"Our Future" Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 Welcome to a milestone celebration! In 2024, I'm thrilled to mark 40 incredible years of DJing. As we embark on this journey together, I invite you to join me in a specially crafted podcast, meticulously designed to be the perfect prelude to my closing set at the iconic Hordern Pavilion (SYD). As …

We’ve made it through Season 1 of MA15+! Alex and Maggie reflect on starting a podcast and how happy they are for taking a leap and diving in headfirst. Ending the season on a naughty note, the girls share their last recommendation of the week, before a thoughtful discussion on gender roles, especially when it comes to parenting. We then wrap up wi…

As Alex navigates through the different stages of raising children, the girls soon find themselves reminiscing on their first kiss, before Alex drops a massive bombshell…. she shredded a penis with her braces!? Alex shares the horrific story on Episode 11 of MA15+, plus the girls their share their top picks from Lovehoney, before wrapping up with a…

This week’s episode of MA15+ is jam-packed! Maggie shares some interesting stats which kicks off a discussion on inequality, followed by the girls sharing their driving stories (how did Maggie get a license?!). Alex expresses her love for camping and her plans for a team camping trip, before the girls share their spicy recommendation from Lovehoney…

Is Alex a name dropper? Episode 9 of MA15+ starts with Alex & Maggie chatting about the most famous people they have met, and boy does Alex have some big names on her list! It’s all about being in the right place at the right time. The girls then move into a meaningful discussion around performative sex and the unrealistic expectations put on women…

Episode 8 of MA15+ kicks off with an open and honest conversation around relationships and the different seasons the girls have been through. Alex has been struggling as her honeymoon period is now over and Maggie dishes out some advice – it’s all about riding the wave. The girls share their recommendations of the week – from an app all about sex n…

Brace yourself for a wild ride - Episode 7 of MA15+ is one of our juiciest yet! Maggie shares her GREAT morning (it involves the shower) before Alex fills us in with what really happened in that infamous chocolate bathtub from The Bachelor - things were way more heated than what they seemed. Of course, we share our spicy recommendation of the week,…

HALFWAY! We are 6 episodes in and are halfway to our Finale for our first ever Season! In this week’s episode we chat about Alex’s encounter with a 'Grade A Flog' on the way to recording for her morning, The wet and wildness of pregnancy dreams, a brand-new segment of Quotey quotes (working title)! Of course, we will share our spicy recommendation …

Our 5th Episode of MA15+ is here and we cover it all from some age old Wedding Traditions to the right prices for a Videographer? Maggie is so confident in the investment she made in her wedding video she called it the GOAT (essentially). We of course will bring you some spicy recommendations and a trusted favourite in the Lovehoney ‘Bullet’ which …

Have we got a fun one for you today! Life is about variety, right? Alex shares some noises that may be quite foreign to most people, Maggie introduces us again to some words that you may not have heard since High School. As always we have laughs, depth and discovery - so we hope you enjoy! 0:00 – 0:48: Lovehoney's introduction to Peach Play, Acknow…

This episode starts with an overshare (just to keep things interesting) but it also includes a really vulnerable conversation with Alex as she shares her story being involved with an older man in a journey that got worse the more that it revealed itself. You will not want to miss this story and it serves as a note for the ladies out there if 'thing…

What does your Hump Day mean now? MA15+ that is what! We are back again, Episode 2 and we are so thrilled you are here again with us. This episode brings a myriad of catching up and a comparison of weeks as well as the girls sharing some vulnerability when it comes to friendships. As always you will hear more on the wonderful Lovehoney range and ba…

Welcome to the first ever episode of MA15+ with Maggie & Alex! No surprise we opted for Hump Day for each episode...In today's episode you can hear our wonderful new hosts introducing themselves and an insight into how MA15+ came together. In typical Mags & Alex fashion they dive straight into the nitty gritty with each other’s 'Red Flags', then sh…

HONEY is now celebrated in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane! Honey still remains an attitude free event with uplifting funky house, disco and reinterpreted old school favourites. Grab those dancing shoes and get ready to sashay! For more info on the HONEY parties click HERE For a complete listing of Podcasts please navigate to www.markalsop…

Welcome to session eleven of SPLASHBACK - Deep and Soulful House music with integrity. Scintillatingly silky and sensual!For a complete listing of Podcasts please navigate to www.markalsop.com Join the MA15+ Facebook group click here For i-Tunes subscriptions click here

“Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of Australias most famous and well-loved events, bringing thousands of visitors to Sydney to join in the celebrations. It captures the imagination of Australia’s LGBTQI and mainstream communities, taking over the city for weeks on end, culminating in the world-famous Parade: a colourful and dazzling night o…

It is with immense pleasure to announce the tenth session of SPLASHBACK. To celebrate this milestone, the music has once again been pulled right back to reflect where it all began: - Session One. When the series was first created, its commitment was to showcase classy and sophisticated music that would stand the test of time. I think you will agree…

Given the freezing climate and arctic blast about to hit Sydney, I’ve put together a kicking’ 80 minute podcast to warm away those winter chills! Hold on to your hot chocolate and get ready to overheat! For a complete listing of Podcasts please navigate to www.markalsop.com Join the MA15+ Facebook page or Subscribe via iTunes.…

Deep and Soulful House music with integrity.For a complete listing of Podcasts please navigate to www.markalsop.com Join the MA15+ Facebook group click here For i-Tunes subscriptions click here

So elegant, so sophisticated, the SPLASHBACK series comes cruising into your world..... Early evening or late in the afternoon - Groovy Deep and Soulful House perfect for the more laid back toe tapping and social events. Join me in a martini and lets groove into the evening....... another sparkling edition celebrating 2014. For a complete listing o…

Having just celebrated its second birthday, Honey is continually growing in strength and has now been experienced in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Honey still remains an attitude free event with uplifting funky house, disco and reinterpreted old school favourites. Grab a pot from your cupboard and stand by with toast to help spread the Honey love!…

Welcome to Episode 2 of SubKulCha.This podcast is taken directly from the master recording from within the Bear Pit at the Imperial Hotel, Sydney. Bear Pit is a Harbour City Bears dance party that is built upon Underground progressive music which extends from an energetic level earlier in the night to deep and dark as the evening progresses.Within …

So elegant, so sophisticated, the SPLASHBACK series comes cruising into your world..... Early evening or late in the afternoon - Groovy Deep and Soulful House perfect for the more laid back toe tapping and social events. Join me in a martini and lets groove into the evening....... another sparkling edition celebrating 2013 / 2014. For a complete li…

So elegant, so sophisticated, the SPLASHBACK series comes cruising into your world..... Early evening or late in the afternoon - Groovy Deep and Soulful House perfect for the more laid back toe tapping and social events. Join me in a martini and lets groove into the evening....... another sparkling edition celebrating 2013. For a complete listing o…

Underground events continually keep me intrigued as Dj's spin an array of music. However, my one complaint is often that the music never develops. Personally I believe that each track needs a purpose and not just some monotonous rambling of 8 bars repeated over 6 minutes. The music needs to speak for itself without being reliant on vocals. There ne…

As the HONEY parties grow from strength to strength, the crowd now appreciates the finer points of the music styles played at the right tempo! Honey still remains an attitude free event with uplifting funky house, disco and reinterpreted old school favourites. I am very proud to announce the MA15+ HONEY 2 podcast, making this the second HONEY relea…

The HONEY series of parties were launched last autumn as a fun, friendly masculine event with uplifting funky house, disco and old school favourites. Each party just keeps getting better (as if that was possible given the calibre of the opening event) and I an finally proud to announce the MA15+ HONEY 2013 podcast. For a complete listing of Podcast…

Vocal Cocktail - Deep House. So elegant and sophisticated, SPLASHBACK Session Four comes cruising into your world.....Early evening - Groovy Deep House ending in toe tapping Cocktail styled Vocal House......Grab another martini and join me in another sparkling 2012 edition....... For a complete listing of Podcasts please navigate to www.markalsop.c…

Vocal Cocktail - Deep House. This is the THIRD disc in the SPLASHBACK series. Groovy Deep House ending in toe tapping Cocktail styled Vocal House. This SPLASHBACK was recorded LIVE at the HONEY (Sydney) party in 2012. For a complete listing of Podcasts please navigate to www.markalsop.com Join the MA15+ Facebook group click here For i-Tunes subscri…

Vocal Cocktail -Deep House. Splashback Disc Two is a representation of many gigs that I am playing that do NOT feature a dance-floor.Think of sipping cocktails on a lazy Sunday afternoon and tapping your feet to the groovy beat. Just when it looks like the music is going to take off, it is pulled back with the next tune. The energy is always kept i…

Vocal Cocktail -Deep House. Splashback Disc One is a representation of many gigs that I am playing that do NOT feature a dance-floor. Think of sipping cocktails on a lazy Sunday afternoon and tapping your feet to the groovy beat. Just when it looks like the music is going to take off, it is pulled back with the next tune. The energy is always kept …