
From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45. There are anecdotes aplenty, essential do's & don'ts, as well as gear recommendations, PLUS there's always an apocalyptic set closer too!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Phil Kieran joins Chris Hawkins on How To DJ to talk about the moments that shaped his career — from blagging his first DJ set at Belfast’s Limelight to becoming one of electronic music’s most respected producers.
Phil reflects on discovering dance ... more
Remixer and DJ Louis La Roche joins Chris Hawkins to chat about his career in music so far. From discovering dance music through Fatboy Slim and building tracks from samples, to remixing global artists and navigating the realities of life as a tourin... more
Swedish DJ, DJ Seinfeld, joins Chris on How To DJ to break down his career in music, from growing up in Sweden, through to his time studying in Edinburgh and living in Barcelona.
Armand opens up about his use of sound from film, TV and other media a... more
Jack sits down with BBC Radio 6 Music & How To DJ presenter Chris Hawkins to discuss his gig history. From a life-changing experience at Glastonbury with Faithless, to memorable moments with Pete Doherty and his favourite UK venues, Chris shares his ... more
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Love listening to the life and experiences of DJs. Chris as the host is spot on. Show is only marred by the infomercial that takes up too much of the conversation.
What a weird podcast. The guest generally are good. Some of their answers are interesting. However it’s ridiculously corporate. The product placement ad from Flare audio is the most cringe thing you will ever hear. Clearly noone cares about the “ear trumpets” they are flogging. Embarrassing. Despite sounding like the most BBC radio presenter you can ever imagine, the audio is terribly balanced with the hosts mic frequently far too quiet. Also, the host is a rock DJ and heems totally out of place... more
Can’t believe I’ve just found this, what a podcast! Had to leave a review after listening to my first show -
Fabio & Grooverider. There hasn’t been any podcast since ‘Gilles Petersons Worldwide Podcast’ that really hits the mark. Well done Chris Hawkins!!
Addicted to this podcast series. Always a great range of guests and love hearing about how they became the DJs they are today and all their anecdotes and DJ tips. Definitely recommend!!!
An absolute pleasure listening to the Utah Saints pod. The Utah’s are obviously top fellas with countless tales of their antics over the years… and the Hawk doing his usual great stuff in bringing it all together. Great stuff.
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A deep dive into the world of DJs, club culture, and live performance, featuring candid career stories, practical gear talk, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from touring, producing, and radio work. Conversations often pivot to how artists navigated remix culture, label relationships, and the evolution of DJing from club rooms to festival stages, with a recurring segment of selecting five questions from a 45-question box to reveal personal philosophies and approaches. A notable through-line is the balance between artistry and sustainability in a demanding industry, plus memorable moments and practical tips that aspiring guests can use to shape their own journeys.
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