The Gist Congress, the Potency Problem, and How To!
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Feb 18, 2026 Stuart (Stu), an aspiring DJ and former music journalist now in law/human rights, asks how to break in. Tom Nash, Australian DJ and founder of Starfuckers, shares craft, resilience, and practical tips. They discuss what separates true DJs from hobbyists. Conversations cover reading the room, building a night, dealing with setbacks, and marketing your first shows.
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Congressional Inertia And Executive Power
- Mike Pesca argues Congress is inert: it resists extreme change and incremental fixes alike.
- Real policy shifts now happen through executive action rather than legislative potency.
First Gig Taught Him Crowd Focus
- Tom Nash DJed his first time for 500 people after being told where the play button was.
- He learned that most of the crowd didn't notice technical mistakes because they were there for the club.
Learn DJing In The Deep End
- Tom Nash tells aspirant DJs to learn by doing and get out of the bedroom.
- He says technical skills are secondary early and improve faster in live settings.