DJ Idea Sharing Podcast Network

Marcello Pedalino is a successful DJ/MC/Entertainer from New Jersey with his company MMP Entertainment . He's also a author with his book, "Celebrate Life!" Marc takes some time with Mike Fernino to discuss the book, the famed KETO diet and how a healthy lifestyle can help you survive these troubled times. Link to Marcello’s blog article as mentioned in the podcast: https://www.marc...

Dr. Hugo Drax is the president of there American Disc Jockey Association . The ADJA has been a leader in getting its members good quality and affordable liability insurance . Drax speaks about why insurance is needed, what can happen without it and the "additional insured" requirement that many venues are now asking for.

Bob Lindquist has done it all! A notable author, he wrote the first ever DJ instructional guide called "Spinning'". Bob also started Mobile Beat magazine which then evolved into a DJ trade show and conference. Now, he operates as the director of media and marcom for the Photo Booth Expo. Mike Fernino discusses the current state of the Photo Booth Expo and it's status for the Fe...

In this archive episode, Mike Fernino and Rob Peters host a interactive participatory session called "The Fishbowl." It happened live at Mobile Beat Las Vegas in 2008 in front of a audience of about 500 DJs. Topic are put into a fishbowl and then drawn out by the moderators and discussed as part of a open mic event. Always a spontaneous and informative listen! 

Tony Fernandez returns reloaded  along with his buddy David Sporn for a insightful discussion about DJs using Facebook Live , Twitch and other internet platforms to broadcast live DJ sets to the masses. The gents take a Good Cop / Bad Cop approach to answering why you can and why you can't. Moderated by Mike Fernino.  

As part of our "archive" series we go back to 2009. Mike Fernino along with Rob Peters hosted a seminar called the A Team as part of the Wedding MBA. With about 1000 people in the room we offered a open mic for participation on the topic......... How we can ALL work together better.  What followed was a very passionate discussion which turned into a DJ vs Wedding Coordinator battle Royal...

The inventor of the 1% solution , successful business man & keynote presenter. Randy Bartlett has done it all and now in retirement he shares some valuable tips on how to get to retirement and actually enjoy it!  We also break into a very personal segment on his weightless surgery procedure. What to expect and how it changed how life for the best!

Your website is the life blood of your business. Why then would you settle for anything with poorly written material, bad layout and irrelevant content? Mike Fernino interviews with one of the top minds in business marketing strategies. Alan Berg is recognized as a key note presenter, business coach, consultant and author. He will have you thinking.... "If Your Website Was A Employee, Would Y...

Mike Fernino moderates a all-star cast of DJs as they panel discuss dance music. Featuring Frank Garcia, Nick James Hahn, Tony Fernandez and David Sporn. 

Geoff Short , global brand manager of Chauvet DJ   hops on the zoom line with Mike Fernino to discuss  lighting use in the middle of a pandemic, educational programs to learn about DMX and how to properly illuminate a live stream DJ set. 

Mike Fernino interviews with New Jersey's Mike Walter from Elite Entertainment. Known as a successful author, key note presenter and one-on-one mentor coach Mike runs one of the biggest and most successful DJ companies in the country. We discuss what to do to remain sharp while on quarantine, how to deal with customers and why your health should be paramount. 

With so many DJs stuck at home during the pandemic of 2020 many have resorted to streaming live performance on Facebook live . Most with disappointing results as Facebook maintains order citing copyright infringement. Tony Fernandez and Mike Fernino tackle this touchy subject on the podcast discussing what is legal and why DJs are getting their music sets taken down. 

Radio has been in a evolutionary state recently with automation and big corporate entities buying up station after station. Things have changed a lot and we discuss those changes on this episode. Mike Fernino interviews with Mike Vincent from West Virginia's WKKW about being a program director in todays world along with his voice over services for a very impressive list of clients. 

Recorded live in front of a studio audience Mike Fernino and Rob Peters interview with the best selling author of Guerrilla Marketing, Jay Conrad Levinson. 

Mike Fernino conducts a interview with DJ David Sporn about Millennials. How they think, what they like and dislike along with how to sell / entertain to the 25-38 year old sub-set. 

From my archive series this interview was conducted in front of a live studio audience at Mobile Beat in Las Vegas, 2008. Famed rapper Freedom Williams of C&C Music Factory talks about the incredible 90's house scene, the culture and RAP today. Interview conducted by Mike Fernino . 

In 2010 I was attending the DJ Times Expo in Atlantic City. DJ Skribble from MTV fame was at the conference and sat down with me for a great interview. The guy has done so much to break barriers for DJs and is one of the original "Rock Star DJs!"  This may be over a decade old but there are some very relevant points made  in this interview that still resonate today. 

Back in 2007 Chubby Checker performed at the Mobile Beat DJ Show in Las Vegas. Mike Fernino and Rob Peters were granted a podcast interview with this Rock 'n Roll legend so here is one of the earliest productions from the DJ Idea Sharing Podcast network as part of our "archive" series. 

Mike Fernino explores whether or not office space is an option anymore in the age of social distancing. 

Mike Fernino returns to podcasting after 4 years with a special message to our DJ community who have all been terribly impacted by the KOVID-19 outbreak. Created April 2, 2020