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Hard House History

Welcome to Hard House History, formerly known as When I Grow Up, hosted by Hard House icon Paul Glazby. This podcast dives deep into the evolution of the Hard House movement, exploring the music, the culture, and the unforgettable nights that defined an era. Join Paul as he reconnects with the DJs, producers, promoters, and fans who built the scene from the underground up. Whether you lived it or are discovering it for the first time, Hard House History is your front-row seat to the beats, stories,

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All Episodes

56:20

Tim Tom: From Rise to Reflection

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2025/12/22

This episode of Hard House History is deeply personal, as Paul Glazby sits down with his longtime friend Tim Tom, a pivotal figure not just in Paul's DJ journey but also in his life beyond the music. Their friendship spans nearly three decades and began on the dancefloor at Rise in Sheffield, a club that helped shape an entire generation of hard house culture.What starts as a nostalgic walk through early clubbing memories quickly becomes an honest and powerful conversation about identity,

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94:20

Billy Daniel Bunter: From Labyrinth to Hard Dance

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2025/12/15

Hard House History celebrates its FIRST BIRTHDAY with a truly landmark episode, welcoming one of the most influential figures in UK dance culture, Billy Daniel Bunter. Few guests could better represent the roots, evolution and crossover power of hard house than a DJ who lived through it all, from the late 80s rave explosion to the global hard dance movement that followed.In this episode, Paul and Bunter go deep into the pre-genre era, when dance music lived under one roof and labels like

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48:07

Ben Stevens: Flights, Festivals and Flashbacks

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2025/12/08

In this episode of Hard House History, Paul reconnects with long-time friend and hard house pioneer Ben Stevens, marking their first face-to-face catch-up in more than a decade. Fresh off a long-haul flight from the UK to Brisbane for a special gig with Lucy Fur, Ben joins Paul for an honest, hilarious and insight-packed conversation about the scene they helped shape.The pair dive straight into the state of hard house in 2025, from the resurgence of events in the UK to the evolution of

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53:34

Phill Smith: Don’t Ever Stop and the Untold Story of...

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2025/12/01

In this episode of Hard House History, Paul sits down with filmmaker Phill Smith, the man behind the acclaimed documentary Don't Ever Stop. A lifelong clubber turned BBC documentarian, Phill has spent years piecing together the legacy of one of hard house's most loved and most mysterious figures, Tony De Vit, while also capturing the wild, chaotic and pioneering world of late 90s and early 2000s club culture.Phill takes us back to his underage clubbing days in Leicester, sneaking into

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45:12

Lashed, Loaded and Back Again: Lisa Lashes and Paul...

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2025/11/25

In this special UK-recorded edition of Hard House History, host Paul Glazby sits down in the studio with two legends who helped shape the sound of a generation, Lisa Lashes and Paul Maddox, both back for a second honest, hilarious and beautifully nostalgic catch-up. With all three already midway through a studio session, the mics go on and the stories flow instantly.Lisa reflects on her huge year, including the return of Lashed at The Emporium, the event preparation, the buzz of

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58:15

Jon the Dentist: The Untold Story of a Hard House...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of Hard House History, Paul sits down with one of the genre's true originators, Jon the Dentist, for a raw and reflective deep dive into the foundations of the sound that shaped a generation. From the early rave days, to the birth of Baby Doc and the Dentist, to the breakthrough of Global Phases, Jon shares the stories behind the music, the culture, and the chaos that made Hard House what it is.Jon opens up about his early influences, his love of eighties electronica, and

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72:05

Andy Farley: The Origins of Hard House

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2025/11/10

In this episode of Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with one of the true pioneers of the genre, the legendary Andy Farley. This chat goes deep into the roots of the sound, the clubs that shaped a generation, and the wild ride that took Hard House from the underground to global recognition.Andy looks back at his early days at Tintin's in Birmingham, where he unknowingly played the blueprint for what the world would later call Hard House. From the gritty mid-'90s basements to the

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62:36

Dom Morley: Behind the Mix of Music Legends

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2025/11/03

In this episode of Hard House History, Paul sits down with Grammy Award–winning engineer and producer Dom Morley, a man whose fingerprints are on some of the most iconic records of the modern era. From the raw energy of UB40 and Ocean Colour Scene to working alongside Amy Winehouse, Sting, and Adele, Dom shares the extraordinary story of how a kid from the UK, armed with a four-track recorder, ended up in the studio with legends.Dom talks about his humble beginnings recording his teenage

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80:59

Paul “Madders” Madan: From Sundissential to Sobriety

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2025/10/27

In this powerful and emotional episode of Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with the legendary promoter and pioneer Paul "Madders" Madan, the man behind one of the UK's most iconic club brands, Sundissential. Together, they revisit the explosive rise of the 1990s Hard House scene, tracing how a post-rave generation transformed underground parties into world-class productions that shaped the future of dance music. Madders opens up about the origins of Sunday Central, the atmosphere

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56:18

Tom Staar (Ingo): The Evolution of a Hard House Pioneer

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2025/10/20

In this episode of When I Grow Up, host Paul Glazby reconnects with an old friend and legendary producer Tom Starr, known to many in the scene as Ingo, one of the driving forces behind the unmistakable sound of early 2000s hard house. For the first time in over two decades, the two sit down to reminisce, reflect, and rediscover the wild stories and shared history that helped define an era of electronic music.Paul and Tom take listeners back to their early days producing classics like Rough

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65:11

Dax Moy: From Survival to Self-Mastery

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2025/10/13

In this compelling episode of When I Grow Up, host Paul Glazby sits down with legendary coach, author, and former elite trainer Dax Moy for an unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond fitness. Dax's story is one of survival, reinvention, and relentless authenticity, a life that has taken him from violence and hardship in his youth, through military service, global success as a fitness educator, and ultimately to deep personal healing and transformation.From the outset, Paul reflects on

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53:27

Anne Savage: Music, Motocross & Staying Fearless

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2025/10/06

What does it take to carve out a decades-long career in one of the most unpredictable industries in the world, while still reinventing yourself along the way? In this episode of When I Grow Up, host Paul Glazby reconnects with an old friend and legendary DJ, Anne Savage, for a conversation that's equal parts nostalgic, insightful and wildly entertaining.Anne's story begins in the unlikely setting of small-town England, where a musical childhood of violin lessons and family jam sessions

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74:48

Sliding Doors & Dancefloors: Stories from the London...

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2025/09/29

In this very special edition of When I Grow Up, Paul Glazby takes listeners deep inside the electrifying world of the 2025 London Hard House Reunion, a night where legends return, stories are swapped, and the music that defined an era comes roaring back.Recorded live on the eve of one of the Southern Hemisphere's biggest hard dance events, this episode captures the raw excitement of a scene that refuses to fade. Paul is joined by a powerhouse lineup of DJs and producers, including High

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72:07

Ian M Returns: Reflections, Final Sets, and the State...

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2025/09/22

In this episode of When I Grow Up, Paul Glazby welcomes back Ian M, the first guest to return for a second round and a true legend of the hard house scene. Ian's first appearance quickly became one of the podcast's most-listened-to episodes, and now he's back with even more stories, reflections, and sharp-edged humour.The conversation dives into the realities of longevity in dance music. Ian opens up about what it feels like to face the possibility of his final gigs, the physical toll of

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43:00

Janelle Matchett: Inside the London Hard House Reunion

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2025/09/15

In this episode of When I Grow Up, Paul sits down with long-time friend and powerhouse promoter, producer, and creative force Janelle Matchett to explore her incredible journey through the global electronic music scene. From her first nights out in London's legendary clubs in the early 2000s to building a thriving career in music production, Janelle shares how a deep love of underground dance music sparked a community movement that continues to inspire fans around the world.Listeners get an

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64:15

Frank Farrell: From Hard House Pioneer to Global...

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2025/09/08

In this episode of When I Grow Up, host Paul Glazby sits down with Frank Farrell, a name synonymous with hard house and electronic music innovation. From a teenage prodigy crafting his first tracks at 17 to a producer whose work has been played on massive stages by legends like Carl Cox, Frank's journey is one of passion, persistence, and reinvention.Frank shares stories from his early days in the UK's hard house scene, recalling his first major release, “The Graduate”, and the whirlwind of

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62:58

Bryan Kearney: Life, Legacy & Lessons Behind the Decks

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2025/09/01

This episode of When I Grow Up is a deep dive into the world of internationally renowned DJ and producer Bryan Kearney, a man whose journey through music, health challenges, and fatherhood has shaped him into more than just an artist behind the decks. Hosted by Paul Glazby, this candid conversation explores Bryan’s rise from Dublin’s legendary Temple Theatre dance floors to global festival stages, as well as the personal battles and life lessons that fuel his artistry today.Bryan shares

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62:49

BK (Ben Keen) Hard House Legend on Trade, Revolution...

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2025/08/25

In this episode of When I Grow Up, Paul Glazby reconnects with an old friend and legendary figure in the world of dance music, Ben Keen, better known to fans worldwide as BK. From the moment the conversation begins, it's clear this is more than just an interview; it's a reunion filled with stories, laughs, and reflections on decades in the industry.BK takes us back to his early days, when bedroom DJing and collecting records inspired him to explore music production. He recalls the energy of

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65:49

Paul King: The Journey, The Sound, The Exit

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2025/08/18

In this episode of When I Grow Up, Paul Glazby sits down with the legendary Paul King, a name synonymous with the golden era of Hard House. Known for his groundbreaking productions under F1 and Pants & Corset, Paul takes us on a raw and honest journey through his life in music, from the highs of global recognition to the personal challenges that shaped his career.From his early days experimenting with electronic sounds and falling into DJing by chance, to creating the iconic tracks that

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53:24

Nicole Tovey: From Lawyer to Lifter

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2025/08/11

In this inspiring episode of When I Grow Up, Paul sits down with Nicole Tovey, lawyer turned bodybuilding champion and now sought-after women's fitness coach. Nicole shares how a chance career detour took her from Adelaide's legal world to Bermuda's pink-sand shores, and ultimately into the world of competitive bodybuilding.She opens up about the highs and lows of competing, from salsa dancing and strength training to the mental and physical toll of the sport — and why she made the decision

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