About this episode
Send us a messageWelcome 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 Twitty.)It spirals from there into a hall-of-fame list of song names that make you question how anything gets past quality control in the music industry.Then, things heat up as Joe recounts DJ'ing a wedding that was half-Persian, half-American... and 100% confusing at least rhythmically.He's trying to mix 6/8 into 4/4 while keeping the aunties dancing and the groom’s cousin from hijacking the mic. Spoiler: He mostly succeeds.Joe also opens up about his month-long battle with sugar, after a doctor told him he was one glucose molecule away from becoming a donut. He drops 12 pounds, avoids bread, and somehow DJed through it all with only minor rage blackouts.Also in this episode:The real price of bad weather and venue flips (and why your gear deserves hazard pay)How to respectfully say “I have no idea what this song is, but I’ll play it” at cultural eventsAnd the surprising overlap between Middle Eastern percussion and Joe’s blood pressureSo grab your noise-canceling earbuds, your ketone strips, and your cultural humility.Season 4 is here and it’s already sweating through its tux jacket.Subscribe now and never miss an episode.If you're a true Booth Head (super fan of the pod), join our Patreon for all the extras and one-off goodies. You can get there by going to: patreon.com/BeyondTheDJBoothPodcastSupport the showRESOURCES & LINKSOur website. Please leave a review! - https://www.beyondthedjbooth.com/To book Joe Bunn: https://bunndjcompany.com/To book Brian B: https://djbrianbofficial.com/Joe’s Gear Finds on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/djjoebunnBrian’s Gear Finds on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/djbrianbofficialDJ Event Planner free demo:
