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  • Ep. 72 Tim Dukes

    EPISODE SUMMARY: Tim Dukes is the president of Hope Media Group. He shares his radio journey including leadership roles at Jacor, Emmis, Tribune and Clear Channel, and the lessons he learned along the way. 

    On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Tim Dukes about:

    1. Growing up in Louisville, KY, and the host who inspired him to work in radio
    2. Exaggerating his credentials to get his first radio job at Y107
    3. How his mentors taught and supported him throughout his career
    4. Moving to Tampa and helping to build the Power Pig brand
    5. Transitioning to PD in Louisville, Cincinnati, and San Diego
    6. Navigating Jacor’s sale to Clear Channel and joining Emmis
    7. Why leading with creativity makes for great radio
    8. Reevaluating his career and transitioning to nonprofit radio in Dallas
    9.  How he became President of Hope Media Group
    10. How he gives back to the community

    -And more!

     

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:
    Tim Dukes spent 24 years in secular media and markets that include Chicago, Atlanta, San Diego, and Tampa before answering God’s call to vocational ministry in 2011. He joined WayFM as General Manager of its new station in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2015 and added regional responsibility in 2019 for Way Media properties in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Indiana. In 2020, Tim was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and added interim CEO responsibilities a year later. When Way Media and Hope Media Group merged in May 2022, he became the new organization’s COO, and assumed the role of President in August 2024. Tim and his wife Susan were married in 1989 and live in Dallas, as does their adult daughter, Macy.

    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:

    • Art Vuolo
    • Gary Burbank
    • Mark Chase
    • Tom Steele
    • Jason Pullman
    • Scott Shannon
    • Coyote McLeod
    • Rhett Walker
    • Bo Wood
    • Randy Michaels
    • Jack Evans
    • Gary Edens
    • John Anthony
    • BJ Harris
    • Jeff Kapugi
    • Dave Mann
    • Jeff Lawrence
    • Don Carpenter
    • Jack Harris
    • Mike Albl
    • Tom Owens
    • Brad Hardin
    • Carolyn Gilbert
    • Vin Scully
    • Jeff and Jer
    • Greg Summs
    • Tracy Johnson
    • Jagger and Christie
    • Booby Lawrence
    • Rick Dees
    • Jean Romano
    • Bill Pugh
    • Jeff Smulyan
    • Rick Cummings
    • Pat McDonald
    • Mike Stern
    • Jimmy Steel
    • Jonathan Brandmeier
    • Sam Zell
    • Sean Compton
    • Mike O'Connor
    • Frank Reed
    • Joe Paulo

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: 

    instagram.com/benztownradio

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Ep. 71 Deborah Parenti

    EPISODE SUMMARY: Deborah Parenti is a broadcasting trailblazer who currently oversees some of the industry’s most respected brands and events, including Radio Ink, Radio + Television Business Report, Forecast, and the Hispanic Radio Conference. She shares stories of how she broke through barriers throughout her career, culminating in her induction into the Radio Hall of Fame.

    On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Deborah Parenti about:

    1. Falling in love with radio as a child growing up in Dayton, Ohio
    2. Moving to LA to help syndicate Wolfman Jack
    3. How she overcame her shyness and learned to put herself out there and go for it
    4. The value of marketing and research in radio and the importance of knowing where statistics come from
    5. Overcoming gender discrimination and how she was held back by some and supported by many others
    6. Becoming the first female GM in Dayton, and how she climbed up the sales ladder
    7. What makes for a strong company culture and good teams, and the importance of community
    8. Moving to Philadelphia and the challenges of being a leader in a larger market
    9. Putting together the Hispanic Radio Conference and Forecast, then publishing RadioInk
    10. Her advice for future radio professionals

    And more!

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti is a distinguished executive in the radio industry, having held roles in marketing and research and sales prior to several management positions. Later in her career, she assumed the Publisher role of Radio Ink and Radio + Television Business Report, two influential industry publications. Deborah’s career including years of success in both Dayton, OH, and Louisville, KY, working with WING-AM and WWSN-FM and WDJX -FM. She became the first female General Manager in Dayton, overseeing WMMX-FM’s success with both ratings and revenue. She went on to become the VP/GM of American Radio Systems group of stations in Dayton, one of the first managers of a consolidated group of radio stations in a single market. In 1997, she joined Broadcast Group in Philadelphia to become VP/GM of WXTU-FM, a premier country-formatted station.

    A decade later, Deborah Parenti joined Streamline Publishing in 2007. Her accomplishments are many, including leading Radio Ink’s editorial and management staff to recognize radio industry leadership in management, sales and programming in a variety of formats and management genres. The expanse and influence of the set of publications has allowed the industry a forum for conversations at multiple annual meetings organized by the publication to further the industry’s evolution of new programming, new technology and more.

    Deborah’s efforts and industry impact have been recognized by the Broadcast Foundation of America and the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame, among others. In 2023, Deborah Parenti was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.

    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:

    • Ray Spar
    • Wolfman Jack
    • Chris Forgy
    • Glenn Bell
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Jim Bennett
    • Maddie Shriver
    • Pierre Bouvard
    • Bill Burton
    • Steve Dodge
    • Eric Rhodes
    • Alan Gray
    • Bill Campbell
    • Chris Sheeble
    • Brad Fuhr
    • Steve Dodge
    • Dave Perlman
    • Tom Stoner
    • Glen Bell
    • Avis Eckel
    • Garth Brooks
    • Trisha Yearwood
    • Mike McVay
    • Pat Paxton
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Steve Lawrence
    • Piolin
    • Shoboy
    • Ed Krampf
    • Jim Carnegie
    • Adam Jacobson

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

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    1 hr 41 min
  • Ep. 70 Jeff Warshaw

    EPISODE SUMMARY: Jeff Warshaw is the Founder and CEO of Connoisseur Media. He returns to the podcast to go behind the scenes of his company’s proposed acquisition of Alpha Media and shares what’s next for his growing company.

    On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Jeff Warshaw about:

    • Fostering a culture of being dedicated to local markets and being a great place to work
    • The importance of talented, hardworking, enthusiastic people, and commitment to community
    • Prioritizing needs as a leader
    • Planning for the long-term growth vs. short term decisions
    • Whether there will be more acquisitions in the future
    • How radio groups can become the premier local media and marketing companies
    • His advice for the next generation in media

    And more!

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Connoisseur Media Founder and CEO, Jeff Warshaw is a lifelong broadcaster. He built his first station while still a student at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1993 Jeff founded Connoisseur Communications Partners LP, a 39 station group which he later sold to Cumulus Broadcasting in 2000 for $258M. In 2004 Jeff formed Connoisseur Media which now operates 13 radio station brands and digital assets in 5 markets. Highly respected and celebrated industry wide for his outspoken candor, Jeff’s spirit of innovation and long held principles of integrity, accountability and improvement remain core values of the company and guide its team members. Jeff serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Broadcasters, the Executive Committee of the Radio Advertising Bureau, and is Chairman of the Nielsen Audio Advisory Council.

    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:

    • Eric Bellum
    • Erica Farber
    • Mike McVay
    • John Rosso
    • Pierre Bouvard
    • Jeff Smulyan
    • Anna and Raven
    • Ed Christian
    • Peter Kozan
    • Bill Wilson
    • Erik Hellum
    • Chris Forgy

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

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    28 min
  • Ep. 69 Otto Padrón

    EPISODE SUMMARY: Otto Padrón is a visionary leader who has shaped the media industry across TV, radio, and digital platforms. He is the former President and CEO of Meruelo Media, the fastest-growing minority-owned media company in California. and an Army Ambassador who has programmed Telemundo and Univision. He shares his incredible journey from Cuba, through the military, to becoming a giant of media.
     

    On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Otto about:

    1. Growing up in Cuba where his Dad was a chief engineer for Cuba's television network CMQ
    2. The heroic sacrifices his parents made to escape Cuba and bring family to Miami via Spain
    3. His Uncle Omar’s influence on him and U.S. Hispanic media in the U.S.
    4. Serving as an Airborne Ranger and then a Green Beret during Desert Storm
    5. What his military experience taught him about leadership
    6. How programming Telemundo taught him to be bold and take risks
    7. Leaving his head of programming role at Univision to be deployed in Iraq
    8. Saving KDAY and how he fell in love with radio

    And More!

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Otto Padron is the former President and CEO of Meruelo Media and made it the fastest growing Minority owned Media Company in California. Otto’s mass media experience and leadership has been the instrumental vision powering Meruelo Media into an industry trailblazing organization. As such, there is no U.S. based minority owned and operated media company with the platform diversity, reach and execution of Meruelo Media.

    Otto conceived, shaped, formed, and operated the most diverse Super Cluster in the Nation with a carefully curated and culturally unique multi-lingual collection of brands under one flag – Meruelo Media, Los Angeles. As such, this distinct organization is one of the fastest and strongest growing media companies in the Nation with six key broadcast properties serving the Greater Los Angeles area. Its broadcast portfolio holds some of the most legendary brands in the U.S. The oldest independent Spanish language TV station in the U.S., KWHY-TV 22 celebrating a 35-year broadcasting legacy with its combo full power sister station, KBEH-TV 63. These institutional properties are joined by heritage rock station KLOS 95.5 FM super serving SOCAL for over 50-years, coupled with the legendary KDAY 93.5 FM commemorating 40- years as the first U.S. commercial radio station to play Hip-Hop which is now joined by the iconic tastemaker rhythmic FM stations in the Nation – Power 106; the super cluster is capped by the new KLLI “CALI” 93.9 FM playing the hottest Spanish Language hits. All these iconic brands offer a deep and multiprong digital strategy to engage multimedia users at all relevant touchpoints. Such is the case for Power106 and its near 2 Million YouTube subscribers. In 2014, Otto led the design and construction of the new Meruelo Media Los Angeles multimillion-dollar Broadcast and Studio Center (www.meruelostudios.com) now home to FOX Television’s African American OTT/Streaming service – FOX Soul. As a widely respected and award-winning content creator, Otto brings a unique combination of revenue generation coupled with a well footed and pragmatic production approach that drives creative innovation at every phase of execution.

    As a young Cuban immigrant growing up in the US, Otto formed a passionate bond with mass media thanks in great part to his father, a broadcast engineer in the then nascent Spanish language network, Univision. Many years later, Otto would serve as the Senior Vice President of Programming at Univision leading the network’s content strategy in setting viewing records and establishing itself as one of America’s most watched TV Networks – regardless of language! Otto is the only executive to have successfully headed programming for both major U.S. Spanish language networks, Univision and Telemundo. His unique media background brings a rich perspective and matchless insight of the Latino viewer profile, content, and cultural preferences to any operation. As a shaping member of these powerhouse brands, Otto skillfully blended solution-based content ideas with a value-oriented production management style driven by bottom-line results. During his +20-years programming these competitive networks, Otto developed a keen understanding of relevant entertainment/information formats and has established a reputation for delivering winning results through relevant and compelling editorial, production excellence and flawless execution.

    During his nearly 15-year tenure at Univision, Otto assumed various positions of growing responsibility culminating as Senior VP, Programming and Promotions. He directly managed all domestic entertainment productions, operations, on-air promotions and key positioning and branding strategies. He was responsible for the development and launch of many of the programs that continue on-air today. Overall, he was responsible for the management of an annual content budget of over $500 million and supervised a team of more than 300 employees. Moreover, he managed all programing aspects of the content agreements with Televisa (Mexico), Venevision (Venezuela) and RCN (Colombia), as well as the network’s general entertainment domestic U.S. productions. 

    Otto is a Retired Colonel with 38 years of distinguished military service. He was commissioned as an Infantry officer and began his military career in the Special Operations Command serving as an Airborne Ranger in the legendary 75th Ranger Regiment. His career continued with assignments in some of the most demanding active-duty units in the U.S. Army. He retired in 2022 as the Deputy Division Commander of the 91st Training Division in Fort Hunter-Liggett, California. For his numerous military achievements, Otto was a featured Soldier in a U.S. Army Strong campaign as one of America’s top Latino leaders. COL Padron (Ret) most notable awards are the Bronze Star Medal; Legion of Merit; the coveted Ranger tab; Pathfinder Badge; Master Parachutist Badge and the Combat Infantry Badge for valorous service under enemy fire. (Army Campaign – click). Today Otto continues to serve as an Army Ambassador, a title that carries the protocol rank of a 2-Star General. 

    Otto is the Vice Chair of the world-famous Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame committee. He also sits on various boards and commissions in the SOCAL region with an emphasis on increasing minority voices, academic resources, and access for hard- to-reach communities. As such, Otto was a key member of the FCC Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CDEC) bringing a minority and veteran perspective to the FCC council. 

    He is married to Mexican actress, Angelica Vale and has four children. Otto is a distinguished master’s program graduate from the Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania and is a Worlds Ahead Graduate of Florida International University’s Chapman School of Business with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Otto is a Hurricane who proudly holds a double Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Communications and Economics from the University of Miami, Coral Gables – his alma mater.

    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:

    • Omar Marchant
    • Rick Dees
    • Steve Jones
    • Dr Gruber
    • Colin Powell
    • Jerry 1:29
    • Ray Rodriguez
    • Cynthia Hudson
    • Carlos Vives
    • Manny Martinez
    • Fernando Gaitán
    • Raul De Melina
    • Selena
    • Jerry Perenchio
    • Haim Saban
    • Alex Meruelo
    • Jeff Smulyan
    • Angélica Vale
    • Rick Summings
    • Pio Ferro

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

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    2 hr 27 min
  • Ep. 68 Chris Forgy

    EPISODE SUMMARY: Chris Forgy is President & CEO of Saga Communications and serves on the board of the NAB, the RAB, and the Broadcasters Foundation of America. He shares his radio journey and the many lessons he learned along the way to becoming a Broadcasters Foundation of America Leadership Award honoree.

    On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Chris Forgy about:

    1. Growing up in Dayton, OH, and visiting the radio stations where his dad worked
    2. How mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth and the importance of support systems
    3. Why he tries to be unlike other CEOs and the value of authenticity in leadership
    4. Getting started in sales and learning to handle rejection while shattering sales records
    5. Why protecting the brand is crucial in radio
    6. Becoming a GM and preaching deliberate and purposeful actions
    7. Getting surprised with an offer to lead Saga and leading the company responsibly, while avoiding debt Radio’s role in the digital landscape and his advice for the future
       

    And More!

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Chris Forgy began his broadcast career in 1980, serving in sales and management positions before joining Saga in 1996. He initially served as Director of Sales for Saga’s Columbus Radio Group. In 2006 he left Saga to join Urban One as President and General Manager of their stations in Cleveland, OH. In 2011, he returned to Saga as President and General Manager of the Columbus Radio Group. Subsequently, he joined Saga’s corporate management team in 2018 as Senior Vice President/Operations where he oversaw the operations of all of Saga’s stations. Following the passing of Ed Christian, Saga’s founder, President, CEO and Chairman in 2022, Forgy was named President and CEO becoming only the second President and CEO in the company’s history.

    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:

    • John King
    • Steve Kirk
    • Terry Dorsey
    • Deborah Parenti
    • Dave Marshall
    • Alan Gray
    • Tom Stewart
    • Terry Dorsey
    • Ron Chapman
    • Tom Joyner
    • Nancy Bates
    • Dan Halliburton
    • Larry Grogan
    • Rich Allen
    • Ed Christian
    • Zemira Jones
    • John Rivers
    • Jeff Wilkes
    • Al Fetch
    • Chuck Knight
    • Warren Lada
    • Marcia Lobaito
    • Tim Cook
    • Sam Bush
    • David Field

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Ep. 67 Chet Buchanan

    EPISODE SUMMARY: Chet Buchanan, Emmy-winning host of KLUC’s Chet Buchanan show, discusses the many steps in his radio journey, how he serves his community through charity work, and the advice he’s picked up along the way.

    On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Chet Buchanan about:

    1. Getting his start volunteering to wash cars at KRKO in Everett, Washington, before debuting on air at 16.
    2. His hustle mentality and how it’s helped him stand out
    3. Bouncing Z100 in Portland, The KUBE in Seattle, and Phoenix
    4. Becoming a programmer and a morning show host in Salt Lake City
    5. The on-air mistake that made the station change the locks on him and forced him to quit
    6. Getting involved in pro sports making a mix for the Seahawks before becoming a PA announcer for the Vegas Aces and Seattle Kraken
    7. The importance of apologizing and owning up to your mistakes
    8. His work started the world's largest single-location toy drive in Las Vegas
    9. His thoughts on the future of radio and advice for young people

    And More!

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Chet Buchanan is the host and creator of 98.5 KLUC’s The Chet Buchanan Show! Since its inception in 1999, it has consistently been one of the highest rated and most beloved radio shows in Las Vegas. In addition to anchoring the morning show, for which he was named “Best of Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Chet can be seen just about everywhere around town.

    Many Las Vegans know Chet from his work on the court at UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball games, appearing as a frequent contributor on Fox 5, or holding down a packed schedule hosting multiple corporate, civic, and charity events.

    Chet is also the brains behind the annual Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive, where he lives and broadcasts live on top of 30 foot scaffolding for 12 days straight to raise toys for thousands of Las Vegas children. Since its inception, the 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive has grown to become recognized as “The World’s Largest Single Location Toy Drive.”

    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:

    • Scott Herman
    • John Maynard
    • Pam Thompson
    • Robert O'Brien
    • Bob Case
    • Sean Lynch
    • Jeff King
    • Ken Benson
    • Gary Bryant
    • Johnny Edwards
    • Rich Patterson
    • Bill Lee
    • Rick Dees
    • Rachel Donahue
    • Commander Chuck
    • Paul Anderson
    • Bob Rivers
    • Tom Huttler
    • Bruce Kelly
    • Kevin Rider
    • Gene Baxter
    • Jerry Clifton
    • Colleen Cassidy
    • John Murphy
    • Billy Hayes
    • Scott Thrower
    • Dan Clark
    • Stacy Lynn
    • Eric Edwards
    • Tom Shane
    • Chuck Field
    • JB King
    • Joel Denver
    • Mike Preston
    • Lori Bradley
    • Kent Allen
    • The T-Man
    • Cat Thomas
    • Jack Evans
    • Dave Ryan
    • Ryan Seacrest
    • Mojo
    • Charlie Tuna
    • Chris Abbott
    • Michael Hayes
    • Ebro
    • Tony Coles

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: 

    instagram.com/benztownradio

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    1 hr 27 min
  • Ep. 66 Paige Nienaber

    EPISODE SUMMARY: Paige Nienaber, VP of Fun and Games for CPR Promotions, shares the story of his career, and his advice on “The art of getting people to notice you,” AKA promotions.

    On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Paige Nienaber about:

    1. Braving blizzards while growing up and working in the Twin Cities
    2. Starting his radio career at Pepperdine University then landing at KGON.
    3. Learning that radio is supposed to be fun while doing promotions back in Minneapolis
    4. His unconventional method for applying to jobs
    5. Learning to do promotions on a budget as the director of “Fun and Games” at WCKZ in Charlotte
    6. Recovering from a heart attack while rebranding Wild in as the Minister of Good Times in San Francisco.
    7. Messing with competitors including cancelling the alcohol at their christmas party
    8. Creating CPR with Jerry Clifton and becoming a consultant
    9. How to be the person that everybody remembers

    And More!

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Paige Nienaber consults over 100 radio stations as VP of Fun and Games for CPR Promotions. In addition to that, he wrote the weekly Midweek Idea Dump column for All Access, and the monthly stunts column for Morning Mouth. He worked at stations in Portland, Minneapolis, Charlotte, and San Francisco, before finally suckering renowned consultant Jerry Clifton into hiring him to promotionally consult his network of stations.

    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:

    • Gregg Swedberg
    • Jeff Smulyan
    • Rick Cummings
    • Doyle Rose
    • Tom Joyner
    • Jojo Wright
    • Mark Shands
    • Dennis Reese
    • Jerry Clifton
    • Bob Mitchell
    • Mancow
    • Cliff Berkowitz
    • Ben Davis
    • Harry Anderson

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: 

    instagram.com/benztownradio

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 65 TJ Taormina

    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:

    1. Becoming obsessed with radio while growing up in New Jersey and working at his first station, WFDU.
    2. 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.
    3. Getting to produce and co-host with Elvis Duran and how his production experience translated to on-air success.
    4. How Elvis saved his job, inspired him, and taught him the value of positive relationships in broadcasting.
    5. Making the leap to launch his own show in Boston on AMP and what the transition was like.
    6. The impact of COVID and remote broadcasting on his life, career, and the radio industry.
    7. Finding strength in faith and humor after being laid off.
    8. How he built a great team and created his successful syndicated show.
    9. His thoughts on the future of radio.

    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:

    • Howard Stern
    • Scott Shannon
    • Jim Kerr
    • David Brody
    • Elvis Duran
    • Tom Pullman
    • Mark Cuban
    • Sharon Dester
    • Danielle Monero
    • Rick Dees
    • Kidd Kraddick
    • Bert Weiss
    • Elliot
    • Tom Joyner
    • Roy Laughlin
    • Heather Cohen
    • Josh Kolodny
    • Dan Mason Jr.
    • Nate Marino
    • Lauren Ray
    • Matt Shearer
    • Michael Martin
    • Steve Salhaney
    • Mark Hannon
    • Seth Godin
    • Lamont and Tonelli
    • Charles Steinhauer
    • Scotty Meyers
    • John Tesh
    • Jhani Kaye
    • Dick Clark
    • Mark and Kim
    • Buddy Shula
    • JBo Marie
    • Kenny O'Boyle
    • Heather Connor
    • Josh Malone
    • Jeff Smulyan
    • Rick Cummings

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: 

    instagram.com/benztownradio

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    1 hr 32 min
  • Ep. 64 David Junk

    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:

    1. Growing up in Ohio during the Cold War and listening to rock radio to distract from fears of nuclear war.
    2. 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.
    3. Moving to Moscow and gaining the trust of his Russian coworkers while working at a diamond company.
    4. Facing investigation by Russian prosecutors for years for a crime he didn’t commit.
    5. 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.
    6. Discovering and signing Russian acts like t.A.T.u and Alsou and helping them gain global recognition.
    7. Helping Alsou place second at Eurovision and tour Russia and America.
    8. Introducing Eminem to Russia and his influence on the hip-hop scene there.
    9. The current political situation in Russia, including the invasion of Crimea and the war in Ukraine

    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:

    • Boris Yeltsin
    • Roger Waters
    • Mikhail Gorbachev
    • Elton John
    • Bon Jovi
    • Malcolm McLaren
    • Julian Lena
    • Jimmy Iovine
    • Trevor Horn
    • Ellen DeGeneres
    • Alsou
    • Steve Levine
    • Simon Napier Bell
    • Britney Spears
    • Enrique Iglesias
    • Julio Iglesias
    • Rihanna
    • Lear Cohen
    • Jay-Z
    • Donald Trump
    • Edgar Bronfman
    • Eminem
    • Snoop Dogg
    • Dr. Dre

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

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    1 hr 32 min
  • Ep. 63 Al Roker

    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:

    1. Growing up in Queens with an early fascination with broadcasting 
    2. How his stops in Washington, DC, Cleveland, and NYC shaped his experience
    3. The importance of being yourself in broadcasting and showing your personality
    4. Transitioning from local news to national broadcasting with NBC and The Today Show.
    5. Creating Al Roker Entertainment and producing a variety of content across multiple networks and his current animated project
    6. The central role of family in his life and how it influences his writing and cooking
    7. How he and his wife, Deborah Roberts, support each other's broadcasting careers
    8. What it’s like to broadcast major events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
    9. The significance of hard work and his advice for aspiring broadcasters

    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:

    • Willard Scott
    • Merv Griffin
    • Dennis Kucinich
    • Mike McVay
    • Chris Ostrovsky
    • Bob Davis
    • Frank Field
    • Chuck Scarborough
    • Sue Simmons
    • Jack Cafferty
    • Pat Harper
    • Marv Albert
    • Sue Levine
    • Don Pardo
    • Bryant Gumbel
    • Jane Pauley
    • Tom Joyner
    • Holly Robinson Peete
    • Levar Burton
    • Sheryl Lee Ralph
    • Courtney Roker Laga
    • Nick Roker
    • Tom Papa
    • Stephen A. Smith
    • Wendy McMahan
    • Patsy Smullin
    • Steve Jones
    • Wendy McMahon
    • Deborah Roberts
    • Lou O'Donnell

    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.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

    Twitter: @benztownradio

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

    Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

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    38 min

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Chachi Loves Everybody is hosted by Dave Chachi Denes, President of Benztown, and features candid conversations with some of the most respected and influential voices in broadcasting.