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Christian O'Connell

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64 minutes

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Jun 25, 2021

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From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45.
Series 1 ends with a chat with radio legend Christian O'Connell who discusses his career so far.
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Released:

Jun 25, 2021

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Titles in the series (81)

From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45. There are anecdotes aplenty, essential do's & don'ts, as well as gear recommendations, PLUS there's always an apocalyptic set closer too!

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Goldierocks: Chris chats to Samantha Hall (otherwise known as Goldierocks) about her DJ career so far by How To DJ
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Season 4 is coming!: Chris is back and in Series 4 he lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work. by How To DJ
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Clint Boon - LIVE from 'Vinyl Adventures’ at Freight Island in Manchester: Clint Boon tells Chris Hawkins how a young lad who thought coming from Oldham meant he’d never amount to much turned his fortunes up to eleven on his keyboard amp! by How To DJ
34 min listen
Series 2 is coming!: In Series 2 Chris cues up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work. by How To DJ
4 min listen
Series 3 is coming!: Guests to come include Rob Da Bank, Greg James, Chris Liebing, Clint Boon, Emma B., DMC Champ JFB, Mark Archer from Altern8, Colleen "Cosmo' Murphy & more. by How To DJ
4 min listen
Simone Marie: Chris chats to Dj, Radio Presenter and Bassist with Primal Scream, Simone Marie by How To DJ
51 min listen
Trailer: 6 Music Radio DJ Chris Hawkins explores the life stories, techniques, minds and experiences of much-loved DJs. by How To DJ
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Graeme Park - Live from The Fringe At Tramlines Sheffield: In this episode, recorded live at The Fringe at Tramlines Festival in Sheffield, Hacienda DJ Graeme Park talks about his enduring passion for new music by How To DJ
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John Kennedy: Chris chats to Radio X DJ John Kennedy about his love of music, and how he chooses what music to showcase on the radio. by How To DJ
47 min listen
DJ Yoda: n this first episode DJ Yoda chats about the genesis of his career and craft, his scratch DJ heroes, how it feels to play to massive crowds and still occasionally empty rooms. by How To DJ
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Chris Liebing: n this episode, award winning Techno DJ & Producer Chris Liebing tells Chris Hawkins about his journey from student discos where he was pulling beers whilst spinning tunes, to becoming a revered specialist of the genre. by How To DJ
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Secret DJ: In this episode, recorded just before he was seriously ill with a severe bout of COVID, The Secret DJ chats about his life in music, journalism and of course DJ’ing. by How To DJ
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Jodie Harsh: In this episode, Jodie Harsh talks about the drive, focus and music passion it takes for her to perform as a DJ first and a Drag artist second. by How To DJ
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Mark Rae: Mark’s insight into his much honed craft is refreshingly honest and funny even including a shark fishing anecdote which once made him the talk of Tinsel Town! by How To DJ
43 min listen
Laurent Garnier: n this episode, acclaimed techno producer & DJ Laurent Garnier chats with Chris Hawkins about how fairgrounds fed into his musically formative years, before catering college led him to The Hacienda by How To DJ
39 min listen
Hifi Sean: Chris sits down with DJ and Musician Hifi Sean about his journey from being in a band to becoming a DJ by How To DJ
58 min listen
Christian O'Connell: Series 1 ends with a chat with radio legend Christian O'Connell who discusses his career so far. by How To DJ
64 min listen
Danielle Perry: In this episode, Absolute Radio presenter & DJ, Danielle Perry talks about the importance of being a real music fan behind the mic, her love of being on stage but not the centre of it, and why another evening presenter used to be her nemesis. by How To DJ
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JFB: n this episode, Chris Hawkins taps into the mindset of current World DMC Champ JFB for a fascinating exploration of musical & technical obsession that covers his early days as a bedroom DJ to Pirate Radio resident to playing some of the most revered festivals across the globe. by How To DJ
31 min listen
Tony Blackburn: In this episode, former Radio 1 launch DJ Tony Blackburn chats with Chris Hawkins about his journey to that acclaimed position by How To DJ
38 min listen
Richard Searling: In this episode, pioneering Northern Soul DJ & broadcaster Richard Searling talks about the scene he was front and centre of in its heyday, the importance of owning the records that no one else has, and why he feels he’s paid his dues filling dancefloors but won’t stop playing the music he loves! by How To DJ
39 min listen
Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy: Chris catches up with American Anglophile DJ & Producer Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy who’s fascinating story starts with her falling in love with radio at an early age to playing the coolest of clubs in New York by How To DJ
36 min listen
Mark Radcliffe: From his early days as producer at Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, through the highs and lows and then highs again at BBC Radio 1 to his time now at 6 Music and Radio 2; Mark’s story is a fascinating deep dive into the mind of a music obsessive by How To DJ
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Scroobius Pip: In this episode, Chris Hawkins chats with the wildly talented Scroobius Pip. A poet, musician, actor, podcaster, and obviously DJ who’s ‘can do’ attitude to everything he’s set his mind to has birthed so many creative and exciting projects! by How To DJ
36 min listen
Dave Berry: In this episode, Chris Hawkins chats with TV Presenter turned Radio Academy award winning DJ Dave Berry. From his formative years as a kid who loved his ‘high jinx’ and fashion, Dave’s energy is infectious and clearly drives his work as current host of the Absolute Radio Breakfast show. Just don’t get too close or he might claw your back to bits! by How To DJ
37 min listen
Greg James: In this final episode of Series 3, Chris Hawkins catches up with Greg James who he first met when he gave a talk about radio at Greg’s school. by How To DJ
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