Episodes

  • MVRDA talks upcoming collabs, biggest hits & tips for rising producers
    Aug 21 2025

    MVRDA joined us on the FBI Podcast for a deep dive into his career, upcoming collabs, and the journey behind some of his biggest tracks. Known for pushing heavy basslines and destroying festival stages, he also took time to share real, honest advice for the next wave of producers coming up right now.

    Submitted Instagram questions:

    30:20 aydenhat3su - how long have you been producing and when did you start getting attention

    32:31 k33kz_aiff - when you run into artist /writers block, what ways do you work through it or “unblock” it?

    34:43 austin_c720dubz - what advice would you give to upcoming producers or tell your past self (love DFBI)

    42:28 evansmithie - advice for DJs trying to/planning on getting a visa

    49:43 kyle_0124 - why are you and Versa twin brothers? Clearly separated at birth…

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • NIMDA spills everything from touring with Kai Wachi, craziest moshpits, and his musical influences
    Jun 5 2025

    This episode’s all about you: the fans. We had NIMDA on the podcast and let y’all take the reins with submitted questions. He opened up about touring with Kai Wachi, his biggest musical influences and yeah… beerbongs may have been mentioned.

    Timestamps are listed so you can jump to your question. Big love to everyone who submitted!

    Submitted Questions:

    • 3:55 devanniaguilar - what inspired him to take on the nimda project
    • 5:36 ryan_nolife36666 - how did you get into metal music?
    • 8:20 agora.mp3 - if there is something in nimdas life that he could do again (a show, a moment) what would it be
    • 11:01 drew__bivens - what is your favorite memory touring with kai wachi?
    • 12:52 mattiagl - is he ready to lose his voice again at Nameless?
    • 13:45 bassbox_event - is he ready for another beerbong at ROA?
    • 16:24 dereksabo_ - red rocks meet n greet in November
    • 17:40 space._of_ades - how is handling the blow up?
    • 20:54 gabi.gurl - who are some of his biggest music influences
    • 23:30 sixela.drnd - what’s the average time to finish a tune for you? And is it longer when you collab with another producer?
    • 26:56 tomas_prikazsky_jr - no question, just wana say I love him. His music helps me a lot in my darkest moments
    • 27:08 velzyzyz_ - would he ever try to blend more hardstyle into future tearout tracks?
    • 28:20 evansmithie - whats been the craziest pit/wall of death you’ve caused?
    • 30:09 kennxthwrld - when are you going to drop the 2 first song of ur 2024 showcase?
    • 30:30 3tacks - how is he so handsome? Also thank him for bringing us up to the decks at TK in Tampa
    • 35:04 matt_swarbrick - when’s the 2025 showcase dropping?
    • 37:58 feverglow_ - whats the craziest thing you’ve done in your DJ set?
    • 40:34 luccazz_d342 - montreal or denver - real bass capital?
    • 44:32 itsactuallylulu - what’s the strongest piece of advice you can give to aspiring dubstep artists?
    • 48:03 daunter_ - what has been the most difficult hurdle to overcome for the nimda project?
    • 52:40 connor_ed_5 - how often do you lift?
    • 56:00 efi_pdr - were you scared to close after mellodeath at rampage? You ate them up
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Big Florida (aka Rated R) talks branding & what it takes to stand out in the dubstep scene
    May 22 2025

    We kicked off the Filthy Beat Inspectors podcast 5 years ago with our first-ever guest, Rated R, and now we're catching up to see how far he's come. In this episode, we dive into his journey of finding his niche, why he ran with the Florida branding, and how his track "Dirty South" almost didn't make the cut – now sitting at nearly 3 million streams on Spotify.

    Submitted questions on insta

    • 27:15 aydenhat3su - what DAW do you use and how many years have you been producing
    • 27:48 daegan_lynch - have you wrestled an alligator before?
    • 28:55 daunter_ - tell us a time where you experienced a failure, how did you overcome it?
    • 32:55 mateo_lifts_ - what’s his favorite pub sub and can he throw those during his sets like Steve Aoki throws cakes?! 37:27
    • agatialex - favorite area of florida? Favorite things about florida?
    • 39:08 k33kz_aiff - top 3 cities you’ve played in (not counting festivals)
    • 43:12 chall122 - how is your golf swing?

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    58 mins
  • Automhate & MAD DUBZ chat about THE BROTHERS, Poppe & more
    Apr 17 2025

    Automhate and MAD DUBZ join the FBI podcast to talk about their latest project, THE BROTHERS, and the inspiration behind their riddim hit, Poppe. We dove into their iconic VOYD DOME set, what it's like to be European artists in the American scene, and what the word "Poppe" really means. Grab your headphones and a glass of milk because this episode is for the fans.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • DMZ NEWS OFFICIAL talks social strategy, haters & more
    Mar 13 2025

    The mysterious personality behind EDM's mega popular, sensational news page has been caught on-record in a tell-all interview. From the story of their broken hip to the reasons they started the page, FBI agents are bringing you answers to the most pressing questions.

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    47 mins
  • Level Up talks the art of branding, essential travel tips for artists, and Sapphire Souls EP
    Feb 13 2025

    In this episode, we sat down with Level Up to dive into the world of branding, share essential travel tips for artists, and explore the inspiration behind her Sapphire Souls EP. Whether you're an artist looking to grow your brand or a fan eager to learn more, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Trivecta talks album roll out, cooking, and answers fan questions
    Oct 3 2024

    Trivecta jumped on the pod for an incredible episode that spanned many topics. He uncovered the process behind his just-released sophomore album with Ophelia, what he thinks makes the best steak, and the highlight moment of his career.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • FuntCase & Versa spill all: First-ever B2B set at Lost Lands & DPMO origins
    Aug 29 2024

    In a full circle moment, both FuntCase AND Versa join us for a tell-all interview ahead of their first-ever b2b set at Lost Lands Festival in September. Not only have we captured Versa and conducted a rare interview with him, but we have intel from FuntCase who revealed how the two artists first started working together via DPMO.

    Listen and learn why this is going to be one of the "sets of the weekend" at Lost Lands.

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    46 mins