Admittedly cheating death a few times, the longtime Nashville top-hatted music maestro explains why he’s
never been happier. Founder of the critic-described, “unapologetic indie punk outfit,” Government Cheese, the
prolific songwriter and author explores what it was like creating the band at Western Kentucky University 40
years ago. His two acoustic performances in-studio bookend a large bandwidth of soul-searching and silly

ballads, releasing his 9 th solo album which he calls his best work. Now with 63 years of treading this earth,
Tommy is well-known in Nashville music circles and beyond. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY ROCK ‘N ROLL
SCARED PEOPLE, TO COVER OR NOT TO COVER, ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S RARE SMILE, A
MYSTERIOUS PHONE CALL, AND HOW TWO RANDOM WORDS LED TO A SONG.

Admittedly a 68-year-old trapped in a 12-year old’s body, Chapman reflects on his early Oklahoma/Texas
upbringing that led him to Nashville nearly 50 years ago. Almost kicked out of bible college, he found early
success in the contemporary Christian music scene, writing number one songs including one with former wife
Amy Grant. He parlayed his quick wit and likability into an 800-show run as host of TNN’s Prime Time
Country. The Dove Award winner explains what he would tell his 18-year-old self, and why he’s spending so
much time in Columbia, Tennessee. AMONG THE TOPICS: DOES JESUS’ WINE INCLUDE ALCOHOL?,
FLYING SOLO AT AGE 12, HITTING DONUTS INTO THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM CROWD WITH A GOLF
CLUB, AND WHY HE’S NOT THREATENED BY A.I.

A “Big Sis” to many of the Tennessee Titans during the early glory years, Tresa admits that a career in football
was never on her radar. The New Mexico native, who moved to Nashville to (yep, you guessed it), has
parlayed her time in the NFL to a successful luxury brand consulting firm, her own. Revealing how a brief,
abusive marriage made her stronger and an expert in crisis management, Tresa gives simple advice for
navigating a PR nightmare. AMONG THE TOPICS: WARDROBE MALFUNCTION, KARAOKE GO TO,
SINKING SERVICE MERCHANDISE AND WHY STATUS QUO IS NOT OKAY.

John’s office view is an envious one, looking out at adoring audiences around the world celebrating The
Monkees incredible six-decade musical extravaganza. That’s a long way from being a fired pawnbroker, and
pizza delivery guy working the 80’s heavy metal scene in Los Angeles. This high energy, animated, often
hilarious conversation, now available on YouTube (Search: Second Cup of Joe and John and look for the
black/orange logo) reveals how he landed in bands for Donna Summer, Wynonna, Tanya, and Rick Springfield.
Details of how he met his wife will have you believing in second chances. AMONG THE TOPICS:
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR ON THE ROAD, NIGHTS AT THE LIPSTICK LOUNGE, MEETING DE NIRO,
THE JAPANESE ROLLING STONES AND WHY THE AUDITION OF HIS LIFE ALMOST DIDN’T HAPPEN.

Who can teach swimming lessons without a pool during Covid? Brenda, that’s who. The Marietta, Georgia native has loved the water since birth. The Auburn University graduate explains why her career path to leading the Nashville Dolphins wasn’t a straight 50-meter freestyle race. The nonprofits mission of teaching children and adults with special needs has impacted thousands of people since 2003. As the only full-time staffer, Brenda explains the many (swim) caps she wears as she prepares to impact thousands more. AMONG THE TOPICS: AN ALARMING DROWNING RATE, WHY SHE’S CONSIDERED “EXTRA”, CORN DOG DAY, SNOW TUBING, AND MEETING BOB HOPE.

“We can be broke anywhere, so why not Nashville?” were the fateful words from Tony’s wife Jamyi some 40 years ago.
Once packed up from Thunderbolt, Georgia it didn’t take long for the aspiring singer/songwriter (and UPS worker) to
have a chance run-in with Garth Brooks. Tony explains the quirky inspiration for writing “The Dance,” which is among
his four #1 country chart toppers and Brook’s admitted signature song. Dolly, Reba, Emmylou, Trisha, Patty Loveless and
Lainey Wilson have all recorded his songs. Not bad for a journalism major. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY YOU CAN’T PICK
AND CHOOSE YOUR MEMORIES, DISCOVERING THERE ARE TWO NINE O’CLOCKS, A 1967 OPEL KADET, AND WHY A
TEENAGE SUMMER GAVE HIM KEYS TO THE KINGDOM.

Bagging groceries at Kroger to a Hall of Fame sportwriting career? Mike explains why there aren’t any steps in between
and takes a deep dive into why he has survives and thrives in an endangered profession. A Middle Tennessee native,
Mike has interviewed a Who’s Who including Muhammed Ali, Arnold Palmer, Walter Payton and Bo Jackson revealing
which basketball legend tops his list. Admitting to burn out, listen to why a world record deer helped rekindle his love
for reporting. Nobody in Nashville-area sports journalism has covered more games and met more deadlines than this
son of a guitar player. AMONG THE TOPICS: GOLF IS NOT AN OPTION, PLAYING SEMI-TOUGH FOOTBALL, A BEATLES
REUNION, ON THE VANDY BEAT (DOWN), AND NEWSPAPER’S EVOLVING BUSINESS MODEL.

Don’t dare tell this self-made media business mogul that radio has gone the way of Blockbuster. Proof that Tony was
always going to be a high achiever, he built a radio station at 13-years old in his Ft. Wayne, Indiana basement. Every day
since he’s been either on the airwaves or managing radio stations, launching Kensington Digital Media in 2011.
Currently owning a dozen call letters including WHPY-FM Hippie Radio in Nashville, he’s half of “Nashville’s Morning
Show with Pam & Tony” on the Hippie. With five children and ten grandchildren, Tony and wife Leann continue to
manage day-to-day operations of one of Nashville’s media mainstays. AMONG THE TOPICS; WHY HE NEVER WAS A
SMOKER OR A DRINKER; MEETING THE HOME RUN KING WHILE UPSETTING HIS WIFE; CHEER, CHEER FOR OLD NOTRE
DAME AND HOW COVID LED HIM TO EARNING HIS PILOT’S LICENSE.