DJ Idea Sharing

with Mike Fernino and Rob Peters

The podcast that started it all. Join hosts Mike Fernino and Rob Peters as they cover a myriad of topics about everything DJ. Expect surprize interviews, important topics, education, and more.

The Fishbowl


Join a variety of hosts as they pull questions from the DJIS forum and discuss them in detail in the podcast version of our popular event!

Legends

A Special Edition Series

Listen to interviews of legendary recording artists and Disc Jockeys.

DJISPN Update


The “Update” Series serves as the place for “DJ Idea Sharing” announcements and business. This will allow us to leave any “time-sensitive” announcements out of the regular episodes while also allowing us to maximize the amount of educational content per episode. There will be no educational content in “Update” episodes... but will likely still be entertaining... LOL!

Live @ Camp Mobile Beat

DJ Idea Sharing
A Special “Live” Edition Series

Join hosts Mike Fernino and Rob Peters as they interview a ton of special guests live on the show floor of Camp Mobile Beat 2007 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Our thanks to Ryan Burger and the Mobile Beat team!

ADJA Live @ DJ Expo 2007

Special “ADJA” Edition
Live Interview Series

The American Disc Jockey Association asked DJ Idea Sharing to produce a special “ADJA Edition” series of interviews live in Atlantic City. The result was 3 amazing days of incredible interviews from industry leaders and product manufacturers live from the ADJA booth on the show floor at the International DJ Expo 2007! These special interviews will be available soon.

More to come


Stay tuned for more shows to be announced very soon on the DJ Idea Sharing Podcast Network!


The Business of Mobile DJing by Rob Peters

DJ Idea Sharing Podcast Network



  • Visit our NEW Podcast Blog at PodcastForDJs.com for new episodes after June 1st, 2008.

  • Episodes from April 2008 - November 2007 can be found on Podcast archive page 1.
  • DJISPN Update: November, 2007

    DJ Idea Sharing Podcast Network Update


    This update addresses the future direction of this podcast network. Mike and Producer Steve, sit down to talk about the new sponsors, the upcoming DJ Times series, and future shows being added to the network.

    The “Update” Series will serve as the place for “DJ Idea Sharing” announcements and business. This will allow us to leave any “time-sensitive” announcements out of the regular episodes while also allowing us to maximize the amount of educational content per episode. There will be no educational content in “Update” episodes... but will likely still be entertaining... LOL!

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Date with the Rain - 37hz.

  • The Fishbowl - Episode 7: Tips

    DJ Idea Sharing Fishbowl Podcast


    Mike Fernino and Rob Peters have a discussion about DJs and gratuities. How do you accept tips graciously? What should you tell clients who ask about tipping? Should you put a clause in your contract? What is appropriate?... and what is not? This episode is sponsored by Northern Light FX.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Bass Restore - Miss Pinkster & Moonscape - 37hz.

  • The Fishbowl - Episode 6: Insurance

    DJ Idea Sharing Fishbowl Podcast


    Mike Mahoney asks Mike Fernino and Rob Peters to talk about insurance... Do you have it? Why you should... and where to get it. This episode is sponsored by the American Disc Jockey Association.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Bass Restore - Miss Pinkster & Moonscape - 37hz.

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 12: Interviews Live from Camp Mobile Beat! - Part 6

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    Camp Mobile Beat comes to a close with our final interview from the show floor with none other than Mr. Denon DJ himself, Silvio Zeppieri. Mike and Rob talk to Silvio about Denon&rsquo:s 2500 Digital Media Controller and find out more about Silvio - the DJ and the person. After that Mike returns to the studio with guest co-host Steve Fernino, to reflect on Camp Mobile Beat, talk about the upcoming DJ Idea Sharing live event, and mention a few things related to the podcast.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Monkey Symphony - Black Adam, Side to Side - Vatican DC, & Cherry Popper - Moneylingus.

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 11: Interviews Live from Camp Mobile Beat! - Part 5

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    Our Camp Mobile Beat special edition starts to wind down with 3 more interviews in Part 5. First, Andy “Cubbie” Powell gives some behind-the-scenes insights of a trade show such as Camp Mobile Beat. Next, Troy Ackerman talks about his DJ Event Planner. Finally, Ryan Burger returns with his thoughts on Camp Mobile Beat, as well as, some input on the upcoming Florida DJ Cruise, Vegas 2008, and Rob’s infamous book... LOL

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Monkey Symphony - Black Adam, Everybody - John Myers, Break 9 - Masstrack, & Cherry Popper - Moneylingus.

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 10: Interviews Live from Camp Mobile Beat! - Part 4

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    We are back with Part 4 of our live Camp Mobile Beat special edition. This episode features 3 more great interviews. Bret Agard of BC Productions and ProDJ chats with Mike and Rob about regional differences and a whole lot more. Long-time DJ Idea Sharing supporter and friend, John Hathaway shoots the breeze about everything from part-time vs. full-time to why he (as an IT Specialist) has not yet gone computerized! Finally, Mike and Rob sit down with veteran DJ and Mainline owner Frank Garcia.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Monkey Symphony - Black Adam, Complicated - Absolution Project, Zoloft - 37hz, & Cherry Popper - Moneylingus.

  • The Fishbowl - Episode 5: Guest Interaction

    DJ Idea Sharing Fishbowl Podcast


    “What do you do to interact with your guests?” Mike Mahoney and Mike Fernino explain that interactivity doesn't have to be about line dances and how interactivity can be subtle and engaging.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Bass Restore - Miss Pinkster & Moonscape - 37hz.

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 9: Interviews Live from Camp Mobile Beat! - Part 3

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    Part 3 of DJ Idea Sharing’s live Camp Mobile Beat coverage features an interview so eclectic it gets to stand on its own. Powered by Dunkin Donuts... It’s The Keith Alan Show!

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Monkey Symphony - Black Adam & Cherry Popper - Moneylingus.

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 8: Interviews Live from Camp Mobile Beat! - Part 2

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    Here comes Part 2 of DJ Idea Sharing’s series of episodes recorded live on the show floor at Camp Mobile Beat in Sturbridge, Massachusetts! This episode features interviews with Dean from Creative Imagineering, fun with “Mr. Lucky” himself - Jimmy Johnson, and some great insights with Jamie Simpson of Houserockers DJs of Pennsylvania.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Monkey Symphony - Black Adam, South Way - EchoBliss, Floating Away - Folio, & Cherry Popper - Moneylingus.

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 7: Interviews Live from Camp Mobile Beat!

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    DJ Idea Sharing returns with the first in a series of episodes recorded live on the show floor at Camp Mobile Beat in Sturbridge, Massachusetts! This episode features interviews with Dan Gagnon of Lewiston, Maine, Mike from Electronic Bargains, and the one and only Cap Capello.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Monkey Symphony - Black Adam, Derision Preemption - 37hz, Thrash & Burn - Digital Breaks, & Cherry Popper - Moneylingus.

  • The Fishbowl - Episode 4: You’ll Love This One!

    DJ Idea Sharing Fishbowl Podcast


    Mike Fernino and Mike Mahoney chat about an email that circulated locally in New England from a bride looking for a DJ. You just can't make this stuff up!

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Bass Restore - Miss Pinkster & Moonscape - 37hz.

  • The Fishbowl - Episode 3: Local Networking

    DJ Idea Sharing Fishbowl Podcast


    Mike Fernino and Rob Peters talk about one of Rob’s specialties... local networking. This question was submitted by Dave Krevalin in our original DJ Idea Sharing online forum a few months back.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Bass Restore - Miss Pinkster & Moonscape - 37hz.

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 6: The Double Shot

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    The DJ Idea Sharing Podcast Network Producer, Steve Fernino hijacks this episode to say a few words, catch you up to date, and get you ready for Camp Mobile Beat! This episode also features the final 2 interviews from the Studio 1835 series in Vegas in a special double shot: The creator of the “1% Solution,” Randy Bartlett and the author of “The Best Wedding Reception Ever,” Peter Merry.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Monkey Symphony - Black Adam, Morning After - 37Hz, Real Pain - Kraak and Smaak, The GoGetter - John Anno, & Cherry Popper - Moneylingus.

  • The Fishbowl - Episode 2: How to Make Extra Money as a Mobile DJ???

    DJ Idea Sharing Fishbowl Podcast


    Mahoney returns! In this episode, Mike Fernino and Mike Mahoney address the “How to Make Extra Money as a Mobile DJ” articles from about.com that were brought to attention by Steve Fernino in this thread at the DJ Idea Sharing forum.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Bass Restore - Miss Pinkster & Moonscape - 37hz.

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 5: The Passion of the DJ

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    In episode 5, Mike & Rob discuss passion in your performance and ethics in your business. Mike also shares a recent personal experience. This episode features another interview from the Studio 1835 series in Vegas: Ray Martinez - Crossmix founder, author, and DJ Hall of Famer.


    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Monkey Symphony - Black Adam, Echo Mover - Black Adam, Mal de Amores - Whitehouse, Just Beats - 37Hz, & Cherry Popper - Moneylingus.

  • The Fishbowl - Episode 1: Internet Marketing

    DJ Idea Sharing Fishbowl Podcast


    This is the 1st episode of our new DJ Idea Sharing “Fishbowl” series in which various hosts select topics submitted on the forum or at live “Fishbowl” events to discuss. In this episode, Mike Fernino and Rob Peters answer Dan Gagnon’s (aka leatherneck’s) question posted on our original forum about internet marketing. Feel free to submit your own “Fishbowl” topics to our new DJ Idea Sharing Forum at start.ProDJ.com.

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Bass Restore - Miss Pinkster & Moonscape - 37hz.

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 4: Changing Public Perception

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    In the 4th episode of our now bi-monthly podcast, Mike and Rob discuss several examples of how the public perceives Disc Jockeys and how to help change the public’s perception of the mobile DJ industry. This episode features another interview from the Studio 1835 series in Vegas with Larry Williams, the author of “Mind Your own Business.&rdquo

    This episode featured the following music courtesy of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network... Monkey Symphony - Black Adam, Derision Preemption - 37hz, Dead Radio Love - The Ride Theory, Baby Jump - Don Taylor f/ Marcella, A Little Bit More - Uncle Seth, & Cherry Popper - Moneylingus.

  • DJ Idea Sharing Podcast Network - Special Announcement!

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    This is a special announcement regarding the future direction of the DJ Idea Sharing Podcast and the fate of Mobile Beat Radio. A big welcome to all Mobile Beat Radio listeners!



  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 3: 3rd time is the charm

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    The third episode of DJ Idea Sharing features 2 more interviews from the Studio 1835 series in Vegas: Joe Martin from Celebration Entertainment of Kansas City, Kansas and the “GameMaster,” Scott Faver. It also features Mike & Rob discussing how to increase your revenue streams and make more $$$!


  • “Legends” Special Edition - The Chubby Checker interview

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    In the very first episode of our “Legends” special edition podcast, Mike Fernino and Rob Peters have the honor of interviewing the very first inductee to the DJ Legends of Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, the legendary Chubby Checker.
    Music featured in this episode was used by permission and can be purchased at iTunes and Amazon.com.


  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 2: Viva Las Vegas

    DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 2: Viva Las Vegas


    The second episode of DJ Idea Sharing finds Mike and Rob in fabulous Las Vegas for the 2007 Mobile Beat conference. Mike and Rob talk about the highlights of the show and discuss the first of many topics that will be shared as the foundation of future DJ Idea Sharing episodes. This episode also marks the beginning of our Las Vegas interview series from Studio 1835 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. These interviews will air on episodes from now through June. Our first 2 interviews feature Marcello Pedalino (3 time DJ of the Year) and Ryan Burger (owner of Mobile Beat & ProDJ.com.)

  • DJ Idea Sharing - Episode 1: The Inauguration

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    The first of many podcasts to come from the DJ Idea Sharing team is now available! This inaugural episode introduces you to DJ Idea Sharing founder Mike Fernino, Co-organizer/Co-host Rob Peters, and the soon to be infamous Mahoney! It takes a look back on where the DJ Idea Sharing movement has been and is now. This introduction also provides a look ahead to where DJ Idea Sharing and its podcasts intend to go... and it does it with humor, style, and professionalism.
    This episode includes a foreward by co-founder & podcast network producer, Steve Fernino.


  • Visit our NEW Podcast Blog at PodcastForDJs.com for new episodes after June 1st, 2008.

  • Episodes from April 2008 - November 2007 can be found on Podcast archive page 1.