ShakeDown Radio Podcast

Chris Carragher—professionally known as Chris Caggs—is a 49 year‑old Australian Radio DJ, Music Programmer, and Podcaster with nearly 30 years in the Australian radio industry. His flagship program, ShakeDown Radio, is a national staple of EDM, Dance, House, Hip Hop, and RnB, reaching audiences across FM, digital, and online platforms. With a career spanning 16 permanent radio stations and 200+ syndicated Community Radio Network (ComRad Satellite) outlets, Chris has become one of the most recognisable voices in Australian dance and urban broadcasting.Chris launched his radio journey in July 1998 on Pump FM 99.3FM Sydney, Australia’s first Hip Hop & RnB community station. Co‑hosting with Mista‑C, he helped define Sydney’s emerging urban sound. Pump FM later evolved into Dance Radio 99.3FM and Dance FM 94.5FM, where Chris continued championing new dance and urban culture.Later in 1998, Chris joined DJ‑FM 87.6FM, a 24/7 dance station covering Sydney’s CBD and Inner City. Operated by Ro