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Ep. 53 Lyndsey Parker

Chachi Loves Everybody - March 21, 2024 19:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
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 L...

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Ep. 52 Stew Redwine

Chachi Loves Everybody - March 21, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
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 L...

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Ep. 51 Elaina Smith

Chachi Loves Everybody - February 28, 2024 23:50 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
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 epi...

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Ep. 50 Paul Jacobs

Chachi Loves Everybody - February 28, 2024 23:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
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 Chach...

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Ep. 49 Jeff Warshaw

Chachi Loves Everybody - February 08, 2024 20:05 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
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...

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Ep. 48 Dennis Green

Chachi Loves Everybody - February 08, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
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 D...

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Ep. 47 ShoBoy

Chachi Loves Everybody - November 14, 2023 20:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY:  Edgar “ShoBoy” Sotelo is the owner/host of the only bicultural/bilingual Latino syndicated radio show that's heard Coast to Coast in America 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 ...

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Ep. 46 Heather Cohen

Chachi Loves Everybody - November 14, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Heather Cohen is the recently named president of the Weiss Agency, previously serving as EVP. 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 ...

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Ep. 45 Paul Anderson

Chachi Loves Everybody - August 24, 2023 19:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Paul Anderson is the CEO of Workhouse media and he has experience representing major talents,Media producing podcasts, movies, and ad campaigns, as well as working in real estate and venture capital companies. Anderson discusses his multitude of business ventures and how he iden...

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Ep. 44 Peter Smyth

Chachi Loves Everybody - August 24, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Peter Smyth is a legendary leader in broadcasting and the former chairman and CEO of Greater Media. He currently sits on the board of WBUR in Boston and is president of the Hundred Club of MA. Smyth shares how his background in business and passion for people helped bring innova...

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Ep. 43 Scott Herman

Chachi Loves Everybody - May 25, 2023 17:05 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Scott Herman spent 39 years at CBS Radio and its predecessor companies, Group W and Infinity Broadcasting. Herman shares how he started his career in news radio and worked his way up from desk assistant to COO all within the same corporation. He discusses his advice, leadership ...

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Ep. 42 Mark Wallengren

Chachi Loves Everybody - May 25, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Mark Wallengren is a 35 year radio personality and former host of the Mark and Kim show on KOST, the first equally billed male and female morning show in the country. Mark and Kim have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wallengren shares how he got his start in radio and tons...

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Ep. 41 Michael Harrison

Chachi Loves Everybody - April 12, 2023 09:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY:  Michael Harrison has held multiple positions in front of and behind the mic at many legendary stations, hosted syndicated shows, written for publications, created TALKERS, and more! Harrison discusses his eventful career including being at the forefront of several rising format...

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Ep. 40 Wayne Johnson

Chachi Loves Everybody - April 12, 2023 09:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY:  Wayne Johnson is the founder and owner of Rockaway Records in LA. Johnson discusses starting his own business and growing and maintaining a records and music memorabilia store for over 40 years as Wayne and Chachi sit down for a chat! On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody,...

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Ep. 39 Tim McCarthy

Chachi Loves Everybody - February 24, 2023 00:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Tim McCarthy is an award-winning GM and former SVP of ESPN radio. McCarthy shares his journey in talk and sports radio, and his experiences working with top talent and inking major deals as Tim and Chachi sit down for a chat! On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi ta...

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Ep. 38 Buzz Knight

Chachi Loves Everybody - February 24, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Buzz Knight is a strategist and media exec who has experience at multiple prominent companies. He recently founded his own company, Buzz Knight Media, and podcast, Takin a Walk. Knight shares stories from his career in radio and lots of insightful ideas as Buzz and Chachi sit do...

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Ep. 37 Tim Richards

Chachi Loves Everybody - December 15, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Tim Richards is a programmer with experience at Mix in Boston, Q101 in Chicago, KMLE in Phoenix, and more. Richards shares tales from decades in radio including developing talent such as Mojo in the Morning, Mancow, Johnjay and Rich, and R Dub!, as Tim and Chachi sit down for a ...

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Ep. 36 Jeff Smulyan

Chachi Loves Everybody - December 15, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Jeff Smulyan is the Founder and Chairman of Emmis Communications. He is a former director of the NAB, former chair of the RAB, and former owner of the Seattle Mariners. Smulyan shares the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and how he got into (and out of) broadcasting as Jef...

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Ep. 35 Eddie Pappani

Chachi Loves Everybody - September 13, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Eddie Pappani is the beloved host of "The Show" on Rock 105.3 FM in San Diego and Q103.3 in Temecula. Pappani shares how he got into radio, learned by doing, and eventually got voted best morning show in San Diego 6 years in a row as Eddie and Chachi sit down for a chat! On this episode of Chac...

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Ep. 34 Sona Movsesian

Chachi Loves Everybody - September 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Conan O’Brien’s executive assistant, podcast co-host on Conan Needs a Friend and now a New York Times bestselling author, Sona Movsesian joins Chachi on Chachi Loves Everybody for a convo along with Susan Aksu, Benztown’s marketing director and Sona’s cousin! They talk about Sona's career as Con...

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Ep. 33 Jake Kaplan

Chachi Loves Everybody - July 29, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:  Jake Kaplan is the Director of Imaging and Sound Design at Audacy Inc. He has imaged some of the most influential stations on the planet including KROQ, KUBE, and JACK- FM and various other stations. Kaplan shares his early start in radio and how he fell in love wit...

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Ep. 32 Christine Nagy

Chachi Loves Everybody - July 28, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:  Christine Nagy is a multitalented activist, actress, and radio broadcaster best known for her participation on New York City's highest-rated radio station as a co-host on "Cubby & Christine Morning" on WLTW-FM (106.7 Lite FM). Nagy shares her life story including ho...

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Ep.31 Pierre Bouvard

Chachi Loves Everybody - May 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
  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...

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Ep.30 Dave Beasing

Chachi Loves Everybody - May 19, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
  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 C...

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Ep.29 Laura Cain

Chachi Loves Everybody - March 03, 2022 12:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
  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 Pre...

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Ep.28 Jackie Parks

Chachi Loves Everybody - March 03, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
  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 th...

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Ep.27 Caroline Beasley

Chachi Loves Everybody - November 18, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
  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...

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Ep.26 Elroy Smith

Chachi Loves Everybody - November 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
  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 Br...

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Ep.25 Bruce Gilbert

Chachi Loves Everybody - September 23, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
  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 ...

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Ep.24 Valerie Geller

Chachi Loves Everybody - September 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
  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 Communicator...

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