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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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52:00

Dave Seaman

How To DJ ·

2025/04/18

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

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50:01

Kevin Saunderson

How To DJ ·

2025/04/04

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

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37:58

Lou Hayter

How To DJ ·

2025/03/21

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

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48:00

Seb Fontaine

How To DJ ·

2025/03/07

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

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47:21

Justin Wilkes

How To DJ ·

2025/02/21

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

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42:37

Joe Goddard

How To DJ ·

2025/02/07

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

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62:01

Trevor Nelson

How To DJ ·

2025/01/24

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

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61:51

Paul Burke

How To DJ ·

2025/01/10

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

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48:52

Tall Paul

How To DJ ·

2024/12/13

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

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42:15

DJ Fat Tony

How To DJ ·

2024/11/29

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

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46:12

Tarzsa

How To DJ ·

2024/11/15

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

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48:52

Darude

How To DJ ·

2024/11/01

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

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75:50

Fabio & Grooverider

How To DJ ·

2024/10/18

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

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52:55

Terry Farley

How To DJ ·

2024/10/04

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

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47:10

BK

How To DJ ·

2024/09/20

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

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51:37

Quantic

How To DJ ·

2024/09/06

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

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36:29

BONUS: Chris' Favourite Moments

How To DJ ·

2024/08/23

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

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41:16

A Certain Ratio (recorded live at Kendal Calling 2024)

How To DJ ·

2024/08/09

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

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40:35

Adamski

How To DJ ·

2024/07/26

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

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36:09

Jon Dasilva

How To DJ ·

2024/07/12

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

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