head over to our YouTube channel so we can keep Brisbane arts alive! VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/48uLC9-CTpU Hot off Faux Facade's win at our film festival, Brisbane darling David Lawrence sits down at the shack to talk us through his incredible journey from child actor to cult hero Warren Logie to independent filmmaker. Check out David Lawrence and Faux Façade at the links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOuJ6t2TFnNH5-pRJ9JPrA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fauxfacadefilm/ Website: https://www.fauxfacade.com/ The Airport Ad: https://youtu.be/dzB6Zem33Xk B-Grade Star Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQcrA7WriGo Gingy the Wildcat of Alabama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=149lnfynpiU – Enhance.Computer https://www.enhance.computer/ The SLOP Podcast is a monthly interview series where host Harry Sweby showcases talented youth and shares some bizarre, thrilling, and unexpected stories of success and failure. It releases at the end of each month. Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: www.theslopshack.com Theme produced by Lachlan Parker: @lachlanparker

Duration:01:07:22

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MULLING OVER LIFE WITH MULLER MADE - Slop #19

7/26/2019
Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gFWCYZGFoo Next week, @mxgotbeats heads into battle against Brit Rock band Pastelle to prove their FIFA mastery! SUBSCRIBE to the channel to be there when it drops: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClWwopVAoVuEljo0hVhqIEg?sub_confirmation=1 Episode #19 ► Max Muller aka MULLER MADE is a star of the Brisbane hip-hop scene producing phenomenal beats and rapping all over Australia (and soon the world). As revealed in our interview truth, honesty and faith are Muller Made’s three ingredients to success. Check out Muller Made at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/mullermademusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zlE0CgBTd8L8SgQu0J2lR https://soundcloud.com/mxgotbeats https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/muller-made-0 The SLOP Podcast is a monthly interview series where host Harry Sweby showcases talented youth and shares some bizarre, thrilling, and unexpected stories of success and failure. It releases at the end of each month. Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: https://www.theslopshack.com Theme produced by Lachlan Parker: https://soundcloud.com/lachlanparker

Duration:00:31:15

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PLASTICINE WITH PLASTIK REALITY – Slop #18

6/30/2019
Watch video version here: https://youtu.be/3FVvx1WdYKM Join Joey this month while Harry tours the world as we sit down and chat with Plastik Reality – A sensational band of brothers and sorts from Toowoomba. We discuss their formation, the state of the Brisbane & Toowoomba Music scenes as well get downright dirty with some non-toxic plasticine. Be sure to support Plastik Reality: https://www.instagram.com/plastikrealityband/ https://www.facebook.com/plastikreality https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuxI6CNgzAYOZh_kSPtQq0A?fbclid=IwAR34ZlvFB1uGc6tvKz_acfXvpsEAMz8PJX8c0L66r1e0NnLDYgV0RZKo4Hg The SLOP Podcast is a monthly interview series where host Harry Sweby showcases talented youth and shares some bizarre, thrilling, and unexpected stories of success and failure. It releases at the end of each month. Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: www.theslopshack.com Music produced by Lachlan Parker. Find more at: @lachlanparker

Duration:00:40:53

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FAST TIMES WITH FIRST DRAFT - Slop #17

4/27/2019
Check out the video version here: This month on The SLOP Podcast, host Harry Sweby spitballs with comedians David Woodhead and Ethan Simiana from First Draft Podcast – a show where they read, dissect, and review terrible movie scripts that never got made. We also chat about their careers as comedians, dating apps, and souvenir shops. Find First Draft, Ethan and Dave here: https://www.facebook.com/1stdraftpodcast/ https://firstdraft.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/davidwoodheadcomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/davidawoodhead/ https://www.instagram.com/oldmateedo/ https://www.facebook.com/ethanhehe/ The SLOP Podcast is a monthly interview series where host Harry Sweby showcases talented youth and shares some bizarre, thrilling, and unexpected stories of success and failure. It releases at the end of each month. Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: https://www.theslopshack.com Music produced by Lachlan Parker. Find more at: https://soundcloud.com/lachlanparker

Duration:00:47:50

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TOM MCSWEENEY: CASTING MERMAIDS AND OTHER TRICKS OF THE TRADE - Slop #16

3/29/2019
Check out the video version here: https://youtu.be/RPG8He0hdBY Tom McSweeney, a 30+ year veteran of the casting profession, talks us through his career from Hollywood to the Gold Coast, casting some of your favourite TV shows, and provides insight into a tricky casting feat – finding younger and older versions of your lead actor. As an Emmy Nominated casting director, educator and director with over 200 credits, some of his recent work includes: H2O: Just Add Water, Tidelands, The Family Law, and Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Find more from Tom here: http://www.mcsweeneynewman.com/ http://www.warehouseworkshop.com.au/ https://www.warehousestudio.com.au/tom-mcsweeney This interview was first featured in condensed form in our new investigative video series SLEUTH, available here: https://youtu.be/j2AWbJIIPF8 The SLOP Podcast is a monthly interview series where host Harry Sweby showcases talented youth and shares some bizarre, thrilling, and unexpected stories of success and failure. It releases at the end of each month. Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: https://www.theslopshack.com Music produced by Bad Vibes. Find more at: https://soundcloud.com/bad_vibes666

Duration:00:35:31

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BREAKFAST AT NAN'S DAY OFF - Slop #15

2/25/2019
Check out the video version here: https://youtu.be/RSCwhn4hEVM Breakfast at Nan's (fka Pastelle), a four piece rock'n'roll sensation, plays Fifa, talks Ferris Bueller, and walks us through their music career in the latest episode of SLOP. Featuring a performance of their upcoming single, "Lonely Nights". The SLOP Podcast is a monthly interview series where host Harry Sweby showcases talented youth and shares some bizarre, thrilling, and unexpected stories of success and failure. It releases at the end of each month. Follow to keep up to date with all our podcasts SLOP and SLACK. Find more of Breakfast at Nan's here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2uMQve2wVsfHfSaz128jod?si=ZezLf4jiSTSYCzh1OzZL4Q Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: https://www.theslopshack.com Music produced by Bad Vibes. Find more at: https://soundcloud.com/bad_vibes666 A big thanks to Ava van Zijl & Ash Whyte for producing the episode. Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/slopshack https://www.facebook.com/slopshack https://www.twitter.com/slopshack

Duration:00:43:58

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FIN TAYLOR'S VOMITORIUM - Slop #14

1/25/2019
Check out the video version here: https://youtu.be/iDvI8hJE8Gs Musician, composer, performer and teacher Fin Taylor reveals a myriad of musical projects, explains why Hans Zimmer is a hack, and does a cracking Bane impression. It’s time to enter Fin Taylor’s weird and wonderful world. The SLOP Podcast is a monthly interview series where host Harry Sweby showcases talented youth and shares some bizarre, thrilling, and unexpected stories of success and failure. It releases at the end of each month. Find more of Fin Taylor here: https://www.facebook.com/Fintaylormusic/ https://fintaylor.bandcamp.com/ https://daveisaspy.bandcamp.com/ http://roosliveexperience.wixsite.com/roosliveexperience/single-post/2018/12/16/Get-To-Know-The-RLE-Team---Fin-Taylor?fbclid=IwAR2LStam7BWP6rGb3FDIdwIl80MkxSGxp9VlQAPCOjrGUcqivwne13ZpvZo Also available on Spotify, iTunes, and all your favourite podcast services. Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: https://www.theslopshack.com Music produced by Bad Vibes. Find more at: https://soundcloud.com/bad_vibes666 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/slopshack https://www.facebook.com/slopshack https://www.twitter.com/slopshack

Duration:00:50:02

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OVEN LOVIN' - Slack #7

1/18/2019
Check out the video version at: https://youtu.be/lOexh3i1ckQ SLACK kicked off its jam-packed 2019 by giving the people what they want. After many months of anticipated, the illustrious Alex Falconer visited The Slop Shack. Together, the boys discussed oven cleaning, music in 2018, social media mishaps, Sizzler, reviving the past and our worst ailments. For the uninitiated, SLACK is an Australian podcast where five former improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a drunk radio drama. So sit back and relax as we fill your ovens with humorous tales, painful memories and nostalgic topics. Featuring Harry Sweby, Ronan Brady, Harrison O’Connor, Joseph Hughes, Jack Stewart & Alex Falconer. Find out more about Phase 2 of The Slop Shack at our new website: www.theslopshack.com Music produced by Bad Vibes. Find more at: https://soundcloud.com/bad_vibes666 Follow us at: www.instagram.com/slopshack www.facebook.com/slopshack www.twitter.com/slopshack

Duration:01:39:23