Episodes

The Five-Hour Dance Set Problem (and How to Fix It)
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…
Wedding DJ Tips and Stories: Branding, Gear, and the Impact of Iconic Songs
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 …
Wedding DJ Style Tips, K-Pop Influence, and Our Season Four Celebration Recap
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…
Navigating DJ Life: Nightmare Stories, Gear Tips, and How to Handle Photo Requests During Dance Sets
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.…
DJ Tips for Corporate and Wedding Success: Handling Event Challenges and Family Drama Like a Boss
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…
Pre-Workout Vows and an FBI Agent Mic Drop
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-…
Should You Still Open with “September”?
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…
Beach Setups, Mic Mishaps, and Videographers Gone Rogue
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…
Fans, Fallacies, and AK-47s
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…
Overstepping MOHs, Karaoke Bros, and Towel-Warmed Recovery
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…
Wordplays, Surprise Drops, and Dance Floor Chaos
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…
Should DJs Ditch Headphones?
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+ …
Rainstorms, Trolls, and Apple Store DJs
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…
Why real DJs don't wear shorts and other unpopular opinions
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…
The Gig Was Half Persian. Joe Was Full Keto.
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…
The Night The Laptop Froze And No One Knew
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 …
Would You DJ a Wedding at Chuck E. Cheese?
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…
Gen Z, Gear Hacks & the Death of Award Shows
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…
They Asked for You. You Referred Steve. Now What?
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…
Booked Solid, Burned Out, and Battling Sugar Withdrawal
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'…
Beyond the Booth: DJs Who Inspire Us
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…
Hot Sauce and Hot Tracks: A Spicy DJ Cinco de Mayo
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…
Immigrant Ingenuity and DJ Dilemmas: Navigating Long Toasts
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...
Creating Magic Moments: The Timeless Power of Perfect Ballad Selection
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...