Episodes
Oct. 29, 2025
Crowd Control: Lessons From a Thursday Wedding
Send us a message A purple suit, a mansion party, and one question every DJ faces: how much does the room layout actually matter? Brian B and Joe Bunn open this week’s episode with full Halloween energy — yes, a Heath Ledger Joker outfit — to explore smart seasonal programming that stays fun withou…
Oct. 22, 2025
DJ Economics 101: Rent Hikes, Heat, and Hit Songs
Send us a message An email can change your month...and your mindset. Joe's arrived with a “pursuant to your lease” assessment that nearly doubled the rent on a 600-square-foot office in a 100-year-old building. We unpack what that clause really means, how to demand transparent line-item accounting,…
Oct. 15, 2025
Travel DJ Chaos, Smart Buys, and the COGS Formula Every Pro Needs
Send us a message Weddings in triple-digit heat, iPads overheating, and handheld fans aimed straight at the DJ’s face: sometimes the smallest tools make the biggest difference. In this episode, Brian B and Joe Bunn share real stories from the road, starting with outdoor summer weddings where even y…
Oct. 8, 2025
DJ Gear Fails at 11,000 Feet: What Every Working DJ Should Know
Send us a message A perfect set can’t save a broken signal path.. and that’s exactly where our night in Peru began. After a marathon climb to Cusco and a day at Machu Picchu, the after-party kicked off with the wrong rig, a cryptic “In Use” input, and five minutes on the clock. We walk through the …
Oct. 1, 2025
The Five-Hour Dance Set Problem (and How to Fix It)
Send us a message What’s the hardest event you’ve ever played? And how did your body feel the next day? In this episode, we unpack the reality of five-hour dance sets: why they happen, how to design them smarter, and the recovery hacks that keep you in the game. Along the way we cover everything fr…
Sept. 24, 2025
Wedding DJ Tips and Stories: Branding, Gear, and the Impact of Iconic Songs
Send us a message What’s the secret sauce that keeps your wedding DJ sets unforgettable and your podcast thriving? Join hosts Joe Bunn and Brian B as they dive deep into the vibrant world of DJs in this engaging episode of Beyond the DJ Booth. From the nuances of maintaining momentum in podcasting …
Sept. 17, 2025
Wedding DJ Style Tips, K-Pop Influence, and Our Season Four Celebration Recap
Send us a message What do K-pop, wedding DJs, and stylish suits have in common? They're all part of the vibrant tapestry that makes up the DJ life, and in this season finale of Beyond the DJ Booth, hosts Joe Bunn and Brian B. dive deep into the nuances of the private event DJ industry. As they wrap…
Sept. 10, 2025
Navigating DJ Life: Nightmare Stories, Gear Tips, and How to Handle Photo Requests During Dance Sets
Send us a message What would you save if your DJ gear was engulfed in flames? This episode of Beyond the DJ Booth dives deep into the heart of the wedding DJ experience, where hosts Joe Bunn and Brian B. share their own personal anecdotes and invaluable DJ tips and tricks that every DJ should know.…
Sept. 3, 2025
DJ Tips for Corporate and Wedding Success: Handling Event Challenges and Family Drama Like a Boss
Send us a message What happens when the dance floor is threatened by family drama and a gatekeeping wedding planner? Join hosts Joe Bunn and Brian B. as they navigate the often tumultuous waters of the wedding DJ experience in this riveting episode of Beyond the DJ Booth. With a focus on wedding DJ…
Aug. 27, 2025
Pre-Workout Vows and an FBI Agent Mic Drop
Send us a text Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at weddings when traditions take unexpected turns? Brian B and Joseph Bunn pull back the curtain on some of the most bizarre wedding rituals they've witnessed throughout their careers as private event DJs. The episode kicks off with a jaw-…
Aug. 20, 2025
Should You Still Open with “September”?
Send us a text Ever wonder why so many DJs open the dance floor with "September"? We're pulling back the curtain on dance floor strategy with a candid conversation about song selection that can make or break your event's momentum. When the photographer co-hosts of The Vendor Table podcast called ou…
Aug. 13, 2025
Beach Setups, Mic Mishaps, and Videographers Gone Rogue
Send us a text What happens when drummers and Whitney Houston collide? In our latest podcast adventure, we dive into the unexpected rhythmic challenge that has swept through social media – hitting the perfect drum beat during "I Will Always Love You." This seemingly simple task proves hilariously d…
Aug. 6, 2025
Fans, Fallacies, and AK-47s
Send us a text Ever wonder if those viral social media "hacks" are actually legitimate? In this eye-opening episode, Joe and Brian put popular online claims to the test with their own hands-on experiment. Using three Starbucks cups and some freshly brewed coffee, they debunk a widely circulated vid…
July 30, 2025
Overstepping MOHs, Karaoke Bros, and Towel-Warmed Recovery
Send us a text What’s worse: a best man belting Creed karaoke for five minutes…or a maid of honor hovering in your booth for an hour, vetoing every song you play? This week, Joe and Brian tackle a real-life “Would You Rather” scenario that no DJ should ever have to face and somehow come up with a s…
July 23, 2025
Wordplays, Surprise Drops, and Dance Floor Chaos
Send us a text Every DJ lives for that moment: you drop the unexpected track and the crowd loses it. In this episode, Brian and Joe dive into the art of musical left turns; those surprise selections and clever transitions that flip the energy of a set and burn the moment into people’s memories. Bri…
July 16, 2025
Should DJs Ditch Headphones?
Send us a text Is it time to hang up your over-ear headphones for good? In this episode, Joe and Brian dive into the growing shift toward in-ear monitoring systems and how it’s changing the way DJs mix, monitor, and show up at events. Joe shares his full switch to custom-molded in-ears...a $1,000+ …
July 9, 2025
Rainstorms, Trolls, and Apple Store DJs
Send us a text What do you do when the beach wedding you’re DJing turns into a muddy mess… and your booth is now on the dance floor? In this episode, Joe shares a behind-the-scenes story from one of the most weather-challenged weddings he’s ever worked...a rain-soaked celebration that could’ve been…
July 2, 2025
Why real DJs don't wear shorts and other unpopular opinions
Send us a text Every DJ knows the struggle of balancing personal comfort with professional standards, especially during those sweltering summer gigs. This candid conversation between Brian B and Joe Bunn tackles this head-on with Joe's controversial hot take: "grown men should only wear shorts at t…
June 25, 2025
The Gig Was Half Persian. Joe Was Full Keto.
Send us a text Welcome to Season 4 of Beyond the DJ Booth ,where the weddings are wild, the carbs are canceled, and we’re just trying to survive both. This week, we open with a musical quiz no one asked for: Is “You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly” a real song title? (Somehow, yes. Thanks, Conway T…
June 18, 2025
The Night The Laptop Froze And No One Knew
Send us a text What happens when your DJ equipment completely fails during the peak of a wedding reception? Brian i takes us through his heart-stopping experience when his laptop froze mid-set, forcing him to create what we're now calling the "Oh S*** Playlist" - a collection of carefully selected …
June 11, 2025
Would You DJ a Wedding at Chuck E. Cheese?
Send us a text Would you take a celebrity wedding over your cousin’s…or DJ a full-pay gig at Chuck E. Cheese? This episode kicks off with real DJ dilemmas that blend humor, horror, and hard truths about reputation, branding, and where we draw the line in our careers. Then we flip the script and div…
June 4, 2025
Gen Z, Gear Hacks & the Death of Award Shows
Send us a text Ever wonder how to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry where connecting with younger clients is crucial? In our latest episode, we tackle the language barrier head-on with a fun (and slightly humbling) exploration of current Gen Z slang. From "ratioed" posts to having a "Men…
May 28, 2025
They Asked for You. You Referred Steve. Now What?
Send us a text What do you do when a dream client reaches out for their big day… but you’re already booked? In this episode, Joe and Brian unpack one of the trickiest solo-op dilemmas: how to make referrals without damaging your brand. When someone hires you for your vibe, voice, and vision — is it…
May 21, 2025
Booked Solid, Burned Out, and Battling Sugar Withdrawal
Send us a text Ever feel like the daily grind is getting more expensive? You're not alone. Brian B kicks off this episode sharing how he's been booking double gigs in Florida's sweltering heat to keep up with rising mortgage payments and private school tuition costs. The financial reality of today'…