Beyond the DJ Booth

Recent Episodes

Nov. 20, 2024

Ep. 9: Dance Floor Bans and DJ Exit Plans

Send us a text Ever wondered why some words just make your skin crawl? That's exactly where we kick off this episode of Beyond the DJ Booth. Joe's got a beef with the word "slaw," and Brian can't decide whether being called …
Nov. 13, 2024

Ep. 8: Mashups and Bathroom Maps: DJ Lessons for Introverts

Send us a text Who knew concert restroom strategies could be so entertaining? Picture this: Joe Bunn navigating the chaos of a crowded restroom with the same tactics he uses to get to the front row. Our latest "Beyond the DJ…
Nov. 6, 2024

Spicy Weddings and Fiery Mixes: From Tent Saunas to TikTok Tracks

Send us a text Ever wondered how to keep the party alive in a tent that feels more like a sauna? Join us as we recount our wild weekend DJing experiences, where the Florida heat was nothing compared to the fire on the dance …
Oct. 30, 2024

Good Luck, Babe: DJ Tips and Halloween Tricks

Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered how Halloween costumes could add flair to your DJ set, this episode is for you! We’re sharing our personal stories of costume mishaps and triumphs as we prepare for upcoming gigs. Expec…
Oct. 23, 2024

Gala Drama, Planners Gone Wild and Joe Turns 53

Send us a text Ever found yourself stuck in traffic, not knowing whether to laugh or cry? Imagine this: a simple drive from Raleigh to Charlotte morphs into a four-hour adventure, thanks to the unexpected chaos of election s…
Oct. 16, 2024

Pay Your DJ or Pass the Pickles

Send us a text Can a sandwich really make or break your day? We think so! Join us as we share our guilty pleasures in the world of subs (yes, sandwiches). As our chat shifts gears, Brian delights us with a creative fusion of…

About the Hosts

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Joe Bunn

Co-Host

Joe Bunn started his DJ career at the age of 14 in Eastern North Carolina. In the late 90s, he started Bunn DJ Company. The company grew from a couple of DJs to 25 of the area’s best mobile DJs. Over the years, Bunn DJ Company has expanded to Charleston, SC, Charlotte, NC, Richmond, VA, San Diego, CA, and Bozeman, Montana. The company performs at thousands of weddings, private, corporate and charity events yearly.
Joe still DJs almost every weekend, but in recent years has been helping other entrepreneurs across the country grow their businesses by giving seminars, consulting, recording podcasts, doing workshops, and producing videos.
In addition, he is the founder of The DJ’s Vault, a members only website for mobile DJs to learn how to grow their businesses. He is also part owner of a DJ software company called Crate Hackers, and is the owner/founder of Bunn Gear that makes portable DJ booths.

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Brian Buonassissi

Co-Host

One of the premier destination private event DJs, Brian B travels around the world DJing some of the most luxurious events. When he isn’t on a plane or behind the decks somewhere, he can be found giving back to the industry by speaking at various industry events, writing for various blogs and publications, leading his own crowd-sourced coaching group, or recording episodes of this podcast. After living in the Big Apple for 11 years, Brian moved in April 2022 to Raleigh, NC with his wife, Tara, their now 4-year-old daughter, Annie, and 9-year-old teacup morkie, Tucker.