ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 198: Shut Up + Drum On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew recaps the latest @VerzuzTV between @TheLOX and #Dipset (3:30) and discuss the difference between a Rapper and an MC (24:15). The fellas speculate a #Verzuz between @50Cent’s #GUnit and @FatJoe’s #TerrorSquad (28:01) and argue what’s the “Club Song Of The Summer” for 2021 (38:40). Finally review the newest updates from @BeatSourceOfficial with the help of @DJcity’s @DJStylesDavis (1:01:45).

Episode 197: DJ E-ROCK On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes SF’s finest @DJErock. The fellas recap E-Rock’s first heated encounter with @DJCrooked in Vegas (5:48) and being labeled the “Hyphy Guy” on MTV2’s #SuckerFreeSundays with @CiphaSounds and @DJWhooKid (29:37). E-Rock speaks bout DJing for the @SFGiants and @49ers during his Vegas residency at #HazeNightclub (37:41) and bringing Vegas style nightlife to SF as the Music Director at #InfusionLounge (43:50). The crew ask about his new DJ management group @Yay3DayWeekend with @JustinZotts and @MattMiera (58:49) and his 25+ year career in radio in SF alongside his mentor @FrandalayBay (01:20:55). Finally, E-Rock speaks about moving to LA and dealing with the “Giants vs Dodgers” baseball rivalry on his syndicated radio show @Radio_Bassment (01:30:58).

Episode 196: Return Of The Throne On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew celebrates their @LasVegasWeekly “Best DJ Podcast Of 2021” award (00:10) and recap @JaimeDaGreat’s latest gig at @MomsBarLA with @DJBossaNova (9:10). They speak about the ongoing ignorance surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine and how’s it’s comparable to the miseducation of the A.I.D.S. epidemic in the 80’s/90’s (17:15). The fellas discuss a possible rough Fall/Winter for nightlife (29:50), review @KanyeWest’s listening event for the #DONDA album (39:05) and speculate if @DaBaby’s offensive behavior at @RollingLoud was a reaction to artists like @TheeStallion and @LilNasX dominating the charts (1:00:58). Finally, the crew pay their respects to Hip-Hop’s iconic rapper/dj/pioneer @OfficialBizMarkie (1:09:30).

Episode 195: "Company Man" Feat. DJ Flight On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes @FlightDJ, @ZoukGroupLV’s new resident at @AyuDayClub in @ResortsWorldLV. Flight shares how moving to Playa Del Carmen in Mexico changed his life (7:50) and how he got recruited to spin at @OmniaLosCabos owned by @HakkasanGroup (17:02). In Cabo, he explains his role as a “Company Man”, dealing with some of the worst “EDM DJ riders” (27:47) and admits he thought his DJ career was over during the pandemic (41:35) until he received a call to work in Las Vegas for @ZOUKGroupLV (44:30). Finally, Flight elaborates on @ResortsWorldLV’s big opening weekend with @Tiesto, @ParisHilton, @CelineDion, and @MileyCyrus (50:26) and @DJCrooked explains @WynnNightlife’s mandatory “cool down set” for opening DJs (1:06:01).

Episode 194: The 5 Elements On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap their Sunday night at @MoneyBabyLV’s newest party “At Sunset” featuring @Soulection’s @JoeKay and @SashaMvrie (1:20). The crew discuss the widespread reaction from DJs across the country to @DJCrooked’s recent @BadBunny video clip (6:32) and speak about the “I Already Played Bad Bunny” stickers and merch being sold by @DJNonstopp (34:18). The fellas debate which song ignited the “Most Annoying Requests Ever” in the past 2 decades (10:37) and discuss why alot of DJs in Vegas are switching to @Rekordbox.DJ from @Serato (39:20). Finally, the crew reminisce about the Mid-2000’s in Vegas when DJ’s would spin impromptu guest sets at each other’s gigs (45:52) and discuss @CarriRichardson_, breakdancing and professional athletes competing at the Olympics in Tokyo (59:13). Purchase “I Already Played Bad Bunny” Merch Shop Here: https://djnonstopp.myshopify.com

Episode 193: "Road To Recovery" Feat. DJ Audio1 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes back their favorite Bay-Area native @DJAudio1 who recently suffered from a stroke in late December 2020. The fellas speak about the importance of “consistency” especially during the pandemic (4:08) and applaud Audio1 for building his @Twitch channel from the ground up (11:40). Audio1 openly shares what led to his life-threatening stroke which occurred while he was streaming live (22:01). He expresses his gratitude to the DJ community and @Beats4Hope for keeping his Twitch channel going and providing financial support while he was still in recovery for the last 6 months (41:53). Finally, Audio1 explains the physical limitations he’s still dealing with now (46:28), the toxic negativity recently spewing from DJ Twitter (57:40) and his emotional return back to DJing on Twitch for @BoomBapMonday’s 1 Year Anniversary last week (1:01:20).

Episode 192: “First Day Out” Feat. Four Color Zack On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes back their first in-person guest, @Redbull3Style World Champ and Seattle’s very own @FourColorZack. @DJCrooked recaps Zack’s first night back in Vegas at @MarqueeLV with @Spydatek (3:40). Zack speaks about his hesitancy to DJ live venues again (21:32) and explains why he signed to @SkamArtist (30:35). The crew share embarrassing stories about missing flights to gigs (39:52) and discuss the super spreader parties emerging in LA (58:01). Finally, Zack speaks on DJs retiring songs too early cause of Twitter (1:07:20).

Episode 191: Welcome Back Neva On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes back @DJNeva after his time off in NY dealing with his mother's passing (00:20) and also discusses the cities that are known to gas up certain food spots (3:55). @DJCrooked brings up his latest favorite show “Alone” on Netflix (30:35), as well as new venues/hotels opening in Vegas like @ResortsWorldLV, @MoneyBabyLV, @GatsyVegas, and #AyuLV (42:45). Finally, with everything opening up the fellas are excited to see footage of their favorite parties coming back like @EveryDayPPL, @DonovansYard, and @TFTI.LA (56:32), and also discuss all the current fights among fans at sporting events (1:01:25).

Episode 190: "The Return Of Everyday PPL" Feat. DJ Moma + DJ Ross One On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with NYC’s finest @DJMoma (co-founder of @EverydayPPL) and @DJRossOne (author of @RapTees). The fellas speak about #EverydayPPL’s new curated playlist “House Party” on @Spotify (1:50), LA’s #Saadiq party at @TheHighlightRoom (4:02) and DJ’s reaching out to “homies” for bookings after a long year of no communication (9:21). They speak on the lack of younger DJs aspiring to work at “Bottle Service” nightclubs (30:15) and how booking multiple DJs in a night destroys the room (24:02). Moma speaks on the obstacles he went through to relaunch #EverydayPPL’s first event on June 19th and the negative comments they received regarding the “proof of vaccination” required for entry (44:44).

Episode 189: Rihanna's Ultimatum On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speaks on the “Stripper Shortage” in Vegas (6:20) and @JaimeDaGreat recaps @Quincy’s 30th Birthday Celebration in LA with @DJCarisma and @TheRealDJStacks (13:30). @DJCrooked breaks down the "Rihanna Ultimatum" (25:02) and speaks about the recent tweets shaming DJs for playing the same "Afrobeats Songs" (43:50). Finally, the crew gives their thoughts on the @LoganPaul vs @FloydMayweather fight (49:35) and share their favorite picks to the @NBA finals (1:11:05).