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On this episode of The Platform Podcast, I sit down with Nashville DJ/producer Boom for a deep, unfiltered breakdown of the modern DJ landscape — from taking risks behind the decks to shaping your identity as both an artist and curator.

Boom opens up about moving to Nashville and throwing himself straight into the fire, testing whether he could survive and thrive in a highly competitive, musically-driven city. We get into a topic every DJ knows all too well: DJs relying too heavily on charts and curated playlists — and how that’s causing so many clubs to sound exactly the same. Boom breaks down why charts should be used as a tool, not a shortcut, and why digging for your own taste is what truly separates great DJs.

We talk about the importance of taking chances during sets, playing unexpected tracks, and why if someone Shazams your song… that’s the ultimate sign of respect. Boom also dives into his role with Crate Hackers, how he curates international crates, and why Latin/Afro/Dancehall curation requires way more cultural depth than most DJs realize.

From there, we go deep into Boom’s newest creative chapter — adding live drum pads into his sets and how that instantly elevates crowd engagement in a social-media-first nightlife world. He breaks down his focus on creating original music, his shift into Latin/Afro-influenced production, and how he’s working to shape his sound heading into 2026.

Then we zoom out into the big-picture conversation around genre and culture:

⚡ Why house music is thriving (DJs test IDs every single weekend)

🎤 Why hip-hop lacks collaboration right now, drops slowly, and rarely gives DJs unreleased tracks

💰 How holding music for streaming affects the entire industry

🎶 Why major artists are missing massive cultural moments by avoiding early testing of new songs

We close the episode discussing community-building, getting booked in new markets like Miami + LA, avoiding the “begging for gigs” trap, and playing the long game with your career.

🎧 This episode is packed with real stories, industry knowledge, creative insight, and sharp takes every DJ, producer, or nightlife fan will relate to.

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On Episode 63 of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with one of my close friends, Ryan Cota. Ryan has worked his way up the nightlife industry ladder — starting in the kitchen at a local bar and rising to become the COO of Stanton & Bowery Hospitality, where he now oversees nine venues across the U.S., including Barstool locations in Nashville, Scottsdale, and Philadelphia.

During this episode, we dive into what really happens behind the scenes — from building the right team at a venue and maintaining leadership boundaries while still being able to build genuine relationships, to staying ahead of the competition and, of course, keeping owners, staff, and guests happy.

Enjoy the episode! Drop a comment below with any questions for Ryan or suggestions for future guests.

Be sure to follow Ryan:

Ryan Cota: https://www.instagram.com/cotabagel

Check out who Ryan “Put On A Platform” during the episode.

As always, thank you for your continued support. Watch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast here on YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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For the best moments from the show, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix.

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On episode sixty-two of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with a Nashville resident and DJ, MOJO. Over the past year he's had some big life changes and amazing opportunities when it comes to DJing and even starting a new career.

Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for MOJO or suggestions for future guests.

Don’t forget to follow MOJO below!

MOJO: https://www.instagram.com/themojodah/

Check out who MOJO "Put On A Platform."

D-Wake: https://www.instagram.com/d.wakedidit/

As always, thank you for your support. Catch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast on YouTube, or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Don't forget to subscribe to The Platform Mix for weekly hour-long DJ mixes, available every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, or SoundCloud.

For the best moments from the show, find us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix.

Be sure to follow me, @TheDJDex, across all social platforms.

For access to exclusive downloads of my top tracks of the week, subscribe to my Patreon.

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On episode sixty-one of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with Ekow from Dallas, Texas! He's someone I've grown close to over the years and have worked with multiple times. While he was out in Nashville to play Barstool, we got to sit down and talk about everything he has going on!

Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for Ekow or suggestions for future guests.

Don’t forget to follow Ekow below!

Ekow: https://www.instagram.com/_djekow/

Check out who Ekow "Put On A Platform."

Blackbear: https://www.instagram.com/13lackbeard/

As always, thank you for your support. Catch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast on YouTube, or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Don't forget to subscribe to The Platform Mix for weekly hour-long DJ mixes, available every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, or SoundCloud.

For the best moments from the show, find us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix. https://linktr.ee/theplatformmix

Be sure to follow me, @DJDexMKE, across all social platforms. https://linktr.ee/djdexmke

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On episode sixty of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with Soppa! He's one of my best friends from Milwaukee who recently packed up everything in his life and made the move to Nashville. We get into how he made some massive changes in his life, almost stepped away from DJing altogether, the mental side of the night life industry and of course a bunch of music!

Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for Soppa or suggestions for future guests. Don’t forget to follow Soppa below!

Follow Soppa: https://www.instagram.com/dj_soppa/

Check out who Soppa "Put On A Platform."

The Disco_Nect: https://www.instagram.com/thedisco_nect/

BRDWY: https://www.instagram.com/brdwymusic/

As always, thank you for your support. Catch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast on YouTube, or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe to The Platform Mix for weekly hour-long DJ mixes, available every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, or SoundCloud. For the best moments from the show, find us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix. https://linktr.ee/theplatformmix

Be sure to follow me, @DJDexMKE, across all social platforms. https://linktr.ee/djdexmke

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On episode fifty-nine of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with Zewmob! He's a Nashville resident who's been killing it producing original tracks, remixes and more!

From playing with artists like Dr. Fresch to headlining festivals he's helped put together, Zewmob has been trending upwards for years. With his growing presence on social media and awareness to changes in the game, he plans to continue growing and attracting new fans.

Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for Zewmob or suggestions for future guests. Don’t forget to follow Zewmob below!

Follow Zewmob: https://www.instagram.com/itszewmob/

Follow Ryan Lee: https://www.instagram.com/djryanlee/

Check out who Zewmob "Put On A Platform."

Big Trip: https://www.instagram.com/iambigtrip/

As always, thank you for your support. Catch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast on YouTube, or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe to The Platform Mix for weekly hour-long DJ mixes, available every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, or SoundCloud. For the best moments from the show, find us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix. https://linktr.ee/theplatformmix

Be sure to follow me, @DJDexMKE, across all social platforms. https://linktr.ee/djdexmke

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On episode fifty-nine of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with Jaydedd. He's a producer and DJ who resides in Nashville and recently released a new single called "Dreams" in March and a three track EP in November titled "SO LOW."

We cover everything from production tips and how got to be where he is now. The importance of production in the world of DJing and how he balances the different rooms he's currently a resident at.

Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for Gonzo or suggestions for future guests. Don’t forget to follow Jaydedd below!

Follow Jaydedd: https://www.instagram.com/jaydedd.mp3/

Steam Jaydedd: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jaydedd/1252546820

Check out who Jaydedd "Put On A Platform."

Hadley Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/hadley_kelsey/

Logan Garrett: https://www.instagram.com/logan_garrett/

As always, thank you for your support. Catch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast on YouTube, or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe to The Platform Mix for weekly hour-long DJ mixes, available every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, or SoundCloud. For the best moments from the show, find us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix. https://linktr.ee/theplatformmix

Be sure to follow me, @DJDexMKE, across all social platforms. https://linktr.ee/djdexmke

For access to exclusive downloads of my top tracks of the week, subscribe to my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke

On episode fifty-eight of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the co-founder of EMRGENT Media Group, a videographer and creative, Gonzalo Londono. Gonzo has been in and out of Nashville for the past four months shooting for Barstool and cooking up some of the best recap videos you’ll see on social media. Over that time we’ve gotten to know each other pretty well so I had him come over and take a seat on the couch to talk about his life, his company and everything he’s experienced in his short time since bursting onto the creative side of the nightlife scene.

Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for Gonzo or suggestions for future guests. Don’t forget to follow Gonzo below!

Follow Gonzo: https://www.instagram.com/gonzolondono/

EMRGENT Media Group: https://www.instagram.com/emrgentmediagroup/

Check out who Gonzo "Put On A Platform."

Nick Wucher: https://www.instagram.com/yifnowuch/

YIFNO: https://yifno.com

As always, thank you for your support. Catch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast on YouTube, or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe to The Platform Mix for weekly hour-long DJ mixes, available every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, or SoundCloud. For the best moments from the show, find us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix. https://linktr.ee/theplatformmix

Be sure to follow me, @DJDexMKE, across all social platforms. https://linktr.ee/djdexmke

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On episode fifty-seven of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with a very well known DJ and producer, a Red Bull 3Style US Champion and exclusive editor/remixer for DJ City, Trayze.

Trayze is a veteran DJ who's played all over the world and now travels frequently playing major venues and events across the US.

From sneaking in friends when he was younger having them help load in vinyl records and turntables to now being one of the most well known editors in the DJ game, Trayze continues to make a name for himself as a DJ and a producer.

Enjoy the episode as he talks about his experiences and his plans for future EPs and records with his collaboration, FaceTyme.

Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for Trayze or suggestions for future guests. Don’t forget to follow Trayze below!

Follow Trayze: https://www.instagram.com/trayze/

Trayze Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/trayze/posts

FaceTyme: https://soundcloud.com/facetymemusic

As always, thank you for your support. Catch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast on YouTube, or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe to The Platform Mix for weekly hour-long DJ mixes, available every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, or SoundCloud. For the best moments from the show, find us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix. https://linktr.ee/theplatformmix

Be sure to follow me, @DJDexMKE, across all social platforms. https://linktr.ee/djdexmke

For access to exclusive downloads of my top tracks of the week, subscribe to my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke

On episode fifty-six of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with the DJ and producer known as Petie!

The New York based DJ started his career and made a name for himself quickly when he went a new direction and rebranded as MIME. He burst onto the scene playing festivals in Asia and playing some of the most reputable venues in the U.S. like The Brooklyn Mirage.

After some time he thought it was time to re-brand when he rekindled his passion for open format rooms. Now known as Petie, he travels constantly playing shows here in Nashville, Texas, Miami, New York and more.

Aside from DJing he also has his own graphic design business called “Content Curry.” As a creative he talks about the similarities between music and graphic design and how doing both actually helped him.

To wrap things up, Petie shares who he’d like to "Put On A Platform."

Enjoy the episode! Leave your comments with any questions for Petie or suggestions for future guests. Don’t forget to follow Petie below!

Follow Petie: https://www.instagram.com/petie/

Follow PALAZZO: https://www.instagram.com/impalazzo/

Follow Content Curry: https://www.instagram.com/contentcurry/

Follow MIME: https://www.instagram.com/imthemime/

Check out who Petie "Put on a Platform" this week!

Krispy Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/krispypizza/

Nicky Rizz: https://www.instagram.com/djnickyrizz/

As always, thank you for your support. Catch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast on YouTube, or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe to The Platform Mix for weekly hour-long DJ mixes, available every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, or SoundCloud. For the best moments from the show, find us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix. https://linktr.ee/theplatformmix

Be sure to follow me, @DJDexMKE, across all social platforms. https://linktr.ee/djdexmke

For access to exclusive downloads of my top tracks of the week, subscribe to my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke