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A disco kid and ’80s music nerd exploring the stories behind the 12-inch singles that defined disco, the ’80s and early-’90s club culture. Expect nostalgia, deep dives and a healthy dose of dry humor.

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  • The Twelve Inch (Disco/80s)

    A disco-kid and 80s music nerd here to help you embrace your secret love for 70s and 80s dance music. I share the stories of artists you know and those you think you don’t. Fair warning: a dose of sarcasm, puns, and dry humor is inevitable!

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    Maple Mixtape is all 80s and 90s CanCon, all the time. Based in Calgary, home of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. \ud83c\udfb8

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