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104.5 The Zone’s Chad Withrow will sit down over drinks for long form conversations with figures from the world of sports, entertainment, politics, and business that interest him. New guest every two weeks.

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  • Dec 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 52m AVG DURATION
  • 28 EPISODES


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Chit-Chad S2 E18: Shannon Terry

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 57:43


Shannon Terry: The Outsider’s Insider. The founder of Rivals and 247 Sports discusses growing up on a farm, growing and selling major sports media properties, what makes him tick, and his latest venture over drinks at The Standard at Smith House in downtown Nashville with Chad Withrow.

Chit-Chad S2 E17: Albert Haynesworth

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 57:29


VFL & former Titan Albert Haynesworth is the newest guest to sit down for drinks with Chad Withrow. From choosing the Vols, to his time playing for Jim Washburn in Nashville to leaving for Washington and everything in between. Available wherever you listen to podcasts + on the Midday 180 podcast feed as well.

Chit-Chad S2 E16: Don MacLachlan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 57:18


Chad Withrow sits down for drinks with Don MacLachlan: Nashville’s hardest hugger and highest energy man.

Chit-Chad S2 E15: Brad Willis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 61:33


Former Zone program director Brad Willis is the newest guest on Chit-Chad with Chad Withrow. He sits down for an hour-long conversation about the formation of The Midday 180, two incidents with the guys that he stands by / regrets + much more on this deep dive into Zone history. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts on the 104-5 The Zone Digital Network.

Chit-Chad S2 E14: Jayson Swain

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 50:51


Former Tennessee wide receiver and Knoxville radio host Jayson Swain is the newest guest on Chit-Chad. He and Chad Withrow discussed his playing days, if he believes in Jeremy Pruitt's current rebuild and the differences between his teams and this current Vols squad. Available wherever you listen to podcasts on the 104-5 The Zone Podcast Network.

Chit Chad S2 E13: Dave Dombrowski

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 57:34


Long time MLB General Manager Dave Dombrowski sat down with Chad Withrow for a deep dive into a number of topics in the world of baseball. Getting his first GM job in his 30s, working alongside Jerry Krause and his efforts to bring MLB to Nashville. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Chit-Chad S2 E12: Clay Travis Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 55:41


[ Explicit ]: It's another part two in season two - Clay Travis is back on the Chit-Chad podcast with Chad Withrow. From his recent success on Outkick Radio interviewing President Trump, to old Clay Nation stories at the Zone to what's next for him at his site - this is an hour-long conversation you don't want to miss. Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Chit-Chad S2 E10: Steve Hodges

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 56:43


Steve Hodges - Executive Vice President of Sony Nashville is this week's featured interview on Chit-Chad with Midday 180's Chad Withrow. From discovering and promoting major artists in country music to bringing baseball to Nashville, Chad and Steve go in-depth on a number of topics in this hour-long conversation. 0:00 - Introduction 4:30 - Beginning in Radio 12:15 - Learning the label 18:00 - The One That Got Away 28:30 - Selling Luke Combs 32:52 - How the Business is Changing 39:45 - Becoming a Baseball Fan 49:44 - Baseball in Nashville See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Chit-Chad S2 E9: Jonathan Hutton Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 62:55


It's a first for the Chit-Chad podcast. A part two. The demand was so high for another sit-down with Jonathan Hutton, that we gave the people what they wanted. From the formation to the Midday 180 and what's next for the guys...this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. 0:00 — We’re back! 9:08 — Self-doubt  15:08 — The apology 22:09 — Suspended with pay 30:21 — The elephant in the room 34:58 — Kirby Allen Kirby 46:42 — The standard of the station 51:14 — Prepping for interviews See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Chit-Chad S2 E8: Jonathan Hutton

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 62:33


Chad Withrow and Jonathan Hutton go way back. And this hour podcast is "Chutton" like you've never heard them before. From growing up on a farm, to interning for Titans Radio, working in the building with Chad and the evolution of the Midday 180...this is an hour-long discussion you don't want to miss. And it's another "part-two-worthy" podcast this season. Subscribe to The Chit-Chad Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Chit-Chad S2 E7: Erik Ainge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 47:06


Chad Withrow sits down with former Tennessee QB and Knoxville radio host Erik Ainge for a deep-discussion on Vols football, his playing days and what's next for the program. Episode Breakdown: 1:45 — The decision to come to Knoxville 6:15 — Freshman year 12:35 — JG & Jim Chaney 20:05 — The ‘06 & ‘07 teams 28:01 — Chaney vs. Cutcliffe 33:40 — The INT that lost the ‘07 SEC Title 44:35 — Optimism about Tennessee football See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Chit-Chad S2 E7: Erik Ainge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 45:56


Chad Withrow sits down with former Tennessee QB and Knoxville radio host Erik Ainge for a deep-discussion on Vols football, his playing days and what's next for the program. Episode Breakdown: 1:45 — The decision to come to Knoxville 6:15 — Freshman year 12:35 — JG & Jim Chaney 20:05 — The ‘06 & ‘07 teams 28:01 — Chaney vs. Cutcliffe 33:40 — The INT that lost the ‘07 SEC Title 44:35 — Optimism about Tennessee football

Chit-Chad S2 E6: Barry Rice

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 48:25


The first of two episodes coming up from Chad Withrow's podcast tour in Knoxville! First, we sat down at Calhoun's on the River with Barry Rice, the Senior Director of Broadcasting at the University of Tennessee. From the creation of "VFL Films," to working alongside Johnny Majors and shedding some insight on the athletic department under Phillip Fulmer, this was a great in depth discussion for Vols fans. 2:10 — Our Discussion with Mike Keith 7:36 — Getting into production 11:10 — Becoming a filmmaker 14:32 — VFL FILMS 17:10 — John “Evil” Ward & Johnny Majors 23:05 — Johnny Majors’ influence on Philip Fulmer 30:15 — Creating “VFL” and Peyton Manning 36:03 — Two specific videos 43:10 — A host of Volunteers

Chit-Chad S2 E5: Mike Keith

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 57:00


Voice of the Titans Mike Keith sat down with Midday 180's Chad Withrow for a long-form conversation covering a number of topics. From working under John Ward, to spending time with Johnny Majors and growing the Titans Radio Network...this is an interview you don't want to miss. Episode Rundown: 3:10 — Remembering Johnny Majors 6:30 — Knowing he wanted to be a broadcaster 12:10 — Studying journalism at UT 16:10 — Following John Ward 25:41 — Hosting a radio show (+ working until 4 AM) in Knoxville 39:00 — Taking the Titans job 48:58 — Setting up the Titans Radio Network 52:55 — No regrets

Chit-Chad S2 E4: Lindsey Nance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 43:53


Chad Withrow sat down for drinks with Lindsey Nance of Channel 4. They covered a lot over this 45 minute episode, including what she learned in her Midday 180 internship. But mainly, the lifestyle of working a morning show. And what it's like to have a 1 AM wake-up call every day. 2:00 — Developing an on air presence 6:55 — Breaking into the media business 8:45 — Radio vs. TV and getting into sports 13:17 — The life of a morning news reporter 26:00 — Long-term goals 28:51 — Weird comments from social media platforms 35:20 — Lindsey's worst DMs

Chit-Chad S2 E3: Steve Cavendish

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 55:45


The Chit-Chad Podcast is BACK. Chad Withrow sat down for an extended chat with Steve Cavendish over drinks at Black Rabbit downtown. Here's the rundown of their conversation. Available everywhere you get your podcasts! 4:10 — Chad vs. the weather mob, 7:22 — Journalism and untouchable institutions, 10:40 — Corporate influence in newspapers, 11:22 —The Tennessean, 18:06 — local journalism in Nashville, 25:00 — Politicizing COVID-19, 34:23 — Covering an unstable local political landscape, 44:30 — Who is bad for Nashville?, 48:00 — The Nashville Banner

Chit-Chad S2 E2: Tornado/COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 52:03


Two tragedies have struck Middle Tennessee this month. Chad Withrow sat down with two people who have been directly impacted. Hunter Briley of Regal Realty discusses surviving his house collapsing around him and Trey Cioccia of FarmHouse and Black Rabbit talks about attempting to survive the Nashville shutdown. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Chit-Chad S2 E1: Ron Slay

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 54:17


Season two of the Chit-Chad Podcast is here. Tennessee basketball legend Ron Slay in uncensored in this long-form interview with Chad Withrow. And it's available now wherever you get your podcasts. (0:00-4:29) - Previewing season two, (4:30-14:20) - Hanging out with Anthony Mason at TSU, (14:21-24:33) - Growing up all across Nashville, (24:34-32:52) - Becoming Friends with John Henderson, (32:53-36:19) - Biggest fight in high school, (36:20-42:17) - 1999 State Championship Game, (42:18-48:21) - Why he chose UT, (48:22-54:17) - Jerry Green & Early 2000s UT Basketball

Chit-Chad Ep. 10: Holiday Special

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 50:32


Chad Withrow sits down with Andy Nelson of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery for the Chit-Chad Holiday Special. Bourbon, the Nelson's family history of bourbon-making and much more. First Drink: Tennessee Whiskey (0:00-7:25), History of the Nelson Brothers (7:26-19:33), Belle Meade Bourbon (19:34-33:53), Sherry Cask Finish (33:54-43:47), Final Drink: Louisa (43:48-50:32)

Chit-Chad Ep. 9: Brad Lampley

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 75:09


Former UT player and grad assistant Brad Lampley joined Chad Withrow to discuss a number of Vols topics and UT football history. Available everywhere. Growing Up a Coach’s Son (1:14-6:32), Jeremy Pruitt & His Staff (6:33-12:20), Tennessee’s Turnaround (12:21-15:55), Phillip Fulmer (15:56-20:51), Culture in the 90s (20:52-27:48), Playing at UT (29:05-33:19), Hosting Peyton Manning's Official Visit (33:20-39:30), David Cutcliffe (39:31-45:05), Al Wilson (45:06-49:44), Jeremy Pruitt’s ’19 Class (49:45-54:36), The 1998 Team (54:37-65:50), The Music City Bowl (65:51-74:21).

Chit-Chad Ep. 8: Dane Bradshaw

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 52:42


Former Tennessee basketball player and current SEC Network analyst Dane Bradshaw joined Chad Withrow for his newest podcast. They discuss playing for Buzz and Bruce, the current Vols and growing up playing AAU ball in Memphis. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Chit-Chad Ep. 7: Clay Travis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 58:25


[ EXPLICIT ] Chad Withrow sits down with Clay Travis for his first original podcast conversation of the month. They discuss working together, today's sports media and the sports landscape in Nashville today vs. when they grew up. Available on all podcast platforms.

Chit-Chad Ep. 6: Demetria Kalodimos

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 57:47


Former WSMV news anchor Demetria Kalodimos joins Chad Withrow for this week's episode. They discuss old school Nashville news, changes in modern media and what's next for her. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Chit-Chad Ep. 5: Jeff Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 43:45


In honor of Georgia week, Chad Withrow sits down with former UT kicker Jeff Hall. They discussed that game-winning kick against Georgia in '95, Phillip Fulmer taking the AD job and old stories about Peyton Manning and Al Wilson. A must-listen for any Vols fan. Find it on Apple, Spotify, Google Play or Stitcher.

Chit-Chad Ep. 4: Joe Baker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 44:25


Chad Withrow sits down with Joe Baker, the founder of YeeHaw Brewing Company and Ole Smokey Moonshine Distillery. They discussed the moonshine business in East Tennessee, how Yeehaw/Ole Smokey was founded and some Tennessee athletics as well.

Chit-Chad Ep. 3: Brent Hubbs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 52:17


Brent Hubbs from Volquest joins Chad Withrow for episode three to take a trip down memory lane on Rocky Top. Behind the scenes in the Kiffin & Dooley eras, the evolution of Vols press coverage and the birth of Volquest. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! New episodes every other Monday.

Chit-Chad Ep. 1: Megan Barry

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 39:55


Former Mayor Megan Barry joins Chad Withrow for her first interview in 17 months on the Chit-Chad Podcast. She discusses her time in office, Nashville's growth and what's next for her. Subscribe today on Apple, Spotify, Google Play or Stitcher!

Coming Soon: Chit-Chad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 4:33


Coming soon to the 104-5 The Zone network...Chad Withrow sits down for drinks with figures from the world of sports, entertainment, politics and business that interest him. New guest every two weeks. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!

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