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You are hard pressed to find two words in Nashville more identifiable than “Thanks Paul!” Watch and listen asthe Pennsauken, New Jersey native explains his journey to the Bridgestone arena microphone. A day oneseason ticket holder in 1998 tells how he met his wife as a nightclub DJ and what he does for a day job. 21-years and counting, he reveals a few rare slip ups and his most scared moment in his center ice seat. Youdon’t have to be a Predators fan to enjoy the insight of what it’s like to be “The Voice” known instantly to somany. AMONG THE TOPICS: PHILLY MEMORIES, PASSING THE AUDITION, A BIG AND RICHMISTAKE, WHAT HE WOULD TELL IS 18-YEAR OLD SELF.
Hollywood royalty is alive and well at the Franklin Theatre where Patrick reigns as Artistic Director of the StudioTenn Theatre Company. Second of three sons of Broadway star Jack Cassidy and Oscar-winner ShirleyJones, the former high school quarterback (he once led the nation in passing) delves into what it’s like growingup along teenage heart throbs brothers David, Shaun and Ryan. This California transplant also explains howCovid factored into his growing love for Middle Tennessee. AMONG THE TOPICS: A ROGUE SHOPPINGCART, BEING JACQUELINE BISSET’S LOVER, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, DTF ST. LOUIS AND HISALTERNATE UNIVERSE CAREER.
Aside from Pro/College football games and the occasional NASCAR race, the biggest one-day sporting eventis Nashville’s spring marathon event. Now in its 26 th year, more than 25,000 participants are expected to floodthe city streets, not to mention thousands of volunteers and bystanders. Watch and listen to the guy whohelped launch the extravagance back in 2000, learning all the logistics it takes to pull it off. The co-hosts havea combined 25 appearances (John 25 times /Joe 0 times) offering differing perspectives of being a participantand spectator. AMONG THE TOPICS: WORLD MUSIC EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT, ULTIMATEDINNER GUESTS, GO-TO RUNNING SONGS, A DOGGY DASH MESS, AND CIGARETTES AT THE 23 RDMILE.
Celebrating its 85th year, The Iroquois Steeplechase is Middle Tennessee’s social event of the year. Oh, it alsoraises millions of dollars for charities including the Monroe Carel Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Learnthe incredible backstory of how it came to be, and what’s new for 2026 (hint: it involves live music). HearAutumn’s emotional connection to the horse racing extravaganza while Dwight, the 1977 Champion, revealswhat it takes to compete at the highest level. If you have attended or plan to, this is a must watch/listen tutorialdoing a deep dive on the Percy Warner Park annual spectacle. AMONG THE TOPICS: STEALING ANEIGHBOR’S HORSE, FOX HUNTING WITH YOUR WIFE, ORIGIN OF THE HATS, CHANGING ITS NEWTUNE FOR 2026, AND I COULDA BEEN AN OLYMPIAN
The daughter of a long-time Nashville Banner journalist, little did this Donelson native know she would follow inher father’s footsteps, forging an even wider path. Becoming a “go to” print journalist covering the musicbusiness for local and worldwide outlets, Beverly joined her alma mater MTSU in 1995 as a professor,ascending to Dean in 2013. Responsible for media campaigns with the likes of Lionel Richie, Vince Gill,George Strait and Shania Twain, she now spearheads college curriculum in an industry morphing at warpedspeed. Find out how she does it and enjoy learning how a Nashville girl becomes a titan in a male dominatedbusiness. AMONG THE TOPICS: LAWN CARE ADVICE, MAKING $3.35 AN HOUR, ELVIS THE PELVIS,THE 1986 RED MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE, REUNITING WITH A FORMER STUDENT.
It was a health challenge that led this longtime California resident to write a book that’s now a best seller onAmazon. The 1,000-mile walk (1,350 miles) spawned reflective standalone vignettes with each ending with aquestion. Founding a creative agency now more than 40 years old, David’s professional and personal lifepivoted with a move to Nashville to be closer to his 3 daughters. Little did he know how disruptive his lifewould become, challenging family relationships while starting new ones. Admitting he was a jerk at times, hereveals a raw self-evaluation. AMONG THE TOPICS: TRAVEL HORROR STORIES, WHAT TURNING 60DOES TO A PERSON, EPIPHANY MOMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL, AND BECOMING A FATHER AGAIN.
Breaking her promise of never doing mornings in the media again led this uber-diversified entertainmentjournalist to Nashville. The first full-time female announcer of the Grand Ole Opry, Kelly explains why beingfired (twice) actually catapulted her to multiple media platforms including morning co-host on iconic 650 WSM-AM. Creator of the syndicated radio program “Y’all Access with Kelly Sutton”, she explains how her favoritemusic morphed from rap to the country genre. Day brightener spoiler alert: There are simply too many laughsto count in this episode. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY YOU BETTER WAVE, THE KEY TO CONTACTINGDOLLY, BEST ADVICE FOR BEING A MOM, AND BREAKING THROUGH A GRAND OLE OPRY CEILING.
While roaming the field and intercepting passes for 11 years in the NFL, this former Titans #1 draft selectionnow covers the Middle Tennessee business community and beyond. Owner of “Just Love Coffee” in Franklin,Bulluck also hosts the podcast “Bullseye View” on YouTube. The Syracuse University graduate reflects on thegood and bad seasons in pro football and why he never was a trash talker. His boyish enthusiasm hasn’t lefthim in this quirky, covering all subjects, conversation. AMONG THE TOPICS: MOVING TO ESPACES, NORULES MEDIA, A MONKEY AT THE ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, PREMATURE FIREWORKS AT A PLAYOFFGAME, MAKING AN OLYMPIC BID, HAZING PACMAN, AND DINNER WITH DEAD PEOPLE.
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Nashville-centric broadcast veterans Joe Elvis and John Dwyer are resurrecting their broadcast careers with this podcast. They collaborate to share wit, life experiences and Rolodex with listeners. With 5 episodes ready to download, look for a weekly episode to be dropped each Monday beginning June 6 th, 2022. Joe and John invite movers and shakers to the Main Street Media TV Studios to offer inspiration, and raw untold stories about how Nashville was, and is today. Joe is best known for his days, sorry, daze at 103 KDF and 105.9 The Rock, while John’s reference at News-2 is as Sports Director and hosting “Titans on 2 with Jeff Fisher.” That second cup of coffee takes place when you are done with the morning rush and settling into the day. “Second Cup of Joe… And John” won’t change the world, but it will make you smile and feel as if you know Middle Tennessee, and yourself, a little bit better.
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