Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 146
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: United Kingdom
Instagram: 227.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
hello@listeningdogmedia.com
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Host
Chris Hawkins - British broadcaster and DJ known for presenting and championing music across radio and club culture.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Tom Wainwright - His Career In Club Djing, Manchester Club Culture, House Music, And Life As A Professional Dj.
Jagz Kooner - Djing, Production, Remixing, Sabres Of Paradise, Acid House, Studio Experimentation, And Influential British Music.
William Orbit - Sound, DJ Culture, Pirate Radio, Studio Building, Music Production, And His Work On Madonna’s Ray Of Light.
Rob Tissera - Hard Dance, Acid House, Rave Culture, DJ Technique, Music Technology, And His Career Behind The Decks.
Andy Votel - Crate Digging, Underground Music, Record Collecting, Music Curation, Twisted Nerve Records, And Forgotten Recordings.
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Episodes
Rusty Egan
October 02, 2026
Rusty Egan is one of the true pioneers of British club culture. As co-founder of the legendary Blitz Club, a key figure in the New Romantic movement and a founding member of Visage, Rusty helped shape the sound, style and attitude of a generation. In this episode of How To DJ, Rusty joins Chris Hawkins to look back on more than four decades in music — from discovering electronic records and experimenting with drum machines, to building the atmosphere at the Blitz, helping launch Camden Pala...
Tom Wainwright
September 18, 2026
Chris Hawkins welcomes Tom Wainwright, one of the Hacienda’s most beloved resident DJs. From humble beginnings washing pots alongside Laurent Garnier in Manchester’s iconic Dry Bar, Tom Wainwright takes us through his journey from buying his first records with paper round money, to warming up the Hacienda’s legendary dance floors, to spinning in clubs around the world with Gatecrasher and Ministry of Sound. Now a governance lawyer by day, Tom reflects on the highs and lows of life as a pro...
Jagz Kooner
September 04, 2026
Jagz Kooner joins Chris Hawkins for a career-spanning conversation about DJing, production, remixing and his part in some of the most influential British music of the last four decades. Jagz traces his journey from growing up in West London, recording songs off the radio and buying 12-inch records with money from his paper round, to becoming immersed in acid house and building his own studio with no formal musical or engineering training. He tells Chris about meeting Andrew Weatherall, the ...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with How To DJ?
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What is the email for How To DJ?
The publicly listed email for How To DJ: hello@listeningdogmedia.com.
How many listeners does How To DJ have?
Podseeker estimates How To DJ reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for How To DJ?
How To DJ typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established DJs, electronic music producers, remixers, record-label founders, radio DJs, and influential music curators with a substantial professional career and meaningful contributions to club or recorded music. Common among recent guests: Longstanding career performing or producing music; Influential work in club, rave, or electronic music scenes; Notable production, remixing, or recording credits. Recent guests include Tom Wainwright, Jagz Kooner, and William Orbit.
How hard is it to get booked on How To DJ?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does How To DJ cover?
Recent episodes cover Music, Djing, Electronic Music, Club Culture, and Music Production. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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