The Passionate DJ Podcast: a weekly talk show for DJs.

Episode 192: The Lost Episode

0 Comment January 13, 2020

Today we’re presenting an episode that was recorded about a year ago, but never got published. Sometimes, we record “bank episodes” (shows we save for later). But, due to our summer break in 2019, this one just ended up sitting. Rather than let it go to waste, we’re playing it for you now! This is […]

Episode 191: New Year’s Special 2020!

0 Comment January 1, 2020

Happy New Year, Passionate DJs! In today’s episode we look at the year in review. What kind of topics did we cover? What were the most popular episodes? What were some of our favorite moments? And why did the podcast disappear for a few months in the middle? We play clips from previous shows (including […]

Episode 190: Holiday Record Exchange

0 Comment December 25, 2019

⚠️ This episode contains gangsta rap with loads of swearing. You have been warned! We’re back with another Holiday episode! In one of our favorite shows of the year, all four Passionate DJ hosts exchange records with each other for Christmas. We then share our spoils with you by playing samples from each record, and […]

Best DJ Controllers in 2020 (The Controller Compendium)

0 Comment December 9, 2019

DJ controllers are pieces of hardware which allow hands-on control of music mixing software. The development of robust DJ software, along with the hardware to control it, has been one of the most significant things to ever happen within the industry. As the market continues to grow, we’ve found ourselves with many wonderful options to fit budget, workflow, and choice of software. This guide compares the top DJ controllers, so that you can feel confident before spending your hard-earned money! It has been continuously updated since 2014, helping thousands of DJs like you decide which controller is best for them.

Episode 188: Ten Years Ago (2009)

0 Comment November 25, 2019

DJ CONTROLLER GIVEAWAY (Win a Reloop MIXON 4!): https://passionatedj.com/giveaway As the third entry in our “Ten Years Ago” series, today’s episode will focus on the music and happenings of 2009. From the death of the King of Pop, the creation of Glee, and the launch of Farmville… we leave no stone unturned as we explore […]

Episode 187: Going Up & Up (w/MASIN)

0 Comment November 11, 2019

Today’s episode features Matt Masin, a DJ from Long Island who has been doing serious work as a club and festival DJ for the past year and a half. Matt joined us for a two-part interview about Up & Up Festival, for which he was playing direct support under headliner Elephante.

As a relatively new DJ, Masin has gained more experience in the past year than many DJs ever will. We wanted to talk to him about his active new music career, and get a feel for how he approaches his music. And it’s a good thing we asked, because Matt drops a lot of golden nuggets in today’s episode.