Brad Samuel shares his journey from an enthusiastic 15-year-old intern in radio to a respected media consultant and agency owner. His stories are filled with lessons on determination, embracing rejection, and the importance of pursuing one's passion relentlessly.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody:<ul><li>Interning with Bruce Walton and falling in love with radio</li><li>Owning your media assets as a talent</li><li>The art of “hunting and gathering”</li><li>Innovating and Managing Radio Disney AM 1240</li><li>Working with Roy Laughlin, Charlie Rahilly, and Chachi at Clear Channel</li><li><a href="mailto:laughlincoo@gmail.com">Roy Laughlin</a> as his mentor</li><li>Being of service and graciousness in the studio</li><li>Take every rejection and failure as a chance to improve your skills.</li><li>Working together with different skills is important for success.</li><li>Looking for new challenges and chances for growth in all aspects of life.</li></ul>About this episode’s guest:Brad Samuel is a seasoned professional in the media industry with rich experience that spans various roles and notable companies. Having started his journey with an internship under the mentorship of the legendary Bruce Walton, Brad has carved a niche for himself in media. His career highlights include managerial positions at Radio Disney, LSM for extra Sports Los Angeles, GSM for KFI, and GM for KYSR 98.7. In San Diego, he served as the Director of Sales for iHeartMedia's eight stations. In 2010, Brad took a significant leap and founded Epic Media, where he consults for diverse sectors including restaurants, casinos, and Fintech, represents media talent and influencers, and advises audio networks and digital agencies.<ul><li>People Mentioned:</li><li>Bruce Walton</li><li>Rod Luck</li><li>Scotty Mash</li><li>Mike Stafford</li><li>Roy Laughlin</li><li>Charlie Rahilly</li><li>Randy Michaels</li><li>Roger Hedgecock</li><li>Doctor Laura</li><li>Rush Limbaugh</li><li>David G. Hall</li><li>Greg Ashlock</li><li>John Hogan</li><li>Amy Nzich</li><li>Kathy Begleley</li><li>Rick Dees</li><li>Ryan Seacrest</li><li>Damian Lewis</li><li>Ellen Kay</li><li>Magic Johnson</li><li>Susan Carris</li><li>Debbie Wagner</li><li>R Dub</li><li>Jhani Kaye</li><li>Bob Bollinger</li><li>Tim Cook</li><li>Magic Johnson</li><li>Steve Jobs</li><li>Roy Disney</li><li>Walt Disney</li><li>Bob Bolinger</li><li>Randy Michaels</li><li>Greg Ashlock</li><li>Jamie White</li><li>Danny Bonaduce</li><li>John Kobylt</li><li>Ken Chiampou</li></ul>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Brad Samuel shares his journey from an enthusiastic 15-year-old intern in radio to a respected media consultant and agency owner. His stories are filled with lessons on determination, embracing rejection, and the importance of pursuing one's passion relentlessly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Interning with Bruce Walton and falling in love with radio&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Owning your media assets as a talent&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The art of “hunting and gathering”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Innovating and Managing Radio Disney AM 1240&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working with Roy Laughlin, Charlie Rahilly, and Chachi at Clear Channel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:laughlincoo@gmail.com"&gt;Roy Laughlin&lt;/a&gt; as his mentor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Being of service and graciousness in the studio&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Take every rejection and failure as a chance to improve your skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working together with different skills is important for success.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Looking for new challenges and chances for growth in all aspects of life.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;About this episode’s guest:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brad Samuel is a seasoned professional in the media industry with rich experience that spans various roles and notable companies. Having started his journey with an internship under the mentorship of the legendary Bruce Walton, Brad has carved a niche for himself in media. His career highlights include managerial positions at Radio Disney, LSM for extra Sports Los Angeles, GSM for KFI, and GM for KYSR 98.7. In San Diego, he served as the Director of Sales for iHeartMedia's eight stations. In 2010, Brad took a significant leap and founded Epic Media, where he consults for diverse sectors including restaurants, casinos, and Fintech, represents media talent and influencers, and advises audio networks and digital agencies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;People Mentioned:&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bruce Walton&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rod Luck&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scotty Mash&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike Stafford&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Roy Laughlin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Charlie Rahilly&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Randy Michaels&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Roger Hedgecock&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Doctor Laura&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rush Limbaugh&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;David G. Hall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Greg Ashlock&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Hogan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amy Nzich&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kathy Begleley&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rick Dees&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ryan Seacrest&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Damian Lewis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ellen Kay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Magic Johnson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Susan Carris&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Debbie Wagner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;R Dub&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jhani Kaye&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bob Bollinger&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tim Cook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Magic Johnson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Jobs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Roy Disney&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Walt Disney&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bob Bolinger&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Randy Michaels&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Greg Ashlock&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jamie White&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Danny Bonaduce&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Kobylt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ken Chiampou&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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Brad Samuel shares his journey from an enthusiastic 15-year-old intern in radio to a respected media consultant and agency owner. His stories are filled with lessons on determination, embracing rejection, and the importance of pursuing one's passion relentlessly.

Ep. 55 Brad Samuel

In this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi Denes speaks to Mike Hulvey, a broadcasting luminary who has shaped the industry with his commitment to community service and mentorship. Mike discusses his career trajectory, the impact of his early influences, and his passion for developing future broadcasting talent through his summer mentoring program.Mike takes us through his journey from being awe-struck by radio broadcasts at a young age to eventually climbing the ranks of broadcast management and leadership. With stories from his tenure at Neuhoff Communications and the moments that led to his success, we are given a masterclass in career growth and seizing opportunities. The conversation also delves into his vision for the future of radio and the significance of local content engagement. His recent appointment as CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and his intent to enhance the national talent system promises an invigorating era for broadcasters and advertisers alike.<h3>Key Takeaways:</h3><ul><li>Mike Hulvey recounts his progress from participating in sports broadcasting at a young age to leading major broadcasting operations.</li><li>Coming from a community of successful media personalities </li><li>Starting out in radio at the same as Dick Van Dyke and Gene Hackman</li><li>Reps Reps Reps </li><li>The excitement and pressure of becoming the Neuhoff Communication manager without any management experience </li><li>His story of overcoming dyslexia and honing different learning methods reinforces the power of perseverance and adaptability.</li><li>The transition of Neuhoff Communications' ownership and Mike’s dedication to ensuring its legacy continues with capable hands.</li><li>As the new CEO of the RAB, Mike aims to revitalize future broadcaster engagement and training.</li><li>Emphasizing local content and relationships with advertisers is key to radio's longevity and evolution in the digital age.</li><li>Always say YES to opportunities even when it doesn't make sense </li><li>Neuhoff Media Sports Media Camp and mentoring young future broadcasters</li></ul>People Mentioned: <ul><li>Dan Rooney</li><li>Dick Van Dyke </li><li>Gene Hackman</li><li>Jerry Van Dyke</li><li>Bobby Short </li><li>Irving Azoff</li><li>Jeff Neuhoff</li><li>Erica Farber </li><li>Beth Neuhoff</li><li>Steve Wexler </li><li>Wayne Cornell (Radio Wayne)</li><li>Jim Collins </li></ul>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi Denes speaks to Mike Hulvey, a broadcasting luminary who has shaped the industry with his commitment to community service and mentorship. Mike discusses his career trajectory, the impact of his early influences, and his passion for developing future broadcasting talent through his summer mentoring program.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mike takes us through his journey from being awe-struck by radio broadcasts at a young age to eventually climbing the ranks of broadcast management and leadership. With stories from his tenure at Neuhoff Communications and the moments that led to his success, we are given a masterclass in career growth and seizing opportunities. The conversation also delves into his vision for the future of radio and the significance of local content engagement. His recent appointment as CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and his intent to enhance the national talent system promises an invigorating era for broadcasters and advertisers alike.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike Hulvey recounts his progress from participating in sports broadcasting at a young age to leading major broadcasting operations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coming from a community of successful media personalities &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Starting out in radio at the same as Dick Van Dyke and Gene Hackman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reps Reps Reps &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The excitement and pressure of becoming the Neuhoff Communication manager without any management experience &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His story of overcoming dyslexia and honing different learning methods reinforces the power of perseverance and adaptability.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The transition of Neuhoff Communications' ownership and Mike’s dedication to ensuring its legacy continues with capable hands.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;As the new CEO of the RAB, Mike aims to revitalize future broadcaster engagement and training.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emphasizing local content and relationships with advertisers is key to radio's longevity and evolution in the digital age.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Always say YES to opportunities even when it doesn't make sense &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Neuhoff Media Sports Media Camp and mentoring young future broadcasters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;People Mentioned: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dan Rooney&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dick Van Dyke &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gene Hackman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jerry Van Dyke&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bobby Short &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Irving Azoff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jeff Neuhoff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Erica Farber &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Beth Neuhoff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Wexler &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wayne Cornell (Radio Wayne)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jim Collins &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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In this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi Denes speaks to Mike Hulvey, a broadcasting luminary who has shaped the industry with his commitment to community service and mentorship. Mike discusses his career trajectory, the impact of his early influences, and his passion for developing future broadcasting talent through his summer mentoring program.

Mike takes us through his journey from being awe-struck by radio broadcasts at a young age to eventually climbing the ranks of broadcast management and leadership. With stories from his tenure at Neuhoff Communications and the moments that led to his success, we are given a masterclass in career growth and seizing opportunities. The conversation also delves into his vision for the future of radio and the significance of local content engagement. His recent appointment as CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and his intent to enhance the national talent system promises an invigorating era for broadcasters and advertisers alike.


Ep. 54 Mike Hulvey

EPISODE SUMMARY: Lyndsey Parker is a veteran music journalist who has held roles at Yahoo, SiriusXM, and Warner Music, and interviewed numerous artists. She shares her experiences meeting artists, hosting shows, writing articles, and immersing herself in pop culture.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Lyndsey Parker about:<ol><li>Growing up as a valley girl in the San Fernando Valley</li><li>Her avant-garde clothing style and how her mom supported her expression growing up</li><li>Exploring the LA music scene and her early music influences including Duran Duran, The Monkees, and The Beatles and later MTV</li><li>Creating a fanzine and going from interviewing budding music stars to Gene Simmons</li><li>Working at Launch.com before getting bought by Yahoo where she interviewed many major artists and witnessed innovations in digital music</li><li>Explore her passion for music and entertainment as a host on the radio host and on AXS TV </li><li>Her fascination with reality TV and all things pop culture</li><li>Writing the book 'Permanent Damage' and getting the opportunity to collaborate with Miss Mercy and share her incredible life story</li><li>Juggling multiple jobs while working for Yahoo for years</li></ol>And more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Lyndsey Parker is an award-winning music journalist. You may know her as the host of WMG’s successful podcast series and Roku television show ‘Totally ’80s,’  longtime music editor at Yahoo Entertainment, or the former host of the SiriusXM radio show ‘Volume West’ with Chad Smith and Davey Havok.Considered an expert in music and pop culture, she is a She Rocks Awards honoree, a four-time Southern California Journalism Awards winner, and an Online Journalism Award and National A&E Journalism Awards nominee. She is also the co-author of the autobiography of legendary muse and former GTOs member Miss Mercy,<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Permanent-Damage-Memoirs-Outrageous-Girl/dp/1644281821">Permanent Damage: Memoirs of an Outrageous Girl</a>, and the author of Careless Memories of Strange Behavior: My Notorious Life as a Duran Duran Fan. Additionally, she has served as the managing editor at LAUNCH.com; is a recurring cast member of AXS TV’s The Top Ten Revealed and Music’s Greatest Mysteries; is a regular moderator at the Grammy Museum; and has appeared in Netflix’s The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story, A&E’s I Want My MTV, and various other documentaries. She has appeared as a music and reality TV expert on TV shows for numerous major networks, including MTV, CNN, Fox News, VH1′s Behind the Music, Lifetime, Fox 11′s Good Day L.A., CBS’s The Insider and KCAL morning news, and Spectrum News. She has written for NME, Mojo, Elle, MOJO, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles, and Guitar, among other publications. She also lost on Rock & Roll Jeopardy once.She currently resides in Hollywood with her internet-unfamous cat Pussycow; Nagel, a white snake who has met David Coverdale; piles of records, books, and Hello Kitty and Pac-Man memorabilia; and a vintage television set that is always, always on. Her website, <a href="https://www.lyndsanity.com">Lyndsanity!</a>, is a catchall for her interviews, podcasts, media appearances, and other adventures she gets up to while obsessing over music and pop culture.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>Lady Gaga</li><li>Taylor Swift</li><li>Frank Zappa</li><li>Moon Zappa</li><li>Peter Frampton</li><li>Cindy Lauper</li><li>Alice Cooper</li><li>Steve Martin</li><li>George Burns</li><li>Mickey Dolenz</li><li>Noel Gallagher</li><li>Andy Partridge</li><li>Paul Weller</li><li>Adam Schlesinger</li><li>Rivers Cuomo</li><li>Jeff Stein</li><li>Kevin Godley</li><li>George Harrison</li><li>Frank Sinatra</li><li>Kurt Cobain</li><li>Colleen Fitzpatrick</li><li>Gene Simmons</li><li>Garth Brooks</li><li>Elton John</li><li>Boss Hogg</li><li>John Spencer</li><li>Vivian Westwood</li><li>Cindi Lauper</li><li>Dave Goldberg</li><li>Sheryl Sandberg</li><li>Bob Roback</li><li>Dave DiMartino</li><li>Brett Michaels</li><li>Jay Leno</li><li>Adele</li><li>Amy Winehouse</li><li>Kelly Clarkson</li><li>Gary Clark</li><li>Ian Rogers</li><li>Carrie Underwood</li><li>Adam Lambert</li><li>Leonard Cohen</li><li>Fred Bronson</li><li>Ace Young</li><li>Diana DiGarmo</li><li>Shirley Halpern</li><li>Randy Jackson</li><li>Simon Cowell</li><li>Paula Abdul</li><li>Elvira</li><li>Weird Al</li><li>Ed Begley Jr</li><li>Miss Mercy</li><li>Chuck Berry</li><li>Arthur Lee</li><li>Aubrey Plaza</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 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 Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton!, Audio Architecture, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, IEX: Boxes and Lines, and Everyday Wealth.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE SUMMARY: &lt;/strong&gt;Lyndsey Parker is a veteran music journalist who has held roles at Yahoo, SiriusXM, and Warner Music, and interviewed numerous artists. She shares her experiences meeting artists, hosting shows, writing articles, and immersing herself in pop culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Lyndsey Parker about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Growing up as a valley girl in the San Fernando Valley&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Her avant-garde clothing style and how her mom supported her expression growing up&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exploring the LA music scene and her early music influences including Duran Duran, The Monkees, and The Beatles and later MTV&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creating a fanzine and going from interviewing budding music stars to Gene Simmons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working at Launch.com before getting bought by Yahoo where she interviewed many major artists and witnessed innovations in digital music&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explore her passion for music and entertainment as a host on the radio host and on AXS TV &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Her fascination with reality TV and all things pop culture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Writing the book 'Permanent Damage' and getting the opportunity to collaborate with Miss Mercy and share her incredible life story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Juggling multiple jobs while working for Yahoo for years&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;Lyndsey Parker is an award-winning music journalist. You may know her as the host of WMG’s successful podcast series and Roku television show ‘Totally ’80s,’  longtime music editor at Yahoo Entertainment, or the former host of the SiriusXM radio show ‘Volume West’ with Chad Smith and Davey Havok.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Considered an expert in music and pop culture, she is a She Rocks Awards honoree, a four-time Southern California Journalism Awards winner, and an Online Journalism Award and National A&amp;E Journalism Awards nominee. She is also the co-author of the autobiography of legendary muse and former GTOs member Miss Mercy,&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/Permanent-Damage-Memoirs-Outrageous-Girl/dp/1644281821"&gt;&lt;i&gt;Permanent Damage: Memoirs of an Outrageous Girl&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, and the author of &lt;i&gt;Careless Memories of Strange Behavior: My Notorious Life as a Duran Duran Fan&lt;/i&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, she has served as the managing editor at LAUNCH.com; is a recurring cast member of AXS TV’s &lt;i&gt;The Top Ten Revealed&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Music’s Greatest Mysteries&lt;/i&gt;; is a regular moderator at the Grammy Museum; and has appeared in Netflix’s &lt;i&gt;The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story&lt;/i&gt;, A&amp;E’s &lt;i&gt;I Want My MTV&lt;/i&gt;, and various other documentaries. She has appeared as a music and reality TV expert on TV shows for numerous major networks, including MTV, CNN, Fox News, VH1′s &lt;i&gt;Behind the Music&lt;/i&gt;, Lifetime, Fox 11′s &lt;i&gt;Good Day L.A.&lt;/i&gt;, CBS’s &lt;i&gt;The Insider&lt;/i&gt; and KCAL morning news, and Spectrum News. She has written for &lt;i&gt;NME&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Mojo&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Elle&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;MOJO&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Rolling Stone&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Los Angeles&lt;/i&gt;, and &lt;i&gt;Guitar&lt;/i&gt;, among other publications. She also lost on &lt;i&gt;Rock &amp; Roll Jeopardy &lt;/i&gt;once.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She currently resides in Hollywood with her internet-unfamous cat Pussycow; Nagel, a white snake who has met David Coverdale; piles of records, books, and Hello Kitty and Pac-Man memorabilia; and a vintage television set that is always, always on. Her website, &lt;a href="https://www.lyndsanity.com"&gt;Lyndsanity!&lt;/a&gt;, is a catchall for her interviews, podcasts, media appearances, and other adventures she gets up to while obsessing over music and pop culture.&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;Lady Gaga&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Taylor Swift&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Frank Zappa&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Moon Zappa&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Peter Frampton&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cindy Lauper&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alice Cooper&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Martin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;George Burns&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mickey Dolenz&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Noel Gallagher&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Andy Partridge&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Paul Weller&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adam Schlesinger&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rivers Cuomo&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jeff Stein&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kevin Godley&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;George Harrison&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Frank Sinatra&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kurt Cobain&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Colleen Fitzpatrick&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gene Simmons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Garth Brooks&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Elton John&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Boss Hogg&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Spencer&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vivian Westwood&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cindi Lauper&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dave Goldberg&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sheryl Sandberg&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bob Roback&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dave DiMartino&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brett Michaels&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jay Leno&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adele&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amy Winehouse&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kelly Clarkson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gary Clark&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ian Rogers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Carrie Underwood&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adam Lambert&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leonard Cohen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fred Bronson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ace Young&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Diana DiGarmo&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shirley Halpern&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Randy Jackson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simon Cowell&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Paula Abdul&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Elvira&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Weird Al&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ed Begley Jr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Miss Mercy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chuck Berry&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Arthur Lee&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Aubrey Plaza&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 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 Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton!, Audio Architecture, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, IEX: Boxes and Lines, and Everyday Wealth.&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: instagram.com/benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;
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Lyndsey Parker is a veteran music journalist who has held roles at Yahoo, SiriusXM, and Warner Music, and interviewed numerous artists. She shares her experiences meeting artists, hosting shows, writing articles, and immersing herself in pop culture.

Ep. 53 Lyndsey Parker

EPISODE SUMMARY: Stew Redwine is the VP of Creative Services at Oxford Road and host of the <a href="https://adinfinitum.buzzsprout.com/">Ad Infinitum Podcast</a>. He shares the tips and tricks he’s learned from years of experience creating audio and video advertisements and his thoughts on the future of podcasting.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Stew Redwine about:<ol><li>Growing up in Kansas City and cold calling producers to build out his network and get involved in film productions</li><li>Having kids and moving to LA for more on-set opportunities</li><li>Being in charge of an entire production for Sprint and maxing out credit cards to afford it</li><li>Working freelance at Oxford Road and the decision to go full-time</li><li>The process he goes through to pitch clients and help them find the right strategy</li><li>The difference between performance marketing and brand building</li><li>Why podcast advertising is so successful</li><li>The secret to a successful audio or TV ad</li><li>The Importance of Mnemonics and Sonic Branding</li><li>His advice for getting into podcasting and creative direction and thoughts on the future of the industry</li></ol>And more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: This particular vintage of Redwine has a distinct creative flavor. Bright, complex, and down-to-earthy, an unforgettable blend of performance, brand, advertising history, fun, feels, with a hint of wizardry. Grown in Kansas City on direct response TV sets and professionally advertising aged to perfection in Southern California, Stew's been helping make the ads work at Oxford Road since the early days of podcasting. As an intentional transplants to SoCal, Stew and his family happen to agree with the description in Montalvo’s 1610 novel of California; it’s located most closely to Earthly Paradise. From the beaches, to hikes, to biking around their town, to museums, to demolition derby, they’re always adventuring together. And the more variety for this Redwine varietal means a little bit better understanding of more people and plenty more ideas to help make the ads work at Oxford Road where he is VP of Creative Services.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>Scott Jolley</li><li>Mel Graham</li><li>Mike Churchill</li><li>Steve Frankel</li><li>Jordan Brady</li><li>Guy Raz</li><li>Ryan Tedder</li><li>Dan Granger</li><li>Bob Pittman</li><li>Scott McDonnell</li><li>Kraig Kichin</li><li>Howard Stern</li><li>Ellen K</li><li>Rick Dees</li><li>Jack Black</li><li>Kurt Cobain</li><li>Brian Cox</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 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 Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton!, Audio Architecture, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, IEX: Boxes and Lines, and Everyday Wealth.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE SUMMARY:&lt;/strong&gt; Stew Redwine is the VP of Creative Services at Oxford Road and host of the &lt;a href="https://adinfinitum.buzzsprout.com/"&gt;Ad Infinitum Podcast&lt;/a&gt;. He shares the tips and tricks he’s learned from years of experience creating audio and video advertisements and his thoughts on the future of podcasting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Stew Redwine about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Growing up in Kansas City and cold calling producers to build out his network and get involved in film productions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Having kids and moving to LA for more on-set opportunities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Being in charge of an entire production for Sprint and maxing out credit cards to afford it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working freelance at Oxford Road and the decision to go full-time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The process he goes through to pitch clients and help them find the right strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between performance marketing and brand building&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why podcast advertising is so successful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The secret to a successful audio or TV ad&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Importance of Mnemonics and Sonic Branding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His advice for getting into podcasting and creative direction and thoughts on the future of the industry&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; This particular vintage of Redwine has a distinct creative flavor. Bright, complex, and down-to-earthy, an unforgettable blend of performance, brand, advertising history, fun, feels, with a hint of wizardry. Grown in Kansas City on direct response TV sets and professionally advertising aged to perfection in Southern California, Stew's been helping make the ads work at Oxford Road since the early days of podcasting. As an intentional transplants to SoCal, Stew and his family happen to agree with the description in Montalvo’s 1610 novel of California; it’s located most closely to Earthly Paradise. From the beaches, to hikes, to biking around their town, to museums, to demolition derby, they’re always adventuring together. And the more variety for this Redwine varietal means a little bit better understanding of more people and plenty more ideas to help make the ads work at Oxford Road where he is VP of Creative Services.&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;Scott Jolley&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mel Graham&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike Churchill&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steve Frankel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jordan Brady&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Guy Raz&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ryan Tedder&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dan Granger&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bob Pittman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scott McDonnell&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kraig Kichin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Howard Stern&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ellen K&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rick Dees&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jack Black&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kurt Cobain&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brian Cox&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 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 Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton!, Audio Architecture, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, IEX: Boxes and Lines, and Everyday Wealth.&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: instagram.com/benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;
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Stew Redwine is the VP of Creative Services at Oxford Road and host of the Ad Infinitum Podcast. He shares the tips and tricks he’s learned from years of experience creating audio and video advertisements and his thoughts on the future of podcasting.

Ep. 52 Stew Redwine

EPISODE SUMMARY: Elaina Smith is the Gracie award-winning host of Nights with Elaina, heard on over 150 radio stations. She shares how she became a radio host, her transition from local radio to a syndicated national show, and the challenges and excitement that came with her career.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Elaina Smith about:<ol><li>Getting started in entertainment through internships at Entertainment Tonight and The Insider and doing red carpets while attending SDSU</li><li>Starting in radio by representing JACK-FM at events and then joining Chainsaw and Dave on-air</li><li>Getting her name on the Timmy and Elaina show on A1A in Florida and becoming a local celebrity</li><li>Moving to Nashville to host a syndicated country show</li><li>The challenging transition from a local to a national radio show and the mentors and supporters who helped her succeed</li><li>Becoming a solo host after Shawn Parr left the show</li><li>Launching the Nashville Show in the UK</li><li>Becoming the voice of the ACM Awards, People Choice Country Awards, the Gracie Awards, and more</li><li>The importance of building relationships and adapting and innovating in the radio industry, and other advice for younger generations</li></ol>And more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Every night you can hear Elaina D. Smith interviewing the biggest stars in country music & sharing the inside scoop on what’s happening in Nashville on Nights with Elaina!While working at Entertainment Tonight & The Insider in Los Angeles, Elaina found her true passion when she got an opportunity to join a morning radio show in San Diego, and never looked back. After a year on a morning show in Florida, Elaina made the move to Nashville and began her long-running syndicated night show, which is nearing a decade on-air!Elaina is now an ACM & CMA Award-nominated, Gracie Award-winning radio host, heard on Nights with Elaina on 150+ stations internationally!Outside of her radio show, you might have seen Elaina hosting the Official Red Carpet at the 57th Annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas, playing herself on CMT’s Nashville, introducing artists on some of the biggest stages in the country, or heard her on the award winning Breaking Thru with Elaina podcast, where she has in-depth conversations with artists like Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood & Maren Morris about equality in Country Music.Be sure to follow all of Elaina’s adventures on social media @elainadsmith! 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>Dave, Shelley, and Chainsaw </li><li>Rick Dees</li><li>Ryan Seacrest</li><li>Jon Bon Jovi</li><li>Marissa Edwards</li><li>Mary Steenburgen</li><li>Ted Danson</li><li>Mike Reilly</li><li>Mike McVay</li><li>Timmy Vee</li><li>Kix Brooks</li><li>Gary Kline</li><li>Ty Bentli</li><li>Shawn Parr</li><li>R Dub!</li><li>John Shomby</li><li>Jason Adams</li><li>Ryan Tedder</li><li>Guy Raz</li><li>Malcolm Gladwell</li><li>Vin Scully</li><li>Paul Williams</li><li>Becky Bennett</li><li>Ellen K</li><li>Randy Thomas</li><li>Lisa Konicki</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, New York, London 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 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 Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now, AudioLogger, Audio Architecture, Radio Merch Shop, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, Run It Again, Hot Chicken and Cage-Free Conversation with Byron Kennedy, and Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE SUMMARY: &lt;/strong&gt;Elaina Smith is the Gracie award-winning host of Nights with Elaina, heard on over 150 radio stations. She shares how she became a radio host, her transition from local radio to a syndicated national show, and the challenges and excitement that came with her career.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Elaina Smith about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Getting started in entertainment through internships at Entertainment Tonight and The Insider and doing red carpets while attending SDSU&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Starting in radio by representing JACK-FM at events and then joining Chainsaw and Dave on-air&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Getting her name on the Timmy and Elaina show on A1A in Florida and becoming a local celebrity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Moving to Nashville to host a syndicated country show&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The challenging transition from a local to a national radio show and the mentors and supporters who helped her succeed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Becoming a solo host after Shawn Parr left the show&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Launching the Nashville Show in the UK&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Becoming the voice of the ACM Awards, People Choice Country Awards, the Gracie Awards, and more&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of building relationships and adapting and innovating in the radio industry, and other advice for younger generations&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;Every night you can hear Elaina D. Smith interviewing the biggest stars in country music &amp; sharing the inside scoop on what’s happening in Nashville on Nights with Elaina!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While working at Entertainment Tonight &amp; The Insider in Los Angeles, Elaina found her true passion when she got an opportunity to join a morning radio show in San Diego, and never looked back. After a year on a morning show in Florida, Elaina made the move to Nashville and began her long-running syndicated night show, which is nearing a decade on-air!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elaina is now an ACM &amp; CMA Award-nominated, Gracie Award-winning radio host, heard on Nights with Elaina on 150+ stations internationally!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Outside of her radio show, you might have seen Elaina hosting the Official Red Carpet at the 57th Annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas, playing herself on CMT’s Nashville, introducing artists on some of the biggest stages in the country, or heard her on the award winning Breaking Thru with Elaina podcast, where she has in-depth conversations with artists like Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood &amp; Maren Morris about equality in Country Music.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to follow all of Elaina’s adventures on social media @elainadsmith!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &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;Dave, Shelley, and Chainsaw &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rick Dees&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ryan Seacrest&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jon Bon Jovi&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Marissa Edwards&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mary Steenburgen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ted Danson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike Reilly&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike McVay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Timmy Vee&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kix Brooks&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gary Kline&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ty Bentli&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shawn Parr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;R Dub!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John Shomby&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jason Adams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ryan Tedder&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Guy Raz&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Malcolm Gladwell&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vin Scully&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Paul Williams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Becky Bennett&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ellen K&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Randy Thomas&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lisa Konicki&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, New York, London 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 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 Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now, AudioLogger, Audio Architecture, Radio Merch Shop, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, Run It Again, Hot Chicken and Cage-Free Conversation with Byron Kennedy, and Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth.&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: instagram.com/benztownradio&lt;/p&gt;
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Elaina Smith is the Gracie award-winning host of Nights with Elaina, heard on over 150 radio stations. She shares how she became a radio host, her transition from local radio to a syndicated national show, and the challenges and excitement that came with her career.

Ep. 51 Elaina Smith

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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry.

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