Event hustling, Growing a brand, Artists first break | King & Queen Events | Ep60

The Art of Shuffling, Passionate Community, From Beginner to Pro | Rebel's Shuffle Academy | Ep63

In this week's episode, we dive deep into rave culture through the world of shuffling. When most people think of dancing at raves, it’s usually swaying or head-nodding to the music. But more and more ravers are bringing different shuffling styles to the dance floor, turning movement into something more expressive and dynamic. Our guests today have taken it to the next level by building a community and teaching the art of shuffling to anyone willing to learn. We sat down with Sabrina (founder of Rebel Industry & Rebel's Shuffle Academy) and Sandra (co-founder of Shuffle Rebellion). Two powerhouses behind Toronto's most iconic shuffling dance community. With them we explore the origins of shuffling, how it spread globally through viral videos and social media trends, and how it evolved into the culture we see today. A bit of a spoiler: it traces back to Melbourne in the late 1980s and later exploded in popularity thanks to tracks like Party Rock Anthem. Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52 [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52] GUEST INFO:  Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/rebelindustry [https://www.instagram.com/rebelindustry]Sandra: https://www.instagram.com/bsandraaaa [https://www.instagram.com/bsandraaaa] PLATFORM: Rebel Shuffle Academy: https://www.instagram.com/rebelindustry [https://www.instagram.com/rebelindustry] https://www.rebelindustry.ca/ [https://www.rebelindustry.ca/] Shuffler Rebellion (Media): https://www.instagram.com/shufflerebellion/ [https://www.instagram.com/shufflerebellion/]  RAVE GEAR: -10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281 [https://experiencezound.com/#12904281] Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44 [https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44] -15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15 Hand Fan:⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/4jdECTS [https://amzn.to/4jdECTS] Thai Inhaler:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/42mkCb8 [https://amzn.to/42mkCb8] FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Threads:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcast%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] X:⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcast [https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcast] FOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Benny:  Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielle [http://www.instagram.com/christiielle] Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz [https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz] Sonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_d [https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_d] Yikern: www.instagram.com/yikern [http://www.instagram.com/yikern] LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS: Spotify:⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXY⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXY%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcast] Apple Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Google Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr⁠⁠⁠ [http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]

What happened on NYE? State of venues in Toronto | Puzzles Entertainment | Ep62

In this week episode, we’re diving into one of the hottest topics in our local scene right now: The venue situation in Toronto.You’ve probably heard the chatter. Maybe you’ve seen the posts online or had conversations with other ravers or organizers about the lack of venues or variety in the city. “TBA warehouse” but you already know where it is going to be. But is it really just a shortage of spaces, or does the issue run deeper?Joining the conversation today and sharing his insight is Asif, the owner of Puzzles Entertainment. Asif has experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating the local venue landscape while trying to bring his vision to life. So today, with Asif, we’re going to unpack what’s really going on, why it’s happening, and what it could mean for the future of events in Toronto.And as a bit of a spoiler, we’re also going to talk about Puzzles’ New Year’s Eve event, which I know many of you will be curious to hear more about and what really went down that night.We hope you enjoy the episode. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52GUEST INFO: Asif Kamal: https://www.instagram.com/asifkamalsheikh/PLATFORM:Puzzles Entertainment: https://www.instagram.com/puzzlespresents/https://www.puzzlesentertainment.ca/RAVE GEAR:-10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44-15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15Hand Fan:⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/4jdECTSThai Inhaler:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/42mkCb8FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==⁠⁠⁠Threads:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcast⁠⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcastFOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Benny: www.instagram.com/benny.yangChristine: www.instagram.com/christiielleHaider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropzSonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_dYikern: www.instagram.com/yikernLISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS:Spotify:⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXY⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcastApple Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr⁠⁠⁠

Connecting People Through Music, Is Trance Back? | Ozmozis | Ep61

In this week’s episode, we’re excited to welcome a true local legend who has helped shape our scene through events, community, and a deep passion for dance music since 2009. Joining us is Oz Akgun, owner and founder of Ozmozis. At the heart of Ozmozis is a simple yet powerful idea: bringing people together through music and building a genuine sense of community. That philosophy extends beyond the dancefloor and into the Oz team itself, who also join us for this conversation. With insights from Jenn, Anni, and Vaughn, we dive into the Ozmozis journey, the importance of community, highlight our local scene, and explore the future of progressive and trance both here at home and globally. We hope you enjoy the episode. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Want to support us, here is the donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52 GUEST INFO: Oz Akgun: https://www.instagram.com/findingozz/ Anni: https://www.instagram.com/omgannimei/ Jenn: https://www.instagram.com/jenn12kim/ Von: https://www.instagram.com/vonlucyk/ PLATFORM: Ozmozis: https://www.instagram.com/ozmozis/https://www.ozmozis.ca/ RAVE GEAR: -10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281 Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44-15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15 Hand Fan:⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/4jdECTS Thai Inhaler:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/42mkCb8 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==⁠⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcast FOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Benny: Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielle Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz Sonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_d Yikern: www.instagram.com/yikern LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS: Spotify:⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXY⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcast Apple Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103⁠⁠⁠ Google Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr⁠⁠⁠

Event hustling, Growing a brand, Artists first break | King & Queen Events | Ep60

In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome three special guests who we've named the Hustlers of Toronto events!  Joining us are the team behind King & Queen Entertainment: Andrew, Mazara, and Stephano. King & Queen Events have become a real force in Toronto’s entertainment scene, throwing multiple events every month and sometimes double headers over weekends in 2025. They are gearing up for what should be an even bigger year in 2026 (Tune in for some sneakpeaks). In this episode, we get to know the team behind the brand, dive into the journey and goals of King & Queen Events, and hear their honest thoughts on the Toronto scene; the good, the bad, and everything in between from their perspective as event organizers, DJs, and first and foremost ravers. We hope you enjoy it. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52 [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52] GUEST INFO:  Andrew (2Slav): https://www.instagram.com/2slavmusic/ [https://www.instagram.com/2slavmusic/] Mike (Mazara): https://www.instagram.com/mazaramusic/ [https://www.instagram.com/mazaramusic/] Stefano (Stefano DiMilan): https://www.instagram.com/stefanodimilan/ [https://www.instagram.com/stefanodimilan/] PLATFORM: King & Queen Events: https://www.instagram.com/kingqueenevents/ [https://www.instagram.com/kingqueenevents/] https://www.kingqueenevents.com/ [https://www.kingqueenevents.com/] RAVE GEAR: -10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281 [https://experiencezound.com/#12904281] Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44 [https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44] -15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15 Hand Fan:⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/4jdECTS [https://amzn.to/4jdECTS] Thai Inhaler:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/42mkCb8 [https://amzn.to/42mkCb8] FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Threads:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcast%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] X:⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcast [https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcast] FOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Benny:  Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielle [http://www.instagram.com/christiielle] Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz [https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz] Sonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_d [https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_d] Yikern: www.instagram.com/yikern [http://www.instagram.com/yikern] LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS: Spotify:⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXY⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXY%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcast] Apple Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Google Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr⁠⁠⁠ [http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]

Family, How it all started, The Creative Process | MISCHIEF & MAYHEM | Ep59

We are thrilled to welcome Sid and Seb better known as MISCHIEF & MAYHEM from Takeover6ix to the show. They join us to discuss their parallel DJ careers and how they've elevated Takeover6ix to new heights. We dive into their experiences as resident DJs and the valuable lessons they've gained from touring artists they've brought to Toronto. One key piece of advice they've picked up, maintaining health and composure while shouldering so much responsibility. They also share how their own DJ skills help them spot the right talent to hire because, in their experience, a procured set alone isn't enough. Tune in to hear more about their journey, insights, and what's next for duo as well as Takeover6ix! Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52 GUEST INFO: MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: https://www.instagram.com/mschf_myhm/ MISCHEIF: https://www.instagram.com/mschf_music/ MENACE (MAYHEM): https://www.instagram.com/__menace.ofc__/ COMMUNITY: TAKEOVER6: https://www.instagram.com/takeover_6ix RAVE GEAR: -10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281 Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44 -15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15 Hand Fan:⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/4jdECTS Thai Inhaler:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/42mkCb8 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==⁠⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1 ⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcast FOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Benny: www.instagram.com/benny.yang Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielle Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz Sonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_d Yikern: www.instagram.com/yikern LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS: Spotify:⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXY⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcast Apple Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103⁠⁠⁠ Google Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr⁠⁠⁠