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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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  • Bennie Shipley: From Small-Town Radio to Country Music Legends :: Ep 27 Circling the Drain Podcast

    Bennie Shipley: From Small-Town Radio to Country Music Legends :: Ep 27 Circling the Drain Podcast
    Feb 25 2026
    Radio veteran and voiceover pro Bennie Shipley joins Johnny B, Jay and Jim for a deep dive into the golden age of radio, the rise of country music superstars, and the evolving world of voiceover in the age of AI.Starting as a 15-year-old kid at WLCK in Scottsville, Kentucky, Benny went on to WCDS, became a hometown celebrity in high school, and eventually made the massive leap to powerhouse Nashville station WSM. Along the way he worked alongside legends like Harold Hensley, Ralph Emery, Marty Robbins, Lefty Frizzell, Alabama, Reba McEntire, and many more.Bennie shares hilarious and heartfelt behind-the-scenes stories: stars tossing pebbles at the studio window to get on the air, Marty Robbins prank-calling the station, early days of Alabama before their first hits, and the creative chaos of producing a full “Country Christmas Carol” with country stars on reel-to-reel tape.He also opens up about building a successful national voiceover career, losing part of his vocal range, rebuilding it with help from Vanderbilt’s voice clinic, landing a huge McDonald’s campaign, and his honest take on how AI is impacting human voice talent today.If you love classic country, radio history, behind-the-scenes music industry stories, and real talk about the future of voiceover, this episode is for you.Timed Highlights 0:00 – Opening banter and intro to “Circling the Drain” with guest Bennie Shipley 2:30 – Growing up in Scottsville, Kentucky and starting in radio at 15 3:40 – Becoming popular in high school after landing a job at WCDS 4:50 – First radio paycheck, buying a color TV, and early radio memories 6:00 – Glasgow days, part-time to full-time, and a generous station owner 7:20 – Landing at WSM in Nashville and working with Harold Hensley 10:30 – Culture shock: small-town kid meets big-city country stars 12:00 – Marty Robbins stories, late-night calls, and emotional listener reactions 14:00 – Waylon, Willie, and Kristofferson at the door… and one unforgettable “no” 16:00 – Lefty Frizzell’s praise, friendship, and a heartbreaking last phone call 17:30 – Discovering Alabama before they were famous and spinning “I Want to Come Over” 19:20 – Early visits from “The Alabama Band” and watching their rise 21:00 – Music director days at WSIX and getting in trouble for playing unknown artists 22:30 – Programming battles and ultimately being proven right about Alabama 23:30 – Working with Gerry House, Jerry Minchew, and legendary Nashville radio voices 26:00 – WSM moves, Music Country Radio Network, and working with Charlie Douglas 28:30 – Creating a full “Country Christmas Carol” with country stars 30:00 – Producing on reel-to-reel: razor blades, tape, and homemade sound effects 31:40 – The Country Music Hall of Fame archives and the lost master tape 33:10 – Theater of the mind and why radio was magical before cameras 35:00 – Transitioning from radio to serious voiceover work 37:00 – Early feedback, blunt advice on appearance, and refining the “whole package” 39:10 – Breaking into studio work at Sound Shop and earning respect the hard way 41:20 – Losing vocal range and the scary moment in a session you can’t deliver 42:50 – Vanderbilt voice clinic, scopes, therapy, and rebuilding the voice 44:30 – Strange but effective vocal exercises: water, straws, and “curly” sounds 45:40 – Rethinking delivery: moving out of “radio voice” into higher, lighter reads 46:40 – Landing a major McDonald’s national campaign and how it changed his life 48:20 – Paying off debt, buying a condo, and the chain of events that led to meeting his wife 49:50 – Gratitude for songwriter/producer Milton Blackford and “Me and My RC” 50:50 – Reflecting on a full career and the importance of documenting radio history 53:10 – Being called a “legend,” radio luncheons, and old connections resurfacing 54:30 – AI, radio’s future, and what today’s tech is missing: human nuance 55:30 – Why authenticity, vinyl, and real voices still matter to younger audiences 56:30 – Wrap-up, where to find “Circling the Drain,” and closing thoughts with Benny Find more episodes and extras at: circlingthedrain.netFollow 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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  • Radio Sales Gone Wild, Groupies, and Legendary Local Ads :: Ep 26 Circling the Drain Podcast

    Radio Sales Gone Wild, Groupies, and Legendary Local Ads :: Ep 26 Circling the Drain Podcast
    Feb 18 2026

    From coked-up sales reps in limos to Dolly Parton impostors and “attributes” pressed against the studio glass, this episode dives deep into the wild world of radio sales and promotions. Johnny B, Jay Harper, and James Patrick McCarthy trade war stories from small-market radio, over-the-top salespeople, unforgettable clients, and the local commercial legends who became stars in their own right.


    Timed Highlights

    0:00 Cold open: “She had sales skills… and a certain attribute”

    0:31 Welcome to Circling the Drain

    2:00 Herb Tarlek, WKRP, and the classic radio salesperson stereotype

    3:45 First time seeing coke in a limo (and it wasn’t Coca-Cola)

    4:50 Small-market radio: doing on-air plus sales

    5:45 Marriages, selling yourself, and buyer’s remorse

    6:50 The Bronx closer: high-pressure but top-producing sales rep

    7:55 Mary Garland, bug costumes, and the giant cockroach on the desk

    10:16 Linda Biggers and “attributes” on the studio glass (1983 flashback)

    13:25 Could that even happen today? Reverse harassment and boundaries

    14:20 Beautiful radio groupie, fake Dolly Parton, and the Birmingham prank

    18:20 Salespeople who ignore the “do not interrupt the show” rule

    19:55 Production directors vs sales: copy, strategy, and bad client ideas

    24:15 “Human highlighter” sales rep and the mystery golf-course spot

    26:20 Mulch ads, name repetition, and an award-winning campaign

    28:20 Why client-voiced spots and kid voices often go wrong

    30:55 Grocery ads, lazy copy, and reading straight from the newspaper

    32:00 Edgy grocery read: pantyhose “next to the best thing”

    32:35 Local legends: Price LeBlanc, Darrell Waltrip, and car dealer catchphrases

    35:20 Emma’s Florist and the Watson’s girl in the hot tub

    37:00 Husband-and-wife furniture store and selling via baby pictures

    39:00 Car sales, knocking down walls, and disarming skeptical buyers

    40:30 Christopher Walken test drive and absurd dealership patter

    42:02 Snow in Tennessee and episode wrap-up

    42:30 Where to find Circling the Drain online (site and socials)


    Follow Johnny B:

    https://www.facebook.com/john.e.bozeman

    Follow Jay Harper:

    https://www.facebook.com/harperjeff

    Follow Jim:

    www.jmvos.com


    Circling The Drain is produced by It's Your Show dot Co

    www.itsyourshow.co
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    43 m
  • Podcasts vs Radio, Nashville Stories, and the New Media Gold Rush :: Ep 25 Circling the Drain Podcast

    Podcasts vs Radio, Nashville Stories, and the New Media Gold Rush :: Ep 25 Circling the Drain Podcast
    Feb 11 2026

    In this episode of Circling The Drain, Johnny B, Jay Harper, and Jim McCarthy dive deep into the evolution of media: from old-school radio and movie theaters to long-form podcasts and YouTube creators. They talk Joe Rogan’s three-hour conversations, why podcasts feel more authentic than corporate radio, the rise of independent creators, and how celebrities have lost their monopoly on “cool.”


    Along the way, they share classic Nashville industry stories, memorable movie-theater moments, and real talk about niches, sponsors, and the future of podcasting. If you love behind-the-scenes media talk, Music City lore, and smart banter about where content is headed, this one’s for you.


    Timed highlights (chapters)


    00:00 – Why long-form podcasts work and the Joe Rogan effect

    01:00 – Welcome to Circling The Drain and hitting 1,000 Facebook followers

    02:15 – Live event plans, swag, and possible dancing “girls”

    03:10 – Why podcasts feel more real than corporate radio

    05:35 – Borrowing the casual Joe Rogan-style intro for their own show

    06:50 – Saving Nashville’s stories so they don’t “circle the drain”

    08:50 – Donald Trump, Joe Rogan, Bill Clinton, and the politics of “being cool”

    12:00 – How podcasts bypass mainstream media gatekeepers

    13:55 – Relaxed rooms, real stories, and uncensored guest moments

    14:58 – Sponsors, networks, and the cost of giving up independence

    16:40 – Indie podcasters, Casey Anthony, and what you can’t air

    18:30 – Releases, legal gray areas, and learning from Howard Stern

    21:25 – Does a podcast really need video to succeed?

    22:50 – Radio faces, self-deprecating humor, and old radio war stories

    24:20 – Too many podcasts? Why niche and interest-based content win

    27:15 – The decline of movie theaters and the streaming habit

    28:50 – Marvel, Star Wars, and the magic of audience reactions

    31:20 – Missing the big moment because you had to hit the bathroom

    32:40 – Jaws, The Exorcist, and when movies truly scared people

    33:45 – What we lose when we lose the shared theater experience

    34:55 – New media vs Hollywood and the Markiplier “Iron Lung” moment

    38:00 – How TV shows like “Nashville” reshaped the city’s image

    40:20 – Behind-the-scenes Nashville TV stories and diva moments

    45:00 – Reese Witherspoon, Music Row, and early film memories

    50:20 – Modern TV, Law & Order, and aging into “get off my lawn”

    51:40 – Schitt’s Creek, Christopher Guest mockumentaries, and Spinal Tap 2

    53:00 – What podcasts the guys actually listen to

    55:20 – Interest-based media, Gary V, and why you must aircheck yourself

    56:40 – Joe Rogan, business pods, and the power of authenticity

    58:00 – Johnny B’s favorite artist podcasts and “jacking around”

    58:45 – Launching a niche redfishing podcast: Setting The Hook

    1:00:10 – Fly fishing shows, sponsors, and how deep niches can go

    1:00:46 – Why most new podcasts never make it past a few episodes

    1:02:00 – Insurance, bowhunting, and how to find a money-making niche

    1:03:26 – Knowing your audience and just letting proven talent work

    1:04:30 – Who actually listens to Circling The Drain

    1:06:08 – Why these stories matter and where to find the show


    Follow Johnny B:

    https://www.facebook.com/john.e.bozeman

    Follow Jay Harper:

    https://www.facebook.com/harperjeff

    Follow Jim:

    www.jmvos.com


    Circling The Drain is produced by It's Your Show dot Co

    www.itsyourshow.co
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