The Passionate DJ Podcast

Mo goes on the road to Athens Ohio to spend some time with fiend of the Show B Funk to talk about a very unique show he’s created called The Trust Me Dance Party. B Funk shares the premise of the show, its origins, the impacts of the pandemic, and the future of The Trust Me Dance Party. How to find The Funk! DJ B Funk Home Page DJ B Funk YouTube Episode Mentions: Predators Dancing Double Dribble Dunk Homer Simpson Making Lean Trust Me Dance Party Poster Artist: Rocky Davies @ageofnerd First Appearance of B Funk on the Passionate DJ Podcast: Mixing Up Athens (Passionate DJ Podcast #174)

How do you take it to heart when someone asks you to keep a secret? If it’s a close friend, does that matter more than a casual acquaintance? What about trade secrets at your work place? Do you share the secret recipes with your friends and family? If you have the inside on the next big piece of tech hardware, are going to break that news on your MySpace Page to let all your friends know? In this weeks episode, we discuss a recent incident within the DJ space where a new piece of hardware was leaked to the public, several days in advance of if official release date. To most DJ’s out there, it’s not a big deal. As a matter of fact, it’s probably a bonus to get the inside scoop on new kit! However, for content creators, honoring embargo can have a huge negative impact on your reach vs those that chose to “leak” information! Tune in as we discuss these recent events, and also cover some news on the problems that Ticket Master faced this past week when tickets for the latest Taylor Swift world tour went on sale. The long waits in line and the high processing fees even caught the attention of a member of the United States House of Representatives. Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco is part of a bigger problem in the music industry. by Cody Mello-Klein of News@Northwestern https://news.northeastern.edu/2022/11/17/taylor-swift-ticketmaster/ Music: Crystal GRID https://open.spotify.com/track/797fo2wi5LSUx7GlRx3vTi?si=BMsxh1U3TAmewJ_y-idnMg Magiksolo https://artlist.io/artist/1446/magiksolo Passionate DJ Main Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJ The DJ Hookup:https://thedjhookup.com/

We’reeeeeee Baaaaaaaccccckkkkk! Did you miss us? We missed you all! The team has been busy this spring and summer, which means...life happened these past few months.

In this weeks episode we welcome back friend of the show B Funk. With over 20 years of experience behind the decks, B Funk shares stories of how the pandemic made him quickly adjust from DJing in front of crowds, to making the switch to streaming online, all while working full time and taking care of a family. B Funk also talks seriously about how he considered leaving DJing all together, and the stress that comes with playing High School events. Don’t forget to check out the Passionate DJ Main Channel for the latest in gear reviews from our friends at The DJ Hook Up! Show Links:B Funk Direct Support Set for Rezz DJ B Funk Homepage Episode 130: (The Return of) Bad DJ Gigs at 1:00:00

In today's episode, Trip Turlington shares a few throwback house/pop tracks while sharing memories surrounding those songs and the times they were released. This is a true return to form, as we haven't released a Trip's Throwbacks segment in a few years. He brings us on a journey through storytelling, bringing us to the clubs and raves of the 90s... and talking about the association of music and memory. We round out the episode with some DJ news and updates. We talk about the recent pulling of content from Spotify, go over a list of the best DJ laptops available right now, and talk about what's new in the world about Passionate DJ. Trip makes dope-ass music, which you can check out here: 👉 https://soundcloud.com/tripturlington Source: Best DJ Laptops 2022 (MusicRadar)👉 https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-dj-laptop

Today's episode has two purposes: making up for missing the 2021 "holiday" recap episode, and making a big announcement regarding the future of Passionate DJ and the podcast. (Spoiler ahead:) Mo Dingo is now the official host of The Passionate DJ Podcast. This comes as a result of expanding Passionate DJ into many different types of content. Between our online guides, our hardware reviews, industry updates, DJ mixes, live events and more... it became too difficult for David make due dates for the podcast. Making Mo the host is both a logical progression, and an exciting proposition. We will all still be regulars on the show, but Mr. Dingo is the guy hosting and publishing the podcast, so that David can continue focusing on other Passionate DJ content. As we do in our typical holiday episodes, we also reach out to some old friends. Today we're talking with Brian James (The Engineer), DJ AXCESS, B-Funk, and DJ Serrato (no relation). We also recap all of 2021, talking about all the great stuff we did as Passionate DJ. Also, all video podcasts will now go to our new podcast YouTube channel! See it here: https://passionatedj.com/crossroads Thank you all for subbing to the new channel... and remember... KEEP ON SPINNING!

In today’s episode, we’re primarily talking about Passionate DJ’s latest adventure: throwing live events! In our main segment, we feature an interview with Entel. He was the headliner for our launch event, where he played lovely progressive house and other forms of melodic dance music to a small outdoor crowd of around 150 people. We threw a secret warehouse pop-up party in Downtown Dayton, OH. This was the first event that PDJ has thrown under it’s own name since 2014, so we wanted it to be special. We asked ENTEL to headline the show for us, because his melodic and emotional style fits Passionate DJ well, but also because he’s been making moves in the industry. Many more events at this spot (which is called HQ|DYT) are to come. We also talk about the upcoming launch of our new channel, Passionate DJ Performances. This is where we will be posting our DJ sets and mixes, going forward. You can check it out by going to PassionateDJ.com/music Before diving into the main topic, we also talk quickly about some news in the DJ space, such as: - The new Traktor beta, with Beatport integration- Serato support for the CDJ-3000- “End of Life” RANE gear- Rekordbox and their new “Professional” plan Also, David got a new doggo.

Episode 221 is focused on the sounds of Drum N Bass and the surrounding genres, and features our very good friend Mister Shifter. He joined us recently for a DJ performance on Twitch, and we've posted a teaser of that set on our YouTube channel which you should definitely watch! We'll be posting his full DnB set later in the summer. While he was here, we recorded this interview where we talk about Drum N Bass and the surrounding genres. We also discuss the struggles of forging an identity while playing and making multiple styles of music, working in duos/trios/collabs, DAW software and music production, piano lessons, DJ gear, mixing "DJ unfriendly" music and 45s... and of course, our guest's obsessive collecting and organizational habits. Columbus-based DJ/producer Mister Shifter is a purveyor of fine bass-minded music, and former founding half of Random Movement. He's seen releases on Dispatch Recordings | Bassbin | Innerground Records | Skeleton Recordings | Flexout Audio | Foxy Jangle | Aufect | Lightless Recordings | Flight Pattern.

In today’s episode we catch up with Cody and Gerrad of Cryztal Grid, to find out what they’ve been doing in the last several months. As it turns out…. a lot! Today, we hear all about their other projects: 💙 Chilled SamplesA podcast and sound sample source for lo-fi producers:ChilledSamples.com 💙 Red Rocks Dubstep & Riddim DrumsA unique sound pack capturing the energy of Red Rocks amphitheater:ColoradoSounds.com And their musical side-projects: 💙 Summit One (a lo-fi hip-hop project by Cody)💙 Cloud Effect (an ambient music project by Gerrad)💙 Celestial Intentions (a binaural beats project by Gerrad)… all available now on Spotify! And, of course, always check out the lovely sounds of Cryztal Grid:💎 CryztalGrid.com Since their inception in 2017, Cryztal Grid has exploded into the electronic music scene. Their live sets infuse a wide variety of bass music with live saxophone and both organic and electronic drums. Cody and Gerrad combine their rhythmic and melodic talents to create an experience, self-titled as, Rhythm Meets Melody. Similarly, they utilize their unique personalities and perspectives to create emotionally charged, melodic bass music. They center their production and live shows around connecting with people, sharing experiences, and inspiring listeners to be their best, happy selves.

DJ/Producer, content creator, and thoughtful human Kilma joins us today on The Passionate DJ Podcast. Kilma is an early fan and long-time contributor to the show, and we're thrilled to have her back! She joins us today to speak with us about her experiences as a woman in the music industry, and issues surrounding gender diversity in the DJ space. A big shout-out to The Mighty Mo Dingo for putting today's interview together. Follow Kilma on Instagram: @kilmamusic Follow Passionate DJ on Instagram: @passionatedj

Today we're proud to present one of our hometown heroes, Ike B (da bad boy). Ike has an impressive DJ resumé, and has spent many years on FM radio as a mix show DJ. In today's episode, he shares with us a little bit about his history, what he misses about old-school radio, his love for hip-hop (especially The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff). Today's show comes with a language warning! Ike also shared a little about a brand he's working with, called Keepin It 1200. You can check the apparel out at KeepinIt1200.com We also hear a brief news spot from the homie, Mo Dingo, following up on his CASE Act segment back in Episode 213. The CASE Act refers to new litigation about media piracy, which may or may not eventually trickle down to DJs. We'd love to hear your thoughts about today's episode, and radio DJing in general. Is it a lost art? Does podcasting play a role in bringing it back? Let us know by joining the conversation at PassionateDJ.com/community

Sayonara, 2020! It's a fresh new year, and for Episode 213, we're bringing you our year-in-review, backed by some killer tunage by our own Trip Turlington. We talk about the things Passionate DJ did in the past year, the guests we talked to, and the topics we covered. What kind of topics did we cover? What were the most popular episodes? What were some of our favorite moments? Our struggles? 2021 marks the start of our 8th year at Passionate DJ. We thank you so much for listening, whether this is your first or 200th time!

Today's show features the return of DJ Axcess, who joined us in-studio for an interview and live performance. Since 2007, Mike Salone has been entertaining crowds across the United States. Known for his open-format style and creative mixing abilities, Axcess has the skills and experience to rock any crowd. You can normally find him performing at weddings, hosting corporate events, playing sold-out arenas (pre-pandemic) or helping to train the next generation of outstanding DJs. During the interview, we discuss stuff like: • The new Native Instruments MASCHINE+ • The new Pioneer CDJ-3000 • What it's like to play a "Covid wedding"• Streaming services for DJs (Beatport, SoundCloud, etc.)• Why Mike loves his RANE TWELVE players• The Columbus DJ Podcast ...and much more, all while Mike plays a smattering of great tunes! Check him out at https://djaxcess.com