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) 

2022: Year in Review David did lot’s of gear reviews, Tony was back on the road again, Trip got a new neighbor, and Mo took over the wheel!  A lot went on during they year that was 2022. We get the crew together for the first time in a minute to talk about what we covered in 2022, and what are planning on 2023. If you have not done so yet, don’t forget to join the Passionate DJ Community Facebook Page.  It’s a great place to meet other DJ’s from literally all over the planet, and see what’s going on in the DJ space.  It’s an amazing peer driven community with lots of voices and experience in the DJ space.  Join today! Intro/Outro: Earth Stands by: Cryztal Grid Bumper: Paradise by: Yestalgia

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/

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dayton's very own DJ Chris Lutz.  As a staple here in Ohio, Chris spans the spectrum of events from radio, corporate, weddings, clubs, as well as professional sports teams and colleges! Chris shares his journey from working in fast food, Mixed Martial Arts fighter, and a lover of dogs! Sit back, relax, and get to know a little bit more about DJ Chris Lutz. If you have not had a chance, take a look at the review of the New Denon DJ SC Live 4 Don't forget to hit up The DJ Hook Up for all of your gear needs! Music Credits: Cryztal GRID: Earth Stands | @Cryztal Grid  Aves: Sneakers   Show Links: Passionate DJ Main Channel Passionate DJ Performances

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. We had lots of travel, some surprise home improvements, more travel, and someone bought a house. All that and we still managed to play a few gigs and do some gear reviews. David and Mo join forces to get Passionate DJ Nation up to speed on where we have been and what our plans are for the future. Pioneer DDJ-REV1: Best DJ Controller under $300? | Review & Guide If you have not done so, join The Passionate DJ Community on Facebook!  Music Credits: Cryztal GRID: Earth Stands |  @Cryztal Grid  Aves: Sneakers | Show Links: Passionate DJ Main Channel Passionate DJ Performances The DJ Hookup  

As a mobile DJ, we do our best to provide clients the best quality of service at the best price based on our respective markets and the experience we bring to the table. You send out the contract, and then the client offers what friend of the show FireCat451 calls ‘Insult Money’ other wise as a Low Ball offer! During this weeks episode, Mo, DJ Serrato of Phoenix, and DJ Freeman of Greensboro jump online to have a conversation about things you can do in your market to avoid you catching a case of the Lowball Blues! Remember, if you are looking for any DJ kit, hit up our preferred equipment provider The DJ Hookup for all your gear needs.   Show Links: Noel Serrato (@bestphoenixdj) https://www.instagram.com/bestphoenixdj/?hl=en Shawn Freeman (@freemandaddy5) https://www.instagram.com/freemandaddy5/ Passionate DJ Main Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJThe DJ Hookup: https://thedjhookup.com/

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

Today we speak with Mitch James, Columbus-based DJ who brings the perspective of a young festival performer in the Midwest. He tells us what it's like to be a DJ in this strange, post-covid world, the difference between older and younger DJs, and the struggles he's had in his local community.  While he was here, Mitch played a set for us that included house music, big-room EDM, and other forms of electronic and dance music. Be sure to check it out! Watch the Mitch James Performance: https://youtu.be/P5clJdhA2ZQ Mitch James on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mitchjamesoffical

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

Mo Dingo officially takes over hosting duties in today's episode, and he hits the ground running by bringing a terrific trio of DJs to Passionate DJ Studios. Dayton's Silent Disco crew joins us on the mic, featuring return guests John Chapel and Kim L, along with podcast virgin Sexbox. Mo, David, and the Silent Disco crew are all buddies, so this is a fun episode full of jabs and nonsense. But we also do a deep dive into what the silent disco nights actually are, what's fun about them, and why they aren't nearly as awkward as they sound. We discuss the technical capabilities and concerns of using 500 wireless headsets, the different musical "lanes" each DJ represents, the psychology of reading a "silent" crowd... and much more! Dayton's Silent Disco happens at Yellow Cab, on the last Friday of every month. (Red Channel) John Chapel | Modern Pop/Hip-Hop (Green Channel) Kim L | EDM (Blue Channel) Sexbox | 70s/80s/90s

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!

Today, we present our most informative and actionable podcast episode of the entire year. Return guest Alex Pyatetsky, CEO of The DJ Hookup, brings insider industry knowledge... to help us understand the supply shortages plaguing us all. If you appreciate those old-school episodes of the Passionate DJ Podcast, with highly-researched bullet points and teachable moments, you'll love today's show. We Talk About: ========================= ⓪① | 00:00:00 | Introduction ⓪② | 00:02:58 | Alex & The DJ Hookup ⓪③ | 00:05:08 | What's Been Happening (So Far) ⓪④ | 00:12:47 | Unavailability of Components ⓪⑤ | 00:17:25 | "Couldn't You See It Coming?" ⓪⑥ | 00:30:09 | Supply & Demand vs. Pandemic ⓪⑦ | 00:33:48 | How Society is Adapting ⓪⑧ | 00:38:20 | The Re-Opening ⓪⑨ | 00:42:30 | Freeze Austin, Fire in Taiwan ①⓪ | 00:44:36 | Industry Reactions ①① | 00:49:56 | https://PassionateDJ.com/merch 👕 ①② | 00:51:08 | What Should DJs Do Now? ①③ | 00:56:40 | How DJs Overvalue Discounts ①④ | 00:58:08 | "Should I Wait Forever?" ①⑤ | 01:00:44 | Buy "Up" or "Down"? (Listener Question) ①⑥ | 01:03:11 | The Importance of Preordering ①⑦ | 01:12:11 | The Second-Hand Market ①⑧ | 01:14:55 | Picking Alternate Gear (Strategies) ①⑨ | 01:22:52 | Tech Support? (Listener Question) ②⓪ | 01:26:50 | What Are The Positives? Resources: ========================= Time Estimates: ➡️ https://TheDJHookup.com/eta DJ Hardware Alternatives: ➡️ https://TheDJHookup.com/alternatives Guide to Selling Used DJ Gear: ➡️ https://TheDJHookup.com/blog/dj-community/sell-used-dj-equipment-trade-in/ ========================= The Passionate DJ Podcast is a talk show dedicated to the art & science of mixing music. Together, we're becoming better DJs through passion & purpose.

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.

Today's episode features special guest Isicle, who joined us for an in-studio livestream on our Twitch channel. While he was here, he was gracious enough to give us an interview to tell us a little bit about what he does... which is create amazing music on the fly. Isicle is a Dayton-based DJ, producer, and pianist. His full-time job is wedding gigs, but today he shares his more artistic side. We talk about how he jams on his many keyboards, improvising over beats. He played some incredible piano keys for us, while creating cool music that we described as "LoFi Soul and Electro". There's definitely a bit of hip-hop flavor in there, too. Make sure to hit up our YouTube channel, where we've posted the full hour-long musical performance for your enjoyment.  📹 That performance was originally broadcast on our Twitch channel, which you can find at Twitch.tv/passionatedj We also talk about the many, many things that are coming in the near future for Passionate DJ. Stay tuned and enjoy!

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 epsiode we present an interview with return guest ZAANDR, who joined us to talk about all the great new stuff he's got going on and to share some encouragement with us Passionate DJs. Before we get into that, Mo and David get into a little bit of behind-the-scenes discussion: what's coming up soon, what we're thinking about, and general catching-up. We talk about: - Livestreaming and Twitch - Upcoming content and experiments - ZAANDR's latest single, and his experience shooting a music video - What kept ZAANDR busy through the pandemic ... and much more! We really appreciated ZAANDR’s approach to dance music. While his sound is very accessible and festival-friendly, there’s also a lot of “underground” influence. He transitions between house music and halftime trap beats, yet manages to make it all sound cohesive. While he was here, he brought the heat in a much different way... playing a livestream of more subdued dance music. We'll be posting the set on Thursday... subscribe so you don't miss it!

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 Samples A podcast and sound sample source for lo-fi producers: ChilledSamples.com 💙 Red Rocks Dubstep & Riddim Drums A 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.

We've got the whole band together for today's episode of The Passionate DJ Podcast. Since we're getting to the point where we can, knock on wood, see the end of the pandemic on the horizon... we all talk about what we've done in the past year, and what we hope to do in the coming summer. We also talk about: Being hesitant to get back to business The Pioneer DJM-S7 David and Tony... switching to Serato?? Beatport and Beatsource LINK Using Dropbox as a DJ library Our renewed focus on Twitch Check out our Twitch channel for great new performances to come: 📺 https://twitch.tv/passionatedj​ Follow David's personal Twitch, as well: 📺 https://twitch.tv/davidmichaelthedj

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

In today's episode we're talking with Spare Change, Competition Turntablist. Spare is a 5 x DMC US Finalist (2013 Vice Champ), Scribble Jam Champion, Redbull Thre3style US Finalist, and 2 x Guitar Center Spinoff US Finalist. Today, we'll hear what it's like to participate in scratch battles and DJ competitons, and get a few killer demonstrations along the way. Later this week, we'll be posting an extended set where Spare Change demonstrates what he can really do! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss it. Follow him on Instagram at therealdjsparechange