Wade Martin: Former Top Producer Exposes the Dark Side of Fame, Sex & the Music Industry | DSH #1643

In this episode, Wade Martin sits down for his first-ever podcast and unloads 25+ years of wild stories from the music industry, nightlife, and his own chaotic personal life. Wade spent decades as a producer and studio owner working with some of the biggest names in the world — Britney Spears, DMX, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Rolling Stones, Coolio and more. He breaks down what it’s really like behind the scenes: fragile egos, insecurity, drugs, money, nonstop pressure from labels, and why he eventually walked away from it all in the middle of a session with a 17-year-old influencer “telling him how to do his job.” 📘 What You’ll Learn 🎵 How the music industry really works behind closed doors 💊 The dark side of fame, ego, drugs, and burnout 💻 How technology and laptops killed big studios and changed sound quality 🧠 Why he now values intelligence over looks and prefers to be alone ❤️ How social media, OnlyFans & endless options affect modern relationships 🚪 What it takes to walk away from a lucrative career and rebuild a new life 0:00 – His rant on modern women & narcissism 0:41 – Wade’s first podcast & 25 years in music 1:06 – Addicted to cars, women & status 1:45 – The 17-year-old influencer that made him quit 3:04 – From producer to DJ after Calvin Harris 5:13 – 83 Vegas billboards & $80K DJ sets 6:14 – Why he cut off celebrities 9:00 – Laptops killing big studios 12:15 – Labels slashing budgets & bedroom producers 15:04 – Why old records sound better than today 17:28 – Working with Britney & her insecurities 19:31 – DMX, Snoop, 50 Cent & raw talent 21:02 – Retirement spiral: hookers, coke & alcohol 21:33 – New purpose: supplements & his own show 22:03 – “Wade Martin’s Video Thingy” concept 25:07 – OnlyFans, options & broken dating 31:58 – No-shower philosophy & skin 34:00 – Why he hates England & worries about CA 36:11 – Vegas life, heat & night schedule 37:17 – $50K month in Tijuana & wake-up call 38:44 – From sex-driven to sapiosexual 40:04 – Choosing to grow old alone 42:31 – Where to watch his show & closing remarks 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Wade Martin - https://www.instagram.com/wademartinofficial/? 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 SEO Keywords wade martin interview, wade martin music producer, digital social hour wade, life after fame, dark side of music industry, working with britney spears, dmx studio story, vegas dj life, calvin harris dj contracts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices