Episodes
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'…
May 14, 2025
Beyond the Booth: DJs Who Inspire Us
Send us a text Ever wonder which DJs have shaped today's wedding and event entertainment landscape? In this enlightening episode, Joe Bunn and Brian B pull back the curtain on their professional influences in a candid conversation about the figures who've transformed their approach to both music an…
May 7, 2025
Hot Sauce and Hot Tracks: A Spicy DJ Cinco de Mayo
Send us a text Grab your sombreros and questionable life choices—this is a LIVE Cinco de Mayo episode of Beyond The DJ Booth, where Joe Bunn and Brian B. celebrate the only Latin holiday they truly connect with… because, well, they both really love Mexican food. Broadcast straight from a virtual li…
April 30, 2025
Immigrant Ingenuity and DJ Dilemmas: Navigating Long Toasts
Send us a text Handshakes, heritage stories, and handling awkward reception moments take center stage as Joe Bunn and Brian B share valuable insights for DJs navigating the professional and personal side of event entertainmen...
April 23, 2025
Creating Magic Moments: The Timeless Power of Perfect Ballad Selection
Send us a text Brian B takes us back to his origin story as a teenage karaoke host with frosted tips in late-90s California, revealing how this unlikely start built the foundation for his DJ empire. With disarming honesty, he...
April 16, 2025
When Everything Goes Wrong: Power Outages, Pollen Season, and Professional Pride
Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when the music suddenly cuts out during the most crowded moment on the dance floor? In this remarkably candid episode of Beyond the DJ Booth, Joe Bunn and Brian B pull back the curtai...
April 9, 2025
Navigating Event Season: Personal Stories, Travel Tips, and Business Automation
Send us a text Ready for event season? Top DJs Brian B and Joe Bunn share what they're most looking forward to as their calendars fill with diverse celebrations. Joe anticipates a beach wedding for the third sister in a famil...
April 2, 2025
When DJs Become the A-holes: Real Stories from the Wedding Circuit
Send us a text What do you do when the CEO's nephew wants to commandeer your DJ booth mid-event? How about when a client expects free services because you "have a connection"? These real-world ethical dilemmas plague professi...
March 26, 2025
The Heater Playlist: Elevating Your Wedding's First Impression
Send us a text Wedding cocktail hours set the tone for the entire reception, yet finding that perfect musical sweet spot between ambient background and engaging atmosphere remains an elusive challenge for many DJs. In this se...
March 19, 2025
DJ Dream Teams & Volcanic Vacations
Send us a text "What would your ultimate DJ crew look like?" We kick off our season finale with a fantasy draft where we build our dream teams – from hype men like Lil Jon and DJ Kool to security (Taylor Swift's $1.3 million ...
March 12, 2025
The Ultimate DJ Dilemmas: Mixing and Musing
Send us a text Step into the world of DJing with our latest episode, where we explore hilarious and relatable "Would You Rather" scenarios designed just for DJs. Join hosts Brian B. and Joe Bunn as they navigate through wild ...
March 5, 2025
Buffalo Sauce Head Sweats, DJ Quotes, and Insurance Thoughts
Send us a text Ever wondered why your head starts sweating just from a splash of buffalo sauce? Join us on this entertaining episode of Beyond the DJ Booth Podcast, where Brian B and Joe Bunn Jr. take a humorous look at this ...
Feb. 26, 2025
Museum Galas, Faith-Based Proms, and YouTube Sales Strategy
Send us a text Picture this: you're DJing a museum gala, trying to keep the energy high, but you have to pause for painting unveilings. Sounds like a nightmare, doesn't it? Join Joe Bunn and Brian i as they share their wild r...
Feb. 19, 2025
Grammys Revelations, Super Bowl Showdowns, and DJ Business Insights
Send us a text Step into the vibrant world of the Beyond the DJ Booth Podcast, where we unpack the intricacies of music awards, entertainment spectacles, and the DJ business landscape. Do you think a Super Bowl performance an...