John O'Callaghan Podcast

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Electronic Artist & DJ from Ireland

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    • May 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    4.7 from 116 ratings Listeners of John O'Callaghan Podcast that love the show mention: joc, subculture, asot, cant wait to see, great tunes, john, song, music, awesome, amazing, thanks, best, love.


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    The John O'Callaghan Podcast is an incredible podcast for any trance music lover. Each episode is filled with high energy and carefully selected tracks that keep you captivated from start to finish. The mix of well-known classics and new releases creates a perfect balance of nostalgia and freshness. John O'Callaghan's remixes are particularly outstanding, showcasing his talent for transforming already great songs into something even more spectacular.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the consistency in the quality of the mixes. Whether it's a Subculture mix or a special guest mix, you can always expect the same level of excellence. The track selection is impeccable, with each song seamlessly blending into the next, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience. The energy throughout the mixes is infectious, making it impossible not to dance along or get lost in the music.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is John O'Callaghan's ability to showcase both well-known trance anthems and hidden gems that may have slipped under the radar. This variety keeps each episode interesting and ensures that there's something for everyone, whether you're a long-time fan or new to the genre.

    The only downside to this podcast is its infrequency. With episodes released only once a month, it can be difficult to satisfy your craving for more trance goodness. However, it can also be seen as a positive aspect, as it allows listeners to fully appreciate each episode without feeling overwhelmed by too much content.

    In conclusion, The John O'Callaghan Podcast is truly a gem in the world of trance podcasts. Its consistently high-quality mixes and diverse track selection make it a must-listen for any trance enthusiast. While its infrequency may leave fans wanting more, it also adds to the anticipation and excitement for each new episode. If you're looking for an electrifying musical journey that will transport you to another realm, look no further than The John O'Callaghan Podcast.



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    Latest episodes from John O'Callaghan Podcast

    John O'Callaghan & Hailey J - Lost in Sound [preview]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 4:19


    preview of the upcoming vocal trance tune with Hailey J. Released May 30th

    John O'Callaghan - Crystal Caverns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 3:25


    April 25th

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    John O'Callaghan - Memphis _ As Played on A State of Trance Episode 1213

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 2:49


    Big thanks to Armin for playing it, check out the video on youtube!

    John O'Callaghan - Memphis (extended sample)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 3:46


    this will be released on march 21st Support so far from Armin van Buuren & Bryan Kearney!

    Nikolauss & John O'Callaghan - Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 7:19


    The first of at least ten tracks this year. One a month. All trance. No distractions. No detours. One track at a time. One step forward each month. Let's see where the road leads. An album by the end of 2025?

    Joint Operations Centre - Void Stage, Dreamstate 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 74:30


    I played a kind of 'ode to the past' of the Joint Ops stuff. (plus 1 classic tech-er) Thanks to all who went to the Void Stage for the set! When Mauro appeared I got very nervous :) This could be the last Joint Ops set for a while, focusing on trance for 2025!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Luminosity 2024 ADE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 77:59


    Hope you enjoy my set from this years electric Luminosity night at ADE Amsterdam! There is a few hot ID's in there :) listen on youtube: https://youtu.be/LwHaI24H6II

    May The Road Rise (Henrik Zuberstein Mix)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 5:12


    John O'Callaghan, Paul Skelton & Ren Faye - May The Road Rise (Henrik Zuberstein Mix) [Subculture]

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    John O'Callaghan Live @ UNTOLD Fortune 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 58:38


    A pleasure once again to be part of the trance stage on the 'Untold' Festival in Romania. If you have not been, check it out!! A truly beautiful location.

    Key4050 LIVE @ Subculture Australia 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 58:25


    Key4050 - Want More out now: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rcAKi4JAGUnETifbAA9AW

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Luminosity Beach Festival 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 86:16


    It's no surprise why people from all around the world gather each year for this event. Everybody looks forward to it! Including the DJs, as the crowd and online feedback is always so warm. It's a memorable party with trance friends and a celebration of trance music, and I'm already looking forward to next year!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Melbourne 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 57:52


    We are very thankful for cities like Melbourne in this scene. A city that gives energy and love every time we go there - truly grateful for it to be our home for Subculture in Australia! We always feel so welcome! Thank you Melbourne for being the best!! x

    Joint Operations Centre LIVE @ Dreamstate Europe 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 57:32


    Poland for the last few years has been a stronghold of trance & tech-trance in Europe. Huge events like Dreamstate are a pleasure to be part of as you always know it's going to be massive. Thanks as always to my Polish Trance Family. See you guys next time!

    Aly & Fila b2b John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Bangkok, Thailand 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 115:00


    Here is the b2b set from myself and Aly & Fila - from the unforgettable weekend that was Subculture Thailand! Myself and Fadi never plan sets, so this one was truly an 'on the fly experience' :) I think that makes it more authentic & fun. Thanks to all the fans who travelled and made this weekend so amazing. It truly was one for the books!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ A State of Trance - Ahoy Rotterdam 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 60:00


    Another incredible edition of the epic A State of Trance festival came to Rotterdam this weekend. It was a pure pleasure to be part of such a huge spectacle of Trance! Did you enjoy yourself? Here is my set from stage 2 - full of new debuts and very special IDs. Thanks to all who came and supported, I hope you enjoy the set. Big thanks to all @ ASOT for the incredible show!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Liberation London Feb 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 118:28


    Liberation London is becoming one of my favourite gigs of the year. It's a place where the DJ and crowd truly are one entity, together for the music. No spotlight and no focus on the stage needed. Just clubbing in it's purest vintage form. That's what I love. Thank you Liberation! P.S - this set is full of ID's! follow: https://www.instagram.com/thisisliberation/

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Trance Unity Rave, Montreal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 90:52


    What a way to end 2023, in the amazing city of Montreal. A place where I have played many dark, harder sets over the years - and this time was no different. I love the crowd here, and I love the club. Merci, Montreal! I hope to see you soon x

    John O'Callaghan b2b Giuseppe Ottaviani @ Dreamstate SoCal 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 60:04


    Finally got to b2b with one of my heros of trance. The wizard who taught me more than anyone could wish. What a moment, what a weekend - thanks once again to Dreamstate and the unreal SoCal crowd! Cheers G!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Planet Love 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 60:41


    Here is my set from the legendary Planet Love festival in Northern Ireland. We hosted a stacked Subculture arena which was buzzing from the start. The weather was slightly against us but the tent was full to the end! Thanks Belfast, and thanks Planet Love!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Creamfields 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 60:19


    Here is my set from the legendary Creamfields festival in the UK. I have played here every year (I think) since 2009, 14 years.. wow! This festival is a true part of UK, Irish and European clubbing history. It was a pleasure once again to play in the trance area. I hope you enjoy the set!

    John O'Callaghan - Total Spectrum @ Academy LA 4 hr set

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 239:44


    This is one I have been saving for a rainy day. As I have a weekend off to go to my sisters wedding, I thought I would upload this one. Never been heard before, my 4 hours Total Spectrum set from Academy LA. Have a great weekend everyone!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Melbourne 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 60:39


    Just listen to the crowd on this one, amazing! We love you Melbourne! A total gift to be able to play in such a buzzing atmosphere. Thanks to Evolution and the unreal crowd who made this night possible, truly one to remember. Will we be back? F**k yeah :)

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Luminosity Beach Festival 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 88:56


    Luminosity is hailed as the best European trance festival and every year it proves again just why it gets that reputation. I played 90% brand new trance and IDs in my set, I hope you enjoyed them. I spent weeks in the studio getting them just right for the festival :) Thanks to everyone for an amazing weekend! tracklist: John O'Callaghan - Riverside Bryan Kearney & Bo Bruce - Shine A Light Yelow & Spy - ID Ben Gold - Rest Of Our Lives (Paul Webster Remix) Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano vs. John Askew - Strange Reflection (JOC Noodle) 0Gravity - Without You John O'Callaghan - ID John O'Callaghan & Tom Colontonio & Sinead McCarthy - Reality Will Rees vs. Asteroid - Exhilarate Metta & Glyde & Yoshi & Razner - Connecting Minds Lostly - Reach You Craig Connelly - ID John O'Callaghan, Paul Skelton & Sue McLaren - Power of Now Chicane ft Moya Brenna - Saltwater (ID remix) Maria Healy - ID Hans Zimmer - Chevaliers De Sangreal (John O'Callaghan Remix) Daxon - Before it's Lost John O'Callaghan - Impulse Barrier Craig Connelly ft. Jessica Lawrence - How Can I (John O'Callaghan Remix)

    John O'Callaghan Open to Close @ Telegraph building, Belfast 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 299:20


    Here is my first ever open to close set in Belfast. One of the best gigs of my life to be honest. I am eternally grateful for the support Belfast has given me, truly a special place! For the first 2.5 hours I ventured into some progressive, tech-house and techno, including some of my favourite tracks from other genres. Then, from there we went into full on trance and tech-trance. Thanks again to all for creating such a memorable experience!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Beyond Wonderland 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 58:43


    Beyond Wonderland 2023 was one of the most awesome atmospheres I have seen in California! The crowd was crazy energetic and it was a true pleasure to play for them. After my set I walked around and it was amazing to see all the stages going off, proper! Huge thanks, see you next time.

    John O'Callaghan - Impulse Barrier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 3:30


    John O'Callaghan - Impulse Barrier Release date: 7/4/23 Subculture / @blackholerecordings Pre save on Spotify / Beatport: https://subculture.complete.me/impulsebarrier

    John O'Callaghan LIVE Passion's 28th Birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 73:12


    The famous Passion from Coalville, UK is one of the best trance clubs in the world. I have been lucky enough to play here many times over the years, and this night was one of the finest. Absolutely packed up for it crowd who love their trance, what more could you want. Thanks Passion! Live recording credit: Rob Millard https://www.facebook.com/rob.millard.75

    John O'Callaghan LIVE Club Amerika, Buenos Aires 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 262:24


    Here is my extended set from the incredible city of Buenos Aires, where I always feel like home. Thanks to the people of Argentina once again for making lifelong memories, I will see you again my friends! *I did not make this mix audio super loud, so you can hear the crowd atmosphere. The audio levels vary due to the recorder - I know certain parts are not perfect but this is for those who want to relive this night. Thank you :)

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Bangkok Thailand 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 58:34


    One of our most popular Subculture events to date took place in the amazing city of Bangkok, Thailand. People travelled from far and wide to be part of this night - thank you to all of those legends for joining us! My set was a combo of new unheard Subculture IDs combined with some Subculture favourites. Hopefully we get to go back soon - thanks again!

    Joint Operations Centre - Dreamstate SoCal 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 58:46


    The yearly trance pilgrimage to San Bernardino occurred this November. The weather was cold but the energy was high! It's an honour to have played 2 sets at this event; here is my Joint Ops set from the Void stage. Happy holidays all, and see you in '23 :) x John

    Key4050 LIVE @ Transmission Poland 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 87:39


    A huge event for Transmission in the flourishing trance scene of Poland. We were delighted to be part of it and to be back in one of our favourite places - Gdansk! We can't wait to see you again, thank you.

    John O'Callaghan @ Rong Indoor Festival Manchester 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 59:56


    A huge milestone event for Rong Manchester, it's amazing to see how much they have grown since their first events. I felt I should play as much new stuff as I could at Rong in the first half of my set. Most of them are forthcoming on Subculture. Hope you like the ID's!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Arena Planet Love 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 88:18


    To be at home, playing to such an electric crowd was brilliant. The place was hopping! It reminded me of the old days. Thanks to each and everyone who came to the Subculture Arena, we hope to see you next year.

    John O'Callaghan LIVE Luminosity Beach Festival 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 87:24


    Nights like these make me feel lucky to be part of our global trance family. Truly memorable moments! Thanks to all who came for my set, appreciate it massively :) See you next year *At 00:34.28 there is an audio fade due to the stream dropping

    John O'Callaghan LIVE Dreamstate Harbor 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 57:18


    This was the first ever Dreamstate Harbor and I think it was fantastic. What a cool venue, right by the water ... in the Summer air enjoying the tunes with a brilliant crowd as always. Thanks to all the Dreamers and Trance Family for coming for my set. Grateful to be surrounded by such positive people! See you soon :)

    Joint Operations Centre LIVE @ Subculture Festival Melbourne 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 59:15


    This was the most emotional show of my life. Our good friend Factor B losing his beautiful Ellie was such a shock and devastating blow. Only a couple of years ago I remember them dancing and being so happy at my wedding. Brendan coming to DJ on the day showed incredible strength , no doubt with the help from Ellie encouraging him on. We are here for you always Brendan. Rest In Peace Ellie Gray

    John O'Callaghan LIVE Colours Glasgow 27th Birthday Feb 5th 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 89:51


    What an amazing atmosphere in the room for the 27th Birthday of Colours! Thanks to the incredible crowd and Colours crew who made this a night to remember :)

    KEY4050 Live @ ASOT 1000 Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 59:20


    Thanks to the incredible crowd in Mexico for the support on this night. Esperamos volver a verte pronto! and a big thanks to #ASOT ! Happy Christmas everyone :)

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Luminosity ADE 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 67:56


    Here is my set from the epic night of trance at Luminosity ADE 2021!

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Liberation London Oct 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 157:02


    First time back inside a nightclub since the pandemic began, and what an night it was! 3 hours on the decks with the best trance crowd all loving and enjoying the tunes together, here is my set for you to check out at home or wherever you are. Thanks again, and take care :)

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture stage - Planetlove 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 89:59


    It's been a long time since we had a big show at home but wow, I did not expect this!! Incredible vibe at The Subculture stage at Planet Love 2021, this will stay in our memories for a long time, what a day! Thanks to everyone in Belfast who came along for making this show so special. We hope to do it again soon :)

    John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Creamfields 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 69:55


    Walking into the arena at Creamfields 2021 was a very surreal experience. So much emotion and feelings flooded back to me both as a clubber and a DJ. Having not felt trance played loud for 18 months really left a void in me, and returning to such a special event gave my spirit and soul a giant boost. It's great to be back! Huge thanks to everyone who came to support! See you all again very soon :)

    John O'Callaghan - Subculture July Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 97:10


    thanks once again for tuning in, hope you enjoy the mix! tracklist will be posted here soon.

    John O'Callaghan - Subculture June Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 79:21


    Thanks for listening, enjoy the music and have a great weekend! 01. Activa – The Lost Language | Activa Music 02. Starpicker – A New Age | Subculture 03. Sunlounger Feat. Susie Ledge – Sail Away (Roger Shah & Yelow remix) | FSOE 04. Chris Schweizer - 24 | A State Of Trance 05. Activa presents Mekk V - Rotation | Activa Music 06. Cold Blue - Sunbird | Subculture 07. Ferry Tayle & Dan Stone – Vona (Sean Tyas remix) | FSOE Fables 08. Richard Durand – White Dolphins | In Trance We Trust 09. Liam Melly & Jessica Doherty - Lost | Nocturnal Knights Music 10. Ronski Speed - Wayflow | Subculture 11. ID - ID | Subculture 12. Ralphie B - Syfy | In Trance We Trust 13. Activa - Polestar | Black Hole Recordings 14. Kinetica – Over & Out | High Voltage Recordings 15. Joint Operations Centre - Gizmo | Subculture 16. Peetu S – The Mission | Outburst Records

    John O'Callaghan - Subculture May Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 97:10


    John O'Callaghan - Subculture May Mix 2021 Enjoy, and have a great weekend! Tracklist to be posted soon.

    John O'Callaghan - Subculture April Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 85:18


    John O'Callaghan - Subculture April Mix tracklist to be posted soon!

    John O'Callaghan - Subculture March mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 100:38


    How is everybody doing? There seems to be some hope ahead with the announcement for shows in October, I hope everyone is doing ok! Here is 1hr 40mins of some of the coolest, newest trance and tech around - Happy Birthday to my daughter, Tess! - Born on 18th March 2021 - happy days :) Enjoy, and see you soon. P.S - 'Blaithin' my collab with @Nikolauss is out on 9th April!

    John O'Callaghan - Subculture February Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 73:54


    Welcome to the Subculture February 2021 mix! I hope everybody is doing ok wherever they are, we are getting closer to the vaccine which means we are closer to being back in the clubs. Let's hope that happens in 2021. This months show is full of new trance and some ID's which I hope you enjoy, I am working in the studio on singles upcoming - more details on that soon and I will of course preview them in the show. Until then - take care of yourselves! All the best, John.

    John O'Callaghan - Subculture January Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 72:40


    Welcome to the Subculture January 2021 mix! I have decided to bring back the monthly mixes considering the year that is ahead of us. Let's all hope we get back to a dance floor in 2021, until then - stay home, be well and enjoy these mixes! All the best, John.

    John O'Callaghan - Subculture 2020 Year Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 152:44


    In a year where the gigs stopped the quality trance kept flowing. The year mix of Subculture is now available on all portals. 34 tracks in the mix, listening to them again reminded me how lucky we are to have such a talented group of artists. Thanks to them for their music and all the Subculture supporters, 2021 here we go! 01. Cold Blue - Recovery (John O’Callaghan remix) 02. Paul Denton & Deirdre McLaughlin - Let It Go 03. Will Rees - Into The Light 04. Alan Morris & Martin Drake - Catharsis (Club Mix) 05. Mike Sanders - Winden 06. Maria Healy - Clouds 07. David Forbes & Susie Ledge - Silent Waves 08. Daniel Skyver - Symphonic 09. Bogdan Vix & Claudia Adam - Stardust (Nikolauss remix) 10. Cold Blue - Frozen (Club mix) 11. Craig Connelly feat. Karina Ramage - Life Half Lived (Club Mix) 12. Stephen Kirkwood - All About You 13. Billy Gilles - Buenos (Paul Denton Remix) 14. Flynn & Denton Ft. Audrey Gallagher - Say My Name (Paul Denton Extended Mix) 15. Joint Operations Centre - Meraxes 16. Key4050 - Faustino 17. Sean Tyas - Vicious Tickle 18. Factor B - Bravo 19. Philippe El Sisi vs Omar Sherif - Demolition 20. Mercurial Virus - Emotions 21. Nikolauss - Elivagar 22. Josh Ferrin - Mauna Kea 23. Paul Denton & Will Rees - Fluidity 24. John O’Callaghan - Complex Solution 25. Ashley Smith - Rewind 26. Starpicker - Origins (Billy Gilles Remix) 27. Liam Wilson - At That Point In Time 28. Daniel Skyver - Stay Close 29. Factor B - Revelations 30. Alan Morris - Fire In Your Eyes 31. Bryan Kearney - Adrenaline (James Dymond remix) 32. Alan Morris - Tale Of Light 33. Nikolauss - We Are Not Alone 34. Mercurial Virus - Turning Point (Billy Gilles remix)

    John O'Callaghan - Subculture Top 10 mix - TrancePortal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 57:40


    My mix for Tranceportal which showcases a rough Top 10 of the Subculture releases over the years. Do you have a different top 10? let us know in the comments!

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