Send us a messageNew Year’s Eve doesn’t give DJs room for autopilot, it demands intention. We kick things off with the tiny details that matter on the biggest night of the year: clean transitions, tight loadouts, smart routing, and why “Happy New Years” needs to finally retire. Then we break down a viral clip of a planner sliding down a staircase to save a dress train and use it to talk vendor awareness, timing, and how to help without becoming the main character.But the heart of this episode is a deep dive into the reaction records that never missed in 2025. From Montell Jordan into a Fresh Prince flip, to Pitbull heat, Rihanna’s “We Found Love,” Nicki’s “Super Bass,” a Hollaback Girl × Unwritten mash that crushes peak hour, and a lean, chorus-first “Dancing Queen” - we unpack why these songs still hit. You’ll get practical programming notes on when to go original vs edit, how to use double-hook entries to keep momentum, and the surprise bridges that turn “oh no” into “oh THIS is fire.”We also revisit DJC Recharge: why fewer DJs with longer sets created deeper learning, and how "connection sessions" replaced panels with real-time crate improvement. Plus, a look at 2026’s silent-disco learning model, designed to multiply voices without multiplying noise.A listener question rounds things out: how do you keep a wedding on track when the bride warns her mom will overstep? We share calm scripts, firm boundaries, and our north star: protect the couple’s vision while keeping the night moving.If you love timeless bangers, vendor craft, and sharper programming, this one’s for you. If it resonates, share it with a DJ friend and drop a review with your guaranteed floor-filler, we might feature it next week.Support the showRESOURCES & LINKSOur website. Please leave a review! - https://www.beyondthedjbooth.com/To book Joe Bunn: https://bunndjcompany.com/To book Brian B: https://djbrianbofficial.com/Joe’s Gear Finds on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/djjoebunnBrian’s Gear Finds on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/djbrianbofficialDJ Event Planner free demo: https://www.djeventplanner.com/signup.phpBrian B's Coaching Options: Https://www.thdjscreativeedge.com

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