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Circling The Drain

Circling The Drain

De: John E. Bozeman & Jay Harper
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Circling The Drain is a show about the current state of the music and radio businesses as well as culture in general! Hosted by John E. Bozeman and Jay Harper along with Jim McCarthy as Co-Host/Executive Producer. John has had a storied career in music and talk radio, most notably as the Executive Producer for the late and legendary Phil Valentine. Jay also has has a long career in radio as Announcer, Play-by-Play, Voice and On-Camera Actor. He was also an Artist Rep for MCA records. Jim McCarthy ALSO has had a tremendous career in radio since 1996 and has since brought his consulting/producing skillset to the podcast world. Circling the Drain is produced by ItsYourShow.co2025 Ciencias Sociales Música
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  • From Radio Row to Honky Tonk Hero: Scott Southworth on Music, Faith, and Finding Your Lane :: Ep 31 Circling the Drain Podcast

    From Radio Row to Honky Tonk Hero: Scott Southworth on Music, Faith, and Finding Your Lane :: Ep 31 Circling the Drain Podcast
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode of Circling The Drain, we sit down with traditional country artist and former radio host Scott Southworth for a funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly deep conversation. Scott shares how “bad breaks” in life often led to his biggest blessings, from accidentally landing a radio show on WLAC to stumbling into a thriving traditional country career with fans across Europe. He talks about walking away from chasing radio hits, leaning into hillbilly-with-wit songwriting, and why he refuses to turn his shows into political sermons. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes radio stories, Merle Haggard concert etiquette, meeting legends like Dolly Parton, Aaron Neville, and John Prine, and how Scott discovered a forgotten live recording that became his new live album, “Scott Southworth and the Honky Tonk Anonymous Band.” If you love real-deal country, inside-radio war stories, and conversations about resilience, faith, and staying audience-focused as an artist, this episode is for you. 01:39 Serial killer names, three-part names, and dark radio humor 02:40 Introducing guest Scott Southworth and his bio line about writing songs and loving pie 03:36 The great pie debate: seasonal pies, pumpkin rules, and equal-opportunity pie eating 05:00 WLAC days, historic radio, and the roots of Nashville radio culture 05:28 Stories from WLAC and Jimi Hendrix’s early session getting pulled from the mix 06:45 How Scott and John really met, Christmas parties, and early Nashville connections 08:13 Scott’s musical origin story: from rock, reggae, and blues bands to secretly writing country 10:37 The accidental birth of The Music Row Show on WLAC 12:26 Learning from interviewing Dolly, Little Richard, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs and more 13:59 The inside truth about most music careers versus superstar myths 15:20 Scott’s pivot away from writing for radio after a blunt publisher conversation 16:21 Bro country, traditional sounds, and the one-song-a-year “just for me” demos 16:56 How a 2016 traditional country album blew up in Europe overnight 18:10 Hillbilly rock star in Europe, art festivals back home, and loving both worlds 19:43 “Granny Used To Honky Tonk” and working with Dallas Moore 20:31 The story behind “Middle Finger First” and why it resonates with drivers 22:59 Why Scott keeps his politics off the stage and just wants to give people a break 23:13 Protest songs, Steve Earle, and when on-stage preaching crosses the line 24:41 Cicada Enchilada, talk radio inspiration, and writing with a Gulf Coast flavor 26:44 Jay’s Louisiana accent, Cajun vibes, and Jim’s draw to the bayou 28:25 New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Spanish moss, and the Neville Brothers soundtrack tip 30:03 Meeting Aaron Neville and the infamous “shower dancers” newlywed story 33:11 The reality of radio layoffs, Christmas-time firings, and newsroom gallows humor 37:31 How “bad things” led Scott to his best opportunities and life philosophy for his kids 39:41 Life is not fair, but good can come from hard times 42:11 Dads, sons, and being tougher on the boys than the girls 42:23 Back to Scott: career focus and a new live album on the way 42:27 The accidental live album: finding a forgotten Dropbox file from 2022 44:51 Capturing a raw, real band sound in a world of polished, AI-shaped music 45:51 The Lewisville, Tennessee venue, quick sellouts, and fully engaged audiences 47:18 Noisy crowds, Merle Haggard at the Ryman, and why Scott puts the onus on himself 48:52 Advice to his daughter as a new indie artist and earning your scars on stage 51:02 The bravery of just getting up and singing in tough rooms 52:01 Being audience-focused: little me, big them, and be-them-centric performance 53:55 Audience singalongs, Tom Petty fans, and sharing the moment 55:22 Soul-crushing bar gigs, Elvis requests, and “Not that one” hecklers 55:40 Running into Phil Valentine in an overseas customs line 58:54 Quick hits with legends: John Prine in the boarding line and Dolly Parton holding Scott’s hand 59:39 Booking info: how to find Scott online 59:45 Website, socials, and a joke about Tinder and OnlyFans 1:00:30 The honky tonk anonymous band and rotating lineups in Nashville 1:01:18 Female musicians in Scott’s band and producing his daughter’s EP 1:02:43 Girl bands, Robert Palmer, and all-female tribute bands 1:03:28 Tease for a future episode: Scott’s idea for a book, “Go Indie Without Going Broke” 1:03:58 John’s genuine praise of Scott’s records and musicianship 1:04:14 Wrap-up, merch plug, and where to find more Circling The Drain and more Scott Follow Scott Scouthworth: www.scottsouthworth.comFollow Johnny B:https://www.facebook.com/john.e.bozemanFollow Jay Harper:https://www.facebook.com/harperjeffFollow Jim:www.jmvos.comCircling The Drain is produced by It's Your Show dot Cowww.itsyourshow.co
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  • Beat the Odds: Rock Drummer Sandy Gennaro on The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett & Life Lessons :: Ep 31 Circling the Drain Podcast

    Beat the Odds: Rock Drummer Sandy Gennaro on The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett & Life Lessons :: Ep 31 Circling the Drain Podcast
    Mar 18 2026
    What do The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, The Monkees, Queen, Bo Diddley, Jason Aldean, and a random fan named Dave in a backstage doorway all have in common?Sandy Gennaro.In this episode of Circling the Drain, John and Jim sit down with veteran rock drummer Sandy Gennaro, a man whose career has taken him from watching The Beatles on TV as a kid to playing arenas around the world and speaking to Fortune 500 companies about leadership, gratitude, and beating the odds.Sandy shares:- How seeing The Beatles on Ed Sullivan at age 11 made him decide his life’s path, and why he literally taped a photo of a drummer to his bathroom mirror and told himself, “That’s going to be you.” - Stories from his early band Blackjack with a pre–solo career Michael Bolton and guitarist Bruce Kulick (KISS, Billy Squier, Meat Loaf, Grand Funk). - Touring and recording stories with Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, The Monkees, Bo Diddley, and a 3‑month European tour opening for Queen. - His powerful Dave in the Doorway story, a five-minute interaction with a fan that changed his entire life and career. - Why he believes recognition, gratitude, and lifting others up are the real measures of success, on stage and in business. - How a chance connection with Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean’s drummer) and his daughter’s college search led him to Nashville at exactly the right time. This one is packed with rock & roll history, road stories, and surprisingly deep lessons about leadership, humility, and the power of small choices.Topics & Themes:- Visualization, mindset, and “no Plan B” careers - Working with major artists (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, The Monkees, Queen) - How artists treat their fans, good and bad - The drummer’s role as the CEO of the band - Why recognition (from roadies to CEOs) is fuel for performance - Moving to Nashville and reinventing yourself later in life - Sandy’s book Beat the Odds in Business & in Life 3:10 – East Coast Roots, Italian Family & Giving Up Red Meat Sandy talks about growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Italian family life, his mom’s reaction when he quit red meat in 1979, and turkey meatballs with toothpicks.5:00 – Europe vs. U.S. Food, Movement & Smartphone Culture A quick tangent on food quality, more active European lifestyles, binge-watching, binge-scrolling, and distracted driving.6:20 – Toy Drums, Early Rhythm & The Beatles Moment (Deep Dive) Sandy revisits the story of getting his first toy drum at 2½, and how that Beatles performance became the defining moment of his life’s direction.7:40 – No Plan B: Rock Star Drummer or Home Depot How committing fully to a dream, and overcoming obstacles one at a time, shaped Sandy’s entire career.9:00 – First Big Break: Blackjack with Michael Bolton & Bruce Kulick Sandy tells the story of his first professional band Blackjack, with Michael Bolotin (Michael Bolton), Bruce Kulick, and Jimmy Haslip, and working with legendary producer Tom Dowd.12:40 – Touring with Peter Frampton & Learning the Big-League Game Opening for Peter Frampton, playing arenas for the first time, big-label hype, and how Blackjack led to other opportunities like Benny Mardones’ Into the Night.14:30 – Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett & Cancer Fundraising Sandy’s work with Cyndi Lauper (Money Changes Everything) and Joan Jett (The Hit List), plus how they still support his cancer fundraisers with signed merch and swag.17:00 – The Monkees: TV Band, Real Legacy Stories from decades of Monkees reunion tours, their innovative early use of video to sell records, Davy Jones’ dedication to fans, and their impact on pop culture.19:20 – Davy Jones at Dinner & Always Signing Autographs Anecdotes about Davy Jones eating at Sandy’s house, his heartthrob status, and refusing to leave venues until every fan in line got an autograph.20:20 – Gratitude, Fans & Never Forgetting Who Got You There Sandy’s philosophy on always appreciating fans, recognizing people by name (like servers), and why it’s non-negotiable to show respect to those who support you.24:00 – Opening for Queen in Europe (1986) The CRAFT tour with Queen across Europe: how Queen treated their openers, full access to production, after-show parties, and hanging with Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor.25:50 – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Headliners Contrasting Queen’s generosity with less gracious headliners; John shares a rough experience opening for Roy Clark’s band.31:00 – Drum Techs, Crew & Recognizing the People Behind the Show Sandy talks about his drum tech Bob Oiler, a Modern Drummer shoutout, and why public recognition for crew and “lower-level” staff is so life-changing.32:40 – Leadership Lesson: Recognition Fuels Engagement How appreciation boosts engagement, pride, and self-esteem, from the CEO to the person emptying the wastebasket, and why praise must flow both ways.35:10 – Life ...
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  • Ron Allen on Nashville Radio, Jack FM, and What’s Next :: Ep 29 Circling the Drain Podcast

    Ron Allen on Nashville Radio, Jack FM, and What’s Next :: Ep 29 Circling the Drain Podcast
    Mar 11 2026

    Longtime Nashville programmer Ron Allen (96.3 Jack FM, Y’all Country) joins Circling The Drain to talk about 20 years of Jack FM, the changing face of radio, and how local personalities still matter in a streaming and AI-driven world.


    Ron walks through his journey from Tulsa and Wichita to Nashville, the heyday of big-budget radio, and what has been lost as companies cut costs, shrink staffs, and push more national and digital initiatives. He explains why training grounds for new talent have disappeared, why making a living in radio is harder than ever, and why he still believes there is a long life left for terrestrial radio if it leans into its strengths.


    You will hear candid insights on Jack FM, Y’all, iHeart, HD Radio, Big D & Bubba, WSM, KDF, and the battle for country listeners in Nashville, plus stories about Phil Valentine, building the Moose brand, and keeping stations “local” even without a full live staff.


    Timed Highlights
    1:44 Ron Allen introduced and his Jack FM background
    2:31 Jack FM hits 20 years in Nashville and the power of simple billboards
    3:24 Why some stations still get branding and billboards wrong
    4:15 Suites, perks, and how radio culture has changed over the years
    5:31 Company culture: radio vs non-radio employers
    6:37 What radio felt like in the 80s and 90s compared to today
    8:16 Cost cutting, AI, and multi-market programming on the horizon
    8:54 Would young Ron choose radio today?
    9:29 No more “farm teams”: the disappearance of training grounds
    9:43 Why it is hard to give hopeful advice to broadcasting students
    10:21 Content will always be needed, but the distribution is changing
    11:14 Why existing radio talent are undervalued as content creators
    13:49 The need for young talent and how broadcasters should mentor them
    14:32 Pay reality: when fast food gigs beat full-time radio salaries
    16:16 What actually sells with advertisers now: spots vs digital
    16:43 Tip of the hat to iHeart’s digital operation
    18:16 Why local personalities like Moose still beat automation and AI
    19:30 Radio’s built-in advantage: licenses, scarcity, and reach
    20:21 Nashville ice storm: when radio’s immediacy really matters
    20:42 Stations off the air and the business impact
    22:09 How Jack and Y’all stay “local” with limited live staff
    23:32 Are big groups more invested in digital than in their over-the-air product?
    25:14 HD Radio, subchannels, and having transmitters but no content
    28:06 When digital investment does not flow back to better radio
    29:39 “Facebook is free”: social replacing traditional marketing budgets
    30:59 How Jack and Y’all actually use social media and street teams
    32:27 The blurry line between promotion and spam in social feeds
    33:17 Why putting sponsors on as guests hurts host credibility
    34:21 Remembering Phil Valentine and why honesty on air works
    36:17 What traditional music radio has that Spotify and Apple Music do not
    36:34 Personality, locality, and effortless music discovery
    38:59 Contests, trips, and experiences listeners cannot buy themselves
    39:12 Turning Moose into a recognizable, real-life brand
    42:12 Launching Y’all and tapping the 80s–2000s country lane
    46:16 How competition in Nashville country radio shifted
    48:03 Inside baseball: KDF, WSM, iHeart, and market strategy
    50:00 Moving Big D & Bubba and how audience migration could have been handled
    54:05 Using a powerful signal well vs treating it like an afterthought
    54:48 Ron’s favorite formats to program and why they still excite him
    56:00 How he fell into adult hits and Jack-style radio
    58:00 Why adult hits plus 90s country is his dream combination
    59:27 Wrap up and closing thoughts
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