Jive Buddies

Ton Voon & Paul Jeffery
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Ton and Paul chat about their fun on the Ceroc & Modern Jive dance floor. Like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast

  1. Episode 88: Tony Riccardi - A Deep Dive into a Top DJ's Methods

    3D AGO

    Episode 88: Tony Riccardi - A Deep Dive into a Top DJ's Methods

    Tony Riccardi returns to the podcast to tell us how he puts his music together for weekenders and freestyles. Hear how he uses "guidelines" instead of "playlists". Guess the magic track that he played at Swish. Find out why 40 Years is such a special song for him. This is going to be a deep dive into a DJ's thoughts!   Chapters: Tony's first DJ gig [1:07] How to put a playlist together [2:50] Avoiding "same old, same old" music [6:15] Using guidelines, instead of playlists [9:10] Getting the floor back [13:00] Paul's Motown memories [14:05] How long did it take Teddy Swim's The Door to get onto Tony's playlist [16:35] Overplayed songs [17:20] Dealing with requests [18:35] Tony's magic track at Swish [20:45] 40 Years by Tone Damli - why Tony loves this song [24:35] Is a 4 hour playlist four times harder than a 1 hour playlist? [26:50] Thoughts on slowing down the tempo towards the end of the night [29:55] Older music for the older crowd? [35:40] Ton and Paul have to get to the next Sunday Exciter freestyle [39:20] Summary [41:00] Up next [42:00]   Listen to how Tony started his dance journey in last year's interview at https://open.spotify.com/episode/32gwWLlISmGrimUhWklILJ?si=kgqR2JvnQTi4TWWmhheQTQ   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18LVULeM5y/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    42 min
  2. Episode 87: Bethan & Dan - Finding Modern Jive as a New Hobby Together

    MAR 10

    Episode 87: Bethan & Dan - Finding Modern Jive as a New Hobby Together

    We met a cheeky married couple early in their dance journey, and wanted to know what made them go (spoiler: Tiktok!), what their first class was like, and how it fits into the rest of their social life. There's a lotta laughs in this episode!   Chapters: How did you find out about dancing? [0:45] Beginner's class expectations [3:50] Bethan whisked away while Dan stuck on his own [5:20] Dan finds private lessons [7:00] First couple of freestyles [10:30] Comparing themselves to the original TikTok video [14:35] When the Jive Buddies first met Bethan [16:20] What Bethan does when Dan is sitting out [18:38] Their social life before dancing [19:50] Why changing partners in the lesson helps your dancing [22:30] Dan tries to dance with everyone in a freestyle, using the "octopus" move first [24:40] Bachata classes [28:30] Dan more confident with bachata [30:40] Summary [31:10] Wrap up [32:10]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChQjNkP5g/?mibextid=wwXIfr    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    33 min
  3. Episode 86: Nic Lewis - Kicking Off Her Classes in Burton-Upon-Trent

    MAR 3

    Episode 86: Nic Lewis - Kicking Off Her Classes in Burton-Upon-Trent

    New Ceroc teacher Nic Lewis has recently started her classes at the relaunched Burton-upon-Trent venue, owned and operated by Ceroc Inspire. We chat with her to find out whose idea it was, what she did to advertise it, and hear about her solutions in adapting to the unique challenges of this venture.   Chapters: Intro First gig at Ashbourne [1:05] Creating social group to get to know each other [2:00] Dancing in a pub [3:10] Social group going to Northwich [4:20] Background to opening Burton [6:00] Advertising the launch [8:20] Overcoming teaching in a narrow room [12:40] Teaching on the same level as the class [16:00] Keeping numbers up [17:55] Importance of a good taxi team [18:40] Talking to new lead dancers [21:00] Shout outs to the taxi team [21:40] Why Burton is a good venue [24:20] Freestyle + challenges [24:50] Setting challenges to get a dance [26:00] Etiquette of walking onto dance floor + slotting [27:30] How does Nic choose the intermediate routine? [29:50] Add musicality moves [31:00] Summary [34:00] Wrap up [35:00]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1HdTCLErVQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    36 min
  4. Episode 85: Season 2 Favourites

    FEB 24

    Episode 85: Season 2 Favourites

    What a year it has been! We look back at some of our favourite episodes and highlights of a fantastic year of interviews and fun and laughter!   Listen to our favourite episodes: NRG weekender review with Jan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4omCoRNYe0Mvz3FvxdWdVN?si=Glj84gMxQIODJPs-v3eCdw  Lucy's Me-Time story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VtDX2y9Sa8piouslcEUca?si=iXJtYpIsSCOusyWdJYttag  The love for Essie Jo: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2eivKS62aZnO0nttpBCBLG?si=Fhd8XcfKQOe2fzUm5jWTkA  Lesley's dating on the dance floor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71mZJGowcWKH4Cz7Lc9hQg?si=qL5gzhwSRzmzMmMMv-nvhQ  Sue O'Reilly and the Ceroc Angels: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Dw9TY8exXQQchlLBEgR4T?si=3qAlNI-5TROUVDBzSFateg  Gen Z dancer Monica launching Season 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tgdeW0lrGElQJDJ8w6MHu?si=LGcWiT20TAufBR9Wf-eMbA    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    29 min
  5. Episode 84: Martin - The Collective Euphoria of Dance

    FEB 17

    Episode 84: Martin - The Collective Euphoria of Dance

    Martin tells us about his love of disco and trance music and how he's trying to find the moments of "collective euphoria" in Ceroc. His sports psychologist background gives us unique insights into different learning experiences, micro-expressions and how there's a third person when you dance as a couple. It's a fascinating discussion!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    42 min
  6. Episode 83: Holly - Sensual Connections in Dance

    FEB 10

    Episode 83: Holly - Sensual Connections in Dance

    Holly joins us again for a fascinating discussion on sensual connection in dance. It's an open and honest conversation and we were brave enough to bring up the famous George Bernard Shaw quote "dancing is a perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire".   Listen to Holly's thoughts on other forms of dance connection at https://open.spotify.com/episode/64Y1OLgDVL738Wv6mubdC0?si=gbNML4RuR8CXRAjquqwHfg    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    32 min
  7. Episode 82: Rickie & Zoe - Early Ceroc Impressions From A Millenial Couple

    FEB 3

    Episode 82: Rickie & Zoe - Early Ceroc Impressions From A Millenial Couple

    We discover how the young Rickie and Zoe got into Ceroc. Their first experiences were scary, but one enjoys it and the other one loves it! Listen to their thoughts on this joint activity. Stay tuned for their news at the end!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    38 min
  8. Episode 81: Jordan Fellows - Follows His Dreams

    JAN 27

    Episode 81: Jordan Fellows - Follows His Dreams

    Jordan travelled across the country to follow his dream. Hear how he went from the East Midlands to South Wales via chill-out events in the Bristol area to owning a franchise in Somerset. It's an inspirational story of how a young man's dream became a reality.   Listen to an interview with his co-owner, Shannon Finn, at https://open.spotify.com/episode/6d6oWd2wqbICYfEAc98nt6    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    42 min
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Ton and Paul chat about their fun on the Ceroc & Modern Jive dance floor. Like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast

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  • Creator
    Ton Voon & Paul Jeffery
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
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