"Don't play Maniac at my funeral!" Al Gibbs

Al Gibbs : Freaks, Festivals & Finding the Beat

This week I sit down with a true legend of Irish dance music , Al Gibbs. From his early days spinning kids’ discos in Ballybrack to sharing stages with Carl Cox and writing Maniac 2000, Al’s journey is packed with rhythm, resilience, and rave history.

We talk about the evolution of DJing, the golden days of Dublin’s club scene, staying grounded through the crash, and what it’s like to host Freaks on Friday the iconic FM104 show that’s been lighting up Irish weekends for nearly 20 years.

It’s a nostalgic, honest, and inspiring chat with a man who's never lost the buzz for what he does.

👉 Catch Freaks on Friday every Friday from 7–10pm on FM104

👉 Freaks with Al Gibbs airs Saturdays from 9–11pm

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