Episodes

As self-proclaimed "foodies" as well as travel DJs, Digital Dave and myself share some of our favorite eateries from around the country. In this episode, we cover breakfast spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at…

This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in May 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Have a topic you wan…

In this episode, I interview a long-time friend and colleague Tony So. We both are in the "destination" event business - him being a DJ located in a destination hot spot, Hawaii, and me, as a DJ, traveling to destinations. We talk through how we're walking through this pandemic both vocationally …

This is part 2 of an interview with my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We continue our discussion on a couple areas of the private event space. In this episode, we tackle wedding dinner music and corporate cocktail hour music. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but al…

In this episode, I interview my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We discuss a couple areas of the private event space (wedding cocktail hour and doors open music) that don't get a ton of attention musically from the DJ community. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but a…

This is a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what I'm feeling in April 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Have a topic you w…

In this episode, I give an in depth review of HeavyHits Music Pool. It's become one of my go to pools for exclusive edits. If you're interested in joining the HH fam, go to heavyhits.com and enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for just $5. Try it now. Have a topic you want cov…

We are entering a new reality soon and events will never go back to the way they were. What that looks like POST-COVID is unknown. No one is an expert here. This has never happened before in our lifetime. We'll all have to adapt and pivot when that time comes. In this episode, Shawn Frady and …

In this episode, we discuss from a 35,000 foot view what the landscape will look like in the COVID aftermath. It's my belief that your story and ability to pivot will be crucial to not just success but survival! Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast h…

In this episode, I interview a good friend and colleague in the event space, Gurminder Banga. Generally speaking, most creative entrepreneurs focus on two things - general business and their skill-set. However, for those that seem to be the change makers, there's much more depth that we should …

In this episode, we cover how to stay rested and energized when you travel. This can be really hard for people to do. With our monthly travel tips series, you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, a local New Yorker for the past 9 years who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a trav…

This will be a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what we're feeling in March 2020. However, with this one, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about my discovery process and where to use them. E…

In this episode, I interview Chicago's DJ Megan Taylor from Fig Media. She's one of the most in-demand corporate event DJs in the US. Beyond her DJ skills, she is a sales assassin. She spills the tea on some selling tips, talks about the corporate event hustle, and we go through a few tracks togeth…

This is a crazy thing we're going through right now. Luckily, I've been in a somewhat similar situation not just once but TWICE!!! It's no fun but in this episode, I share with you some things I learned through them that have made going through the Coronavirus a little easier to handle. Have a to…

In this episode, we cover all things "NYC Airports and Airlines" to help you navigate and travel here like a pro. With our travel tips series, you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, a local New Yorker for the past 9 years who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a traveling DJ out…

This will be a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what we're feeling in February 2020. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend

Are you in a situation where people see you as the face of your DJ company and your team as bunch of B-Listers? In this episode, I cover how to elevate the value of your DJ "team" in the eyes of clients and referral sources. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on the Apple Podcast App. Want a top…

In this episode, I talk about one of my weekly processes that I think has helped me a ton and set me apart from the DJ pack - "Thank You Notes Thursday". I'd love to see our entire DJ industry embrace this. So you have my permission to steal, modify, etc. I also talk about impending DJ Dad life a…

In this episode, I interview Melissa Fancy with Melissa Fancy Events. She's a destination event planner who services the luxury market. DJs ask me all the time how to land and price themselves within that upper tier market. Why not ask a planner directly? You'll hear what you need to do to land …

In this episode, I get a little more personal. I share 3 things I feel I learned through the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 other individuals. Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend

In this episode you get 2 perspectives - one from Brian B, who's been a nomad since childhood, and Shawn Frady, a traveling DJ, who just recently started "travel DJ'ing" with virtual no prior travel experience. We share our essential travel tips that will help anyone who is embarking on the travel…

This will be a once a month re-occurring series where Joe Bunn and myself talk through songs we're using at events. In this episode, we talk through what we're feeling in January 2020. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend

In this first episode of 2020, I talk through some structural changes to my podcast for this year, 3 tips to hitting your goals and the 3 biggest things that transformed my business. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on Instagram at @thetraveldjblend

In this episode, I talk about the importance of reviewing your year and how to do so as it pertains to your business. Enjoying this podcast? Leave a review on iTunes. Want a topic covered? DM me on IG at @thetraveldjblend