The Opener: A DJ Podcast
Welcome to The Opener Podcast. The show that talks about pop culture, music, and the DJ Community. The show primary focus is to help DJs come together and talk about issues that may not be discussed. The hosts of this podcast are two DJ veterans. With over 10 years of Doing. DJ Audiorokk & DJ SMS has played some of the hottest nightclubs in the Los Angeles and Orange County Areas. Audiorokk & SMS has had the opportunity to open for major artist and DJs including,DJ Spryte, DJ Syphe, Nelly, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes just to name a few. Both hosts has been included on SiriusXM Ch. 13 Pitbulls Globalization as guest mixers on many occasions. DJ Audiorokk is currently an exclusive editor on popular Record Pool, DJcity. SMS Is currently Co-Owner of up and coming DJ Agency, Vybe Agency. Together they will discuss hot topics in the DJ community, while also dropping knowledge on how DJs can become better opening DJs.
Episodes
11 episodes
Episode 11: The Rap Rivalry
On this weeks episode, the guys talk about the rap beef making waves over the internet between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The guys have a interesting plot on whats really going on with the Beef. The guys also talk about the importance of your DJ...
Episode 10: Be Prepared
On this brief episode the guys take a dive into being prepared for any equipment!!! They talk about making sure your serato, iOS etc is all up to date and working properly. They also discuss music and the lack of new music coming out for DJs. &...
Episode 9: PREP
This week the guys talk about preparing for a curated party! As curated parties are starting to pop up across the country, the guys talk about things you should be doing to get ready for the day parties, Y2K, latin, and disco parties. They also...
Episode 8: How to Handle a Off Night
Welcome back to another episode of The Opener Pod!! This week the guys discuss handling off nights. When they say off nights they are not talking about a night off from a gig, but a night with a bad set. They talk about all the variables to thi...
Episode 7: Bookers are our Co-Workers
This episode the guys talk about working with bookers. They take a quick dive into how they met some bookers in the Orange County area. They share stories about situations they were in with talent bookers.
Episode 6: Music, Edits, & Organization
The guys this touch on a number of topics. Everything from music to Library organization skills, and edits. The guys talk about ways you can separate yourself as a DJ in regards to making edits, what music you are downloading and how you put th...
Episode 5: Marketing & Branding Part 1
The guys are back with a Episode 5!! on this Quick episode the guys discuss the importance of having your branding and marketing materials in order. The guys talk about the importance of having good social media, branding, and more. Due to sche...
Record Pools & Rolling Loud
On the latest episode of The Opener the guys sit down and catch up about the last few weeks. They also discuss the busy upcoming weekend with Rolling Loud, and Saint Patricks Day coming to LA! The guys also talk about record pools and which one...
Episode 3: Headliner Stories, Slow Month, & More
This week the guys talk about bad experiences with headliner DJs. They discuss situations they've both been in and how they handled it. With countless years in the industry you come across a couple rotten apples. The guys talk about those exper...
Episode 2: The Dance floor
In this episode the guys talk about building the dance floor as an opener. They discuss music, cue points from the crowd, amongst other things. The guys talk about certain songs that are great for opening vs headlining. Take a listen!!
Episode 1: The Theory
In this Episode the guys take a dive into a theory revolving around the dance floor. As opening DJs its important to understand a few things while starting the night. This episode talks about those few things as well as some other ideas in rega...