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How To DJ

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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!

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Latest episode

Oct 30, 2026

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Johnno Burgess 12.12.2025

Johnno Burgess joins Chris Hawkins to talk about his life and career through music, the success of Bugged Out and his latest book. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crazy P 28.11.2025

Chris sits down with Chris Todd & Jim Baron from Crazy P. The pair share their memories of late bandmate Danielle Moore, founding the band, breaking in Australia and the journey they've taken as Crazy P as well as their future plans. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kirk Field 14.11.2025

Chris Hawkins is joined by Mixmag "Raving Reporter" Kirk Field who shares his memories of rave culture including how technology and Margaret Thatcher enabled the rave scene. Kirk also discusses his best-selling books Rave New World and his latest book Rave new world presents planes, trains & amphetamines: Clubbing Holiday Confessions. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about...

Smokin Jo 31.10.2025

Chris is joined by the only female DJ to win the number one DJ in the world award by DJ Mag, Smokin Jo. During their conversation, Smokin Jo talks through her career from her early clubbing days through to her love for Ibiza and her various residencies and performances at iconic venues in London and the rest of the world. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choi...

Andi Durrant 17.10.2025

Chris sits down with DJ and Presenter Andi Durrant who discusses his career from starting out in Yorkshire through to remixing iconic tracks, winning radio awards and spending times on private jets. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DJ Tintin 03.10.2025

Chris joins Manchester's DJ Tintin who talks about his career on the northern music scene, from early encounters with Liam Gallagher at the Boardwalk, to touring with New Order and the poignant gig which took him back to his childhood. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elizabeth Alker 19.09.2025

Chris is joined by presenter and author Elizabeth Alker who talks about her career through music and radio from her beginnings in Rochdale through to presenting on BBC Radio 3. Elizabeth's new book Everything We Do Is Music is out now. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sally Rodgers 05.09.2025

DJ, producer and vocalist Sally Rodgers joins Chris to chat about her life in music as one half of iconic production duo A Man Called Adam, becoming a DJ and moving into education. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DJ Spoony 22.08.2025

Chris is joined by Radio 2 presenter DJ Spoony to talk about his career in music from growing up in Hackney, to becoming an influential figure in the UK garage scene. He opens up about his time at Radio 1 and looks forward to this year's Radio 2 In The Park taking place in Chelmsford in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Loud 08.08.2025

Chris is joined by the “First Lady of Dance” Lisa Loud who discusses her career and love of music. From the changes she’s seen through to her favourite stages to play, Lisa and Chris chat about her full career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sancho Panza 23.07.2025

Chris chats with Matt and Jimmy, founders of Sancho Panza, as they share their journey through the world of DJing, from their early experiences in warehouse parties to the establishment of the Campo Sancho festival. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma-Jean Thackray 11.07.2025

Chris is joined by musician & DJ Emma-Jean Thackray who discusses her journey in music from her beginnings in Yorkshire through to her latest album Weirdo. She talks about inspirations including Giles Peterson and how music plays a major role in her mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Fearless 27.06.2025

Chris is joined by Richard Fearless who discusses his love of vinyl, Death in Vegas and working with the legendary Iggy Pop. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DJ Spinna 13.06.2025

DJ Spinna shares his journey from a young boy experimenting with turntables in Brooklyn to becoming a renowned DJ and producer. He reflects on the community and music culture of New York City, the influence of iconic clubs like Paradise Garage, and the evolution of hip-hop. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Brown 29.05.2025

Chris is joined by Radio X presenter Adam Brown who talks about his radio journey that included time at Capital FM, XS Manchester and Radio X. Adam shares stories from throughout his career, experiencing imposter syndrome and even getting a B&Q paint colour of his own! How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte Devaney 16.05.2025

DJ, producer, and performer Charlotte Devaney joins us to talk rave culture, working with icons like Snoop Dogg and Fatman Scoop, and launching the Hologram Sessions during lockdown. From wild stage moments to heartfelt reflections, she shares the highs, the challenges, and the passion that drives her career. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Arthur Baker 02.05.2025

Chris is joined by record producer and DJ Arthur Baker to discuss his life and career through music. From his early musical discoveries, to his love of disco and pioneering work in hip-hop through to working with bands like New Order. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Seaman 18.04.2025

In this episode, Chris chats to DJ and Producer Dave Seaman about his life and career, from growing up in Leeds through to working with legendary artists including the Pet Shop Boys and Kylie Minogue. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Saunderson 04.04.2025

Chris sits down with dance music producer and DJ Kevin Sanderson to discuss his life and career from his early years in New York to moving to Michigan through to teaming up with Juan Atkins and Derrick May in the Belleville Three. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lou Hayter 21.03.2025

Chris sits down with musician, DJ and musical director Lou Hayter at dBS Institute in Manchester to discuss her life and career in music from her days in New Young Pony Club through to becoming the DJ to the stars. She also chats about her process for creating music today and offers advice to anyone looking to make their way in the industry. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn mor...

Seb Fontaine 07.03.2025

Chris sits down with Producer and DJ Seb Fontaine who discusses his career including playing famous London clubs like Subteranea, memorable nights behind the decks and chart success. How To DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Wilkes 21.02.2025

Chris is joined by award-winning broadcaster and DJ Justin Wilkes who discusses his radio shows on KISS and his career as a DJ. Justin shares his love for the Tomorrowland festival, being a DJ to the stars and playing around the world. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Goddard 07.02.2025

Chris is joined by musician, songwriter and DJ, Joe Goddard who discusses his life in music including his career as a member of Hot Chip. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Nelson 24.01.2025

Trevor Nelson MBE, the iconic broadcaster, DJ, and urban music pioneer, joins Chris Hawkins on to discuss his life and career in music and broadcasting. In this episode, listeners are taken on a rich journey through Trevor’s life — from a record-obsessed teenager in Hackney to becoming one of the most influential voices in music broadcasting. Trevor opens up on starting the job that he sees as “th...

Paul Burke 10.01.2025

In this episode, Chris is joined by Paul Burke, a man whose journey from DJing on a Dansette record player as a child to working in advertising has been anything but conventional. Paul shares his anecdotes about rubbing shoulders with celebrities at iconic venues like Stringfellows and the Hammersmith Palais, where he once played "Dancing Queen" for Princess Diana. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Med...

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