Episodes

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…

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'…

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…

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…

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Send us a text Who knew a simple Valentine's Day tradition at a pizza joint could make for such a heartwarming tale? Brian B and Joe Bunn kick off this episode of Beyond the DJ Booth Podcast by sharing their favorite February...

Send us a text What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever asked for on your tour rider? In our latest episode of Beyond the DJ Booth Podcast, we uncover the quirkiest and most practical items artists demand on their riders, from V...

Send us a text What happens when your final wedding gigs of the year don’t go quite as planned? Join us as we share candid stories from the trenches, where the unpredictable world of DJing throws curveballs like vanishing dan...

Send us a text Are you ready to navigate the world of private event DJs with a dash of humor and a touch of New York City flair? Join us as Joe navigates post-surgery recovery while Brian B challenges him with a New York City...

Send us a text Ever found yourself tongue-tied trying to pronounce town names in North Carolina? Join us on a hilarious adventure as Brian B bravely attempts to master the unique sounds of Southern living, all while drawing a...

Send us a text Ever wondered what an airport lounge noise isolation booth sounds like or what a DJ's Amazon cart reveals about their personal life? Join us as we share the quirky details of our latest shopping escapades, incl...

Send us a text This is our first episode of our second season on Beyond the DJ Booth Podcast. We look back at our journey, rating our debut season a B plus. Listener feedback has been invaluable, pointing us towards longer ep...

Send us a text New season! Have you ever wondered why some families swap turkey for sushi on Christmas Eve? Join us as we share a delightful mix of holiday traditions, from opening gifts early to the thrill of Christmas Day N...

Send us a text What's it like to DJ for a global superstar like Pink? We don't know because we were booked already and couldn't do it. Join us as we wrap up the season finale of Beyond the DJ Booth Podcast, where we reflect o...