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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!
In episode 381 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo review Mary McCartney's documentary about the Abbey Road Studios, “If These Walls Could Sing,” and then each discuss their favorite Beatles releases and events from 2022, and look ahead to 2023. As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page and comment there, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you very much for listening. You can hear and download our show on Podbean, the Podbean app and iTunes and stream us through the Tune In Radio app and from our very own YouTube page. Our shows appear every two weeks. Please be sure and write a (good, ideally!) review of our show on our iTunes page. If you subscribe to any of our program providers, you'll get the first word as soon as a new show is available. We don't want you to miss us. Our download numbers have been continually rising, as more people discover us and it's all because of you. So we thank you very much for your support! Be sure to check out the video version of Things We Said Today on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zgHaPfL6BGmOX5NoyFE-A. The audio version can be found at Podbean: https://beatlesexaminer.podbean.com/ as well as at iHeart Radio, Apple podcasts and other distributors of fine podcasts. You can find Ken Michaels's “Every Little Thing” at WFDU, 89.1 FM, and on demand at http://wfdu.fm/Listen/hd1%20recent%20archives/. Darren DeVivo's radio shows can be found at WFUV, 90.7 FM, and at wfuv.org. And look for “The McCartney Legacy, Vol. 1 1969-1973” by Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair at your favorite bookseller, or at Bull Moose Records (https://www.bullmoose.com/p/35384076/allan-kozinn-mccartney-legacy-vol-1), Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/McCartney-Legacy-1969-73/dp/0063000709/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J9Z3404QMX0D&keywords=the+mccartney+legacy+volume+1+1969+73&qid=1671628443&sprefix=%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1), Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-mccartney-legacy-allan-kozinn/1141622889) – or Google it, it's everywhere.
Broadcaster David Wills interviewed me recently about my book, Cherish David Cassidy A Legacy of Love on his popular show, on WFDU, in New Jersey. It was a pleasure to talk about David and how much he is admired and respected around the world. Listen and Follow on Apple The David Cassidy Connections on Apple Podcasts Listen and Follow on Google Google Podcasts - the david cassidy connections Listen and Follow on Spotify The David Cassidy Connections | Podcast on Spotify
Choba B CCCP Vs. Run Devil Run! Episode 124 of 2Legs features an interesting conversation that we had with Mr. David "Ghosty" Wills, DJ at WFDU 89.1. David's show "Vintage Rock and Pop Show" features a playlist of music from 1945-75. He is well versed in the 1950s music that Paul chose to cover on both of these albums. Tom, Andy and Dave discuss the bands Paul assembled for both albums, why they were recorded, where McCartney was at professionally and personally at the time as well as subsequent releases and promotional activities for both. We also consider should Lennon's 1973 "Rock and Roll" be compared to either of these. Which cover album do you prefer? Choba or Run Devil Run. David's Show: https://tinyurl.com/yvswrc5y
Hot Media with Bob Mann episode 124 looks at the renaissance of radio during the quarantine. Bob's guest is Kenny O'Boyle, General Manager of WFDU Broadcast Media. The episode ends with Bob's tribute to the TV comedy show "Brockmire" which had its series finale this past week.
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And now, for something completely different… This past week, I accompanied the near-legendary James Lee Stanley to Teaneck New Jersey where he did a radio interview/live in-studio concert on WFDU with the host of the Traditions radio show, Ron Olesko. I had intended to interview James Lee for a future episode of the Tales of the Road Warriors podcast, but due to technical difficulties, I couldn’t complete the mission. However, on the way back home from the radio station, James and I talked about many things, and during the course of the conversation, among other things, we swapped stories about our past gigs. Which lead to me telling hime about something that happen to me, and it’s on of my favorite TALES OF THE ROAD WARRIORS!!!! Johnny Coolrock Show Notes https://talesoftheroadwarriors.com/johnny-koolrock/
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The Lascivious Biddies---http://biddiesmusic.com http://myspace.com/biddyspace ...CDBaby.com Blending jazz, pop,cabaret with soaring harmonies, They have performed from the Kennedy Center to Birdland. Food Network, Discovery Channel and Fuse TV,music on NPR, BBC, and numerous stations across the U.S. The Washington Post proclaims Biddies are "Manhattan's hippest girl group" and CBS Evening News says: "The Lascivious Biddies could teach us all a thing or two." The Biddies are Deidre Rodman Struck, Lee Ann Westover and Saskia Lane. The Lascivious Biddies balance infectious spunk with an impressive range of skills. The group includes a Julliard grad, a published writer and a former circus performer. In addition to the numerous film and TV credits The Biddies have shared the stage with Elvis Costello, Natalie Merchant, Enya, Debbie Harry. Their most recent CD, "Love You Mean It" features fan favorites "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend". other albums include Biddi-Luxe!, Get Lucky, a concert DVD, Live in New York City. This year the Biddies release their favorite Christmas tunes and Biddy originals.Also today's guest Singer song writer Larry Stevens hey he just opened for Foreigner..WOW!! www.larrystevensband.com The Larry Stevens' band Recently, finished with Nashville's best writers his sophomore album, “Downstairs at Mayo's” – an adult contemporary CD blending rock pop with a twist of country. A follow-up to his debut album, “Heart of a Fighter.” He has been featured on WFDU 89.1 FM and performed for our wounded warriors at Walter Reed Medical Center highlights opening for Peter Frampton and sharing the stage with The Doobie Brothers. Larry was inducted into the prestigious New York Friars' Club. http://www.cdbaby.com/