Chachi Loves Everybody

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Pierre Bouvard is the Chief Insights Officer for Cumulus Media and Westwood One and leads their Audio Active Group, a media and creative advisory service. Pierre works with brands and agencies to craft targeting and measurement solutions. The Audio Active Group is a full-service advisory offering media planning recommendations, creative best practices, and measurement 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:Steve GoldsteinFred JacobsBrad BedfordEric “Gemini Prince” HewittJohn ColemanHarry LylesJeff SmulyanJhani Kaye 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/ Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Dave Beasing is CEO of the podcast studio Sound That BRANDS, which builds big podcasts for big brands. To radio people, Dave is probably best known as the creator of legendary Los Angeles FM rock station “The Sound”, and for his 12 years as Jacobs Media’s Senior Consultant working with media properties owned by Emmis, iHeart, Audacy, NPR, CBS, MTV/Vh1, ABC, Cumulus, and others. 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:Angela PerelliCharlie TunaDick ClarkDick FergusonDon MayJerry TibioJohn ErlingJohnny CarsonJohnny KayeLyn BarstowPaul O’MalleyPete RoseRandy LaneRyan SeacrestTommy MatterFred Jacobs 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/ Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Laura Cain has been in radio for 30 years, many of those as a part of the legendary The Jeff and Jer Showgram, which was inducted in the Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. 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:Jhani KayeJeff DetrowJerry CesakRick DeesJack DiamondRandy HoagTommy SablanMichael SteeleTracy JohnsonLilith FairAlanis MorissetteSarah McLachlanGreg SimmsAnita RushMark JaggerKristi JaggerKim LeedsMatt PinfieldEmily GriffithsDave RickardsEmily MaguireCookie "Chainsaw" RandolphShelly DunnBob BolingerShotgun Tom KellyDon AnthonyCasey KasemErik Rimmer 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/ Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Jackie Parks is the President/CEO of Envisionwise and Pivot Radio providing online digital products including custom dynamic websites, Alexa skills, text messaging services, and numerous revenue-generating products for local businesses and radio stations across the country. 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/ Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Caroline Beasley is Chief Executive Officer of Beasley Media Group and has served as a Director of Beasley Media Group, Inc. since she joined the company in 1983. She currently serves as the Chair of the BMI Board of Directors and is an FCC Diversity and Inclusion Committee member. In 2017, Ms. Beasley was honored by Radio Ink magazine as “Radio Executive of the Year” and has been consistently ranked among the top five of the publication’s “40 Most Powerful People in Radio” list. In addition, she has been recognized in the magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Radio” issue on an annual basis since 2003. 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:George BeasleyJustin ChaseHeidi RaphaelCat ThomasScott JamesonBill WestonCadillac Jack McCartneyAnn BeasleyBruce BeasleyBrian BeasleyBrad BeasleyWarren BuffettTom PolemanMike McVaySteve NewberryJoe HarbBob PittmanScott BorchettaRishad TobaccowalaBob Iger ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Elroy Smith is an award-winning programmer who has programmed some of the biggest stations in the country. His mission is to help coach up-and-coming talent and personalities to develop themselves into a brand. To reach Elroy The Coach - Coaching You Into a Brand - go to elroythecoach.com. 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:James AlexanderDoug BanksTom JoynerMarv DysonRick DeesTony FieldsGerry DeFranciscoJay CookMichael JordanSammy SosaScottie PippenSteve SmithBig BoyBarry MayoCathy HughesCharlamagne tha GodPat PaxtonBill TannerSteve DiNardo ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Bruce Gilbert is the SVP of Sports for Cumulus & Westwood One and has received many honors throughout his career including Sports Radio Director of the Year (3 times), Radio Ink’s Annual Top Programmers List, and being an Andrew Ashwood Award recipient. 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. Amy Voss’ Podcast: https://www.firstandtenspodcast.com/Amy Voss’ mosaic guitar art pieces: https://www.instagram.com/glass.axes/ PEOPLE MENTIONED:Gary VossJohnny HartTracy JohnsonAl JohnsonDixie JohnsonBill HicksSteve HicksSteve BishopJim CarterAlan BurnsTom ClendeningCraig KarmazinSteve WexlerChris BakerDiana SpencerDan MasonKen BurnsDan SnyderMark ShapiroTom BigbyChris OliveroCarl AndersonDon MartinJulie TalbottDennis GreenJohn DickeyLew DickeyMary BernerMike McVaySuzanne GrimesJohn RossoDave WeissAmy VossJasmine SadryPaul Coffey ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Valerie Geller is the President of Geller Media International, a broadcast consulting firm working with news, talk, information, and personality programming for radio and television throughout the world. Geller coaches talent, leads "Creating Powerful Communicators" workshops and seminars, and has helped people at more than 500 stations in 31 countries develop and grow their audiences by training communicators to work more effectively. 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:Michael JacksonJoe PyneScott ShannonHenry WinklerJudy LichtJerry Della FeminaLorraine RappDave LoganLaurie DeYoungEd ShanePhil StriderDick CheneyMalcolm WallopAlan SimpsonLynne CheneyCarl GardnerAlan BergDrew HayesKen CharlesJoel DenverLee HarrisCharlie Van DykeJeff GreenKen ColeTom LeykisToni GrantSharon DaleJhani KayeLiz KileyTim KellyBig BoyRandi Mayem SingerDan AveyDavid G. HallKaren SharpJohn MainelliRush LimbaughBob GrantJoy Behar ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Fred Jacobs is the Founder and President of Jacobs Media Strategies, providing research, consulting, and strategic guidance to radio broadcasters, television networks, digital media, and podcasters. One of radio’s leading visionaries, Jacobs became the first radio consultant to be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2018. 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:Lori LewisVin ScullyErnie HarwellPaul JacobsBill JacobsTom BenderSheila RushlowRick SklarFrank MagidJohn GuerinLarry BergerTommy HadgesJohn LennonMarty GreenbergJimmy “J.J.” JohnsonKen CalvertArthur PenhallowKaren SavellySteve KostanCarl CoffeyHalstonEwan McGregorEd ChristianR Dub!Steve GoldsteinSteve SeidmanTim DavisJoel DenverScott JamesonJustin ChasePeter SmythBuzz Knight ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:James Baker is the Supervisor of Broadcast Services for Saudi Aramco radio stations Studio 1-FM and Studio 2-FM. While he has been located in Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years now, he previously worked at KFRC, KIOI, and KBIG in the US. 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:Jose CarrerasPlacido DomingoLuciano PavarottiGerald FordDr. Don RoseMark McKayJohn Mack FlanaganDave “ The Duke” SholinBeverly FoxxHarry NelsonBobby OceanLes GarlandTerry DannerRon FellJanet JacksonWayne CoyTracy JohnsonWild Bill ShakespeareBarry McGuireMonica JayeChris RouxJohn MichaelsTom BishopBill MichaelsCraig RobertsJim HayesTony ColesLance BallanceDavid JayeSteve StreetEd KrampfJhani KayeMichael MartinBob LawrenceJohn DeAngeloRob LondonScott BoyesSean CaldwellMike Preston ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Tracy Johnson is the President and CEO of Tracy Johnson Media Group. In his long career he has programmed great radio stations, leading two stations in San Diego from “worst to first”, earned dozens of radio industry awards, and been named “Best Programmer In America” by Radio Ink magazine. In addition to his career in programming, Tracy managed a group of stations for 10 years and has worked with hundreds of media brands to develop digital content, promotion, and revenue strategies. 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:Michael SteeleCharlie TunaJohnny CarsonDan KieleyKen BensonJohn IveyHarvey PenickBen HoganScott CampbellDick ChapinDale JohnsonScott ShannonRick DeesDene HallamSteve PerrinAndrew JohnsonDave SmileyAlex JohnsonCindy JohnsonDoug “The Greaseman” TrachtAlan BurnsDwight DouglasDonna BurnsDave ShakesSteve KingstonGreg StrasselPat PaxtonJhani KayePaul PalmerBob BollingerJoJo KincaidAnita RushJeff DetrowJerry CesakJoe CiprianoGreg SimmsMatt McWhorterKim MorrisonMark JaggerKristi JaggerTom WattsEd Trimble ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Tommy Sablan is the legendary producer of shows like “The Jeff and Jer Showgram,” the creator of “Breaking and Entering Christmas,” and he’s the only producer ever inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. Links:Tommy’s TED Talk “Heroin: Through the Eyes of a Younger Brother: https://youtu.be/bijbyityRRkOn the Air with Sully, Little Tommy and Russ T. Nailz: https://youtu.be/2UmoZ443KP0 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:Dennis ClarkPaul JosephBaba BooeyBert WeissJimmy BaronJeff DaulerJohnny VegaJonathan LangArt GoodJeff DetrowJerry CesakHeidi FleissJohnny CarsonJay LenoGeorge ClooneyKidd KraddickRick DeesScott ShannonRandy HoagLaura CainEmily GriffithsTony GwynnJunior SeauTracy JohnsonDave SmileyGreg SimmsMark JaggerKristi JaggerRick MortonHoward SternBob BollingerCliff AlbertMark LarsonMary Ayala ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Blair Garner has been in radio for over 30 years and during that time has been hailed as the Academy of Country Music’s “National Radio Personality of the Year” 3 times and was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2013.Learn more about The Mulehouse here: https://themulehouse.com/ 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:Justice Antonin ScaliaJustice Ruth Bader GinsburgSteve JobsJack AldridgeSteve O’BrienJohn ShombyJohn MullenRush LimbaughBarry KayeDick OppenheimerMichael OppenheimerBill RichardsLarry BergerJohn LanderJim KerrScott ShannonSteven TylerJoe PerryHoward SternMitch DolanTom CuddyKraig KitchinRick DeesJohnny DonovanLon WhelanBobby BonesMike McVayBernie LeadonBob DoyleJ. Paul GettyAlan JacksonScott BorchettaJohn ZarlingTaylor SwiftDan HinesJohn McBrideMartina McBrideDan Hunnings ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Heidi Raphael is Beasley Media Group’s Chief Communications Officer in charge of overseeing all aspects of communications, branding, and marketing on behalf of Beasley. She has been recognized by Radio Ink as one of the “Most Influential Women in Radio” for the last 15 years in a row. 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:Jim McLaughlinBrian MeyerBill WestonPaul HyneDanny NeaverthJoey ReynoldsSandy BeachRick DeesCarl RussoLarry NortonAnita WestPeter FramptonCharlie DanielsJohn GormanArthur PenhallowDavid Lee RothGene SimmonsPaul StanleyRobert PlantCarlos SantanaJohn McGhanDon HenleyMarc StoutPeter SmythDoug PodellTom BenderCaroline BeasleyGeorge BeasleyGinny MorrisJustin ChaseKristin LawrenceBob LawrenceLori Burgess ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Scott Keeney, better known by his stage name DJ Skee, is the founder of Dash Radio, the biggest all-original live digital audio network, and Skee Sports, an award-winning sports content and game day entertainment agency. Skee rose to fame as the first DJ to discover and play superstar artists on the radio including Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, Akon, Lorde, and Lady Gaga amongst many others. 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:J. LoveStretch ArmstrongRick CummingsJeff SmulyanMike FrancesaBig BoyThe Woody ShowJimmy SteeleJohn IveyJon Bon JoviRyan SeacrestL.A. ReidAdrian PetersonDan GilbertDan FleyshmanSteve AokiGary VaynerchukTony Robbins ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri and Alexa, and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Lori Lewis is the founder of Lori Lewis Media, a social media management, marketing, and monetization firm advising brands on how to create real impact in the social space. 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 GriffinDax TobinGeorge TobinRick McNealAndy HoltGrant CardoneBubba the Love SpongeMike “Cowhead” CaltaDavid WellsRyan LeafBo JacksonJeff KapugiFred JacobsPaul JacobsMike McVayKim GuthrieGinny MorrisBrad HardinJim RyanBill LeopoldLisa Dollinger ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Ty Bentli is currently the host of The Ty Bentli Show on Apple Music and has a long career working every job in radio. He also formerly hosted The Ty Bentli Show through Westwood One/Cumulus. 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:Corri EnglishFamous AmosRandy CainScott MihalikMark AllenDoug KramerJay MichaelsRick CummingsSteve ReynoldsRick GilletteTom JoynerElvis DurantR Dub!Ebro DardenTim CookJimmy IovineDr. DreOliver SchusserJen WalshEmily ParkerMichael BryanZane LoweEstelle SwarayCharlie Morgan ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Vipology, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Randy “R Dub!” Williams is the syndicated radio host of Sunday Night Slow Jams and the Director of Programming for XHRM and XHTZ. He has also just released his second industry book, “Go Syndicate Yourself!” 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:Elroy SmithJimmy SteeleArt LaboeKid ViciousRon ShapiroDave RamseyClark Howard ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles, podcasts, and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Vipology, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web:https://benztown.com/podcast/ Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Erica Farber is the President and CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau, serving more than 6,000 member Radio stations in the U.S. and over 1,000 member networks, representative firms, broadcast vendors, and international organizations. 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:Maxwell MaltzChuck MartinRussell SimmonsChuck LorreRalph GuildEllen HullebergBob WilsonDick KrizmanJeff HaleyScott Herman ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles, podcasts, and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Vipology, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: https://benztown.com/podcast/ Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Yaman Coskun is the founder and CEO of Yamanair Creative, the parent company of some of the world's leading full-scale creative services for broadcast media. 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:Shep PettiboneJeff WyattFrank CeramiMark DriscollDavid JayDan MasonScott HermanPeter Kosann ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles, podcasts, and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Vipology, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: https://benztown.com/podcast/ Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Jeff Smulyan is the founder and chairman of the board of Emmis Communications, an Indianapolis-based media company principally focused on radio broadcasting with stations in two U.S. markets. 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Vipology, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Ken Benson is the founder of P1 Media Group, a pre-eminent global media research and consulting firm. Ken was named one of 25 Most Influential CHR Programmers of All Time by Radio & Records. 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:Howard SternTracy JohnsonBob BuckmanCarol MillerPat St. JohnJim KerrPete CosenzaRick SklarMichael SteeleRick DeesHumble Billy HayesScott ThrowerJohn MurphyDan ClarkBruce SpringsteenJohn BoulosTommy AustinJerry BlairDon IennerKen LaneTom CruiseRenée Kathleen ZellwegerMatt JonesTonya HardingNancy KerriganJudy McGrathBrian GradenMichael MartinKenny O’KeefeLarry WilsonMel KarmazinBob LawrenceGary WallChet BuchananLara ScottDave StylesEric MurphySteve RiversDavid LebowBill RichardsClint SlyMichael JacksonBill Clinton ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Vipology, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb:benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Ron Stone is the President and CEO of Adams Radio Group with 35 years of experience in the radio industry. 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:George BeasleyCJ JonesSteve HardyJim C. MillerMatt MillsAndrew AshwoodJody FreitagJim RichardsJohn IsleyBilly JamesMichael MartinCharley PrideRick GannonRoy ParkAl McGowanSteve Adams ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Vipology, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Carolyn Gilbert is the President, CEO, and Founder of NuVoodoo Media Services. She has been included on Radio Ink’s list of the “Most Influential Women in Radio” multiple times. 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:Daniel StewartCharlie CookJohn ShombyMeg StevensThea MitchemNikki NiteLeslie WhittleJennifer SeeligHaley JonesDan VallieRandy MichaelsJean ShepherdFrank WoodRobin WoodSteve CaseyJohn SebastianNeil SmithKurt HansonMarc ChaseMichael MartinBill ClintonCarl LindnerJay GilbertPam TaylorRoy LaughlinGary BurbankSean ComptonJeff KapugiMike O’ConnorLeigh JacobsErin GabbardPJ KlingErica ThorntonJohn PhillipsKevin MethenyJohn MartinTony FadellSteve JobsBob Lawrence ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,900 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, 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!, Vipology, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Ken Charles is the Program Director for KNX in Los Angeles, as well as the News Format Captain for Entercom.As discussed in this episode, you can check out KNX In Depth here: https://knx1070.radio.com/media/podcast/knx-depthAll other KNX-related podcasts can be found here: https://knx1070.radio.com/audio-channel/podcasts 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:Ben MevorachDick MarcinkoVin ScullyDonald TrumpBernie SandersJoe BidenPete ButtigiegMichael BloombergTom SteyerBarack ObamaYvonne LevinDrew HayesFerdinand MarcosJuan Ponce EnrileJim LovellGene KranzMikhail GorbachevJimmy CarterGeorge W. BushDon RichardsPhil KnightTom PolemanBrad HardinBrian OlsonMark KopelmanScott HermanJeff FedermanDan GurneyBrian PurdyColin PowellJulie ChenMike WallaceDon HewittRichard ShanksDan JohnsonRob MilfordJoel DelmonicoDick FergusonBo JacksonRandy MichaelsGabe HobbsMarc ChaseJohn HoganDrayton McLaneElvis DuranHarvey NaglerDan KearneyRyan SeacrestEllen KRush LimbaughBill GatesDan AykroydHarvey LevinGeorge H. W. BushPat McDonaldTony VenutoMike McVayDon Anthony ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,300 affiliations on six different continents.We provide custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world.In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Joel Denver is the President, publisher, and cofounder of All Access Music Group, which is celebrating 25 years in business this year. 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:RDubJerry BouldingBarry RichardsDavy Jones at WPGCTerry SteeleJay ThomasScott ShannonStan KaplanJay Cook“King” George MichaelCharley LakeJerry CliftonBill TannerSkip TashLisa FoxxBobby HattrikE. KarlBill MoyesSteve RoddyBob WilsonBeBop HobelJonathan Hall John LeaderRandy MichaelsHoward SternJoel SalkowitzElvis DuranKid KellySteve KingstonLew IrwinCasey Kasem Kerri KasemPaul AtkinsonMichael Atkinson Michael PritchardErica FarberCindy MaxwellTony NoviaRia DenverKandy KlutchJeff KapugiCubby BryantBill PhordresherBob CataniaMark GorlickJohn ReynoldsPatrick Davis Kelly KiblerJay ShannonSat BislaJacqueline LennonBeata CzechowskiBob PittmanTom PolemanMichael SteeleTracy JohnsonPat BohnGarry Wall ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,300 affiliations on six different continents.We provide custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world.In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Get to know Matt Pinfield, an MTV host legend who now hosts Flashback, a radio program that celebrates classic rock and the icons who built it. 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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:Lauren Levine Kevin HortonCousin BrucieDan Ingram Casey Kasem James GandolfiniCalista Floclkhart Jane Krakowski Mario Batlai Bill GatesTrent ReznorBon Jovi Richie SamboraNirvanaKurt Steffek Lewis Largent Andy Schuon Kevin RyderGene “Bean” Baxter Des’reeGayle King Dave Kendall Steve Leeds Mark GoodmanDepeche ModeDave GahanMartin GoreKevin Weatherly Lewis LargentLuke Wood Steven Hill Tracy Jordan OasisToni DiSanto Judy McGrath Tom FrestonDick Clark Ryan SeacrestBruce Springsteen Michael JacksonJimmy Iovine Chris KirkpatrickAli Landry Tim ArmstrongDr. Dre Audrey MorrisseyFred DurstEminemDavid Massey Foo FightersN’Sync Backstreet BoysSteve Kingston Rick Cummings Mark Cuban Evan Haiman Max WeinbergBryan SchockDavid BowieMike McVay The KillersRobert ReynoldsDan Reynolds Mack ReynoldsBrandon Flowers Rob Stevenson Rick Rubin Russell Simmons Donny IennerPaul McCartneyBuddy HollyScott Shannon Bill Flanigan Maria ElenaEric StewartDavid Stern Ringo StarrABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,300 affiliations on six different continents.We provide custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world.In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Truly a veteran in the radio industry, Bob started as a Program Director for WCAU-FM in Philadelphia in the 80s, worked his way up, and is now Vice President of Programming for Saga Communications.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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Dan GilbertEd ChristianGary KlineDan IngramCousin BrucieRon LundyErica FarberBobby RichDick SloanJay ThomasBobby OceanBill AnthonyMike JosephRick SklarScott WalkerRich HawkinsBilly BurkeTodd ParkerTerry YoungTim DorseyEd ScarboroughBob HighlandHoward SternRobin WilliamsBill MaherJoe FieldJerry McKennaEd KrampfWarren LadaDoctor Don RoseThe DukeNick BazooBrian StoneFrank CodyOwen LeechSteve RiversJimmy DeCastroDon BlueKen BensonChris ForgyPaul O’MalleyRick DeesJhani KayeRyan SeacrestMichael Steel ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,300 affiliations on six different continents.We provide custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world.In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Bob Moore is our third and final LA Legend. Known for his work as GM with KLOS, KABC, and KLSX, Bob is now the President of Sports USA Media and gives us some juicy inside stories about all things LA radio!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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Norm PattizHoward SternWalter SaboKevin WeatherlyCharlie TunaRich KaganBig Jim WoodJohnny DarinShadoe StevensFrazer SmithHerb McCordTim SullivanScott ShannonJoan RiversAnnie LebowitzDan MasonDon BuchwaldTrip ReebKevin WeatherlyKevin RyderGene “Bean” BaxterKen OberSusan OlsenJack SilverRiki RachtmanKato KaelinDoug StecklerRegular GuysMel KarmazinSam RubinABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,300 affiliations on six different continents.We provide custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world.In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Rick Cummings is President of Radio Programming with Emmis Communications and is known to be a pioneer for sports and hip hop stations from coast to coast. He is well-known for launching the country’s first all-sports station, WFAN, in 1987 and has launched a variety of major Hip Hop stations such as Hot 97 and Power 106.ABOUT THE PODCAST:Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown branding and podcast services and hosted by Benztown’s President, Dave “Chachi” Denes.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Jeff SmulyanDoyle RoseMel KarmazinDon ImusJim LampleyGreg GumbleMike FrancesaDan TarnishBiggieEbroTracy ClohertyJohn DimickMad Dog Chris RussoPeter RosenbergBaka BoyzBig BoyJimmy SteeleVal MakiLil' KimCaponeGravyFlexTyler the CreatorJeff SchmidtSteve GoldsteinABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,300 affiliations on six different continents.We provide custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world.In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:A legend in the industry, Jhani is known for his work as Program Director with Kost 103.5, KBIG, K-Earth 101, and being the longest-running PD at a single station. Jhani is now enjoying a little R&R through his retirement.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 on the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Garry WallAndreas SannemannCaroline BeasleyBob PittmanErica FarberJennifer YorkMark DennisRandy WestTom LeykisJim TaberBob HamiltonDave MartinJohn TierneyTom BigbyRich WoodMary Catherine SneedSteve LaBeauDon DartonFrank MurphyJohnny ChiangEd KrampfRick DeesRod StewartBill DrakeMaureen LesourdPaul GoldsteinSteve CarverABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,300 affiliations on six different continents.We provide custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world.In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies.Twitter: @benztownpodcastWeb: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.