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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