ALIVE: A Good Ground Podcast

Daft Punk broke up more than two years ago, but the group has been more active in the last two months than in the previous decade! Join us for a very special episode of ALIVE: A Good Ground Podcast, as we return to our roots: joyously espousing our love for the two Frenchest robots in the world. There is plenty of WILD speculation about the future of Daft Punk in this episode! Are they mounting a comeback? Are they hinting at the future? Is there a tour on the way? NEW MUSIC? We discuss the re-release of Random Access Memories and all the exciting new tracks on the bonus disc. We also discuss the Snapchat-centric scavenger hunt Daft Punk sent fans on, as well as their first interview as a group in almost 10 years. We also talk about the Infinity Repeating music video, and Julian Casablancas' appearance on Memory Tapes, Episode 1! PLEASE reach out if you have anything you'd like to add to the discussion! If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at Alive@goodgrounddetroit.com! We would love to hear your input! Our website: GOODGROUNDDetroit.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/goodgroundrecords Our Instagram: http://instagram.com/goodgrounddetroit/ Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

Seizing an opportunity to help build a club in a disused Chicago warehouse, a young aspiring DJ named Frankie Knuckles moved from New York City to the midwest to try to strike out on his own and make a name for himself. He did so much more than that — Frankie's unique style at The Warehouse piqued interest around the globe, and music nerds everywhere were soon popping into their local record shops, asking if they had any of "That Warehouse Music." House Music was born. Join us today to talk about the story of one of the most influential figures in dance music history. Frankie Knuckles forever! If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at Alive@goodgrounddetroit.com! We would love to hear your input! Our website: GOODGROUNDDetroit.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/goodgroundrecords Our Instagram: http://instagram.com/goodgrounddetroit/ Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

On this week's episode, the Good Ground boys break down one of their favorite albums ever: Simian Mobile Disco's 2007 concert album LIVE. Learn about how two members of the band Simian struck out on their own with synthesizers and drum machines and become one of the most influential live dance music acts in the world. If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at Alive@goodgrounddetroit.com! We would love to hear your input! Our website: GOODGROUNDDetroit.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/goodgroundrecords Our Instagram: http://instagram.com/goodgrounddetroit/ Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

Hello robots big and small from around the world! ALIVE: A Good Ground Podcast is awaking from its slumber to talk about the recent flurry of Daft Punk news and activity, surrounding the release of Mythologies, the ballet score Thomas Bangalter wrote as his first post-Daft Punk solo project. Join us to discuss the latest Daft Punk news and Thomas' transformation from mysterious robot to normal guy living his life. We also go track-by-track through the album! We will be expanding the scope of the podcast now! Please pay attention to this feed, because we have some exciting episodes coming out soon! If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at Alive@goodgrounddetroit.com! We would love to hear your input! Our website: GOODGROUNDDetroit.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/goodgroundrecords Our Instagram: http://instagram.com/goodgrounddetroit/ Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

Today, we take a break from the Frenchest robots in the world to talk about the Germanest robots in the world! That's right! We're talking KRAFTWERK and their seminal album "Trans Europe Express"! We are joined by Detroit-based music journalist Jeff Milo to talk about one of his most important electronic albums! Join us on this journey! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVEPodcastDetroit.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: http://instagram.com/alivepodcastdetroit/ Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

In 1997, Daft Punk got an enormous boost when The Chemical Brothers started playing Da Funk in their live shows. Today, we bring you something a little different than our normal flair, but something you're LOVE JUST AS MUCH! We take a dive into one of our favorite albums of all time, the Chemical Brothers' scorching 2019 offering, No Geography. Join us in on the fun! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

On 2/22/2022, Daft Punk shocked the world by streaming a never-before-seen taping of the Daftendirektour 1997 show at The Mayan in Los Angeles. OF COURSE WE HAD TO MEET UP AND TALK ABOUT IT! Your favorite robot experts chat about your favorite robots' decision to drop an incredible piece of electronic music history on the one-year anniversary of their breakup. And The ridiculously fun day Daft Punk provided for their fans! Thanks for listening everyone! Rock! ROBOT ROCK! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

One year ago today, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo published a video on their Daft Punk YouTube page. Instead of a fun new project, the video announced the end of the band they had started 28 years before. Daft Punk has officially been broken up for a year, and we convened to talk about the group, what we would like to see from each of them in the future and what the last year has meant for us! Thank you so much for sticking with us on this incredible journey! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

In May of 2013, millions of music lovers around the world listened to Random Access Memories and marveled at its immaculate production and beautiful music. Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington were two of those people. Jaar and Harrington, the two fellas behind the band DARKSIDE, tore apart the record, found their favorite noises and restructured the entire thing as a dark, moody and altogether groovy remix album "Random Access Memories Memories" and released it under the pseudonym Daftside. On today's episode, we break down their album. If you're reading this, Mr. Jaar, please let us kiss your music on the lips. WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

We sit down with Ron & Steve, the minds behind One More Time: A Tribute To Daft Punk in this week's episode! The world's preeminent Daft Punk Podcast catches up with the world's preeminent Daft Punk tribute act! We talk to Ron and Steve about the formation of the group, their love of Daft Punk and much, much more! We interviewed them just before their recent show at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, Mich. So we sat down together in the studio to review our experience at this incredible show! Check it out! It is a great time! Check here to see if the show is coming to your neck of the woods soon! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

This week, Alive 2021: A Daft Punk Podcast is back with an incredible interview with music journalist Ben Cardew, whose new book "Daft Punk's Discovery: The Future Unfurled" is available for preorder now. Ben and the boys discuss everyone's favorite French robots in depth. ORDER BEN'S BOOK HERE! - BOOK LINK WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

We said we were done. We said the show was over — and we were right for one whole week! ALIVE 2021: A Daft Punk Podcast is back this week with a special EMERGENCY EPISODE! Society Magazine posted a bombshell article, talking about the ins-and-outs of the Robots' breakup. We skim through the article, touching on the most interesting information we learned from it. Also, Thomas is back in the spotlight, announcing his next project! Please keep us in your podcast feed! We have plenty of fun Daft Punk-related content planned for the near future! We will also be exploring some show topics within the world of dance music that expand beyond the realm of the robots! Stay tuned! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

We have finally come to an end. Over the course of the show, we have talked about Daft Punk for more than two full days, and now we recap what we have learned. We talk about how much Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo have meant and how much fun it has been to celebrate our two favorite French robots these last four months. We also rank all Daft Punk releases and compile our Top 10 Daft Punk song lists! Please send your own Top 10 songs lists to info@alive2021.com! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

This week we follow the bots into the projects, tunes, news and grooves of the years following their final studio album. Join us as we discuss collaborations with Kanye, The Weeknd and Parcels, as well as their final public appearances as a band. WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

This week, we close out or Random Access Memories coverage with our track-by-track review of Daft Punk's venerated and final album. Join us for the journey, as three best friends nerd out for over three and a half hours about this beautiful piece of modern disco perfection. If you're a fan of the world's Frenchest robots, this episode is for you! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

After decades of success as one of the best and most influential sampling acts of all time, Daft Punk had a bold idea: what if, instead of sampling their heroes' music, they sampled their brains? And thus was born Random Access Memories, the robots' most ambitious, beautiful record of their career. Spanning nearly five years and studios around the globe, R.A.M. was recorded with care and precision with Thomas and Guy-Man welcoming some of their biggest influences, favorite contemporaries and best friends to play on the record. In this week's episode, we talk about the R.A.M. collaborators. Last week, we discussed the history of the record. Next week, we will do our track-by-track review. Thank you for taking this journey with us! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Pre-order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

In May of 2013, Daft Punk released their most ambitious album yet, a soaring celebration of decadence, recorded like their favorite 1970s disco anthems. After 20 years of making music in their bedrooms, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo traveled across the globe, recording in the most famous studios in the world and working with the most talented musicians to create something timeless: Random Access Memories. The Grammy-award-winning record is one of the most beautiful pieces of music released in decades. How did it get here? What was the motivation? On this week's episode, we talk about the history of this special record. Tune in over the next couple weeks as dive deeper into this masterpiece! Next week, we will discuss the collaborators. The following week will be our track-by-track album review! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Pre-order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

Our favorite French robots were riding high after a celebrated world tour, the Kanye song that vaulted them to a new level of popularity and a spotlight in DJ Hero. What comes next? A soundtrack to a major motion picture of course! This week, we're talking Tron! WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Pre-order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

Daft Punk celebrated their hugely influential Alive 2007 world tour by releasing a spectacularly recorded version of their Paris show. This album has stood the test of time as one of the greatest live albums in music history, and, this week on Alive 2021, we get completely effusive about one of our favorite pieces of music ever. Join us for a joyous conversation about Daft Punk's legendary live record and relive one of the best moments in Daft Punk history — the friggin' pyramid show! If you want more history about how Daft Punk constructed the show and changed the course of live electronic music with their fateful Coachella performance, check out last week's episode, "Episode 14 — Alive 2007, The Tour." WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Pre-order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--

On April 29, 2006, Daft Punk changed the course of history with one incredible performance in the California desert. The pyramid. The robots. The dizzying mix of Daft Punk songs expertly smashed together. It is one of the most glorious and influential tours in dance music history — and it's finally time for us to talk about it! In this episode, we talk about everything that went into creating such an iconic live show. Next week, We'll get a little looser and go track-by-track on the Alive 2007 album. WE HAVE T-SHIRTS! Pre-order your "TWO FRENCH ROBOTS" shirt today! - T-Shirt Link If you have a story to tell or a correction to mention, please email us at info@alive2021.com! We'd love to hear your input! Our website: ALIVE2021.com Our Facebook: Facebook.com/alive2021podcast Our Instagram: Instagram.com/alive2021podcast Please support Planet Ant Theatre! --Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts--