Episode 156: Spotlight on Paul Oakenfold This week, we spend most of the episode highlighting the work of iconic superstar DJ/producer Paul Oakenfold. David plays 10 different tracks which show the breadth of Oakenfold’s work… you’ll hear many different styles represented, including trance, hip-hop, breaks, pop, and more. This coming Saturday (September 22), Paul will be traveling to our home town to grace the decks and give us a night to remember. This is made possible by 3DMentional Entertainment (half […]

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Episode 155: Wherefore Art Thou Traktor? Native Instruments has finally made some recent announcements in regards to new hardware and software coming down the pike this year. Namely, new revisions of the Kontrol S2 and Kontrol S4 are on they way, along with Traktor Pro 3 which is said to be written “from the ground up”. Traktor fans are excited to see signs of life, but there has been a larger conversation taking place for many months now. Has NI […]

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Episode 154: Community Wishing Well We’re back from break! In this episode, we take a Question of the Week from our Facebook Group (PassionateDJ.com/Community): “What do you wish other people understood about DJing?” We read all of your great responses to this question, and give our own reactions. One recurring theme we found: feeling underappreciated. Do you ever feel like you don’t get enough credit for your role as a DJ? We’d love to hear your thoughts… send us a […]

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Episode 153: Golden Nuggets (Industry Insight From DJs Over 50) Today we’re talking about DJing, growing older, and celebrating the knowledge of seasoned DJs. In Episode 153, David skims over his article Twenty DJs Over 50 Who Still Top The Bill. Along the way, we listen to various clips from these seasoned and insightful DJs, pulled from the interviews found below. P.S. – don’t forget, we offer a monthly bonus episode for our Patreon subscribers! We’re now officially more than halfway to […]

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Episode 152: The Dos and Don’ts of Mobile DJing Today we discuss mobile DJing. If you spend your time DJing weddings, corporate gigs, private parties, or special events…. this episode may be invaluable to you, thanks to the wisdom shared by co-host Mo Dingo. We talk about the importance of knowing your music, anxiety over the size of your music library, the need for using contracts, and more. We discuss the need to set aside ego, and the special considerations […]

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Episode 151: A Very Scratchy 80s Ahhhhh… this episode is really fresh! Today we’re exploring some of the earliest DJ scratching noises ever put on a recorded release. Back in the 1980s, hip-hop DJs were just beginning to discover how a turntable (or two) could be used as a sort of musical instrument. Some examples of these early scratches landed on albums or singles… there, to be preserved for all time. • Become a Patron of The Passionate DJ Podcast, […]

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