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

Deckard - DJ Podcast and 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, first-hand: Donald Glaude on 35 years of Seattle rave culture, from The Underground to the festival era.

In Episode 1, DJ Dan told us Glaude handed him the mic and christened him a star. In Episode 22, recorded after Dan's passing, Glaud... more

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DJ Qbert, the most decorated turntablist in DJ history, joins Deckard on A DJ's Journey. The first US turntablist on the show traces the line from the Excelsior District and the Filipino mobile-DJ crews that built West Coast DJ culture, to back-to-ba... more

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DJ history you haven't heard: Kelly Reverb returns to A DJ's Journey — our first-ever two-time guest — for a deep dive into 1980s and '90s Dallas dance music. From the legendary Starck Club (designed by Philippe Starck, "ground zero" for MDMA before ... more

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Rusty Belicek found a Slick Rick tape in an Oklahoma parking lot at age 11 — and it set everything in motion. From DC's 18th Street Lounge to opening for James Brown to building All Good Funk Alliance with Frank Cueto, Rusty tells the inside story of... more

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Recent Guests

DJ Qbert
Legendary turntablist
Thud Rumble / Invisibl Skratch Piklz
Episode: DJ Qbert - Turntablism, the Invisibl Skratch Piklz & the Universal Language
Kelly Reverb
Producer, Label Boss, Storyteller
Independent artist / Lone Star Records (past)
Episode: Kelly Reverb on the Starck Club, Lone Star Records & Getting Sober (Part 2) | A DJ's Journey Ep. 20
Rusty Belicek
Musician, All Good Funk Alliance member
All Good Funk Alliance
Episode: Breakbeat, Funk & the DC Underground: Rusty Belicek of All Good Funk Alliance | A DJ's Journey Ep 19
Damian Harris
Skint Records founder, Fatboy Slim collaborator, Midfield General, DJ
Skint Records
Episode: DJ History: Damian Harris on Founding Skint Records, Creating Fatboy Slim & the Big Beat Boutique | A DJ's Journey Ep 18
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

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DJ Deckard
Host of A DJ's Journey

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 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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Fantastic! I loved this interview. So much fun history and discussion of fabulous music.
Great conversations and good vibes. Thanks for having me among these legends.

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DJ Qbert - Turntablism, the Invisibl Skratch Piklz & the Universal Language
Q: What role has technology and hardware innovation played in your career?
We pushed to slim down mixers, add reverse switches, create portable setups like the QFO, and later integrated DJ tools and digital formats; technology has always extended what scratching can be.
DJ Qbert - Turntablism, the Invisibl Skratch Piklz & the Universal Language
Q: When did you know you wanted to DJ, and what drew you to scratching?
I was drawn to the weird, non-mainstream sounds as a kid, and turntables offered a new instrument that felt like a musical revelation, especially when I heard scratching in hip hop and treated it as a musical language.
Breakbeat, Funk & the DC Underground: Rusty Belicek of All Good Funk Alliance | A DJ's Journey Ep 19
Q: How did you approach performing for James Brown's events and what was the green room situation like?
We weren't in the green room with James Brown; his crew and band managed the setup, and the experience was about delivering a high-energy, well-curated set from the side rooms into the main stage, with the audience and the band syncing on vibe.
Breakbeat, Funk & the DC Underground: Rusty Belicek of All Good Funk Alliance | A DJ's Journey Ep 19
Q: What was your personal connection there?
We first met through mutual friends in the DC scene, and Burning Man became a foundational space where we learned to push our boundaries; I led most sets initially, while Frank contributed with record choices to fit the vibe.
DJ History: Damian Harris on Founding Skint Records, Creating Fatboy Slim & the Big Beat Boutique | A DJ's Journey Ep 18
Q: What moments stand out as turning points for Skint and the Fatboy Slim era?
Key turning points include the accidental creation of Skint after a 'sack' turned into an A&R opportunity, the breakthrough of Fatboy Slim, and the boutique's pivotal role in shaping a generation of dance music.

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A DJ's Journey showcases deep-did storytelling from prominent DJs and label insiders, focusing on origins, scene evolution, and the people who shaped electronic music across the US and UK. Episodes often explore career-defining moments, behind-the-scenes club culture, label journeys, touring life, and the tech shifts that transformed how the music is made and shared. Notable strengths include candid career retrospectives, mentorship themes, and a strong emphasis on community and history within the DJ and production communities. Potential listeners will likely enjoy richly detailed anecdotes, industry context, and thoughtful reflections from veterans who helped mold modern nightlife and dance music.

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1. DJ Qbert
2. Kelly Reverb
3. Rusty Belicek
4. Damian Harris
5. Norman Cook
6. Justin Rushmore
7. Lee Rous
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