How To DJ

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From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45. There are anecdotes aplenty, essential do's & don'ts, as well as gear recommendations, PLUS there's always an apocalyptic set closer too!

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141 episodes
Updated July 24

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Nov 11, 2022 · 38 min
Jack Saunders
In this episode Chris Hawkins chats with Radio 1’s Jack Saunders; a truly driven and passionate person who has completely immersed himself in his role as the presenter of Radio 1's Indie Show and the Official Chart Show.
Nov 4, 2022 · 40 min
Steve Davis
Steve’s always been a massive music head but it wasn’t til his fame was at its peak that he was able to use his clout to promote one of his favourite Prog Rock bands, Magma
Oct 28, 2022 · 48 min
Bob Harris
In this first episode of a brand new series, Chris Hawkins catches up with Bob Harris, one of the most respected and enduring DJs and broadcasters in the industry.
Oct 26, 2022 · 4 min
Series 5 coming soon!
Chris is back with more chats with stars from the world of music for another series of How To DJ - here's a quick taste of what to expect!
Sep 9, 2022 · 34 min
Dave Pearce
In this final episode of this series, Chris Hawkins catches up with legendary radio and club DJ Dave Pearce.
Sep 4, 2022 · 43 min
DJ Paulette
In this episode, Chris Hawkins gets some deep insight into the life & work of DJ Paulette.
Aug 26, 2022 · 36 min
Dave Berry
In this episode, Chris Hawkins chats with TV Presenter turned Radio Academy award winning DJ Dave Berry. From his formative years as a kid who loved his ‘high jinx’ and fashion, Dave’s energy is infectious and clearly drives his work as current host of the Absolute Radio Breakfast show. Just don’t get too close or he might claw your back to bits!
Aug 19, 2022 · 35 min
Scroobius Pip
In this episode, Chris Hawkins chats with the wildly talented Scroobius Pip. A poet, musician, actor, podcaster, and obviously DJ who’s ‘can do’ attitude to everything he’s set his mind to has birthed so many creative and exciting projects!
Aug 12, 2022 · 38 min
Lauren Layfield
In this episode, Chris Hawkins chats with Capital Radio’s Lauren Layfield about her career that began on hospital radio before she landed her job as Hacker The Dog’s co-host on CBBC where she certainly was no ‘normal’ presenter!
Aug 5, 2022 · 43 min
Mark Rae
Mark’s insight into his much honed craft is refreshingly honest and funny even including a shark fishing anecdote which once made him the talk of Tinsel Town!
Jul 29, 2022 · 48 min
Mark Radcliffe
From his early days as producer at Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, through the highs and lows and then highs again at BBC Radio 1 to his time now at 6 Music and Radio 2; Mark’s story is a fascinating deep dive into the mind of a music obsessive
Jul 22, 2022 · 39 min
Fatboy Slim
In this episode, one of the original Superstar DJs, Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim details his amazing journey from wanting to be a pop star at the age of eight, to being an actual pop star, before becoming one of the most successful club DJs on the planet.
Jul 18, 2022 · 4 min
Season 4 is coming!
Chris is back and in Series 4 he lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.
Apr 8, 2022 · 39 min
Greg James
In this final episode of Series 3, Chris Hawkins catches up with Greg James who he first met when he gave a talk about radio at Greg’s school.
Apr 1, 2022 · 35 min
Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy
Chris catches up with American Anglophile DJ & Producer Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy who’s fascinating story starts with her falling in love with radio at an early age to playing the coolest of clubs in New York
Mar 25, 2022 · 30 min
Mark Archer, Altern8
In this episode, Chris Hawkins chats with producer, musician and DJ Mark Archer from rave pioneers Altern8.
Mar 18, 2022 · 31 min
JFB
n this episode, Chris Hawkins taps into the mindset of current World DMC Champ JFB for a fascinating exploration of musical & technical obsession that covers his early days as a bedroom DJ to Pirate Radio resident to playing some of the most revered festivals across the globe.
Mar 11, 2022 · 32 min
Emma B
In this episode, national radio presenter Emma B chats with Chris Hawkins as she charts her passage from helping Timmy Mallett out with a radio drama aged 8, to taking her first paid job right at the top on Radio 1
Mar 4, 2022 · 34 min
Clint Boon - LIVE from 'Vinyl Adventures’ at Freight Island in Manchester
Clint Boon tells Chris Hawkins how a young lad who thought coming from Oldham meant he’d never amount to much turned his fortunes up to eleven on his keyboard amp!
Feb 25, 2022 · 38 min
Chris Liebing
n this episode, award winning Techno DJ & Producer Chris Liebing tells Chris Hawkins about his journey from student discos where he was pulling beers whilst spinning tunes, to becoming a revered specialist of the genre.