Lock in at www.shakedownradio.com and ride the rhythm with Chris Caggs 🏆 EDITORIAL SPOTLIGHTS
- Amazon Music (June 30, 2025): ShakeDown Radio featured on the homepage in the Music category.
- Apple Podcasts (AU/NZ): Front-page placement in the Music category’s Top Picks. Hosted by Chris Carragher (a.k.a. Chris Caggs), ShakeDown Radio is a globally syndicated mix show bringing you the best in RnB,
Hip Hop, Dance, and global grooves — curated with over 30 years of broadcasting expertise. Chris began his journey co-hosting with Mista C on Australia’s first community Hip Hop and RnB station, Pump FM 99.3 Sydney, which relaunched in late 1998 as Dance Radio 99.3FM and evolved into Dance FM 94.5 by August 2000. He later joined DJ-FM 87.6FM, a 24/7 Dance station broadcasting to Sydney’s CBD and Inner Suburbs under Robert’s Media Group. Chris was a key voice alongside legendary DJs like Frank Chiment, Joe Avati, and Rob Brizzi, backed by sponsors including Central Station Records, Telstra, Carlton & United, Noizenet, Pulse Music, and SBA Music. His most defining chapter came with Groove FM, where he hosted weekday and weekend breakfast shows and served as music assistant to Darren Leigh during Groove’s 96.9FM and 94.5FM Sydney runs (Oct 1999, May 2000, Dec 2000–Jan 2001). He later launched Groove FM 97.3 in Brisbane in August 2000, hosting the breakfast show and programming with Fez Lateef and Adrian Day. Groove’s style was so influential it led to a national compilation release, A Selection of Groove Vol. 1, through Universal Music Australia. Chris’s radio resume spans 16 stations as a permanent presenter and 200+ syndicated via ComRad Satellite, including:
• 2RDJ-FM 88.1 (Burwood, Inner West Sydney)
• Groove FM 96.9/94.5 Sydney & Groove FM 97.3 Brisbane
• Pump FM 99.3 / Dance FM 94.5 / Dance Radio 99.3
• DJ-FM 87.6 (Sydney)
• Urban Movement Radio (Brisbane)
• MixxBosses Radio (Sydney)
• Starter FM (Sydney)
• Liquid Radio (Sunshine Coast)
• 4Play FM (Queensland)
• Tune 1 Radio (Perth)
• V1Radio & OZZ Mixx Dance Radio (Melbourne)
• Mix It Up Radio, Str8OUT Radio
• 2NSB FM (Northside Sydney)
He also hosted Thursday Flavours and filled in for Soulscope with Georgina Reed. Chris has been featured in:
• The Music Network
• Radio Info Newsletter
• Request Magazine
• Revolver Mag
• Three-D World (Sydney)
• Scene Magazine (Brisbane)
• Player FM
• Groove ON MEDIA
• The Queensland Independent
• North Shore Times
• The Place Magazine (North QLD)
Outside of broadcasting, Chris has traveled to every Australian capital, major New Zealand cities, the Pacific Islands, Asia, the UK, Europe, and more — across 30+ countries and onboard 30 cruise ships with his family. These journeys inspire the worldly sound and feel of ShakeDown Radio. Now streaming on Podbean, Mixcloud, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Castbox, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, iVoox, and more. This isn’t just a music show — it’s a lifetime behind the mic, built on experience, soul, and passion. Welcome to ShakeDown Radio.
🎧 WHERE TO LISTEN: VERIFIED PODCAST LINKS
ShakeDown Radio is available on all major platforms. All links are verified and active:
🎧 Official Website
- 🌐 https://www.shakedownradio.com
🎙️ Podcasting Platforms
- Mixcloud
https://www.mixcloud.com/ChrisCaggs
- Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shakedown-radio-podcast/id1809624788
- Amazon Music
https://music.amazon.com.au/podcasts/b97680d3-2f54-486f-98c2-c5aa77d6a0c5/shakedown-radio-podcast
- iHeartRadio
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1010-shakedown-radio-podcast-102526623
- TuneIn
https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/Shakedown-Radio-Podcast-p1913670/
- Castbox
https://castbox.fm/channel/id3233626
- Podbean
https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/2k3xg-1f3e2/Shakedown-Radio-Podcast
- Overcast
https://overcast.fm/itunes1809624788/shakedown-radio-podcast
- iVoox
https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-shakedown-radio-podcast_sq_f11326465_1.html
- YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/
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📅 RADIO SYNDICATION SCHEDULE
- OZZ MIXX Dance Radio – Fridays @ 7PM AEST
🔗 ozzmixxradio.com
- Liquid Radio Network – 24/7 via mobile apps
🔗 liquidradio.online
- 4PLAY.fm – Curated by Chris & JimmyZ
🔗 4PLAY.fm
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT IN EACH EPISODE
ShakeDown Radio is a genre-blending, soul-lifting experience featuring:
- 🔥 Throwback RnB, New Jack Swing, 90s Hip Hop
- 💣 Deep/Tribal/Progressive House, EDM & Global Club Cuts
- 🕺 Rare remixes, underground promos, and unreleased bangers
- 🎧 Live-style transitions, shoutouts, artist drops
- 🌍 Cultural commentary and global grooves
🤝 MUSIC PARTNERS & DISTRIBUTION
Chris collaborates with top-tier music distributors and promo pools:
- Play MPE
- Global PR Pool
- Inflyte App
- Xelon Digital
- Xposed Media (shoutout to Angie Young)
- Central Station Records
These partnerships ensure ShakeDown Radio stays ahead of the curve with exclusive promos and unreleased tracks.
📱 CONNECT WITH CHRIS CAGGS ONLINE
Stay in the loop and follow Chris across all major platforms:
- Threads:
- Facebook (Friend): facebook.com/chriscaggs
- Facebook (Fan Page): facebook.com/chriscaggsradio
- X (formerly Twitter): twitter.com/chriscaggs
- Instagram: instagram.com/chriscaggs
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chriscaggs
- TikTok:
- YouTube: youtube.com/
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