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Devin Lucien pulls up to the pod to break down open format DJing, LA nightlife, and what’s really happening on dance floors right now. The buds break down crowd energy, the rise of house music, and the ongoing debate around open format DJing.

Devin Lucien pulls up to the pod to break down open format DJing, LA nightlife, and what’s really happening on dance floors right now. The buds break down crowd energy, the rise of house music, and the ongoing debate around open format DJing.

From Bad Bunny’s historic Grammy win to his Super Bowl halftime show, the impact is undeniable. Marty Rock joins the show to break down how Latin music moves across New York and where the culture is heading next.

From Bad Bunny’s historic Grammy win to his Super Bowl halftime show, the impact is undeniable. Marty Rock joins the show to break down how Latin music moves across New York and where the culture is heading next.

Industry veteran James Hwang joins the buds to break down today’s NYC nightlife, from booking DJs and filling rooms to changing crowds and culture.

Industry veteran James Hwang joins the buds to break down today’s NYC nightlife, from booking DJs and filling rooms to changing crowds and culture.

The first Buddy Awards are here. The records that saved sets, the trends that burned out, the edits that carried rooms, and the moments DJs will actually remember from 2025.

A focused look at Rick Wonder’s rise from open format roots to a signature New York dance identity. He breaks down his approach to edits, reading rooms, and finding new music, plus the crew covers the month’s top trends.

The buds are back with Knowpa Slaps, the chef-turned-DJ behind San Francisco’s R&B and RIBS. They break down the Bay’s soulful sound, the connection between food and music, and what’s next for his signature day-party series. Plus, this month’s Music News Minute, top-charting tracks, Throwback or Throw Out classics, and Halloween-season Quick Picks to keep your sets fresh.

The buds celebrate two years of the pod with special guest DJ Spider! They cover everything from the MTV Video Music Awards winners and Song of the Summer nominees to the just-announced Coachella 2026 lineup — then dive into charts, throwbacks, quick picks, and 10 questions with Spider on what it takes to thrive as an open-format DJ today.