
Welcome to Hard House History, formerly known as When I Grow Up, hosted by Hard House icon Paul Glazby. This podcast dives deep into the evolution of the Hard House movement, exploring the music, the culture, and the unforgettable nights that defined an era. Join Paul as he reconnects with the DJs, producers, promoters, and fans who built the scene from the underground up. Whether you lived it or ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Hard House History celebrates one year since its rebrand with a return guest who helped shape Paul Glazby's career. Insomniacz promoter Tom Muir joins Paul for an honest, hilarious conversation about the scene's resurgence, the realities of running e... more
One Sunday morning, one DJ booth and one encounter with Tony De Vit changed everything. In this episode of Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with Matt Smallwood to trace a life in dance music, from teenage obsession and London club nights to ... more
General Bounce joins Paul Glazby on the Hard House History Podcast for a candid, funny and opinionated conversation about 25 years behind the decks. From his first club gigs in August 2001 to running Cheeky Tracks and finding an audience through vide... more
This week on Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with producer, DJ and underground dance music chameleon Jon Doe for a journey through one of the most fascinating careers to emerge from the UK's hard dance scene.
Jon's story does not follow a ... more
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Hard House History surveys the evolution of a dance-music movement through intimate conversations with DJs, promoters, and industry insiders who built UK hard house from the underground to the mainstream. Episodes mix personal origin stories with scene-wide milestones—notable venues, labels, clashes, and collaborations—grounded in decades of club culture, branding, and promotion. The show stands out for its deep historical context, candid anecdotes, and a strong sense of community across eras, often pairing nostalgic recollections with practical insights for aspiring artists and promoters. Listeners get a front-row seat to the people, decisions, and nights that defined hard house, with a clear throughline of craftsmanship, resilience, and e... more
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Recent guests on Hard House History include:
1. Matt Smallwood
2. General Bounce
3. Jon Doe
4. Matt Adam
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8. Ves Asenov
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