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Thursday, July 23, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – CLUB 1BD: From Living Room DJ Sets to National Tours Feat. Hunny Bee

 
This episode of the ROAD podcast features an in-depth conversation with @DJHunnyBee, @ArtyFurtado, and @itsDavidTheDJ of the @Club1BD crew.
01:30 The convo starts with a look at the origins of their collaborative relationship, the unique soundscapes of their events, and the welcoming atmosphere they foster within the LGBTQ community.
05:37 Then the team shuts down fabrications surrounding “paid actor” allegations, while emphasizing the significance of their partnership with @AllovusLV in Las Vegas.
18:45 The crew highlights the importance of basic hospitality for DJs and why, given the inconsistent treatment of artists at venues, more DJs should take ownership of their own events.
23:01 The conversation turns to event programming and the debate over whether every event requires a dedicated opening DJ or if curated playlists serve the crowd better.
44:01 Hunny Bee breaks down the viral success of her @lilBieber “Yukon” edit.
52:01 The dialogue turns to the cultural landscape, specifically addressing the growing “cancelled artist” list, the controversy surrounding playing artists like Nicki Minaj or R Kelly, and the difficulty of maintaining a musical “safe space”.
1:01:00 Finally, the crew debates the shifting career trajectories between DJing and music production, concluding with a call to action for labels and artists to better recognize the vital role DJs play in breaking new music.
 
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Thursday, July 9, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – CFLO: Serato’s Mad Scientist on Building a DJ Tech Empire

In this episode of @ROADpodcast, the crew sits down with the mastermind behind the revolutionary stem-separation software, Stemverter, and the founder and owner of DJ agency @DowntownTalent: the one and only @CFLOinc!

The episode kicks off with CFLO’s history in the industry and his transition into developing tech solutions for DJs (04:10).

The discussion shifts to the evolution of his agency, @DowntownTalent, and his strategic shift from full-time performing to scaling his business (16:10). CFLO details his technical projects, including his work with Serato stems and the upcoming release of Stemverter 4 (27:01), before the group debates the pressures of social media marketing and the exhaustion of maintaining a DJ brand versus building business infrastructure (46:01).

CFLO provides insight into managing his agency and DJs in the current market followed by a breakdown of the state of the nightlife industry, noting an upswing despite an overall 20% decrease in club spending (56:10).

The episode continues with a comprehensive technical showcase of CFLO Inc’s software suite, specifically the file management utility Dupes (1:16:36), and the Goodbye Tunes app, which streamlines the migration from Apple Music to dedicated DJ libraries (1:27:52).

Finally, the episode concludes with a discussion about ‘Vibe Coding’ and CFLO’s secret Shazam to Serato downloading tool (1:45:20).

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – JOE LOBEL: The UK’s Wordplay King & The Battle of Content vs. Craft

In this episode of @ROADpodcast, the crew sits down with UK-based DJ and wordplay innovator @Joe.Lobel to unpack the complexities of building a career in the modern digital age.The conversation begins at (01:10) with Lobel’s journey from the UK to the US for his Memorial Day run, his perspective on the UK nightlife scene, and the process of securing a US work visa.

The discussion shifts to how a “Hip Hop DJ” is defined in the UK before moving to the disconnect between viral social media success and actual ticket sales (09:10). Joe details his technical approach to video production, leading to a broader debate on whether modern DJs are prioritizing content creation over their core musical craft, a theme further explored regarding the rise of DJs with limited skills (21:30).

The dialogue turns to the reality of creator burnout and the compulsion to film every moment, and the group reflects on the “perpetual machine” of social media and whether one can truly step away from it (33:00). Joe discusses his scheduling tactics and the risk of pigeonholing himself, followed by a conversation about his reputation for wordplay transitions and the challenge of moving beyond that specific niche (39:55). The episode continues with thoughts on managing copycats in the industry and a discussion on rebrand strategies and equipment (57:01).

Finally, the episode concludes with a look at how tech companies are influencing the DJ party landscape with events like @playgrndseries (1:08:01).

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Monday, June 8, 2026

Headlining DJ Challenge: Win an $8000 10-City U.S. Tour

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Entries will be judged by James Hype, Tay James, and DJ Spider. Create your routine, post it on Instagram or TikTok, and submit your entry before June 26, 2026.

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Monday, June 1, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – MANNY MARROQUIN: Famed Mixing Engineer Who Mixed Classics for Kanye, Mayer & Alicia

The Road Podcast crew have a sit down with multi-Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer @MannyMarroquin whose career spans over two decades, defining the sonic landscape for artists like @KanyeWest, @AliciaKeys, and @JohnMayer.

Manny joined the @ROADpodcast to break down the delicate balance between technical precision and emotional resonance in modern mixing. Starting with the core distinctions between engineers and producers, Manny explains his “emotion over technicality” philosophy (04:05) and the “Batman and Robin” approach to song structure (09:00). He provides an inside look at legendary sessions, discussing the ego free mindset required for 808s & Heartbreak (11:15), the “a-ha” moment of “Love Lockdown” (18:32), and the grueling 20-mix saga behind “Stronger.”

The conversation shifts to the synesthesia of sound, where Manny compares audio engineering to the brushstrokes of Renoir and Picasso (23:30), and explains his process of turning his chair away from the monitors to find objectivity. After diving into the mechanics of club records like “Let Me Love You” (35:50) and the future of music trends in 2026, he discusses the “less is more” choice for @JohnMayer’s “Gravity” (55:55).

The episode concludes with his venture into the culinary world with @Verse.LA (1:13:01) and a reflective look at his journey from Guatemala (1:26:01).

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – “DJs! It’s Time to Unify” presented by SETSPACE.APP feat. DJ Whiteshadow

During Miami Music Week, DJ Crooked from Road Podcast got a chance to sit down with Chicago’s own DJ Whiteshadow to talk about a new platform he’s launching called SETSPACE.APP.

Over the years, Whiteshadow and DJ Crooked from the Road Podcast have had multiple conversations about DJs receiving better healthcare, retirement plans, legal protections, and greater collective power. But it always comes back to one thing… DJs are finding a way to unify. SETSPACE.APP might be one of the first real attempts at that. On the surface, it’s a multi-purpose DJ platform that helps DJs showcase gigs, manage guest lists, sell tickets, share music, accept requests/tips, coordinate bookings, and more. But beyond the tools, the bigger idea is creating a centralized space where DJs can actually organize, connect, and build leverage together. We are putting our trust in Whiteshadow and SETSPACE.APP is a meaningful first step toward DJs gaining more unified power across multiple industries.

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