Episodes

In this episode, I talk through a personal situation. I consider it my first real dad moment. At the end of the episode, I give 2 ideas for DJ Dads out here. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review …

In this episode, I break down how I have my Serato crates organized. Everyone does it differently but this is what works for me. This is definitely a "must listen" for the working mobile DJ., especially one who does a ton of different event types. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at …

In this episode, I give you a product review of something I've been using for the last few months: Automate Your DJEP. If you are a user of DJ Event Planner, a CRM for DJs, this is a must have! I'm always hesitant to add more services or systems to the back-end of my business (what's the old saying…

The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lo…

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 October 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some…

The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lo…

The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lo…

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 September 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for so…

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 August 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some …

This month for our travel tips episode, I interview Rob Ferre from Life Of The Party out of Salt Lake City, Utah. He gives us his top 3 essentials to bring on travel events during COVID. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your though…

The “Second Act” series is based on the fact that, in my mind, everything we did “pre-covid” was the First Act. The Second Act is what we’re in right now as states start to re-open and we get back to events. What I’ve come to realize as we’ve been going through this pandemic is that there are a lo…

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 July 2020. However, we don't just talk tracks...we talk more about the discovery process and how/where to use them. Looking for some of…

It's always bewildered me why collaboration is frowned upon...especially in the entertainment space. In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Steele and Lauren Brettell, co-owners of Lucy Black Entertainment out of Washington DC. They've really pushed the bar in the luxury market with this collaborat…

I had my first exposure to being the target of some "cancel culture'esque" behavior this past week. In this episode, Digital Dave and I talk through not only how cancel culture has infiltrated the DJ and event industry but how we should handle it. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @the…

I jump back into the physical events pool this weekend - over 4.5 months since my last physical event. A lot of has changed; especially as it pertains to event prep. It has added more cost and time to ensure I am protected both physically and financially. In this episode, I talk through some of th…

In the last few weeks, I've had a major life shift with a new baby (first time parent here). I give a little update to that in this episode. Then I turn to what the entire world is grappling with - COVID. However, I want to address 2 things that don't seem to be getting a lot (if any) talk - tha…

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 June 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 wa…

A lot of folks see those who have success and they think it's all gravy for them. However, successful people are human too. They deal with their share of adversity and setbacks (sometimes more than most). In this episode, I interview a good friend and colleague, Jason Jani. We talk through a litt…

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 final episode of our 3 part food series, we cover dinner spots. Take note of these places when you travel and tell them we sent you! Have a topic you want…

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 lunch 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 @thetra…

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…