Robb McDaniels

DJ Spider sits down with DJ, Producer and Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy on the latest episode of his podcast. They discuss his journey from living in London, to his 2 years as a teen living in Ibiza and eventually moving to Los Angeles. From being a busboy at SUR in West Hollywood, to becoming a local DJ and star of one of the biggest reality shows watched Taylor Swift and Rihanna, to having a huge DJ residency at LIV Las Vegas and some of the biggest clubs in North America, to music festivals like EDC, Stagecoach, Neon Carnival and beyond. They also discuss his thoughts on Vanderpump Rules returning for another season and his connection to George Michael being his Godfather. He explains what a pumptini is to Spider and tells him the story behind “It’s not about the pasta!”, while also discussing his future plans and music production aspirations.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/Facebook​​Instagram: https://btsrc.dj/Instagram​​Mixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/Mixcloud​​TikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/Twitter​​YouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube​​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Spider sits down with DJ Morse Code this week for his second time on the podcast. He was one of the first people to be on DJ AM’s legendary DJ management company Deckstar back in the day along with Spider. Since then he’s done everything from Vegas clubs, to Do Over party and everything in between. He’s originally from San Francisco but he’s been living in LA now for so long he’s considered an LA native. He’s immersed himself in many styles of music over the years, from Hip-Hop to Rare Grooves to Disco to Dance Music to Rock and much more. He’s got an impeccable ear and technical skill that has earned him international acclaim and the respect of many reputable figures in the DJ world. He teaches DJing, has a group called Pools with Thee Mike B, just hit 10k followers on his twitch channel, has a crazy vinyl collection and so much more. On this episode they discuss creating longevity in your Dj career and playing timeless music. They talk about the Twitch DJ program, being versatile in the dj game and tell some hilarious stories. Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/Facebook​​Instagram: https://btsrc.dj/Instagram​​Mixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/Mixcloud​​TikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/Twitter​​YouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube​​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Spider talks to legendary LA DJ Thee Mike B for the second time in our LA Studio. There are no shortage of hilarious stories, amazing quotables and inspirational moments on this episode. He discusses how to prevent requests, how Travis Scott bought a majority of his vinyl collection, the pros and cons of boiler room type DJ booths and more. Mike B has an amazing history that involves NYC and LA, connections with Stretch Armstrong and Shecky Green to DJ AM and Steve Aoki. He was the resident at Banana Split since the start, has amazing side projects of all types of music, plays massive music festivals and now has incredible residencies in LA and beyond.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/Facebook​​Instagram: https://btsrc.dj/Instagram​​Mixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/Mixcloud​​TikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/Twitter​​YouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube​​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Spider sits down with Sarah Harrison aka Lady In The Trap during her recent trip to Los Angeles to discuss DJ culture, music marketing and more. Sarah is a seasoned music and media professional from the UK by way of Malta, who has made some major contributions to hip hop and has been honored with a prestigious "Contribution to Hip-Hop Award" by Nas and Sony Music. She has done some amazing interviews herself with the likes of Pop Smoke, Russ, Pierre Bourne to name a few, has mixes on HOT97, she’s spoken at key events, has her own party, consulted with tech companies and more. In this episode Sarah and Spider touch on many important DJ topics and discuss how to connect with brands, the importance of releasing creative projects while not getting caught up in perfection while also sharing some amazing stories.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/Facebook​​Instagram: https://btsrc.dj/Instagram​​Mixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/Mixcloud​​TikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/Twitter​​YouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube​​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned world touring DJ & producer KidCutUp comes back for a second chat with Spider on "The DJ Spider Podcast." The LA based Milwaukee native discusses how touring can be hard mentally, what it’s like touring the globe opening for P!NK and Cher,  how he puts his sets together for the stadium shows, staying on top of making thousands of edits for Beatsource & DJcity, and how DJs can create something that is unique to them. They also get into topics about making sure you’re the right DJ for specific events, connecting with DJs in other cities, changes in touring for open format DJs, how to properly communicate with an audience as a DJ, and little tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/Facebook​​Instagram: https://btsrc.dj/Instagram​​Mixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/Mixcloud​​TikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/Twitter​​YouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube​​Follow DJ Spider:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djspiderfanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/djspiderTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deejayspiderTwitter: https://twitter.com/deejayspiderFollow KidCupUp:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidcutup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The always funky French DJ and producer Dombresky sits down with DJ Spider to discuss going from local Hip Hop & R&B DJ to world touring House Music producer playing the biggest venues & festivals around the world. They discuss his approach to his DJ sets, give advice to upcoming DJs & producers and speak on how saying no can be a powerful tool to guide your career.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/Facebook​​Instagram: https://btsrc.dj/Instagram​​Mixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/Mixcloud​​TikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/Twitter​​YouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube​​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robb McDaniels, CEO of Beatport returns to the podcast to talk about music technology and the role that Beatport and Beatsource play in music access for DJs.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/Facebook​​Instagram: https://btsrc.dj/Instagram​​Mixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/Mixcloud​​TikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/Twitter​​YouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube​​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary Seattle DJ/producer/entrepreneur Supreme La Rock sits down with DJ Spider on this episode of "The DJ Spider Podcast." The veteran DJ has been involved with many aspects of the industry, including co-founding Conception Records, DJing for the Seahawks NFL team, hosting a show on Seattle's legendary KEXP radio station, running a Hi-Fi vinyl bar, plus more. Supreme shares over three decades of knowledge and insights during the nearly two-hour conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rising DJ/producer Nala sits down with DJ Spider on this episode of "The DJ Spider Podcast." The Los Angeles native, who's worked with Claude VonStroke and DIRTYBIRD, now has her own label, Mi Domina. In recent months, she has gained momentum with her single "Me Me Me," which has received co-signs from some of the biggest names in dance music. Adding to her buzz, Nala was announced as one of the select few Beatport Next 2024 artists, a program that champions exceptional emerging talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary Los Angeles DJ Graham Funke sits down with his old pal DJ Spider on this week's episode of "The DJ Spider Podcast." The veteran party rocker discusses coming up with DJ AM, the current DJ scene, his role at Insomniac, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.