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Nov 10, 2021 • 1h 22min

Episode 206: Hey I’m In Town…

Episode 206: Hey I’m In Town… On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew discuss a favor @NudiaOnAir asked of @DJCrooked that escalated (1:32) and speak about random “Hey I’m in town” texts from peeps who visit Las Vegas (23:42). @JaimeDaGreat talks about the struggles he’s been experiencing with his weekly party @DanceWithMe_LA (27:30). They talk about the recent updates regarding the @ToryLanez/ @TheeStallion case (40:18), @RollingLoud sponsoring @DaBaby’s new tour (54:15), and finally, #JayZ and @LLCoolJ being inducted into the #RockNRollHallofFame (1:12:10).
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Nov 3, 2021 • 1h 55min

Episode 205: VTECH THE DJ

Episode 205: VTECH THE DJ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, by popular request, the crew sit down with Las Vegas’s very own @VtechtheDJ. V-Tech talks about getting her start at @TaoLasVegas (4:35) and winning the @BustaRhymes "Rap Challenge” on @Youtube (8:45). She speaks about launching her successful @Twitch stream during the pandemic (28:40) and signing to @SkamArtist when the nightclubs opened back up (37:06). The crew discuss the lack of venue hospitality they’ve experienced recently especially from fellow DJs (47:16) and discuss the difficulties of being in a relationship when you’re constantly on the road (1:13:10). Finally, V-tech speaks about the art of consistency, especially when building a fan base on twitch (1:26:40).
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Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 25min

Episode 204: “The Asian Avengers” Feat. James Hwang

Episode 204: “The Asian Avengers” Feat. James Hwang On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with premier NYC club promoter @JamesHwang42, longtime friend to @DJCrooked, who both connected in the 2000’s being the only Korean Americans in New York nightlife (00:24). The guys discuss NYC’s low DJ rates (10:20), Miami becoming an escape for New Yorkers during the pandemic in 2020 (15:35), and discriminatory club policies regarding race and appearance in nightlife (34:20). James speaks on his #SinSundays party at @NYSapphire60, approaching over 8 years now, being one of the first to combine the nightclub and stripclub experience (51:30). Finally, the fellas share how many “fake friends” were cut-off post-pandemic (1:11:40) and Crooked explains why James’s role in NYC nightlife is so important (1:16:45).
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Oct 20, 2021 • 1h 33min

Episode 203: Mr. Stoute

Episode 203: Mr. Stoute On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew recap the first two weeks of @JaimeDaGreat’s new weekly party @DanceWithMe_LA  in Santa Monica (1:45). @DJDMiles speaks on DJing @TrillerFightClub and experiencing the @Supercat_Dondada and @WyclefJean live at the @BarclaysCenter (15:15). The crew review the recent @Verzuz with @Teacha_KrsOne vs. @OfficialBigDaddyKane and breakdown the impromptu battle between @DJScratch and @Kidcapri101 (29:02). @DJCrooked recaps the #Vegas @RealColeWorld concert and shares how proud he is of the @Dreamville camp (36:40), and describes an altercation he had with a rapper at a recent gig (47:50). Finally, the crew discuss @Nelly’s “Do Not Play List” at the @BlendedFest in San Diego (1:15:44) and talk about costume ideas for Halloween (1:23:30).
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Oct 13, 2021 • 1h 29min

Episode 202: “Tacos Y Cerveza” Feat. DJ Moma + DJ Dana Lu

Episode 202: “Tacos Y Cerveza” Feat. DJ Moma + DJ Dana Lu On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speaks with NY's finest @DJMoma (co-founder of @EveryDayPPL) and @DJDanalu (co-founder of @TacosYCerveza). Moma and Dana Lu recap their Summer 2021 (2:20), speak about reopening venues, and comment on the backlash “Everyday PPL” received from anti-vaxxers (15:03). Dana speaks on her party “Tacos Y Cervesa” (28:03) and lists her ‘Top 5 Jersey Club” songs (34:32). Finally, they discuss why spinning marathon sets have become more difficult for younger gen DJs to do (48:25) and address @Kaytranda’s tweet about @FatJoe’s “Whats Luv” record that had working DJs in an uproar on Twitter (1:03:20).
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Oct 6, 2021 • 1h 31min

Episode 201: We Back!

Episode 201: We Back! On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas return from their one-month hiatus. @DJCrooked speaks on his recent health changes (5:30) and getting his first colonic (15:57). @DJDMiles explains becoming an official DJ for @TrillerFightClub (21:27) and @DJNeva shares his experience doing a silent disco for @LifeIsBeautiful (28:12). @JaimeDaGreat promotes his new party in LA @DanceWithMe_LA with @DJBossanova (34:10). The fellas review Drake’s (@ChampagnePapi) #CertifiedLoverBoy and @KanyeWest’s #Donda (40:40). The crew discuss the transition from your 30’s into your 40’s (55:40) and share how ego and pride should never hinder you from working (1:11:55).
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Sep 29, 2021 • 1h 1min

"Best Of Road Vol.2” Feat. Nudia

"Best Of Road Vol.2” Feat. Nudia This week on the @RoadPodcast, the fellas revisit some of the most inspiring moments from the past 200 episodes with the help of Las Vegas radio personality @NudiaOnAir. In Episode 112, @DJLaz shares a touching story about his Mom and being born physical disabled (0:55). In Episode 75, @TinaT speaks about becoming a foster parent (10:20). In Episode 22, @MichaelMayeda talks about being physically abused as a child and music saving his life (19:05). In Episode 26, @Roctakon opens up about walking away from DJ’ing at the height of his career (27:04). In Episode 24, @CiphaSounds speaks about the depression he battled during his career (41:52). In Episode 86, @DJCrooked reflects on one of the biggest lessons he learned with @BoogieBlind (53:59).
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Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 3min

"Best Of Road Vol.1" Feat. Nudia

"Best Of Road Vol.1" Feat. Nudia This week on the @RoadPodcast, the fellas revisit some of their best moments from the past 200 episodes with the help of Las Vegas radio personality @NudiaOnAir. In Episode 100, @DJNeva speaks about working in the Bronx Housing Projects before becoming a successful DJ (0:36). In Episode 129, @DJMellStarr speaks about losing his hearing in 9/11 (08:24). In Episode 48, @FatManScoop talks about working with @CrooklynClan to make ‘Be Faithful’ (16:17). In Episode 29, @DJVice shares his reasons for becoming sober (27:52). In Episode 17, Shecky Green remembers how he managed to get @DJAMLives his first million dollar contract in Las Vegas (38:37). And lastly in Episode 65, @DJCrooked explains the Las Vegas legend of #JhoLow (47:54).
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Sep 1, 2021 • 2h 1min

Episode 200: DJ FIVE

Episode 200: DJ FIVE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas celebrate their 200th episode with Las Vegas’s very own @DJFive, co-founder of @HeadlinerMusicClub and 1/2 of @WeAreFAED. Five reminisces about the early 2000s, working at @DJPizzo’s and @Warren702’s legendary #HipHopSite (10:20), bombing at a try-out for Light Nightclub in the Bellagio (13:40), and missing “DJ Dinners” with “the homies” (18:08). He talks about learning an Eastcoast style of DJing in the clubs (24:15), recalls a funny confrontation with @DJCrooked, @DJMoma, and Andrew Sasson at Jet Nightclub (31:10), explains how #AbeFromanShowmen birthed open format DJ agencies (44:41) and shares what motivated him to finally lose weight (54:10). Finally, the crew recap @SkamArtist’s #SkamSummer (1:04:55) and Five breaks down how @EricDLux and himself created @WeAreFAED (1:39:12).
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Aug 25, 2021 • 1h 25min

Episode 199: Egoless

Episode 199: Egoless On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked recaps his latest visit to NYC after being away for over 20 months (2:23). The fellas speak on the Delta Variant spreading thru the DJ community in LA (18:40) and also explain the “Egoless” business motto for @EverydayPPL (28:50). The crew give "Thotty Dee" @DJDMiles an intervention (34:00) and discuss @Awkwafina getting canceled by Black Twitter (49:10). DJ Wundrkut Funeral Expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-eric-cardeno-home DJ Sadako Cancer Recovery Expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/contribute-to-saras-battle-and-recovery?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer

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