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A DJ's Journey
by Deckard
After 25 years behind the decks, I've learned that every DJ has a unique path.I'm DJ Deckard, and I'm launching 'A DJ's Journey' - a podcast that explores the stories behind the music with the legends who shaped our scene. Where every beat tells a story.
Episodes
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Crate Digging with Damian Harris — the founder of Skint Records (yes, Fatboy Slim's label) and the man behind Midfield General
This one's a track-by-track walk through his own catalog and the records he signed. Damian tells the story of the "coat noise" he accidentally recorded on the streets of New York that became a single; Noel Fielding's surreal monologues on "Generalization"; executive-producing Justice's…
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DJ History: Donald Glaude on Seattle Rave Culture & 35 Years Behind the Decks | A DJ's Journey
DJ history, first-hand: Donald Glaude on 35 years of Seattle rave culture, from The Underground to the festival era. In Episode 1, DJ Dan told us Glaude handed him the mic and christened him a star. In Episode 22, recorded after Dan's passing, Glaude tells the other half, and how Dan paid it...
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DJ Qbert - Turntablism, the Invisibl Skratch Piklz & the Universal Language
DJ Qbert, the most decorated turntablist in DJ history, joins Deckard on A DJ's Journey. The first US turntablist on the show traces the line from the Excelsior District and the Filipino mobile-DJ crews that built West Coast DJ culture, to back-to-back DMC World titles (and being asked to stop...
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Kelly Reverb on the Starck Club, Lone Star Records & Getting Sober (Part 2) | A DJ's Journey Ep. 20
DJ history you haven't heard: Kelly Reverb returns to A DJ's Journey — our first-ever two-time guest — for a deep dive into 1980s and '90s Dallas dance music. From the legendary Starck Club (designed by Philippe Starck, "ground zero" for MDMA before it was criminalized) to Lizard Lounge, the...
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Breakbeat, Funk & the DC Underground: Rusty Belicek of All Good Funk Alliance | A DJ's Journey Ep 19
Rusty Belicek found a Slick Rick tape in an Oklahoma parking lot at age 11 — and it set everything in motion. From DC's 18th Street Lounge to opening for James Brown to building All Good Funk Alliance with Frank Cueto, Rusty tells the inside story of breakbeat's mid-tempo underground. Topics...
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DJ History: Damian Harris on Founding Skint Records, Creating Fatboy Slim & the Big Beat Boutique | A DJ's Journey Ep 18
DJ History from the architect's chair. Damian Harris founded Skint Records, designed the Fatboy Slim logo, started the Big Beat Boutique, and A&R'd Norman Cook into the biggest DJ on the planet. Now he tells his side of the story. From punk gigs with his brothers in Canterbury to acid house in...
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Fatboy Slim: Big Beat, Brighton & the Big Beat Boutique | A DJ's Journey Ep 17
DJ History meets Big Beat in this keystone episode. Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) joins Deckard for a conversation nine previous A DJ's Journey guests have been teeing up since episode one. From punk bass player at 14 to the biggest DJ in the world, Norman traces the full arc: The Housemartins, Beats...
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Why every DJ mentions Fatboy Slim | Norman Cook on A DJs Journey Ep 17
Fatboy Slim. The name nine guests dropped before he ever sat in the chair.Full episode out now on A DJ's Journey, Ep 17. Norman Cook on Big Beat, Brighton, the Big Beat Boutique, and the Tuesday night that named a genre.🎧 Apple / Spotify / SoundCloud:...
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Justin Rushmore on Building Finger Lickin' Records, the No-Rules Scene & Norman Cook Bowing Down | A DJ's Journey Ep 16
Breakbeat history gets the insider treatment as Justin Rushmore — co-founder of Finger Lickin' Records and one half of Soul of Man — sits down with Deckard for a deep dive into one of the most important independent labels in UK dance music. Justin traces his path from discovering Street Sounds...
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Plump DJs: 25 Years of A Plump Night Out, UK Breaks & What Comes Next | A DJ's Journey Ep 15
Lee Rous of Plump DJs sits down with Deckard for a DJ history deep dive — from the Freskanova Records scene and Finger Lickin' to a 10-year Fabric residency, Field Day Sydney, Coachella, and 25 years of A Plump Night Out. We get into DJ culture in the UK breaks underground, the Spain breakbeat...
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Episode 14: Breakbeat Music & The Freestylers — Big Beat, Rave Culture & Making Anthems
Breakbeat helped define an era, and The Freestylers were right in the middle of it. In Episode 14 of A DJ’s Journey, Deckard sits down with Aston Harvey to trace the roots of The Freestylers, the rise of UK breakbeat and big beat culture, the story behind We Rock Hard, life on the road with Lenny...
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Fort Knox Five: Breakbeat Origins & DJ Culture with DJ Deckard | A DJ’s Journey Ep 13
Breakbeat music and DJ culture meet in this deep conversation with Steve Raskin of Fort Knox Five. DJ Deckard hosts one-half of the legendary DC-based duo to explore breakbeat origins, the funk-fueled DC scene, life as a touring DJ, and the story behind Fort Knox Recordings. Whether you’re a DJ…
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A FORT KNOX 5 MIXTAPE REACHED GWEN STEFANI'S MANAGER
A DJ's Journey Ep 13 Fort Knox Five In this clip as told by Steve Raskin - John H handed out Fort Knox 5 mixtapes everywhere. Every club, every city, every person he met. One of them ended up with Gwen Stefani's manager. Her first solo tour was being planned and they wanted exactly what Fort Knox…
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Hip Hop DJ: Sporty-O on Record Stores, Guest List & Dance Music Crossover | A DJ's Journey Ep 12
A DJ’s Journey Ep. 12 drops now — featuring the legendary Sporty-O (@sportyowingman), the international wingman himself. From hustling mixtapes in Atlanta to performing on the main stage at EDC, Sporty-O’s story is one of hustle, reinvention, and relentless love for music. We talk about his early...
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Turntablism: Krafty Kuts on Record Shops, Southern Fried & Breakbeat DJ Culture | A DJ's Journey Ep 11
📣 New Episode Drop: Krafty Kuts on A DJ’s Journey From bingo caller and car boot crate-digger to breakbeat icon, Martin Reeves aka Krafty Kuts shares the wild ride that took him from the UK’s underground scene to world tours and legendary festival sets like Shambhala 🌍🎶 We talk: 🔊 His musical...
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Crate Digging: Lee Coombs on the Records That Shaped His Career | A DJ's Journey Ep 10
From early breakbeat bangers to classic electro and modern productions, Lee Coombs walks us through 9 pivotal tracks that shaped his career. From The Invisible Men to Break Free, this deep dive is packed with moments in time and stories from a legend.The Invisible Men - Self Indulge • The…
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Finger Lickin' Records: Jem Stone on Building a Label, Fusing Art & Music & the Legend of Captain Carnival | A DJ's Journey Ep 9
A DJ’s Journey - Ep. 9 Jem "Stone" Panufnik In this conversation Deckard speaks with Jem Stone, co-founder of Finger Lickin' Records, who shares his unique journey through the music industry, from his unconventional musical upbringing to the birth of his record label. He discusses his early...
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From Peterborough to Paris: Myagi on Big Beat, Bonus Laps & Making Music That Teenage You Would Love | A DJ's Journey Ep 8
In Episode 8 of A DJ’s Journey, Canadian producer and DJ Myagi (Andrew Mavor) joins me for an expansive conversation about artistic evolution, the breakbeat era, touring the world, and why Burning Man marked a turning point in how he saw music, purpose, and success. We cover everything, from the...
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From Castle Morton to The Matrix: Simon Shackleton on UK Rave Culture, Fused and Bruised & the Philosophy of DJing | A DJ's Journey Ep 7
🎧 A DJ’s Journey – Episode 7: Simon Shackleton Hosted by Deckard Simon Shackleton joins Deckard for a deep dive into a life shaped by music — from acid house and warehouse parties to global tours and reinvention. They cover his early days as a classically trained pianist, forming Lunatic Calm,...
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From Cambridge to Finger Lickin': Lee Coombs on UK Breakbeat, Thrust Records & Teaching the Next Generation | A DJ's Journey Ep 6
🎤 Interview Outline – Lee Coombs | Ep. 6 of A DJ’s Journey The conversation explores the Lee Coombs journey through music, from early childhood memories and influences to the evolution of DJing and music production. Lee highlights the significance of sampling, the importance of building...
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Music Production Stories: Kelly Reverb on Lone Star Records, Dallas Breakbeat & the Second Act | A DJ's Journey Ep 3
A DJ's Journey Ep. 5 Keith Mackenzie 🎧 Keith talks about starting off in the record business, diving in to the Florida rave scene and beginning his DJ and production career. We also talk about his record label Illeven:Eleven Recordings and the origin of his long standing friendship and...
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DJ History: Jason QDup on DC Funk, The 308 House & Fort Knox Five Origins | A DJ's Journey Ep 4
Qdup shares his musical journey, from his childhood influences to his evolution as a DJ and producer. He discusses the impact of his early experiences with music, the rise of Fort Knox, and his festival experiences, particularly at Shambhala. Jason emphasizes the importance of supporting...
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Music Production Stories: Kelly Reverb on Lone Star Records, Dallas Breakbeat & the Second Act | A DJ's Journey Ep 3
Music Production Stories don't come much richer than Kelly Reverb's. A hand-stamped "F* You, We're From Texas" white label. A track in the Wesley Snipes film Blade. Twelve releases on Lone Star Records — until Napster killed the vinyl economy overnight. And one of the most honest accounts of…
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Breakbeat Music: Wes Smith on Juice Recordings, DC Rave Roots & the Art of Knowing Your Worth | A DJ's Journey Ep 2
DJ Deckard and Wes Smith explore the intricate journey of becoming a DJ, delving into their musical roots, early influences, and the evolution of the electronic music scene. They discuss the impact of raves, the challenges of navigating the music industry, and the importance of community and...
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DJ History: DJ Dan on House Music, SF Rave Culture & the Art of the Journey | A DJ's Journey Ep 1
After 25 years behind the decks, I've learned that every DJ has a unique path. I'm DJ Deckard, I’m launching 'A DJ's Journey' - a podcast that explores the stories behind the music with the DJs who shaped our scene. My first guest is pioneer DJ Dan, taking us from the early West Coast rave scene…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
After 25 years behind the decks, I've learned that every DJ has a unique path.I'm DJ Deckard, and I'm launching 'A DJ's Journey' - a podcast that explores the stories behind the music with the legends who shaped our scene. Where every beat tells a story.
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After 25 years behind the decks, I've learned that every DJ has a unique path.I'm DJ Deckard, and I'm launching 'A DJ's Journey' - a podcast that explores the stories behind the music with the legends who shaped our scene. Where every beat tells a story.
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