Episode 13 - Sundown Social's Roger / DJ Chris Love / DJ Zendo

Episode 13 - Sundown Social's Roger / DJ Chris Love / DJ Zendo

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] A dancefloor can feel effortless, but the story behind it never is. We set up on location at Sundown Social to capture what it looks like when a local EDM event grows into a Texas-wide movement, and what it takes for DJs to earn their place in that moment. First, we talk with Roger, the creator of Sundown Social, about the new outdoor venue, why the space changes what’s possible, and how the community energy makes the whole thing work. He explains the “Bangers Only” approach for this event: less slow build, more relentless momentum, designed for pure movement. If you care about house music culture, event curation, and the craft of building a crowd, this part hits. Then we sit down with Chris Love fresh off his set. He shares how he started DJing less than a year ago, how “YouTube University” helped him learn mixing and production, and why support and reciprocity in the Houston scene opened doors to Austin and San Antonio. We also get into the joy factor: the moment the crowd locks in and you know you did your job. Finally, DJ Zendo, also known as Dr. Zendo, breaks down the intersection of music and real life. He talks about being a drummer first, shaping a rhythmic tech house sound with Latin flavor, and balancing dentistry with late nights and bookings across Texas cities. His definition of success is simple and sharp: play the music you love for the people who truly want it. If you like discovering rising DJs, behind-the-scenes stories, and the evolving Texas EDM scene, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What part of a DJ’s journey do you want to hear more about next? Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Episode 12 - DJ Geovanni Pacheco

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] Geo’s story starts the way a lot of real DJ careers actually start: not with a headline slot, but with obsession, long nights, and a kitchen setup that turns into a practice room. We’re on location at Heat Night Club talking about how he moved through Florida and Texas, learned the basics on family gear, and then found the kind of electric dance nights that make you go all in. If you’re into EDM, techno, circuit energy, and Latin club culture, you’ll hear exactly how those worlds collide in his sound. We dig into where creativity comes from when you’re not trying to copy anyone. Geo connects his music production to growing up Spanish-first, feeling out of place, and letting radio pop become a lifeline. That same “sing your heart out” pop nostalgia now shows up in his own tracks, flipped into heavier club weapons he calls “techno cha cha,” a signature that stays lyrical, fun, and dark enough to hit hard on a packed dance floor. He also shares why he avoids chasing whatever a big brand says is “the” sound, and how staying true while still adapting is the difference between getting booked and getting remembered. Then we get honest about the business: mentorship, major lineups, and the reality that the industry can undervalue you if you don’t know your worth. Geo talks about learning from icons like Nina Flowers, shouting out the people who backed him early, and why keeping a full-time insurance career gave him freedom, stability, and leverage. We close with what’s next: bigger Pride goals, a growing media team, and the mindset shift from waiting to be picked to making the outreach yourself. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves nightlife and music, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Episode 11 - DJ Mark Oz

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] A DJ can pack a room and still crave quiet when the lights come up and the night ends. That tension sits at the heart of my conversation with DJ Mark Oz, aka “the wizard,” as we talk through how he’s building a bigger career while staying true to the sound that made people stop and ask, “Who made that track?” We start with the real-life shift of moving from Miami to Chicago and what changed after two years in a new city: a steady residency at Luxuria, a return to traveling gigs, and a clearer sense of direction. From there, Mark tells the story behind his name and why the “wizard” idea isn’t just branding, it’s a promise to bring magic to the club through emotion, timing, and intention. If you care about DJ identity, artist branding, or what it takes to grow in nightlife without burning out, you’ll hear the honest version here. Then we get deep into the music. Mark breaks down Tribalacha, his fusion of guaracha with Brazilian tribal energy and samba percussion, built around call and response so the beat feels like a conversation. He shares how he learned production on YouTube, how mashups helped him find his voice, and how a first international gig in Mexico flipped a switch when he heard other DJs playing his tracks again and again. We also touch the personal moments: being introverted offstage, adjusting to Chicago life, grieving the loss of an elderly cat, and the excitement of new projects like his track “Goofball.” If you enjoy DJ interviews, electronic music production talk, and the stories behind new club sounds, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves the dance floor, and leave a review with your favorite moment from the conversation. Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Episode 10 - Building Dolfo

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] You can feel it when an artist is ready to outgrow the lane everyone expects them to stay in. I’m joined by my brother-from-another-mother Rudy to introduce “Dolfo,” his tech house and house music alter ego, and we get honest about why a second name can be the cleanest way to evolve without losing your core audience. We dig into Rudy’s roots in early-2000s house, the reality of being known for harder circuit and drum-heavy sounds, and the step-by-step way he brought Dolfo forward by testing tech house leaning mixes on SoundCloud. He also breaks down the branding side in plain terms: when fans see “Rue-D,” they expect one thing, and when they see “Dolfo,” they should immediately know what kind of night they’re walking into. From there we talk San Antonio nightlife, getting connected with Sundown Social, and what a daytime dance floor changes in your mindset as a DJ. Rudy shares what he’s learning from other artists in the scene, why reading the crowd matters more than showing off, and where Dolfo is headed next, including a residency at The Eagle and a first Houston booking with Evolution. We even slide into after-hours stories that prove DJ life can get surreal fast. If you’re into tech house, house culture, DJ growth, and real talk about artistry, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves the dance floor, and leave a review, what’s your take on DJs using alter egos? Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Episode 9 - DJ/Producer Xavier

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] Meet my friend, Xavier, a San Antonio producer creating tech house tracks with a fresh, modern feel. From TikTok edits to official releases, his growth has been fun to watch. Find him on Instagram: @imxvvier Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.