We are branching outside of the music industry today and discussing something that we've all been missing - TRAVELING 🛩 You already know I've got the best possible guest for 159 - my good friend Eli The Travel guy and I did a live Instagram interview last week and Eli gave us the low down on travel hacks and how to use credit card points and advantages to the absolute fullest! 🌎 In 159 we discussed: •How Eli got into travel hacking: Eli and I were roommates when we studied abroad in Barcelona ...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Wow do we have something special for you today!! 158 features the incredibly talented DJ/Producer Très Mortimer!! I had such a blast getting his full story 📖 In episode 158 we discussed: •Early inspirations and influences: Très comes from a Polish background and was exposed to many different types of music at a very early age. He fell in love with the energy that electronic music brings and wanted to create it on his own. He's now been producing for over a decade and it SHOWS! 🤩 •Discography: ...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min
We are back again with another brand new #SITB! 157 features one of the most talented DJ's from Chicago with a larger than life personality that can make anyone smile. It's my honor to have Strategy on SITB and just a fair warning - this isn't a normal interview but that's what made it so great. In 157 we discussed: •Building a Personal Brand: Strategy is so much more than a DJ - he is truly an entertainer and brings his unique energy both in person and on a digital format. It doesn't take long ...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 49 min
As you well know, I absolutely love hip/hop and rap music and I am so pumped to have an old friend of mine on the show - Episode 156 features ATL based rapper @itsfickybaby ! You might have caught some of our interview last week on Instagram live but there were so many amazing topics that I knew I had to share it again. 🎬 In episode 156 we discussed: •Early inspirations and influences: Originally from Indiana, Ficky has a deep appreciation and respect for all styles of rap but draws inspiration...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min
VERY excited about this one because I'm such a massive fan of this DJ/Producer and this was a really fun interview as well. Hope ya'll are ready to go "Freak Mode" with my man @freakonmusic ! I caught up with Vinnie last week while he was in LA and had such a blast getting his full story. 🎙 In episode 155 we discussed: •Early days in electronic music: Vinnie grew up just outside Portland, OR and was raised with music always playing in the house but it wasn't until his teen years until he discov...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min
This is episode 154 and I have a VERY Special episode for you You guys already know how much I enjoy interviewing people who are behind the scenes because whether it's a brand, business, restaurant, venue - whatever - they are truly instrumental in playing a part in making everything come together. Today's interview features one of the most successful and influential tastemakers in Chicago hospitality - Carmen Rossi! Carmen's name is extremely well known in Chicago for a multitude of reasons inc...
Mar 31, 2021•2 hr 4 min
Very very excited to share this interview because we are getting these guys on right before the bubble pops!! Episode 153 features the talented DJ/Producer duo @poolhaus-music I've been following Sean and Devin since they first got into the scene and it's been incredible watching them build such a special brand. We got their full story in 153 and discussed: •Early inspirations and influences: East coast born and raised, these guys have loved music their whole lives. Although young in the game, t...
Mar 24, 2021•2 hr
Oh my lord do we have a special episode for you - Episode 152 features the LEGENDARY DJ/Producer Duo @Gettoblaster ! I had so much fun sitting down with Zach and Paul and getting their full story. These guys have been in the game for years and are some of the most respected guys in the house music world. It was truly an honor to have them on the show - in episode 152 we discussed: -Chicago and Detroit's musical influence on a global scale: Paul hails from Chi-town and Zach is from D-Town and the...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 55 min
We are back with a BIG episode featuring UK DJ/Producer Ben Rainey! I have been a fan of Ben for a few years now and it's truly an honor to have him on the show. We had an instant connection and had some really powerful conversations on tons of relatable topics for those in AND out of the music industry. Some of the topics include: -Early days as a DJ/Producer: Ben grew up in Northern England and hustled his way to becoming one of the most well-known UK house acts today. He gave us the full stor...
Mar 10, 2021•2 hr
Well here we are - episode 150! What a journey it's been so far... believe me when I say I only love this more and more every episode. I am grateful to have found my true passion and I am even more grateful for all of the support from episode 001 through 150. I knew the guest for this episode needed to be special one and I am so excited to have my dear friend @alexkislov to fill that spot for SITB 150! Alex came on the show for episode 060 with Arvi Mala back in March 2019... feels like an etern...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Yes yes we are back again with another brand new #SITB! This is a big one and I'm so excited to have these guys on the show. Episode 149 features the talented DJ/Producer duo @richdietzofficial ! I don't know if I have ever laughed so much in an interview... but all jokes aside these guys are moving FAST and are well on their way to the top. In episode 149 we discussed: Early inspirations and influences: Mike and Joe are both from NJ and have always had a passion for music. The east coast has a ...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 58 min
I have a VERY Special episode for you all featuring one of my favorite DJ/Producers in the game - ALIGN You might remember I had ALIGN on back in July of 2019 but since then a LOT has happened for him - I wanted to get him back on the show and catch up on new music and what's he's got cookin for 2021. In 148 we discussed: -2020 thoughts: ALIGN was on his way to have a massive 2020 filled with a tour, his first solo headline, and so much more. Fortunately, he never lost his spirit and continued t...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min
So excited about this brand new episode featuring the Chicago based indie rock back The Foons! We did an instagram live interview last week and we had such a good time I knew I wanted to share it so everyone could hear their story. In 147 we discussed: -The formation of The Foons - Erik, Ross, Taed, Sam and Will are all extremely talented individuals who share a true passion for music. It all started over a casual dinner one night and shortly after they recorded a full album together - the rest ...
Feb 10, 2021•51 min
We are back again with another former SITB guest @apolloxo ! I last had Xo on back in Nov. 2019 and since then a lot has happened for him - he's continued to grow his brand, build a massive online livestream audience and release tons of new music. In 146 we discussed: -2020 thoughts and perspective: As a top DJ in Chicago and internationally recognized talent, Apollo has had to deal with the struggles of the music industry since COVID began. He's continued to stay optimistic and motivated knowin...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 23 min
YOU HAVE TO HAVE HUTZPAH Back again with another brand new #SITB! I am so excited to have a former guest @flynninho on for 145. Since Flynn last came on, he has been putting in WORK in the studio and has been absolutely killing it. He is also rebranding to follow a path that fits his story and passion on a long-term scale. In 145 we discussed: -2020 thoughts - Like so many others, Flynn's world flipped from 7+ gigs/week to staying inside 7 days/week. All things considered, Flynn made some seriou...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 35 min
I am sooo excited to share this episode with you all! 144 features the incredibly talented singer/songwriter Jenny Voss We had such a great conversation and connected on so many different levels - she's got an amazing, self-made story and we discussed: -Her early inspirations and influences: Her family is very musical and it all started with her talented grandma - Jenny has always had her eyes on the stage and is a natural performer -Her journey as an artist: Jenny has been building her name for...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 10 min
We're already two weeks into 2021 and I want to help ensure it's the best year of your life so far! We've got a very special interview today from one of the most inspiring people I've ever met - Kevin Nahai. Kevin is a life coach and public speaker who has committed his life to the betterment of himself and others. We had a really powerful conversation on a ton of relatable topics - I wanted to get Kevin on the show to discuss more about his journey and how he's helped so many others along the w...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Happy New Year everyone!!! Hope you are ready for a BIG year of SITB - we are kicking it off with an amazing interview with the very talented DJ/Producer Nutty! In 142 we discussed: -Early influences and inspirations: Born and raised in SoCal, Nutty has always loved music but he caught the house bug in his late teens and into college. He hasn't looked back since -His journey as a producer: Nutty is literally a freakin' NUTTY house producer. We ran through some of his biggest tracks and talked ab...
Jan 06, 2021•2 hr 5 min
It's the last episode of SITB for 2020!! I am very excited to share this interview with the multi-talented lighting, staging, and production designer Charles Ford! I studied Media Production in college and really enjoyed this interview with Charles. It's not often where I just walk in and everything is set up PERFECTLY! So glad we got to do the interview at his multimedia studio called "Vue Show Design" in Bolingbrook, IL In episode 141 we discussed: -Early inspirations and experiences: Charles ...
Dec 30, 2020•58 min
I can't believe the year is almost over(not upset though) but I've still got 2 more interviews left! Very excited to share this amazing interview with Southern California based DJ/Producer @burkomusic I caught wind of Burko a few months ago when I heard one of his tracks.... I ended up listening to his entire discography and was so impressed by his sound! I knew I had to have him on the show In 140 we discussed: -His early beginnings and influences in music- SoCal has a very diverse music scene ...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Back again with another brand new #SITB! Episode 139 features Chicago OG Steve Gerard I had Steve on about a year ago and got his full story but this time around we caught up on what he's been up to in 2020. In 139, we discussed: -Keeping busy in 2020 - like so many others, Steve's schedule was totally flipped but he's been able to spend so much more time in the studio - and on the golf course -His 2020 releases - Steve has had one of his biggest years ever releasing tracks like "Posin" with Apo...
Dec 16, 2020•52 min
Wowwww this was such a fun interview! SITB 138 features the incredibly talented DJ/Producer @morethanfriends42 - it was such a pleasure talking with Michael and getting his full story. In 138 we discussed: -Early inspirations and influences - born and raised in SoCal and music has always been such a big part of his life. -His journey as an artist - MTF has changed his name and sound a few times but always appreciates all the valuable lessons he's learned along the way -Building his sonic identit...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Had such a great time interviewing the very talented Nick Hayes for episode 137 of SITB. Nick is currently based in ATL working in the film industry but is also a VERY talented DJ/Producer who's been making big moves in the scene for the past couple years. In 137 we discussed: -His early inspirations and influences - a Michigan native, Nick has a deep appreciation for all types of genres but had a life-changing experience at his first live electronic show -His production style and discography - ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Back again with another BIG SITB Episode 136 features the incredibly talented Gianni Blu! I had Gianni on almost exactly a year ago and got his full story - this time, we got to catch up on what he's been doing since. In 136 we discussed: -Staying motivated and optimistic during 2020 - Gianni had to switch up his entire day-to-day but has found an amazing rhythm balancing music production, health and wellness, and personal time -All of his 2020 releases - Gianna racked in millions of streams thi...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Soooo excited to share this brand new #SITB with everyone! 135 features future Chicago legend @maximoquinones - an incredibly talented DJ/Producer who has been on a HOT streak this year. It's been almost exactly 2 years since he was on SITB originally - we had a ton to catch up on including: -How he's been staying motivated and creative in 2020 - Max was DJing 6+ times a week before COVID -His slew of amazing releases over the past 2 years including "I Love Acid" with Flynninho, "Designer" feat....
Nov 18, 2020•54 min
Hey what's up and thanks for checking out my podcast "Sherm In The Booth"! My name is Sherm and I'm a DJ, Producer, Podcast Host, Artist Manager and Event Curator based in Chicago, IL Every Wednesday, I feature exclusive interviews from talented artists in the music industry and discuss their early inspirations and influences, discographies, live show experiences, successes and failures, and goals for the future. This is your one stop shop for everything electronic music. Now, let's get In The B...
Nov 15, 2020•35 sec
We are back again with another brand new #SITB ! Episode 134 features Chicago's own @clb_sounds - this incredibly talented DJ/Producer has been having a HUGE year but his success didn't happen overnight. We got the whole story and more - in 134 we discussed: -His early musical influences - this is someone who truly loves all types of music and draws from various genres for inspiration on his own productions -His journey as a producer from day 1 through now - he has been STACKING HEATERS for the ...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min
It is my honor to have one of my oldest friends on for SITB 133 I had @Glded on SITB almost 3 years ago to discuss his long-term goals, sonic identity, and production process. He has continued building an incredible brand and it was amazing to sit down again with him to talk about what has transpired over the past few years. In episode 133, we discussed: -How he's been keeping busy since March and his general outlook on the current state of the music industry from a creator's perspective -Two ne...
Oct 28, 2020•42 min
Yessss I am so excited about this interview! Episode 132 features SoCal Stud Skonka - this guy has been coming up a lot recently and it was truly a pleasure to get his full story. In this interview we discussed: -His family's influence on him musically at a young age - music runs through his veins his older brother is a DJ too! -His musical inspirations across all genres - he's produce hip-hop, techno, and of course house music -Skonka's journey as a producer so far - he's released some JAW DROP...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 2 min
It was truly an honor to have one of my favorite producers on for Episode 131 of SITB. Kyle Kinch has been making waves in the scene over the past few years as a DJ/Producer and is solidifying himself as a true tastemaker in the scene. We had SO much to talk about and discussed: -His early beginnings in music and his love for jazz & soul -How he got involved in the electronic music scene and his favorite parts about being a DJ/Producer -His incredible journey as a producer - Kyle has release...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 21 min
