How To DJ
6 Music DJ Chris Hawkins explores the life stories, techniques, minds and experiences of much-loved DJs.
Listening Dog Media
Show overview
How To DJ has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 146 episodes, alongside 11 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 14th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 38 min and 52 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 57% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Listening Dog Media.
From the publisher
From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris warms up his guests before asking them to pick 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!
Latest Episodes
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HOW TO GIG: Chris Hawkins
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S14 Ep 7Solardo
EChris is joined by Mark & James from Manchester house duo, Solardo. The pair discuss their meteoric rise from a council estate in Wythenshawe to playing huge gigs across the globe and launching their own record label. They delve into what brought them together, the impact other artists had on their career, and how they took matters into their own hands to achieve their phenomenal success. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NEW PODCAST: How To Gig
trailerJoin Jack Wood as he talks to artists about their gig history. From their first gigs, their worst gigs and their dream festival line-up. Jack discovers what live gig experiences shaped artists careers today. Listen to How To Gig wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S14 Ep 6DJ Lottie
EChris is joined by pioneering British House DJ, Lottie, to delve into her career over 3 decades. From early gigs in the North West, to iconic clubs in Miami and Ibiza, Lottie shares her journey through music. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S14 Ep 5Dr. Alex Paterson (The Orb)
EChris Hawkins is joined by Alex Paterson, co-founder of The Orb, for a deep dive into the origins of ambient house and a life spent pushing musical boundaries. From punk gigs and roadie days with Killing Joke to raves with the KLF and the creation of The Orb’s landmark album Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld, Alex shares the stories, influences and chance encounters that shaped his career. Along the way he reflects on sampling, DJ culture, the evolution of dance music and why the spirit of the ’90s still resonates today. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S14 Ep 4Alan Braxe & Fred Falke
EChris Hawkins is joined by Alan Braxe & Fred Falke for their first joint interview in 20 years as they discuss the anniversary of their seminal track "Intro". In this episode, the pair discuss the track, it's impact on their career and what it is like being back together after such a long time. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S14 Ep 32 Bad Mice
EChris sits down with Simon and Sean from 2 Bad Mice as they discuss their life in music, from the origins of the band through to their own label, touching on live performance, signings and their success with Bombscare. This episode was recorded at Listening Dog Studios. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices