Lisa Lashes sits down with Chris at the Nighttime Economy Summit in Manchester to discuss her career from stacking shelves to performing all over the world. She also chats about her move into music education. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Editor-In-Chief of DJ Mag Carl Loben who discusses his career as a music journalist & DJ and the journey of DJs over recent decades. Carl also delves into what makes the annual DJ Mag Top 100 and his thoughts on the future of DJ culture. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ticket Stubs is the podcast for the gig goer. For the people who can’t resist saying “I saw this live”, spending half their wage on merch, and the other half on pints. It gives every guest on the podcast a chance to show their inner fan, by chatting through the gigs of their lifetime. We’ll talk highs, lows and everything in between. So come on, get stuck in and get to know each guest properly, through their love of music, whilst we have a right laugh, and try not to mention the state of the...

Chris Hawkins is joined by Radio 1 presenter Katie Thistleton who discusses her career from starting out in TV, making the move to Radio 1 and her mental health experience. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Nicky Holloway who discusses his life and career from starting out in the 80's, to becoming one of the 'Ibiza Four' to creating club nights such as Special Branch and Doo At The Zoo, alongside the likes of Pete Tong and Gilles Peterson. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris sits down with founding member of the Scratch Perverts, DJ Prime Cuts. Chris and Joel discuss his career from the early days with Scratch Perverts through to today. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arielle Free chats with Chris Hawkins about her career from starting in TV through to her current role at BBC Radio One and as a live DJ. She talks about her highs including playing Glastonbury Festival as well as supporting Calvin Harris, This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Block sits down with Chris to discuss his career from his first night in Ealing through to his chart success in the 90s and his work around drug abuse. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode of the series, Chris sits down with DJ & Producer Judge Jules who discusses his career in clubs, radio & as a lawyer. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Norman Jay MBE who discusses his music career from growing up in London, discovering new tracks in New York and becoming a label owner. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by DJ & musician Barry Ashworth who tells the story of his career from first promoting club nights to becoming a DJ and later forming the electronic band Dub Pistols. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by legendary club promoter Dave Beer whose club night Back To Basics is the longest running night in the UK. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris sits down with DJ, musician & composer David Holmes who shares the story of his career, from musical influences growing up in Northern Ireland and early DJ gigs through to composing the scores for major Hollywood films. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris sits down with DJ, musician & composer David Holmes who shares the story of his career, from musical influences growing up in Northern Ireland and early DJ gigs through to composing the scores for major Hollywood films. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris catches up with Radio DJ Mike Sweeney who shares the story of how his career started off from being in a band and led to a 40-year broadcasting career. Mike discusses how music has shaped his life, from starting The Salford Jets, through to starting his radio career at Piccadilly Radio, joining Capital Gold and being on the BBC today. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris sits down with Andy Cato & Tom Findlay, otherwise known as Groove Armada. In this conversation, Andy & Tom share stories about the first time they met, signing with Jive Records and growing Lovebox from a club night to one of the countries biggest music festivals. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're kicking things off for this brand new series with electronic duo Orbital who sit down with Chris ahead of their show at Halifax's Piece Hall. In this conversation, Phil and Paul Hartnoll discuss their career in music and what started off their love of electronic music. From their journey starting out in the clubs of Kent through to a huge Glastonbury performance which led the way for more Dance and Electronic artists to play the iconic festival. This episode is sponsored by Flare...

The next series of How to DJ arrives this week with guests including Orbital, Groove Armada, Dave Beer & Judge Jules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode of the series, Chris sits down with Stephanie Hirst who talks through her journey from first discovering radio to her national radio shows today. In it, she discusses her time presenting the Hit40UK and gaining over 1m listeners to her Breakfast Show on Capital. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris sits down with Greg Wilson who discusses his career from growing up on Merseyside, his musical influences & his move into music production. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris sits down with Jon Carter to discuss his life and career from starting out as a musician at University through to today. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bush began his DJ journey somewhat accidentally, without any prior interest in radio. After university, he moved to Bristol to play in a band and took on a day job at BT to pay the bills. One day, during his lunch break, he stumbled upon a careers fair in Clifton where they were advertising for Traffic News readers. Despite not being a driver, he saw it as a unique opportunity and recorded a demo on a cassette tape. Surprisingly, he got the job and this marked his start in radio, around...

Mr Scruff, a British DJ, found his passion for music at a young age. As a twelve-year-old, he was captivated by the Street Sounds Electro series and the art of mixing. Initially, he didn't fully comprehend the intricacies of DJing, but as he tried it himself, he realized the complexity involved. Despite being isolated in his musical interests, he delved into the world of radio and magazines, discovering the deep and vibrant culture of DJing. Motivated by his love for the music, he decided to...

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Claire Sturgess, who shares her fascinating journey in the world of radio and broadcasting. Claire's story begins with her A-level studies at Salisbury College of Technology, as she didn't attend university. Despite her desire to attend an art college, she believed she wasn't artistic enough and ended up working various jobs, including for a local newspaper and a sports car firm. With a bold move, Claire decided to write a letter to the BBC asking...