The DJ Spider Podcast

DJ Spider reconnects with veteran Los Angeles DJ Fashen on "The 20 Podcast." The Phoenix native, who first appeared on the podcast in 2020, discusses quitting drinking and how it’s improved his DJing, the impact of AI on music and DJing, plus more.

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DJ Spider sits down with legendary hip-hop DJ Franzen on "The 20 Podcast." The San Francisco native discusses helping break iconic rappers like The Notorious B.I.G and JAY-Z, how he became one of Twitch's most streamed DJs, the key to connecting with the crowd, plus more.

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DJ Khalil, a GRAMMY-winning staff producer at Dr. Dre‘s Aftermath Entertainment, sits down with DJ Spider on Beatsource‘s "The 20 Podcast." The Seattle-born, LA-raised producer started crafting beats for independent hip-hop artists in the ’90s, including his duo Self Scientific. In the mid-2000s, Khalil’s distinctive, hard-hitting sound caught the attention of Dre, who recruited him to Aftermath. Khalil has since produced for some of music’s most prominent artists, including JAY-Z, Drake, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kanye, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Aloe Blacc, and Jon Batiste. In the interview, Khalil discusses the power of Serato Studio, which he used in his recent "Rhythm Roulette" episode, what it’s like working with Dr. Dre, how DJing influences his production, plus more.

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DJ Semtex, the world-renowned hip-hop DJ and radio host, sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Manchester, UK native has hosted shows on the nation's most influential radio stations, including 15 years at BBC 1Xtra and now Capital Xtra. Semtex has also shared the stage with from everyone from Wu-Tang Clan and Nas to Migos and Travis Scott. In the interview, Semtex discusses the responsibility of DJs, challenging yourself to evolve, his book "Hip-Hop Raised Me," and more.

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DJ Spider connects with DJ Saige on "The 20 Podcast." The New Yorker has gained popularity recently after dropping her remix of Coi Leray‘s hit single “Players,” which is currently No. 2 on Beatsource. In the interview, Saige discusses her background and how her remix and remixes by DJs like Esentrik highlight the influence of DJs in the music industry.

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DJ Spider connects with DJ/producer Ben Ruttner aka B-Roc on "The 20 Podcast." Best known for being one half of the duo The Knocks, Ben also records solo under the namer Holiday87. In the interview, Ben reflects on his versatile career, from competing in DMC battles and making underground hip-hop to rocking festivals and producing GRAMMY-nominated records.

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DJ Spider sits down with in-demand party rocker DJ M.O.S. on "The 20 Podcast." Now based in Los Angeles, the New York native has built a reputation for DJing at some of the most exclusive parties in the US and beyond, including events like the Oscars and Sundance Film Festival and clubs such as 1OAK and LIV. In the interview, M.O.S. shares valuable insights into the business of DJing. He also discusses ChatGPT and what it means for DJs.

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Veteran UK DJ/producer Fricktion sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The London native has rocked parties across the globe for over two decades, from Los Angeles and New York to Ibiza and Dubai. During that time, Fricktion has established himself as one of London’s most acclaimed and sought-after club DJs. He’s also an award-winning mixtape DJ, having released projects with icons like Kendrick Lamar and Wu-Tang Clan. In his interview, Fricktion discusses the importance of networking and building relationships, collaborating with legendary artists, plus more.

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Veteran Los Angeles radio and TV host Yesi Ortiz sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Mexican-American personality is best known for serving as a host at LA's iconic Power 106 for over a decade. Yesi is now an artist manager and represents rising singer-songwriter Calista Del Toro. Yesi is also the co-founder of the LIMA Coalition, which works to equalize Latino/a talent and recognition in the arts and media industries. In the interview, Yesi reflects on her extensive media career, the importance of traveling and mental health, plus more.

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When it comes to dance music, deadmau5 and Kaskade are among the most influential artists in the genre’s history. Despite being in the scene for over two decades, the two artists are as relevant as ever and launched a new group earlier this year, Kx5. On this episode of "The 20 Podcast," DJ Spider connects with mau5 and Kaskade for a rare joint interview, which also features Beatport and Beatsource co-founder Jonas Tempel. The three guests share stories and discuss a range of DJ and production topics, including the best way to learn how to produce, the definition of a bad DJ set, and the industry-wide impact of Kaskade’s first Las Vegas residency.

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