Episodes
The always funky French DJ and producer Dombresky sits down with DJ Spider to discuss going from local Hip Hop & R&B DJ to world touring House Music producer playing the biggest venues & festivals around the world. They discuss his approach to his DJ sets, give advice to upcoming DJs & producers and speak on how saying no can be a powerful tool to guide your career. Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial:...
Published 04/26/24
Published 04/26/24
Robb McDaniels, CEO of Beatport returns to the podcast to talk about music technology and the role that Beatport and Beatsource play in music access for DJs. Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/stream Follow Beatsource: Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/Facebook​​ Instagram: https://btsrc.dj/Instagram​​ Mixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/Mixcloud​​ TikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTok Twitter: https://btsrc.dj/Twitter​​ YouTube:...
Published 04/19/24
Legendary Seattle DJ/producer/entrepreneur Supreme La Rock sits down with DJ Spider on this episode of "The DJ Spider Podcast." The veteran DJ has been involved with many aspects of the industry, including co-founding Conception Records, DJing for the Seahawks NFL team, hosting a show on Seattle's legendary KEXP radio station, running a Hi-Fi vinyl bar, plus more. Supreme shares over three decades of knowledge and insights during the nearly two-hour conversation. Hosted on Acast. See...
Published 03/29/24
Rising DJ/producer Nala sits down with DJ Spider on this episode of "The DJ Spider Podcast." The Los Angeles native, who's worked with Claude VonStroke and DIRTYBIRD, now has her own label, Mi Domina. In recent months, she has gained momentum with her single "Me Me Me," which has received co-signs from some of the biggest names in dance music. Adding to her buzz, Nala was announced as one of the select few Beatport Next 2024 artists, a program that champions exceptional emerging talent. ...
Published 03/21/24
Legendary Los Angeles DJ Graham Funke sits down with his old pal DJ Spider on this week's episode of "The DJ Spider Podcast." The veteran party rocker discusses coming up with DJ AM, the current DJ scene, his role at Insomniac, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/14/24
Knowpa Slaps, the founder of the popular R&b and Ribs party, sits down with "The DJ Spider Podcast." The Bay Area party rocker and chef discusses why he created the event and how he's grown it into one of the most respected DJ parties in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/07/24
Nigeria's DJ OBI sits down with DJ Spider on "The DJ Spider Podcast." The Lagos native discusses his buzzing OBI's House party, which started in Lagos and has spread across the globe, breaking the Guinness World Record for longest DJ set, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/29/24
DJ Kronic returns to "The DJ Spider Podcast" for his third interview on the show. This time, the Australian producer discusses working on Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show. He also talks about working on Usher and Lil Jon's Las Vegas residency, which led to the Super Bowl opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/21/24
With a new year upon us, we decided to rename "The 20 Podcast" to "The DJ Spider Podcast" and update the cover art. Don't worry though, our host DJ Spider will continue to deliver engaging conversations with world-class DJs like always! For our first episode of the year, Spider sits down with the legendary African DJ/producer Fully Focus. The Kenya native is credited for helping spread modern African music in the US, notably with his "Africa is the Future" mix series with Major Lazer. Today,...
Published 02/12/24
DJ Spider kicks off 2024 by interviewing renowned DJ/producer J.PERIOD. Hailed as a "music guru" by Rolling Stone, the Brooklynite is a prime example of someone who pushes the boundaries of being a DJ. His resume includes producing some of hip-hop's most creative mixtapes, serving as the music supervisor for the Brooklyn Nets, contributing to the Billboard No. 1 album "The Hamilton Mixtape," touring with Black Thought, and most recently, producing the "GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop"...
Published 01/04/24
DJ Spider connects with rising African DJ/producer Blaq Pages for the last interview of 2023. The Ghana native recently celebrated the anniversary of his Afrobeats to the World party at Hollywood’s famed Avalon nightclub. And just before that, Pages celebrated the anniversary in Miami at the world-renowned Art Basel festival. The celebrations follow years of hard work, growing his Los Angeles parties into an international movement. In the interview, Pages shares his inspirational story of...
Published 12/28/23
DJ Spider sits down with Idaho’s Eric Rhodes on "The 20 Podcast." The Boise native discusses amassing over two million followers with his viral videos, overcoming the fear of public speaking, raising your DJ rate, balancing family and DJ life, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/18/23
DJ Spider reconnects with renowned DJ/producer Jayceeoh on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles native discusses going back to his open-format/club roots, DJing with USB drives vs. Serato, opening a pizzeria with his brother, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/07/23
DJ Spider connects with producer/DJ Clayton William on "The 20 Podcast." The Bay Area native made a name for himself in the early 2010s with his originals and remixes and now serves as an in-house producer and mixing engineer at EMPIRE. In the interview, Clayton discusses recording with iconic artists, remixing African hits, EMPIRE's acquisition of the legendary house label DIRTYBIRD, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/30/23
DJ Spider sits down with Bangarang on "The 20 Podcast." Raised in Kansas City and based in Utah, Bangarang is a resident at one of the Salt Lake City's top clubs, Sky SLC, and the official DJ for the University of Utah football team. He's also talent buyer at LNE Presents, a national event production company. In the interview, Bangarang shares lessons from his versatile DJ background, from mixing on the radio to rocking clubs and booking DJs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Published 11/16/23
DJ Spider sits down with the one and only Dillon Francis on "The 20 Podcast." The two go way back, when Dillon used to do sound and open at clubs in Hollywood. In the interview, Dillon and Spider reminisce over the past and catch up on what’s happened since. Dillon discusses producing DJ favorites like “Get Low” and “Bun Up The Dance,” quitting alcohol, his light-hearted approach to marketing, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/10/23
DJ Spider reconnects with DJ Tay James on "The 20 Podcast." The DMV native, who's best known as Justin Bieber's DJ and A&R, is involved with many facets of the music industry, including DJing some of the world's top clubs, investing in artists with his publishing company, consulting for fashion brands, plus more. Tay drops a lot of gems for his second interview on the podcast, including his "MMA" approach to DJing, building a successful DJ career, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See...
Published 10/27/23
DJ Spider sits down with artist manager Ryan Thomas on "The 20 Podcast." Ryan is the CEO and co-founder of Space Camp, which represents SIDEPIECE, Wuki, Party Favor, and others. In the interview, Ryan provides valuable insight into what it takes to be a successful DJ/artist, how they can maintain a healthy lifestyle, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/19/23
DJ Spider links with renowned Brazilian DJ/producer duo Tropkillaz on "The 20 Podcast." The São Paulo party rockers discuss their new school meets old school sound, joining forces with Marshmello on the "Mellokillaz" EP, mentoring Klean, whose remix of Rihanna's "Rude Boy" blew up after she used it in her Super Bowl performance, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/05/23
DJ Spider sits down with Los Angeles-based party rocker Brian Henry on "The 20 Podcast." The Baltimore native discusses his popular B-Hen Block Party, how he benefited by attending college before becoming a DJ, balancing his party lifestyle with spirituality, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/29/23
DJ Spider sits down with Nitrane on "The 20 Podcast." The LA native discusses being the tour DJ for J. Cole and Bas, his R&B party "SaadiQ," being self-managed, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/22/23
DJ Spider connects with DJames on "The 20 Podcast." The London native, who won the 2019 Red Bull 3Style UK championship, discusses his role as Beatsource and DJcity's African and Caribbean curator, DJing for Afrobeats stars, focusing on music production, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/14/23
DJ Spider sits down with veteran party rocker DJ Rashida on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles-based DJ discusses working with Prince, teaching clinics for kids, balancing her career and motherhood, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/07/23
DJ Spider sits down with DJ Melo-D, a founding member of the world-famous Beat Junkies crew. In light of hip-hop's 50th anniversary, the Los Angeles party rocker and turntablist reflects on his favorite music from the genre's early years, the contributions of hip-hop DJs, his relationship with DJ AM, and the late DJ's influence on open-format culture, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 08/24/23