DJ Spoony


Johnathan St John Joseph , known professionally as DJ Spoony, is a British DJ and radio & television presenter. He is a member of the UK garage production trio, the Dreem Teem. Spoony also presents his BBC Radio 2 show The Good Groove.

Early career

Joseph was born in Hackney, East London to British West Indian parents. As Spoony, his career started on London Underground, forming the trio the Dreem Teem with Mikee B and Timmi Magic. With the Dreem Teem, he joined Kiss 100 in December 1997, followed by bringing UK garage nationally to BBC Radio 1 in January 2000. They went on to win a Sony Award in their first year.

Solo radio work

He went on to host the Weekend Breakfast show on Radio 1 between October 2003 and September 2006. Listeners could join the Early Doors Club, play Judge Fudge, and become a Local Legend. Another long-running feature was Mills & Spoon, in which Scott Mills read out love stories every Sunday. On 31 July 2006, the BBC announced that Spoony was to leave Radio 1 after six years with the station to concentrate on Five Live work. His early breakfast slot was replaced by Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates. He presented his final Radio 1 show on 17 September 2006.
He then commenced hosting 606 on Radio 5 Live as well as 'Spoony Meets...', a series of shows in which he interviewed various personalities from British football, including Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho and David Beckham.
He joined BBC Radio 2 with a new show in February 2019. On 25 October 2021, he stood in for Steve Wright for one day only. He has also deputised for Ken Bruce and Craig Charles on the station.
On 22 July 2022, Spoony joined BBC Radio 2 permanently with The Good Groove broadcast every Friday from 9-11pm.
In January 2025, Spoony moved The Good Groove from Friday nights to weeknights from 10pm to midnight, replacing Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation, who moved to the afternoon slot.

Television and film

As well as appearing on various television shows, he also had a role in the 2012 British drama film Payback Season.

Honours

Joseph was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to charities through music during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Personal life

Joseph is an ambassador for the Golf Roots Foundation and also organises an annual golf tournament at Stoke Park Club, Buckinghamshire. He lives in Bedfordshire.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Garage Classical, Sony Music

    Mixes/compilations

  • Twice as Nice / Twice as Nice Ayia Napa, React
  • Twice as Nice pres. Essential Grooves, Warner

    Singles

  • "Sweet like Chocolate" , Since 93
  • "Flowers" , Since 93 - UK Dance #26