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A DJ's Journey: DJ Podcast & DJ History Insights

Deckard - DJ Podcast & DJ History
Fatboy Slim
Glastonbury, United Kingdom
Fort Knox 5
Breakbeat
Finger Lickin Records
San Francisco
Sporty-O
Gwen Stefani
Plump Djs
Brighton, United Kingdom
Seattle, United States
Southern Fried Records
Norman Cook
Peterborough, Canada
Paris, France
Nine Inch Nails
Soul Of Man
House Music
Simon Shackleton
Elite Force

After 25 years behind the decks, I've learned that every DJ has a unique path. I'm DJ Deckard, host of 'A DJ's Journey' - a podcast that explores the stories behind the music with the legends who shaped our scene. Where every beat tells a story.

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DJ History meets Big Beat in this keystone episode. Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) joins Deckard for a conversation nine previous A DJ's Journey guests have been teeing up since episode one.

From punk bass player at 14 to the biggest DJ in the world, Nor... more

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Fatboy Slim. The name nine guests dropped before he ever sat in the chair.Full episode out now on A DJ's Journey, Ep 17. Norman Cook on Big Beat, Brighton, the Big Beat Boutique, and the Tuesday night that named a genre.🎧 Apple / Spotify / SoundClou... more

Breakbeat history gets the insider treatment as Justin Rushmore — co-founder of Finger Lickin' Records and one half of Soul of Man — sits down with Deckard for a deep dive into one of the most important independent labels in UK dance music.

Justin t... more

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Lee Rous of Plump DJs sits down with Deckard for a DJ history deep dive — from the Freskanova Records scene and Finger Lickin' to a 10-year Fabric residency, Field Day Sydney, Coachella, and 25 years of A Plump Night Out. We get into DJ culture in th... more

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Norman Cook
Fatboy Slim, DJ and producer known for Big Beat and numerous hits
Fatboy Slim / Southern Fried Records
Episode: Fatboy Slim: Big Beat, Brighton & the Big Beat Boutique | A DJ's Journey Ep 17
Justin Rushmore
Co-founder Finger Lickin Records; Soul of Man collaborator
Finger Lickin Records; Soul of Man
Episode: Justin Rushmore on Building Finger Lickin' Records, the No-Rules Scene & Norman Cook Bowing Down | A DJ's Journey Ep 16
Lee Rous
One half of the Plump DJs
Plump DJs
Episode: Plump DJs: 25 Years of A Plump Night Out, UK Breaks & What Comes Next | A DJ's Journey Ep 15
Aston Harvey
Co-founder of The Freestylers, key figure in UK breakbeat and Big Beat
The Freestylers
Episode: Episode 14: Breakbeat Music & The Freestylers — Big Beat, Rave Culture & Making Anthems
Steve Raskin
Fort Knox 5 member, part of the DC-based electronic/funk scene
Fort Knox 5
Episode: Fort Knox Five: Breakbeat Origins & DJ Culture with DJ Deckard | A DJ’s Journey Ep 13
Martin Reeves
DJ Krafty Kuts
Krafty Kuts / Southern Fried / Fatboy Slim circle
Episode: Turntablism: Krafty Kuts on Record Shops, Southern Fried & Breakbeat DJ Culture | A DJ's Journey Ep 11
Jem Stone
Artist, DJ, producer; Soul of Man, Bush Doctors; co-founder of Finger Lickin Records; Captain Karnival project
Finger Lickin Records / Soul of Man / Bush Doctors
Episode: Finger Lickin' Records: Jem Stone on Building a Label, Fusing Art & Music & the Legend of Captain Carnival | A DJ's Journey Ep 9
Andrew Mavor
Canadian producer and breakbeat innovator, aka Myagi
Myagi / music projects
Episode: From Peterborough to Paris: Myagi on Big Beat, Bonus Laps & Making Music That Teenage You Would Love | A DJ's Journey Ep 8
Simon Shackleton
Artist known as Elite Force and Lunatic Calm
Fused and Bruised / Elite Force / Lunatic Calm
Episode: From Castle Morton to The Matrix: Simon Shackleton on UK Rave Culture, Fused and Bruised & the Philosophy of DJing | A DJ's Journey Ep 7

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DJ Deckard
Host of the interview-driven series, guiding guests and steering conversations with focus on personal journeys, milestones, and industry insights.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • DJ Story Goodness

    Great conversations and good vibes. Thanks for having me among these legends. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wes Smith’s AI Bot
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic!

    I loved this interview. So much fun history and discussion of fabulous music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spritle712
    United Statesa year ago

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Finger Lickin' Records: Jem Stone on Building a Label, Fusing Art & Music & the Legend of Captain Carnival | A DJ's Journey Ep 9
Q: When did you start moving from being in bands to producing and releasing music under Finger Lickin?
He explains the evolution from four-track recordings and bedroom setups to joining with Justin, turning their work into white-label releases, and then creating Finger Lickin as an umbrella label to explore multiple styles.
Finger Lickin' Records: Jem Stone on Building a Label, Fusing Art & Music & the Legend of Captain Carnival | A DJ's Journey Ep 9
Q: Do you remember the first music you started to fall in love with and the records you were buying?
He recalls discovering early electro and New Wave acts, watching Top of the Pops as a kid, and the moment when he first bought Visage's Fade to Grey, followed by Depeche Mode, Bowie's era, and a fascination with the tactile art of sleeves.
Episode 14: Breakbeat Music & The Freestylers — Big Beat, Rave Culture & Making Anthems
Q: What was it like collaborating with Tenderfly, Navigator, and Soulsonic Force on early tracks?
The collaborations emerged from connections in the studio environment and the rave scene, with vocalists like Tenderfly contributing to Pressure Point and Navigator and Soulsonic Force linking the group to classic electro-rap influences, helping shape their tracks and identity.
Episode 14: Breakbeat Music & The Freestylers — Big Beat, Rave Culture & Making Anthems
Q: How did you transition from DJing and studio work to forming a live Freestylers show and touring internationally?
The shift came from seeing the potential to expand beyond studio releases into live performances; assembling a larger live setup and touring, especially in the US, helped the project grow into a broader act.
Episode 14: Breakbeat Music & The Freestylers — Big Beat, Rave Culture & Making Anthems
Q: Growing up, what was music like in your household and what were you listening to as a kid?
Harvey describes a household where his mother exposed him to a mix of disco, funk, and rock influences, which later blended with hip hop and breakbeat as his tastes evolved, forming the foundation for his production style.

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