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Beyond the DJ BoothHot Sauce and Hot Tracks: A Spicy DJ Cinco de MayoSend us a textGrab 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 live audience session, the heat gets turned up—literally—as Brian takes on a hot sauce challenge that may or may not require medical intervention. Meanwhile, the duo dives into the hilariously honest reality of DJing Latin music as two white guys wit...2025-05-0747 min
Beyond the DJ BoothImmigrant Ingenuity and DJ Dilemmas: Navigating Long ToastsSend us a textHandshakes, 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 entertainment.The conversation kicks off with a discussion about making strong first impressions. Joe shares his father's wisdom about proper handshakes—never the dreaded "dead fish"—and the importance of introducing yourself with both first and last names in professional settings. This segues naturally into when DJs should use their stage names versus their legal names depending on the context and audi...2025-04-3017 min
The Joe Rooz PodcastFinding Hope: Conversations on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention / Guests Deborah Charman and Brian Wardale (Ep. 66)** SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT **In this heartfelt episode, Joe welcomes guests Deborah Charman and Brian Wardale to discuss their personal journeys with mental health and suicide prevention. Joe opens up about his own struggles and the importance of having a support system. Deborah, a certified healthcare aide and author, shares her experiences with EMDR therapy and how it helped her overcome years of suicidal ideation. Brian recounts his own suicide attempt and the support he received from friends and family that helped him find hope and purpose again.Deborah and Brian also introduce their collaborative work on...2025-04-271h 17
Beyond the DJ BoothCreating Magic Moments: The Timeless Power of Perfect Ballad SelectionSend us a textBrian 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 explains the perfect karaoke host paradox: "You can't suck, but you can't be so good that people are intimidated." This delicate balance created the stage presence and crowd reading skills that would later positively impact his career.The conversation shifts to practical business strategies as Brian and Joe break down the economics of weeknight...2025-04-2329 minThe Joe Rooz PodcastHealing Together: The Power of Support in Mental Health/ Guests Deborah Charman and Brian Wardale (Ep. 63)In this heartfelt episode, Joe welcomes guests Deborah Charman and Brian Wardale to discuss their personal journeys with mental health and suicide prevention. Joe opens up about his own struggles and the importance of having a support system. Deborah, a certified healthcare aide and author, shares her experiences with EMDR therapy and how it helped her overcome years of suicidal ideation. Brian recounts his own suicide attempt and the support he received from friends and family that helped him find hope and purpose again.Deborah and Brian also introduce their collaborative work on a program aimed at...2025-04-231h 17