ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

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).

Episode 188: DANCES WITH WHITE GIRLS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with Philly bred EDM DJ/Producer/Rapper “Dances With White Girls” (@DancesLife) (with special guest host @Spydatekzilla). Dances recaps the 2000’s nightlife scene in New York City (4:10) and explains how he ended up being part of @Pitbull’s hit record “Don’t Stop The Party” (11:32). He talks about getting hit by a car in LA, almost losing his life, and living with a disability (25:25). The fellas speak on divisions in the EDM world (39:02), @TheBlessedMadonna changing her name from #TheBlackMadonna, and the controversy surrounding @DJSqunto tweets (40:05). The crew discuss the worldwide #BLM protests emerging at the same time as @Diplo’s country album release in 2020 (49:55) and whether @Kaytranada’s Grammy wins this year will open more doors for people of color in Dance Music (56:37). Finally Dances schools @DJCrooked on #Nutcrackers and launching his new drink @YerrpLA (1:10:07).

Episode 187: No Communication On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak on a possible @NYKnicks vs @LALakers match-up in the @NBA finals (2:35) and discuss the the current wave of celebrity boxing (7:09). The fellas give @DJDMiles an intervention regarding his chronic “cancelling” (18:20) and breakdown the lack of applicants applying for nightclub positions in Las Vegas (23:45). The fellas speak on the upcoming @VerzuzTV battle between #BowWow (@ShadMoss) and @SouljaBoy (41:20) and Twitter exposing a “producer” named @PXVCE for fake-finger-drumming and stealing beats from other DJ/Producers (53:05). Finally, @JaimeDaGreat opens up bout the new lifestyle journey he’s bout to start (1:04:05) and the crew pay homage to the late great @ChiModu and #PaulMooney (1:14:00).

Episode 186: BOI JEANIUS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by Chicago’s finest  & @Redbull3Style Regional Champ @BoiJeanius. Boi Jeanius shares how @Twitch has shifted the culture and liberated DJs to control and build their own universe (8:22). The fellas address Boi Jeanius’s outspoken nature on #Twitter and address some comments he made about #ClubDJs (27:07). Boi Jeanius explains his relationship with the late great @DJTimBuck2 and his importance to the city of Chicago (20:01). The crew address the recent @TikTok videos of DJ’s performing “Sample Routines” and compare it to Boi Jeanius’s party #TheseAreTheBreaks (43:01). Finally, Boi Jeanius explains why he charged 100 dollars for his #HipHop X #Cumbia edits on @Bandcamp (51:29) and how Cumbia has been gaining more of a presence in a lot of DJ’s playlists (1:01:04).