Chachi Loves Everybody

EPISODE SUMMARY: 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 Walk of Fame. Wallengren shares how he got his start in radio and tons of exciting stories from his decades on air as Mark and Chachi sit down at for a chat! 

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

1. Growing up in a Mormon pioneer family full of artists and innovators
2. Getting his start in Preston, Idaho and working his way to larger markets
3. Shutting the Union Pacific Train with his reenacctment of War of the Worlds
4. Doing voiceover work and creating a proffessional press kit that got him noticed by Jhani Kaye
5. Landing a job at KOST and eventually replacing MG Kelly in the mornings
6. Meeting Kim Amidon and quickly dominating ratings with the Mark and Kim show 
7. His connections with Disney and the thrill of the annual KOST Disneyland Party
8. Getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
9. The tragic loss of his brother Ernie to ALS

And more!

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:

Mark Wallengren is a 35 year radio personality. He got his start in radio at KACH Preston, Idaho then worked his way to LA and was hired along with Kim Amidon at legendary Los Angeles radio station KOST 103.5FM in Feb of 1985. They won most of radios top personality awards and on the 20th anniversary of the Mark & Kim Show received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of Disney's El Capitan Theater in 2006. To donate to the E. F. Wallengren Fund for ALS Research in honor of Mark’s brother, Ernie, who passed away from ALS, click HERE.

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: Kim Amidon, Gary Owens, Uncle Earl Trout, Don Burns, Larry McKay, Orson Welles, Kip Guth, Jim Ladd, Frasier Smith, Jhani Kaye, Machine Gun Kelly, Mark Allen, Mike Sakellarides, Lowman and Barkley, Robert W Morgan, Charlie Tuna, Rick Dees, David Paymer, Grant Tinker, Earl Hamner, Rugburn Liz Fulton, Scott Shanon, Big Boy, Mark and Brian, Kevin and Bean, Real Don Steele, Roy Disney, Darren Silva, Roy Laughlin, John Peake, Michael Levine, Dick Cook, Mike Eisner, Greg Ashlock, Ellen K, Andrew Jeffries, Rodrigo Hernandez

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

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Twitter: @benztownradio

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EPISODE SUMMARY:  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 formats and innovations as Michael and Chachi sit down for a chat!

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

1. Starting his career by creating one of the first progressive rock radio stations on Long Island
2. Going to NYC and working for 3 different formats at once and teaching at the same time
3. Moving to San Diego and his instrumental role in the creation of the AOR format. 
4. Hosting a few syndicated shows and working with Norm Pattiz in the early days of Westwood One
5. Publishing his own radio charts in his Good Phone publication and getting bought out by Billboard
6. Moving to talk radio and fulfilling a life long dream of being 
7. Founding TALKERS Magazine, TALKERS.com and the TALKERS Convention
8. Joining the band Gun Hill Road and releasing music with them
9. What the radio industry must do to stay relevant

And more!

Read Michael’s Talkers publication at Talkers.com

And Listen Gun Hill Road’s newest single here

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: 

Michael Harrison has worked at legendary stations from coast to coast including WNEW in New York, KMET in LA, KRPI in Sand Diego, TIC in hartford and WCBS NY. Founded the AOR format, hosted several syndicated shows, was the first managing editor for R&R, has been a columnist for Billboard, station owner, member of the band Gun Hill Road, and creator of TALKERS.

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: Mike McVay, Richard Neer, Rosko, Scott Muni, Allison Steele, Jonathan Schwartz, Pete Fornatale, John Zacherle, Vonner Paulson, Ron Jacobs, Bob Wilson, Lee Abrams, Allen Shaw, Mike Brown, Sam Bellamy, Alex Bennett, Sue Steinberg, Norm Pattiz, Lee Zito, Mel Karmazin, Al Herskovitz, Dan Mason

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 15 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

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Twitter: @benztownradio

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EPISODE SUMMARY:  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 chat!

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

1. Moving from New Jersey to Australia as a teen.
2. How he started a business in LA with his brother reselling records from garage sales and swap meets
3. Turning that business into a successful global mail order operation
4. Making the decision to buy a record store
5. The decline of record stores and why Rockaway records is able to remain successful
6. How the store survived the pandemic
7. How Wayne builds trust with collectors and acquires record collections
8. Some of the celebrities that frequent Rockaway

And more!

Check out Rockaway Records website and Instagram!

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: 
Wayne Johnson and his brother, Gary,  began re-selling albums in 1979 after attending one of the legendary record swap meets in the Capitol Records parking lot in Hollywood. What began as a hobby more than 35 years ago quickly turned into a business when they were virtually forced to open a store, if only to house their growing collection!

Rockaway purchased Rainbow Records, a small well-known record store in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles. They now started selling new and used records and cassettes in addition to collectibles. Rockaway grew so quickly that they had to move 2 more times, finally settling into the present Silver Lake location in 1992. While many independent record stores (and most chains) in Los Angeles have closed, Rockaway is flourishing. Wayne and Gary are aggressively acquiring extensive record industry collections and purchasing personal collections of CDs, records, DVDs, concert-related items, tour programs, toys, as well as rock ‘n’ roll promo items and collectibles. 

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: Steve Resnik, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Stephen Tyler, Ross Halfin

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 15 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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EPISODE SUMMARY: 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 chat!

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

1. How he got into radio by being a driver for an executive
2. Getting his foot in the door as an account exec at PLJ and excelling early on
3. Why selling on talk stations can be easier than on music stations
4. Becoming a station manager and working with talent like Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh
5. Being chosen to head ESPN Radio in NYC and acquiring rights to multiple franchises including The Islanders, Rangers, and Knicks
6. How he was able to use both his sales and programming experience to improve his stations
7. Negotiation tips and how to ensure everyones walks away winning something
8. What being the SVP of ESPN Radio was everyonelike as a sports fan and getting to talk with Bob Iger
9. His current work as President of the Broadcasters Foundation of America and how the BFA provides support to people in the industry 

And more!

To support the Broadcasters Foundation of America or learn more, visit: https://broadcastersfoundation.org

Information about events like the Golden Mike Gala, Lombardo Charity Golf Tournament, and Leadership Breakfast can be found here: https://broadcastersfoundation.org/events/

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Tim McCarthy joined the Disney Group of radio stations in 1990 serving first as an Account Executive with WPLJ-FM, moving across the hall three years later to become Sales Director for both 77WABC and WPLJ. McCarthy became General Manager for legendary News/Talk station 77WABC in 1999 and presided over the acquisition and start up of 1560 AM Radio Disney. He held the dual roles of GM for 77WABC and 1050 ESPN Radio. In 2010, he was named Sr. Vice President of ESPN Radio Group in February 2010 where he drivo the play-by-play business by assessing contracts, increasing revenue and working towards maximizing scheduling opportunities across the stations and network. Among McCarthy’s many industry honors: 2006 News/Talk GM of the Year from Radio & Records; and his selection as one of the nation’s 10 best managers by Radio Ink Magazine in 2005. McCarthy served as Chairman for the 2007 New York State Broadcasters Association.

In 2021, he shifted his focus and efforts to raise charitable donations and develop solutions for former broadcasters who experience hardship due to no fault of their own. Many of the worthy beneficiaries of the Broadcasters Foundation of America receive monthly grants to emergency assistance for relief from natural disasters like hurricanes or floods.

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, Jim O’Grady, Mitch Dolan, Scott Shannon, Rod Stewart, Bob Grant, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, John Gambling, Mark Simone, Mark Levin, Charlton Heston, Bob Iger, Michael Kay, John Mcenroe, Wallace Matthews, Tom Keegan, Stephen A. Smith, Traug Keller, Greg Ashlock, Larry Kahn, John Barton, Steve Haddad, Jim Thompson, Ed Mcloughlin

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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EPISODE SUMMARY: 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 insightful ideas as Buzz and Chachi sit down for a chat! 

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

1. Growing up in Stanford, CT and listening to NYC radio
2. Getting his start at WVUD while studying at the University of Dayton
3. The consequences of his mudwrestling stunt
4. Having to choose between being an on-air talent and off-air programming
5. Becoming a rock format captain and later SVP of Greater Media
6. The Benefits and drawbacks of small and large media companies and what the ideal size is
7. Starting Buzz Knight Media and learning as he went
8. Launching his podcast, Takin A Walk

And more!

You can listen to Buzz’s Podcast Takin A Walk HERE.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Buzz Knight has been a strategist and media executive for decades with leadership roles for multiple prominent companies. Buzz most recently served as EVP of Strategy and Innovation for Beasley Media Group which he joined in 2016 upon the closing of the company’s purchase of Greater Media. His passion for great content and tremendous brands has had an impact on a diverse list of outstanding radio properties across the country.

His industry advocacy has included multiple roles in and around ratings and audience measurement with participation on The National Association of Broadcasters COLRAM (Committee on local Radio Audience Measurement), Nielsen Advisory Council and The Council for Research Excellence. He is also the creator and the host of The Takin A Walk Podcast Series where he walks and talks with interesting people available to listen here.

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: Gene Shepherd, John Fulop, Mark Chernoff, Steve Goldstein, Ed Christian, Dave Robbins, Jerry Charm, Howard Stern, Mel Karmazin, John Garren, Tim Sabean, Scott Herman, Peter Smythe, John Bordes, Heidi Raphael, Paula Abdul.

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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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 R Dub!, as Tim and Chachi sit down for a chat!

EPISODE SUMMARY: 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 and how he got into (and out of) broadcasting as Jeff and Chachi sit down for a chat! 

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

1. Growing up in Indianapolis and his family history there
2. How he founded Emmis and got into radio and broadcasting, and why Emmis is divesting
3. His current ventures such as Digonex which provides dynamic pricing solutions and Lencore Sound Masking.
4. Creating The Fan sports radio and being ahead of his time with the all sports format
5. Jeff’s take on the current state of the economy and politics
6. Buying the Mariners and what it was like to own an MLB team
7. How Jeff and Emmis survived the recession without going bankrupt
8. Advice on how to make deals and be an entrepreneur

And more!

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: 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. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in broadcasting. His book, Never Ride a Roller Coaster Upside Down, is available to order here.

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: Ebro, Big Boy, Rick Cummings, Woody, Mike Francesa, Ken Griffey Jr., Jimmy Steele, David Letterman, Steve Smith, Lew and John Dickey, Greg Loewen, Dave, Beasing, Steve Crane, Doyle Rose, Greg Gumbel, John Dille, Mad Dog Russo, Imus in the morning, Jay Buhner, Peter Chernin, Jerry Reinsdorf, Mel Karmazin, Craig Karmazin, Norm Pattis, George Argyros, Greg Nathanson, David Rehr, Victor Orban, Paul Fiddick, Bill Kennard, Ryan Hornaday, Scott Enright , Evan Bayh, Jeff Warshaw, Deborah Parenti

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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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 6 years in a row as Eddie and Chachi sit down for a chat!

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

1. Growing up in Gilroy CA, the garlic capital of the world.
2. How Tracy Johnson encouraged him to leave Star to take another job
3. Wild in-studio debauchery at the Eagle in Dallas and the culture shock from soccer moms to strippers
4. Getting fired the day his show got rated #1 in Dallas
5. Replacing Howard Stern… twice
6. Getting the opportunity to broadcast for his hometown audience
7. Splitting from his longtime on-air partner
8. How he built “The Show” around a great cast and the importance of relatable hosts
9. His journey from not knowing how to be on air to being voted best on-air personality 2 years running
10. His advice to young people starting in radio

And more!

Check out Eddie’s show with Shotgun Tom on Youtube and Facebook

 

People Mentioned:

• Robert Craig Savage
• Shotgun Tom Kelly
• Rich Brother Robin
• R Dub!
• Mark in la mañana
• Ralph from Kevin and Bean
• Tracy Johnson
• Kim Leeds
• Jeff and Jer
• Little Tommy
• Greg Simms
• Anita Rush
• Jagger & Christie
• Jay Leno
• Beth
• Mark Wallinger
• Lamont and Tinelli
• Howard Stern
• Sky Williams
• Thor Dodd
• Emily Griffiths
• Matt Money Smith
• Mark and Brian
• Kidd Kraddick
• Bert
• Laura Cain
• Kevin Gilbride
• Shauna Moran
• Paul Castronovo
• Mojo

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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! They talk about Sona's career as Conan's assistant and how her role has evolved over the years, growing up in a comedic environment, and their massive deal with SiriusXM. 

 

They also talk about about: 

1. The glamorous job of working as an NBC page
2. How she became Conan’s assistant
3. Co-hosting Conan Needs a Friend podcast
4. Staying cool under pressure
5. The White House Press Dinner
6. The multi-million dollar deal with SiriusXM and Team Coco
7. Visiting Chachi’s alma mater in San Diego!
8. Growing up in a creative and hilarious environment
9. Sona being a bad-ish kid
10. The Armenian community and the list of famous Armenians
11. Visiting Armenia with the Conan crew for the production of  “Conan in Armenia”
12. Her new book, “World’s Worst Assistant” and becoming a NYT Best-Selling author
13. Chachi and Susan finding her book at the Hudson Bookstore on their way back from Morning Show Bootcamp!
14. How Conan fulfilled Sona’s grandmother's wish by indirectly finding her a husband

 

And more! 

 

Check out Sona’s book’ World’s Worst Assistant here and check out Conan Needs a Friend here.

 

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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry.

PEOPLE MENTIONED:

• Conan O’ Brien
• R Dub!
• Garry Wall
• Jimmy Kimmel
• Matt Gourley
• Rafael Agustin
• Michelle Obama
• President Barack Obama
• Jeff Ross
• Kumail Nunjiani
• Liesel Reinhart
• Cher
• Kirk Krikorian
• Andre Agassi

 

ABOUT BENZTOWN:

Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,300 affiliations on six different continents.

We provide custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world.

In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies.

Twitter: @benztownpodcast

Web: benztown.com

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: 

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 in radio and how he fell in love with the production process and everything in between. 

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: 

-Chaka Khan

-Bob Case

-John Connor

-Shelly Hart

-Steve Thomas

-Ralph Machino 

-Vic Orlando

-Paul Hak

-Mike Tierney 

-Steve Jobs

-Jim Cook

-Dave Richards

-Phil Mannings

-Lisa Warden

-Jay Z

-Kevin Weatherly 

-Jim Ryan 

-Steve Smith

-Gary Wall

-Chris Ebbott

-Mike Crank

-Trevor Chan

-Howard Kogan

-Justin Cranfill

-Jeff Federman

-Dylan Riggs 

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.

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