Podcasts about Classic hits

A mix of Top 40 hits from June 1981! Artists include Santana, The Who, Stars on 45, Kim Carnes, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Climax Blues Band and more! (R)

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 5th June 2026 we had a live in studio interview with and live performance from the brilliant Dublin based singer songwriter Cauan. On the show we had great craic agus ceol in studio with Cauan ( www.instagram.com/zitolocco )

The 58th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Peabo Bryson, Talking Heads, Pet Shop Boys, Matchbox 20, Louis Armstrong, Tony Carey, Carmine Coppola, Paul McCartney, Mr. Mister and more! 

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 29th May 2026 we had a live in studio interview with the super talented Galway DJ Lee Moran. On the show we spun lots of Lee Moran's DJ mixes it was a super fun show full of craic agus ceol with chats about djing, dj music mixies, DJ gigs etc

A mix of Top 40 hits from June 1975! Artists include Steely Dan, Pilot, Bachman Turner Overdrive, War, Wings, Mike Post and more! 

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1991. Artists include Black Crowes, Divinyls, Cathy Dennis, Huey Lewis and the News, Gerardo, Blackbox, R.E.M.,  Amy Grant and more! (R)

EPISODE SUMMARY: Humorist, journalist, and actor Mo Rocca shares his inspiring journey through broadcasting, emphasizing the importance of following your passions and cultivating a genuine voice. Discover how his diverse experiences, from children's TV to hosting national programs, shaped his unique perspective in media, journalism, and comedy. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi interviews Mo Rocca about: Growing up in Bethesda, Maryland and the influence of The World Book Encyclopedia on his curiosity The importance of pursuing niche interests and becoming an expert in your passion How early media experiences shaped Rocca's storytelling and comedy skills, including his work on Wishbone The role of authenticity and personality in building a distinctive voice on television Lessons learned from iconic shows and hosts, including John Stewart and Larry King The significance of storytelling and curiosity in journalism and broadcasting His creative process and the value of keeping personal projects alive Advice for young creatives navigating the evolving media industry surrounded by AI and technological changes The power of experimentation and collaboration in producing impactful content How personal experiences, like family and historical interests, influence professional work The importance of maintaining a personal space for creativity and growth And More! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Mo Rocca is an award-winning correspondent for "CBS News Sunday Morning," the top-rated Sunday morning news program. He joined the broadcast as a contributor in 2006. For "CBS News Sunday Morning," Rocca has explored a broad range of subjects, from the life of St. Francis of Assisi to the death of singer Bobby Darin. He's profiled public figures from "Police Woman" star Angie Dickinson to Tony winner Cole Escola to hockey legend Bobby Orr. Rocca frequently tells stories about American history, with a penchant for former and often-forgotten presidents, usually from the 19th century. Other pieces include the history of the pencil, the origin of the Automat, and the story of the Astrodome. To mark the country's 250th birthday, he's been a chief contributor to the show's "These United States" segments. In addition to his work at CBS News, Rocca is also a frequent panelist on NPR's weekly quiz show "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!" Rocca is host and creator of the hit podcast "Mobituaries" and co-author with Jonathan Greenberg of the New York Times bestselling books "Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving" and "Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs." Rocca is also the author of "All the Presidents' Pets," a historical thriller about White House pets and their surprising role in presidential decision-making. Previously, Rocca hosted the CBS series "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation." Earlier, Rocca created and hosted Cooking Channel's "My Grandmother's Ravioli," in which he learned to cook from grandmothers and grandfathers across the country. Rocca has guest-starred on the primetime series "Elsbeth, "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight," as well as on the CBS daytime series "The Young and the Restless" in the role of Milton the accountant. Rocca began his career in TV as a writer and producer for the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning PBS children's series "Wishbone." He went on to write for other kids' series, including ABC's "Pepper Ann" and Nickelodeon's "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss." He made his on-camera debut as a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," where he spent four seasons, a period that included its breakout "Indecision 2000" coverage. Rocca won a Primetime Emmy as a writer for the 64th annual Tony Awards in 2010, and he earned Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on "CBS News Sunday Morning" and "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation." And he finished second in the 2024 "Celebrity Jeopardy!" tournament, winning $250,000 for charity. Outside of television, Rocca starred on Broadway in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Other stage credits include "South Pacific" at Paper Mill Playhouse and the role of Doody in the Southeast Asian Tour of "Grease." Rocca is a graduate of Harvard University. He lives in New York. 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 and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast. 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/benztownradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Gracie award-winning radio host Dana Cortez shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Big Spring, Texas, to becoming the first Latina to lead a nationally syndicated radio show. Her story highlights perseverance, authenticity, and how real-life experiences fuel her success and led her. Plus, insights into her multi-platform presence and charity work. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Dana Cortez about: Growing up in Big Spring, Texas, and how early adversity forming the foundation of her honest and relatable on-air style Carving her own path through smaller markets and her breakthrough moment at KMRK in Odessa, Texas Becoming the first Latina to lead a nationally syndicated multicast radio show in the US The day-to-day behind the scenes of her show, and how they blend pop culture, relationships, and real talk, built on authenticity The Pivotal mentorship of John Candelaria, who pushed her into mornings, perceived as a male-dominated space The importance of social media presence, strategic content batching, and embracing digital platforms Balancing on-air work with podcasting and charity involvement, and how her personal life intertwines with her professional journey Winning a Gracie award and the impact of industry recognition Her significant involvement in charities including St. Jude’s and CASA, and her commitment to community and helping foster children And More! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Dana Cortez is a nationally syndicated radio host who shatters the glass when it comes to an industry where diverse female voices struggle to be heard and where women rarely occupy the lead role in a multi-cast show. A second generation Mexican American, Cortez grew up in poverty in West Texas and brings her experience and the perspective of many disenfranchised Americans to her show every day. On the Dana Cortez Show she “creates a room of her own,” using the airwaves to elevate topics of importance and interest often lost in the 24-hour news cycle. Cortez speaks to the female Latino experience in America and to her broader audience, she’s insightful on topics of relationships and pop culture. She has a nuanced way about her interviews with celebrities that allows them to feel comfortable and creates a more genuine conversation. She shares her show with her husband and executive producer DJ Automatic, and comedian Anthony A. 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 and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast. 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/benztownradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bay Broadcasting has announced the "imminent" rollout of three of its radio stations to DAB, making them available to an estimated 85% of the population.Radio Nova, Classic Hits Radio and Sunshine 106.8 will broadcast on the Failte DAB Mux2 trial, which will reach most of the country outside the Dublin when launched.Bay claims the move marks a new era of national scale and audience growth for the group and describes the launch of the three radio services on national DAB as the most exciting development for radio choice in over a decade.It believes the move will significantly increase its reach, with Nova and Sunshine expected to add 2.5m potential listeners and Classic Hits a further 1.2m people.Bay Broadcasting said the rollout gives the group the potential to challenge Bauer Media's monopoly on national radio commercial radio in Ireland. To find out more about this I spoke to Kevin Brannigan the CEO of Bay Broadcasting. Kevin spoke to me about his background, the radio stations Bay Broadcasting owns, Failte DAB Mux2, how technology has changed radio from the 1980's till now, and looking for more Irish talent to present on DAB radio.More about FáilteDAB Mux 2:FáilteDAB Mux 2 is an extended DAB+ trial network that covers approximately 85% of the Irish population. Launched in April 2026, it expands coverage well beyond the original Dublin-centric trial area to include the Midlands, Southeast, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Galway, and Mayo. 

Bay Broadcasting has announced the "imminent" rollout of three of its radio stations to DAB, making them available to an estimated 85% of the population. Radio Nova, Classic Hits Radio and Sunshine 106.8 will broadcast on the Failte DAB Mux2 trial, which will reach most of the country outside the Dublin when launched. Bay claims the move marks a new era of national scale and audience growth for the group and describes the launch of the three radio services on national DAB as the most exciting development for radio choice in over a decade. It believes the move will significantly increase its reach, with Nova and Sunshine expected to add 2.5m potential listeners and Classic Hits a further 1.2m people. Bay Broadcasting said the rollout gives the group the potential to challenge Bauer Media's monopoly on national radio commercial radio in Ireland. To find out more about this I spoke to Kevin Brannigan the CEO of Bay Broadcasting. Kevin spoke to me about his background, the radio stations Bay Broadcasting owns, Failte DAB Mux2, how technology has changed radio from the 1980's till now, and looking for more Irish talent to present on DAB radio. More about FáilteDAB Mux 2: FáilteDAB Mux 2 is an extended DAB+ trial network that covers approximately 85% of the Irish population. Launched in April 2026, it expands coverage well beyond the original Dublin-centric trial area to include the Midlands, Southeast, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Galway, and Mayo. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

A brand new mix of retro 90s hits! Artists include Counting Crows, Nelson, Edwin McCain, The Offspring, 2Pac, Hootie & The Blowfish, New Radicals, Shania Twain, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Go West and more! 

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 15th May 2026 we had a live in studio performance from and interview with the super talented Dublin rapper Ebandz. On the show Ebandz performed lots of his super songs on the show

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1980! Artists include Pat Benatar, Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Bernadette Peters, Dan Fogelberg, Gary Numan, Blondie, Jermaine Jackson and more! 

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 8th May 2026 we had a live in studio performance from and interview with the super talented Galway singer songwriter and musician Sara Gerdine. On the show Sara sang a few of her own original songs live in studio and it was a super fun show full of craic agus ceol with chats about songwriting, singing, gigs etc

Guest Host Steve Reading fills in for me and presents the 57th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Eddie Money, Big Mountain, Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, Yes, The Cars and more! Steve is a presenter at Rock Island Radio UK and hosts Jukebox Heroes every Wednesday! Thank you to Steve for subbing for me again on this show! 

A mix of well known B-sides that you may not even realize started out as the throwaway side! Artists include The Surfaris, U2, Rod Stewart, The Beatles, Wings, The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers Band, Bill Withers and more!

EPISODE SUMMARY: Chachi interviews the team behind Apple’s #1 fiction podcast "American Afterlife," actress Scarlett Estevez, author Pedro Hoffmeister, and producer/director Bill Stuart, about adapting a novel into an audio drama. Hear concrete takeaways on casting, script adaptation, sound and production choices, and tips for writers, actors, and producers turning prose into immersive audio storytelling. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to the American Afterlife team about: Pedro Hoffmeister’s inspirations for writing the novel American Afterlife and how he based the survival story on his own experiences How Chachi and Bill Stuart developed the novel into a podcast How Scarlett began acting and what she brings to the lead character of Cielo Pedro’s journey from homelessness, expulsion, and incarceration to becoming an award-winning novelist Bill’s perspective on developing and producing films like The Rock, and the similarities and differences with creating a podcast How Scarlett balances school, being an influencer, and her acting career The collaborative nature of creativity and how the team came together to create the audio drama The art of audio storytelling and how the world was created through the soundscape of American Afterlife The impact of AI on creative industries And More! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Scarlett Estevez was born in Los Angeles, California, and from a young age she displayed a knack for the performing arts. Scarlett booked her first national commercial at age 3 and has appeared in more than 25 national commercials. Her first film role was in a short film for the "Make-A-Film Foundation" called The Magic Bracelet. The cast included James Van Der Beek, Hailee Steinfeld, Jackson Rathbone, J.K Simmons, and Bailee Madison. She went on to shoot her first feature film And Then There Was You, staring Garcelle Beauvais. Scarlett co-starred in the pilot Redeeming Dave, which was written by Dominic Russo (Workaholics). She co-starred on the Nickelodeon Web series Junior Eye. She was a supporting lead in the films Daddy's Home (2015) and Daddy's Home 2 (2017), playing the daughter of Mark Wahlberg and Linda Cardellini's character and stepdaughter of Will Ferrell's character. She went on to play Trixie on the television series Lucifer from 2016 to 2021, and Gwen on the fourth season of the Disney Channel television series Bunk'd in 2019. She starred as Violet Rodriguez / Ultra Violet in the Disney Channel series Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion in 2022. Bill Stuart is a legendary film producer with decades at the highest levels of the industry with credits across Fox, MGM, and Columbia. He was the executive producer of The Rock with Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery. Pedro Hoffmeister is an American author, poet, and rock climber. His books include American Afterlife Too Shattered For Mending, This Is The Part Where You Laugh, The End of Boys, Let Them Be Eaten By Bears – A Fearless Guide To Taking Our Kids into The Great Outdoors, Graphic the Valley, and Confessions of the Last Man On Earth Without A Cell Phone. He has also written for Climbing Magazine, Rock and Ice, Vice, Climbing.com, Gripped Magazine, Ampheta'Zine, and the Huffington Post. He was a 2006 recipient of the Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship for Fiction. He has worked as a rock climbing and whitewater rafting guide, and currently teaches literature, outdoor pursuits, and survival in Eugene, Oregon. LINKS: Listen to American Afterlife https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-afterlife/id1833063666 https://open.spotify.com/show/2bKU2wfj4DXnHJ5z1GzERd 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 and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast. 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/benztownradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Adam Taylor, President and CEO of APM Music, shares his non-linear career path from chemist and perfumer to producing landmark TV for Lifetime and PBS, co-founding a direct marketing enterprise, and becoming the driving force behind APM Music. He explains how he champions composers, shapes production-music strategy, and builds longevity in media. Expect behind-the-scenes TV stories, leadership lessons for broadcasters and creatives, and actionable career takeaways. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Adam about: Becoming the head of his family business, Caswell-Massey, and its legacy as the oldest chemist and perfumer in America What he learned about marketing top-shelf intellectual property His pivot into the entertainment industry and how he started Goldman Taylor, producing movies and TV Working with scientists to market their ideas as the founder of Taylor Fox Getting hired as the head of APM, how he modernized the company, and what a day in his life is like The impact of AI on the world of production music and his vision for the future Chairing the Production Music Association and how he creates community, educates, and advocates for the production music industry How he gives back through community engagement and philanthropy His advice for aspiring composers And More! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: With over three decades of experience in the music and intellectual property sectors, Adam Taylor has been instrumental in helping companies, organizations, and individuals harness the value of their copyrights, trademarks, and patents. For the past twenty-two years, he has led APM Music, the world’s premier production music company, renowned for delivering high-quality scores, themes, and background music across various media platforms. Since its inception in 1983, APM has provided an extensive catalog that spans genres from contemporary urban and rock to classical and archival recordings, shaping the soundtracks of countless TV shows, films, commercials, and video games. Before his tenure at APM Music, Adam co-founded Taylor/Fox Enterprises, collaborating with innovators to market unique, patent-protected inventions. He also played a key role as a co-founding partner at Goldman/Taylor Entertainment, where he developed significant television properties, including the Lifetime series “Confessions of Crime” and the acclaimed PBS series “Joseph Campbell – Mythos,” featuring Academy Award® winner Susan Sarandon. Adam’s career began at Caswell-Massey, the oldest chemists and perfumers in the U.S., where he served as President/CEO for a decade. In addition to his leadership in the music industry, Adam is dedicated to humanitarian efforts. He serves on the Board of Advisors for IsraAid, focusing on crisis response and community recovery, and is involved with the Council of Advisors for the Zelikow School for Jewish Non-Profit Management and the Advisory Board of Creative Community for Peace. His commitment to both the arts and social impact underscores his influential role in today’s cultural landscape. LINKS: Brightlight Kenya https://www.brightlightkenya.org/ Tomfoolery SpongeBob Remix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXVIbs4CR0 Sosh and Mosh https://www.instagram.com/soshmosh?igsh=MWF1OGl6cGQ3ZmdrYw== Groove Factory https://www.groovefactory.group/ Somebody Call Sean Penn https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sean-penn-battle-jacob-ostreicher-bolivia-prison.html 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 and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast. 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/benztownradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mix of Top 40 hits from 20 years ago this month! Artists include Jack Johnson, O.A.R., Jewel, Hoobastank, Sheryl Crow, James Blunt, Daniel Powter, Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Clarkson and more! (R)

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 24th April 2026 we had a live in studio performance from and interview with the super talented singer songwriters and musicians Sean Coady ( www.instagram.com/mint92ie ) &  Tessy Ehiguese ( www.instagram.com/tess_can_sing ). On the show Sean and Tessy sang a few of their own original songs live in studio and it was a super fun show full of craic agus ceol

A new mix of 2000s country favorites I played on the radio when they were new! Artists include Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Chris Cagle and more! 

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 17th April 2026 we had a live in studio performance from and interview with the super singer songwriter and musician Broadford ( https://www.instagram.com/broadfordband?igsh=NDltbzR0ZHVyd3Vs ) On the show Broadford played some of his songs live in studio and it was a super fun show full of craic agus ceol

A mix of Top 40 hits from April 1983! Artists include After The Fire, Laura Branigan, Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Toto, Greg Kihn, Billy Joel, Duran Duran, Tom Petty and more! (R)

A mix of Top 40 hits that all stalled out at #40. Artists include Paul Simon, Buggles, The Cure, Steve Perry, Blue Oyster Cult, Rick James, Yes and more! 

A mix of songs relating to food! Artists include Supertramp, The B-52s, Fats Domino, Traffic, ZZ Top, Don Henley, Maroon 5, Average White Band and more!

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 13th March 2026 we had a live in studio performance from and interview with the super musician and singer songwriter Roven Ordiales ( https://www.instagram.com/rovenordiales?igsh=MWFvZXQ4M2ozMGxrMA== ). It was a great craic agus ceol show and Roven played cover songs and an original song too. It was a great fun show

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 27th March 2026 we had a live in studio performance from and interview with the brilliant singer songwriter Padraig Cahill ( https://www.instagram.com/padraigcahill_music?igsh=MTRudWQ4aXJubXpzZQ== ) It was a great craic agus ceol show and Padraig played all his own original songs. And we had great chats about music, gigs and more. It was a great fun show

On this episode of the Classic Hits Show broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on Friday 20th March we had three musicians  from myBand in studio to chat all about their experience in the myBand Dublin Society band bootcamp ( https://www.instagram.com/myband_thedublinsoundsociety?igsh=NjF4YXVlcGFtcGRn )  Vince ( https://www.instagram.com/listentovince?igsh=Z3g3cGlicndvOXB6 ), Tati ( https://www.instagram.com/tetiana_delablanca?igsh=MXhrNmV5bXgzd3JsMw== ) and Jovi ( https://www.instagram.com/thejovster5000?igsh=MWV2czBsdjNpdWg4Yw== ) chatted all about myBand and we had great chats and laughs and craic agus ceol it was such a fun show.    Also, we played the super song ‘Obsessed' from Vince ( https://www.instagram.com/listentovince?igsh=Z3g3cGlicndvOXB6 ) and we were Obsessed with it.   And I player super classic party hits too to help get the weekend off to a super start.   Enjoy the show :)   The Classic Hits Show is live every Friday from 7pm - 9pm on Liffey Sound 96.4FM.   You can contact the show via email derek@liffeysoundfm.ie

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 27th February 2026 we had with a live in studio performance from and interview with the super Dublin musician Michael Runswick ( https://www.instagram.com/michaelrunswickmusic?igsh=MW80b3lveHFyM3FraA== ) It was a great fun show and We had great chats about music and gigs and super live music performances from Michael. Thanks Michael for coming into studio. The Classic Hits Show airs on Liffey Sound 96.4FM every Friday from 7pm with live in studio performances and interviews with musicians. You can contact the show via email derek@liffeysoundfm.ie And you can follow the show on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/share/17YKv9EQoM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 6th March 2026 we had with a live in studio performance from and interview with the super Limerick singer songwriter and musician Jake Ryan Guerin ( https://www.instagram.com/jake_ceol?igsh=cGh0aHcwcnRlYmYz ) It was a great craic agus ceol show and We had great chats about music, songwriting and gigs and super live music performances from Jake. Thanks Jake for coming into studio The Classic Hits Show airs on Liffey Sound 96.4FM every Friday from 7pm with live in studio performances and interviews with musicians. You can contact the show via email derek@liffeysoundfm.ie And you can follow the show on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/share/17YKv9EQoM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Michael “The Fort” McKenry joins the show to take us inside the clubhouse as MLB Spring Training heats up and the World Baseball Classic (WBC) takes center stage. As a former big-league catcher, McKenry offers a unique perspective on why the WBC has become a "must-watch" event for players and fans alike. We dive into the psychological shift from the relaxed atmosphere of February ball to the playoff-level intensity of representing your country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 80's Music Rewind, the guys take over the playlist!We're diving into their favorite love songs of the 1980s—from power ballads that filled arenas to heartfelt tracks that defined relationships, breakups, and everything in between. The guys share the songs that meant the most to them, the memories behind them, and why these classics still hold up today.Will their picks be the legendary slow dances everyone remembers? Or will a few unexpected favorites make the list?Join us as we rewind to the decade of big hair, big emotions, and some of the most unforgettable love songs ever recorded.

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 20th February 2026 we had with a live in studio performance from and interview with the super musician Roven Ordiales ( https://www.instagram.com/rovenordiales?igsh=MWFvZXQ4M2ozMGxrMA== ).   It was a great craic agus ceol show and we had great chats about MyBand ( www.instagram.com/myband_thedublinsoundsociety ) Music, gigs, mental health and more

Top Five Songs About Vacation Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt return to the Top Five podcast after a short break to discuss their favorite songs about vacation. They reveal their picks for the best tunes that evoke the spirit of getting away from it all, from road trip anthems to beachside ballads. They also reflect on their own vacation memories and the significance of making great memories. Whether it's road tripping or relaxing on a beach, this episode is sure to inspire your next getaway. Tune in for fun, laughter, and some great musical recommendations. 00:00 Welcome Back to the Top Five Podcast 00:21 Catching Up After the Holidays 01:08 Our Epic A to Z Song Series 02:59 Today's Theme: Vacation Songs 04:38 Annie's First Pick: Two Tickets to Paradise 06:40 Chris's First Pick: I've Been Everywhere 10:01 Annie's Second Pick: Route 66 12:12 Chris's Second Pick: Holiday by Madonna 14:24 Annie's Third Pick: Life is a Highway 15:01 Life is a Highway: The Perfect Vacation 15:46 The Laptop Lifestyle and RV Dreams 16:40 Kenny Chesney and Beach Vibes 18:07 Margaritaville and Vacation Anthems 19:59 Memories and Special Moments 22:50 Summer Vacations and Classic Hits 29:45 Top Vacation Songs Recap 30:53 Wrapping Up: The Journey Continues  

EPISODE SUMMARY: Shotgun Tom Kelly is a legendary Southern California broadcaster with experience at iconic stations and several broadcasting awards. He shares his journey from high school announcer to Emmy-winning icon with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Shotgun Tom about: Growing up in San Diego and working his first gig as a high schooler Getting into legal trouble operating a pirate station from his garage His love of trains, radio towers, and other hobbies Becoming an Emmy-winning children’s TV host How he got the name “Shotgun Tom Kelly” The story of the iconic hat he’s worn for over 55 years, and presenting one to President Reagan Filling the shoes of Real Don Steele and hosting other oldies shows like 60s Gold on SiriusXM Creating “Shotgun Tom’s Jukebox Live From the Corvette Diner” Getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Stevie Wonder’s role in theceremony His book, “All I Wanna Do Is Play The Hits”, available now on Amazon His advice for the next generation And More! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: “Shotgun Tom” Kelly has been entertaining Southern California radio and TV audiences for over 6 decades. He has worked at such renowned radio stations as KGB (in its “Boss Radio” days) and gained national acclaim at the legendary KCBQ. “Shotgun Tom” was honored at B-100 radio (KFMB-FM) with the Billboard magazine Air Personality of the Year Award for Major Markets in the mid-70’s. He also received two Emmy Awards for his performance as host of the McGraw-Hill syndicated TV word game show “Words-a-Poppin’” for children. For twelve years at KUSI-TV he was host of their morning and afternoon children’s programs. In 1997, after a nationwide talent search, “Shotgun Tom” Kelly was chosen by CBS Radio’s K-EARTH 101/Los Angeles to fill the coveted afternoon drive slot after the death of The Real Don Steele. In 2000, “Shotgun Tom” won Radio and Records “Oldies Air Personality of the Year” and competed for that award with radio personalities in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit. “Shotgun Tom” is also heard around the country doing voice work and commercials for many other stations. In 2013, “Shotgun Tom” Kelly received his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and La Brea Ave. LINKS: Shotgun’s latest book, All I Wanna Do Is Play The Hits!: https://www.amazon.com/All-Wanna-Do-Play-Hits/dp/B0DB6YCM97 His Emmy award: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNddkwtGnqs His Walk of Fame star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNQek1WYE_c Riding his dad’s train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLe1BkEibRYMore model trains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDGIRpgVUUg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDq3zp56Xkk 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. 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 PEOPLE MENTIONED: Johnny Downs Jhani Kaye Bob Nursing Robert W Morgan Real Don Steel Wolfman Jack Thomas K Arnold Neil Ross Ken Levine Charlie VanDyke Bill Drake KO Bailey Bob Elliot Peter Huntington May Buzz Bennet Rich Brother Robbin Bobby Ocean Harry Scarborough Jack McCoy Rod Stewart Phil Bower Bobby RichChuck Browning Wes Meisnitzer Dan Mason Ronald Reagan Dave Sniff Tommy Sablan Jeff and Jer Mark Larson Charleton Heston Wayne Newton Frank Sinatra Duncan Hunter Michael Reagan Vin Scully Marty Levine Pat Duffy Mark Dennis Stevie Wonder Gary Bryan? Milton Hardaway Mark Wahlberg Steve Harvey Shawn Andre Dick Clark Clint August See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Angela Perelli is a radio and podcast talent and life coach with over 30 years of radio experience, including programming at groundbreaking female-targeted radio stations. She shares how her unique skillset allows her to carve her own path and develop top talent. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Angela about: Growing up in San Francisco, and how she got pulled into radio Transitioning from being an intern, to talent, to AP,D to PD, and learning which programming approaches worked best How she built a competitive radio station in LA and helped figure out how to modern AC format Managing big personalities as a Program Director Developing Ryan Seacrest and how he used talent and hustle to find success The challenges she faces in a changing music landscape, and how to navigate stressful times in radio Moving to Canada and what she learned from Canadian radio Becoming a consultant and life coach, and launching Angela Perelli Consulting Her advice for the next generation of broadcasters. And More! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Angela Perelli has over 30 years of experience in major market radio, with the past 16 devoted specifically to the development of personalities and personality brands. She’s worked with: Ryan Seacrest; Kevin & Bean, KROQ/Los Angeles; Marilyn Denis & Jamar, CHUM 104.5/Toronto; Dave Ryan Show, KDWB/Minneapolis; Miguel & Holly, Hot 105.3/Tampa; Carson Daly, Jamie White, Mercedes in the Morning, That Guy Kramer, Nat & Drew and Jonny, Holly & Nira in Vancouver and many many more. Seeing a gap between the feedback needs of talent and the time and bandwidth of managers, she used her unique skillset-combination of major market radio and life coaching expertise to meet performers where they are and inspire them to reach their full potential. Prior to launching her own company, she spent over 20 years in programming at groundbreaking female-targeted radio stations, KIOI-FM (K101)/San Francisco and KYSR-FM (Star 98.7)/Los Angeles, winning multiple industry awards. 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. 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 PEOPLE MENTIONED: Kevin and Bean Carson Daly Shoboy Chet Buchanan Dr. Don Don Bleu Bobby Cole Bill Stairs Bob Lawrence Dave Shakes John Evans Larry Berger Deborah Parenti Leslie Visser Dan Vallie Randy Lane Mark and Brian Mark and Kim Rick Dees Big Boy Dave Beasing Mark Goodman Larry Morgan Jamie, Frosty and Frank Greg Sims Lara Scott Rick Stacey Ryan Seacrest Lisa Fox Guy Zapoleon Steve Davis Ken Christensen Tony Novio Dan Granger Dave Ryan Miguel and Holly Nat & Drew Jonny, Holly & Nira See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Classic Hits Show Broadcast Live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 16th January 2026 with music artist Angel Hart ( https://www.instagram.com/_angel_hart?igsh=YW11aTc0Mmg5YXBk ) live in studio.  Angel Hart spoke about all things music and we played lots of his songs on the show. Also, we played super party hits to help get your weekend off to a super start

On this episode of the Classic Hits show broadcast live Friday 9th January we were joined live in studio by the lads from 12West ( Jay Doyler ( https://www.instagram.com/jaydoyler7?igsh=cDU1dHhsZ2ZoZThw ), CD ( https://www.instagram.com/533_cd?igsh=MXJodHlvNjgxcGtuaQ== ) and Lee Moran ( https://www.instagram.com/lee_dudgeon17?igsh=ajh5MjdndzNiYXB0 ) ) for chats about music and more and we had live performances from Jay Doyler and CD who rapped live on air and we spun some super DJ mixes from Lee Moran.   Also, on the show I played music releases from Irish artists, Jack Kelly ( www.instagram.com/jackkelly.music ), Ultras ( www.instagram.com/ultraseire ) Bernard-M (www.instagram.com/bernard_m_official ) & Delush ( www.instagram.com/delushofficial )   And on the show I played super classic party hits from 80's, 90's and 00's and a to help get your weekend off to a super start

PLAYLIST: | 00:00 | DJ | DICKIE LEE AND THE ICEMAN | 00:28 | WHAT I'D SAY | BRYMERS | 01:13 | DO YOU THINK YOU LOVE ME | BRYMERS | 02:58 | GIMME SOME LOVIN | SPENCER DAVIS GROUP | 06:19 | I CAN SEE FOR MILES | THE WHO | 10:42 | LILA | FAPARDOKLY | 14:05 | SUMMER OF LOVE | BRYMERS | 18:23 | NEED SOMEBODY TO LOVE | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE   21:58 | LIGHT MY FIRE | DOORS | 25:23 | TELL IT LIKE IT IS | BRYMERS | 26:41 | THEN YOU CAN ME TELL ME GOODBYE | BRYMERS | 30:19 | LUCY IN THE SKY | BEATLES | 33:23 | BROWN SUGAR | ROLLING STONES | 36:40 | INTERVIEW MARC BOLAN (T-REX) |  | 39:52 | GET IT ON | T-REX | 43:54 | SOUL MAN | SAM AND DAVE | 48:21 | IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME | HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES | 52:17 | I'M A BELIEVER | MONKEES | 55:09 | FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH | BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD | 57:56 | RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE | CCR | 59:31 | HOLD ON I'M COMING | BRYMERS

On this episode of the Classic Hits Show ( Christmas Special) broadcast live on 19th December on Liffey Sound 96.4FM we were joined live in studio by Irish songer songwriter Taylor D for chats, music and craic agus ceol and it was a great fun show On the show Taylor D performed lots of her songs live including some of her Christmas songs and some Christmas covers. Taylor D also spoke all about the great year she had musicwise in 2025 and the great plans for this year 2026. It was great to have her in studio

EPISODE SUMMARY: Lesley Visser is the most highly acclaimed female sportscaster of all time. She shares her journey to becoming the first woman to achieve numerous recognitions, the people who helped get her there, and many great stories from along the way.Visser was honored as a Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Lesley Visser about:Growing up with a love of sports and getting a Carnegie Foundation scholarship to go into the male-dominated field of sports writingThe terrifying but exciting honor of being the first woman to cover the NFL Beat at The Boston GlobeTransitioning from writing to broadcasting on TV at CBS SportsGetting to present the Lombardi TrophyTraveling the world to report on major news such as the fall of the Berlin WallWorking with other legendary sports figures like Greg Gumbel and Terry Bradshaw, and riding on John Madden's busThe greatest events she's covered from Super Bowls to Final Fours to The Olympics and moreWhat it means to be a trailblazing woman, how sports reporting is evolving, and the progress that must still be madeThe role of technology in sports journalism, and her advice to future journalistsAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Lesley Visser is the most highly acclaimed female sportscaster of all time. Across numerous accolades, she has been the “First” – the First woman enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame; the First woman to win the Lifetime Achievement Sports Emmy and the First woman to win the Broadcasters Foundation of America Lifetime Achievement Award; the First woman on the Network broadcasts of the Final Four, the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl and the World Series. She is the First and only woman to have presented the Championship Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl. She was the First woman to cover the NFL as a beat, the First woman on Monday Night Football and the First female NFL analyst in both Radio and TV. She was the First female sportscaster to carry the Olympic Torch and the only winner of the Billie Jean King “Outstanding Journalist Award.”Visser is the only sportscaster – male or female – to have worked on the network broadcasts of the Final Four, the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the Olympics, the World Series, the Triple Crown, the World Figure Skating Championship and the US Open Tennis.Visser was voted the No. 1 Female Sportscaster of All-Time by the National Sportscasters of America. Her career began at the Boston Globe in 1974 after she won a Carnegie Foundation grant, given to only 20 women in the country who wanted to go into jobs that were 95% male. The Boston Globe made her the First woman to cover the NFL as a beat, at a time when the credentials said, "No Women or Children in the Press Box." She was elected to the National Sports Media Hall of Fame for her writing at the Boston Globe, magazines and CBS.com, and she was voted to the Sportscasters Hall of Fame for her work at CBS, ABC, ESPN and HBO. Visser has been named a Muhammad Ali “Daughter of Greatness” and won the Newseum Award for Lifetime Achievement – First given to Walter Cronkite. She reported from the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, focusing on how sports would change in East Germany after reunification, and had the privilege, in 2013, of throwing out the First pitch for her beloved Red Sox. In October 2024, she was honored with the Vin Scully Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting by Fordham University's public media service, WFUV.A graduate of Boston College, which awarded her an Honorary Doctorate in 2007, she served on the Board of the V Foundation for Cancer Research for more than 20 years, while also serving on the Board of NYU's “Sports and Society.” Visser has mentored young women for decades, while speaking at colleges and businesses around the world – from Doha, Qatar, to Charleston, South Carolina, where she delivered an address at the Renaissance Weekend, founded by President Clinton. Her book, Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says Don't Walk, is a memoir of breaking barriers. It has been optioned for both a movie and a TV series.The Hall of Fame sportscaster has spent more than 30 years at CBS and more than 45 in the business. She is a contributor to the only all-female network sports show, We Need To Talk, on CBS, and had a podcast, In Conversation with Lesley Visser, on SiriusXM. Visser has been voted one of the “Women we Love” by Esquire magazine and one of the “Five Ideal Dinner Guests” by GQ.She and her husband, Bob Kanuth, a former captain of Harvard basketball, live in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida.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.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.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review!

EPISODE SUMMARY: Dave Ryan is the Marconi-winning host of the Dave Ryan Show. He shares a wealth of stories and advice from his successful radio career in the Twin Cities and beyond.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Dave Ryan about:Studying broadcasting at community college in Colorado and feeding goats during his first gig at a religious station.The comedians and personalities he grew up admiring and borrowing fromMoving to Vegas to do mornings on KLUC and endearing himself to listeners with his stuntsLearning to work as a team in Columbus with Tom KellyHis struggles filling the shoes of popular personalities and how he overcame themLanding a competitive job at KDWB in Minneapolis and the story behind his Ugly Kids billboardsHow he coaches talent and chooses his co-hostsBecoming an author and why he wrote 2 booksHow he became interested in many hobbies, including magic, ukulele, and flyingHis advice to aspiring radio professionalsAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Dave Ryan has been waking up the Twin Cities for over three decades. His sense of humor, high energy and too much honesty has captivated listeners to tune in every weekday, at least when there are good ticket giveaways.Dave is not just the host of a Marconi-winning morning show but also a serial hobbyist. From ukulele, to flying, to trolling people online, Dave continues to try new things, only to forget about them a week later and pick up a new hobby. He's also an author, which you most likely know already because whether it's Christmas or the 4th of July, he'll plug his children's book, “Little Dave's Amazing Day”, that you guessed it, is about himself, Dave. BUT 2-4 year olds do give it a 5-star review!You can listen to the Dave Ryan in the Morning Show weekdays 5:30 – 10am with Daddy Bear himself, Dave Ryan, a woman that people confuse for Sasquatch, a kid from Jersey that doesn't know the difference between 1 and 10 spritzes of cologne, and Ruth Buzzi.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:Jeff and JerHeather CohenDon DexterRick DeesMilton BerleDan JacksonTracy JohnsonScott ThrowerBill RichardsTom KellyIrma BlancoJohn LondonGeorge LopezBob BeersJerry LewisDave RobbinsBruce KellySuper SnakeSteve SmithSteve CochranMark BulkeyMark ColemanDavid MartinPat EbertzLee ValsvikAngie TaylorDan SeamanSteve ShureJenny LuttenbergerBailey HessVont LeakBethany WatsonElvis DuranFalen BonsettIntern JohnAce and TJFrankie and GinaRandy LaneTodd and TylerBob BarkerJhani KRod RoddyABOUT 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.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review!

On this episode of the Classic Hits show broadcast live Friday 12th December 2025  singer songwriter and musician Downtown Detroit ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1CrgqFvPkt/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) joined me live in studio for chats about music and more and he performed some of his songs live on the show  

On this episode of the Classic Hits show broadcast live Friday 28th November 2025  singer songwriter Colin Cleary ( www.instagram.com/colinclearymusic_ ) joined me live in studio for chats about music and more and he performed some of his songs live on the show  

PLAYLIST: | 00:00 | DJ | DICKIE LEE AND THE ICEMAN | 00:28 | WHAT I'D SAY | BRYMERS | 01:13 | SACRIFICE | BRYMERS | 02:43 | SUMMER OF 69 | BRYAN ADAMS | 06:21 | HONKY TONK WOMAN | ROLLING STONES | 09:27 | FORTUNATE SON | CCR | 12:37 | COME TOGETHER | BEATLES | 16:48 | GOING UP COUNTRY | CANNED HEAT | 19:52 | GIMME GOOD LOVIN | CRAZY ELEPHANT | 22:24 | WHOLE LOT OF LOVE | LED ZEPPELIN | 26:29 | SUSPICIOUS MINDS | ELVIS | 29:49 | INTERVIEW – JONN MELLENCAMP |  | 30:26 | ROCK IN THE USA | JOHN MELLENCAMP | 33:42 | SPINNING WHEEL | BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS | 37:08 | 25 OR 6 TO 4 | CHICAGO | 40:43 | TIS THE SEASON | ZOMBIES | 44;21 | BORN ON THE BAYOU | CCR | 49:02 | HE'S MY BROTHER | HOLLIES | 53:39 | RUBY | FIRST EDITION | 56:24 | EVERYBODY GET TOGETHER |  YOUNG BLOODS | 59:17 | HOLD ON I'M COMING | BRYMERS

On this episode of the Classic Hits show broadcast live Friday 21st November 2025  singer songwriter and producer Robert O'Connor ( www.instagram.com/iamrobertoconnor ) joined me live in studio for chats about music and more and we spun spinning some of his songs on air

  On this episode of the Classic Hits Show ( https://www.facebook.com/share/19qN3sg3eB/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 7th November 2025 we had the super Brendan Kelly Band  ( https://www.instagram.com/brendankellyband?igsh=MWl2dm52azJsdHdmdw== ) joining us live in studio for chats about music and gigs and more. The Brendan Kelly Band also entertained us by singing some or their songs live and it was just brill and really got the weekend started. It was a super craic agus ceol show

On this episode of the Classic Hits Show ( https://www.facebook.com/share/19qN3sg3eB/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 10th October 2025 we had the super talented singer and guitarist Aaron McBride ( www.instagram.com/aaronmcbmusic ) joining us live in studio for chats about music and gigs and more. Aaron also entertained us by singing lots of cover songs and it was just brill and really got the weekend started. It was a super craic agus ceol show

On this episode of the Classic Hits Show broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM we had the super Ger and Earl from Indigo Lights ( https://www.instagram.com/indigolightsofficial?igsh=d3d1dDBiMGQ1bHZk ) joining us live in studio for music and chats and they were super performing live and we had super craic agus ceol

On this episode of the Classic Hits Show broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM we had the super Irish Indie Rock Band Ultras  ( www.instagram.com/ultraseire ) joining us live in studio for lots of chats about music and  gigs and we had super craic agus ceol