How To DJ

In this special episode of How to DJ, Chris takes a look at some of his favourite moments from the past 12 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris was joined by Martin & Ellen from A Certain Ratio for a live podcast recording at this year's Kendal Calling. The pair chatted about life in the band, comparisons to other Manchester artists, the tracks that are always floor fillers and more. How To DJ is sponsored by Flare Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris sits down with Adamski who discusses his explosive rise to the top of the charts and his love of music. From tales of getting a record deal aged 11, through to Top of the Pops performances and visits from Elton John, Adam's story is incredible. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Chris sits down with Jon Dasilva who discusses his career from the early days at the Hacienda, through to becoming friends with bands like New Order and influencing DJs such as Sasha. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Paul & Russ from electronic group K-Klass who discuss their musical journey from the Hacienda through to creating hits with the likes of Bobby Brown and The Corrs. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Hits Radio drivetime presenter Mike Toolan who discusses his radio career from local radio, through to working at Capital (thanks to Chris Tarrant!) and presenting Key 103's Breakfast Show in Manchester for over a decade. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by British record producer, musician, and remixer, Graham Massey who discusses his career with 808 State and beyond. Graham also discusses his experience of working with Bjork and her album Post. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Leftfield's Neil Barnes who chats about his career with Leftfield and their influence on electronic music in the 90's. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Lashes sits down with Chris at the Nighttime Economy Summit in Manchester to discuss her career from stacking shelves to performing all over the world. She also chats about her move into music education. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Editor-In-Chief of DJ Mag Carl Loben who discusses his career as a music journalist & DJ and the journey of DJs over recent decades. Carl also delves into what makes the annual DJ Mag Top 100 and his thoughts on the future of DJ culture. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Ticket Stubs is the podcast for the gig goer. For the people who can’t resist saying “I saw this live”, spending half their wage on merch, and the other half on pints. It gives every guest on the podcast a chance to show their inner fan, by chatting through the gigs of their lifetime. We’ll talk highs, lows and everything in between. So come on, get stuck in and get to know each guest properly, th...

Chris Hawkins is joined by Radio 1 presenter Katie Thistleton who discusses her career from starting out in TV, making the move to Radio 1 and her mental health experience. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Nicky Holloway who discusses his life and career from starting out in the 80's, to becoming one of the 'Ibiza Four' to creating club nights such as Special Branch and Doo At The Zoo, alongside the likes of Pete Tong and Gilles Peterson. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris sits down with founding member of the Scratch Perverts, DJ Prime Cuts. Chris and Joel discuss his career from the early days with Scratch Perverts through to today. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arielle Free chats with Chris Hawkins about her career from starting in TV through to her current role at BBC Radio One and as a live DJ. She talks about her highs including playing Glastonbury Festival as well as supporting Calvin Harris, This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Block sits down with Chris to discuss his career from his first night in Ealing through to his chart success in the 90s and his work around drug abuse. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode of the series, Chris sits down with DJ & Producer Judge Jules who discusses his career in clubs, radio & as a lawyer. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Norman Jay MBE who discusses his music career from growing up in London, discovering new tracks in New York and becoming a label owner. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by DJ & musician Barry Ashworth who tells the story of his career from first promoting club nights to becoming a DJ and later forming the electronic band Dub Pistols. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by legendary club promoter Dave Beer whose club night Back To Basics is the longest running night in the UK. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris sits down with DJ, musician & composer David Holmes who shares the story of his career, from musical influences growing up in Northern Ireland and early DJ gigs through to composing the scores for major Hollywood films. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris sits down with DJ, musician & composer David Holmes who shares the story of his career, from musical influences growing up in Northern Ireland and early DJ gigs through to composing the scores for major Hollywood films. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris catches up with Radio DJ Mike Sweeney who shares the story of how his career started off from being in a band and led to a 40-year broadcasting career. Mike discusses how music has shaped his life, from starting The Salford Jets, through to starting his radio career at Piccadilly Radio, joining Capital Gold and being on the BBC today. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a...

Chris sits down with Andy Cato & Tom Findlay, otherwise known as Groove Armada. In this conversation, Andy & Tom share stories about the first time they met, signing with Jive Records and growing Lovebox from a club night to one of the countries biggest music festivals. This episode is sponsored by Flare Audio. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

We're kicking things off for this brand new series with electronic duo Orbital who sit down with Chris ahead of their show at Halifax's Piece Hall. In this conversation, Phil and Paul Hartnoll discuss their career in music and what started off their love of electronic music. From their journey starting out in the clubs of Kent through to a huge Glastonbury performance which led the way for more Da...