Bruno’s Back, And DJs React

Send us a messageThe comments were spicy, the questions were fair, and we decided to hit record and bring it all back. We kick off with a new segment called "Bring It Back" built to revisit hot takes and fix misses. We start with the update on Joe's office ease. From there, Joe is pressed on his non-use of TikTok. (spoiler: he's done with skits). Then we wade into the AI storm. A pod viewer called for a stronger stance on generative tools, plagiarism, and charts. Here’s ours: tools help, theft harms. Don’t clone living artists or misrepresent authorship. If a platform allows an AI track and a client asks for it, your job is still to read the room and deliver. Policy will keep shifting, so build a filter you can defend and a set you’re proud to play. We’re not kingmaking tech; we’re protecting craft and connection. Then we move to our music segment and celebrate the fun part: Bruno Mars is back. We break down his latest single’s tempo and feel, share a few blends and remixes and talk through why the rollout was masterful. It may not be an Uptown Funk bomb, but it’s primed for early-night energy and remix heaven. To close, we also share our most fun years behind the decks—from riot-level college chaos to international bookings when confidence finally clicked. If this conversation helps you think sharper about your craft, business, and the culture we’re part of, tap follow, share with a DJ friend, and leave a review. Then tell us: would you play an AI request if it packed the floor?Support the showRESOURCES & LINKSOur website. Please leave a review! - https://www.beyondthedjbooth.com/To book Joe Bunn: https://bunndjcompany.com/To book Brian B: https://djbrianbofficial.com/Joe’s Gear Finds on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/djjoebunnBrian’s Gear Finds on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/djbrianbofficialDJ Event Planner free demo: https://www.djeventplanner.com/signup.phpBrian B's Coaching Options: Https://www.thdjscreativeedge.com