The Shuffle Curious Podcast

Episode 11 - Phil Welcome to Episode 11 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast! In this edition, we have a special guest and friend, Phil Murch, who takes us on his shuffle journey. Phil's story begins with his deep involvement in the dance community, fueled by a curiosity that led him to explore different festivals and dance styles. As he embarked on his shuffle journey, he discovered a vibrant commu...

Episode 10 - Ariah In this episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, our guest Ariah Dix took us on a journey through her immersion in the shuffle community. Ariah's inclusive and fun nature has helped those around her and given others permission to be themselves. Growing up with creatives as parents primed Ariah for her shuffle journey. She began as a flow artist, observing shuffling and eventu...

Episode 9 - Charles  In this episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Charles Lopez, also known as Bambi, from New York City. He grew up in Queens and now resides in Staten Island. Charles has a deep love for dancing and started off as a breakdancer, but found his way into shuffling at festivals where he was performing and received free tickets. This opened up a...

Episode 8 - Jesse In this episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we had a very special out-of-state guest, Jesse Fishman! It was an absolute pleasure speaking to Jesse, as he’s been a friend and mentor to me ever since we met through an online shuffle challenge. Shuffle Crack Heads Unite!  Jesse talks about his interests and hobbies in skateboarding and bodybuilding, which he believes primed him...

Episode 7 - Emeka  In episode 7 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we had guest Emeka Okoronkwo come on and talk about his Shuffle Journey. Emeka expressed his love for shuffling and how attending festivals, battles and visiting other communities have contributed to his journey. The episode begins with a discussion on imposter syndrome and how shufflers often experience it. Emeka then shares his firs...

Episode 6 - Migz In this episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we sat down with a special out-of-state guest, Miguel Reyes, also known as Migz, who shares his incredible journey from being a non-dancer to becoming a resolute shuffler. Migz talks about how he stumbled upon shuffling at local house parties and was immediately inspired to learn the dance. Despite not being a natural dancer, he was...

Episode 5 - JT Welcome to Episode 5 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, with guest JT Thirakoun, a prominent member of the shuffle community who has made a name for himself as a DJ and flow artist. In this episode, JT shares his journey into the shuffle community, which began with his deep love for music. He learned to shuffle from a Dirty Bird event and has made amazing friendships inside and outside...

Episode 4 - Didi Welcome to Episode 4 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, featuring Didi Garza! Didi very much harped on her love for music and how it has been her driving passion throughout her life, her DJ endeavors, and her shuffle journey. She came across the dance by accident, but quickly realized she wanted to pursue this type of movement. She learned what felt right for her body and developed a...

Episode 3 - Brent Welcome to Episode 3 of the Shuffle Curious podcast! In this episode, we dive into the experiences of our guest, Brent Bannister. Brent, originally from New Jersey, shared a bit about himself and his beginnings. From finding friends while new to Colorado to how the shuffle community helped him to build new connections throughout his involvement. Brent also talks about his straigh...

Episode 2 - Mario In episode 2 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, Mario Delarosa shared his shuffle journey, which he describes as transformative and instrumental in his personal growth. As an organizer for Mile High Shufflers and EDM friends, Mario has found fulfillment in bringing people together through shuffling. Shuffling has given him the freedom to take steps toward achieving his goals and has...

Episode 1 - Ally Welcome to the Shuffle Curious podcast, where we explore the world of shuffling and the people who make it unique. In this first episode, our guest is Ally Gonyar, a talented shuffler with a passion for the community and the dance form. Ally shares her journey from being disconnected and clumsy with her body to becoming very in tune with her movement. She talks about how she first...

Welcome to Shuffle Curious, the podcast for shufflers and friends of the Shuffle community. I'm your host, Paddy Lynch, and I'm excited to kick off this new podcast with all of you. Our goal is to continue to build and strengthen the shuffle community by sharing stories, experiences, and insights from shufflers all around the world. Throughout the episodes, I'll be joined by a diverse range of gue...