Episodes
After a two-month summer hiatus, DJ Spider returns to "The 20 Podcast" for an interview with Atlantic Records A&R, Bailey Small. The Miami native is originally a DJ and producer, and has been involved with hundreds of releases, including Ty Dolla $ign and Chris Brown's new single, "Motion." In the interview, Bailey gives insight into his process as an A&R and how being a DJ and producer influences him in that role. He also offers valuable advice to up-and-coming music industry...
Published 08/17/23
DJ Spider reconnects with veteran Los Angeles DJ Fashen on "The 20 Podcast." The Phoenix native, who first appeared on the podcast in 2020, discusses quitting drinking and how it’s improved his DJing, the impact of AI on music and DJing, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 06/01/23
DJ Spider sits down with legendary hip-hop DJ Franzen on "The 20 Podcast." The San Francisco native discusses helping break iconic rappers like The Notorious B.I.G and JAY-Z, how he became one of Twitch's most streamed DJs, the key to connecting with the crowd, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 05/12/23
DJ Khalil, a GRAMMY-winning staff producer at Dr. Dre‘s Aftermath Entertainment, sits down with DJ Spider on Beatsource‘s "The 20 Podcast." The Seattle-born, LA-raised producer started crafting beats for independent hip-hop artists in the ’90s, including his duo Self Scientific. In the mid-2000s, Khalil’s distinctive, hard-hitting sound caught the attention of Dre, who recruited him to Aftermath. Khalil has since produced for some of music’s most prominent artists, including JAY-Z, Drake,...
Published 04/14/23
DJ Semtex, the world-renowned hip-hop DJ and radio host, sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Manchester, UK native has hosted shows on the nation's most influential radio stations, including 15 years at BBC 1Xtra and now Capital Xtra. Semtex has also shared the stage with from everyone from Wu-Tang Clan and Nas to Migos and Travis Scott. In the interview, Semtex discusses the responsibility of DJs, challenging yourself to evolve, his book "Hip-Hop Raised Me," and more. Hosted...
Published 03/23/23
DJ Spider connects with DJ Saige on "The 20 Podcast." The New Yorker has gained popularity recently after dropping her remix of Coi Leray‘s hit single “Players,” which is currently No. 2 on Beatsource. In the interview, Saige discusses her background and how her remix and remixes by DJs like Esentrik highlight the influence of DJs in the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/09/23
DJ Spider connects with DJ/producer Ben Ruttner aka B-Roc on "The 20 Podcast." Best known for being one half of the duo The Knocks, Ben also records solo under the namer Holiday87. In the interview, Ben reflects on his versatile career, from competing in DMC battles and making underground hip-hop to rocking festivals and producing GRAMMY-nominated records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/22/23
DJ Spider sits down with in-demand party rocker DJ M.O.S. on "The 20 Podcast." Now based in Los Angeles, the New York native has built a reputation for DJing at some of the most exclusive parties in the US and beyond, including events like the Oscars and Sundance Film Festival and clubs such as 1OAK and LIV. In the interview, M.O.S. shares valuable insights into the business of DJing. He also discusses ChatGPT and what it means for DJs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Published 02/10/23
Veteran UK DJ/producer Fricktion sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The London native has rocked parties across the globe for over two decades, from Los Angeles and New York to Ibiza and Dubai. During that time, Fricktion has established himself as one of London’s most acclaimed and sought-after club DJs. He’s also an award-winning mixtape DJ, having released projects with icons like Kendrick Lamar and Wu-Tang Clan. In his interview, Fricktion discusses the importance of networking...
Published 02/02/23
Veteran Los Angeles radio and TV host Yesi Ortiz sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Mexican-American personality is best known for serving as a host at LA's iconic Power 106 for over a decade. Yesi is now an artist manager and represents rising singer-songwriter Calista Del Toro. Yesi is also the co-founder of the LIMA Coalition, which works to equalize Latino/a talent and recognition in the arts and media industries. In the interview, Yesi reflects on her extensive media...
Published 12/22/22
When it comes to dance music, deadmau5 and Kaskade are among the most influential artists in the genre’s history. Despite being in the scene for over two decades, the two artists are as relevant as ever and launched a new group earlier this year, Kx5. On this episode of "The 20 Podcast," DJ Spider connects with mau5 and Kaskade for a rare joint interview, which also features Beatport and Beatsource co-founder Jonas Tempel. The three guests share stories and discuss a range of DJ and...
Published 12/09/22
Beatsource's new country music curator Nate Nelson sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Dallas-based party rocker is a DJ and the director of talent at LeForce Entertainment, one of Texas' top DJ booking and event production companies. In the interview, Nate provides an introduction to country music for DJs, discusses producing world-class events at LeForce, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/17/22
California's DJ Kwest connects with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Orange County native tells his inspiring story of becoming the the mixer on REAL 92.3's legendary morning radio show, "Big Boy's Neighborhood." Kwest also discusses DJing on SiriusXM and Pitbull's Globalization channel and producing edits for DJcity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/03/22
DJ Habibeats sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles-based DJ, producer, and content creator discusses mastering TikTok, where he has amassed nearly one million followers, DJing while going to law school, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/20/22
DJ Lady Sha sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Iranian-born, Los Angeles-based party rocker discusses her journey from opener to headliner, what it’s like being a DJ and a mom, plus more. Sha also shares her perspective on the current protests in Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/13/22
DJ Neptune, one of the most influential DJs in Africa, connects with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Nigeria native is a host on Urban96 FM, one of the country's biggest radio stations. He's also a successful producer, having collaborated with African superstars like Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, among others. On the interview, Neptune discusses the role that DJs have played in spreading African music around the world, the next big artists from the continent, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See...
Published 10/06/22
Sak Noel and Dawg (formerly Kronic) have something in common: they both have a reputation among DJs for producing club hits, many of which were initially DJcity Exclusives. But despite their commonality, Sak and Dawg hadn’t met until recently. The two hit it off, so we decided to bring them on for a rare joint interview on "The 20 Podcast" with DJ Spider. They discussed the science of producing club tracks, the evolution from DJ to producer, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Published 09/29/22
Las Vegas-based DJ VTECH catches up with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles native discusses making the most of Twitch, what she's learned from DJing on SiriusXM and Pitbull's Globalization channel, which airs Thursdays at 6 p.m. PST, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/23/22
DJ Spider sits down with NGHTMRE on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles-based producer/DJ discusses his approach to music production, what he's learned from his Las Vegas DJ residency, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/17/22
DJ Spider catches up with Deejay Theory on "The 20 Podcast." The New England native is renowned for his remixes and edits, especially in the reggae and dancehall world, having reworked tracks for heavyweights like Beenie Man, Mavado, and Gyptian. In the interview, Theory discusses the importance of playing the music you love, even if that means starting your own party. He also talks about his upcoming debut album, Everything Is Energy, which will feature the likes of Kabaka Pyramid, Runkus,...
Published 09/02/22
DJ Spider connects with Las Vegas-based DJ/producer Trentino on "The 20 Podcast." A Red Bull 3Style US Champion, Trentino discusses why he switched from Serato to USB sticks, how being a musician has influenced his DJing, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 08/25/22
DJ Spider sits down with veteran DJ Anthony Valadez on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles native discusses what it’s like co-hosting KCRW's world renowned "Morning Becomes Eclectic" show, the secret to being a great DJ, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 08/18/22
Following a brief hiatus, DJ Spider is back for an interview with Pioneer DJ‘s Ryan Roth. The St. Louis native, who serves as a marketing strategist at Pioneer DJ, also DJs and produces under the names of Roy LaCroix and Driver405. In the interview, Roth shares tips for getting the most out of the CDJ-3000 and DJM-900, his background as a DJ and producer, plus more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 08/11/22
DJ Spider sits down with DJ, producer, and talent buyer P3SO on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles native DJs and books at some of Southern California's top clubs, including Penthouse Day Club in Hollywood, Heat Ultra Lounge in Anaheim, and The Mayan in Downtown Los Angeles. In the interview, P3SO provides valuable advice on how to build a successful DJ career, from being a great opener to engaging with your audience. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit...
Published 07/14/22
DJ Spider connects with renowned DJ/producer esentrik on "The 20 Podcast." The New York native discusses all things music production, touring with the legendary duo TWRK, plus more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/30/22