
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 | 77 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic InterviewsMusic History | |||

In this episode of Hardhouse History, Paul Glazby welcomes back one of the true pioneers of the hard house movement, Baby Doc, for an honest, hilarious and deeply nostalgic conversation about the evolution of underground dance music.
From the early ... more
In this episode of Hardhouse History, Paul Glazby sits down with one of the most influential names in UK hard dance history, Phil Reynolds.
From buying his very first set of decks in the early ‘90s to helping build the legendary Frantic brand from ... more
In this episode of Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with one of the true workhorses of the hard house scene, Sam Townend.
From his early days as a wide-eyed clubber listening to Mark EG and M-Zone tapes, through to becoming one of the key f... more
In this episode of Hardhouse History, Paul Glazby sits down with true scene pioneer Rachel Auburn, and what follows is a fascinating journey through the birth of hard house culture in London.
Long before hard house had a name, Rachel was immersed in... more
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Love the show. Somehow it’s worked its way to the top of the podcast list for me. Pure nostalgia every single week - keep them coming
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Hard House History explores the evolution of a subgenre through long-form conversations with the scene's pivotal players. Episodes weave personal journeys—from early clubs and formative nights to headline moments and the rise of iconic labels and events—together with behind-the-scenes industry insights on A&R, production, and tour life. Listeners gain a sense of club culture, scene dynamics, and the human stories behind lasting tracks and legendary moments. A standout aspect is the breadth of guests—from international selectors to label founders and archival historians—offering both nostalgia and practical takeaways for aspiring DJs, producers, promoters, and fans. The show tends to balance personal resilience, community, and the technical ... more
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Recent guests on Hard House History include:
1. Phil Reynolds
2. Sam Townend
3. Rachel Auburn
4. Alf Bamford
5. Rich Wakley
6. Dexter Jones
7. Johnny Dangerous
8. Amadeus Mozart
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