Chris is joined by Richard Fearless who discusses his love of vinyl, Death in Vegas and working with the legendary Iggy Pop. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2025•35 min•Season 12Ep. 4
DJ Spinna shares his journey from a young boy experimenting with turntables in Brooklyn to becoming a renowned DJ and producer. He reflects on the community and music culture of New York City, the influence of iconic clubs like Paradise Garage, and the evolution of hip-hop. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2025•52 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Chris is joined by Radio X presenter Adam Brown who talks about his radio journey that included time at Capital FM, XS Manchester and Radio X. Adam shares stories from throughout his career, experiencing imposter syndrome and even getting a B&Q paint colour of his own! How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2025•52 min•Season 12Ep. 2
DJ, producer, and performer Charlotte Devaney joins us to talk rave culture, working with icons like Snoop Dogg and Fatman Scoop, and launching the Hologram Sessions during lockdown. From wild stage moments to heartfelt reflections, she shares the highs, the challenges, and the passion that drives her career. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 12Ep. 1
Chris is joined by record producer and DJ Arthur Baker to discuss his life and career through music. From his early musical discoveries, to his love of disco and pioneering work in hip-hop through to working with bands like New Order. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 02, 2025•49 min•Season 12Ep. 8
In this episode, Chris chats to DJ and Producer Dave Seaman about his life and career, from growing up in Leeds through to working with legendary artists including the Pet Shop Boys and Kylie Minogue. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025•52 min•Season 12Ep. 7
Chris sits down with dance music producer and DJ Kevin Sanderson to discuss his life and career from his early years in New York to moving to Michigan through to teaming up with Juan Atkins and Derrick May in the Belleville Three. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2025•50 min•Season 12Ep. 6
Chris sits down with musician, DJ and musical director Lou Hayter at dBS Institute in Manchester to discuss her life and career in music from her days in New Young Pony Club through to becoming the DJ to the stars. She also chats about her process for creating music today and offers advice to anyone looking to make their way in the industry. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2025•38 min•Season 12Ep. 4
Chris sits down with Producer and DJ Seb Fontaine who discusses his career including playing famous London clubs like Subteranea, memorable nights behind the decks and chart success. How To DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 07, 2025•48 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Chris is joined by award-winning broadcaster and DJ Justin Wilkes who discusses his radio shows on KISS and his career as a DJ. Justin shares his love for the Tomorrowland festival, being a DJ to the stars and playing around the world. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•47 min•Season 12Ep. 2
Chris is joined by musician, songwriter and DJ, Joe Goddard who discusses his life in music including his career as a member of Hot Chip. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 07, 2025•43 min•Season 12Ep. 1
Trevor Nelson MBE, the iconic broadcaster, DJ, and urban music pioneer, joins Chris Hawkins on to discuss his life and career in music and broadcasting. In this episode, listeners are taken on a rich journey through Trevor’s life — from a record-obsessed teenager in Hackney to becoming one of the most influential voices in music broadcasting. Trevor opens up on starting the job that he sees as “the pinnacle” of his career as the new presenter on Radio 2’s afternoon show. Learn more about your ad...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 11Ep. 8
In this episode, Chris is joined by Paul Burke, a man whose journey from DJing on a Dansette record player as a child to working in advertising has been anything but conventional. Paul shares his anecdotes about rubbing shoulders with celebrities at iconic venues like Stringfellows and the Hammersmith Palais, where he once played "Dancing Queen" for Princess Diana. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 11Ep. 7
Chris Hawkins is joined by DJ and remixer Tall Paul who talks about his career from the early days at Turnmills through to hitting the charts in the late 90's and beyond. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2024•49 min•Season 11Ep. 6
Fat Tony joins Chris to talk about his life and career in music from residencies at places like Trade at Turnmills, Egg and Limelight through to playing for his celebrity fans. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2024•42 min•Season 11Ep. 5
Chris is joined by DJ and Broadcaster Tarzsa who discusses her career so far from growing up in Manchester, discovering her passion for music, live performance and moving to London. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2024•46 min•Season 11Ep. 4
From Darude's early life in Finland, his transition from live music to DJing, and the creation of his iconic track 'Sandstorm', Chris chats in depth with Darude. A storm is coming. If you’d like to join Darude in the biggest celebration of his career to date, sign up to www.storm25.world How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 01, 2024•49 min•Season 11Ep. 3
Chris is joined by "The Godfathers of Drum and Bass" Fabio & Grooverider for an epic chat about their career. Discussing how they started out in their careers through to working with each other, the importance of selecting the right music and their radio shows. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Chris is joined by DJ, remixer & producer Terry Farley who discusses his career from the early Ibiza days through to collaborating with Pete Heller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 04, 2024•53 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Chris is joined by Ben Keen AKA BK who discusses his career that's seen him become one of the most prolific DJs and dance music producers on the planet. Ben discusses the record he's most proud of, DJing with vinyl and the difference between live performance and studio recording. This episode is supported by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2024•47 min•Season 10Ep. 8
Chris is joined by Will Holland AKA Quantic to discuss his life and career in music from his early musical discoveries through to global influences that shape his tracks and live performances today. This episode is supported by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 06, 2024•52 min•Season 10Ep. 7
In this special episode of How to DJ, Chris takes a look at some of his favourite moments from the past 12 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2024•36 min
Chris was joined by Martin & Ellen from A Certain Ratio for a live podcast recording at this year's Kendal Calling. The pair chatted about life in the band, comparisons to other Manchester artists, the tracks that are always floor fillers and more. How To DJ is sponsored by Flare Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2024•41 min•Season 10Ep. 6
Chris sits down with Adamski who discusses his explosive rise to the top of the charts and his love of music. From tales of getting a record deal aged 11, through to Top of the Pops performances and visits from Elton John, Adam's story is incredible. 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
Jul 26, 2024•41 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Chris sits down with Jon Dasilva who discusses his career from the early days at the Hacienda, through to becoming friends with bands like New Order and influencing DJs such as Sasha. 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
Jul 12, 2024•36 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Chris is joined by Paul & Russ from electronic group K-Klass who discuss their musical journey from the Hacienda through to creating hits with the likes of Bobby Brown and The Corrs. 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
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Chris is joined by Hits Radio drivetime presenter Mike Toolan who discusses his radio career from local radio, through to working at Capital (thanks to Chris Tarrant!) and presenting Key 103's Breakfast Show in Manchester for over a decade. 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
Jun 14, 2024•53 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Chris is joined by British record producer, musician, and remixer, Graham Massey who discusses his career with 808 State and beyond. Graham also discusses his experience of working with Bjork and her album Post. 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
May 30, 2024•56 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Chris is joined by Leftfield's Neil Barnes who chats about his career with Leftfield and their influence on electronic music in the 90's. 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
May 16, 2024•53 min•Season 9Ep. 8
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
May 03, 2024•35 min•Season 9Ep. 7