Episodes
June 5, 2025
Beyond the Hits: DJs Reveal Their Secret Forgotten Gems & Setlist Magic | Tuesday Night Music Show
Beyond the Hits: DJs Reveal Their Secret Forgotten Gems & Setlist Magic | Tuesday Night Music Show The transcript captures a lively, informal conversation among a group of DJs on a Tuesday night music show, where they discuss their unique approaches to selecting and playing music at gigs, focusing on lesser-known songs, deep cuts, and forgotten gems to keep sets fresh and engaging. The DJs highlight the importance of curating tracks beyond popular hits, exploring regional or obscure music, and ...
June 2, 2025
Who Covers Your Gig When You Can’t? Building a DJ Backup Network That Works | DJNTV Discussion
The discussion revolves around the challenges DJs face in covering their gigs, especially when unexpected events such as illness or emergencies arise. Damon recently experienced this firsthand, being hospitalized and needing help covering his gigs. The participants, including K Dog, Matt, Buddy, and others, share their experiences and emphasize the importance of having a reliable network of DJs who can back each other up. They discuss existing informal arrangements and the need to formalize back...
June 2, 2025
DJ Cheat Codes: Must-Have Tracks for Latin, Ballroom, Stepping & Polka | Tuesday Night Music Show
The DJNTV Tuesday night music show, where a group of music enthusiasts and DJs explore the challenge of curating effective playlists across diverse genres, especially Latin music, stepping, ballroom dances such as the waltz and foxtrot, and Polish dance music (póka). The hosts stress the importance of having go-to “smart bomb” or “cheat code” songs that guarantee a positive response when DJs face requests in unfamiliar genres. They delve into specific song recommendations, artist highlights, and...
May 27, 2025
Bill Lage: Tips and Tricks For An Interactive DJ’s Career #DJNTV Talks with John Young
Bill Lage: Tips and Tricks For An Interactive DJ's Career #DJNTV Talks with John Young Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.proxdirect.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://ww...
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May 27, 2025
Top 10 Most Requested Karaoke Songs (With a Singer’s Take!) | KJs Helping KJs Ep. 9
In this discussion among karaoke hosts (KJs) and a regular karaoke singer, Randy Swenson, during a week 9 episode of “Kj’s helping Kj’s” on Karaoke Chill. The episode centers around the topic of the top 10 most requested karaoke songs, featuring insights from KJs Eric, Dennis Healy, and Matt Shun, along with contributions from Randy. They share their personal lists of popular karaoke songs, offer anecdotes on crowd interaction, and explore the dynamics between karaoke hosts and singers. Randy, t...
May 27, 2025
DJ Gear Shakedown: How to Test & Tune Your Setup Like a Pro | #DJNTV Panel Discussion
On tonight's show, our DJNTV team discusses the concept of a “shakedown,” a term borrowed from car culture to describe the rigorous testing and fine-tuning of DJ equipment before and during gigs. The participants—Buddy, Eric, Damon, Jay, and others—share their experiences, tips, and insights on how to properly test sound systems, lighting, computer hardware, and cables to ensure reliable performance in a variety of venue environments. They emphasize the importance of pushing equipment to limits ...
May 20, 2025
Michael Joseph: How Will AI Change Your DJ Game on #DJNTV Talks with John Young
Michael Joseph: How Will AI Change Your DJ Game on #DJNTV Talks with John Young Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.proxdirect.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv...
May 20, 2025
Is AI Taking Over DJing Pros, Pitfalls & the Future of Crowd Control DJ Roundtable Talk with Dan Carpenter, Michael Joseph and John Young #DJNTV
Is AI Taking Over DJing Pros, Pitfalls & the Future of Crowd Control DJ Roundtable Talk with Dan Carpenter, Michael Joseph and John Young #DJNTV Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com rel=”nofollow”>http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.proxdirect.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardwar...
May 19, 2025
Too Old to DJ? Navigating Age in the DJ Industry | DJNTV Hangout Room
Too Old to DJ? Navigating Age in the DJ Industry | DJNTV Hangout Room In this episode, the DJNTV Hangout Room team delves into the topic of age and its impact on DJing. With a backdrop of St. Patrick’s Day, the conversation explores the notion that DJs over 50 years should consider retirement. The speakers, Buddy, John, and Jay, express their views on aging in the industry, highlighting that many renowned DJs, despite being over 50, continue to thrive. They tackle the physical demands of DJing ...
May 19, 2025
Karaoke Hosting Secrets: Sound Settings, Safety Tips, and Pro Insights from Pro KJs!
Karaoke Hosting Secrets: Sound Settings, Safety Tips, and Pro Insights from Pro KJs! This episode is an informal discussion among several experienced Karaoke Jockeys (KJs) and DJs about best practices and challenges in hosting karaoke shows, highlighting crucial technical and operational insights. It opens with introductions in a Zoom-style “chill” session before diving into the key topic: the concept of “set and forget” audio settings in karaoke events. This refers to a method where sound sett...
May 13, 2025
Keeping the Karaoke Vibe Alive: DJ Tips for Bumper Music with Eric, Dennis, Matthew & Kevin
Keeping the Karaoke Vibe Alive: DJ Tips for Bumper Music with Eric, Dennis, Matthew & Kevin DJ Eric leads the conversation, welcoming his guests—including Dennis Healy, Matthew Shun, and Kevin Beers—as they share their experiences and preferences for bumping music to maintain the energy between performers at karaoke events. The participants explore various types of bumper music, the effects of different genres on crowd interaction, and the best practices for managing both the technical and soci...
May 7, 2025
Discovering Rock & Roll: How to Explore Music If You Missed It Growing Up Tuesday Night Music Show
In the latest episode of the Tuesday Night Music Show, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about music discovery, particularly focusing on how people who have been raised in conservative environments or different cultures might not be familiar with iconic music genres like rock and roll or hip-hop. The hosts propose that it would be beneficial for these individuals to explore classic albums and artists that define various musical eras, beginning with rock music’s inception in the 1950s. This...
May 7, 2025
Too Loud to Listen: Why DJs Need to Rethink Sound for Small Venues Monday Night DJ Hangout
In this episode of the Monday Night DJ Hangout, the conversation is a detailed critique of a recent benefit event that featured several DJs and live music in a small bar setting. The participants discuss the sound management and setup of the event, noting that the choice of using a single loud speaker in a small space led to excessive volume levels. This created an uncomfortable environment where guests struggled to hear each other and socialize. The discussion emphasizes the importance of sound...
May 1, 2025
Kickbacks in the DJ Industry: Fair Practice or Bad Business? Monday Night Hangout On #DJNTV
Tonight, the crew tackles kickbacks in the DJ industry. The dialogue begins with the introduction of the participants, including Eric from upstate New York, Damon, John, Jay, Buddy, and K Dog, all bringing different perspectives to the conversation. A key question brought up in a DJ help group revolves around the standard fee for kickbacks and whether or not DJs believe in them. The discussion unveils varying opinions on kickbacks, with some participants firmly against them, emphasizing the impo...
April 28, 2025
Matt Radicelli on the Marquee Show Podcast with KC KoKoruz #DJNTV
Matt Radicelli on the Marquee Show Podcast with KC KoKoruz #djntv http://www.marqueeshow.com https://www.facebook.com/MarqueeShow rel=”nofollow”>https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarqueeShowCommunity Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.proxdirect.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/hom...
April 27, 2025
Eric Jaeger: How I Increased My Rates By 5x #DJNTV DJ Talks with John Young
Eric Jaeger: How I Increased My Rates By 5x #DJNTV DJ Talks with John Young Sponsor: http://www.djeventplanner.com
April 24, 2025
Rob Peters: Business Lessons From A Mobile DJ Career | #DJNTV Talks with John Young
Rob Peters: Business Lessons From A Mobile DJ Career | #DJNTV Talks with John Young https://www.robpeters.biz/small-business-ceos-playbook use code: DJNews Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.proxdirect.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware h...
April 24, 2025
What’s the Most Universally Loved Song of Each Decade? | Tuesday Night Music Show #DJNTV
What’s the Most Universally Loved Song of Each Decade? | Tuesday Night Music Show #DJNTV The Tuesday night music show hosted by Brian Redd is a lively discussion about selecting the best song from different decades based on mass appeal. The group, consisting of hosts Jay, Brian K, John C, and Mr. Damon, begins by tackling songs from the 1980s, proposing various contenders and engaging in debate over their choices. They seek out songs that, when played, would be universally accepted by audiences...
April 22, 2025
Mike Lenstra: The Way I See It: A Look At A Successful DJ Career | John Young’s #DJNTV Talks
Mike Lenstra: The Way I See It: A Look At A Successful DJ Career | John Young’s #DJNTV Talks Sponsors: href=”http://www.djeventplanner.com” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.proxdirect.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardwa...
April 22, 2025
Brent Schmidt: From Pro Sports DJ to Lighting Expert | #DJNTV Talks with John Young
Brent Schmidt: From Pro Sports DJ to Lighting Expert | #DJNTV Talks with John Young Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.proxdirect.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.d...
April 21, 2025
Jerry Bazada: 40 Years of DJ Spinning, Weddings & Wisdom #DJNTV Talks with John Young
In this engaging interview, long-time DJ Jerry Bazada reflects on his 40-plus year journey in the DJ industry, which spans from his beginnings in high school through his current focus on weddings and consulting for aspiring DJs. He discusses his transition from nightlife to weddings, revealing how he has shifted his focus toward teaching and advising the next generation of DJs. Bazada emphasizes the need for DJs to understand both music theory and business aspects, offering insightful tips and a...
March 25, 2025
Matthew Campbell: Making Your Music And Website Work For You! #DJNTV Talks with John Young
Matthew Campbell: Making Your Music And Website Work For You! #DJNTV Talks with John Young Sponsor: http://www.djeventplanner.com
March 19, 2025
#DJNTV Presents: Big Daddy Talks With Mike, Nicole, Jorge, Aldo, Michael, Jack and Drew #DJNTV
#DJNTV Presents: Big Daddy Talks With Mike, Nicole, Jorge, Aldo, Seth, Jack and Drew #DJNTV Mike Walter 8:05 et Nicole Nell 8:20 et Michael Langsner 8:35 et Jack Kristian 8:50 et Jorge Lopez 9:05 et Aldo Ryan 9:20 et Drew Pierce 9:35 et Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.proxdirect.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.dj...
March 18, 2025
#DJNTV Presents: Big Daddy Talks With Jaymie, Chris, Shannon, Stephanie, Gerry and Mitch Night 1
#DJNTV Presents: Big Daddy Talks With Jaymie, Chris, Shannon, Stephanie, Gerry and Mitch Night 1 Shannon Tarrant 8:05 et Chris D'Amico 8:20 et Jaymie Perez 8:35 et Gerry Siracusa 8:50 et Mitch Taylor 9:05 et Stephanie Rivkin 9:20 et Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.proxdirect.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.c...