This podcast is not about headlines, strategy, or winning arguments.
It’s about people.

We’re talking about the experience of serving in uniform in Jerusalem during the October events tied to Gaza — what it was like on the ground, what it demanded, and what it took away.

War doesn’t just happen in moments of violence. It lives on in memory, in silence, in the spaces between right and wrong where decisions are made too fast and carried for too long.

Here, we talk about the good and the bad — the bonds formed under pressure, and the toll it takes on the mind, the morals, and the sense of self. We talk about fear, responsibility, doubt, and the weight that follows people long after the shift ends.

This is not a story meant to persuade.
It’s meant to bear witness.

These are lived experiences — shared with honesty, respect, and care — because understanding the human cost matters.

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Today’s episode is LIVE with DJ Dex, the open-format party rocker now shaping the Nashville nightlife scene! Originally from Milwaukee, Dex has made waves as a resident DJ at Barstool Nashville, Director of Entertainment at Stanton & Bowery, and the creator/host of The Platform — a weekly mix & podcast series featuring global guests and genre-blending sets.  

🎧 In this episode, we cover:
• Dex’s journey from Milwaukee to Music City 🇺🇸 — how he navigated city shifts and built his craft in nightlife & entertainment.  
• What it really takes to run weekly shows, DJ sets, and produce community-driven events.
• The creative process behind The Platform and how Dex bridges DJ culture, tech, & community.  
• Tips for aspiring DJs and creators hustling to make their mark in a competitive industry.

💥 Whether you’re into EDM, hip-hop, open format, nightlife strategy, or music entrepreneurship, Dex’s story is packed with insight, hustle, and inspiration.

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🚨KNOW GOOD SURVIVED A BLIZZARD, A WEDDING, AND DROPPED A TOUR🚨

This episode of the Party With Strategy Podcast is PURE MAYHEM.

We’re joined by Know Good — Houston-based producers, artists, DJs, and all-around vibe curators — who did the unthinkable:
they came to CHICAGO on the COLDEST DAY OF WINTER 🥶❄️ to celebrate Zack’s wedding with a star-studded crew of close friends, creatives, and absolute animals.

That’s real friendship. That’s insanity. That’s KNOW GOOD.

❄️ Sub-zero temps
🍾 Wedding weekend turn-ups
🎧 Podcast mics on
🧠 No thoughts, just vibes

AND THEN — as if that wasn’t enough — they casually drop HUGE CAREER NEWS mid-conversation like it’s nothing:

🚨🚐 FIRST EVER HEADLINING U.S. TOUR ANNOUNCED 🚐🚨
🎟️ THE ALL IN TOUR 🎟️
Going coast-to-coast with Terminal 6 🇺🇸🔥

NO WARM-UP.
NO HALF STEPS.
JUST ALL IN.

🎧 In this absolutely unhinged episode:
• Houston vs Chicago (weather trauma edition)
• Wedding weekend chaos & legendary friend stories
• What it really takes to go ALL IN on a career
• Touring life, studio madness & future plans
• Laughing, yelling, and probably oversharing

This episode is funny, heartfelt, loud, borderline reckless, and exactly what happens when real friends, real music, and real moments collide.

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Today on the pod, we’re hyped to welcome back DJ Heavy — and not just once this month, but TWICE. That’s right.

Widely known as one of Chicago’s most in-demand DJs and music producers, Heavy isn’t just spinning records alongside Strategy anymore — he’s stepping into the studio with one mission: talk Strategy out of making the biggest mistake of his career… potentially ruining his wedding 💍😬

What follows is an absolutely unhinged episode packed with:

📍 Wild takes
📍 Unfiltered opinions
📍 Questionable advice

And a few suggestions that were definitely not approved for public viewing 👀
With double the chaos and zero regard for consequences, this episode proves why the internet can’t get enough of The Strategy & Heavy Show — the pod duo that somehow keeps coming back for more damage.

⚠️ Buckle up. Press play. And prepare yourself for one wild ride.

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We’re thrilled to welcome Hastom to the show — a talented Chicago-based music producer and DJ known for his infectious house and Latin house beats that keep dance floors moving. 🎶🏙️  

Based in Chicago, Hastom has been carving out his sound in the electronic and house music scene, blending deep grooves with vibrant rhythms that speak to both classic house fans and new listeners alike. From Saturday morning vibes to late-night sets, his music bridges energy and emotion with a signature Chicago flair. 🎛️💥  

✨ On today’s episode, we dive into:

• His journey as a producer and artist in the Chicago music scene
• Influences behind his signature house and Latin house sound
• Behind-the-scenes stories from the studio and DJ booth
• What’s next for his music in 2026 and beyond

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Get ready for one wild ride as we welcome Chicago native Orville Kline to the show — a seasoned DJ/producer, certified Ableton Live trainer, and founding member of the legendary party-turned-production crew Porn and Chicken. 

Why you don’t want to miss this:

Orville’s journey bridges raw Chicago house-techno roots + modern electronic sound design + global festival energy — a blueprint for hustling hard, staying real, and pushing creative boundaries. If you’re into music, mixing, nightlife, or building a brand like we are — this one’s for you.

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NYC-born house & jackin’ house maestro Pinto — a name that’s been lighting up dancefloors worldwide with his signature grooves. From early breakthroughs on legendary labels like Nervous Records, Pets Recordings, Glasgow Underground and Moxy Muzik, to launching his own imprint Jack City Records in 2025 — Pinto’s rise has been raw, relentless, and real.  

With support from heavy-hit sets and playlists by icons like Carl Cox, Seth Troxler, Mark Knight and more — plus a #2 peak on Beatport’s Jackin’ Top 100 with his recent single “Dangerous” — Pinto’s sound is resonating globally.  

Tune in to hear Pinto share the story behind his journey — from NYC underground DJ booths to international club stages, building a label, and crafting a sound that fuses old-school house energy with modern club intensity 🔥

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When these two link up… sparks fly.
At this point, he’s less of a “guest” and more of a full-blown resident — DJ Heavy is back on The Party With Strategy Podcast for another legendary installment of the Monthly Black Update.

This episode is PACKED.
Heavy taps in to update us on everything happening within the Disco_nect movement, what he and Zack have cooking with White Shadow, and how they’re planning to expand their vision to the masses.

From shop talk to controversial topics affecting today’s DJ community… from behind-the-scenes stories to the future evolution of nightlife… this one goes deep. The dynamic duo does not hold back.

If you’re in the culture, in the clubs, or anywhere near the Chicago nightlife ecosystem — you NEED this episode.

🎧 Tune in, lock in, and enjoy another jam-packed sit-down with DJ Heavy on The Party With Strategy Podcast.

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