
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 | 130 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Chris Hawkins is joined by Alex Paterson, co-founder of The Orb, for a deep dive into the origins of ambient house and a life spent pushing musical boundaries. From punk gigs and roadie days with Killing Joke to raves with the KLF and the creation of... more
Chris Hawkins is joined by Alan Braxe & Fred Falke for their first joint interview in 20 years as they discuss the anniversary of their seminal track "Intro". In this episode, the pair discuss the track, it's impact on their career and what it is lik... more
Chris sits down with Simon and Sean from 2 Bad Mice as they discuss their life in music, from the origins of the band through to their own label, touching on live performance, signings and their success with Bombscare.
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Eddie Piller joins Chris Hawkins to discuss his life and career in music. The son of the founder of the Small Faces fan club, Eddie has been in and around music his entire life. In the episode, he talks about the band that inspired his musical journe... 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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The podcast focuses on the intricate world of DJing, featuring interviews with prominent DJs and music producers who share their personal stories and unique experiences in the music industry. Throughout the episodes, listeners can expect to hear a range of topics, including personal anecdotes about early influences, career-defining moments, as well as practical advice on DJing techniques and equipment. Each episode culminates in an engaging segment where guests answer a selected set of questions that provide deeper insights into their lives and approaches to music.
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