Train Wrecks
Hosted by Dustin Zahn
Hosted by Dustin Zahn · Dustin Zahn
Show overview
Train Wrecks has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 94 episodes. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 19m and 1h 57m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2016, with 35 episodes published. Published by Dustin Zahn.
From the publisher
Train Wrecks is a talk-show styled podcast presented by Dustin Zahn which hosts guests from the electronic music industry with a strong emphasis on Techno and House music.
Latest Episodes
View all 94 episodesEpisode 093 – Blue Hour
Episode 092 – Joel Mull
EThis week, we check in with Swedish Techno legend Joel Mull. He has recently released music on his new label, Stunden. He has previously released on labels such as Parabel, Inside, and Drumcode. Follow Joel...
S2 Ep 91Episode 091 – Efdemin
EEfdemin is a producer/DJ who focuses primarily on Techno, House, and electro-acoustic music. His new LP “Poly” is available now on Ostgut Ton. Follow Edfdemin on Instagram: @efdemin / Phillip SollmannFollow Train Wrecks on Instagram:...
S2 Ep 90Episode 090 – Dustin Zahn, Z.I.P.P.O, Stephanie Sykes, Casual Treatment @ SoundCloud | FIDES LAB
EThis special event was recorded at the Berlin headquarters of SoundCloud as part of the 10-year anniversary of FIDES LAB, marking a decade of community, research, and innovation in electronic music. A deep and candid...
S2 Ep 89Episode 089 – Truncate & Matrixxman
ETruncate, Matrixxman, and some wine return to the show for a special episode, where we answer questions sent in from listeners. Intro mentions: | The Great Beyond | Artists mentioned: | Grouper | Oliver Ho...
Episode 088 – Mary Yuzovskaya
EMary Yuzovskaya is a Berlin-based DJ/Producer who focuses mostly on raw, cerebral psychedelic Techno. The vinyl-only DJ also runs a record label named Monday Off, and was previously a resident at New York’s Unter parties....
Episode 087 – Scuba
EThis week features a crossover episode with Scuba’s “Music Not Diving” podcast. Scuba is a DJ/Producer with a massive discography spanning everything from bass music to, house, and techno. His podcast features similar guests and...
Episode 086 – Erika
EErika is a DJ/producer from Detroit who is also one half of Ectomorph. Additionally, she is one third of Interdimensional Transmissions…a record label and event series known globally for Return to the Source @ Tangent...
Episode 085 – A Kyle Geiger Christmas
EKyle’s back and Truncate phones in. We’ve accomplished nothing…just the way we like it. Tune in for an episode about health insurance and not much else. Artwork: Web of Deception Artists mentioned: | Danny Tenaglia...
Episode 084 – Rhys Fulber
ERhys Fulber is a Canadian electronic musician and producer. He is a member of Front Line Assembly, Delerium, and Conjure One. Zahn catches up with Rhys after the recent tour featuring FLA, Ministry, and Gary...
Episode 083 – Aurora Halal
EAurora Halal is a DJ, producer, visual artist, and creator of Brooklyn’s Mutual Dreaming party series & the Sustain-Release festival. Follow her on IG: @aurorahalal Artists mentioned: | Fugazi | Carl Craig | The Strokes...
Episode 082 – Steve Rachmad
ESteve Rachmad is a legendary DJ/producer from Amsterdam best known for his Sterac and Sterac Electronic aliases. In this episode, Dustin and Steve reflect back on the past, present, and future. Follow Steve on IG:...
Episode 081 – Drumcell
EDrumcell is back! He’s a Los Angeles based Techno artist who also releases music in other genres under aliases such as Hypoxia and Belief Defect. Alongside Truncate, he also organizes the Observe parties in Detroit...
Episode 080 – MARRØN
EMARRØN is a DJ best known for his minimalistic take on percussive Techno. He’s also a co-founder and resident of Amsterdam’s infamous Eerste Communie parties. In this episode, the two discuss everything from Techno to...
Episode 079 – Ogazón
EOgazón is a house and techno DJ who has blown up over the last few years. She’s hitting all the clubs and festivals that DJs dream of and played numerous back to back sets with...
Episode 078 – Polygonia
EPolygonia represents a multidisciplinary music and art project conceived by Lindsey Wang. Polygonia’s sound palette ranges from energetic, dark deep techno to downtempo, grey area to textural and/or harmonic ambient. Follow Polygonia on Instagram: @_polygonia_Her...
Episode 077 – Danny Daze
EThis week’s guest is Danny Daze. He’s a DJ/Producer who’s been in the game since ’99. He’s most known for his unique selector approach to all things electro. In 2023, he released Blue, his debut...
Episode 076 – Radio Slave
EMatt Edwards aka Radio Slave returns for this week’s Train Wrecks. Radio Slave is Matt’s primary alias best known for a highly dense catalog composed mostly of house and techno tracks. Long, hypnotizing grooves have...
Episode 075 – Marcal
ETrain Wrecks is back with one of Techno’s most in-demand producers, Marcal (Enemy, Hardgroove, Rekids). His darker approach to puristic tribal techno has helped him define his own trademark sound. In this episode, we follow...
Episode 074 – Gaetano Parisio
EGaetano Parisio (aka Gaetek) is DJ/Producer from Naples who is credited with inventing the “Neapolitan” Techno sound that often includes other luminaries such as Marco Carola, Danilo Vigorito, and more. Alongside Marco Carola, they crafted...