EASTMAN with Dj Ron | London Something Podcast

[@JBulla2539]

Its cannot be overstated enough the importance of Eastman to the scene, deserves a knighthood

[@LondonSomething1994]

100%

[@anthonyrupert5895]

Fuck knighthood... The streets respect worth 100 times more

[@rissonedacrissone]

I said the same thing forget King Charles it’s all about the king guvna general Eastman

[@bandolerouk6665]

Million percent should be getting some major recognition for his massive contribution to our beloved scene.

[@Left_it]

Ask yourself why Benjamin Zephaniah turned down the knighthood

[@ultrafunkldn6618]

Legend is a overused word these day but Eastman is a living legend. Thanks for giving us Kool FM

[@Boobydoogle]

Yea man 🔥

[@LondonSomething1994]

A True Living legend.

[@DJ_Matty_P]

Im extremely honoured to say that I know this man and love him dearly. He put me on his station in 1999 after Det had introduced me to him. Over the 4 years I DJ'ed for him I havent got one bad or even slightly negative word to say about him. One thing i do joke about is that I always had to remind East (every six months) that the clocks changed in the middle of my show, texting him a few hours before asking what time he wanted me, then after a few minutes of him arranging things, he would get back to me. I grew up in Kent listening to Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, Electro...but when the Rave scene kicked in, I was hooked. There were a few raves round these ways but, when there were no raves on, we used to somehow have copies of things like Ron & SL on Kool, Jungle Fever, The Eclipse/Edge all on cassette tape (who would have thought years later this boy from Kent would perform at a Fever event). I would listen all week in class, i would fall asleep and wake up to the music. Him and Suzie are part of the foundations of Hardcore/Jungle/Drum and Bass, the pillars, a cornerstone, and will always be remembered for that. No words can describe the effect and legacy him and Suzie (plus Smurf, and all the others involved from day 1) have had. The scene and music in it would not be the same if it wasnt for them. Big up Ron for these brilliant interviews. Although I was in the scene, these chats have completed educated me about the music we all love, its history, locations, players, conflicts, and victories. Also big up for the role you played in it yourself, a massive influence to me and many others 🙏 Big up Eastman. Love from all the corners of the scene and from me ❤❤❤

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Hallelujah!! I love this man!! Eastman the peoples' man!! His golden legacy lives on. Thank you DJ Ron for delivering this! Looking forward to listening to this.

[@tomlebree]

And again 🤣

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

@@tomlebree Hahaha I can't get enough of this!

[@jimbojankerson5610]

I was born in America in 83. Grew up on so many different types of music throughout the 80s and 90s. I always gravitated towards hip hop and dance as a young one. Toward the end of high school, in 98-99 I was introduced into Jungle/DnB from a good friend. I have never looked back since. I love this culture and the music that stemmed from it and how it spread over to my area and beyond. It is so interesting to learn about all this and to see how it continues to grow and impact younger generations. Truly a special thing for us all. Thank you, Ron for sharing so many detailed interviews with these legendary originators, yourself included. I feel even more educated after I watch these interviews with my heros. My crew and I over here in the US are still producing, djing and throwing events in our area. We aren't famous but we known here and are so happy to be a tiny cog in this massive wheel. Just wanted to share that with you because without this culture I wouldn't be who I am today. Respect.

[@djunclephill422]

❤️❤️❤️

[@AD-pr3xb]

big up jungle dnb worldwide ♥️♥️♥️🍄🍄🍄💊💊💊

[@scarbsmandem]

big Jank! Well said...^^Canadian

[@Rai_S82]

❤

[@leonworden6879]

I’m from a small city, called Preston, in Lancashire. I had no business hearing a Kool FM tape in 1993 but nevertheless, I did. It was the December show with DJ Ron, five 0 and Moose. I played that tape all the time. Never got to the third birthday party but I did go to a few Roasts at the Astoria. I’m stuck in the 90s and listen frequently to old Kool fm tapes on Mixcloud and the likes. Maximum respect Eastman, Susie G, Smurf and the whole family.

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks for all the energy you were sending the scene from Preston. Trust me even the the smallest city’s and towns and villages played their part in making this scene what it was and is today and for that I thank and salute every single one of you. ☺️🫡💯

[@harry.flashman]

​@@LondonSomething1994 im so glad to have had this scene as our thing growing up. amazing times in the 90s fond fond memories

[@JBulla2539]

Need to comment before I even started listening because I know how good it will be already. Thinking back to listening to Kool throughout my youth, taping all the sets, setting my alarm so i could wake up in the middle of the night to turn the tape over, Big up Eastman, Smurf, Susie and all the DJs and MCs who repped this amazing station

[@FatTrampProductions]

Same here bro

[@LondonSomething1994]

Setting an alarm to turn the tape over. Love that ❤

[@Jonny_Does_Breaks]

Setting an alarm to flip the tape. That’s dedication. As a kid the pirates were everything

[@readventurekids]

Ron, you're one of the best interviewers that I've seen at allowing guests to feel comfortable enough to speak and provide extra information without you having to keep jumping in to move the interview along. In so many interviews I hear these days it seems that the interviewer's voice takes up a lot of the valuable air time. They seem to feel the need to jump in when there's a short pause, not realising that these moments are often the points when guests are evaluating the next nugget of information they're going to provide (often the most interesting parts). This often results in an interview sounding just like a series of short questions and answers. You listen to what your guests say and use the information they've given to build the next question on, offering much deeper insight. Most importantly, it's clear that your guests really like you and feel comfortable with sharing their most poignant memories. Great stuff!

[@niteglow980]

Massive respect to Eastman. Always been there. Kool FM, absolute cornerstone of our scene. 🙏🏽🔊

[@OriginalLondonPirateRadio]

Eastman was name i used to here on Kool FM all the time and wondered, who is this Eastman all the DJ's and MC's keep bigging. What an absolute legend he is to the entire UK underground sound

[@Baber1]

Where would jungle be without Eastman... that is too difficult of a scenario to imagine... he has contributed so much that I believe it would actually be a different scene without him. He is, literally, walking talking living breathing jungle music. Salute to the Governor General.

[@stringzoflife]

Such a beautiful, beautiful, heartfelt moment towards the end when they are both chocking back tears. Kool Fm is an institution of the hardcore jungle scene.

[@andreasjacovides4800]

Eastman big love for your support when I had my record shop in Harlow essex . As you know I am half Maltese as well . Lots of live to you and family . Big up Trevor . Also a big thank you to SL navi and Ron Most defiantly the Jungle Don for all the beautiful music you brought to so many people lives . Kindest regards Andreas .

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Respect Andreas!!

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

@@andreasjacovides4800 Eastman and the Kool FM family really gave our community a lot and they created this culture which we celebrate. It's such an emotional but proud moment. Big up all the crew!! It's nothing but love!!

[@peterolley7159]

Ah mate I’m born and bread In Harlow still here unfortunately was the shop the one opposite the bus stop that’s the one that remember being around in the height of the raving days or was the one in post office walk ? I went to both to buy tickets for the roller express and rain dances you must remember Pepe the Dj too

[@andreasjacovides4800]

Post office walk the other only lasted 6 months . Yes a goid Msn Pepe . I am close friends wirh his son .

[@andreasjacovides4800]

@@peterolley7159 just to say Pete God bless snd as you know a lot of good old school people in Harlow ❤️

[@vinman3057]

50 in 2 weeks, from colchester, we use to drive to Telepathy in a transit , 6 ,7 of us . We were that young and small we use to dance in back of van driving home down the A12 😂😅 🙂

[@CrissyCriss]

Eastman deserves the highest of honours, nothing else. I owe this man a lot, nothing but love 👊🏻

[@djhightoweruk]

Big love for Eastman and everyone involved with Kool, iconic

[@FatTrampProductions]

Bloody great interview, I’m just cheesed off it’s finished

[@Dubsta-qb3mi]

A brilliant podcast I'm 47 now and for watching how the scene progressed through the years and being a very lucky individual to experience that and to watch one of the for fathers tell hus story of the rise of the first pirate station's that I discovered has mad me proud to be part of the drum n bass jungle scene this music will forever be in my soul

[@Baber1]

Oh. My. God. The man. The legend. Salute to Governor General Eastman. I and the whole jungle community owe this man so, so much and I have no way to repay. He's is, literally, a hero of mine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Eastman. Still not come to terms with a world without you. Total love and concrete rispek.

[@kristofookaa]

Pressure X // Skibadee // Shocking B, This is what I grew up listeing to, Kool FM gave me that at 14 years old and im now 44 and watching this podcast and I FEEL PROUD :D I did pirate radio in my area and I know how it worked and for Eastman and the others behind the scenes to of kept Kool running for such a long time is literately a miricle believe with DTI and other obsticles ect its immense. Massive respct for this guy, big up Rons :D

[@djunclephill422]

Kool tapes were like gold bars as 19 year old in Oxford City. Salute Eastman Ron ✌🏾

[@patrickwilliams6143]

If Eastman didn't do what he did in the beginning, then who even knows if the scene makes it the way it did. Eastman, G, we ain't never met, we probably never will but thankyou, you made my life better for real.

[@djunclephill422]

❤️❤️❤️

[@omarchowdhury2083]

I feel the same way man ❤

[@HazardousMusik]

This is overall the best podcast...... I love the fact East & Sue & the Kool family is keeping it moving...

[@T-Cuts-Mined]

waaaah!! Absolute hero of the scene.Big ups Ron.

[@justyna4276]

Eastman is a top man. Big him up. 30 years ago I went to jungle fever, I was 17ish and the door man wouldn't let me in. When I saw Eastman I gave him my best speech and he told the door man to let me in. Big him up everything time.

[@EdSoloUK]

Great interview, big up Eastman

[@gyhghjj5448]

Kool Fm Bday Bash@ Astoria if u know u know one of my best rave .. after I hopped on the 176 bus back home ..Big up Kool wid K..94 oi yeah Dj Younghead set...fire

[@user-ki5mo8ok8l]

Eastman take a bow. Handing over Kool was the right thing to at the right time and what this will do is continue on the legacy of what you built all those years ago for another 30 years plus. As middle age man, I’m pleasantly impressed and happy with the direction the new Kool has gone into and feel its new lease of life is exactly what the Jungle/DnB scene needs. Now go and enjoy your new life ❤🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ButchDingle76]

Now this is THE interview I wanna see!! ,absolute don, stone cold legend, props to you Ron for getting this one!, elusive man he rarely does interviews, proper lowkey ,proper g! was lucky enough to meet him once when I mc'd on kool on chefs show bout ten years back when I was making tune, first thing he said to me after saying hello was after I told him I'm Cardiff was ''your a sheepshagger!!!?? I thought you man was from Bristol??!!'' looool absolute legend in this jungle ting

[@gs4khistian]

Kool FM will never die! Nice one, Ron!

[@Baber1]

Even more emotional 2nd time around.... still a bit overwhelmed and speechless having watched it. Deep. Its deep man. Eastman we miss you. Governor General of all a UK.

[@Planetugm]

Big respect to Dj Ron! Such a legendary Geeza! Wicked interview with Eastman👊🏼

[@VoicemC]

Yes Ron ! Another fantastic episode. Thank you so much. Salute the Guvnor General Eastman. What a life, what an achievement! One of the most influential people in music’s history. So much love and respect for you both. Had me 😢 too ! 🫡🫡

[@gort700]

Glad i saved time for this. Absolute top work Ron,so many amazing stories i would never have known. Bravo, sir 👏 💪 🏆

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

This was so emotional. Kool FM 4 Life!!

[@RenegadeRaveArchives]

Big up Eastman! Kool was one of the soundtracks to my teens, 20s and 30s, never forgotten, always loved! Nuff respect, and thank you, sir!

[@TheBizzyBScience]

yes, bro, this is legendary. Big up you and Phill

[@Jungle_Riddims]

Thank you Eastman and Suzy! Jungle would not be the same without you.I would not be the same without Jungle.Respect!💚👊✌🙌

[@paulamoah5124]

What a story, wow!

[@FDCLDN]

Kool is for the Connoisseurs, listened since my school days, respect Eastman

[@CityKingsMattD]

The second Birthday bash that Eastman can't remember here was at Curtain Road Shoreditch, I was there and as usual it was rockin, this is before Shoreditch was like it is now, it was basically a warehouse on a back street in an area where nothing was happening lol

[@MattCuddeford]

Love for Eastman!! That is an absolute pearl of wisdom at the end, big up guys ❤

[@maximillianworrell2347]

Thanks

[@LondonSomething1994]

Man thank you so much. We genuinely appreciate your support for us, we are truly grateful 💯❤️

[@timgstar3585]

What a incredible insight of history that I would never of got to know about thanks Ron and eastman 🙏

[@GetDarker]

Huge respect to Eastman for his momentous influence and contribution. So glad you got him in the chair for this powerful history and passionate interview. Kool couldn't be in a safer pair of hands.

[@maximillianworrell2347]

Wouldn't say I'm a head but always loved jungle - grateful for these history lessons Ron - moved to Hackney from Kent recently and proud to live in a neighbourhood steeped in a history like this. Big love x

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks for watching, supporting the episodes and hope you’re enjoying the borough.

[@worldwidedrumandbassshow8370]

I have watched 100s of interviews regarding the scene, But this one cut me deep and made me smile. Big up Eastman & DJ Ron

[@JBulla2539]

I have to say as well I am very grateful for these podcasts Ron, being 44 yrs old my raving and record buying days are long long gone, but liking and subscribing to this and hearing these great stories makes me feel like I am still supporting the jungle scene even if in a tiny way

[@mikegav8247]

Eastman is a serious pioneer of the highest level. A livin legend and underground don. Respect, love and best of health to the big man ❤.

[@DjSteveF]

A privilege listening to two friends chat about something so precious to them, a beautiful thing. It's rare that i watch a show consistently, but with yourself as one of the most natural interviewers I've watched, im hooked since coming across your show. Im working myself through each and everyone with great joy and picking up so much about the history of the scene. Everyone needs to click that subscribe button. THANKYOU

[@2_Bangers167]

Lovely interview! Big up Eastman. One of the greats of the scene ✊️

[@Bobbibouchersmumwasright]

1:33:00 that was probably a true story as well… thanks for all the memories Monday mornings at school was about who taped Super Sunday the day before!! Loool… ( the real super Sunday before sky teefed it!)

[@scorn_77]

Thank you Eastman - Living legend, really enjoyed the candid interview.

[@peoplehear]

Can't help but think 12:00 to 12:07 is for all if us how kool fm means feels regradless of drama u just wana feel bless. Bigup eastman & ron

[@supersharpshots]

X amount of respect and love king boss East.

[@fluxsta]

Thank you Ron and big up to the legacy of what Eastman and many of the originators brought. Kool FM is yours and it it was a pleasure to get to play on Kool FM myself. 🎉👍🙏

[@ukjunglegaragegrime]

Great interview, thanks Eastman & Ron. Would be wicked to see some more industry people on the podcast, Tony Fordham from Good Looking would be an interesting one

[@outlawandwize]

I have so much respect for this man and what he has done for our scene in London! 100%❤ Daniel James/ Outlaw.

[@kristofookaa]

Another thing for Eastman to read, When I was a 14 year old kid, I got my old man to take me to a CB radio shop to find out how to make a good ariel for cheap. I lived in south London and my Kool FM signal was rubbish, so I made this ariel with cable trunking and 3 core flex cable and the connectors and soldered it all together, EVERY SUNDAY I would get this ariel and hang out my bedroom window and throw this contrapction on my dads roof just so I could listen to Super Sunday and make my recordings of my favorite DJs and MCs which I still have on my old TDK 90s :D Thank you Eastman respect :D

[@silkster2008]

Real love!....Blessings Ron Blessings Eastman and the whole crew for years of greatness. East4Life

[@graemebloom3105]

This hit differently... for all the right reasons!

[@dustyfingaz76]

Great podcast no excellent podcast From the foundation. Many parts resonated with me personally. As a man born and bred in hackney I remember so much of these times. KOOL fm is part of my growing up and still have all my tapes and the memories of what I’ve personally witnessed or just remember the stories at that time. I was lucky enough in my career to play on a handful of stations including rinse and have no doubt at all in my mind that this is truly the next level of greatness for KOOL and for all those involved. There isn’t even a list of people I could say would be the best people other than Geeneus and family to maintain the levels of KOOL. I know only a little of the passion it takes to run radio and Gee and co are the ones the only ones to take this task. So peace love manners and respect to Eastman, Susie and every single player and chess parts that made up the greatest jungle / DNB station in the world. I am proud to be from hackney To the present and future ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kaotekdj]

Absolute legend, Kool did so much for our scene. I had a mix tape that I recorded from Kool in the early 90's (just when hardcore was transitioning to jungle) that I took to Thailand and got it played at the cactus bar on Had Rin at the full moon party

[@D-No974]

Rar! Wotta wicked interview Ron n Eastman! Really good!

[@LexDundee]

❤ the content Ron ❤ Big up Eastman truly a gent & a legend 🫶🏼🫶🏼💪🏽💪🏽

[@FatTrampProductions]

I can’t wait to I listen to this one

[@leftyz707]

Big up dj ron ,what a episode, so stoked u been pulling these offf

[@ASWANCOTT2008]

I need to go fishing with and here some more stories. Top bloke

[@Arceye_UK]

Bless up, this is fascinating. Big respect 🫡

[@chris_grimley]

Amazing history of the man and Kool. Should be mandatory listening for all!

[@barty2381]

I remember when the internet came along and I started listening to Kool F.M on line! 🔥

[@sdn1528]

No words needed. RESPECT .. get on that bed chair n chill . Tight lines east

[@Left_it]

Big up Eastman. Jungle forever

[@drumandbassxfiles01]

legend in our scene big time

[@AlexanderBuck1973]

So great to see the emotion coming out from you both. What I loved hearing about Eastman is how principled he is as a human and as a business man. Im certain that he was fundamental in keeping the pirates working together to beat the DTI. He's obviously got the bigger picture in his head and heart and made sure it was always about the music and the community the scene built and continues the build. I doubt the scene would be anything like it is now without Eastmans huge efforts. Solid guest Ron! The scene is so much more than the DJs.

[@Dp_dnb79]

Living in the North West, kool wasn't something we could have dreamt about listening to. Shit we didn't have pirates full stop. But we could get hold of tapes. I fell in love with the early hardcore scene in late 91/92. Years later i deep dive into the Eastman archive on soundcloud. Not sure if it was ran by Eastman, but i deeply appreciate that if it wasn't for this man, I wouldn't be able to do that. Big up Eastman.

[@zebjaffer7813]

Brilliant one again Ron. Eastman such a legend and def one of the stories you'll rarely hear. Blessings.

[@scottmurray6341]

Top interview Beautiful man big up eastman

[@illavisions]

Thank you for everything Eastman

[@junebugsmithington]

Yes. So many good interviews on here. this one up with the best of them. Big up Eastman and Kool FM. One request, you have to get GQ up on this. he amongst many was seminal to the scene. I hope it happens one day soon. Stay Blessed Ron!

[@stringzoflife]

This is a history lesson par excellence. What a legend Phil is. Always wondered what happened to Smurf.

[@djunclephill422]

❤️❤️❤️

[@reallyrandom4379]

Sir Eastman - thankyou!❤🎉

[@bontempo1271]

Kool FM brought the Jungle scene forward for London, which influenced the rest. Not taking away from the contribution from the other pirates, but Kool FM with it's talent and professionalism (being on ALL the time) became a powerhouse, which drew the attention of wider audiences, especially with the youth who were not quite of age to be raving yet, but soon would be !

[@raasbeng]

Great interview - still got all my kool fm tapes from 1991 to 1994ish ❤❤❤❤

[@ha_ha_tfue2610]

Brilliant Grew up in this era my pals said about this interview. Great memories in London . Credit to u and what u done !

[@KM-iu1ls]

I never comment but just had to. This man is a legend. kool FM will never be matched.

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks for commenting this time. Must’ve meant a lot to you the same as so many. ❤️

[@KM-iu1ls]

100%

[@martinackbar7876]

great interview

[@darkerarts]

This is a beautiful interview. The whole conversion was fascinating and I'm not ashamed to say, that it brought tear to may eyes too. Thank you both

[@mrscruff238]

Wow you only went and got this absolute legend, love eastman an absolute legend

[@dannyl6120]

Great interview.. Thank you Ron.. What a legend Eastman is..

[@carlmancini3220]

Loved this content Ron. I’ve learnt so much from these podcasts

[@Baber1]

Watchin again... miss the sound of GGs voice.... voice of London right deya!

[@bens2529]

Eastman is a living legend. fascinating story teller, engaging stuff.

[@jamesmyers4305]

These interviews are fantastic, each one I watch is more enthralling. It's great that you're capturing these accounts and to anyone with an interest in the history of Jungle these are important historical documents.

[@daveb8941]

That was amazing. Big up Eastman for coming on and big up Ron for hosting the show

[@keithhooper5965]

Really enjoyed this. Kool was the pinnacle of pirate radio. Loved hearing behind the scenes stories thanks Ron and east 👍👍we used to drive to London record tapes .. we couldn’t get it in Surrey.. we had others but kool was the THE one to listen to great memories 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AD-pr3xb]

Best interview yet what a guy I went to a few of the cool studio's and met Eastman a few times at jungle fevers and KOOL FM raves what a geezer deserves a knighthood for what he's done for real ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@VINNIEDNB]

Born in 2001 growing up my dad was a DJ and hearing Kool fm when my dad put it on in his van it had a massive impact on me and I’ve never not had love for Kool since…. Massive respect

[@MessyYid]

Brilliant interview. Very interesting 👌

[@skylonpro]

Big up Eastman and big up yourself DJ Ron!! Loving your channel…..your interview technique is on point bruv 👊🏼😎