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How To DJ

Listening Dog Media

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris warms up his guests before asking them topick 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!

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46:16

Eddie Piller

How To DJ ·

2026/01/23

Eddie Piller joins Chris Hawkins to discuss his life and career in music. The son of the founder of the Small Faces fan club, Eddie has been in and around music his entire life. In the episode, he talks about the band that inspired his musical journey, mishaps along the way, and running Acid Jazz Records.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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50:37

London Elektricity

How To DJ ·

2026/01/09

London Elektricity AKA Tony Coleman sits down to chat with Chris Hawkins about his life and career through music, touching on what got him into music, owning his own label and his thoughts on AI in music.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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40:57

How To DJ Best of 2025

How To DJ ·

2025/12/26

Chris introduces some of the best bits from our guests on How to DJ in 2025 including Dave Seaman, Trevor Nelson, Lisa Loud and DJ Spoony.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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55:59

Johnno Burgess

How To DJ ·

2025/12/12

Johnno Burgess joins Chris Hawkins to talk about his life and career through music, the success of Bugged Out and his latest book.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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65:08

Crazy P

How To DJ ·

2025/11/28

Chris sits down with Chris Todd & Jim Baron from Crazy P. The pair share their memories of late bandmate Danielle Moore, founding the band, breaking in Australia and the journey they've taken as Crazy P as well as their future plans.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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58:00

Kirk Field

How To DJ ·

2025/11/14

Chris Hawkins is joined by Mixmag "Raving Reporter" Kirk Field who shares his memories of rave culture including how technology and Margaret Thatcher enabled the rave scene. Kirk also discusses his best-selling books Rave New World and his latest book Rave new world presents planes, trains & amphetamines: Clubbing Holiday Confessions.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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38:03

Smokin Jo

How To DJ ·

2025/10/31

Chris is joined by the only female DJ to win the number one DJ in the world award by DJ Mag, Smokin Jo.During their conversation, Smokin Jo talks through her career from her early clubbing days through to her love for Ibiza and her various residencies and performances at iconic venues in London and the rest of the world. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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52:07

Andi Durrant

How To DJ ·

2025/10/17

Chris sits down with DJ and Presenter Andi Durrant who discusses his career from starting out in Yorkshire through to remixing iconic tracks, winning radio awards and spending times on private jets.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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37:49

DJ Tintin

How To DJ ·

2025/10/03

Chris joins Manchester's DJ Tintin who talks about his career on the northern music scene, from early encounters with Liam Gallagher at the Boardwalk, to touring with New Order and the poignant gig which took him back to his childhood.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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44:35

Elizabeth Alker

How To DJ ·

2025/09/19

Chris is joined by presenter and author Elizabeth Alker who talks about her career through music and radio from her beginnings in Rochdale through to presenting on BBC Radio 3.Elizabeth's new book Everything We Do Is Music is out now. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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48:36

Sally Rodgers

How To DJ ·

2025/09/05

DJ, producer and vocalist Sally Rodgers joins Chris to chat about her life in music as one half of iconic production duo A Man Called Adam, becoming a DJ and moving into education.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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48:34

DJ Spoony

How To DJ ·

2025/08/22

Chris is joined by Radio 2 presenter DJ Spoony to talk about his career in music from growing up in Hackney, to becoming an influential figure in the UK garage scene.He opens up about his time at Radio 1 and looks forward to this year's Radio 2 In The Park taking place in Chelmsford in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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42:15

Lisa Loud

How To DJ ·

2025/08/08

Chris is joined by the “First Lady of Dance” Lisa Loud who discusses her career and love of music.From the changes she’s seen through to her favourite stages to play, Lisa and Chris chat about her full career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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49:08

Sancho Panza

How To DJ ·

2025/07/23

Chris chats with Matt and Jimmy, founders of Sancho Panza, as they share their journey through the world of DJing, from their early experiences in warehouse parties to the establishment of the Campo Sancho festival. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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44:41

Emma-Jean Thackray

How To DJ ·

2025/07/11

Chris is joined by musician & DJ Emma-Jean Thackray who discusses her journey in music from her beginnings in Yorkshire through to her latest album Weirdo.She talks about inspirations including Giles Peterson and how music plays a major role in her mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:13

Richard Fearless

How To DJ ·

2025/06/27

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

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51:45

DJ Spinna

How To DJ ·

2025/06/13

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

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52:24

Adam Brown

How To DJ ·

2025/05/29

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

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63:54

Charlotte Devaney

How To DJ ·

2025/05/16

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

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49:20

Arthur Baker

How To DJ ·

2025/05/02

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

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