EPISODE SUMMARY: TJ is the host of the TJ Show which is syndicated on over 75 stations nationwide. He shares his journey from high school radio fan to successful radio host and more.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to TJ about:<ol><li>Becoming obsessed with radio while growing up in New Jersey and working at his first station, WFDU.</li><li>Getting to intern at Z100 in New York right out of high school and what he learned at the biggest CHR station in the U.S.</li><li>Getting to produce and co-host with Elvis Duran and how his production experience translated to on-air success.</li><li>How Elvis saved his job, inspired him, and taught him the value of positive relationships in broadcasting.</li><li>Making the leap to launch his own show in Boston on AMP and what the transition was like.</li><li>The impact of COVID and remote broadcasting on his life, career, and the radio industry.</li><li>Finding strength in faith and humor after being laid off.</li><li>How he built a great team and created his successful syndicated show.</li><li>His thoughts on the future of radio.</li></ol>And More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: ​​TJ was the kid who walked to school with his headphones plugged into his radio. Having discovered morning talk shows as a 13 year old while growing up in Hillsdale, NJ, he became hooked. In high school, he started working in radio as a volunteer.  He held many positions at his first official radio job including answering phones, producing, and eventually becoming a co-host on Elvis Duran’s nationally syndicated radio show.  TJ began hosting his own morning radio show (The TJ Show) in Boston in early 2013.  TJ is married to his wife, Jess.  They have 3 girls and a Labrador retriever named Luna.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:<ul><li>Howard Stern</li><li>Scott Shannon</li><li>Jim Kerr</li><li>David Brody</li><li>Elvis Duran</li><li>Tom Pullman</li><li>Mark Cuban</li><li>Sharon Dester</li><li>Danielle Monero</li><li>Rick Dees</li><li>Kidd Kraddick</li><li>Bert Weiss</li><li>Elliot</li><li>Tom Joyner</li><li>Roy Laughlin</li><li>Heather Cohen</li><li>Josh Kolodny</li><li>Dan Mason Jr.</li><li>Nate Marino</li><li>Lauren Ray</li><li>Matt Shearer</li><li>Michael Martin</li><li>Steve Salhaney</li><li>Mark Hannon</li><li>Seth Godin</li><li>Lamont and Tonelli</li><li>Charles Steinhauer</li><li>Scotty Meyers</li><li>John Tesh</li><li>Jhani Kaye</li><li>Dick Clark</li><li>Mark and Kim</li><li>Buddy Shula</li><li>JBo Marie</li><li>Kenny O'Boyle</li><li>Heather Connor</li><li>Josh Malone</li><li>Jeff Smulyan</li><li>Rick Cummings</li></ul>ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio">instagram.com/benztownradio</a>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE SUMMARY: &lt;/strong&gt;TJ is the host of the TJ Show which is syndicated on over 75 stations nationwide. He shares his journey from high school radio fan to successful radio host and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to TJ about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Becoming obsessed with radio while growing up in New Jersey and working at his first station, WFDU.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Getting to intern at Z100 in New York right out of high school and what he learned at the biggest CHR station in the U.S.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Getting to produce and co-host with Elvis Duran and how his production experience translated to on-air success.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Elvis saved his job, inspired him, and taught him the value of positive relationships in broadcasting.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Making the leap to launch his own show in Boston on AMP and what the transition was like.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of COVID and remote broadcasting on his life, career, and the radio industry.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Finding strength in faith and humor after being laid off.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How he built a great team and created his successful syndicated show.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His thoughts on the future of radio.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;And More!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: &lt;/strong&gt;​​TJ was the kid who walked to school with his headphones plugged into his radio. Having discovered morning talk shows as a 13 year old while growing up in Hillsdale, NJ, he became hooked. In high school, he started working in radio as a volunteer.  He held many positions at his first official radio job including answering phones, producing, and eventually becoming a co-host on Elvis Duran’s nationally syndicated radio show.  TJ began hosting his own morning radio show (The TJ Show) in Boston in early 2013.  TJ is married to his wife, Jess.  They have 3 girls and a Labrador retriever named Luna.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THE PODCAST: &lt;/strong&gt;Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PEOPLE MENTIONED:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Howard Stern&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scott Shannon&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jim Kerr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;David Brody&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Elvis Duran&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tom Pullman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mark Cuban&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sharon Dester&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Danielle Monero&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rick Dees&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kidd Kraddick&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bert Weiss&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Elliot&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tom Joyner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Roy Laughlin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Heather Cohen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Josh Kolodny&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dan Mason Jr.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nate Marino&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lauren Ray&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Matt Shearer&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael Martin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Salhaney&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mark Hannon&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Seth Godin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lamont and Tonelli&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Charles Steinhauer&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scotty Meyers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Tesh&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jhani Kaye&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dick Clark&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mark and Kim&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Buddy Shula&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;JBo Marie&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kenny O'Boyle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Heather Connor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Josh Malone&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jeff Smulyan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rick Cummings&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT BENZTOWN:&lt;/strong&gt; Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&amp;B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Web: benztown.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter: @benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio"&gt;instagram.com/benztownradio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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TJ is the host of the TJ Show which is syndicated on over 75 stations nationwide. He shares his journey from high school radio fan to successful radio host and more.

Ep. 65 TJ Taormina

EPISODE SUMMARY: David Junk is a music executive who lived in Russia for 15 years working to fight piracy and grow the legitimate music industry there. He is joined by author Fred Bronson who cowrote Rockin' the Kremlin with David.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to David Junk and Fred Bronson about:<ol><li>Growing up in Ohio during the Cold War and listening to rock radio to distract from fears of nuclear war.</li><li>Traveling to Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall to see Pink Floyd and being inspired by the onset of capitalism to move to Russia.</li><li>Moving to Moscow and gaining the trust of his Russian coworkers while working at a diamond company.</li><li>Facing investigation by Russian prosecutors for years for a crime he didn’t commit.</li><li>Getting his start in the Russian music industry where he witnessed rampant piracy and a lack of copyright protection. Going from accountant to CEO of Universal Music in Russia.</li><li>Discovering and signing Russian acts like t.A.T.u and Alsou and helping them gain global recognition.</li><li>Helping Alsou place second at Eurovision and tour Russia and America.</li><li>Introducing Eminem to Russia and his influence on the hip-hop scene there.</li><li>The current political situation in Russia, including the invasion of Crimea and the war in Ukraine</li></ol>And More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: After the fall of the Soviet Union, David Junk was one of the first idealistic young Americans to move to Russia to live, work and build a cultural bridge between former superpower enemies. He eventually became the first CEO of Universal Music, based in Moscow. For a decade, he promoted international artists in Russia, including such huge names as Elton John, U2, Sting, and Bon Jovi. He introduced hip-hop music to Russian youth. David also discovered and signed multiple Russian artists to Universal, including t.A.T.u, who would become the biggest-selling Russian act in music industry history. David also did some things that no other music executive in the United States has ever done. Music piracy in Russia was rampant, and the market for cheap, counterfeit compact discs was so pervasive that it threatened the legitimate Russian music industry's ability to gain a foothold. So on behalf of Universal's stable of artists and the Russian music industry, he participated in law enforcement raids of pirate factories and testified in court against the criminal gangs who operated them. David has been extensively interviewed about this subject on television, radio, and print and wrote an editorial about it that appeared in the Wall Street Journal. He also wrote about it for the American Chamber of Commerce and submitted written testimony to the US Congress on the topic of piracy and intellectual property rights in Russia.David is an authority on this topic because of his deep understanding of Russia. He lived and worked there for fifteen years, and raised a family in Moscow. In addition to starting the record label in Moscow, David opened the first showroom in Russia for the iconic American brand Gibson Guitars. David has extensive knowledge of Russian-Ukrainian relations, having opened the first Universal Music office in Kyiv and having developed music reality shows for Ukrainian TV.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:<ul><li>Boris Yeltsin</li><li>Roger Waters</li><li>Mikhail Gorbachev</li><li>Elton John</li><li>Bon Jovi</li><li>Malcolm McLaren</li><li>Julian Lena</li><li>Jimmy Iovine</li><li>Trevor Horn</li><li>Ellen DeGeneres</li><li>Alsou</li><li>Steve Levine</li><li>Simon Napier Bell</li><li>Britney Spears</li><li>Enrique Iglesias</li><li>Julio Iglesias</li><li>Rihanna</li><li>Lear Cohen</li><li>Jay-Z</li><li>Donald Trump</li><li>Edgar Bronfman</li><li>Eminem</li><li>Snoop Dogg</li><li>Dr. Dre</li></ul>ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio">instagram.com/benztownradio</a>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE SUMMARY: &lt;/strong&gt;David Junk is a music executive who lived in Russia for 15 years working to fight piracy and grow the legitimate music industry there. He is joined by author Fred Bronson who cowrote &lt;i&gt;Rockin' the Kremlin &lt;/i&gt;with David.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to David Junk and Fred Bronson about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Growing up in Ohio during the Cold War and listening to rock radio to distract from fears of nuclear war.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Traveling to Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall to see Pink Floyd and being inspired by the onset of capitalism to move to Russia.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Moving to Moscow and gaining the trust of his Russian coworkers while working at a diamond company.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facing investigation by Russian prosecutors for years for a crime he didn’t commit.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Getting his start in the Russian music industry where he witnessed rampant piracy and a lack of copyright protection. Going from accountant to CEO of Universal Music in Russia.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discovering and signing Russian acts like t.A.T.u and Alsou and helping them gain global recognition.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Helping Alsou place second at Eurovision and tour Russia and America.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introducing Eminem to Russia and his influence on the hip-hop scene there.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The current political situation in Russia, including the invasion of Crimea and the war in Ukraine&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;And More!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: &lt;/strong&gt;After the fall of the Soviet Union, David Junk was one of the first idealistic young Americans to move to Russia to live, work and build a cultural bridge between former superpower enemies. He eventually became the first CEO of Universal Music, based in Moscow. For a decade, he promoted international artists in Russia, including such huge names as Elton John, U2, Sting, and Bon Jovi. He introduced hip-hop music to Russian youth. David also discovered and signed multiple Russian artists to Universal, including t.A.T.u, who would become the biggest-selling Russian act in music industry history. David also did some things that no other music executive in the United States has ever done. Music piracy in Russia was rampant, and the market for cheap, counterfeit compact discs was so pervasive that it threatened the legitimate Russian music industry's ability to gain a foothold. So on behalf of Universal's stable of artists and the Russian music industry, he participated in law enforcement raids of pirate factories and testified in court against the criminal gangs who operated them. David has been extensively interviewed about this subject on television, radio, and print and wrote an editorial about it that appeared in the Wall Street Journal. He also wrote about it for the American Chamber of Commerce and submitted written testimony to the US Congress on the topic of piracy and intellectual property rights in Russia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David is an authority on this topic because of his deep understanding of Russia. He lived and worked there for fifteen years, and raised a family in Moscow. In addition to starting the record label in Moscow, David opened the first showroom in Russia for the iconic American brand Gibson Guitars. David has extensive knowledge of Russian-Ukrainian relations, having opened the first Universal Music office in Kyiv and having developed music reality shows for Ukrainian TV.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THE PODCAST:&lt;/strong&gt; Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PEOPLE MENTIONED:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Boris Yeltsin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Roger Waters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mikhail Gorbachev&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Elton John&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bon Jovi&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Malcolm McLaren&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Julian Lena&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jimmy Iovine&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trevor Horn&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ellen DeGeneres&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alsou&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Levine&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simon Napier Bell&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Britney Spears&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Enrique Iglesias&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Julio Iglesias&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rihanna&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lear Cohen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jay-Z&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Donald Trump&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Edgar Bronfman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Eminem&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Snoop Dogg&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dr. Dre&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT BENZTOWN: &lt;/strong&gt;Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&amp;B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Web: benztown.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter: @benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio"&gt;instagram.com/benztownradio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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David Junk is a music executive who lived in Russia for 15 years working to fight piracy and grow the legitimate music industry there. He is joined by author Fred Bronson who cowrote Rockin' the Kremlin with David.

Ep. 64 David Junk

EPISODE SUMMARY: Al Roker is the award-winning weather and feature anchor of The Today show on NBC News as well as a best-selling author, radio host, and Broadway star. Roker reflects on the challenges and excitement of working in broadcasting throughout his legendary career. Roker will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Al Roker about:<ol><li>Growing up in Queens with an early fascination with broadcasting </li><li>How his stops in Washington, DC, Cleveland, and NYC shaped his experience</li><li>The importance of being yourself in broadcasting and showing your personality</li><li>Transitioning from local news to national broadcasting with NBC and The Today Show.</li><li>Creating Al Roker Entertainment and producing a variety of content across multiple networks and his current animated project</li><li>The central role of family in his life and how it influences his writing and cooking</li><li>How he and his wife, Deborah Roberts, support each other's broadcasting careers</li><li>What it’s like to broadcast major events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade</li><li>The significance of hard work and his advice for aspiring broadcasters</li></ol>And More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Al Roker is an institution. As the weatherman on NBC’s TODAY Show and co-anchor of the 3rd Hour of TODAY 3rd Hour of TODAY, presenting universally resonating lifestyle segments, Al has the undivided attention of the nation – over 30 million viewers per week – every weekday morning as America prepares for school and work.Spanning more than 40 years on TV and 14 Emmy awards, Al conducts interviews with celebrities and newsmakers around the world and does a wide variety of segments on every imaginable subject.  According to a The Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult Poll (2024), Al is the most trusted morning show anchor in America. You can also catch Al Roker on TODAY.com/allday and on Off The Rails on TODAY Show Radio, Channel 108 on SiriusXM radio.As an award-winning television producer and CEO of Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. (ARE) Al has executive produced numerous TV programs for network, cable, digital, and streaming channels. Not only will you find an Al Roker-produced TV show on your favorite channel, Al Roker Entertainment also produces trusted social impact video content, commercials, and branded entertainment for a wide array of sponsors and non-profits.Al is also a prolific author with 13 acclaimed books to his credit – from cookbooks to true life historical narratives, and his book, “You Look So Much Better In Person – True Stories Of Absurdity and Success” is a humorous and highly personal collection of essays based on lessons for living a happy life and achieving success through the power of saying “yes!”“ Al’s mystery novel, “The Morning Show Murders” (Book 1 of his popular Billy Blessing multi-book mystery series with Dick Lochte) was developed into a successful TV mini-series for Hallmark Movies.Recently, “America’s Weatherman” added his name to the long and notable list of TED speakers when he talked to the TED Countdown Summit in Detroit, Michigan about the knock-on effects of extreme weather due to climate change.As an avid social media contributor, Al regularly tweets on X @AlRoker, shares photos from his travels (and his amazing cooking) on Instagram, and talks with his audience on Facebook. He also has a book page on Facebook for fans of his writing.Al lives in New York City with his wife, ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts, and has three kids.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:<ul><li>Willard Scott</li><li>Merv Griffin</li><li>Dennis Kucinich</li><li>Mike McVay</li><li>Chris Ostrovsky</li><li>Bob Davis</li><li>Frank Field</li><li>Chuck Scarborough</li><li>Sue Simmons</li><li>Jack Cafferty</li><li>Pat Harper</li><li>Marv Albert</li><li>Sue Levine</li><li>Don Pardo</li><li>Bryant Gumbel</li><li>Jane Pauley</li><li>Tom Joyner</li><li>Holly Robinson Peete</li><li>Levar Burton</li><li>Sheryl Lee Ralph</li><li>Courtney Roker Laga</li><li>Nick Roker</li><li>Tom Papa</li><li>Stephen A. Smith</li><li>Wendy McMahan</li><li>Patsy Smullin</li><li>Steve Jones</li><li>Wendy McMahon</li><li>Deborah Roberts</li><li>Lou O'Donnell</li></ul>ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: <a href="http://benztown.com">benztown.com</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/benztownradio">facebook.com/benztownradio</a>Twitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/company/benztown">linkedin.com/company/benztown</a>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio">instagram.com/benztownradio</a>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE SUMMARY: &lt;/strong&gt;Al Roker is the award-winning weather and feature anchor of The Today show on NBC News as well as a best-selling author, radio host, and Broadway star. Roker reflects on the challenges and excitement of working in broadcasting throughout his legendary career. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roker will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting &amp; Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Al Roker about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Growing up in Queens with an early fascination with broadcasting &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How his stops in Washington, DC, Cleveland, and NYC shaped his experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of being yourself in broadcasting and showing your personality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transitioning from local news to national broadcasting with NBC and The Today Show.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creating Al Roker Entertainment and producing a variety of content across multiple networks and his current animated project&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The central role of family in his life and how it influences his writing and cooking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How he and his wife, Deborah Roberts, support each other's broadcasting careers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it’s like to broadcast major events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The significance of hard work and his advice for aspiring broadcasters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;And More!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:&lt;/strong&gt; Al Roker is an institution. As the weatherman on NBC’s TODAY Show and co-anchor of the 3rd Hour of TODAY 3rd Hour of TODAY, presenting universally resonating lifestyle segments, Al has the undivided attention of the nation – over 30 million viewers per week – every weekday morning as America prepares for school and work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spanning more than 40 years on TV and 14 Emmy awards, Al conducts interviews with celebrities and newsmakers around the world and does a wide variety of segments on every imaginable subject.  According to a The Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult Poll (2024), Al is the most trusted morning show anchor in America. You can also catch Al Roker on TODAY.com/allday and on Off The Rails on TODAY Show Radio, Channel 108 on SiriusXM radio.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As an award-winning television producer and CEO of Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. (ARE) Al has executive produced numerous TV programs for network, cable, digital, and streaming channels. Not only will you find an Al Roker-produced TV show on your favorite channel, Al Roker Entertainment also produces trusted social impact video content, commercials, and branded entertainment for a wide array of sponsors and non-profits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Al is also a prolific author with 13 acclaimed books to his credit – from cookbooks to true life historical narratives, and his book, “You Look So Much Better In Person – True Stories Of Absurdity and Success” is a humorous and highly personal collection of essays based on lessons for living a happy life and achieving success through the power of saying “yes!”“ Al’s mystery novel, “The Morning Show Murders” (Book 1 of his popular Billy Blessing multi-book mystery series with Dick Lochte) was developed into a successful TV mini-series for Hallmark Movies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recently, “America’s Weatherman” added his name to the long and notable list of TED speakers when he talked to the TED Countdown Summit in Detroit, Michigan about the knock-on effects of extreme weather due to climate change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As an avid social media contributor, Al regularly tweets on X @AlRoker, shares photos from his travels (and his amazing cooking) on Instagram, and talks with his audience on Facebook. He also has a book page on Facebook for fans of his writing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Al lives in New York City with his wife, ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts, and has three kids.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THE PODCAST:&lt;/strong&gt; Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PEOPLE MENTIONED:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Willard Scott&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Merv Griffin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dennis Kucinich&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike McVay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chris Ostrovsky&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bob Davis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Frank Field&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chuck Scarborough&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sue Simmons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jack Cafferty&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pat Harper&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Marv Albert&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sue Levine&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Don Pardo&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bryant Gumbel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jane Pauley&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tom Joyner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Holly Robinson Peete&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Levar Burton&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sheryl Lee Ralph&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Courtney Roker Laga&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nick Roker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tom Papa&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stephen A. Smith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wendy McMahan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Patsy Smullin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Jones&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wendy McMahon&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Deborah Roberts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lou O'Donnell&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT BENZTOWN: &lt;/strong&gt;Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&amp;B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Web: &lt;a href="http://benztown.com"&gt;benztown.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href="http://facebook.com/benztownradio"&gt;facebook.com/benztownradio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter: @benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a href="http://linkedin.com/company/benztown"&gt;linkedin.com/company/benztown&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio"&gt;instagram.com/benztownradio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Al Roker is the award-winning weather and feature anchor of The Today show on NBC News as well as a best-selling author, radio host, and Broadway star. Roker reflects on the challenges and excitement of working in broadcasting throughout his legendary career. 

Ep. 63 Al Roker

EPISODE SUMMARY: Patsy Smullin is the owner and president of California Oregon Broadcasting as well as the host of the successful TV interview series Up Close and Personal. She shares her insights on leadership, family dynamics, philanthropy and the changing media landscape.Smullin will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Patsy Smullin about:<ol><li>Growing up in Eureka, California and how her the influence of her father, legendary broadcaster Bill Smullin, shaped her career path.</li><li>Working in just about every facet of cable TV until she began running cable operations throughout Oregon and California</li><li>The value of every single subscriber and doing whatever it takes to make them happy</li><li>Her belief in fair, unbiased journalism, and giving her reporters autonomy</li><li>Joining KOBI and starting her interview series Up Close and Personal where she helped viewers get to know interviewees as peopel</li><li>Taking over her father’s company and her expectations as his daughter</li><li>Serving on the NAB and NBC boards</li><li>importance of community service and philanthropy and the organizations she supports including SMART and Community 101</li></ol>And More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Patsy Smullin is the owner and President of California Oregon Broadcasting, the longest, continuously operated, independent broadcast organization in the West. Its holdings include five television stations serving California and Oregon, three cable systems and a digital HD video production company.Over the years, Patsy’s commitment to community is evident every day personally and through her TV stations.  She has consistently given back to the communities her broadcast company serve. She has been an active member of the NBC Affiliate Board, National Association of Broadcasters Board, The World Affairs Council of Oregon, Oregon Children’s Foundation, Southern Oregon University Board and Willamette University Board.Two of her “hands on” favorites are being a SMART reader and Community 101 supporter, which teach children philanthropy at a really young age. She has been recognized with countless awards including the 2007 National Broadcasters Foundation Pioneer Award and the 2008 Oregon Association of Broadcaster’s Tom McCall Award for outstanding service to the state and to the nation and most recently the Governor’s Gold Award for service to Oregon. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:<ul><li>Hillary Clinton</li><li>Lester Holt</li><li>Jay Leno</li><li>Jeff Zucker</li><li>Walter Cronkite</li><li>Scott Burton</li><li>Bill Smullin</li><li>JFK</li><li>Bibby Kennedy</li><li>Ronald Reagan</li><li>Ted Turner</li><li>John Malone</li><li>Tom Brokaw</li><li>Barbara Bush</li><li>Dick Clark</li><li>Hillary Clinton</li><li>Elizabeth Dole</li><li>Wayne Newton</li><li>Dr. Oz</li><li>Dr. Phil</li><li>Barbara Walters</li><li>Jeff Zucker</li><li>Lester Holt</li><li>Oak Ridge Boys</li><li>Jenna Bush</li><li>Curtis LeGeyt</li><li>Brandon Tartikoff</li><li>Laura Bush</li><li>Al Roker</li><li>Mike McVay</li><li>Steve Jones</li><li>Rupert Murdoch</li><li>Ted Turner</li></ul>ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: <a href="linkedin.com/company/benztown">linkedin.com/company/benztown</a>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio">instagram.com/benztownradio</a>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE SUMMARY:&lt;/strong&gt; Patsy Smullin is the owner and president of California Oregon Broadcasting as well as the host of the successful TV interview series Up Close and Personal. She shares her insights on leadership, family dynamics, philanthropy and the changing media landscape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Smullin will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting &amp; Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Patsy Smullin about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Growing up in Eureka, California and how her the influence of her father, legendary broadcaster Bill Smullin, shaped her career path.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working in just about every facet of cable TV until she began running cable operations throughout Oregon and California&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The value of every single subscriber and doing whatever it takes to make them happy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Her belief in fair, unbiased journalism, and giving her reporters autonomy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Joining KOBI and starting her interview series &lt;i&gt;Up Close and Personal &lt;/i&gt;where she helped viewers get to know interviewees as peopel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Taking over her father’s company and her expectations as his daughter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Serving on the NAB and NBC boards&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;importance of community service and philanthropy and the organizations she supports including SMART and Community 101&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;And More!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:&lt;/strong&gt; Patsy Smullin is the owner and President of California Oregon Broadcasting, the longest, continuously operated, independent broadcast organization in the West. Its holdings include five television stations serving California and Oregon, three cable systems and a digital HD video production company.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the years, Patsy’s commitment to community is evident every day personally and through her TV stations.  She has consistently given back to the communities her broadcast company serve. She has been an active member of the NBC Affiliate Board, National Association of Broadcasters Board, The World Affairs Council of Oregon, Oregon Children’s Foundation, Southern Oregon University Board and Willamette University Board.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Two of her “hands on” favorites are being a SMART reader and Community 101 supporter, which teach children philanthropy at a really young age. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has been recognized with countless awards including the 2007 National Broadcasters Foundation Pioneer Award and the 2008 Oregon Association of Broadcaster’s Tom McCall Award for outstanding service to the state and to the nation and most recently the Governor’s Gold Award for service to Oregon. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THE PODCAST:&lt;/strong&gt; Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PEOPLE MENTIONED:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hillary Clinton&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lester Holt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jay Leno&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jeff Zucker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Walter Cronkite&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scott Burton&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bill Smullin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;JFK&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bibby Kennedy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ronald Reagan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ted Turner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Malone&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tom Brokaw&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Barbara Bush&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dick Clark&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hillary Clinton&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Elizabeth Dole&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wayne Newton&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dr. Oz&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dr. Phil&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Barbara Walters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jeff Zucker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lester Holt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Oak Ridge Boys&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jenna Bush&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Curtis LeGeyt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brandon Tartikoff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laura Bush&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Al Roker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike McVay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Jones&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rupert Murdoch&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ted Turner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT BENZTOWN:&lt;/strong&gt; Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&amp;B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Web: benztown.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter: @benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a href="linkedin.com/company/benztown"&gt;linkedin.com/company/benztown&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio"&gt;instagram.com/benztownradio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Patsy Smullin is the owner and president of California Oregon Broadcasting as well as the host of the successful TV interview series Up Close and Personal. She shares her insights on leadership, family dynamics, philanthropy and the changing media landscape.

Ep. 62 Patsy Smullin

EPISODE SUMMARY: Mike McVay is a 40+ year radio veteran with expertise spanning content creation broadcasting, network syndication, talent coaching, artist development, and media strategy design. He has held numerous roles including EVP of Cumulus and Westwood One and is the President of McVay Media Consulting. McVay shares the story of his legendary career. McVay will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Mike McVay about:<ol><li>Growing up outside of Pittsburgh in a railroad family and deciding to do radio from an early age</li><li>Getting his first gig at WHJB at 15 then dropping out of college and moving to West Virginia to become a program director</li><li>His desire for career growth and to control his own destiny and how that attracted him to programming</li><li>Jumping around to several cities and stations before landing in LA where he was surrounded by legendary air talent whom he learned from</li><li>Bouncing around more and becoming a station manager and GM</li><li>Having a supportive wife and family who allowed them to move around but also supported him and founded McVay Media with him along with Charlie Cook</li><li>The explosive success of McVay Media and recruiting top consultants to handle over 200 stations eventually growing to over 25 employees worldwide</li><li>Buying his first radio station and the stress of owning multiple stations</li><li>Joining Cumulus Media and Westwood One as EVP of Content and Programming and advising over 500 stations</li><li>How he reacted to management shakeups, the evolution of Cumulus, and stepping away to focus back on McVay Media which became a family affair</li><li>The many industry organizations he is a part of, including the Country Radio Broadcasters Board, Alliance for Women in Media Board, and the Radio Committee for St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Research Center</li><li>The importance of professionalism, personal happiness, and giving back, and being a good person</li></ol>ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Mike McVay is President of McVay Media Consulting. Working globally as a full-service consultant in the areas of Content Creation, Program Consultation, Syndication, Digital Delivery, Production & Imaging, Podcasting, Talent Coaching, and Media Training. He was most recently the Executive Vice President of Content and Programming for Cumulus Media and Westwood One.McVay is a 40+ year programmer with national and local management, ownership, sales, major market programming, and major market on-air experience. Mike has owned and operated radio stations in multiple markets. He is a partner in Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Network with experience in curating Podcasts for Westwood One, NatGeo and Disney+. He has also developed and launched several highly successful nationally syndicated programs.He is a 2021 Inductee to the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, The Country Radio Broadcasters, the Radio Committee for St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Research Center, and is a voting member of the Country Music Association as well as The Academy of Country Music.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:<ul><li>Donny Osmund</li><li>John Sally</li><li>Jim Brickman</li><li>Doug Stefan</li><li>Mark McGrath</li><li>Stephen A Smith</li><li>Soledad O’Brien</li><li>Jean Chatsky</li><li>Cowboy Phil</li><li>Ed Saloman</li><li>Bob Pittman</li><li>John Rook</li><li>Charlie Cook</li><li>Jimmy Fox</li><li>Rich Brother Robin</li><li>Jack Armstrong</li><li>Don Steele</li><li>Machine Gun Kelly</li><li>Nancy Plum</li><li>Joe Nasty</li><li>Dave Sebastian</li><li>Charlie Tuna</li><li>Barbara Streisand</li><li>Gene Simmons</li><li>Brooke Shields</li><li>Stephen Bishop</li><li>George Burns</li><li>George Francis</li><li>Tom Wilson</li><li>Bernie Ditman</li><li>Doris McVay</li><li>Jim and Tom Imbrescia</li><li>Larry Robinson</li><li>Larry Pollack</li><li>Terry Jacobs</li><li>Lou Dickey</li><li>John Pinch</li><li>Jim West</li><li>George and Reg</li><li>Jay Albright</li><li>Bob Moody</li><li>Jerry King</li><li>Harv Blaine</li><li>Chris Elliott</li><li>Val Garis</li><li>Greg Galepsy</li><li>Jan Jeffries</li><li>Dwight Douglas</li><li>Holland Cook</li><li>Jim Glass</li><li>Bob McNeil</li><li>Daniel Anstandig</li><li>Sue Wilson</li><li>Jim Long</li><li>David Rogerson</li><li>Chris Burns</li><li>Steve Smith</li><li>Barry Gerber</li><li>Chesley Maddox</li><li>Kent Burkhardt</li><li>Lee Abrams</li><li>Greg Gillespie</li><li>Dave Lang</li><li>John Tesh</li><li>Tom Pullman</li><li>Justin Chase</li><li>Greg Strassel</li><li>Mary Berner</li><li>Bob Walker</li><li>Dave Milner</li><li>Brian Phillips</li><li>Ryan Kershner</li><li>Jai Kershner</li><li>Nikki Lanigan</li><li>Jimmy Lanigan</li><li>Bing Crosby</li><li>Walter Cronkite</li><li>Al Roker</li><li>Christine Baranski</li><li>Steve Jones</li><li>Chris Forgy</li><li>Jason Bailey</li></ul>ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio">instagram.com/benztownradio</a>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE SUMMARY:&lt;/strong&gt; Mike McVay is a 40+ year radio veteran with expertise spanning content creation broadcasting, network syndication, talent coaching, artist development, and media strategy design. He has held numerous roles including EVP of Cumulus and Westwood One and is the President of McVay Media Consulting. McVay shares the story of his legendary career. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;McVay will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting &amp; Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Mike McVay about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Growing up outside of Pittsburgh in a railroad family and deciding to do radio from an early age&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Getting his first gig at WHJB at 15 then dropping out of college and moving to West Virginia to become a program director&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His desire for career growth and to control his own destiny and how that attracted him to programming&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jumping around to several cities and stations before landing in LA where he was surrounded by legendary air talent whom he learned from&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bouncing around more and becoming a station manager and GM&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Having a supportive wife and family who allowed them to move around but also supported him and founded McVay Media with him along with Charlie Cook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The explosive success of McVay Media and recruiting top consultants to handle over 200 stations eventually growing to over 25 employees worldwide&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Buying his first radio station and the stress of owning multiple stations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Joining Cumulus Media and Westwood One as EVP of Content and Programming and advising over 500 stations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How he reacted to management shakeups, the evolution of Cumulus, and stepping away to focus back on McVay Media which became a family affair&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The many industry organizations he is a part of, including the Country Radio Broadcasters Board, Alliance for Women in Media Board, and the Radio Committee for St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Research Center&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of professionalism, personal happiness, and giving back, and being a good person&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:&lt;/strong&gt; Mike McVay is President of McVay Media Consulting. Working globally as a full-service consultant in the areas of Content Creation, Program Consultation, Syndication, Digital Delivery, Production &amp; Imaging, Podcasting, Talent Coaching, and Media Training. He was most recently the Executive Vice President of Content and Programming for Cumulus Media and Westwood One.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;McVay is a 40+ year programmer with national and local management, ownership, sales, major market programming, and major market on-air experience. Mike has owned and operated radio stations in multiple markets. He is a partner in Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Network with experience in curating Podcasts for Westwood One, NatGeo and Disney+. He has also developed and launched several highly successful nationally syndicated programs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He is a 2021 Inductee to the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, The Country Radio Broadcasters, the Radio Committee for St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Research Center, and is a voting member of the Country Music Association as well as The Academy of Country Music.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT THE PODCAST:&lt;/strong&gt; Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PEOPLE MENTIONED:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Donny Osmund&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Sally&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jim Brickman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Doug Stefan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mark McGrath&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stephen A Smith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Soledad O’Brien&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jean Chatsky&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cowboy Phil&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ed Saloman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bob Pittman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Rook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Charlie Cook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jimmy Fox&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rich Brother Robin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jack Armstrong&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Don Steele&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Machine Gun Kelly&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nancy Plum&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Joe Nasty&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dave Sebastian&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Charlie Tuna&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Barbara Streisand&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gene Simmons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brooke Shields&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stephen Bishop&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;George Burns&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;George Francis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tom Wilson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bernie Ditman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Doris McVay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jim and Tom Imbrescia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Larry Robinson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Larry Pollack&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Terry Jacobs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lou Dickey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Pinch&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jim West&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;George and Reg&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jay Albright&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bob Moody&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jerry King&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Harv Blaine&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chris Elliott&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Val Garis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Greg Galepsy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jan Jeffries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dwight Douglas&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Holland Cook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jim Glass&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bob McNeil&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Daniel Anstandig&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sue Wilson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jim Long&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;David Rogerson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chris Burns&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Smith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Barry Gerber&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chesley Maddox&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kent Burkhardt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lee Abrams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Greg Gillespie&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dave Lang&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Tesh&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tom Pullman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Justin Chase&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Greg Strassel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mary Berner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bob Walker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dave Milner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brian Phillips&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ryan Kershner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jai Kershner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nikki Lanigan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jimmy Lanigan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bing Crosby&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Walter Cronkite&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Al Roker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Christine Baranski&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Jones&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chris Forgy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jason Bailey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT BENZTOWN: &lt;/strong&gt;Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&amp;B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Web: benztown.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter: @benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio"&gt;instagram.com/benztownradio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Mike McVay is a 40+ year radio veteran with expertise spanning content creation broadcasting, network syndication, talent coaching, artist development, and media strategy design. He has held numerous roles including EVP of Cumulus and Westwood One and is the President of McVay Media Consulting. McVay shares the story of his legendary career. 

McVay will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.


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