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EPISODE SUMMARY: Jeff Warshaw is the Founder and CEO of Connoisseur Media. He returns to the podcast to go behind the scenes of his company's proposed acquisition of Alpha Media and shares what's next for his growing company.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Jeff Warshaw about:Fostering a culture of being dedicated to local markets and being a great place to workThe importance of talented, hardworking, enthusiastic people, and commitment to communityPrioritizing needs as a leaderPlanning for the long-term growth vs. short term decisionsWhether there will be more acquisitions in the futureHow radio groups can become the premier local media and marketing companiesHis advice for the next generation in mediaAnd more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Connoisseur Media Founder and CEO, Jeff Warshaw is a lifelong broadcaster. He built his first station while still a student at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1993 Jeff founded Connoisseur Communications Partners LP, a 39 station group which he later sold to Cumulus Broadcasting in 2000 for $258M. In 2004 Jeff formed Connoisseur Media which now operates 13 radio station brands and digital assets in 5 markets. Highly respected and celebrated industry wide for his outspoken candor, Jeff's spirit of innovation and long held principles of integrity, accountability and improvement remain core values of the company and guide its team members. Jeff serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Broadcasters, the Executive Committee of the Radio Advertising Bureau, and is Chairman of the Nielsen Audio Advisory Council.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Eric BellumErica FarberMike McVayJohn RossoPierre BouvardJeff SmulyanAnna and RavenEd ChristianPeter KozanBill WilsonErik HellumChris ForgyABOUT 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.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: Deborah Parenti is a broadcasting trailblazer who currently oversees some of the industry's most respected brands and events, including Radio Ink, Radio + Television Business Report, Forecast, and the Hispanic Radio Conference. She shares stories of how she broke through barriers throughout her career, culminating in her induction into the Radio Hall of Fame.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Deborah Parenti about:Falling in love with radio as a child growing up in Dayton, OhioMoving to LA to help syndicate Wolfman JackHow she overcame her shyness and learned to put herself out there and go for itThe value of marketing and research in radio and the importance of knowing where statistics come fromOvercoming gender discrimination and how she was held back by some and supported by many othersBecoming the first female GM in Dayton, and how she climbed up the sales ladderWhat makes for a strong company culture and good teams, and the importance of communityMoving to Philadelphia and the challenges of being a leader in a larger marketPutting together the Hispanic Radio Conference and Forecast, then publishing RadioInkHer advice for future radio professionalsAnd more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti is a distinguished executive in the radio industry, having held roles in marketing and research and sales prior to several management positions. Later in her career, she assumed the Publisher role of Radio Ink and Radio + Television Business Report, two influential industry publications. Deborah's career including years of success in both Dayton, OH, and Louisville, KY, working with WING-AM and WWSN-FM and WDJX -FM. She became the first female General Manager in Dayton, overseeing WMMX-FM's success with both ratings and revenue. She went on to become the VP/GM of American Radio Systems group of stations in Dayton, one of the first managers of a consolidated group of radio stations in a single market. In 1997, she joined Broadcast Group in Philadelphia to become VP/GM of WXTU-FM, a premier country-formatted station.A decade later, Deborah Parenti joined Streamline Publishing in 2007. Her accomplishments are many, including leading Radio Ink's editorial and management staff to recognize radio industry leadership in management, sales and programming in a variety of formats and management genres. The expanse and influence of the set of publications has allowed the industry a forum for conversations at multiple annual meetings organized by the publication to further the industry's evolution of new programming, new technology and more.Deborah's efforts and industry impact have been recognized by the Broadcast Foundation of America and the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame, among others. In 2023, Deborah Parenti was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Ray SparWolfman JackChris ForgyGlenn BellMichael J. FoxJim BennettMaddie ShriverPierre BouvardBill BurtonSteve DodgeEric RhodesAlan GrayBill CampbellChris SheebleBrad FuhrSteve DodgeDave PerlmanTom StonerGlen BellAvis EckelGarth BrooksTrisha YearwoodMike McVayPat PaxtonFrank SinatraSteve LawrencePiolinShoboyEd KrampfJim CarnegieAdam JacobsonABOUT 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.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: Chris Forgy is President & CEO of Saga Communications and serves on the board of the NAB, the RAB, and the Broadcasters Foundation of America. He shares his radio journey and the many lessons he learned along the way to becoming a Broadcasters Foundation of America Leadership Award honoree.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Chris Forgy about:Growing up in Dayton, OH, and visiting the radio stations where his dad workedHow mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth and the importance of support systemsWhy he tries to be unlike other CEOs and the value of authenticity in leadershipGetting started in sales and learning to handle rejection while shattering sales recordsWhy protecting the brand is crucial in radioBecoming a GM and preaching deliberate and purposeful actionsGetting surprised with an offer to lead Saga and leading the company responsibly, while avoiding debt Radio's role in the digital landscape and his advice for the future And More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Chris Forgy began his broadcast career in 1980, serving in sales and management positions before joining Saga in 1996. He initially served as Director of Sales for Saga's Columbus Radio Group. In 2006 he left Saga to join Urban One as President and General Manager of their stations in Cleveland, OH. In 2011, he returned to Saga as President and General Manager of the Columbus Radio Group. Subsequently, he joined Saga's corporate management team in 2018 as Senior Vice President/Operations where he oversaw the operations of all of Saga's stations. Following the passing of Ed Christian, Saga's founder, President, CEO and Chairman in 2022, Forgy was named President and CEO becoming only the second President and CEO in the company's history.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:John KingSteve KirkTerry DorseyDeborah ParentiDave MarshallAlan GrayTom StewartTerry DorseyRon ChapmanTom JoynerNancy BatesDan HalliburtonLarry GroganRich AllenEd ChristianZemira JonesJohn RiversJeff WilkesAl FetchChuck KnightWarren LadaMarcia LobaitoTim CookSam BushDavid FieldABOUT 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: Otto Padrón is a visionary leader who has shaped the media industry across TV, radio, and digital platforms. He is the former President and CEO of Meruelo Media, the fastest-growing minority-owned media company in California. and an Army Ambassador who has programmed Telemundo and Univision. He shares his incredible journey from Cuba, through the military, to becoming a giant of media. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Otto about:Growing up in Cuba where his Dad was a chief engineer for Cuba's television network CMQThe heroic sacrifices his parents made to escape Cuba and bring family to Miami via SpainHis Uncle Omar's influence on him and U.S. Hispanic media in the U.S.Serving as an Airborne Ranger and then a Green Beret during Desert StormWhat his military experience taught him about leadershipHow programming Telemundo taught him to be bold and take risksLeaving his head of programming role at Univision to be deployed in IraqSaving KDAY and how he fell in love with radioAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Otto Padron is the former President and CEO of Meruelo Media and made it the fastest growing Minority owned Media Company in California. Otto's mass media experience and leadership has been the instrumental vision powering Meruelo Media into an industry trailblazing organization. As such, there is no U.S. based minority owned and operated media company with the platform diversity, reach and execution of Meruelo Media.Otto conceived, shaped, formed, and operated the most diverse Super Cluster in the Nation with a carefully curated and culturally unique multi-lingual collection of brands under one flag – Meruelo Media, Los Angeles. As such, this distinct organization is one of the fastest and strongest growing media companies in the Nation with six key broadcast properties serving the Greater Los Angeles area. Its broadcast portfolio holds some of the most legendary brands in the U.S. The oldest independent Spanish language TV station in the U.S., KWHY-TV 22 celebrating a 35-year broadcasting legacy with its combo full power sister station, KBEH-TV 63. These institutional properties are joined by heritage rock station KLOS 95.5 FM super serving SOCAL for over 50-years, coupled with the legendary KDAY 93.5 FM commemorating 40- years as the first U.S. commercial radio station to play Hip-Hop which is now joined by the iconic tastemaker rhythmic FM stations in the Nation – Power 106; the super cluster is capped by the new KLLI “CALI” 93.9 FM playing the hottest Spanish Language hits. All these iconic brands offer a deep and multiprong digital strategy to engage multimedia users at all relevant touchpoints. Such is the case for Power106 and its near 2 Million YouTube subscribers. In 2014, Otto led the design and construction of the new Meruelo Media Los Angeles multimillion-dollar Broadcast and Studio Center (www.meruelostudios.com) now home to FOX Television's African American OTT/Streaming service – FOX Soul. As a widely respected and award-winning content creator, Otto brings a unique combination of revenue generation coupled with a well footed and pragmatic production approach that drives creative innovation at every phase of execution.As a young Cuban immigrant growing up in the US, Otto formed a passionate bond with mass media thanks in great part to his father, a broadcast engineer in the then nascent Spanish language network, Univision. Many years later, Otto would serve as the Senior Vice President of Programming at Univision leading the network's content strategy in setting viewing records and establishing itself as one of America's most watched TV Networks – regardless of language! Otto is the only executive to have successfully headed programming for both major U.S. Spanish language networks, Univision and Telemundo. His unique media background brings a rich perspective and matchless insight of the Latino viewer profile, content, and cultural preferences to any operation. As a shaping member of these powerhouse brands, Otto skillfully blended solution-based content ideas with a value-oriented production management style driven by bottom-line results. During his +20-years programming these competitive networks, Otto developed a keen understanding of relevant entertainment/information formats and has established a reputation for delivering winning results through relevant and compelling editorial, production excellence and flawless execution.During his nearly 15-year tenure at Univision, Otto assumed various positions of growing responsibility culminating as Senior VP, Programming and Promotions. He directly managed all domestic entertainment productions, operations, on-air promotions and key positioning and branding strategies. He was responsible for the development and launch of many of the programs that continue on-air today. Overall, he was responsible for the management of an annual content budget of over $500 million and supervised a team of more than 300 employees. Moreover, he managed all programing aspects of the content agreements with Televisa (Mexico), Venevision (Venezuela) and RCN (Colombia), as well as the network's general entertainment domestic U.S. productions. Otto is a Retired Colonel with 38 years of distinguished military service. He was commissioned as an Infantry officer and began his military career in the Special Operations Command serving as an Airborne Ranger in the legendary 75th Ranger Regiment. His career continued with assignments in some of the most demanding active-duty units in the U.S. Army. He retired in 2022 as the Deputy Division Commander of the 91st Training Division in Fort Hunter-Liggett, California. For his numerous military achievements, Otto was a featured Soldier in a U.S. Army Strong campaign as one of America's top Latino leaders. COL Padron (Ret) most notable awards are the Bronze Star Medal; Legion of Merit; the coveted Ranger tab; Pathfinder Badge; Master Parachutist Badge and the Combat Infantry Badge for valorous service under enemy fire. (Army Campaign – click). Today Otto continues to serve as an Army Ambassador, a title that carries the protocol rank of a 2-Star General. Otto is the Vice Chair of the world-famous Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame committee. He also sits on various boards and commissions in the SOCAL region with an emphasis on increasing minority voices, academic resources, and access for hard- to-reach communities. As such, Otto was a key member of the FCC Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CDEC) bringing a minority and veteran perspective to the FCC council. He is married to Mexican actress, Angelica Vale and has four children. Otto is a distinguished master's program graduate from the Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania and is a Worlds Ahead Graduate of Florida International University's Chapman School of Business with a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Otto is a Hurricane who proudly holds a double Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Communications and Economics from the University of Miami, Coral Gables – his alma mater.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Omar MarchantRick DeesSteve JonesDr GruberColin PowellJerry 1:29Ray RodriguezCynthia HudsonCarlos VivesManny MartinezFernando GaitánRaul De MelinaSelenaJerry PerenchioHaim SabanAlex MerueloJeff SmulyanAngélica ValeRick SummingsPio FerroABOUT 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: Paige Nienaber, VP of Fun and Games for CPR Promotions, shares the story of his career, and his advice on “The art of getting people to notice you,” AKA promotions.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Paige Nienaber about:Braving blizzards while growing up and working in the Twin CitiesStarting his radio career at Pepperdine University then landing at KGON.Learning that radio is supposed to be fun while doing promotions back in MinneapolisHis unconventional method for applying to jobsLearning to do promotions on a budget as the director of “Fun and Games” at WCKZ in CharlotteRecovering from a heart attack while rebranding Wild in as the Minister of Good Times in San Francisco.Messing with competitors including cancelling the alcohol at their christmas partyCreating CPR with Jerry Clifton and becoming a consultantHow to be the person that everybody remembersAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Paige Nienaber consults over 100 radio stations as VP of Fun and Games for CPR Promotions. In addition to that, he wrote the weekly Midweek Idea Dump column for All Access, and the monthly stunts column for Morning Mouth. He worked at stations in Portland, Minneapolis, Charlotte, and San Francisco, before finally suckering renowned consultant Jerry Clifton into hiring him to promotionally consult his network of stations.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Gregg SwedbergJeff SmulyanRick CummingsDoyle RoseTom JoynerJojo WrightMark ShandsDennis ReeseJerry CliftonBob MitchellMancowCliff BerkowitzBen DavisHarry AndersonABOUT 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: Chet Buchanan, Emmy-winning host of KLUC's Chet Buchanan show, discusses the many steps in his radio journey, how he serves his community through charity work, and the advice he's picked up along the way.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Chet Buchanan about:Getting his start volunteering to wash cars at KRKO in Everett, Washington, before debuting on air at 16.His hustle mentality and how it's helped him stand outBouncing Z100 in Portland, The KUBE in Seattle, and PhoenixBecoming a programmer and a morning show host in Salt Lake CityThe on-air mistake that made the station change the locks on him and forced him to quitGetting involved in pro sports making a mix for the Seahawks before becoming a PA announcer for the Vegas Aces and Seattle KrakenThe importance of apologizing and owning up to your mistakesHis work started the world's largest single-location toy drive in Las VegasHis thoughts on the future of radio and advice for young peopleAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Chet Buchanan is the host and creator of 98.5 KLUC's The Chet Buchanan Show! Since its inception in 1999, it has consistently been one of the highest rated and most beloved radio shows in Las Vegas. In addition to anchoring the morning show, for which he was named “Best of Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Chet can be seen just about everywhere around town.Many Las Vegans know Chet from his work on the court at UNLV Runnin' Rebel Basketball games, appearing as a frequent contributor on Fox 5, or holding down a packed schedule hosting multiple corporate, civic, and charity events.Chet is also the brains behind the annual Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive, where he lives and broadcasts live on top of 30 foot scaffolding for 12 days straight to raise toys for thousands of Las Vegas children. Since its inception, the 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive has grown to become recognized as “The World's Largest Single Location Toy Drive.”ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Scott HermanJohn MaynardPam ThompsonRobert O'BrienBob CaseSean LynchJeff KingKen BensonGary BryantJohnny EdwardsRich PattersonBill LeeRick DeesRachel DonahueCommander ChuckPaul AndersonBob RiversTom HuttlerBruce KellyKevin RiderGene BaxterJerry CliftonColleen CassidyJohn MurphyBilly HayesScott ThrowerDan ClarkStacy LynnEric EdwardsTom ShaneChuck FieldJB KingJoel DenverMike PrestonLori BradleyKent AllenThe T-ManCat ThomasJack EvansDave RyanRyan SeacrestMojoCharlie TunaChris AbbottMichael HayesEbroTony ColesABOUT 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!

Slowjamastan, officially dubbed "The United Territories of the Sovereign Nation of the People's Republic of Slowjamastan," was founded on December 1, 2021, by Randy "R Dub!" Williams, a San Diego-based radio DJ famous for hosting Sunday Night Slow Jams, a syndicated show spinning smooth R&B tracks. The "slow jams" theme is the micronation's quirky backbone—think Luther Vandross and Anita Baker as its spiritual soundtrack. Williams, who's styled himself the "Sultan of Slowjamastan," bought an 11.07-acre plot of empty desert land along California State Route 78 for $19,000 in October 2021, inspired by a visit to another micronation, Molossia, in Nevada. His goal? Create a playful, rule-breaking alternative to the everyday grind.This isn't just a patch of sand with a flag (though it has one—plus a border sign, a "customs" post, and an open-air desk for the Sultan). Slowjamastan mimics real nations with its own currency (the "duble," pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar), passports (featuring hip-hop quotes), and a national anthem, "Slowjamastan (I Think It's Gonna Be an Awesome Place)," penned by Williams himself. The population? Zero residents on-site, but over 19,000 "citizens" worldwide as of mid-2024.

Join me in this episode of The Radio Vagabond as I chat with Randy Williams, aka R Dub, aka The Sultan of Slowjamastan. We talk about his legendary radio career, his adventures traveling to all 193 countries, and his quirky micronation, Slowjamastan. Plus, get inspired by Randy's advice for aspiring travellers.

I denne episode af Radiovagabond taler jeg med Randy Williams, også kendt som R Dub og Sultanen af Slowjamastan. Vi dykker ned i hans fantastiske radiokarriere, hans rejse til alle 193 FN-anerkendte lande, og hans skæve projekt: oprettelsen af mikronationen Slowjamastan. Få inspiration til dine egne eventyr og lær af Randys unikke rejseoplevelser. Læs mere her: https://radiovagabond.dk/403-etf

EPISODE SUMMARY: David Junk is a music executive who lived in Russia for 15 years working to fight piracy and grow the legitimate music industry there. He is joined by author Fred Bronson who cowrote Rockin' the Kremlin with David.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to David Junk and Fred Bronson about:Growing up in Ohio during the Cold War and listening to rock radio to distract from fears of nuclear war.Traveling to Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall to see Pink Floyd and being inspired by the onset of capitalism to move to Russia.Moving to Moscow and gaining the trust of his Russian coworkers while working at a diamond company.Facing investigation by Russian prosecutors for years for a crime he didn't commit.Getting his start in the Russian music industry where he witnessed rampant piracy and a lack of copyright protection. Going from accountant to CEO of Universal Music in Russia.Discovering and signing Russian acts like t.A.T.u and Alsou and helping them gain global recognition.Helping Alsou place second at Eurovision and tour Russia and America.Introducing Eminem to Russia and his influence on the hip-hop scene there.The current political situation in Russia, including the invasion of Crimea and the war in UkraineAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: After the fall of the Soviet Union, David Junk was one of the first idealistic young Americans to move to Russia to live, work and build a cultural bridge between former superpower enemies. He eventually became the first CEO of Universal Music, based in Moscow. For a decade, he promoted international artists in Russia, including such huge names as Elton John, U2, Sting, and Bon Jovi. He introduced hip-hop music to Russian youth. David also discovered and signed multiple Russian artists to Universal, including t.A.T.u, who would become the biggest-selling Russian act in music industry history. David also did some things that no other music executive in the United States has ever done. Music piracy in Russia was rampant, and the market for cheap, counterfeit compact discs was so pervasive that it threatened the legitimate Russian music industry's ability to gain a foothold. So on behalf of Universal's stable of artists and the Russian music industry, he participated in law enforcement raids of pirate factories and testified in court against the criminal gangs who operated them. David has been extensively interviewed about this subject on television, radio, and print and wrote an editorial about it that appeared in the Wall Street Journal. He also wrote about it for the American Chamber of Commerce and submitted written testimony to the US Congress on the topic of piracy and intellectual property rights in Russia.David is an authority on this topic because of his deep understanding of Russia. He lived and worked there for fifteen years, and raised a family in Moscow. In addition to starting the record label in Moscow, David opened the first showroom in Russia for the iconic American brand Gibson Guitars. David has extensive knowledge of Russian-Ukrainian relations, having opened the first Universal Music office in Kyiv and having developed music reality shows for Ukrainian TV.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Boris YeltsinRoger WatersMikhail GorbachevElton JohnBon JoviMalcolm McLarenJulian LenaJimmy IovineTrevor HornEllen DeGeneresAlsouSteve LevineSimon Napier BellBritney SpearsEnrique IglesiasJulio IglesiasRihannaLear CohenJay-ZDonald TrumpEdgar BronfmanEminemSnoop DoggDr. DreABOUT 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: TJ is the host of the TJ Show which is syndicated on over 75 stations nationwide. He shares his journey from high school radio fan to successful radio host and more.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to TJ about:Becoming obsessed with radio while growing up in New Jersey and working at his first station, WFDU.Getting to intern at Z100 in New York right out of high school and what he learned at the biggest CHR station in the U.S.Getting to produce and co-host with Elvis Duran and how his production experience translated to on-air success.How Elvis saved his job, inspired him, and taught him the value of positive relationships in broadcasting.Making the leap to launch his own show in Boston on AMP and what the transition was like.The impact of COVID and remote broadcasting on his life, career, and the radio industry.Finding strength in faith and humor after being laid off.How he built a great team and created his successful syndicated show.His thoughts on the future of radio.And More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: ​​TJ was the kid who walked to school with his headphones plugged into his radio. Having discovered morning talk shows as a 13 year old while growing up in Hillsdale, NJ, he became hooked. In high school, he started working in radio as a volunteer.  He held many positions at his first official radio job including answering phones, producing, and eventually becoming a co-host on Elvis Duran's nationally syndicated radio show.  TJ began hosting his own morning radio show (The TJ Show) in Boston in early 2013.  TJ is married to his wife, Jess.  They have 3 girls and a Labrador retriever named Luna.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Howard SternScott ShannonJim KerrDavid BrodyElvis DuranTom PullmanMark CubanSharon DesterDanielle MoneroRick DeesKidd KraddickBert WeissElliotTom JoynerRoy LaughlinHeather CohenJosh KolodnyDan Mason Jr.Nate MarinoLauren RayMatt ShearerMichael MartinSteve SalhaneyMark HannonSeth GodinLamont and TonelliCharles SteinhauerScotty MeyersJohn TeshJhani KayeDick ClarkMark and KimBuddy ShulaJBo MarieKenny O'BoyleHeather ConnorJosh MaloneJeff SmulyanRick CummingsABOUT 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: Al Roker is the award-winning weather and feature anchor of The Today show on NBC News as well as a best-selling author, radio host, and Broadway star. Roker reflects on the challenges and excitement of working in broadcasting throughout his legendary career. Roker will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Al Roker about:Growing up in Queens with an early fascination with broadcasting How his stops in Washington, DC, Cleveland, and NYC shaped his experienceThe importance of being yourself in broadcasting and showing your personalityTransitioning from local news to national broadcasting with NBC and The Today Show.Creating Al Roker Entertainment and producing a variety of content across multiple networks and his current animated projectThe central role of family in his life and how it influences his writing and cookingHow he and his wife, Deborah Roberts, support each other's broadcasting careersWhat it's like to broadcast major events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe significance of hard work and his advice for aspiring broadcastersAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Al Roker is an institution. As the weatherman on NBC's TODAY Show and co-anchor of the 3rd Hour of TODAY 3rd Hour of TODAY, presenting universally resonating lifestyle segments, Al has the undivided attention of the nation – over 30 million viewers per week – every weekday morning as America prepares for school and work.Spanning more than 40 years on TV and 14 Emmy awards, Al conducts interviews with celebrities and newsmakers around the world and does a wide variety of segments on every imaginable subject.  According to a The Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult Poll (2024), Al is the most trusted morning show anchor in America. You can also catch Al Roker on TODAY.com/allday and on Off The Rails on TODAY Show Radio, Channel 108 on SiriusXM radio.As an award-winning television producer and CEO of Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. (ARE) Al has executive produced numerous TV programs for network, cable, digital, and streaming channels. Not only will you find an Al Roker-produced TV show on your favorite channel, Al Roker Entertainment also produces trusted social impact video content, commercials, and branded entertainment for a wide array of sponsors and non-profits.Al is also a prolific author with 13 acclaimed books to his credit – from cookbooks to true life historical narratives, and his book, “You Look So Much Better In Person – True Stories Of Absurdity and Success” is a humorous and highly personal collection of essays based on lessons for living a happy life and achieving success through the power of saying “yes!”“ Al's mystery novel, “The Morning Show Murders” (Book 1 of his popular Billy Blessing multi-book mystery series with Dick Lochte) was developed into a successful TV mini-series for Hallmark Movies.Recently, “America's Weatherman” added his name to the long and notable list of TED speakers when he talked to the TED Countdown Summit in Detroit, Michigan about the knock-on effects of extreme weather due to climate change.As an avid social media contributor, Al regularly tweets on X @AlRoker, shares photos from his travels (and his amazing cooking) on Instagram, and talks with his audience on Facebook. He also has a book page on Facebook for fans of his writing.Al lives in New York City with his wife, ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts, and has three kids.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Willard ScottMerv GriffinDennis KucinichMike McVayChris OstrovskyBob DavisFrank FieldChuck ScarboroughSue SimmonsJack CaffertyPat HarperMarv AlbertSue LevineDon PardoBryant GumbelJane PauleyTom JoynerHolly Robinson PeeteLevar BurtonSheryl Lee RalphCourtney Roker LagaNick RokerTom PapaStephen A. SmithWendy McMahanPatsy SmullinSteve JonesWendy McMahonDeborah RobertsLou O'DonnellABOUT 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: Patsy Smullin is the owner and president of California Oregon Broadcasting as well as the host of the successful TV interview series Up Close and Personal. She shares her insights on leadership, family dynamics, philanthropy and the changing media landscape.Smullin will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Patsy Smullin about:Growing up in Eureka, California and how her the influence of her father, legendary broadcaster Bill Smullin, shaped her career path.Working in just about every facet of cable TV until she began running cable operations throughout Oregon and CaliforniaThe value of every single subscriber and doing whatever it takes to make them happyHer belief in fair, unbiased journalism, and giving her reporters autonomyJoining KOBI and starting her interview series Up Close and Personal where she helped viewers get to know interviewees as peopelTaking over her father's company and her expectations as his daughterServing on the NAB and NBC boardsimportance of community service and philanthropy and the organizations she supports including SMART and Community 101And More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Patsy Smullin is the owner and President of California Oregon Broadcasting, the longest, continuously operated, independent broadcast organization in the West. Its holdings include five television stations serving California and Oregon, three cable systems and a digital HD video production company.Over the years, Patsy's commitment to community is evident every day personally and through her TV stations.  She has consistently given back to the communities her broadcast company serve. She has been an active member of the NBC Affiliate Board, National Association of Broadcasters Board, The World Affairs Council of Oregon, Oregon Children's Foundation, Southern Oregon University Board and Willamette University Board.Two of her “hands on” favorites are being a SMART reader and Community 101 supporter, which teach children philanthropy at a really young age. She has been recognized with countless awards including the 2007 National Broadcasters Foundation Pioneer Award and the 2008 Oregon Association of Broadcaster's Tom McCall Award for outstanding service to the state and to the nation and most recently the Governor's Gold Award for service to Oregon. 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:Hillary ClintonLester HoltJay LenoJeff ZuckerWalter CronkiteScott BurtonBill SmullinJFKBibby KennedyRonald ReaganTed TurnerJohn MaloneTom BrokawBarbara BushDick ClarkHillary ClintonElizabeth DoleWayne NewtonDr. OzDr. PhilBarbara WaltersJeff ZuckerLester HoltOak Ridge BoysJenna BushCurtis LeGeytBrandon TartikoffLaura BushAl RokerMike McVaySteve JonesRupert MurdochTed TurnerABOUT 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: Mike McVay is a 40+ year radio veteran with expertise spanning content creation broadcasting, network syndication, talent coaching, artist development, and media strategy design. He has held numerous roles including EVP of Cumulus and Westwood One and is the President of McVay Media Consulting. McVay shares the story of his legendary career. McVay will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Mike McVay about:Growing up outside of Pittsburgh in a railroad family and deciding to do radio from an early ageGetting his first gig at WHJB at 15 then dropping out of college and moving to West Virginia to become a program directorHis desire for career growth and to control his own destiny and how that attracted him to programmingJumping around to several cities and stations before landing in LA where he was surrounded by legendary air talent whom he learned fromBouncing around more and becoming a station manager and GMHaving a supportive wife and family who allowed them to move around but also supported him and founded McVay Media with him along with Charlie CookThe explosive success of McVay Media and recruiting top consultants to handle over 200 stations eventually growing to over 25 employees worldwideBuying his first radio station and the stress of owning multiple stationsJoining Cumulus Media and Westwood One as EVP of Content and Programming and advising over 500 stationsHow he reacted to management shakeups, the evolution of Cumulus, and stepping away to focus back on McVay Media which became a family affairThe many industry organizations he is a part of, including the Country Radio Broadcasters Board, Alliance for Women in Media Board, and the Radio Committee for St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Research CenterThe importance of professionalism, personal happiness, and giving back, and being a good personABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Mike McVay is President of McVay Media Consulting. Working globally as a full-service consultant in the areas of Content Creation, Program Consultation, Syndication, Digital Delivery, Production & Imaging, Podcasting, Talent Coaching, and Media Training. He was most recently the Executive Vice President of Content and Programming for Cumulus Media and Westwood One.McVay is a 40+ year programmer with national and local management, ownership, sales, major market programming, and major market on-air experience. Mike has owned and operated radio stations in multiple markets. He is a partner in Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Network with experience in curating Podcasts for Westwood One, NatGeo and Disney+. He has also developed and launched several highly successful nationally syndicated programs.He is a 2021 Inductee to the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, The Country Radio Broadcasters, the Radio Committee for St. Jude Children's Hospital and Research Center, and is a voting member of the Country Music Association as well as The Academy of Country Music.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:Donny OsmundJohn SallyJim BrickmanDoug StefanMark McGrathStephen A SmithSoledad O'BrienJean ChatskyCowboy PhilEd SalomanBob PittmanJohn RookCharlie CookJimmy FoxRich Brother RobinJack ArmstrongDon SteeleMachine Gun KellyNancy PlumJoe NastyDave SebastianCharlie TunaBarbara StreisandGene SimmonsBrooke ShieldsStephen BishopGeorge BurnsGeorge FrancisTom WilsonBernie DitmanDoris McVayJim and Tom ImbresciaLarry RobinsonLarry PollackTerry JacobsLou DickeyJohn PinchJim WestGeorge and RegJay AlbrightBob MoodyJerry KingHarv BlaineChris ElliottVal GarisGreg GalepsyJan JeffriesDwight DouglasHolland CookJim GlassBob McNeilDaniel AnstandigSue WilsonJim LongDavid RogersonChris BurnsSteve SmithBarry GerberChesley MaddoxKent BurkhardtLee AbramsGreg GillespieDave LangJohn TeshTom PullmanJustin ChaseGreg StrasselMary BernerBob WalkerDave MilnerBrian PhillipsRyan KershnerJai KershnerNikki LaniganJimmy LaniganBing CrosbyWalter CronkiteAl RokerChristine BaranskiSteve JonesChris ForgyJason BaileyABOUT 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 Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Steve Jones about:Growing up in Flushing, Queens, and getting involved in journalism and true crime at a young age while listening to police scannersCalling nightclubs as an intern at WPIX and doing mornings at WLIR after several station flipsJoining ABC radio, the challenges of working at a national news network, and the acquisition of ABC by DisneyThe transition from ABC News to Skyview NetworksNavigating the changing news industryThe importance of supporting independent content creatorsThe Impact of journalism in today's media landscapeThe value of mentors and the life-changing work of the Broadcasters Foundation of AmericaABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: As President and Chief Executive Officer of Skyview Networks, Steve Jones is responsible with leading Skyview's growth as a sales and technology company serving the broadcast radio and digital audio industries. Since joining Skyview Networks in April 2019.  Jones has led Skyview's expansion from 5,000 radio station relationships to more than 12,500.  These new business relationships range across news, weather, sports and music programming heard by millions of listeners who are prized by America's top advertisers.Previously, at The Walt Disney Company, Jones served as Vice President and General Manager for ABC Radio leading strategic planning, business development, programming and operations for ABC-branded audio content—covering news, entertainment, lifestyle and sports. During this period, ABC News Radio received dozens of awards for excellence in journalism and was the most listened to commercial radio service in America. With Jones in this role, Disney/ABC entered into a partnership with Skyview Networks in 2014 to create a stand-alone audio business for ABC News.Jones first joined ABC News as a writer in 1986 and was an early digital leader as Vice President of Programming and Operations for ABCNEWS.com, where he oversaw all content and production. During this time, Jones launched the first regularly scheduled webcast by a network, oversaw the launch of interactive web programming and co-produced ABC's online millennium coverage along with other special event programming. Under Jones' leadership, the ABCNEWS.com team won multiple awards including an Edward R. Murrow Award for “Best Network News” website and a Peabody Award for ABCNEWS.com's coverage of the 2001 terror attacks. Before his many roles inside ABC, Jones also worked as a radio newscaster, disc jockey, and television reporter.Throughout his career, Jones has been honored with multiple awards and recognized for his accomplishments. As a writer and producer for ABC News, his work won two Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards and an Overseas Press Club Award. Additionally, he has been included on Radio Ink's annual “40 Most Powerful” broadcast executives list (2017, 2018, 2023), named “News Executive of the Year” twice by Radio & Records (2005, 2007), received the Ward L. Quaal Leadership Award from the Broadcasters Foundation of America (2017) and the First Amendment Service Award from the Radio Television News Directors Foundation (2017).Jones is a 2010 Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Fellow in the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program and often speaks about media strategy for the audio business. He is on the Board of Directors for the Broadcasters Foundation of America and is on the Board of Trustees at Adelphi University, from which he possesses an undergraduate degree.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:Andrew KalbPeter JenningsLacey PetersonJohn OgleAlex HayesHilly CrystalMark SimoneRush LimbaughSean HannityAlan CombsRay WhiteDennis McNamaraJim KerrMeg GriffinVin ScelsaDennis McNamaraJoan JettBilly IdolKurt LoderBen ManilaLarry the DuckSeymour SteinHoward SternNancy AbramsonBob WaughDonna DonnaMel KarmazinFareed SuleimanJay ThomasRobin WilliamsChip CipollaRobin QuiversGary Delabate Pat EvansTim McCarthyScott HermanMerrilee CoxABOUT 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: Curtis LeGeyt is the president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters. He shares how his background in business, politics and law has shaped his career in broadcasting and discusses the challenges and opportunities broadcasters face in Washington, D.C.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Curtis LeGeyt about:How his passion for journalism, public service and politics led him to Cornell University Law School and Capitol HillHis experience working on the Obama Campaign and the Senate Judiciary CommitteeThe value of over-preparation and confidence in your workBecoming President and CEO of NABNAB's advocacy efforts, including coordinating with local stations, policymakers and the public to ensure the availability and quality of broadcast programmingThe challenges and rewards of bipartisan collaborationThe unique environment of Washington, D.C.His advice for young people interested in a career in broadcasting and his thoughts on the futureAnd more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Curtis LeGeyt is the president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters. In this role, he serves as the chief advocate for America's free, local television and radio stations and their network partners. He previously served as the chief operating officer of the association before assuming his current role in January 2022. LeGeyt also served as the executive vice president, Government Relations, from 2015-2020.As president and CEO, LeGeyt is leading NAB's charge for policies and innovations that enable the availability of high-quality local broadcast programming to all consumers. He and his team successfully advocate for policies that level the playing field between local stations and Big Tech companies, prevent harmful new regulations that hinder broadcasters' ability to serve their communities, and promote the vital and trusted local journalism broadcasters provide.LeGeyt has been featured in Washingtonian magazine as one of Washington, D.C.'s 500 most influential people, named “Radio Executive of the Year” by Radio Ink magazine and as a top lobbyist by The Hill newspaper. LeGeyt is also a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Association Committee of 100, which brings together trade association CEOs to build partnerships and discuss issues facing their industries.Prior to joining NAB in 2011, LeGeyt served as the senior counsel to then-Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (VT), advising the chairman and committee on intellectual property, antitrust and First Amendment issues. Previously, LeGeyt practiced law at Howrey LLP, where he focused on antitrust litigation and merger reviews. LeGeyt began his career as a management consultant for Putnam Associates and worked on the staff of the 2008 Obama for America presidential campaign.LeGeyt serves on the boards of directors of the NAB Leadership Foundation, the Broadcasters Foundation of America and Tracy's Kids, a nonprofit helping children with cancer.He also serves on the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention's Executive Committee, and is an alumnus of Leadership Music, a Nashville-based program that fosters community and collaboration among music industry leaders.LeGeyt received his J.D. from Cornell University Law School, and his B.A. from Providence College in quantitative economics where he serves on its National Board of Overseers. He resides in Washington, D.C., with his wife Kacey and their three children.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:Barack ObamaBob PittmanTed CruzEd MarkeyGordon SmithPatrick LeahyBernie SandersMike JohnsonScott McCarthyTim McCarthyABOUT 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.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review!

EPISODE SUMMARY: Johnjay Van Es is a radio host who alongside his partner Rich airs his show on over 20 stations across the country. He is also devoted to the community helping children in foster care and rescue animals through the LoveUp and LovePup foundations. He shares his journey from being a passionate radio enthusiast to becoming a successful radio host. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Johnjay Van Es about:Growing up in Arizona and Mexico and his early passion for radioHis love for improv and comedy, and joining the Groundlings in L.A.Challenges he's faced in the workplace and how he manages creative control of the showHow his show took off following a shoutout from Rod StewartForming a strong partnership with cohost, Rich, and how they worked through conflictsHow taking risks and following passion can lead to unexpected opportunitiesHis unique morning routine that involves a trampolineUnforgettable on-air moments from his careerHis involvement in the Love Up and Love Pup foundations And more!And more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: As a child, Johnjay Van Es always dreamed of being on the radio. He applied for an internship at 91X in San Diego in 1990 and eventually started working in sales for a number of radio stations, but he never let go of his lifelong dream to be on the air.It wasn't until 1996, after training with the LA-based improv troupe The Groundlings that he would get his first on-air job hosting a morning show on WKRQ in Cincinnati. After just three months on the air, he won the “Best of Cincinnati” award. After years of dominating the market in Cincinnati, Johnjay moved on to Houston, Texas and made his mark in the Country format.A chance meeting in New Orleans found Rich teaming up with Johnjay. The beginning of The Johnjay and Rich era began in 2001 with their first show airing on KRQQ in Tucson. In 2006, the program moved to KISS-FM in Phoenix, Ariz., and was syndicated in select markets nationwide.In 2014, the program joined Premiere Networks lineup of nationally syndicated programs. Airing Monday through Friday from 5 to 10 a.m. MT, The Johnjay & Rich Show is a non-stop blend of pop culture, news and events, welcoming a wide range of music artists, news makers and celebrities. Joined on-air by Kyle and Suzette, the show is a special brand of “reality radio,” in which listeners become an engaged and integral part of the program by interacting with the crew via all forms of social media -Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, email and text messaging.The Johnjay & Rich Show is also available on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia's free all-in-one streaming music and live radio service, and www.johnjayandrich.com.In addition to hosting their daily radio program, Johnjay and Rich remain steadfastly connected to the community via the Johnjay and Rich #LoveUp Foundation, a non-profit organization that strives to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable children in our communities, with a primary focus on children living in the foster care system. The foundation's annual Christmas Wish program provides thousands of dollars' worth of gifts to deserving families in need during the holiday season. Johnjay and Rich also raised funds for #LoveUp's sister foundation, #LovePup, by hosting adoption and fundraising events. To date, more than 500 rescue dogs have found forever homes through #LovePup's ongoing efforts.In addition to serving children and pets, the radio hosts raise thousands of dollars for other worthy causes including disaster relief efforts nationwide.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:Rich BerraTracy JohnsonJeff and JerLaura KaneLittle TommyMike HalloranKurt WarnerBrenda WarnerBrian DouglasScott ShannonScott FisherTim RussertTony RobbinsFred LewisSteve SmithJohn PeakMark CostaJimmy SteeleSmokey RiversWoodyBill ClaprothMike MarinoTommy KramerDennis ClarkBob PittmanRich BreslerElijah WarnerLarry FitzgeraldJordan SparksBruce WaltonFred LewisSteve SmithKimberly HuntJim BryantVon FreemanSteve WestOzLarry FitzgeraldABOUT 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.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!

We celebrate 30 years of "Sunday Night Slow Jams" with R Dub!, the voice behind the iconic radio show.

Check out 4DADJS RADIO BY Ziz ( SPNSR. by K. DERO) on #SoundCloud https://on.soundcloud.com/y3rTG TRACKLIST - 01. DJ R DUB L - Dubtro 02. Len Dor - Box with God 03. Masta Ace & Marco Polo Feat. Che Noir - Money Problems 04. Cam'Ron & Swizz Beatz – Last Stop 05. Che Noir Feat. Your Old Droog & Evidence - Junior High (Prod. By Playa Haze) 06. Recognize Ali - As A Man Soweth [Prod. by Dub Sonata] 07. NEMS Feat. Tish Hyman – Keep On (Produced by Scram Jones) 08. DJ Muggs - We Ain't Playing (2024 Remix) feat. Devin The Dude, T.F, Jay Worthy & 2 Eleven 09. KNG Bondalero feat. G Fam Black & New Villain - Stinkmeaners Revenge 10. Swollen Members – Triple Aces 11. Danja Stand Clear – Ready 2 Rock 12. Leaf Dog – For Those Who See Feat. Snoop Dogg & BVA 13. Burrowz – Freestyle 14. Scopis Feat. Crip Mac & DJ R DUB L – Nifty Nickle Bars (Prod by VIP) 15. Sayzee – Bodies In ACID 16. Sayzee – Vengeful 17. Ill Bill & Necro – Madness (All That She Wants Remix) 18. Arrested Development Feat. Chuck D & Grandmaster Caz – Hip-Hop Saves Lives 19. Jizzm High Definition & Jason Jump Ft. Chino XL - Ballistic Project 20. Ruste Juxx – I Rap (Produced by Oh Jay) 21. Chyna Streetz – Bliss 22. Bun B & Statik Selektah - Set In Stone feat. Method Man & JFK 23. J57 - Holyghostfire Feat. Bobby J From Rockaway & DJ Romes 24. Shark Feat. The Magnificent – The Magnificent (R DUB L Remix) 25. Thrust OG x BoFaat - One Chance To Shine 26. D.O.V & Verdinyo - Represent feat. Gambit Ramsay & DJ Grouch 27. Black Silver ( The Navigator ) - Calligraphy feat. Ras Kass & Epochs 28. Leaf Dog - Weed Spells feat. B-Real & BVA 29. Royce Da 5'9 & Courtney Bell – Westside 30. DJ Muggs - 67 Keys (Remix) feat. Roc Marciano, Rome Streetz & Meyhem Lauren 31. Chris Thomas Feat Diabolic – Check Yo Self (R DUB L Remix) Prod by Joey Violin 32. Steezd Feat. Boldy James – So Real 33. Emskee x Milkcrate - I Am For Real feat. Mista Sinista 34. Pimpton & Kholebeatz - Vulture feat. Killah Ralph & Lil Wyte 35. Harvey Dent – Bash Bros 36. KNG Bondalero – Filthy Texture Feat. Che Uno 37. Elzhi & Oh No feat. Guilty Simpson - RIP (Radio International Programming) 38. KNG Bondalero – Aint Afraid feat. Lord Fury & Junia Demus 39. Butterknife Haircuts Feat. John Jigg & Ras Kass - Marble Statuary 40. Thrust OG x BoFaat - Endgame

Check out 4DADJS RADIO BY Ziz ( SPNSR. by K. DERO) on #SoundCloud https://on.soundcloud.com/y3rTG TRACKLIST - 01. DJ R DUB L - Dubtro 02. Len Dor - Box with God 03. Masta Ace & Marco Polo Feat. Che Noir - Money Problems 04. Cam'Ron & Swizz Beatz – Last Stop 05. Che Noir Feat. Your Old Droog & Evidence - Junior High (Prod. By Playa Haze) 06. Recognize Ali - As A Man Soweth [Prod. by Dub Sonata] 07. NEMS Feat. Tish Hyman – Keep On (Produced by Scram Jones) 08. DJ Muggs - We Ain't Playing (2024 Remix) feat. Devin The Dude, T.F, Jay Worthy & 2 Eleven 09. KNG Bondalero feat. G Fam Black & New Villain - Stinkmeaners Revenge 10. Swollen Members – Triple Aces 11. Danja Stand Clear – Ready 2 Rock 12. Leaf Dog – For Those Who See Feat. Snoop Dogg & BVA 13. Burrowz – Freestyle 14. Scopis Feat. Crip Mac & DJ R DUB L – Nifty Nickle Bars (Prod by VIP) 15. Sayzee – Bodies In ACID 16. Sayzee – Vengeful 17. Ill Bill & Necro – Madness (All That She Wants Remix) 18. Arrested Development Feat. Chuck D & Grandmaster Caz – Hip-Hop Saves Lives 19. Jizzm High Definition & Jason Jump Ft. Chino XL - Ballistic Project 20. Ruste Juxx – I Rap (Produced by Oh Jay) 21. Chyna Streetz – Bliss 22. Bun B & Statik Selektah - Set In Stone feat. Method Man & JFK 23. J57 - Holyghostfire Feat. Bobby J From Rockaway & DJ Romes 24. Shark Feat. The Magnificent – The Magnificent (R DUB L Remix) 25. Thrust OG x BoFaat - One Chance To Shine 26. D.O.V & Verdinyo - Represent feat. Gambit Ramsay & DJ Grouch 27. Black Silver ( The Navigator ) - Calligraphy feat. Ras Kass & Epochs 28. Leaf Dog - Weed Spells feat. B-Real & BVA 29. Royce Da 5'9 & Courtney Bell – Westside 30. DJ Muggs - 67 Keys (Remix) feat. Roc Marciano, Rome Streetz & Meyhem Lauren 31. Chris Thomas Feat Diabolic – Check Yo Self (R DUB L Remix) Prod by Joey Violin 32. Steezd Feat. Boldy James – So Real 33. Emskee x Milkcrate - I Am For Real feat. Mista Sinista 34. Pimpton & Kholebeatz - Vulture feat. Killah Ralph & Lil Wyte 35. Harvey Dent – Bash Bros 36. KNG Bondalero – Filthy Texture Feat. Che Uno 37. Elzhi & Oh No feat. Guilty Simpson - RIP (Radio International Programming) 38. KNG Bondalero – Aint Afraid feat. Lord Fury & Junia Demus 39. Butterknife Haircuts Feat. John Jigg & Ras Kass - Marble Statuary 40. Thrust OG x BoFaat - Endgame

EPISODE SUMMARY: Lyndsey Parker is a veteran music journalist who has held roles at Yahoo, SiriusXM, and Warner Music, and interviewed numerous artists. She shares her experiences meeting artists, hosting shows, writing articles, and immersing herself in pop culture.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Lyndsey Parker about:Growing up as a valley girl in the San Fernando ValleyHer avant-garde clothing style and how her mom supported her expression growing upExploring the LA music scene and her early music influences including Duran Duran, The Monkees, and The Beatles and later MTVCreating a fanzine and going from interviewing budding music stars to Gene SimmonsWorking at Launch.com before getting bought by Yahoo where she interviewed many major artists and witnessed innovations in digital musicExplore her passion for music and entertainment as a host on the radio host and on AXS TV Her fascination with reality TV and all things pop cultureWriting the book 'Permanent Damage' and getting the opportunity to collaborate with Miss Mercy and share her incredible life storyJuggling multiple jobs while working for Yahoo for yearsAnd more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Lyndsey Parker is an award-winning music journalist. You may know her as the host of WMG's successful podcast series and Roku television show ‘Totally '80s,'  longtime music editor at Yahoo Entertainment, or the former host of the SiriusXM radio show ‘Volume West' with Chad Smith and Davey Havok.Considered an expert in music and pop culture, she is a She Rocks Awards honoree, a four-time Southern California Journalism Awards winner, and an Online Journalism Award and National A&E Journalism Awards nominee. She is also the co-author of the autobiography of legendary muse and former GTOs member Miss Mercy,Permanent Damage: Memoirs of an Outrageous Girl, and the author of Careless Memories of Strange Behavior: My Notorious Life as a Duran Duran Fan. Additionally, she has served as the managing editor at LAUNCH.com; is a recurring cast member of AXS TV's The Top Ten Revealed and Music's Greatest Mysteries; is a regular moderator at the Grammy Museum; and has appeared in Netflix's The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story, A&E's I Want My MTV, and various other documentaries. She has appeared as a music and reality TV expert on TV shows for numerous major networks, including MTV, CNN, Fox News, VH1′s Behind the Music, Lifetime, Fox 11′s Good Day L.A., CBS's The Insider and KCAL morning news, and Spectrum News. She has written for NME, Mojo, Elle, MOJO, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles, and Guitar, among other publications. She also lost on Rock & Roll Jeopardy once.She currently resides in Hollywood with her internet-unfamous cat Pussycow; Nagel, a white snake who has met David Coverdale; piles of records, books, and Hello Kitty and Pac-Man memorabilia; and a vintage television set that is always, always on. Her website, Lyndsanity!, is a catchall for her interviews, podcasts, media appearances, and other adventures she gets up to while obsessing over music and pop culture.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:Lady GagaTaylor SwiftFrank ZappaMoon ZappaPeter FramptonCindy LauperAlice CooperSteve MartinGeorge BurnsMickey DolenzNoel GallagherAndy PartridgePaul WellerAdam SchlesingerRivers CuomoJeff SteinKevin GodleyGeorge HarrisonFrank SinatraKurt CobainColleen FitzpatrickGene SimmonsGarth BrooksElton JohnBoss HoggJohn SpencerVivian WestwoodCindi LauperDave GoldbergSheryl SandbergBob RobackDave DiMartinoBrett MichaelsJay LenoAdeleAmy WinehouseKelly ClarksonGary ClarkIan RogersCarrie UnderwoodAdam LambertLeonard CohenFred BronsonAce YoungDiana DiGarmoShirley HalpernRandy JacksonSimon CowellPaula AbdulElviraWeird AlEd Begley JrMiss MercyChuck BerryArthur LeeAubrey PlazaABOUT 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 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 & Then, Hey, Morton!, Audio Architecture, StudioTexter, 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, IEX: Boxes and Lines, and Everyday Wealth.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: Stew Redwine is the VP of Creative Services at Oxford Road and host of the Ad Infinitum Podcast. He shares the tips and tricks he's learned from years of experience creating audio and video advertisements and his thoughts on the future of podcasting.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Stew Redwine about:Growing up in Kansas City and cold calling producers to build out his network and get involved in film productionsHaving kids and moving to LA for more on-set opportunitiesBeing in charge of an entire production for Sprint and maxing out credit cards to afford itWorking freelance at Oxford Road and the decision to go full-timeThe process he goes through to pitch clients and help them find the right strategyThe difference between performance marketing and brand buildingWhy podcast advertising is so successfulThe secret to a successful audio or TV adThe Importance of Mnemonics and Sonic BrandingHis advice for getting into podcasting and creative direction and thoughts on the future of the industryAnd more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: This particular vintage of Redwine has a distinct creative flavor. Bright, complex, and down-to-earthy, an unforgettable blend of performance, brand, advertising history, fun, feels, with a hint of wizardry. Grown in Kansas City on direct response TV sets and professionally advertising aged to perfection in Southern California, Stew's been helping make the ads work at Oxford Road since the early days of podcasting. As an intentional transplants to SoCal, Stew and his family happen to agree with the description in Montalvo's 1610 novel of California; it's located most closely to Earthly Paradise. From the beaches, to hikes, to biking around their town, to museums, to demolition derby, they're always adventuring together. And the more variety for this Redwine varietal means a little bit better understanding of more people and plenty more ideas to help make the ads work at Oxford Road where he is VP of Creative Services.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 JolleyMel GrahamMike ChurchillSteve FrankelJordan BradyGuy RazRyan TedderDan GrangerBob PittmanScott McDonnellKraig KichinHoward SternEllen KRick DeesJack BlackKurt CobainBrian CoxABOUT 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 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 & Then, Hey, Morton!, Audio Architecture, StudioTexter, 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, IEX: Boxes and Lines, and Everyday Wealth.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!

https://4dadjsradio.com/ 01. DJ R DUB L - Dubtro 02. Mary J Blige Feat. Method Man – Love @ First sight 03. Tribe Called Quest – Hot Sex 04. LL Cool J – Moma Said Knock You Out 05. Wu-Tang - Shame On A Nigga 06. Method Man – Method Man (Home Grown Mix) 07. KRS-1 – Hip-Hop Vs. Rap 08. Black Sheep – The Choice Is Yours (Revisited) 09. Noreaga - Mathematics (Esta Loca) 10. Fabolous – Freestyle 11. Wu-Tang – Ain't Nuthin To Fuck Wit 12. 2Chainz – Freestyle 13. Mr. Cheeks Feat. Missy Elliott & Diddy – Light Camera Action Remix 14. Redman – Time 4 Sum Aksion 15. 2Pac – My Block (DJ Noodles Remix) 16. 50 Cent – For The Night (Unreleased) 17. De La Soul – Rock Co.Kane Flow 18. Blackalicious - Cheezit Terrorist 19. Black Moon - How Many Emcee's (Must Get Dissed) (Bushwick Jeep Mix) 20. The Fugees – How Many Mics 21. Lauryn Hill & Bob Marley – Turn Your Lights Down Low 22. Boss – Deeper 23. Lil Kim Feat. Notorious B.I.G - Drugs 24. Notorious B.I.G – Big Poppa 25. T-Pain - Buy You A Drank - Dennis Blaze Big Poppa RMX 26. Fabolous - Make Me Better feat. Lil Mo & Jagged Edge (R DUB L Remix) 27. A Tribe Called Quest- Bonita Applebum (Hootie Mix) 28. D.I.T.C – Time To Get the Money (Unreleased) 29. The Beatnuts – Watch Out Now 30. J-Lo Feat. The LOX - Jenny From The Block (Trackmasters Remix) 31. Black Moon – Who Got The Props (MW Smooth Mix) 32. Erick Sermon & Slick Rick – Why Not (R DUB L Remix) 33. Masta Ace – Jeep Ass Niguh (Dusted Mix) 34. EPMD - Get Off The Bandwagon 35. Artifacts feat. Lord Finesse & Lord Jamar - Collaboration of Mic s 36. The D.O.C & Dr. Dre - The D.O.C. & The Doctor 37. Bell Biv Devoe- Poison 38. Kool G, Rap & DJ Polo – Poison

https://4dadjsradio.com/ 01. DJ R DUB L - Dubtro 02. Mary J Blige Feat. Method Man – Love @ First sight 03. Tribe Called Quest – Hot Sex 04. LL Cool J – Moma Said Knock You Out 05. Wu-Tang - Shame On A Nigga 06. Method Man – Method Man (Home Grown Mix) 07. KRS-1 – Hip-Hop Vs. Rap 08. Black Sheep – The Choice Is Yours (Revisited) 09. Noreaga - Mathematics (Esta Loca) 10. Fabolous – Freestyle 11. Wu-Tang – Ain't Nuthin To Fuck Wit 12. 2Chainz – Freestyle 13. Mr. Cheeks Feat. Missy Elliott & Diddy – Light Camera Action Remix 14. Redman – Time 4 Sum Aksion 15. 2Pac – My Block (DJ Noodles Remix) 16. 50 Cent – For The Night (Unreleased) 17. De La Soul – Rock Co.Kane Flow 18. Blackalicious - Cheezit Terrorist 19. Black Moon - How Many Emcee's (Must Get Dissed) (Bushwick Jeep Mix) 20. The Fugees – How Many Mics 21. Lauryn Hill & Bob Marley – Turn Your Lights Down Low 22. Boss – Deeper 23. Lil Kim Feat. Notorious B.I.G - Drugs 24. Notorious B.I.G – Big Poppa 25. T-Pain - Buy You A Drank - Dennis Blaze Big Poppa RMX 26. Fabolous - Make Me Better feat. Lil Mo & Jagged Edge (R DUB L Remix) 27. A Tribe Called Quest- Bonita Applebum (Hootie Mix) 28. D.I.T.C – Time To Get the Money (Unreleased) 29. The Beatnuts – Watch Out Now 30. J-Lo Feat. The LOX - Jenny From The Block (Trackmasters Remix) 31. Black Moon – Who Got The Props (MW Smooth Mix) 32. Erick Sermon & Slick Rick – Why Not (R DUB L Remix) 33. Masta Ace – Jeep Ass Niguh (Dusted Mix) 34. EPMD - Get Off The Bandwagon 35. Artifacts feat. Lord Finesse & Lord Jamar - Collaboration of Mic s 36. The D.O.C & Dr. Dre - The D.O.C. & The Doctor 37. Bell Biv Devoe- Poison 38. Kool G, Rap & DJ Polo – Poison

https://4dadjsradio.com/ 4Da DJS Radio march 1 01. The Firm - Five Minutes To Flush 02. BIG L – Size Em Up (R DUB L Remix) 03. Crooklyn Dodgers Feat. Special Ed, Buckshot & Masta Ace - Crooklyn (R DUB L Remix) 04. Cocoa Brovaz - Super Brooklyn (Instrumental) Mase – 24 Hours To Live (Instrumental) 05. Eazy E – 24 Hours To Live (R DUB L Remix) 06. 2 Pac Feat. Digital Underground – I Get Around Remix 07. DMX – Born Loser 08. Tha Alkaholiks & Ol' Dirty Bastard - Hip Hop Drunkies Nelly – Roc The Mic (Instrumental) 09. Digable Planets - Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat) (Crashing Giant Step Mix) Marvin Gaye - What's Going On 10. Smiff-n-Wesson – Bucktown 11. Rakim – The Saga Begins (R DUB L Remix) 12. Pharcyde – Ya Mama 13. Busta Rhymes – Woo Hah! 14. Craig Mack Feat. Notorious BIG, Busta Rhymes & LL Cool J – Flava In Ya Ear Remix 15. Mobb Deep Feat. Kool G Rap & M.O.P – Surviving The Game 16. Redman – Funkorama 17. Compton's Most Wanted - Growin' Up In The Hood 18. Jay-Z – Wishing On A Star (Trackmasters Remix) 19. Rascalz - Top Of The World 20. Special ED – Think About It 21. Warren G – I Shot The Sheriff 22. Fat Joe Feat. Jadakiss, big Pun & Raekwon – John Blaze (Prod by DJ Premier) 23. Erick Sermon – Bomdigi 24. Masta Ace – Sittin On Chrome 25. Ca$h Money Click - 4 My Click Feat. Mic Geronimo 26. Ice Cube – Pushin Weight 27. The Lost Boyz – Renee 28. Xzibit – Paparazzi 29. Heltah Skeltah – Operation Lockdown 30. Slick Rick – It's A Boy (Large Professor Remix) 31. EPMD – Richter Scale

https://4dadjsradio.com/ 4Da DJS Radio march 1 01. The Firm - Five Minutes To Flush 02. BIG L – Size Em Up (R DUB L Remix) 03. Crooklyn Dodgers Feat. Special Ed, Buckshot & Masta Ace - Crooklyn (R DUB L Remix) 04. Cocoa Brovaz - Super Brooklyn (Instrumental) Mase – 24 Hours To Live (Instrumental) 05. Eazy E – 24 Hours To Live (R DUB L Remix) 06. 2 Pac Feat. Digital Underground – I Get Around Remix 07. DMX – Born Loser 08. Tha Alkaholiks & Ol' Dirty Bastard - Hip Hop Drunkies Nelly – Roc The Mic (Instrumental) 09. Digable Planets - Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat) (Crashing Giant Step Mix) Marvin Gaye - What's Going On 10. Smiff-n-Wesson – Bucktown 11. Rakim – The Saga Begins (R DUB L Remix) 12. Pharcyde – Ya Mama 13. Busta Rhymes – Woo Hah! 14. Craig Mack Feat. Notorious BIG, Busta Rhymes & LL Cool J – Flava In Ya Ear Remix 15. Mobb Deep Feat. Kool G Rap & M.O.P – Surviving The Game 16. Redman – Funkorama 17. Compton's Most Wanted - Growin' Up In The Hood 18. Jay-Z – Wishing On A Star (Trackmasters Remix) 19. Rascalz - Top Of The World 20. Special ED – Think About It 21. Warren G – I Shot The Sheriff 22. Fat Joe Feat. Jadakiss, big Pun & Raekwon – John Blaze (Prod by DJ Premier) 23. Erick Sermon – Bomdigi 24. Masta Ace – Sittin On Chrome 25. Ca$h Money Click - 4 My Click Feat. Mic Geronimo 26. Ice Cube – Pushin Weight 27. The Lost Boyz – Renee 28. Xzibit – Paparazzi 29. Heltah Skeltah – Operation Lockdown 30. Slick Rick – It's A Boy (Large Professor Remix) 31. EPMD – Richter Scale

EPISODE SUMMARY: Paul Jacobs, Vice President and General Manager of Jacobs Media, shares his journey in the radio industry and founding a consultancy with his brother Fred Jacobs. He discusses his success in programming and sales and his work championing radio's future.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Paul Jacobs about:Growing up in Detroit and starting a bagel delivery business as a kidWorking with his brother for the first time at WRIFThe collaboration between programming and sales and how he rose through the station ranks from sales to gmJoining his brother Fred at Jacobs Media and launching the Jacobs Media BlogNegotiating with Apple for CarPlay and the future of radio in the automotive industryAttending CES and the importance of Xperi and new technology to radio's futureHow constantly reinventing yourself and staying ahead of industry trends is key to long-term successHis advice for young people entering the industryAnd more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Paul Jacobs is the “suit” of Jacobs Media, rising up through the sales ranks to become a General Manager of a major market radio station at age 28. After graduating from Michigan State University in 1976 with a BA in Advertising, Paul immediately went to work selling radio for WNIC-FM in Detroit, where he realized one could actually make money selling air.After a brief stint working for the William A. Robinson marketing services agency in Chicago, where he created campaigns for Philip Morris and Seagram's, Paul struck gold when he was hired as an Account Executive at WRIF-FM in Detroit. This experience launched his sales management career, and four years later, he became the General Sales Manager for KZEW-FM in Dallas, and ultimately, the General Manager for KHYI-FM, also in Dallas. He was lured home to run WDFX-FM in Detroit, before joining Jacobs Media as its General Manager in 1991.Along with overseeing our day-to-day operations, Paul's main contribution has been the addition of sales consulting services. As an expert in all Rock formats, Paul has helped our clients open up new revenue streams by aiding them in their understanding of how to sell, market, and position their formats via sales training seminars. He's currently focused on helping broadcasters transform their business models from being primarily focused on radio, to taking a more “platform” approach, using content to appeal to new audiences and generate revenue. Paul is a true “radio champion” – someone who believes in the power of branding, and developing radio's inherent assets.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:Fred JacobsEd ChristianBill RobinsonMarty GreenbergJay HoekerBill JacobsRoy and Walt DisneySteve JobsTim CookTim DavisSeth ReslerTom BenderAlan MulallyArt VuoloKatie GambrillABOUT 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.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: Elaina Smith is the Gracie award-winning host of Nights with Elaina, heard on over 150 radio stations. She shares how she became a radio host, her transition from local radio to a syndicated national show, and the challenges and excitement that came with her career.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Elaina Smith about:Getting started in entertainment through internships at Entertainment Tonight and The Insider and doing red carpets while attending SDSUStarting in radio by representing JACK-FM at events and then joining Chainsaw and Dave on-airGetting her name on the Timmy and Elaina show on A1A in Florida and becoming a local celebrityMoving to Nashville to host a syndicated country showThe challenging transition from a local to a national radio show and the mentors and supporters who helped her succeedBecoming a solo host after Shawn Parr left the showLaunching the Nashville Show in the UKBecoming the voice of the ACM Awards, People Choice Country Awards, the Gracie Awards, and moreThe importance of building relationships and adapting and innovating in the radio industry, and other advice for younger generationsAnd more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Every night you can hear Elaina D. Smith interviewing the biggest stars in country music & sharing the inside scoop on what's happening in Nashville on Nights with Elaina!While working at Entertainment Tonight & The Insider in Los Angeles, Elaina found her true passion when she got an opportunity to join a morning radio show in San Diego, and never looked back. After a year on a morning show in Florida, Elaina made the move to Nashville and began her long-running syndicated night show, which is nearing a decade on-air!Elaina is now an ACM & CMA Award-nominated, Gracie Award-winning radio host, heard on Nights with Elaina on 150+ stations internationally!Outside of her radio show, you might have seen Elaina hosting the Official Red Carpet at the 57th Annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas, playing herself on CMT's Nashville, introducing artists on some of the biggest stages in the country, or heard her on the award winning Breaking Thru with Elaina podcast, where she has in-depth conversations with artists like Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood & Maren Morris about equality in Country Music.Be sure to follow all of Elaina's adventures on social media @elainadsmith! 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:Dave, Shelley, and Chainsaw Rick DeesRyan SeacrestJon Bon JoviMarissa EdwardsMary SteenburgenTed DansonMike ReillyMike McVayTimmy VeeKix BrooksGary KlineTy BentliShawn ParrR Dub!John ShombyJason AdamsRyan TedderGuy RazMalcolm GladwellVin ScullyPaul WilliamsBecky BennettEllen KRandy ThomasLisa KonickiABOUT 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.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!

https://4dadjsradio.com/home 01. DJ R DUB L - Dubtro 02. Len Dor - Box with God 03. Masta Ace & Marco Polo Feat. Che Noir - Money Problems 04. Cam'Ron & Swizz Beatz – Last Stop 05. Che Noir Feat. Your Old Droog & Evidence - Junior High (Prod. By Playa Haze) 06. Recognize Ali - As A Man Soweth [Prod. by Dub Sonata] 07. NEMS Feat. Tish Hyman – Keep On (Produced by Scram Jones) 08. DJ Muggs - We Ain't Playing (2024 Remix) feat. Devin The Dude, T.F, Jay Worthy & 2 Eleven 09. KNG Bondalero feat. G Fam Black & New Villain - Stinkmeaners Revenge 10. Swollen Members – Triple Aces 11. Danja Stand Clear – Ready 2 Rock 12. Leaf Dog – For Those Who See Feat. Snoop Dogg & BVA 13. Burrowz – Freestyle 14. Scopis Feat. Crip Mac & DJ R DUB L – Nifty Nickle Bars (Prod by VIP) 15. Sayzee – Bodies In ACID 16. Sayzee – Vengeful 17. Ill Bill & Necro – Madness (All That She Wants Remix) 18. Arrested Development Feat. Chuck D & Grandmaster Caz – Hip-Hop Saves Lives 19. Jizzm High Definition & Jason Jump Ft. Chino XL - Ballistic Project 20. Ruste Juxx – I Rap (Produced by Oh Jay) 21. Chyna Streetz – Bliss 22. Bun B & Statik Selektah - Set In Stone feat. Method Man & JFK 23. J57 - Holyghostfire Feat. Bobby J From Rockaway & DJ Romes 24. Shark Feat. The Magnificent – The Magnificent (R DUB L Remix) 25. Thrust OG x BoFaat - One Chance To Shine 26. D.O.V & Verdinyo - Represent feat. Gambit Ramsay & DJ Grouch 27. Black Silver ( The Navigator ) - Calligraphy feat. Ras Kass & Epochs 28. Leaf Dog - Weed Spells feat. B-Real & BVA 29. Royce Da 5'9 & Courtney Bell – Westside 30. DJ Muggs - 67 Keys (Remix) feat. Roc Marciano, Rome Streetz & Meyhem Lauren 31. Chris Thomas Feat Diabolic – Check Yo Self 32. Steezd Feat. Boldy James – So Real 33. Emskee x Milkcrate - I Am For Real feat. Mista Sinista 34. Pimpton & Kholebeatz - Vulture feat. Killah Ralph & Lil Wyte 35. Harvey Dent – Bash Bros 36. KNG Bondalero – Filthy Texture Feat. Che Uno 37. Elzhi & Oh No feat. Guilty Simpson - RIP (Radio International Programming) 38. KNG Bondalero – Aint Afraid feat. Lord Fury & Junia Demus 39. Butterknife Haircuts Feat. John Jigg & Ras Kass - Marble Statuary 40. Thrust OG x BoFaat - Endgame

https://4dadjsradio.com/home 01. DJ R DUB L - Dubtro 02. Len Dor - Box with God 03. Masta Ace & Marco Polo Feat. Che Noir - Money Problems 04. Cam'Ron & Swizz Beatz – Last Stop 05. Che Noir Feat. Your Old Droog & Evidence - Junior High (Prod. By Playa Haze) 06. Recognize Ali - As A Man Soweth [Prod. by Dub Sonata] 07. NEMS Feat. Tish Hyman – Keep On (Produced by Scram Jones) 08. DJ Muggs - We Ain't Playing (2024 Remix) feat. Devin The Dude, T.F, Jay Worthy & 2 Eleven 09. KNG Bondalero feat. G Fam Black & New Villain - Stinkmeaners Revenge 10. Swollen Members – Triple Aces 11. Danja Stand Clear – Ready 2 Rock 12. Leaf Dog – For Those Who See Feat. Snoop Dogg & BVA 13. Burrowz – Freestyle 14. Scopis Feat. Crip Mac & DJ R DUB L – Nifty Nickle Bars (Prod by VIP) 15. Sayzee – Bodies In ACID 16. Sayzee – Vengeful 17. Ill Bill & Necro – Madness (All That She Wants Remix) 18. Arrested Development Feat. Chuck D & Grandmaster Caz – Hip-Hop Saves Lives 19. Jizzm High Definition & Jason Jump Ft. Chino XL - Ballistic Project 20. Ruste Juxx – I Rap (Produced by Oh Jay) 21. Chyna Streetz – Bliss 22. Bun B & Statik Selektah - Set In Stone feat. Method Man & JFK 23. J57 - Holyghostfire Feat. Bobby J From Rockaway & DJ Romes 24. Shark Feat. The Magnificent – The Magnificent (R DUB L Remix) 25. Thrust OG x BoFaat - One Chance To Shine 26. D.O.V & Verdinyo - Represent feat. Gambit Ramsay & DJ Grouch 27. Black Silver ( The Navigator ) - Calligraphy feat. Ras Kass & Epochs 28. Leaf Dog - Weed Spells feat. B-Real & BVA 29. Royce Da 5'9 & Courtney Bell – Westside 30. DJ Muggs - 67 Keys (Remix) feat. Roc Marciano, Rome Streetz & Meyhem Lauren 31. Chris Thomas Feat Diabolic – Check Yo Self 32. Steezd Feat. Boldy James – So Real 33. Emskee x Milkcrate - I Am For Real feat. Mista Sinista 34. Pimpton & Kholebeatz - Vulture feat. Killah Ralph & Lil Wyte 35. Harvey Dent – Bash Bros 36. KNG Bondalero – Filthy Texture Feat. Che Uno 37. Elzhi & Oh No feat. Guilty Simpson - RIP (Radio International Programming) 38. KNG Bondalero – Aint Afraid feat. Lord Fury & Junia Demus 39. Butterknife Haircuts Feat. John Jigg & Ras Kass - Marble Statuary 40. Thrust OG x BoFaat - Endgame

https://4dadjsradio.com/home PLAYLIST- 01. DJ R DUB L – 4DaDJS Radio Dubtro 02. The Knockaz , Ziz, I9ON, Nivek B - Bar-Barianz (R Dub L Remix) (Prod. by Joey Violin) 03. Black Silver ( The Navigator ) - Let's Get It feat. Ras Kass & Tash 04. The Doppelgangaz - Living Nightmare 05. Tru Trilla - Sun Rays feat. Reks & Lakim Shabazz (produced by LG Roc) 06. Leaf Dog feat. Big Pun - Invincible 07. Shark & DAS feat. The Magnificent - The Magnificent 08. Vinnie Paz Feat. Saigon - Peace Means Violence (Prod. By Stu Bangas) 09. Blaq Poet – Hit You With The Raw (Prod by MistaSweet) 10. Shark & DAS feat. B1 The Architect & Eddy Jones - Quasar 11. Eric Bobo Feat. Ruste Juxx & Psycho Les – The Dominator (Prod by Stu Bangas) 12. Nyce Da Future - W.O.L.F. Pt. 2 feat. Joey Majors, Un Kasa & Eto 13. Drill Kid Productions - The Recital feat. Street Da' Villan, G Fam Black, I.N.F & Mr. Scratch Hook 14. BrownLucci feat. Ghostface Killah - Robbery 15. AZ – In Italian (Prod by World Be Free) 16. AWOL One & Kool Keith feat. Myka 9 & Xzibit - The Ratchet Format 17. Nam Nitty & Pillz Feat. John Jigg$, Rah Sun & Tone Spliff - Fresh Dressed 18. Dan-e-o - ... (feat. Masta Ace & Xentury) 19. Estee Nack & HiDEF- 4 Mics, 1 DOOM feat. Westside Gunn, Raz Fresco & Mike Shabb 20. BoFaatBeatz x Sha-Elemantal - Van Peoples feat. Dirt Rustle, Mickey Bourbon & LEN DOR 21. DJ Flipcyide feat. DMX - Forever X (DMX Tribute) Prod. by Anno Domini 22. Bozak Morris feat. Raz Fresco - Millennium Falcon 23. Alias Molombo Ciphurpace feat. KRS One & A-F-R-O - Boom Bap 16 24. Shark & DAS feat. Es - Fuck Rhymin 25. G Fam Black feat. P-Ro & DJ Decepta - Above The Law 26. Mic Gutz Feat. Mic North & DJ Mercilless - Duel Of The Iron Mic 27. NIVEK.B - ROLE MODELS - STARRING VIC MONROE X NIVEK.B 28. Tame One - Molly feat. Aesop Rock & Breeze Brewin 29. Recognize Ali feat. D-Styles - Neighborhood Grim Reaper 30. Mister Mike Ft. berner, Casper marcus. DJ R DUB L & CTrick – Succe$$ (Prod by BBA KING) 31. Pyraminds - Now You Know feat. Lord Goat, Copywrite & Starvin B 32. Raz Fresco - Culture Pusher (R DUB L Remix) 33. Omen44, Shadow The Great & Raz Fresco - Culture Pusher 34. DJ R DUB L Ft. GEE Wunder Feat. Mad Child - Pressure bust Pipes (Prod XzayViaHBeatz) 35. Mic Gutz Feat. Lotus James - Mic & Cus 36. Team Demo - Do You Believe feat. Wais P & Sauce Money 37. Sean Pane - G Ceremony op 38. Chubs & Farmabeats feat. WateRR - 13th Apostle 39. Irie-1 - Style Warz feat MC Eiht, DJ R DUB L & Pro The Leader

https://4dadjsradio.com/home PLAYLIST- 01. DJ R DUB L – 4DaDJS Radio Dubtro 02. The Knockaz , Ziz, I9ON, Nivek B - Bar-Barianz (R Dub L Remix) (Prod. by Joey Violin) 03. Black Silver ( The Navigator ) - Let's Get It feat. Ras Kass & Tash 04. The Doppelgangaz - Living Nightmare 05. Tru Trilla - Sun Rays feat. Reks & Lakim Shabazz (produced by LG Roc) 06. Leaf Dog feat. Big Pun - Invincible 07. Shark & DAS feat. The Magnificent - The Magnificent 08. Vinnie Paz Feat. Saigon - Peace Means Violence (Prod. By Stu Bangas) 09. Blaq Poet – Hit You With The Raw (Prod by MistaSweet) 10. Shark & DAS feat. B1 The Architect & Eddy Jones - Quasar 11. Eric Bobo Feat. Ruste Juxx & Psycho Les – The Dominator (Prod by Stu Bangas) 12. Nyce Da Future - W.O.L.F. Pt. 2 feat. Joey Majors, Un Kasa & Eto 13. Drill Kid Productions - The Recital feat. Street Da' Villan, G Fam Black, I.N.F & Mr. Scratch Hook 14. BrownLucci feat. Ghostface Killah - Robbery 15. AZ – In Italian (Prod by World Be Free) 16. AWOL One & Kool Keith feat. Myka 9 & Xzibit - The Ratchet Format 17. Nam Nitty & Pillz Feat. John Jigg$, Rah Sun & Tone Spliff - Fresh Dressed 18. Dan-e-o - ... (feat. Masta Ace & Xentury) 19. Estee Nack & HiDEF- 4 Mics, 1 DOOM feat. Westside Gunn, Raz Fresco & Mike Shabb 20. BoFaatBeatz x Sha-Elemantal - Van Peoples feat. Dirt Rustle, Mickey Bourbon & LEN DOR 21. DJ Flipcyide feat. DMX - Forever X (DMX Tribute) Prod. by Anno Domini 22. Bozak Morris feat. Raz Fresco - Millennium Falcon 23. Alias Molombo Ciphurpace feat. KRS One & A-F-R-O - Boom Bap 16 24. Shark & DAS feat. Es - Fuck Rhymin 25. G Fam Black feat. P-Ro & DJ Decepta - Above The Law 26. Mic Gutz Feat. Mic North & DJ Mercilless - Duel Of The Iron Mic 27. NIVEK.B - ROLE MODELS - STARRING VIC MONROE X NIVEK.B 28. Tame One - Molly feat. Aesop Rock & Breeze Brewin 29. Recognize Ali feat. D-Styles - Neighborhood Grim Reaper 30. Mister Mike Ft. berner, Casper marcus. DJ R DUB L & CTrick – Succe$$ (Prod by BBA KING) 31. Pyraminds - Now You Know feat. Lord Goat, Copywrite & Starvin B 32. Raz Fresco - Culture Pusher (R DUB L Remix) 33. Omen44, Shadow The Great & Raz Fresco - Culture Pusher 34. DJ R DUB L Ft. GEE Wunder Feat. Mad Child - Pressure bust Pipes (Prod XzayViaHBeatz) 35. Mic Gutz Feat. Lotus James - Mic & Cus 36. Team Demo - Do You Believe feat. Wais P & Sauce Money 37. Sean Pane - G Ceremony op 38. Chubs & Farmabeats feat. WateRR - 13th Apostle 39. Irie-1 - Style Warz feat MC Eiht, DJ R DUB L & Pro The Leader

WWW.4DADJSRADIO.COM 01. Swollen Members – Steppin' Thru 02. Benzino Feat. Lil Kim & Petey Pablo – Rock The Party Remix 03. Missy Elliott Feat. 50 Cent – Work It Remix 04. Bizzarre – Freestyle 05. Capulton & Sizzla – Work It Freestyle 06. Bishop Brigante – Freestyle 07. Madonna feat. Missy Elliott - American Life Remix 08. Choclair Feat. Jully Black – Light It Up 09. J-Lo Feat. Jadakiss & Styles P – Jenny From The block 10. Brassmunk – El Dorado 11. Snoop Dogg – From The Church 2 Da Palace 12. Jay-Z Feat. Dr. Dre, Rakim & Truth Hurts – The Watcher 2 13. Saukrates & Kardinal Offishall – Doin' It (R DUB L Remix) 14. Saukrates & Kardinal Offishall – Doin' It 15. N.O.R.E Feat. Capone - Full Mode Remix (Prod by The Neptunes) 16. Classified – Unpredictable 17. Classified – Unpredictable (R DUB L Remix) 18. Nas – Made You Look 19. D12 – Rap Game (Uncensored) 20. 50 Cent – You Gotta Be Crazy 21. Wu-Tang – Doe Rae WU 22. I.R.S Feat. Planet Asia – No Hesitation (Preludik Remix) 23. Beatnuts feat. Cormega - U Crazy 24. DJ Jazzy Jeff Feat. Eminem – You Hear Me 25. Big Daddy kane – Hip-Hop Props 26. Jedi Mind Tricks Feat. Kool G Rap – Animal Rap (R DUB L Remix) 27. Jedi Mind Tricks Feat. Kool G Rap – Animal Rap 28. Kardinal Offishall Feat. Solitair – Quest For Fire 29. Nate Dogg Feat. Eve – Get Up 30. DMX – Fuck Y'all (Unreleased) 31. Styles P Feat. Redman & Method Man – Good Times Remix 32. Busta Rhymes feat. Rah Digga - Together 33. Bone Thugs N Harmony – Bone Bone Bone (R DUB L Remix) 34. LL COOL J – FA HA 35. N.O.R.E. feat. DWNLZY - Nahmeanuheard 36. Skeek Louch Feat. Skillz & Pharaoh Monch – My Life Remix 37. M.O.P – Ground Zero

WWW.4DADJSRADIO.COM 01. Swollen Members – Steppin' Thru 02. Benzino Feat. Lil Kim & Petey Pablo – Rock The Party Remix 03. Missy Elliott Feat. 50 Cent – Work It Remix 04. Bizzarre – Freestyle 05. Capulton & Sizzla – Work It Freestyle 06. Bishop Brigante – Freestyle 07. Madonna feat. Missy Elliott - American Life Remix 08. Choclair Feat. Jully Black – Light It Up 09. J-Lo Feat. Jadakiss & Styles P – Jenny From The block 10. Brassmunk – El Dorado 11. Snoop Dogg – From The Church 2 Da Palace 12. Jay-Z Feat. Dr. Dre, Rakim & Truth Hurts – The Watcher 2 13. Saukrates & Kardinal Offishall – Doin' It (R DUB L Remix) 14. Saukrates & Kardinal Offishall – Doin' It 15. N.O.R.E Feat. Capone - Full Mode Remix (Prod by The Neptunes) 16. Classified – Unpredictable 17. Classified – Unpredictable (R DUB L Remix) 18. Nas – Made You Look 19. D12 – Rap Game (Uncensored) 20. 50 Cent – You Gotta Be Crazy 21. Wu-Tang – Doe Rae WU 22. I.R.S Feat. Planet Asia – No Hesitation (Preludik Remix) 23. Beatnuts feat. Cormega - U Crazy 24. DJ Jazzy Jeff Feat. Eminem – You Hear Me 25. Big Daddy kane – Hip-Hop Props 26. Jedi Mind Tricks Feat. Kool G Rap – Animal Rap (R DUB L Remix) 27. Jedi Mind Tricks Feat. Kool G Rap – Animal Rap 28. Kardinal Offishall Feat. Solitair – Quest For Fire 29. Nate Dogg Feat. Eve – Get Up 30. DMX – Fuck Y'all (Unreleased) 31. Styles P Feat. Redman & Method Man – Good Times Remix 32. Busta Rhymes feat. Rah Digga - Together 33. Bone Thugs N Harmony – Bone Bone Bone (R DUB L Remix) 34. LL COOL J – FA HA 35. N.O.R.E. feat. DWNLZY - Nahmeanuheard 36. Skeek Louch Feat. Skillz & Pharaoh Monch – My Life Remix 37. M.O.P – Ground Zero

EPISODE SUMMARY: Dennis Green is a legendary radio exec who serves as the co-chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame and the COO for Key Networks and Sun and Fun Media. Dennis shares his journey and what he's learned in the radio industry.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Dennis Green about:Doing sportscasts at Indiana University for WIUS give play-by-play and color commentary for local sports in FloridaGetting his first gig at WGN in ChicagoLanding his first big sale with Enterprise while working for the Mid-Continent Conference Basketball networkTraveling four days every working for Bloomberg MediaJoining Westwood One and becoming head of affiliate sales two separate timesSigning a big deal with Benztown for Cumulus after they acquired CitadelHow he became COO of Sun and Fun MediaHis thoughts on the future of radio.And more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Dennis Green serves as Sun & Fun Media's first Chief Revenue Officer. Before SFM, he had a long stint running affiliate sales and operations at Westwood One and Cumulus Media Networks. Dennis's lifelong ambition was to be on the air but syndication found its way to Dennis. After a stint with the Illinois and Wisconsin Radio Networks featuring lots of beer, sausage and cheese, Green graduated to the network level. His first big clearance was Last Night on Larry King Live on WWJ-AM in Detroit. When the boss asked how in the world did you get on in a top 10 market in morning drive with that feature, Green replied “I picked up the phone, called the station, and they said great send over a contract.” That was the last easy clearance.When Green is not figuring out how to put great products and services on radio stations from coast to coast, he can be found screaming at a television as his beloved Miami Dolphins continue to break his heart followed closely by his Indiana Hoosiers trying to be relevant in athletics. IU is the Harvard of the Midwest, so we can live without winning NCAA Championships like other schools.Green and his wife Jill reside in West Orange, NJ along with their two sons Max and Jeremy and Lulu the Wonder Dog.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, 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.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

EPISODE SUMMARY: Jeff Warshaw is the Founder and CEO of Connoisseur Media. He shares his incredible journey of building a radio empire, starting from purchasing his first radio station for $50,000 as a college sophomore to eventually selling his company for $258 million and going on to make many more amazing deals.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Jeff Warshaw about:Growing up in a family involved in Christian radio stations and developing an early passion for radio and entrepreneurshipBuying his first radio station as a Sophomore at Wharton and building it from scratchHow investing in distressed radio debt allowed him to make major dealsThe importance of humility and learning from othersThe impact of deregulation and consolidation in the radio industrySelling his group to Cumulus for $258 millionPartnering with the Perot family during the recession and later buying them outThe importance of being a great local media company and the future of radio and local mediaAnd more!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Connoisseur Media Founder and CEO, Jeff Warshaw is a lifelong broadcaster. He built his first station while still a student at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1993 Jeff founded Connoisseur Communications Partners LP, a 39 station group which he later sold to Cumulus Broadcasting in 2000 for $258M. In 2004 Jeff formed Connoisseur Media which now operates 13 radio station brands and digital assets in 5 markets. Highly respected and celebrated industry wide for his outspoken candor, Jeff's spirit of innovation and long held principles of integrity, accountability and improvement remain core values of the company and guide its team members. Jeff serves as the chairman of the RAB Board, and the Nielsen Audio Advisory Council.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.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.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

WWW.4DADJSRADIO.COM 01. Preme – Gangsta Gangsta 02. UnLearn The World Feat. Benny The Butcher - Hood Movie 03. SeanPane - Still Thuggin' 04. Casper Marcus & Young Stitch - Pound Cake Remix 05. Tru Trilla - Sun Rays feat. Reks & Lakim Shabazz (produced by LG Roc) 06. Leaf Dog feat. Big Pun - Invincible 07. Shark & DAS feat. The Magnificent - The Magnificent 08. Vinnie Paz Feat. Saigon - Peace Means Violence (Prod. By Stu Bangas) 09. Blaq Poet – Hit You With The Raw (Prod by MistaSweet) 10. Shark & DAS feat. B1 The Architect & Eddy Jones - Quasar 11. Eric Bobo Feat. Ruste Juxx & Psycho Les – The Dominator (Prod by Stu Bangas) 12. Nyce Da Future - W.O.L.F. Pt. 2 feat. Joey Majors, Un Kasa & Eto 13. Drill Kid Productions - The Recital feat. Street Da' Villan, G Fam Black, I.N.F & Mr. Scratch Hook 14. BrownLucci feat. Ghostface Killah - Robbery 15. AZ – In Italian (Prod by World Be Free) 16. AWOL One & Kool Keith feat. Myka 9 & Xzibit - The Ratchet Format 17. Nam Nitty & Pillz Feat. John Jigg$, Rah Sun & Tone Spliff - Fresh Dressed 18. THE MAD SCIENTIST, ZIZ, CASEY JONES feat. Squeegie Oblong _ Crotona P - International Gurus 19. Raz Fresco & DibiaSe – Mascot 20. Vic Spencer - Cologne feat. Skunkz, Rasheed Chappell, Reef Hustle, Rome Streetz, Silent Sn

WWW.4DADJSRADIO.COM 01. Preme – Gangsta Gangsta 02. UnLearn The World Feat. Benny The Butcher - Hood Movie 03. SeanPane - Still Thuggin' 04. Casper Marcus & Young Stitch - Pound Cake Remix 05. Tru Trilla - Sun Rays feat. Reks & Lakim Shabazz (produced by LG Roc) 06. Leaf Dog feat. Big Pun - Invincible 07. Shark & DAS feat. The Magnificent - The Magnificent 08. Vinnie Paz Feat. Saigon - Peace Means Violence (Prod. By Stu Bangas) 09. Blaq Poet – Hit You With The Raw (Prod by MistaSweet) 10. Shark & DAS feat. B1 The Architect & Eddy Jones - Quasar 11. Eric Bobo Feat. Ruste Juxx & Psycho Les – The Dominator (Prod by Stu Bangas) 12. Nyce Da Future - W.O.L.F. Pt. 2 feat. Joey Majors, Un Kasa & Eto 13. Drill Kid Productions - The Recital feat. Street Da' Villan, G Fam Black, I.N.F & Mr. Scratch Hook 14. BrownLucci feat. Ghostface Killah - Robbery 15. AZ – In Italian (Prod by World Be Free) 16. AWOL One & Kool Keith feat. Myka 9 & Xzibit - The Ratchet Format 17. Nam Nitty & Pillz Feat. John Jigg$, Rah Sun & Tone Spliff - Fresh Dressed 18. THE MAD SCIENTIST, ZIZ, CASEY JONES feat. Squeegie Oblong _ Crotona P - International Gurus 19. Raz Fresco & DibiaSe – Mascot 20. Vic Spencer - Cologne feat. Skunkz, Rasheed Chappell, Reef Hustle, Rome Streetz, Silent Sn

WWW.4DADJSRADIO.COM 01. Mr. Green feat. Janice, Pacewon & Vinnie Paz - If I Don't Go To Hell 02. ONYX feat. Ras Kass, Jasia'n - Da Liquor Store 03. DIVO & GMJ – We Get Live 04. Capone N Noreaga & M.O.P – Stompdashitouttau 05. Apollo Brown Feat. M.O.P – Detonate 06. Bishop Lamont Feat. Rich Kidd – Mutiny 07. REDMAN – Dopeman 08. K-Os Feat. Saukrates, King Reign, SHAD, Choclair & Kardinal Offishall 09. SESE – Invade (Prod by Lost Planets) 10. Juelz Santana & Big Lean – Benjamin's 11. Gee Wunder – Cheques (R DUB L Remix) 12. Yelawolf Feat. Eminem – Best Friend 13. Kardinal Offishall & T-Pain – Disa My Ting 14. KAY SLAY - Straight Outta Brooklyn feat. Fame, Maino, Papoose, Troy Ave, Uncle Murda, Moe Chipps & Lucky Don 15. CZARFACE Feat. Method Man - Nightcrawler 16. Erick Sermon Feat. Redman & Method Man – Clutch 17. Maestro Fresh Wes Feat. JD ERA & JRDN – Underestimated 18. Ludacris – Grass Is Always Greener 19. Raekwon Feat Snoop Dogg – 1 2, 1 2 (Prod by Scoop Deville) 20. Ras Kass & Shabaam Sahdeeq – Back Again 21. The LOX – Bring The Beat Back 22. Grimace Love – Past Life 23. Madchild Feat. JD ERA – Lose My Mind 24. De La Soul & NAS – God It 25. The Game Feat. Dr. Dre Ice Cube & Will.i.am – Don't Trip 26. Noreaga feat. Mack Wilds, Tweez, Cityboy Dee & Troy Ave - Good Money 27. Fortunato Feat. Sean P - Don't Drink The Kool-Aid (Prod. By Sean One)

WWW.4DADJSRADIO.COM 01. Mr. Green feat. Janice, Pacewon & Vinnie Paz - If I Don't Go To Hell 02. ONYX feat. Ras Kass, Jasia'n - Da Liquor Store 03. DIVO & GMJ – We Get Live 04. Capone N Noreaga & M.O.P – Stompdashitouttau 05. Apollo Brown Feat. M.O.P – Detonate 06. Bishop Lamont Feat. Rich Kidd – Mutiny 07. REDMAN – Dopeman 08. K-Os Feat. Saukrates, King Reign, SHAD, Choclair & Kardinal Offishall 09. SESE – Invade (Prod by Lost Planets) 10. Juelz Santana & Big Lean – Benjamin's 11. Gee Wunder – Cheques (R DUB L Remix) 12. Yelawolf Feat. Eminem – Best Friend 13. Kardinal Offishall & T-Pain – Disa My Ting 14. KAY SLAY - Straight Outta Brooklyn feat. Fame, Maino, Papoose, Troy Ave, Uncle Murda, Moe Chipps & Lucky Don 15. CZARFACE Feat. Method Man - Nightcrawler 16. Erick Sermon Feat. Redman & Method Man – Clutch 17. Maestro Fresh Wes Feat. JD ERA & JRDN – Underestimated 18. Ludacris – Grass Is Always Greener 19. Raekwon Feat Snoop Dogg – 1 2, 1 2 (Prod by Scoop Deville) 20. Ras Kass & Shabaam Sahdeeq – Back Again 21. The LOX – Bring The Beat Back 22. Grimace Love – Past Life 23. Madchild Feat. JD ERA – Lose My Mind 24. De La Soul & NAS – God It 25. The Game Feat. Dr. Dre Ice Cube & Will.i.am – Don't Trip 26. Noreaga feat. Mack Wilds, Tweez, Cityboy Dee & Troy Ave - Good Money 27. Fortunato Feat. Sean P - Don't Drink The Kool-Aid (Prod. By Sean One)

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WWW.4DADJSRADIO.COM Playlist- 1. Doza The Drum Dealer Feat. Casket D. – Random 2. DK - Something Real feat. Carlitta Durand, Saukrates, Ghettosocks & Cesar Comanche 3. G Fam Black - Greed feat. KNG Bondalero & Tone Spliff 4. No Face Krew – No Filter (Prod. By KNG Bondalero) 5. Tajai Feat. Kool G Rap – Scattershot (Ghost Recon Edition) (Prod. By The Architect) 6. LEN DOR – Hip Hop Mission 7. Bun B & Statik Selektah - Set In Stone feat. Method Man & JFK 8. Talib Kweli Feat. Wildchild & Q-Tip - One For Biz 9. AZ - Go Time feat. Pharoahe Monch 10. Irie-1 - Heavy Hitters Feat. Fredro Starr, DJ R DUB L & Pro The Leader 11. BrownLucci & Stu Bangas feat. Snoop Dogg - Mashin' 12. Scopis Feat. Devon The Dude Young Kazh, Charlie P & DJ R DUB L – Go Ahead (G MIX) 13. Beedie, RIM & Wavy Da GAWD – Robbed The World 14. Donnie Quest – Rituals (Produced by Joey Violin) 15. Classified & Mike Boyd – The Hardy Boyds 16. Vinnie Paz Feat. Lord Goat & Ill Bill - Beausoleil Wiretaps (Prod. By PhD Beats) 17. MistaSweet feat. Blaq Poet - Everything's Real 18. Thrust OG x BoFaat – Endgame 19. BoFaat - Ratatoulie feat The Bad Seed 20. AZ Feat. Fat Joe – How We Get It 21. Gee Wunder – Karma (R DUB L Remix) 22. Gee Wunder – Stop Sweating Me 2023 23. Gee Wunder – Stop Sweating Me (O.G. mix) 24. Sean pain – Still Thuggin 25. Bun B & Statik Selektah - Super Legend ft. NEMS & Smif N Wessun 26. Team Demo - Hallelujah feat. The Bad Seed, Planet Asia & Ras Kass 27. Irie1 feat G4 JAG - Wave Robbers 28. Team Demo - Camera Flash feat. Illa Ghee, Wais P & Method Man 29. Team Demo - Creep ft. MC Eiht & Montage One

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EPISODE SUMMARY: Heather Cohen is the Executive Vice President of the Weiss Agency. She has been named to Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio 9 years in a row, is a recipient of the Talkers Magazine Judy Jarvis Award and many other honors. She shares what it's like to represent incredible talent and the amazing friends, clients, mentors, and mentees she has met along the way. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Heather Cohen about:Growing up in New York and developing a love for radio from an early age ny listening to her uncle on air from her Strawberry Shortcake radioGetting her start at WRHU and the amazing opportunities given to her as a student at Hofstra UniversityBecoming the first female non-union board op for WORNegotiating deals as an APD and PD including altercation with an agent that almost got physicalMeeting Eric Weiss and becoming a part of his personal and professional familyHow she was convinced to join the Weiss Agency and how Eric Weiss believed in her even when she didn't always believe in herselfHow the audio world has changed since she started out and the shift from working with mostly radio groups to Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and othersHer work with great causes such as the Gracie Awards and the Broadcasting Foundation of AmericaThe value of mentorship and how she has benefitted from mentors throughout her careerAnd more! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Heather Cohen is Executive Vice President of The Weiss Agency, a broadcast talent agency which represents and develops the careers of many of the industry's most successful local and syndicated personalities. Heather joined the Weiss Agency directly from GreenStone Media, LLC, where she was Vice President, Programming.Heather joined GreenStone from New York's legendary WOR where she was Assistant Program Director and responsible for the station's local and national on-air content, programs, and production. Prior to that, she served as Executive Producer for The Joan Hamburg Show.In 2013 Talkers Magazine awarded Heather with the prestigious “Judy Jarvis Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to Talk Radio by a Woman,” also known as “Woman of the Year”. Radio Ink Magazine has selected Heather as one of the Most Influential Women in Radio every year since 2014. Heather was on the cover of Radio Ink's June 2017 Most Influential Women in Radio issue. She is a 2015 recipient of Hofstra University's George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award. In 2019 Heather was inducted into the WRHU Radio Hall of Fame. In 2021, Heather was one of the first awardees of the “Sheros in Media” Award from the Multicultural Media and Correspondents Association.Heather serves on the Alliance for Women in Media and Foundation Board of Directors as the Immediate Past Chair. She has formerly held positions as Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer, and has co-chaired the Gracie Awards since 2016.Heather is on the Board of Directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America and is a juror for the Academy of Radio Arts & Sciences.A graduate of Hofstra University, she is President of the Executive Board of Hofstra University's Alumni Organization, and has previously served as both Vice President for Programs and Vice President for Services. Heather is a member of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Dean's Advisory Board and the Women In Leadership Advisory Board. She recently completed her term on the Board of Directors of the George M. Estabrook Alumni Association. Heather previously served as President of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Alumni Association.Heather has mentored New York City school children as part of NYC's Principal for a Day program and has been a Safe Space committee member. She judged the Tony Awards for eight seasons. 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 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 & Then, Hey, Morton!, Audio Architecture, StudioTexter, 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, IEX: Boxes and Lines, and Everyday Wealth.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio/

EPISODE SUMMARY:  Edgar “ShoBoy” Sotelo is the host of the only bicultural Latino syndicated radio show in America which can be heard on 25 stations around the country. He has won the Marconi award for personality of the year and he has been awarded the Most Influential Leader Award by the US Senate. He shares his experience using his platform to celebrate Latino culture and make a difference in the community. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to ShoBoy about:Being the surprise baby in the family and how his 2 older brothers acted like additional father figures growing upImmigrating to the USA when he was 5 from Jalisco, Mexico and the sacrifices his parents made to give their kids a better futureHow he tries to use radio as a megaphone for good to support, represent, and unite the latino living dual Spanish and English lifestyleWhat it was like to interview the First Lady Michelle Obama and how he helped the Dallas Latino community enroll in Affordable Care Act coverageWinning a Marconi and putting his all in when he was invited back to host the awardsThe PD that went to jail for himIncredible experiences he's grateful for like meeting President Obama at the White House and opening for Gabriel Iglesias at Madison Square Garden.Being a girl dad and how his wife, family, and faith have supported him throughout his careerStarting the Hanging With Los Sotelos podcast during the pandemic with his wife to give hope and unite families by sharing challenges and being vulnerableAnd more! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Born in Ocotlan Jalisco, Mexico, Edgar "Shoboy" came to the U.S. at the age of five. He credits his success to his parent's sacrifice of immigration to the US and the support and encouragement of his loving wife Janet, beautiful daughters Ariela and Alani and his faith in God. Edgar has a passion for people and therefore obtained a Psychology Degree from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA, and earned a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University. Shoboy has hosted radio shows in New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas and San Francisco. He is a fun, positive, proud bicultural-bilingual Marconi Award Winning radio host, motivational speaker & content creator. His passion, determination, unique bicultural perspective and positivity has brought him to great success, but the best is yet to come in his career and personal life as he continues to live the American Dream. 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 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 & Then, Hey, Morton!, Audio Architecture, StudioTexter, 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, IEX: Boxes and Lines, and Everyday Wealth. Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio/

My guest this Saturday has created the newest and most exciting micronation where slow jams rule and please leave those nasty Croc shoes at the door! Ladies and gentleman, I bring you His Excellency, Randy “R Dub!” Williams, Sultan of Slowjamastan. When he's not ruling over the world's newest nation, our Dear Leader hosts an internationally syndicated radio show called Sunday Night Slow Jams, currently heard on over 200 radio stations across America. The show airs in major markets from New York City to San Francisco – from Chicago to Phoenix, and in many big cities and small towns in-between.  You should listen!Our Sultan has been a full-time radio host since the tender age of 16. Today, he spends most of his time outside of Slowjamastan, about 70 miles away, where he works at San Diego radio stations Magic 92.5 and Z90. (His Excellency hosts the afternoon show on Magic 92.5). But if you can't find him there either, chances are he's fled the continent: Randy's mission in life (besides building this rad new nation) is to visit every country in the world – all 193 of them. He finished this mission on May of 2023, when he arrived in Turkmenistan.The Sultan has written two books, produced a feature-length, award-winning film and has appeared on an episode of Judge Mathis (where he was victorious) and ABC‘s Shark Tank. Another fun fact: He still owns his very first car – a 1983 Cutlass Supreme Lowrider that he's had since he was 15 years old.Finally, one of The Sultan's most important projects includes building wells for small villages in rural Africa without clean water. With the help of his listeners and supporters, The Sultan and his friends have constructed three wells in Africa since 2017. More on the Sultan and his amazing country! https://www.slowjamastan.org/Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com

In this episode, AJ and Sara introduce you to Randy "R Dub" Williams, the San Diego Man who has visited every country on Earth. You'll hear about some scary trips, some fascinating people, and how his travels have changed his life. "Ramblin' Randy's" Blog "Slowjamastan"