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The Overload - Behind The Decks with Paul Webster

September 30, 2026 · 1 h 5 min

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Episode Revisit - Between Season 10 and Season 11, we’re going back to one of the conversations that has stayed with us.

This time, we’re bringing back our conversation with internationally renowned trance DJ Paul Webster, with enhanced audio and visuals giving the episode a fresh new feel.

Paul’s story is one of ambition, music, family, career changes and staying true to yourself.

Growing up in Balbriggan, Paul’s love for dance music started at a young age, eventually taking him from bedroom decks and pirate radio to producing music, playing alongside some of the biggest names in electronic music and performing on some of the world’s biggest stages.

In this conversation, Paul opens up about the moments that changed his career, including the role Judge Jules played in his journey, his breakthrough in trance music, and the incredible experience of playing after Tiësto at Privilege in Ibiza.

But there’s much more to Paul's story than music.

We talk about Ibiza, the evolution of trance and Irish club culture, producing music, working independently without management, and the realities of balancing a career in music with family life.

Paul also talks about stepping away from the traditional path of a touring DJ, his career and his unexpected journey into dentistry, proving that careers rarely follow a straight line.

We revisit the story behind some of Paul's biggest productions, including his work surrounding “Rest of Our Lives”, and the journey that saw the track become one of the biggest releases of his career.

This is a conversation about chasing a dream, adapting when life changes, and understanding what really matters when the lights go down and the music stops.

So, before we open the door to Season 11, sit back and revisit the story of Paul Webster.

Enhanced audio. Enhanced visuals. Same conversation. A fresh way to experience it.


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Recorded at N2 Electrical Wholesalers


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