The Platform Podcast

The Platform Podcast Episode seventy-two features Nashville-based DJ and influencer, Kaleb Winterburn.   Kaleb shares his journey from growing up on a ranch in Montana to accidentally becoming an influencer, building a following with the Montana Boys, and now transitioning into the DJ world.   We get into how one random video changed everything, the reality of blowing up on social media, and why b...

The Platform Podcast 71 features Nashville based DJ, venue owner, and talent buyer, Austin Knight, also known as Knyghts! Austin is the owner of Night We Met, one of the fastest growing dance music venues in Nashville, and breaks down what it actually takes to build a club, book talent, and grow a scene in a city dominated by free-entry nightlife. From starting as a college DJ in a frat basement t...

The Platform Podcast Episode seventy features the Nashville based, Heidi Banks. Heidi Banks recently moved to Nashville from L.A. and breaks down the reality of re-building a DJ career from scratch and what it actually takes to get booked in today’s nightlife scene. From growing up in California to working behind the scenes with one of the biggest DJs in the world, to completely starting over in N...

The Platform Podcast Episode sixty-nine features the Nashville based DJ and event curator Dumb Groove to break down the reality of becoming a DJ in today’s world. From starting out carrying gear in Florida (just so he could sneak in the club) to building his brand in Nashville, Dumb Groove shares the unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to succeed in nightlife. We get into how DJing right...

00:00 — Intro 00:45 — Meet Ax (Mexico → Cali → Nashville) 03:00 — From Producer to DJ (Making the Switch) 05:15 — First Gig → Instant Residency 06:30 — Why DJing Isn’t “Just Press Play” 07:15 — DJ Battles & Learning the Craft 10:30 — Why Nashville DJs Don’t Scratch 12:30 — Good vs Bad Scratching (What Actually Works) 14:00 — Obsession, Practice & Getting Good Fast 17:30 — Battle DJ vs Club DJ (Ski...

The Platform Podcast episode sixty-seven features a conversation with a Nashville based DJ, D-Wake, diving into the reality of modern DJing, nightlife culture, and how the best DJs actually separate themselves. In this episode, we break down the truth behind crowd expectations, why tourists and nightlife markets like Nashville lean heavily on familiar music, and how tools like SoundCloud have beco...

The Platform Podcast episode sixty-six, I sit down in Scottsdale with DJ and producer Jonis to talk about building an artist project from the ground up, the difference between open-format DJing and artist-style sets, and why so many DJs end up playing the same songs. We get into the realities of rebranding, launching a new alias, creating content when you hate being on camera, and learning how to...

The Platform Podcast episode sixty-five, I sit down with Nashville-based DJ, producer, and songwriter Logan Garrett to talk about his journey in music, his growing list of collaborations, and the creative process behind some of his latest releases. Logan shares how he’s built a career by staying versatile across genres—from open-format DJ sets to producing records that blend house, hip-hop, countr...

00:00 — Intro + Meet Boom 00:02:10 — Boom’s Background & DJ Journey 00:03:25 — Turning DJing from a Hobby into a Career 00:04:27 — Moving to Nashville & Leveling Up 00:05:00 — Quitting the 9–5 to Go All-In 00:05:30 — Why Nashville Pushes DJs to Be Better 00:07:07 — Working with Crate Hackers (Curation Explained) 00:08:00 — Building Latin & International DJ Crates 00:10:03 — Why Authentic Curation...

On Episode 63 of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with one of my close friends, Ryan Cota. Ryan has worked his way up the nightlife industry ladder — starting in the kitchen at a local bar and rising to become the COO of Stanton & Bowery Hospitality, where he now oversees nine venues across the U.S., including Barstool locations in Nashville, Scottsdale, and Philadelphia. During this episode, we d...

On episode sixty-two of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with a Nashville resident and DJ, MOJO. Over the past year he's had some big life changes and amazing opportunities when it comes to DJing and even starting a new career. Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for MOJO or suggestions for future guests. Don’t forget to follow MOJO below! MOJO: https://www.instagram.com/them...

On episode sixty-one of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with Ekow from Dallas, Texas! He's someone I've grown close to over the years and have worked with multiple times. While he was out in Nashville to play Barstool, we got to sit down and talk about everything he has going on! Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for Ekow or suggestions for future guests. Don’t forget to f...

On episode sixty of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with Soppa! He's one of my best friends from Milwaukee who recently packed up everything in his life and made the move to Nashville. We get into how he made some massive changes in his life, almost stepped away from DJing altogether, the mental side of the night life industry and of course a bunch of music! Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments...

On episode fifty-nine of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with Zewmob! He's a Nashville resident who's been killing it producing original tracks, remixes and more! From playing with artists like Dr. Fresch to headlining festivals he's helped put together, Zewmob has been trending upwards for years. With his growing presence on social media and awareness to changes in the game, he plans to continue...

On episode fifty-eight of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the co-founder of EMRGENT Media Group, a videographer and creative, Gonzalo Londono. Gonzo has been in and out of Nashville for the past four months shooting for Barstool and cooking up some of the best recap videos you’ll see on social media. Over that time we’ve gotten to know each other pretty well so I had him come over and take a...

On episode fifty-seven of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with a very well known DJ and producer, a Red Bull 3Style US Champion and exclusive editor/remixer for DJ City, Trayze. Trayze is a veteran DJ who's played all over the world and now travels frequently playing major venues and events across the US. From sneaking in friends when he was younger having them help load in vinyl records and turn...

On episode fifty-six of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the DJ and producer known as Petie! The New York based DJ started his career and made a name for himself quickly when he went a new direction and rebranded as MIME. He burst onto the scene playing festivals in Asia and playing some of the most reputable venues in the U.S. like The Brooklyn Mirage. After some time he thought it was time...

On episode fifty-five of The Platform Podcast, I sit down with the lead singer of one of the hottest bands in Broadway, Chris Ferrara from The Common Good! Chris and his band are the residents at Barstool here in Nashville kicking off the party every Friday and Saturday night until 10:30 PM! I get the pleasure of watching and listening to their sets week in and week out and they are true entertain...

On episode fifty-four of The Platform Podcast, I sit down with one of the top editors and remixers in the game, Rick Wonder. In this episode, Rick and I dive into a range of topics, including his creative process for working on tracks, legalizing "revoking Ableton cards," and the importance of testing and revising his edits and remixes multiple times before releasing them on Headliner Music Club (...

On episode fifty-three of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with Chachi, an open format DJ, producer and owner of 4AM, a talent management agency. From his start as a teenage to now touring the world, Chachi lives by the line, "It's a marathon, not a sprint." We covered how he got started in DJing and where his love for music comes from, what advice he'd have not only for himself but for other DJs...

On episode fifty-two of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the talented young singer and song writer, Lauren Gottshall! Originally from just outside of Chicago, Lauren grew up heavily influenced by her mother when it came to her music taste. She started writing songs, singing and performing before she was even ten and recently made the jump to Nashville to turn her dreams into a career. Lauren...

On episode fifty-one of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the DJ duo known as Rops & Charles! Although they both live in St. Louis now, Rops & Charles met at random after both moving to the US from Latin American countries (Peru and Panama). They started their duo, Rops & Charles and since then have played in multiple areas including Washington DC, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville and of course and...

On episode fifty of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the up and coming artist, XOLEX! Lex is a country artist from a small town in Iowa, who made the jump to Nashville to pursuit a career in music. It hasn't been easy and she talks about the things she's learned over her few years here and her stint in Atlanta. Lex talked about living in Atlanta and not necessarily having a team around her th...

On episode forty-nine of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with two Miami residents who together do it all in music, Zillamatic and Gobe. Zillamatic is a DJ originally from California who moved to Dallas and now resides in Miami. Gobe is an artist who's making a name for himself with new music releases as recent as last Friday! Together they've worked on music and put a song called HOTL (Heart On T...

On episode forty-eight of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the talented hip-hop artist, Flaco 2Tall! Flaco has been making a name for himself in 2024 and has a lot more he plans to release before the year ends. As a hip-hop artist trying to make it in a predominantly country city, we talked about the obstacles he has to overcome and how Nashville has actually helped him progress. There are ga...