Before Algorithms: How DJs Built Culture

Building 341 · Jul 21, 2026 · 1h 2m · transcript

Before algorithms decided what we listened to, DJs built culture.

In this episode of Building 341, we talk about the era when radio DJs introduced new music, built communities, and connected people from every background. From Ted Shred and Chico radio history to One Spoon of Chocolate, hip-hop culture, and discovering audiences you never expected—this conversation is about the people who shaped the music before streaming ever existed.

Who was the DJ that put you onto the music you still love today?

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