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This week my guest is the always entertaining Doug Harris, CEO of Noisemaker Communications in Houston. A master of promotion, branding and marketing worldwide, Doug talks about growing up in the Lone Star State, his love of performing from an early age (including - true story - beating out another Houston legend, childhood friend Dennis Quaid in a talent contest); creating legendary events as Promotion Director with Rock 101 KLOL, along with branding and developing the stations' equally legendary talent lineup of Stevens and Pruett, Dayna Steele, Grego, Outlaw Dave and more. The new Executive Director of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame has advice for entrepreneurs, discusses his storied campaign career outside of radio, and talks about movies and the Houston Film Critics Society. It's a 'real big small town' slice of Texas you gotta hear. Bring a margarita and tune in!
Houston rock radio legend Dayna Steele talks about her inspiring book 'Surviving Alzheimer's With Friends, Facebook and a Really Big Glass of WIne'. The Texas Radio Hall of Famer and former Rock 101 KLOL alum talks openly and candidly about her mothers' Alzheimer's diagnosis. Chronicling two years of caring for her mom in the book (pulled from posts and comments on Facebook) Dayna talks family, friends and community struggling to come to terms with the disease. (The book is now her one woman play 'The Woman in the Mirror'). As Dayna puts it all out there in the interview, the book - and the play - continue to let caregivers know they aren't alone as they work through a loved ones Alzheimer's diagnosis.
EPISODE 39 It finally happened! The legendary Mike Rhyner — Godfather of The Ticket and Texas Radio Hall of Famer — sat down for a super-sized edition of HTWOW. Dave and Toby chat with Rhynes about auditioning a teenage Stevie Ray Vaughn for his high school band, the premiere of Not In This Town: The Improbable Rise Of The Old Grey Wolf, his new podcast for The Athletic, burying the hatchet with Greggo and much, much more! THE TUNES Tears For Fears – “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” (intro/outro)New Order – “Be A Rebel”Calexico – “Alone Again Or”Tears For Fears – “Change”Gorillaz – “Strange Timez” featuring Robert SmithTodd Rundgren – “Love Of The Common Man”Tears For Fears – “The Working Hour” THE BEERS(provided by Goodfriend Package) Bourbon Barrel Temptress – Lakewood BrewingDeep Ellum Brewing – Manic Confidence www.oldwaver.comhtwowpod@gmail.comwww.patreon.com/htwow
Love the movies? Then tune in to this entertaining episode with Houston film critic and radio veteran T.j. Callahan as she talks about meeting actors Matt Damon (sigh) and Jason Statham (double sigh); the true color of the famous carpet at The Critic's Choice Awards and her work with The Houston Film Critic's Society. The KILT FM alum and inductee to the 2018 Texas Radio Hall of Fame tells all about what really happens during a commercial break at a televised awards ceremony. Bring popcorn and enjoy!
Texas Radio Hall of Famer Mike Rhyner, creator of KTCK "The Ticket," is the subject of a new documentary – Not in This Town: The Improbable Rise of the Old Grey Wolf – that was produced by University of North Texas alumna Crystal Vasquez. In this episode Rhyner discussed the documentary, his retirement from the Ticket and his new podcast, Square One, with Mike Rhyner. The Dallas native also shared his love for his home town, shared anecdotes about former UNT System Chancellor Lee Jackson and talked about the challenges of playing in a band during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lee Woods UNFILTERED! A veteran of the US Air Force, a Texas Radio Hall of famer inducted in 2011. This broadcaster has done it all from Tejano to Country to Oldies and everything in between. Lee joins the podcast with AC and shares tons of stories (some we couldn't share) about his career in radio, artists that you know and more. Get ready to go Behind the Mic with a Texas Treasure it's Lee Woods UNFILTERED!
All successful careers aren't fulfilling, however all fulfilling careers are successful. Jody Seay has had one of such fulfilling and successful careers, she has been a TV host, a star in Texas Radio Hall of Fame, an author of 3 award winning books and a professional rolfer. She is an inspiration in every way. Always deeply connected with her audiences. Her listeners trusted her more than they trusted cops.Makes you wonder how did it happen? What does it mean to have a fulfilling career? Here she is sharing everything that you need to know to have an awesome career and connect deeply with people. Do you know other women with fulfilling careers like hers? Please let us know and we would love to talk to them!
Texas Radio Hall of Fame. Stocking stuffer ideas. The chicken sandwich saga continues. The DST debate. Butterball Turkey Hotline. Boat stuck at Niagara Falls is freed after 101 years. Fun facts.
Texas Radio Hall of Fame. Stocking stuffer ideas. The chicken sandwich saga continues. The DST debate. Butterball Turkey Hotline. Boat stuck at Niagara Falls is freed after 101 years. Fun facts.
Texas Radio Hall of Famer Dayna Steele joins Craig to talk branding. Having a Hall of Famer on the podcast certainly made Craig intimidated but thankfully Dayna is the most accessible person you could meet. She discusses her Radio DJ background, some rock star tales and how branding is everywhere, even if you try to run from it. WARNING: Reality Check is not responsible from any injury caused be all the name dropping Craig and Dayna do. Dayna Steele can be found at http://www.DaynaSteele.com.