Chachi Loves Everybody

By Benztown

What's Chachi Loves Everybody about?

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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Chachi Loves Everybody episodes:

04.25.2024
Ep. 55 Brad Samuel
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.
04.25.2024
Ep. 54 Mike Hulvey
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,...
03.21.2024
Ep. 53 Lyndsey Parker
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.
03.21.2024
Ep. 52 Stew Redwine
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...
02.28.2024
Ep. 51 Elaina Smith
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...
02.28.2024
Ep. 50 Paul Jacobs
Paul Jacobs, Vice President and General Manager of Jacobs Media, shares his journey in the radio industry and founding a consultancy with his brother Fred Jacobs. He discusses his success in programming and sales and his work championing radio's future.
02.08.2024
Ep. 49 Jeff Warshaw
Jeff Warshaw is the Founder and CEO of Connoisseur Media. He shares his incredible journey of building a radio empire, starting from purchasing his first radio station for $50,000 as a college sophomore to eventually selling his company for $258...
02.08.2024
Ep. 48 Dennis Green
Dennis Green is a legendary radio exec who serves as the co-chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame and the COO for Key Networks and Sun and Fun Media. Dennis shares his journey and what he’s learned in the radio...
11.14.2023
Ep. 47 ShoBoy
Edgar “ShoBoy” Sotelo is the owner/host of the only bicultural/bilingual Latino syndicated radio show that's heard Coast to Coast in America on 25 stations around the country. He has won the Marconi award for personality of the year and he...
11.14.2023
Ep. 46 Heather Cohen
Heather Cohen is the recently named president of the Weiss Agency, previously serving as EVP. She has been named to Radio Ink’s Most Influential Women in Radio 9 years in a row, is a recipient of the Talkers Magazine Judy...
08.24.2023
Ep. 45 Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson is the CEO of Workhouse media and he has experience representing major talents,Media producing podcasts, movies, and ad campaigns, as well as working in real estate and venture capital companies. Anderson discusses his multitude of business ventures and...
08.24.2023
Ep. 44 Peter Smyth
Peter Smyth is a legendary leader in broadcasting and the former chairman and CEO of Greater Media. He currently sits on the board of WBUR in Boston and is president of the Hundred Club of MA. Smyth shares how his...
05.25.2023
Ep. 43 Scott Herman
Scott Herman spent 39 years at CBS Radio and its predecessor companies, Group W and Infinity Broadcasting. Herman shares how he started his career in news radio and worked his way up from desk assistant to COO all within the...
05.25.2023
Ep. 42 Mark Wallengren
Mark Wallengren is a 35 year radio personality and former host of the Mark and Kim show on KOST, the first equally billed male and female morning show in the country. Mark and Kim have a star on the Hollywood...
04.12.2023
Ep. 41 Michael Harrison
Michael Harrison has held multiple positions in front of and behind the mic at many legendary stations, hosted syndicated shows, written for publications, created TALKERS, and more! Harrison discusses his eventful career including being at the forefront of several rising...
04.12.2023
Ep. 40 Wayne Johnson
Wayne Johnson is the founder and owner of Rockaway Records in LA. Johnson discusses starting his own business and growing and maintaining a records and music memorabilia store for over 40 years as Wayne and Chachi sit down for a...
02.24.2023
Ep. 39 Tim McCarthy
Tim McCarthy is an award-winning GM and former SVP of ESPN radio. McCarthy shares his journey in talk and sports radio, and his experiences working with top talent and inking major deals as Tim and Chachi sit down for a...
02.24.2023
Ep. 38 Buzz Knight
Buzz Knight is a strategist and media exec who has experience at multiple prominent companies. He recently founded his own company, Buzz Knight Media, and podcast, Takin a Walk. Knight shares stories from his career in radio and lots of...
12.15.2022
Ep. 37 Tim Richards
Tim Richards is a programmer with experience at Mix in Boston, Q101 in Chicago, KMLE in Phoenix, and more. Richards shares tales from decades in radio including developing talent such as Mojo in the Morning, Mancow, Johnjay and Rich, and...
12.15.2022
Ep. 36 Jeff Smulyan
Jeff Smulyan is the Founder and Chairman of Emmis Communications. He is a former director of the NAB, former chair of the RAB, and former owner of the Seattle Mariners. Smulyan shares the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur...
09.13.2022
Ep. 35 Eddie Pappani
Eddie Pappani is the beloved host of "The Show" on Rock 105.3 FM in San Diego and Q103.3 in Temecula. Pappani shares how he got into radio, learned by doing, and eventually got voted best morning show in San Diego...
09.13.2022
Ep. 34 Sona Movsesian
Conan O’Brien’s executive assistant, podcast co-host on Conan Needs a Friend and now a New York Times bestselling author, Sona Movsesian joins Chachi on Chachi Loves Everybody for a convo along with Susan Aksu, Benztown’s marketing director and Sona’s cousin!...
07.29.2022
Ep. 33 Jake Kaplan
Jake Kaplan is the Director of Imaging and Sound Design at Audacy Inc. He has imaged some of the most influential stations on the planet including KROQ, KUBE, and JACK- FM and various other stations. Kaplan shares his early start...
07.28.2022
Ep. 32 Christine Nagy
Christine Nagy is a multitalented activist, actress, and radio broadcaster best known for her participation on New York City's highest-rated radio station as a co-host on "Cubby & Christine Morning" on WLTW-FM (106.7 Lite FM). Nagy shares her life story...
05.19.2022
Ep.31 Pierre Bouvard
Pierre Bouvard is the Chief Insights Officer for Cumulus Media and Westwood One and leads their Audio Active Group, a media and creative advisory service. Hear how his love of radio at a young age turned into a passion for...
05.19.2022
Ep.30 Dave Beasing
Dave Beasing is CEO of the podcast studio Sound That BRANDS, which builds big podcasts for big brands. Hear about his successful career in radio and how a little boy obsessed with radio from Nebraska made his way to Los...
03.03.2022
Ep.29 Laura Cain
Laura Cain is a radio veteran who spent most of her career with the legendary The Jeff and Jer Showgram. Hear about her 30 years of experience in radio and her time with San Diego’s favorite morning show as Laura...
03.03.2022
Ep.28 Jackie Parks
Jackie Parks is the President and CEO of Envisionwise and Pivot Radio providing digital revenue-generating products for local businesses and radio stations across the country. Hear how her competitive drive led to the creation, continuous innovation, and success of her...
11.18.2021
Ep.27 Caroline Beasley
Caroline Beasley is the CEO of Beasley Media Group and has served as a Director of Beasley Media Group, Inc. since she joined the company in 1983. Hear how she earned her way to the top at Beasley and what...
11.18.2021
Ep.26 Elroy Smith
Elroy Smith is an award-winning programmer whose mission is to help coach up-and-coming talent and personalities to develop themselves into a brand. Hear how he went from growing up in Bermuda to programming some of the biggest stations in the...
09.23.2021
Ep.25 Bruce Gilbert
Bruce Gilbert is the SVP of Sports for Cumulus & Westwood One and has received many honors throughout his career including Sports Radio Director of the Year (3 times), Radio Ink’s Annual Top Programmers List, and being an Andrew Ashwood...
09.23.2021
Ep.24 Valerie Geller
Valerie Geller is the President of Geller Media International, a broadcast consulting firm working with news, talk, information, and personality programming for radio and television throughout the world. Hear how her love of talk radio while growing up in LA...
06.11.2021
Ep.23 Fred Jacobs
Fred Jacobs is the Founder and President of Jacobs Media Strategies, providing research, consulting, and strategic guidance to radio broadcasters, television networks, digital media, and podcasters. Hear how he grew his career from research and programming into a consultant role...
06.11.2021
Ep.22 James Baker
James Baker is the Supervisor of Broadcast Services for Saudi Aramco’s radio stations, Studio 1-FM and Studio 2-FM. Hear how he went from a radio fanatic to programming stations for the most profitable company in the world as James and...
04.15.2021
Ep.21 Tracy Johnson
Tracy Johnson is the President and CEO of Tracy Johnson Media Group, excelling in programming, promotion, and talent consulting that attracts fans, grows ratings, and generates revenue. Hear how he made his mark on the radio industry, his secrets to...
04.15.2021
Ep.20 "Little Tommy" Sablan
Tommy “Little Tommy” Sablan is the legendary producer of shows like “The Jeff and Jer Showgram,” the creator of “Breaking and Entering Christmas,” and he’s the only producer ever inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. Hear how he built...
02.24.2021
Ep.19 Blair Garner
Blair Garner has been in radio for over 30 years and during that time has been hailed as the Academy of Country Music’s “National Radio Personality of the Year” 3 times and was inducted into the National Radio Hall of...
02.24.2021
Ep.18 Heidi Raphael
Heidi Raphael is Beasley Media Group’s Chief Communications Officer in charge of overseeing all aspects of communications, branding, and marketing on behalf of Beasley and has been recognized by Radio Ink as one of the “Most Influential Women in Radio”...
12.10.2020
Ep.17 DJ Skee
DJ Skee is the founder of Dash Radio, the biggest all-original live digital audio network, and Skee Sports, an award-winning sports content and game day entertainment agency. Hear how he used his love for radio and natural entrepreneurial abilities to...
12.10.2020
Ep.16 Lori Lewis
Lori Lewis is the founder of Lori Lewis Media, a social media management, marketing, and monetization firm advising brands on how to create real impact in the social space. Hear how she started on-air in radio and transformed her career...
10.06.2020
Ep.15 Ty Bentli
Ty Bentli is the host of The Ty Bentli Show on Apple Music. Hear how his love for radio grew into a career that moved him across the country and across airwaves internationally and nationwide as Ty and Chachi sit...
08.26.2020
Ep.14 R Dub!
Randy “R Dub!” Williams is the syndicated radio host of Sunday Night Slow Jams and the Director of Programming for XHRM and XHTZ. R Dub! has just released his second industry book, “Go Syndicate Yourself!” where he is taking readers...
08.13.2020
Ep.13 Erica Farber
Erica Farber is the President and CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau, serving more than 6,000 member Radio stations in the U.S. and leading Radio's advocacy efforts by helping to drive business, grow advertising revenue, and communicate Radio's digital transition....
08.13.2020
Ep.12 Yaman Coskun
Yaman Coskun is the founder and CEO of Yamanair Creative, the parent company of some of the world's leading full-scale creative services for broadcast media. Hear how his career in radio took many turns, leading him to create his own...
06.12.2020
Ep.11 Jeff Smulyan
Jeff Smulyan is the founder and chairman of the board of Emmis Communications, an Indianapolis-based media company principally focused on radio broadcasting with stations in two U.S. markets. Additionally, Smulyan has been recognized as a Giant of Broadcasting by the...
06.12.2020
Ep.10 Ken Benson
Ken Benson is the founder of P1 Media Group, a pre-eminent global media research and consulting firm that affords him the opportunity to work with stations all over the world. Before P1, Ken was PD at stations across the country,...
04.16.2020
Ep.09 Ron Stone
Ron Stone is the President and CEO of Adams Radio Group. A 35 year radio veteran, Stone has senior level station and market management experience as well as experience in sales, operations, and finance. Hear how an accounting job somehow...
04.16.2020
Ep.08 Carolyn Gilbert
Carolyn Gilbert is the founder, president, CEO, CFO, data processing clerk, etc. at NuVoodoo Media Services - yeah, she wears a lot of hats and she is kind of a big deal. Carolyn has had a long career in radio...
02.21.2020
Ep.07 Ken Charles
Ken Charles is the Program Director for KNX in Los Angeles as well as the News Format Captain for Entercom with a long career in radio. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Ken Charles about: 1. His...
01.17.2020
Ep.06 Joel Denver
Joel Denver is the President of All Access Music Group with a long career in the radio and music industry, and with that long career comes a lot of stories! Hear how he went from a 14-year-old calling radio stations...

What's Chachi Loves Everybody about?

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Chachi Loves Everybody episodes:

Ep. 55 Brad Samuel

Ep. 54 Mike Hulvey

Ep. 53 Lyndsey Parker

Ep. 52 Stew Redwine

Ep. 51 Elaina Smith

Ep. 50 Paul Jacobs

Ep. 49 Jeff Warshaw

Ep. 48 Dennis Green

Ep. 47 ShoBoy

Ep. 46 Heather Cohen

Ep. 45 Paul Anderson

Ep. 44 Peter Smyth

Ep. 43 Scott Herman

Ep. 42 Mark Wallengren

Ep. 41 Michael Harrison

Ep. 40 Wayne Johnson

Ep. 39 Tim McCarthy

Ep. 38 Buzz Knight

Ep. 37 Tim Richards

Ep. 36 Jeff Smulyan

Ep. 35 Eddie Pappani

Ep. 34 Sona Movsesian

Ep. 33 Jake Kaplan

Ep. 32 Christine Nagy

Ep.31 Pierre Bouvard

Ep.30 Dave Beasing

Ep.29 Laura Cain

Ep.28 Jackie Parks

Ep.27 Caroline Beasley

Ep.26 Elroy Smith

Ep.25 Bruce Gilbert

Ep.24 Valerie Geller

Ep.23 Fred Jacobs

Ep.22 James Baker

Ep.21 Tracy Johnson

Ep.20 "Little Tommy" Sablan

Ep.19 Blair Garner

Ep.18 Heidi Raphael

Ep.17 DJ Skee

Ep.16 Lori Lewis

Ep.15 Ty Bentli

Ep.14 R Dub!

Ep.13 Erica Farber

Ep.12 Yaman Coskun

Ep.11 Jeff Smulyan

Ep.10 Ken Benson

Ep.09 Ron Stone

Ep.08 Carolyn Gilbert

Ep.07 Ken Charles

Ep.06 Joel Denver

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