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How To DJ

How To DJ

By: Listening Dog Media
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From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45. There are anecdotes aplenty, essential do's & don'ts, as well as gear recommendations, PLUS there's always an apocalyptic set closer too!Listening Dog Media Music
Episodes
  • Andy Votel

    Andy Votel
    Jul 24 2026
    Chris Hawkins sits down with one of the UK's most influential musical curators, DJs and record collectors for a conversation that goes far beyond the dancefloor, Andy Votel. From building homemade DJ setups powered by Hornby train controllers to discovering hip hop through crate digging, Andy explains why he's spent a lifetime breaking every rule in the DJ handbook. He reflects on Manchester's underground music scene, the birth of Twisted Nerve Records, launching the careers of artists like Badly Drawn Boy, and the global obsession with uncovering forgotten music through Finders Keepers. How To DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Luke Una

    Luke Una
    Jul 10 2026
    Luke Una has spent four decades at the heart of Manchester's underground music scene. In this episode, the co-founder of Electric Chair and founder of Homoelectric and Homobloc looks back on the clubs, record shops and communities that shaped him, from discovering house music in Sheffield to helping define Manchester's nightlife. He explains why reading a dancefloor matters more than technical ability, how eclectic music built Electric Chair's identity, and why creating spaces where people feel they belong has always been more important than chasing commercial success. Luke also reflects on sobriety, ADHD, creativity, the changing culture of clubbing, and why he believes young people are rediscovering the magic of dancefloors in an increasingly divided world. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Tommy Smith

    Tommy Smith
    Jun 26 2026
    Tommy Smith joins Chris Hawkins to tell the story of the legendary Blackburn warehouse parties that helped shape the UK rave scene. From discovering acid house in the late 1980s to organising illegal all-night events in disused mills, Tommy reflects on community, counterculture, clashes with the police and why he believes the movement changed society forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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