Circling The Drain

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.co

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

    2D AGO

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

    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 Highlights1:44 Ron Allen introduced and his Jack FM background2:31 Jack FM hits 20 years in Nashville and the power of simple billboards3:24 Why some stations still get branding and billboards wrong4:15 Suites, perks, and how radio culture has changed over the years5:31 Company culture: radio vs non-radio employers6:37 What radio felt like in the 80s and 90s compared to today8:16 Cost cutting, AI, and multi-market programming on the horizon8:54 Would young Ron choose radio today?9:29 No more “farm teams”: the disappearance of training grounds9:43 Why it is hard to give hopeful advice to broadcasting students10:21 Content will always be needed, but the distribution is changing11:14 Why existing radio talent are undervalued as content creators13:49 The need for young talent and how broadcasters should mentor them14:32 Pay reality: when fast food gigs beat full-time radio salaries16:16 What actually sells with advertisers now: spots vs digital16:43 Tip of the hat to iHeart’s digital operation18:16 Why local personalities like Moose still beat automation and AI19:30 Radio’s built-in advantage: licenses, scarcity, and reach20:21 Nashville ice storm: when radio’s immediacy really matters20:42 Stations off the air and the business impact22:09 How Jack and Y’all stay “local” with limited live staff23:32 Are big groups more invested in digital than in their over-the-air product?25:14 HD Radio, subchannels, and having transmitters but no content28:06 When digital investment does not flow back to better radio29:39 “Facebook is free”: social replacing traditional marketing budgets30:59 How Jack and Y’all actually use social media and street teams32:27 The blurry line between promotion and spam in social feeds33:17 Why putting sponsors on as guests hurts host credibility34:21 Remembering Phil Valentine and why honesty on air works36:17 What traditional music radio has that Spotify and Apple Music do not36:34 Personality, locality, and effortless music discovery38:59 Contests, trips, and experiences listeners cannot buy themselves39:12 Turning Moose into a recognizable, real-life brand42:12 Launching Y’all and tapping the 80s–2000s country lane46:16 How competition in Nashville country radio shifted48:03 Inside baseball: KDF, WSM, iHeart, and market strategy50:00 Moving Big D & Bubba and how audience migration could have been handled54:05 Using a powerful signal well vs treating it like an afterthought54:48 Ron’s favorite formats to program and why they still excite him56:00 How he fell into adult hits and Jack-style radio58:00 Why adult hits plus 90s country is his dream combination59:27 Wrap up and closing thoughts

    1h 2m
  2. Hauntings in Nashville: Hank Williams’ House, Ghost Cats, and Messages from Beyond :: Ep 28 Circling the Drain Podcast

    MAR 4

    Hauntings in Nashville: Hank Williams’ House, Ghost Cats, and Messages from Beyond :: Ep 28 Circling the Drain Podcast

    From Civil War battlefields to the legendary Hank Williams house on Franklin Road, this episode of Circling The Drain dives deep into hauntings, strange coincidences, and emotional encounters with the other side. Johnny B, Jay Harper, and Jim McCarthy swap eerie and heartfelt stories, including:   – Ghostly music in Phil Valentine’s old cabin   – Cold rooms and strange phenomena in Hank and Audrey Williams’ home   – A child’s disembodied “Mom” in the middle of the night   – A ghost cat that still roams a family home   – A terrifying choking encounter in a haunted Arizona hotel   – Dreams, premonitions, and final goodbyes from parents, friends, and radio legends   They also touch on ley lines, New Orleans voodoo, Civil War and Revolutionary War history, and why Middle Tennessee may be one of the most spiritually active regions in America. If you’ve ever wondered whether loved ones can reach out after they’re gone, or why certain places just feel heavy, this episode is for you. 02:25 TV news stories, anchors with no pants, and pre-show haunting chat   03:06 Phil Valentine’s haunted cabin and mysterious violin music   04:43 Blood in the dirt: Civil War battlefields around Middle Tennessee   05:37 Cannonballs through walls and soldiers hung in the trees   06:15 Hank Williams sightings at the Ryman and ghost stories on the Opry   06:43 Inside the Hank Williams house on Franklin Road   08:13 The record slows down, temperature drops, and the room turns freezing   09:48 Was it Hank Sr. or Audrey Williams haunting the house?   09:59 Audrey’s strange death, unpaid taxes, and a bedroom that stayed cold   11:07 Partygoers who swear they saw Audrey among them   12:17 Cancelled checks in the attic and lost Hank-era artifacts   13:15 Using the Hank house as the ultimate pickup line   13:57 The light-up “Williams” bar and the home’s later famous owners   14:30 Music Row history and the loss of classic studios like the Sound Shop   15:24 An older Gallatin home, a ghost child’s “Mom” and the phantom cat   17:20 Anniversary trip through haunted Arizona hotels   19:13 The Prescott hotel choking incident and an angry prostitute’s room   20:59 Taps on the shoulder at the San Carlo in Phoenix   23:13 Songwriter Gary Gentry, summoning Hank Williams, and “The Ride”   24:12 Opry performance of “The Ride” that blacked out the Opryland complex   24:53 Audrey’s line that became “The whole world calls me Hank”   25:53 Haunted office building at 1111 on Music Row and the lonely sisters   26:36 How Nashville and Music Row have transformed over the years   27:19 Jim’s wife and early apartment hauntings in Nashville   29:17 Blacklight evidence of something dark under the carpet   30:09 New houses, old graves, and why everywhere might be a burial ground   30:21 Being buried on your own property in Tennessee and HOA jokes   31:08 Growing up in Connecticut vs. haunting-rich Southern states   31:58 Kansas hauntings and pioneer tragedies   32:23 New Orleans, Charleston, voodoo, slavery, and haunted cities   35:04 Marie Laveau’s grave and cemetery tourism gone too far   35:35 Celebrity graves, offerings, and questionable “tributes”   35:48 Ley lines, Topeka, Nashville, and energy crossings   37:10 Do spirits linger? The group’s take on the paranormal   37:18 Jim’s brother, a psychic, and a dream of their father   38:34 A promised breath on the neck after death that actually happened   40:30 A mother asking permission to die and passing the next morning   43:10 A last-minute decision to visit Dad just before he passed   44:36 A father’s final advice about appreciating time and people   45:01 The day Johnny lost his best friend, Dave White   46:07 Sudden death of a radio mentor and seeing him at the station   48:05 Praying for Phil Valentine and a feeling that “everything’s going to be okay”   49:05 Interpreting peace as a sign of a loved one’s safe passing   49:50 Repeated dreams of Phil and why some people show up more than others   50:15 Dream appearances by parents that feel more like visits than dreams   52:27 Hugging Mom in dreams that feel absolutely real   53:13 A dream of Phil checking on his son and Susan confirming the details   54:56 A Christmas card from Phil and a layoff ten minutes later   55:27 Breaking the heaviness with humor about haunting Jim’s dreams   55:39 Vegas, the mob, and bodies under new construction   56:18 Lake Mead receding and bodies in barrels   56:37 Johnny’s fascination with the mob and Michael Franzese   57:09 Jim’s Henry Hill story at the Spearmint Rhino   59:00 The Godfather bit, Philadelphia, and a real mob warning   59:54 Mob involvement in making The Godfather and “The Offer” series   1:00:59 Haunted bungalows near a dam in Chattanooga and nervous dogs   1:03:13 Why women and children often sense things first   1:03:21 Dogs reacting on the day Johnny’s grandfather died   1:04:04 Threatening to haunt listeners who do not like and subscribe   1:04:18 How to find Circling The Drain, social media, and sponsorships   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

    1h 5m
  3. Bennie Shipley: From Small-Town Radio to Country Music Legends :: Ep 27 Circling the Drain Podcast

    FEB 25

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

    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.net 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

    58 min
  4. Radio Sales Gone Wild, Groupies, and Legendary Local Ads :: Ep 26 Circling the Drain Podcast

    FEB 18

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

    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

    43 min
  5. Podcasts vs Radio, Nashville Stories, and the New Media Gold Rush :: Ep 25 Circling the Drain Podcast

    FEB 11

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

    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

    1h 7m
  6. Ice Storms, Airwaves And Radio Wars :: Ep 24 Circling the Drain Podcast

    FEB 4

    Ice Storms, Airwaves And Radio Wars :: Ep 24 Circling the Drain Podcast

    Fresh off a nasty Nashville ice storm, Johnny B, Jay, and Jim unpack winter chaos, government blame, and why people still run to live talk radio when things get dangerous. From Phil Valentine tornado stories and Sheryl Crow calling out NES, to THC cookie misadventures, potholes, the Cherokee Nation fixing roads, and the slow death of music radio, this one is equal parts war story and radio therapy. Highlights:   – Ice storms, tornadoes, and staying on the air when everyone else is stuck   – Sheryl Crow vs NES, cloud-seeding conspiracies, and Trump as scapegoat   – TDOT, busted axles, and how a tribe fixed what a city wouldn’t   – THC cookies, on-air paranoia, and learning your limits   – Being undervalued by management and realizing your leverage in radio   – Why talk radio may be the last moat left in broadcasting 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

    1h 2m
  7. Divorce, Nashville, and “Now What?” w/Brenda Golden :: Ep 23 Circling The Drain Podcast

    JAN 28

    Divorce, Nashville, and “Now What?” w/Brenda Golden :: Ep 23 Circling The Drain Podcast

    What happens when your life flips upside down at 50? Former Oak Ridge Boys insider and Nashville industry pro Brenda Golden joins Circling the Drain to talk about starting over in her golden years. Brenda shares how a painful divorce, a cross-country move to Austin, and a complete career reboot led to her new book, “Now What?”. Along the way, she pulls back the curtain on life with William Lee Golden, working around Garth Brooks at his peak, the impact of Pam Lewis and Lib Hatcher (Elizabeth Travis), and how a little movie called “God’s Not Dead” became a turning point. If you’ve ever lost a job, a marriage, or a sense of who you are and thought, “Now what?”, this conversation is for you. Timed highlights:   1:10 Brenda’s book origin story and turning 50 in chaos   2:40 Moving from Nashville to Austin and finding an arts-first city   3:55 South by Southwest and representing artists at the festival   5:10 Brenda’s early music-business days and Nashville connections   6:40 How she met William Lee Golden and joined the Oak Ridge Boys   8:30 Marriage, family life, and their son Solomon’s path to medicine   9:40 Why Solomon chose EMT/paramedic work over music   11:55 Ongoing ties with the Oak Ridge Boys and concern for Richard Sterban   13:20 Joe Bonsall’s passing and helping him land his first book deal   14:30 Crossing paths with Jay at MCA in the mid-80s   15:10 Becoming William’s personal assistant and the MCA solo record   16:00 Meeting powerhouse publicist/manager Pam Lewis   17:30 Hitting rock bottom financially and asking Pam for a job   19:00 “Do you want a career or a paycheck?” – Pam’s tough-love moment   20:10 Learning PR, marketing, and sponsorships around Garth Brooks   21:35 How that mentorship permanently changed Brenda’s career   22:30 Reinventing at 50 and reaching out to Lib Hatcher (Elizabeth Travis)   24:00 Lib’s advice: “You’re going to have to reinvent yourself”   25:40 The film “God’s Not Dead” and its unexpected impact on Brenda   28:00 Feeling seen by God in the middle of a breakdown   30:30 Lib’s own reinvention and success in film and Pure Flix   32:40 Moving to Austin, turning 62, and what life looks like now   34:10 Meeting and briefly working with Frank Stallone   36:40 Longstanding friendships and business ties back in Nashville   38:30 Why Brenda wrote “Now What?” and who it’s really for   40:40 Finding hope, purpose, and community after major life changes   42:40 Two-stepping in Texas, strong dance partners, and playful banter   43:40 Wrap-up, where to find “Now What?”, and Circling the Drain outro 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

    45 min
  8. Bill Cuomo: From “Bette Davis Eyes” to Barbra, Skynyrd & Studio War Stories :: Ep 22 Circling the Drain

    JAN 21

    Bill Cuomo: From “Bette Davis Eyes” to Barbra, Skynyrd & Studio War Stories :: Ep 22 Circling the Drain

    Legendary keyboardist, writer, and producer Bill Cuomo joins Circling The Drain to share six decades of music-industry stories. From crafting the iconic intros to “Bette Davis Eyes” and “Oh Sherrie” to working with Alabama, Trace Adkins, Herb Alpert, Barbra Streisand, Little River Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd**, and more, Bill walks through the evolution of recording from analog to digital, lawsuits with major brands, and why he prefers the studio over the road.   He also opens up about surviving Catholic school, building a dome house in the forest, moving from LA to Nashville, and what AI means for today’s musicians. Candid, funny, and brutally honest. **Episode Highlights:**   - 0:04:18 – Leaving LA and choosing Nashville   - 0:06:31 – Building a 5,500 sq ft Arrington home and basement studio   - 0:09:37 – Alabama, Trace Adkins, and “firing” himself from country   - 0:15:43 – Becoming “the intro guy” and tape-era risks   - 0:16:20 – Crafting the “Oh Sherrie” intro at home   - 0:21:57 – Analog vs. digital and why he kept his console   - 0:29:38 – Watching Little Richard destroy pianos nightly   - 0:32:58 – Why he prefers the studio to the road   - 0:38:24 – “Welcome to Tennessee” and handshake deals   - 0:40:07 – Suing Ford and J. Walter Thompson over “Oh Sherrie”   - 1:02:27 – Gospel work and being a “recovering Catholic”   - 1:10:36 – Trace Adkins and Nashville’s work ethic   - 1:13:05 – Inside the Barbra Streisand / Kim Carnes duet   - 1:24:54 – Reimagining “Bette Davis Eyes”   - 1:30:23 – AI, voices, and the future of music   - 1:33:30 – Skynyrd, Ed King, and “Sweet Home Alabama” money   Listen and subscribe at www.circlingthedrain.net 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

    1h 39m
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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.co

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  • Creator
    John E. Bozeman & Jay Harper
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025

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