The one and only Gina Turner joins the PLURality Podcast to reminisce on her transformative journey through music, from her roots as a young radio enthusiast to her current role as a DJ, producer, and mother. In this episode, Gina shares stories about being mentored by legends like DJ AM and the finer points of being a DJ mom. She also discusses the importance of advocacy in the music industry, reflecting on her work with her record label, Never Be Alone, and the impact of her inclusivity rider. And we finish the episode with an exclusive premiere of her new, unreleased track with Artsychoke, "Power"!

00:00 - 01:12: Introduction and Welcome to Gina Turner

01:12 - 03:06: Gina's Children and Their Music Tastes

03:06 - 07:42: Drop of the Week: Gina's Track "Cigarets"

07:42 - 09:42: The Origin of the Name Gina Turner

09:42 - 12:34: From Childhood Mixtapes to a Career in Radio

12:34 - 17:23: Gina's Fandom of Incubus and the album "Make Yourself"

17:23 - 18:10: The Challenges of Using Licensed Music

18:10 - 19:25: Moody's Drop of the Week: "Ghost Voices (Netsky Bootleg)" by Virtual Self

19:25 - 25:22: The Story Behind the Never Be Alone Record Label

25:22 - 28:26: DJ Culture in LA and Nostalgia for Past Eras

28:26 - 34:34: Being Mentored by DJ AM and Steve Aoki and The Rise of Serato

34:34 - 37:42: The Inclusivity Rider in Her Contracts and Its Impact

37:42 - 41:18: Yoga, a Neck Injury, and a New Purpose

41:18 - 43:35: Yoga in the Festival World and with Family

43:35 - 46:04: The Challenges and Rewards of Motherhood and Music

46:04 - 49:13: Gina's Unreleased Track "Power" with Artsychoke

49:13 - 51:11: The Almost-Happening of a Female DJ Reality TV Show

51:11 - 53:31: The Importance of Authenticity and Creative Expression

53:31 - 54:09: Outro and Final Sign-offs

Join Mikey, Moody and Frenchie for a special recap of Vans Warped Tour's return to Long Beach for the 30th Anniversary! This episode is packed with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the festival, from encounters with Travis Barker to Tony Hawk. We dive deep into the lore of Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman and legendary bands like Sublime, discussing everything from on-stage chaos to the unique culture of punk-rock festivals.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - 2:20 Intro: Mod Sun and the Sublime Connection02:20 - 03:58: The Professional Hosts and Production Behind the Live Stream
• 03:58 - 05:30: The Emo and Pop-Punk Pipeline to EDM
• 05:30 - 08:40: Warped Tour Recap: Travis Barker and a Tony Hawk Sighting
• 08:40 - 11:42: Insomniac's Collaboration
• 11:42 - 13:03: Discussion on the 2007 Warped Tour Lineup
• 13:03 - 14:47: The History of the Kevin Says Stage
• 14:47 - 19:15: Drop of the Week: Karate High School's "Never Give Up"
• 19:15 - 23:59: All-American Rejects Acoustic Set and the Difference in Music Distribution
• 23:59 - 26:17: Jay Crusoe's "Mainframe" and Supporting Artists
• 26:17 - 28:08: Warped Tour Activations and the Ghost Bar
• 28:08 - 30:11: The Vans Partnership and Kevin Lyman's Early Party Days
• 30:11 - 32:22: Did That Really Happen?: Kevin Lyman Lore
• 32:22 - 38:44: Behind the Scenes of the Live Stream and Working with a Crack Team
• 38:44 - 42:12: The Lore of Sublime, Lou Dog, and Their Wild Stories
• 42:12 - 47:10: The Mosh Pit, Crowd Surfing, and Festival Temperatures
• 47:10 - 54:09: Poli Van Dam's Ukulele Smash and the Warped Tour Brand

PLURality festival correspondent Mike Lennon (@icyjameslennon) is back, this time with Katherine, his raving partner in crime! The duo joins the Erin's to recap a historic year of Tomorrowland, diving into all the little details that make Tomorrowland so special!

00:00 - 01:01: Welcome and Guest Introductions: Tomorrowland 2025 Recap Begins

01:01 - 02:15: Tomorrowland Main Stage Catches Fire, Metallica to the Rescue

02:15 - 03:32: Guests React to Main Stage Fire News

03:32 - 06:05: Tomorrowland's Swift Response and Backup Plans

06:05 - 08:55: Battling Norovirus and First-Time Camping Challenges

08:55 - 10:17: The Outstanding Solution: Main Stage Rebuilt Before Doors

10:17 - 12:52: Impressive Campsite Stage and Infrastructure

12:52 - 17:04: Tomorrowland's Welcoming Atmosphere and Attention to Detail

17:04 - 25:18: Day One Experiences and Positive Crowd Vibes

25:18 - 30:15: Age Range of Attendees and "Resting Scared Face"

30:15 - 34:42: Hardstyle and House Music Preferences

34:42 - 39:23: Intimate Stages and Festival Comforts

39:23 - 44:36: Festival Fashion and Top Sets from the Weekend

44:36 - 51:12: Stages Without DJ Names and Charlotte de Witte's Performances

51:12 - 55:56: Stage Design and the Experience of the Atmosphere Stage

55:56 - 01:06:39: Must-Listen Artists and Campsite Amenities

01:06:39 - 01:12:10: User-Centric Experience and Overall Enjoyment

01:12:10 - 01:14:41: Concluding Remarks and Final Sign-of