ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

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Episode 249: DJ CRG Sep 21, 2022

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Episode 249: DJ CRG On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast the fellas welcome Austin’s finest @DJCRG. CRG speaks on Las Vegas clubs post-pandemic (00:55) and thanks @ChrisDuano from San Antonio for teaching him the ropes in nightlife (07:20). The fellas discuss the Latin explosion in Vegas (17:50), address the tech boom affecting Austin nightlife on Rainy St. (25:45) and rate the Top 5 major party cities in Texas (32:50). CRG speaks on the devasting loss of @WhoIsNyce who was instrumental in uniting DJs in Austin (37:22). Finally, CRG talks about seeing positive changes after giving up alcohol (57:32) and speaks on micro-dosing mushrooms (1:06:22).

Episode 248: Las Vegas Raiders DJ CO1 Sep 14, 2022

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Episode 248: Las Vegas Raiders DJ CO1 On this week's episode of the @RoadPodcast the fellas speak with @Raiders In-Game DJ, @Q100Vegas Radio Personality, and Las Vegas’ finest @DJCO1. CO1 speaks on the hectic atmosphere coordinating the Raiders games (00:45), studying to become "NFL Certified" (16:23), and reminiscing on the "Secret Vegas DJ Basketball League" that ousted @DJCrooked (24:55). He explains why he quit law enforcement (36:22), breaks down the "LA Party Crews" in the '90s (50:51) and getting into radio with the help of @ImDJDrew (1:13:22). Finally, CO1 speaks on creating his own lane in Radio and Sports Events without having to compete in the Vegas Club scene (1:31:20).

Episode 247: DJ Girlfriend Etiquette Sep 07, 2022

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Episode 247: DJ Girlfriend Etiquette On this week's episode of the @RoadPodcast the fellas wish @DJNeva a Happy Birthday (00:27), discuss everyone's Top 5 Athletes including @SerenaWilliams (02:28) and #WiltChamberlain (14:23). @DJNeva addresses the recent backlash @FatJoe received for including Puerto Ricans as co-founders of the conception of Hip-Hop along with "Black Americans" (34:02). Finally, the crew question whether it’s okay to play R. Kelly's music again (52:02) and address a listener's question regarding “proper DJ Girfirend Etiquette” (1:07:55).

Episode 246: DJ IGNITE Aug 31, 2022

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Episode 246: DJ IGNITE On this week's episode of the @Roadpodcast the fellas welcome Bahamas’ finest @DJIgnite. Ignite speaks on landing in Las Vegas during floodings (1:25), chimes in on @DeeJayPuffy stating Barbados is the "hardest crowd to DJ for" (14:14), and discuss the lack of Caribbean presence on the Westcoast (22:10). The crew breakdown the importance of a great "lighting guy" (30:28) and Ignite talks about working on the Resort Golf Courses in the Bahamas to get into the Resort Nightclubs (51:41). Finally, Ignite explains the importance of being a proper "host in your city" (1:01:37) and being the first Bahamian DJ to play in Las Vegas (1:09:20).

Episode 245: Pete Shalvoy Aug 24, 2022

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Episode 245: Pete Shalvoy On this week's episode of the @Roadpodcast the fellas speak with Nightlife Veteran, New York Native and Las Vegas's finest DJ Peter Shalvoy (@ShalvoyMusic). Shalvoy speaks on the legendary NYC Discotheque #ParadiseGarage and having an exclusive membership in the 1980's (2:55), hanging out with #Jean-MichelBasquiat and #KeithHaring (16:48) and reminisces on Larry Levan DJ sets (30:08). The crew discuss “poppers” (35:45), DJs breaking new records in the clubs (42:50) and Shalvoy’s former alias “DJ Porkchop”(1:06:55). Finally, he talks about creating his own house and disco edits (1:22:30).

Episode 244: No Song Of The Summer Aug 17, 2022

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Episode 244: No Song Of The Summer On this week's episode of the @Roadpodcast the fellas speak on the recent string of unfortunate events in Las Vegas from massive floods, shootings and an airport shutdown (02:54). The crew discuss the absence of a “Song of the Summer” for the first time ever (11:39), question why remixes with crossover features aren't effective anymore (15:01) and reminisce on the era of ‘hip house’ (28:36). They debate why some DJs shy away from playing Saucy Santana (@the1saucysantana) (46:53) and @JaimeDaGreat shares an ignorant encounter where he was accused of playing “Chunti” music (1:06:42).

Episode 243: House Vs. EDM Aug 10, 2022

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Episode 243: House Vs. EDM On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome a collective of Las Vegas heavyweights @SheckyGreenLV, @EddieMacLV, @DJLema, and @Spydatekzilla to expand on a previous discussion (from Episode #237) which sparked a major debate online "House vs EDM" (1:20). They discuss the birth of Electronic/Dance Music and how EDM became a “bad word” (8:14). They speak about the “death of disco” (22:34), ghost producing in EDM (46:55) and annoying "Clock DJs" (1:06:15). Shecky explains that during times of economic hardships, people listen to music with faster BPMs (1:08:20) and Eddie Mac recounts a frustrating interaction opening for @DavidGuetta (1:12:37). The fellas discuss local DJs in Las Vegas conforming to a dated formula that venues have been following (1:41:42). Finally, Crooked shares his desire to spin longer sets (1:47:15) and recaps a recent experience with an opener (1:49:42).

Episode 242: Play My Mama's Song Aug 03, 2022

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Episode 242: Play My Mama's Song On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas discuss a viral video of @WizKhalifa aggressively confronting MC @OmgItsTron & DJ @Mikey_Danger at @Poppy nightclub during his album release party (1:58). The crew speak on @KidCapri101’s and Rob Swift's (@BrolicArm) reaction to the Wiz's "disrespectful" behavior (33:32) and @DJCrooked asks the guys how they would have responded if they had been the DJ that night (35:02). Finally, @DJNeva and @JaimeDaGreat recap their encounter with @Usher, @RealEvanRoss, and @JermaineDupri at @OnTheRecordLV (1:02:13).

Episode 241: “Mixer Wars” Feat. Neek Lopez + The Rub Jul 27, 2022

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Episode 241: “Mixer Wars” Feat. Neek Lopez + The Rub On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are back with a special guest host, LV's own @NeekLopez of the @5on5Podcast. Neek and @DJCrooked speak on their first awkward encounter at @OmniaNightclub (2:10). Neek speaks about his local Disco Party in DTLV @ParadiseFeverDisco and his residency at the new ice cream inspired 3-room nightclub @WeAllScreamDTLV (15:25). The fellas admit to secretly shazaming songs and nightclub staff memorizing DJ’s set when they don't switch it up (27:12). The crew call @DJEleven and @DJAyres to congratulate them on the 20th anniversary of @ItstheRub poppin' off in Brooklyn July 30th with @DJMoma and @DJGetLive at @BellhouseNY (40:20). Finally, the fellas discuss a tweet from LA's finest @DJRtistic referring to Pioneer's S9 and 900 Mixer as a "Hip-Hop vs EDM thing" (58:37). Rest in Peace to our fellow DJ @WhoIsNyce. Any and all donations to help with his funeral costs are appreciated and could be found at the link below: https://www.gofundme.com/f/alburto-bryant?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Episode 240: DJ RI5E Jul 20, 2022

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Episode 240: DJ RI5E On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome DC’s finest @DJRi5e. Ri5e and @DJCrooked speak on DJ’ing @TheParkat14th in the early 2010’s with @DJQuickSilva (1:15) and shine light on the original godfather of nightlife in DC @TheMarcBarnesDC (14:30). Crooked gives props to DJs like DC's own @JeromeBaker3rd whose unique DJ style helps shape the local nightlife scene in his city and the fellas speak on the “just do you” phrase when spinning guest spots (26:05). The crew speak on the lack of Afrobeats being played on the Westcoast, debate whether DJs are still tastemakers (35:47) and discuss how DC nightlife doesn’t get the credit it deserves (1:01:02). Finally, the fellas speak on the @AdoboDMV Latin Party and address a recent Twitter exchange regarding El Alfa (@ElAlfaElJefe) being the crossover star for Dew Bow (1:05:59).

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