The Platform Podcast

On episode forty-seven of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the talented country singer, Alannah McCready! Alannah shares stories from her early years, growing up with a love for music she got from her mom. After college, a career change paused her journey in music while she moved to New York. She reflects on the moment she realized music was her true passion, sparking her return to the stage....

On episode forty-six of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with one of the pioneers in the country music DJ industry, Silver! Over the last twenty years, Silver has been playing all over the world DJing every major club, festival, stadium and event you can think of. As one of the first DJs to hop on tour with a country artist, Silver began touring with Jason Aldean 15 years ago and hasn’t looked bac...

On episode forty-five of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with my good friend Cazes from Miami, Florida! Cazes and I got together for our monthly meetup when he comes out to Nashville to play at Barstool, where we both have residencies. We covered a lot in this episode from how he got started originally playing guitar in a band and how his passion for music transitioned him into the DJ scene durin...

On episode forty-four of The Platform Podcast, I sat down Carlyle from Dallas, Texas! Carlyle got into the nightlife industry and immediately knew it was where he wanted to be. Started out as a promoter, he grew a major following without even realizing what he had done. From that point on, he was off to races. With a major passion for electronic music, Carlyle had to pivot when he got asked to pla...

On episode forty-three of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the Cleveland, Ohio resident, Bobby Booshay! Bobby grew up around music and started DJing in middle school. Now he's playing all over Ohio, Florida, Chicago and more! Aside from playing music, he also produces and helps out doing the booking, advancing and more for FWD Hospitality Group. During the episode we got into his journey in t...

On episode forty-two of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with two Nashville DJs that just started a new project, called BRDWY! Dirty Darren and Rod have both been on the podcast before and returned as they just recently started a new duo creating edits, remixes, mashups and more specifically in the genre of country music. Country music wasn't played in clubs very often until recently with the YEE-...

On episode forty-one of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with another Nashville native, Rod Youree! Since moving to Nashville Rod has become one of my good friends and someone who is always open to helping others, especially in the music industry. He's been DJing for a long time and got to tell about his life experiences and what he learned so far! From starting out when he was 20 and Nashville wa...

On episode forty of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with a Nashville native Rate Wonder! I've been following Rate Wonder for years now after listening to him play over COVID on Twitch and years later we ended up living in the same city. He's been DJing for 15+ years, has toured with major artists, started his own parties and became a Twitch Partner too! During the episode we talk about how he sta...

On episode thirty-nine of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with Nolan Pugh, a Georgia native and Nashville resident! Nolan fulfills various roles in the media industry, mainly as a production coordinator and talent manager for music videos and TV shows! Despite being relatively new to the industry, he has achieved remarkable success in just two years. Shortly after moving to Nashville he got an op...

On episode thirty-eight of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with a Chicago native and Miami resident, Crespo! Crespo is a DJ I've followed for a long time and talked with frequently over the years but now finally got a chance to meet and play direct support for. He's a very talented DJ whose resume speaks for itself playing all over the U.S. in places like Chicago, Las Vegas, New York, home in Mia...

On episode thirty-seven of The Platform Podcast, I sat down to connect with the Charlotte based DJ, Rowshay! Rowshay's unconventional journey into the music industry actually started in the hair industry. Through a deal with a friend and client, he was introduced to DJing, not knowing then it would become his career for the future. After placing third in Miami's regional of Red Bull 3Style competi...

On episode thirty-six of The Platform Podcast, our guest was our first female DJ to join the show, Marissa Sardar! Marissa is originally from Florida where she attended school at University of Miami before making the move to Nashville 6 years ago. She tells the story of her journey into music and more specifically, how she got into DJing. From sneaking upstairs to practice on a pair of decks in th...

On episode thirty-five of The Platform Podcast, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Allyssa Althaus, a bartender at one of my favorite spots in Nashville, Whiskey Row! Allyssa, a North Carolina native, recently made Nashville her home after completing her college education at UNC Wilmington. Despite initially lacking a plan, she has thrived in this vibrant city and now calls Dierks Bentley's...

On episode thirty-four of The Platform Podcast I sit down with Shay, a bartender at my residency, Barstool Nashville! Shay is originally from Georgia where she got into the service industry in college and since then has served, done bottle service and currently has been bartending in Nashville for years. As someone with years of experience in the industry, we get started talking about how Nashvill...

On episode thirty-three of The Platform Podcast I sit down with Daniel Ian Jones, a Nashville based DJ who's had over 20 years of experience in the music industry. Daniel Ian Jones is a seasoned drummer turned DJ, and he shares his experiences from his journey and insights from his career so far. As someone who's been around music for decades, Daniel Ian Jones talks about the benefits of being pre...

On episode thirty-two of The Platform Podcast I sit down with Zac Dalton, one of the most popular bartenders in Nashville who works at Barstool! Zac and I dive into the world of bartending as he shares his experiences from over the years and we find out what pushed him to start his own side business in the meal prep. Zac has been in the industry for about 15 years bartending, serving, working for...

On episode thirty-one of The Platform Podcast I sit down with Caroline West, a bartender here in Nashville at one of my favorite spots in the city, Barstool! Originally hailing from West Texas, Caroline has been immersed in the service industry since before turning 18. Now a resident of Nashville, she has worked in various establishments across the city but has found a true home at Barstool, where...

On episode thirty of The Platform Podcast I sit down with BG GOOD, a prominent Milwaukee resident DJ who has been a driving force in the city's nightlife scene for several years. Known as one of the most popular DJs in Milwaukee, BG GOOD has also had the opportunity to play national and international stages, including venues in Mexico. In 2023, BG GOOD made a significant shift from the DJ scene to...

On episode twenty-nine of The Platform Podcast I sit down with two Milwaukee residents, Alberto Valle and Terrence Tucker! Two of the most popular bartenders in the Milwaukee service industry scene. We get things started with some background from the two best friends. Tuck is originally from Ohio and Berto has lived in Milwaukee his whole life. They've been working together for years now and with...

On episode twenty-eight of The Platform Podcast I sit down with Rutger Krueger from Milwaukee! He's one of the biggest DJs in the city, a promoter and long-time friend of mine. Rutger gets started telling the story of how he got started in the industry beginning with his days as a promoter, emceeing for events and other DJs and then becoming a DJ himself. After moving to Milwaukee he became well-k...

On episode twenty-seven of The Platform Podcast I sit down with Edward DeShazer, the Executive Director of Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy. an entrepreneur, owner of multiple restaurant and nightlife venues, award winner educational speaker and more! Ed is a long-time friend of mine who has always been there for me, so it was great to sit down and talk with him. We caught up since I haven't...

On episode twenty-six of The Platform Podcast I sit down with Mr. New York, a long-time friend of mine from Milwaukee who's been killing the DJ scene. Mr. New York starts off by letting everyone know how he got his start in the DJ industry from throwing house parties to now holding residencies at the hottest night clubs in the city. When he began getting his foot in the door at popular venues, it...

On episode twenty-five of The Platform Podcast I sit down with 1L, a Nashville resident DJ that also works for one of the biggest up-and-coming tequila companies in the world, Tequila Komos. 1L kicks the episode off sharing his unique experience of how he broke into the Nashville DJ scene. Outside of the DJ world, he also is the Senior Brand Manager for Tequila Komos. We discuss how he balances (o...

On episode twenty-four of The Platform Podcast I sit down with Jack McPherson, the social media director for the hit podcast, "Bussin' With The Boys." Jack is originally from right here in Nashville and stayed home in Tennessee where he attended UT. We talked about everything from his life leading up to now and how he got the position he holds currently, to sports, music, some of his favorite gues...

On episode twenty-three of The Platform Podcast I sit down with former NFL linebacker, creator of Tac-Resist, Ukeme "Leeway" Eligwe! Leeway is originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia where he attended high school and became one of the most highly recruited linebackers in the nation. He was offered a scholarship to attend Florida State and that's just the beginning of his story. From winning a Nati...