One Phat DJ Podcast Comes To An End
All good things must come to an end. It’s a marvellous cliché that seems rather apt with the announcement I am about to make…
The September 2008 mix of the One Phat DJ Podcast will, unfortunately, be the last - ever!
It’s been a difficult decision to make after three years of podcasting but it’s a decision I have to make for the greater good. Personal circumstances have changed and the music and media industry are establishing tighter regulations with regards to sharing and broadcasting online.
I have gained a huge following from listeners worldwide, with positive support from producers, artists and label owners far and wide, even setting trends according to some.
As those close to me already know, it’s something I’ve been considering long and hard - I’m particularly sad about it, to be honest. I’ve loved producing the podcast, not only for the reception it receives but as I also thoroughly enjoy the music featured and especially enjoy mixing.
This isn’t to say it’s the end of One Phat DJ though - just the end of the regular podcast schedule. I shall be working to get back into DJing live around the UK so keep checking back to the official One Phat DJ website and Facebook Group for the latest on that. There are also several spin-off projects in the pipeline too - these will be announced as and when they’re launched.
So, be sure to download the final mix of the One Phat DJ Podcast, scheduled for release on Friday 12th September 2008 at 7pm BST. For those who are subscribed in iTunes, it will automatically download for you. For those who aren’t, what have you been doing all this time? Subscribe now and enjoy the last 51 mixes while you’re at it.
Finally, thank you for all the support during the project. It couldn’t - and wouldn’t - have happened without the 1,800 regular subscribers and thousands of downloads every month. Knowing so many people were enjoying the music, eagerly awaiting each mix, has been my main motivation. It’s so rewarding it reached such heights, mostly for the love.
Everybody loves house music!
No Way! Gutted!
Sukhi Dehal
27 Aug 08 at 10:16 pm
Sad, sad news Si.
Frankly amazed that you have been able to devote so much energy to it over the last few years with work and family commitments - gawd knows I would have struggled.
Keep playing the music - it’s in your soul!!
Cole
27 Aug 08 at 10:23 pm
R.I.P OPDJ Podcast!
A lot of sad friends, subscribers, and fans, but im sure with all that extra time you will concentrate on bigger ad better projects.
Cheers mate. And here is one for all the times “With A Twist” was left on a loop.
And yes i would be honourd to work on the artwork of the final release.
Hats off we salute you!
Gareth Brown
27 Aug 08 at 10:38 pm
OPDJ, I just want to say thanks for the mixes. You were my biggest inspiration for starting my own site and for sharing the same love and passion for house music and mixing. I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors. K j A M
Keith
27 Aug 08 at 11:11 pm
Si, just a sincere thanks to the many hours, and i mean hours of enjoyment you have provided me for the last couple of years. I first downloaded the “Turkey Project” before mine and my new wife’s honeymoon back in 2006 and it’s sort of become our “honeymoon” mix, it’s one i play over and over again while remembering being sat on the beach. It’s things like that you can never put a price on. Good luck in everything you do. i’m subscribed to the facebook group. if you’re ever in the north west, i’ll be there. Keep ya chin up lad and keep on mixing!!! i’m sure you have many good things to come……
Dave
28 Aug 08 at 12:44 am
DaFoonkyBastard
28 Aug 08 at 7:47 am
Thanks a lot for the good noise…
It’s a sad news… sadder it is to read it’s about music business…
Take Care.
Luc From France
Luc
28 Aug 08 at 7:58 am
Sad to hear that mate. It’s been an experience and an honour to provide artwork over the last 5 months (!)
Whatever projects you have up yer sleeve, I’ll wager you’ll hit them with as much passion and dedication.
I look forward to seeing OPDJ live in action ; )
Good luck mate!
Sam Hardacre
28 Aug 08 at 8:34 am
Nooo! What am I going to have on endless loop in my car now?
Seriously, Thanks for your brilliant mixes over the years! I was always planning on knocking up some artwork for one one day, but alas, not to be.
Make the last one a belter mate! And good luck with the future.
Chris
28 Aug 08 at 9:01 am
oh oh oh my
Very bad news. I’ve been connected to this podcast for years. I used to download every update as soon as possible. Thanks, thanks, thanks a lot from Spain. It’s been a pleasure listening to your mixes every month…
I hope we will have good news from you in the future!!
Alberto
Alberto
28 Aug 08 at 11:38 am
Gutted to hear this but respect your decision. Thanks for all the awesome mixes you have provided us with - your time and dedication is 100% appreciated! Not sure what I’m going to do without my regular dose of funky house music…however, I’m looking forward to the one-off projects you have planned.
All the best Si,
Pete from London
Peter
28 Aug 08 at 11:58 am
Its a shame you are calling it a day. All good things must come to an end and I suppose at least you are going out with a bang. Glad you got to make your 50th episode. That in itself is an achievement. Your podcast was one of the few out there that really inspired me with my own podcast because it was the only one out there that was actually any good. Stay in touch.
Paul Velocity
28 Aug 08 at 1:19 pm
The end of regular podcasts is a saddening thought, but as long as One Phat DJ Lives on to mix again, all is good! It’s going to be a bit upsetting without my regular funky house fix though
Thanks for the prospect of something in the future - So long as you’ll still be in the scene, there is no reason to get too upset.
All the best for the future
Paul H
29 Aug 08 at 12:23 am
I don’t think I’ll be far behind you tbh mate. Thinking about it, after paying for tunes, hosting, and podcast license means less money to play with when it comes to snowboarding season
Not worth the hassle of a nasty law suit either as I am sure they’ll catch up soon, esp with what I have been hearing from a source I have 
Need to make sure you get your a$$ up to my end of the country for a nice cold one soon.
Respect. Stay Safe.
Si
Si Philp
29 Aug 08 at 8:39 am
I only just found you a few weeks ago and loved the ease of access to such great music. I loved introducing you to all my frinds and work mates. Warmups and crushendos. I will continue to listen to with a smile and a happy hart wherever I here ur music
x TTFN x
Chelsea Buns
30 Aug 08 at 10:50 am
No more high quality house-mixtapes during my jogging trips…
So I want to say thank you for all the excellent mixestapes from the past.
Sad greetings from Bavaria, South Germany.
Oliver
1 Sep 08 at 5:05 pm
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2 Sep 08 at 10:30 pm
Damn! I liked your mixes so much!
Be well,
love and peace from Slovenia,
Tomi
tomi
3 Sep 08 at 1:26 am
What a huge shame. I eagerly anticipated the next mix every month! Such good funky tunes religiously.
I hope it won’t be the last time I hear a mix from the One Phat DJ!
All the best!
David
4 Sep 08 at 10:06 am
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12 Sep 08 at 6:39 pm
Gutted, dude!! Have really enjoyed your funky beats. My top two favourite mixes: 1) ‘Beautiful Beats’ - uplifting in the best possible way. Every tune was awesome, and the mix class. 2) ‘Two Be in Love’ - the whole thing is good, but the first track is sublime, Axwell, I Found You - first time i heard it was on here. On liseting 134 its still as good!
Hope you get yerself DJing over here in New York soon…
D-Nizzle
13 Sep 08 at 3:24 am
Shocked that OPDJ is coming to an end. Its been an awesome journey and Si Jobling is definately up there with the Mark Doyles of this world.
Hope we havent heard the last of ya Si, keep on spinning those funky sounds.
Fan bloody tastic!
WesWavertree
WesWavertree
14 Sep 08 at 8:38 pm
Certainly a HUGE bummer for us. I do many a long bike ride and I look forward to loading up the podcasts and spinning for a few hours. I’ll have to look for some new phare, I guess.
I have relatives in the UK, so next time I’m over, I hope you’re spinning somewhere, too.
Peace.
PhatPhil
15 Sep 08 at 4:23 pm
Well thank you for the past couple of years, with out question your Podcasts have remained my favourites. In the last couple of years i have subscribed and unsubscribed to many, but your high quality productions have remained the highlight of my arual pleasure. You have made many a long journey, and workout in the gym bearable.
Thanks again, and i look forward to your next projects
Darren
15 Sep 08 at 7:57 pm
Hi One Phat DJ
Man im so sad the here that your finishing. Just want to say that I have enjoyed all your mixes. You brought House Music to a lot of people. Good luck in whatever you decide to do. And if possible come back.
Respect to you!
Al
Al
18 Sep 08 at 2:49 pm
Si,
It was beautiful and delicious whilst it lasted. Cheers for some fantastic music. I’ll be keeping the podcasts for certain. Something to let my kids listen to in years to come!!
Peace Out fella
Bernes
Bernes
19 Sep 08 at 9:42 pm
each and every podcast is a classic and will be cherished, thank you. please will you do a set at my 40th in 2011?
Nette
21 Sep 08 at 1:21 pm
Well without being too sad about the news……Let’s just say you will be a big miss to me here in the US. I am Geordie lad living in Atlanta and I can tell you first hand that none of the tunes here come even close to the banging mixes you have knocked out over the last couple of years……. I greatly look forward to the come back. Si if you ever find a set in Atlanat let me know I will be there with all the gang….PeaceOutPlayer
Nicholas Brown
30 Sep 08 at 12:54 am
Sorry to hear this… big fan! I love the groovy funky sounds… wish you the very best!
cheers, Femous
Femous
3 Oct 08 at 1:26 pm
I’m sad to hear that the monthly podcasts have come to a end. They have been eagerly awaited by many of us fans. I’m sure you had good reasons for not continuing, and trust your decision.
Best of luck to you and yours in the future and hopefully you’ll keep spinning and mixing.
Mags
Magnus from Norway
4 Oct 08 at 4:12 pm