Season 1, Episode 12: Clang the DJ

In this episode of Clang the Podcast, Smiley and Pete are joined by superstar DJ Jamie Taylor. They discuss Jamie's experiences DJing at the Rewind festivals, his approach to reading the crowd and playing the right songs, and his love for music from the Britpop and alternative eras.

They also share surreal moments from their own DJing experiences and the importance of giving the audience what they want. The conversation highlights the nostalgia and credibility of bands at festivals like Rewind, where both popular and left-field acts receive a great response. In this part of the conversation, Jamie Taylor shares some of his experiences as a DJ, including tailoring his sets to different audiences and the times he got it wrong.

They also discuss embarrassing moments when interacting with celebrities. In this final part of the conversation, Jamie Taylor shares two more entertaining stories. The first story involves meeting Joe Strummer and feeling awkward while trying to make conversation. The second story takes place at a corporate gig where Jamie encounters a bird in a gym and has to pretend it's alive. The conversation ends with Jamie recalling a memorable encounter with David Beckham at an Oasis concert.

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