Second Cup of Joe...and John

Patrick Cassidy – Actor, Producer/Director

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Hollywood royalty is alive and well at the Franklin Theatre where Patrick reigns as Artistic Director of the Studio
Tenn Theatre Company. Second of three sons of Broadway star Jack Cassidy and Oscar-winner Shirley
Jones, the former high school quarterback (he once led the nation in passing) delves into what it’s like growing
up along teenage heart throbs brothers David, Shaun and Ryan. This California transplant also explains how
Covid factored into his growing love for Middle Tennessee. AMONG THE TOPICS: A ROGUE SHOPPING
CART, BEING JACQUELINE BISSET’S LOVER, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, DTF ST. LOUIS AND HIS
ALTERNATE UNIVERSE CAREER.

Adam Zocks – St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville Race Director

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Aside from Pro/College football games and the occasional NASCAR race, the biggest one-day sporting event
is Nashville’s spring marathon event. Now in its 26 th year, more than 25,000 participants are expected to flood
the city streets, not to mention thousands of volunteers and bystanders. Watch and listen to the guy who
helped launch the extravagance back in 2000, learning all the logistics it takes to pull it off. The co-hosts have
a combined 25 appearances (John 25 times /Joe 0 times) offering differing perspectives of being a participant
and spectator. AMONG THE TOPICS: WORLD MUSIC EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT, ULTIMATE
DINNER GUESTS, GO-TO RUNNING SONGS, A DOGGY DASH MESS, AND CIGARETTES AT THE 23 RD
MILE.

Iroquois Steeplechase Chief Marking Officer Autumn Eklond & Race Chairman Dwight Hall

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Celebrating its 85th year, The Iroquois Steeplechase is Middle Tennessee’s social event of the year. Oh, it also
raises millions of dollars for charities including the Monroe Carel Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Learn
the incredible backstory of how it came to be, and what’s new for 2026 (hint: it involves live music). Hear
Autumn’s emotional connection to the horse racing extravaganza while Dwight, the 1977 Champion, reveals
what it takes to compete at the highest level. If you have attended or plan to, this is a must watch/listen tutorial
doing a deep dive on the Percy Warner Park annual spectacle. AMONG THE TOPICS: STEALING A
NEIGHBOR’S HORSE, FOX HUNTING WITH YOUR WIFE, ORIGIN OF THE HATS, CHANGING ITS NEW
TUNE FOR 2026, AND I COULDA BEEN AN OLYMPIAN

Beverly Keel – Dean of MTSU’s Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The daughter of a long-time Nashville Banner journalist, little did this Donelson native know she would follow in
her father’s footsteps, forging an even wider path. Becoming a “go to” print journalist covering the music
business 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 warped
speed. Find out how she does it and enjoy learning how a Nashville girl becomes a titan in a male dominated
business. AMONG THE TOPICS: LAWN CARE ADVICE, MAKING $3.35 AN HOUR, ELVIS THE PELVIS,
THE 1986 RED MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE, REUNITING WITH A FORMER STUDENT.

He WALKED 1,000 Miles and Became a BEST SELLER | David Fischette – Author, Entrepreneur & Creative Industry Leader

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000

It was a health challenge that led this longtime California resident to write a book that’s now a best seller on
Amazon. The 1,000-mile walk (1,350 miles) spawned reflective standalone vignettes with each ending with a
question. Founding a creative agency now more than 40 years old, David’s professional and personal life
pivoted with a move to Nashville to be closer to his 3 daughters. Little did he know how disruptive his life
would become, challenging family relationships while starting new ones. Admitting he was a jerk at times, he
reveals a raw self-evaluation. AMONG THE TOPICS: TRAVEL HORROR STORIES, WHAT TURNING 60
DOES TO A PERSON, EPIPHANY MOMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL, AND BECOMING A FATHER AGAIN.

Kelly Sutton – National Radio/TV/Podcast Entertainment Personality

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Breaking her promise of never doing mornings in the media again led this uber-diversified entertainment
journalist to Nashville. The first full-time female announcer of the Grand Ole Opry, Kelly explains why being
fired (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 favorite
music morphed from rap to the country genre. Day brightener spoiler alert: There are simply too many laughs
to count in this episode. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY YOU BETTER WAVE, THE KEY TO CONTACTING
DOLLY, BEST ADVICE FOR BEING A MOM, AND BREAKING THROUGH A GRAND OLE OPRY CEILING.

Tennessee Titan All-Pro Becomes ENTREPRENEUR - Keith Bulluck

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000

While roaming the field and intercepting passes for 11 years in the NFL, this former Titans #1 draft selection
now 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 the
good and bad seasons in pro football and why he never was a trash talker. His boyish enthusiasm hasn’t left
him in this quirky, covering all subjects, conversation. AMONG THE TOPICS: MOVING TO ESPACES, NO
RULES MEDIA, A MONKEY AT THE ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, PREMATURE FIREWORKS AT A PLAYOFF
GAME, MAKING AN OLYMPIC BID, HAZING PACMAN, AND DINNER WITH DEAD PEOPLE.

CEO Accidentally Makes AMAZING CREATINE | Mark Faulkner – CEO & Founder of Vireo Systems

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000

A happy scientific accident a couple dozen years ago led to Faulkner sending a seismic jolt through the holistic
health supplement industry. Creatine, the most important supplement you can take according to Mark, is at the
front of his business, but it also manufactures laundry detergent, acne medicine, feminine hygiene and pet pain
relief products. The Nashville resident (and hockey nut) reflects on his fascinating journey into holistic
products, and why they are game changers for those who use conventional bodybuilding and recovery brands.
Listen, and you’ll rethink your whole medicine cabinet. AMONG THE TOPICS: THE ROCK’S

ENDORSEMENT, A DAVID VS. GOLIATH COURT VICTORY, WINSTON CHURCHILL, BEWARE OF
CHINESE KNOCKOFFS, AND THE NEXT BIG THING TO POSSIBILITY PREVENT OR TREAT
CONCUSSIONS.

Jeff Fisher – Former Titans & Rams Head Coach, AF1 League Commissioner

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Revealing that “God put that brown thing with laces in my hands when I was about 7 or 8,” one of the best-
known Tennessee sports figures continues to have football a focal point of his life. But there’s so much more
including seven grandchildren (All call him Jeff). With 173 wins in nearly 20 NFL seasons, the California native
turned Tennessee ambassador reflects on the early days of trying to stabilize a nomadic NFL franchise with
rarely told anecdotes. Fast forward, Fisher explains why his current pigskin project should create lasting
memories for the next generation of Middle Tennessee football fans. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY HE
NEVER WEARS HIS SUPER BOWL RING, TURNING DOWN HIS FIRST (AND PROBABLY WOULD HAVE
BEEN LAST) COACHING OFFER, ALERTING ANIMAL CONTROL AT THE TITANS FACILITY, DRAFT
HIJINX WITH THE JAGS, HINTING AT WHO THE TITANS NEXT HEAD COACH SHOULD BE (NOT HIM),
AND THE KLARKSVILLE KATS.

Willy Daunic – Play-by-Play Nashville Predators TV, Radio Host

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Little did the Florida native know that playing video games while toiling in the minor leagues would lay the
foundation for his broadcasting success decades later. Inherently likeable, the former Vanderbilt University
basketball recruit explains how opportunity and luck fused together leading to the Nashville TV and radio
airwaves. Also, he opens up with poise and grace how he copes with the recent death of his wife, Erin.
AMONG THE TOPICS: TURNING DOWN ERIN’S FATHER, DRAFTED BY THE WORLD CHAMPIONS,
WHY MAXIM KUZNETSOV IS A TRICKY HOCKEY NAME, TAKING A PUCK IN THE HEAD, AND A
SPECIAL GIFT FROM VANDY’S FOOTBALL COACH.

You're Chasing the WRONG THINGS - Virgil Herring |Golf Coach/Public Speaker/Author

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The 2-time PGA Tennessee Teacher of the Year continues to broaden his brand with popular TEDx talks,
corporate coaching and two podcasts, “On the Virg” and “The Whole Pro.” While golf is a backdrop, he
unlocks potential to achieve greatness for his clients, regardless of their career paths. He explains the
nuances separating great people, and superstars, and why many people chase the wrong things. AMONG
THE TOPICS, REMEMBERING CHAMINADE, TRIAL BY FIRE AT THE GOLF CHANNEL, HIS PERFECT
PICTURE, WINE APPRECIATION AT MISSISSIPPI STATE AND BE CAREFUL WHO YOU BRING INTO
YOUR LIFE.

Tommy Womack – Singer/Songwriter, Author and Podcaster

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

Gary Chapman – Singer/Songwriter, Former TV Host

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000

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.

Tresa Halbrooks – Founder & President of Legacy Consultants, PR & Events

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0000

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 Billings - Bassist for The Monkees, Music Producer

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0000

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.

Brenda Vroon – Nashville Dolphins Executive Director

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:12:53 +0000

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.

Tony Arata – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:49:29 +0000

“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.

Mike Organ - The Tennessean Sportswriter

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

Tony Richards – Founder/Owner Hippie Radio

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

Jackie Marushka – Marushka Media

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Jackie credits her career ascent to a late afternoon meeting with a boss who she thought was going to fire her. The
New Mexico native reveals what she said in that meeting, along with her other defining moments in a crowded Nashville
public relations scene. Her jam is “moment making that ends up in yielding press” for more than two decades, creating
a boutique and branding agency. Serving on several boards, including the American Music Association, Jackie’s passion
includes striving to break new ground for underserved members of the entertainment community. AMONG THE
TOPICS: OZZIE’S LAST STAND, HOW DOES DICK CLARK EVEN HAPPEN? “BLISSING OUT” ON HALL & OATES, WHAT SHE
THINKS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE MEAN TO ANIMALS, AND BRINGING TELEMUNDO TO THE RED CARPET.

Encore Edition Dan Thomas – WSMV Channel 4 Meteorologist

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:30:00 +0000

(Joe and John have wrecked a car and flown to London since the last recording and need a quick summer hiatus. Enjoy
the March 2 nd release with one of the best TV people in business).

Dan did his first weather forecast at age six and hasn’t stopped since (he is not kidding and has the tape to prove it). A
Boston area native, the Penn State student’s path to Nashville took more twists and turns than a wind-blown
tumbleweed in America’s heartland. A Captain in the U.S. Air Force, he didn’t land his then-ultimate assignment but
doesn’t regret any of his eight moves. Find out what life lesson Tom Brady taught him, while becoming one of the most
respected meteorologists in the country. AMONG THE TOPICS: HIS CRACKER BARREL EPIPHANY, DID HE GET HIS
AUTOGRAPH ORR NOT?, PARENTAL ADVICE FOR ALL YOUR EYES, THE MOMENT HE FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS WIFE, AND
WHY HE HAS A PALM TREE AT OPRYLAND HOTEL BUT DOESN’T KNOW WHERE IT IS.

Walter Egan – Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The son of “Mad Men” advertising parents, the Queens, New York native was at the epicenter of the 1970’s California
music scene. Best known for his 1978 hit single “Magnet and Steel”, Walter has 15 solo albums to his credit and
exponentially more anecdotes reflecting on living the rock ‘n roll lifestyle. 77 years-young July 12th , Egan’s story of
tension in the studio while working with (and dating) Stevie Nicks makes you feel you are in the room with them.
AMONG THE TOPICS: WALT’S MUSIC VAULT, HIS CONNECTION TO A BOND GIRL, WHY HAVING ONE ICONIC HIT ISN’T
A CURSE, AND EAST NASHVILLE MEMORIES.

“Just” Joe & John Edition - June 2025

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

It’s another edition of the longtime buddies flying solo (or is that duo?) covering a ridiculous range of topics such as; the raging speed bump debate, fast food drive-thru hassles, the “YMCA” song, what it’s like to pilot a Lear jet at 45,000 feet, John’s romantic getaway that ends up with a rash, Don Shula’s death stare, that time Bryant Gumbel gave Joe the big blow off, why men flying in flip flops is just dead wrong, wild animals on the loose in Middle Tennessee, and offering free T-shirts. Be part of a future shows by emailing secondcupofjoeandjohn@gmail.com with your comments, likes, dislikes and stories. They would love to hear from you. They are lonely. Enjoy!

Amy Don Billings – Owner/Operator Nashville Jam Session

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This Hendersonville High School “Golden Girl” has a colorful, winding life journey, making her mark as a Nashville area talent
buyer and business owner. There aren’t many challenges she hasn’t answered. Booking a jazz series in Lebanon,
Tennessee? Check. Making a last-minute pitch to launch a shop at Nashville International Airport? Check. Playing with
Charlie Daniels? Check. Launching The Nashvegas Entertainment Group? Check. A must listen is why the “like” button
led her to her husband John Billings (bassist for The Monkeys). AMONG THE TOPICS: HOW A NASVHILLE JAM SESSION
CONCEPT MORPHED INTO REALITY, MAINTAINING THE NASHVILLE WAY, HER HUBBIE’S TEARJERKING COMPLIMENT,
AND WHY SHE WOULD HAVE RUN FAR AWAY WHEN SHE WAS 18.

The ”Just” Joe and John Edition

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 25 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Care to join a couple of guys shooting the breeze? They take the podcast to the next level, asking, begging, imploring
you to email them at secondcupofjoeandjohn@gmail.com or engage on the show’s social media to add to future
conversations. Joe reveals what it was like to be a big-time DJ (John’s words, not Joe’s), favorite concerts, cars, throwing
away Emmy’s, favorite sandwiches, Cam Ward, Garanimals (you remember them), and Dads. Add your two cents.
Guest ideas? Send your thought on all and everything you heard, and they promise to read your response. No response
is too short or too small. Get ready to hear your name on the next “Just” edition!

Terry Bulger – WSMV-TV Feature Reporter (1990-2025)

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 11 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

When “Bulger’s Beat” came on TV, you stopped what you were doing to check it out. The Chicago native brought his
folksy storytelling to Nashville’s NBC affiliate in 1990. For nearly 36 years Terry profiled ordinary people with
extraordinary life lessons. After a road trip to Amarillo and a cup of coffee in Des Moines, Terry explains why Nashville
became home, with TV viewers adding one more smile to their day. His 2005 Taylor Swift interview has become an
internet sensation, but he reveals why he’s most proud of just getting in the car with no story and often created water
cooler conversation the next morning. AMONG THE TOPICS: THE SCENE AT A FORMULA ONE RACE, WHY HE MAY
HAVE SOLD A HOTDOG TO THE POPE (THIS WAS RECORD JUST HOURS BEFORE THE ANNOUNCEMENT), BREAKFAST
WITH A BASEBALL GREAT, TV’S WORST ENEMY, AND A NEW FAVORITE EAST NASHVILLE RESTAURANT.

Lisa Oliver-Gray - Singer & Business Co-Owner

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000

A self-proclaimed “vocal enhancer” Lisa wasn’t cynical enough to launch a career in journalism, her major at Western
Kentucky University (She was on the 5-year plan). The Elizabethton, Kentucky native landed in Nashville with several
singing opportunities including the heavy metal band Warning, only to depart in a dramatic business divorce. She is now
the long time co-owner of Suzie’s Café while her husband runs a non-profit helping people find furniture to restart their
lives. One music critic described her as a “Southern lady who sings with passion, conviction and severe skill.”
AMONG THE TOPICS: GOLFING IN CABO, NEVER DRINKS COFFEE BUT RUNS A COFFEE SHOP, CORVAIR LOVER, AND
WHY HER FAVOTIRE PLACE ON EARTH ISN’T VERY FAR.

Mary Barnes – Marathon Runner with an Amazing Streak

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000

An international hand therapist by trade, this Brentwood resident is among only 10 people to have competed in the
Rock “n” Roll Marathon (either running the full or half) every year since 2000. Admittedly a late bloomer, the 66-year-
old explains her goal is to be the “last man standing,” Mary also reveals why her husband is her inspiration. Her streak
includes fighting adversity, at 7,000 feet, a heartful thank you to a police officer and which competitors should be
tasered (not really). AMONG THE TOPICS: KICKING THE HABIT, WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHOOSE YOUR PARENTS
WISELY, WHY RUNNING ISN’T WHAT TAKES HER TO KENYA, AND HOW RUNNING CLEARS HER MIND.

Chase Akers – Media Producer & Public Speaker

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:07:28 +0000

Don’t throw a pity party for Chase, because he’ll just stand you up, even though he has a “dead leg” (Deadleg Media is the name of his company). Born with cerebral palsy, this Nashville native is leaning into his disability with humor and strength, explaining why misery is beautiful. (Yep, he actually makes a case). Breaking the social media code with recent YouTube videos going viral, this son of a musician chronicles his motorcycle life on the road with relatable tales. You can almost feel the wind in your face, while absorbing a life lesson or two from this likeable young man. Also, I bet he can bench more than you. AMONG THE TOPICS: RIDING TO SCHOOL LISTENING TO JOE ELVIS, WHAT IS JAZZ FUNK? NASHVILLE SHORES CELEBRITY SIGHTING, CLOSE CALLS ON A HARLEY, AND THE LONGEST TWO MINUTES OF A STAND-UP OF A WOULD BE COMEDIAN.

Lisa Maki – Avison Young Commercial Real Estate Company Market Leader

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Few people can claim two elite professional careers in one lifetime. Moving from California to Covington, Tennessee at
an early age, Lisa toured the world as a flight attendant eventually assigned to professional sports teams’ charters. Gold
medal winners, college basketball champions and NBA world champions, are on her aviation resume and yes, the
Tennessee Titans. Pivoting to real estate, Lisa earned her way up through the ranks and now leads one of the top
commercial estate companies with a global footprint. AMONG THE TOPICS: OSAKA, JAPAN HERE I COME. I DO
KARAOKE BUT DON’T REALLY SING. I CAN GET YOU TO THE SUPER BOWL BUT CAN’T WIN IT FOR YOU, AND WY BEING
A WOMAN LEADER IS LIKE A COACH-PLAYER RELATIONSHIP.

Dan Thomas – WSMV Channel 4 Meteorologist

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Pamela Furr - President of the TN Radio Hall of Fame, Veteran Radio Personality

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 22:56:41 +0000

Pamela’s Facebook page states: News Anchor, Writer, Voice Over Artist, Background Singer, Lover of God, Family,
Friends, Wine, and Men. Behind the mic by the age 14, the North Carolina native set her sights on becoming a gospel
songwriter. Her move to Nashville in 1990 led to a variety of careers, all centered on the radio and music industry. Her
voice and signature red hair (she’s been mistakenly for Wynonna) can be heard on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN along with her
duties with the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame. She reveals her early influences and why she’s so passionate about
keeping news reporting above the fray. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHO TOLD HER TO “CHILL CHICK”, REMEMBERING A
BELOVED COLLEAGUE, WHY ATLANTA WAS ONE AND DONE, AND WHY A NORTH CAROLINA GIRL SAYS “ROLL TIDE.”

Charlie McAlexander - Longtime SEC Play-by-Play Announcer and WSMV-TV Sportscaster

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Charlie Mac, (also C-Mac), earned numerous accolades calling games for four SEC schools along with becoming a fan
favorite on WSMV-TV in Nashville. Not bad for a guy who never took a broadcasting class. Admitting that he wasn’t a
great student and driven by fear, the Mississippi native expounds anecdotes regarding some of the biggest names in
sports including Archie Manning and Walter Payton. Recently profiled in Delta Magazine, his career path, in a parallel
universe would have been in the music business, fronting several bands through the decades. AMONG THE TOPICS:
SERIOUS AS A HEART ATTACK, THE NUMBER ONE SONG THAT GOT AWAY, HIS B.S. RULE, AND HIS SPECIAL
RELATIONSHIP WITH SWEETNESS.

Chad Bottorff – Partner at Eakin Commercial Real Estate, Co-Founder of TC CRAFT Tequila

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Many of us have concepts of starting a business from scratch, but few actually do it. Meet Chad Bottorff, a partner at
Eakin Partners Commercial Real Estate since 2001 and co-founder of TC CRAFT Tequila. Chad and his brother Todd were
determined to make an ultra-premium tequila with numerous international tasting awards to follow. Educated at MBA
and The University of the South, Chad began his professional path with the Tennessee Titans coordinating the NFL
team’s travel and training camp before plunging into the real estate development world and becoming a master distiller
or “jimadores.” AMONG THE TOPICS: THE REVIEW OF TOP 5 GOALS FOR 2024, COMING UP WITH A NAME FOR A
SPIRIT AIN’T EASY, PLAYING AGAINST EDDIE GEORGE IN HIGH SCHOOL, ULTIMATE DINNER GUESTS AND WHY CHAD’S
SECOND FAVORITE TEAM HAS TO BE THE TAMPA BAY BUCANEERS (HINT: HIS WIFE IS INVOLVED).

Johnny “Ballpark” Franks – President & CEO Franks Media

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

You would be hard pressed to find a Middle Tennessee sports entity that Johnny hasn’t had some
involvement with since the 1980’s. His passion and opinions are front and center, whether reflecting on
his first sports media job when he was a tween, to his chance encounter with Elvis (THEE, not Joe). With
more than 4,000 radio shows to his credit, the 2025 Tennessee Sportswriters Hall of Fame inductee isn’t
slowing down and soon could add author to his resume. AMONG THE TOPICS: MEETING THE BEAR
AND THE STARE, WHY “BALLPARK” AND OTHER ALIASES, A 5-WEEK HEISMAN STREAK AND WHY A
104.9 DEGREE FEVER DIDN’T KILL HIM.

Blake Fulton – iHeartMedia Executive, Former Sports Talk Radio Host

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Making a name for himself behind a Nashville sports talk radio microphone decades ago, Blake continues to rise in the radio ranks with iHeartMedia. A late 90’s chance meeting with Nashville Banner columnist, the late Joe Biddle, led the Dallas native to the Middle Tennessee airwaves. Managing the ever-changing radio landscape keeps Blake on the road continuing to do what he does best, building relationships. AMONG THE TOPICS: LOCKED OUT OF THE BUILDING DURING A RADIO SHIFT, BECOMING A DANCE DAD, RECURRING BAD DREAMS, THE ULTIMATE DINNER GUEST AND BIGGEST PET PEEVE.

Dennis Holt – Legendary Session Drummer

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

You’ve heard him, but perhaps not heard of him. Dennis Holt has percussion credits spanning 5
decades among the Who’s Who in the music industry. From Vince to Taylor, the self-proclaimed lover of
surfboarding (he’s an LA transplant) and a good French dip, Dennis takes you into some of Nashville’s
most iconic studios. Get to know one of Nashville’s most gifted musicians. AMONG THE TOPICS: JOHN
WAYNE, WALT DISNEY, BEST CAREER ADVICE, MISSION TRIP TRIUMPH, THE LEGENDARY BAND HE
COULD HAVE JOINED BUT DIDN’T.

Kim Dettwiller Burton – Team Strategies, LLC PR Firm

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Born and raised in Nashville, Kim helped promote some of the biggest brands in the 1990’s including Planet Hollywood, the NFL YES campaign and the Rock “n” Roll Marathon. Still thriving in the public relations world, Kim explains why she had no choice but to go to Vanderbilt University, how former Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher became her first client and reveals her celebrity crush. If you’re a Nashville lifer or new to town, you’ll enjoy her walk down memory lane from a front row perspective. AMONG THE TOPICS: PR CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN REAL TIME, WELCOMING SLY STALLONE TO MUSIC CITY, FAVORITE RESTAURANTS, AND ADVICE SHE WOULD GIVE HER 18-YEAR-OLD SELF.

Steve Nieman – Golf Executive, A Troon Group

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:30:19 +0000

Before the Titans and Predators, the Nashville area did have major league sports called pro golf.
Steve Nieman, a Missouri transplant, was a big part of it and talks about his professional
journey of running some of the biggest tournaments in the world. While calling Middle
Tennessee home for the last 25 years, Steve has logged thousands of miles and has had many
mortgages balancing his professional and personal life. AMONG THE TOPICS: FLYING FISHING
WITH A HALL OF FAMER, DO YOU LISTEN OR DO YOU HEAR? WHY HE’S A BIG P!NK FAN AND
THE GREAT DEBATE OF SPEED BUMPS.

Joe Gregory - News-2 Chief Photographer

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

45 years behind a local TV news camera means Joe has literally been an eyewitness to the ever-
changing landscape of the Nashville area since the 80’s. Covering he biggest stories; from the
Titans Super Bowl run to chaos at the State Capitol, the Pulaski and MTSU graduate shares
stories of meeting Ronald Reagan, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and plunging into a NASA deep
water tank. AMONG THE TOPICS: FROM PULASKI TO NEWSCHANNEL 5, SAYING GOODBYE TO
BEFORD NATHAN FORREST, CALLED INTO THE MAYOR’S OFFICE AND PROUD PAPA.

Joel Busboom – Financial Advisor, FIREd by 50 Founder

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Does being financially independent, ready to retire (FIREd) by 50 sound good to you? Joel
makes the complicated sound simple, guiding young people toward a straightforward
retirement plan. His journey to Middle Tennessee began in Illinois with 9/11 pivoting his career
path. Recently promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, Busboom explains his passion for the next
generation’s financial stability by actually wearing an officials jersey. AMONG THE TOPICS:
RECEIVIING PERFUME IN THE DESERT, DINING WITH ELVIS AND JOHN WAYNE, AND WHY
COMPOUND INTEREST IS EVERYTHING.

Jeff Gould - Private Investor

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000

If only we had followed Jeff Gould’s financial advice when we were entering our 20’s. This Middle
Tennessee native and self-described average student was still able to attend Vanderbilt and build a
career helping others become financially independent. His nearly 50-year courtship of his wife began
with a 15-hour date that included two dances. Jeff continues to explore the word including a trip to
Nepal and has visions on an App that could revolutionize the way food banks collect inventory. Love
Nashville-centric stories of how the city has changed? This is your cup of tea… er, Joe and John.
AMONG THE TOPICS: SPELLING PNEUMONA, CLIMBING THE FOURTEENERS, DON’T BE ATLANTA AND
DINING WITH WINSTON CHURCHILL

Scot England – Author, Film Producer and World Record Holder

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000

If a cat has 9 lives, Scot (yes, one “t” because, he explains, his parents couldn’t afford 2) England has 20
and counting. His various professions through the decades, from radio DJ, TV anchor, professional boxer
and 9-time author has led him to befriend the likes of Muhammad Ali and Evil Knievel. From Central
Illinois, Scot’s colorful journey to Nashville includes a listing in the Guiness Book of World Records. He
explains his latest profession so he can fund a major movie project. AMONG THE TOPICS: TAYLOR
SWIFT AND TOM BRADY, PEN PAL WITH THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME, AMERICAN PICKERS, AND THE
FARMER’S DAUGHTER.

U-Turn LaVern - Legendary Nashville traffic reporter

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000

The irony is LaVern Vivio has taken more twists and turns in her life than the number of Middle
Tennessee traffic reports she’s delivered over the years (28 if you’re counting). The author of
“Jesse: a True Story of Redemption,” chronicles her journey from bitterness to better. A failed
run for Congress has led her back full circle to teaching, along with her husband. This witty
Kentucky girl, mother of four sons, reveals her biggest traffic report bloopers and expresses
why her faith is a huge true north going forward. AMONG THE TOPICS: DON’T KEEP SECRETS,
BITTERNESS IS POISON, WHY SHE’S RETIRED TO TEACHING, AND BECOMING AN ACCIDENTAL
TRAFFIC REPORTER.

Marie Pizano, MVP3 Network Founder

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000

A self-proclaimed “Damn Yankee” from Chicago, Marie is determined to build a thriving film
and music community in Tennessee. Don’t bet against her. The author of “From Barefoot to
Stilettos, it’s not for sissies,” her advocacy to challenge the family court system in Tennessee
produced new legislation. She explains how her friendship with Morgan Freeman came about
and why she has a “T” on her leg. AMONG THE TOPICS: LIVING “THE FIRM” IN MEMPHIS,
DON’T’ BE A MEANIE-POOTER, GO FIND YOUR “YES,” AND 280 STITCHES LATER.

Tammi Arender, RFD News Anchor

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This Louisiana girl will never get Nashville out of her system. Tammi has more TV station call letters on her resume than leopard has spots, but she continues her journalism career with the same passion decades later. She admits her epitaph will read, “I did stories that matter’ and may be on the brink (fingers and breadsticks crossed) of another career pivot. So inherently likable, this Harley rider, cookie making maestro, reveals what it was like to grow up next to Lainey Wilson’s parents farm and why she’s still lookin’ for love. AMONG THE TOPICS: HOW SHE GAVE BIRTH TO A DUCK, FAMILY VACATIONS AT OPRYLAND USA, GETTING PAID TO INTERVIEW KENNY ROGERS, AND PERHAPS THE MOST AWKWARD ENDING IN PODCAST HISTORY.

John Partipilo, Award winning Professional Photographer

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:05:00 +0000

His mother’s birthday gift at age 9 set John off on a career path that has allowed him to
document history. Landing in Nashville with the Tennessean in 1998, John’s journey to Middle
Tennessee included California and South Dakota. Described aptly as a “painter of light,” this
author of Zen photography has captured some of the most iconic images of the 2010 Nashville
Flood, several tornadoes, the Christmas Day downtown bombing, the state legislature along
with volunteering to chronicle the War in Afgahanastan. He’s also a fascinated with cooking
and one chill, good East Nashville “jparti” dude.

AMONG THE TOPICS: THE PHOTO THAT UPSET THE FBI, OBAMA WALKING IN THE RAIN,
OWNING A HOME IN CUBA, COLOR OR BLACK & WHITE?

Will Newman, Owner of Edley’s BBQ

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000

BBQ is a “game on” competitive restaurant lane in Middle Tennessee and arguably nobody has
cracked the code like Edley’s BBQ. Will Newman is the owner and founder of the fastest
growing fast-casual restaurant in Tennessee. His path to success is hardly a straight line.
AMONG THE TOPICS: MEMPHIS INFLUENCE, FROM ICE CREAM TO PORK, LAWYER UP, AND
BUILDING A WINNING CULTURE.

The Dad Show Unedited

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Joe King (Joe’s 86-year-old father) and Jerry Hammes (John’s 92-year-old father) sit down for their Second Cup of Joe... and John!

Joe and John messed up. The podcast is rarely, if ever edited but these two bozos thought the recent
show with both their fathers went too long and down “inside baseball” roads that nobody would care to
hear. Wrong. Dead wrong. The 32-minute edited version was among the most downloaded podcasts of
the 60 episodes available. Oops. So as a Father’s Day present to the listener, here’s the unbridged 1
hour 8-minute recording. The fathers tell adorable stories that deserve to breath so here ya go.
AMONG THE TOPICS: FIRST CARS, FIRST JOBS, BREAKFAST TOGETHER AND NOT KNOWING IT, AND AN
AMUSEMENT PARK NAME’S SAKE.

Joe Fisher, Former Voice of the Vanderbilt Commodores

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 26 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Joe Fisher’s bold, authoritative voice will forever ring in the ears of Vanderbilt University sports fans. A
Nashville native, Joe had the best seat for Jim Foster’s great women’s basketball teams, James Franklin’s
bowl wins and Tim Corbin’s college baseball national championships. His broadcast career path closely
resembles Joe and John’s, and it’s amazing none worked in the same building at the same time. Joe
doesn’t shy from away from his public fall from grace due to alcoholism, offering it as a cautionary tale.
Joe is one of the truly good guys so enjoy a trip down Black & Gold memory lane.
AMONG THE TOPICS: Why Joe Fisher and John just missed each other at News2, How a major PR
company handled Joe’s transition back to sports (hint: it was a class move), and his “wake up” advice
to those battling addiction.

Jacob Crouse, Rotier’s Restaurant

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 12 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

There is arguably no more iconic Nashville food item than Rotier’s cheeseburger. The three-generation
Vandy area restaurant hosted the rich and famous alongside the average Joe and Jane, closing after 75
years in 2021. Enter grandson Jacob, who resurrected the eatery inside Bridgestone Arena. Jacob
meanders down Elliston Place memory lane, recounting how it all started revealing the secret (sort of) of
why the burgers receive worldwide acclaim. Listen and you almost feel as if you’re in one of the well-
worn booths, not needing to see a menu, and soon needing a nap from all the yummy comfort food.
AMONG THE TOPICS: MORE THAN FOOD BEING COOKED UP, THE WHO’S WHO OF CUSTOMERS, THE
REAL STORY BEHIND HAVING TO CLOSE, THE RECIPE ISN’T JUST THE MEAT.

Kevin Ingram - Nashville Broadcast Veteran

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:46:01 +0000

The. Voice. You immediately recognize the velvet pipes of Kevin Ingram. Vanderbilt University’s
Director of Digital Operations, the Western Kentucky University graduate didn’t take long to find his way
onto the Middle Tennessee airwaves. A host on the top-rated Wake up Zone morning show on 104.5
The Zone from 2004 to 2020, Kevin also served at the voice of Belmont Men’s basketball for 17 years.
He’s the sideline reporter for Vany football games and men’s baseball play-by-play, along with holding
down the booth for baseball coverage on the SEC Network. AMONG THE TOPICS: HOW HE MET HIS
NASHVILLE WIFE OVER TACOS, THE GUT PUNCHES OF LOSING NOT ONE, BUT TWO CO-HOSTS TO
UNTIMELY DEATHS, WORKING WITH TWO OF THE TOP COACHES OF ALL-TIME, AND IS MAJOR LEAGUE
BASEBALL COMING TO NASHVILLE?

Greg Pogue, Tennessee Sports writing Hall of Famer

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:12:58 +0000

“Pogey” as he is referred to, Greg has seen it all in Middle Tennessee sports and he’s not slowing down.
On the brink of another incarnation of the Nashville Kats, Greg serves as a partner and VP of Community Relations of the Arena Football League franchise about to kickoff in a few days. Yep, he’ll be the play-by-play voice as well. Nobody has offered more sports insight and opinions in print and on Nashville airwaves than Pogue, just ending a 24-year run at WNSR 560AM. Like to eavesdrop on three veteran Radio/TV/Newspaper dudes reliving the glory days? This is your cup of tea… er, Joe and John. AMONG THE TOPICS: FROM HILLTOPPER TO NASHVILLE, IS THE HOT TUB MAKING A COMEBACK? ALL-TIME DINNER GUESTS AND A STROLL DOWN TITAN MEMORY LANE.

Davis Nolan, News-2 Meteorologist

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Few TV weathercasters in the country can match Davis’s longevity on the same local airwaves. Joining
Nashville’s ABC affiliate in 1981, the New Orleans native continues to forecast and report with reliability
and comfort of a longtime friend. He’s candid about his career trajectory and why he’s enjoying his job
now, more than ever. Approaching 70-years young, he reveals his “alter ego” of a serious
singer/musician when first moving to Nashville. Intuitively likable, he goes admittedly “weather nerd”
explaining the great mystery of forecasting the 2010 flood. AMONG THE TOPICS: BEING A MUSIC
BRITISH PROGRESSIVE, HIS DAUGHTER BECOMING A TIKTOK SENSATION, CONSULTING FOR THE BIG
BOYS, AND TITAN FEVER.

Joe King Sr. and Jerry Hammes, The Dad Show

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

An episode 179 years in the making, 87-year-old Joe King (Joe’s father) and 92-year-old Jerry Hammes
(John’s pop) reveal what it’s like continuing to raise a couple of 60-year-old morons. So, what’s with the
different “last” names from their sons? Find out. What’s the secret for each being married more than
60 years? How did they meet their wives? Where did they both get their incredible work ethic? Joe
and John hear decades-old family secrets for the first time. After listening to the show, we dare you not
to call your father, if you are lucky enough like Joe and John to still have him! AMONG THE TOPICS:
FIRST CARS, FIRST JOBS, BREAKFAST TOGETHER AND NOT KNOWING IT, AND AN AMUSEMENT PARK
NAME’S SAKE.

Vicki Yates - NewsChannel 5 Anchor (Just Retired)

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

If Vicki Yates never took the advice of her mother, she wouldn’t have graced the Nashville airwaves for
more than 30 years. The NewsChannel 5 icon, recently retired (though the “r” word doesn’t really apply)
reflects on her winding personal and professional road with candidness and without regret. Get to know
the Middle Tennessee legend unplugged. You’ll love and respect her even more. AMONG THE TOPICS:
YOU SCRATCH MY BACK AND I’LL SCRATCH YOURS, THE TELLTALE SIGN YOU ARE DONE AT
NEWSCHANNEL 5, HER DEFINING MOMENT IN TV, TWINS IT IS, AND SPURNING BIG “D.”

Damon Smith – Brentwood High School Wrestling Coach, Realtor, Country Music (Almost) Star

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000

The Ada, Oklahoma native moved to Nashville in the mid-90’s for, well, you know… opening for the likes of Blake Shelton. He was this close to the big break. The son of a mortician, Damon resurrected his professional career as a successful wrestling coach and realtor. This molder of young men and women explains why he has such a positive, infectious attitude toward daily challenges. Why did he lose 17 pounds in two days? What ticks him off about SEC sports? What’s the trick to selling $400 million dollars in houses? How can a daily sauna and cold bath possibly be good for you? Be inspired by his life journey and why everything for you is going to be okay. AMONG THE TOPICS: THE HARDEST 3-MINUTES OF HIS LIFE, PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK NEXT TO DEAD PEOPLE, WHY BATTING 3-PERCENT IS ACUALLY A GOOD THING, DEAD OR ALIVE DINNER COMPANIONS, AND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO FOLLOW MALE STRIPPERS.

Brad Hopkins – Former Oilers/Titans All-Pro Tackle

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Arguably the most unappreciated NFL player compared to his accomplishments and longevity, the
then Oilers 1993 1 st round pick reflects on his twisted draft day. Brad explains why he never
expected to play line and how he was able to become so dependable. The Nashville area resident
reveals his college path and how he witnessed his son do something he didn’t, win the Super Bowl
(You’ll never guess where Brycen keeps his ring). AMONG THE TOPICS: HOUSTON - WE HAVE A
LEFT TACKLE, HOW HE LOST A WHOLE 8 TH GRADER, MEETING HIS FIRST NASHVILLE MUSIC
CELEBRITY, WHY PICKING UP TRASH AT SONIC IS IMPORTANT; TABLE FOR THREE WITH PRINCE
AND SAMUEL JACKSON, AND NOW “ON THE HOP.”

Craig Hentrich – Former Tennessee Titans Kicker/Punter

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

One of the very good guys, Craig is on a very short list of those who have played in 3 Super Bowls in
4 years. The 17-year NFL veteran kicked and punted his way to glory with the Packers and Titans.
The longtime Nashville area resident gives you an insider’s view of the Titans rise in the late 90’s and
why he could handle pressure so well. The former Notre Dame star explains his college choice and
you won’t believe that he had a kicking career at all, after you hear what happened to him. He’s
resurrected his love for kicking and you can learn the finer points with a click of a mouse. This is a
conversation down memory lane, not of current Titans events.

AMONG THE TOPICS: OH, THAT
DAY AGAINST THE VOLS, NO ACL NO PROBLEM, MISSING THE NET AND THE GOLD DUST STORY.

Mike Boshers – Retired TSSAA and College Football Official (OVC & SEC)

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

For more than two decades Mike had the best seat in the house for football games though he never sat.
A must-listen for football fans, the longtime Director of Facilities for the Tennessee Department of
Safety and Homeland Security (no pressure there!) takes you inside game day of SEC rivalries. This
Marine (Semper Fi!) addresses head on the scrutiny of making decisions in front of 100,000 fans.
Listen, and you will never watch a college football game the same way again. AMONG THE TOPICS:
Why there is no such thing as a “make up call”, Sideline Bloopers, Meeting Shaq, Why Winning
Words are Important, Coach O’s last game.

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer Christmas Edition

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Joe and John walk, actually waddle, down memory lane reflecting on childhood Christmas memories.
FULL DISCLOSURE: It was taped prior to former Titans star Frank Wycheck’s untimely death (there is a
random reference to Frank). The two 60-year-olds, who both have the immaturity of teenagers, talk
about Christmas mornings, December 25 th Titans games and how they used to ring in the New Year.
AMONG THE TOPICS: CELEBRITY CRUSHES, CHILDHOOD BEDROOM POSTERS, A DREAM GUEST
PROBABLY NOW OUT OF REACH AND THAT TERRIBLE EVENT CHRISTMAS DAY 3 YEARS AGO.

Denise Cummins – Super Successful Nashville Realtor

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:30:20 +0000

An Ashland City girl done good, Denise is a true example of rising from humble beginnings to hit the big
time of Nashville’s real estate scene. Not many can say they live their childhood dream, but Denise is
doing just that, while bumping into the likes of Keith Urban along the way. She explains how the
Nashville real estate market has changed, and what it takes to be relevant in an ultra-competitive
business. While she may sound like the girl next door, few can keep up with her drive to sell a house or
step on a treadmill. AMONG THE TOPICS: TORNADO MEMORIES, HER FAVORITE RESTAURANT IS…,
RUN IN WITH KEITH URBAN, HER SECRET CRUSH AND THE THIRD CHAPTER.

Eric Elliot - Radio Producer

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:04:21 +0000

A man of a thousand voices, if only in his head, Eric knows where most of the bones are buried at radio
stations from Elizabethton, Kentucky to Dothan Alabama on his way to Nashville. Able to come up with
a grizzly, jaded, humorous country character for radio shows or clever commercial spots, Eric’s
imagination always has you feeling he’s dreaming in technicolor and you in pastels. Hear from a genius
of radio production.

AMONG THE HOT TOPICS: Who’s Eldon Thacker?, Haray Carey drops by, and the Apple Music world.

Alan Messer - Professional Photographer

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:26:48 +0000

A self-described “portrait artist who has had many opportunities to work with some very famous people
as well as everyday people,” Alan, 72-years young, is underselling himself. John Lennon? Jimi Hendrix?
Just to name a few. Growing up across the pond, this longtime Nashville resident brought his keen eye
behind the lens to America via Canada, building friendships and photogenic trust with the likes of
Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.

AMONG THE TOPICS: Touring with Deep Purple, why George Harrison
kicked him out of a chair, black & white or color, and what being a professional fan really means.

Henry Rothenberg - NewsChannel 5 Meteorologist

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

For a Memphis native who was terrified of thunderstorms as a young child, Henry’s career has turned
out more than okay. He takes his weather craft seriously but can laugh with the best of them. Knowing
how to pronounce small towns in Middle Tennessee is just a small piece of calling cloud cover in his job.
Listen why he’s thankful for his career trajectory while keeping a level head in a high-profile position in
the midst of the morning news arms race.
AMONG THE TOPICS: 3rd SHIFT HIGHS AND BLUES, JIMMY KELLY’S LOVE AFFAIR AND WHAT BASE
WERE YOU BORN ON?

Stacie Kinder – Former Tennessee Titans Director of Cheerleading

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:47:31 +0000

Stacie brings nothing but fastballs as the multi-talented, quick-witted supermom shares her experiences
marrying a U.S. Olympian, of what prompted her to move to Nashville, and trying to recruit the best
dancers to perform in front of millions.

She takes you behind the scenes, breaking the many myths regarding NFL cheerleaders while revealing what it really takes to make it to the sidelines. Be prepared to spew your coffee several times as Stacie’s rapid fire salty humor is woven into the challenge of raising two sons.

AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY YOU WILL NEVER LOOK AT A CURLING IRON THE SAME WAY AGAIN, WHY
HER SKATES WERE LITERALLY ON FIRE IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS, REUNITING JFK AND MARILYN
MONROE, AND BABIES ARE EXPENSIVE AND HERPES IS FOREVER.

David Pearcy – Rock ‘n Roll Historian, Jimi Hendrix Expert

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Few, if anyone could stump longtime Nashvillian David Pearcy in a Nashville-centric Rock ‘n Roll trivia
contest. As for Jimi Hendrix? Mic. Drop. His archives of all things Jimi has been chronicled in
documentaries and magazines all over the world. David caught the music bug at a very young age and
continues to collect artifacts from the 50’s, 60’s and today. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHAT IT TOOK TO
STAND EXACTLY WHERE JIMI STOOD. HIS FIRST BEATLES EXPERIENCE. WANDERING THE BACKSTAGE
OF THE RYMAN AND MEETING ERIC CLAPTION. WHY THE ROCK ‘N ROLL OF FAME PI**ED HIM OFF.

Will Kimbrough - Singer/Songwriter/Producer, Founder of “Will and the Bushmen”

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000

This Mobile, Alabama native has song writing credits from Emmylou Harris to Rodney Crowell to Jimmy
Buffett (this podcast was recorded just days before Buffet’s death) to Rosanne Cash to John Prine.

He started the band “Will and the Bushmen” recording a several albums and made it to MTV. He also
started the “Bis-quits” which signed with Prine’s Oh Boy record label.
He continues his musical craftsmanship collaborating with U.S. soldiers, telling their emotional war stories through song.

AMONG THE TOPICS: HIS TIME IN MARGARATAVILLE, PTSD THERAPY THROUGH MUSIC, WHAT’S A
HIPPIE TRAIN? AND HIS RUN IN WITH A TOP MUSIC EXECUTIVE.

Malone Gilliam – Rector at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville TN

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Building a congregation during today’s turbulent and polarizing times, Reverend Malone Gilliam is
bucking the trend. He expounds on today’s challenges to receive, live, and share the life of Christ. From
his frat days at University of the South (where he met his wife and earned a six-pack of beer at the same
time) to rejoining St. George’s, Gilliam reveals his biggest influences in shaping his sermons.

AMONG THE TOPICS:
THE OTHER TRINITY; GOD, MUSIC, BEER. WHAT IS FUTURE TRIPPING?
WHAT IS U.K. IN THE U.K?
DON’T TALK TO YOURSELF AND ALICE COOPER AND ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER.

Andrew Maraniss – New York Times Best-Selling Author and Vanderbilt University Special Projects Coordinator

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:46:00 +0000

Not many people can hold down both of their dream jobs. Andrew is the best-selling author of “Inside
Strong” chronicling Perry Wallace’s collision of race and sports when breaking the color barrier in SEC
basketball. Andrew returned to his alma mater at Vanderbilt University Special Projects coordinator.
The son of Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss, Andrew has more than stepped out of his
father’s shadow with several more critically acclaimed books on the 1936 Olympics and the 1976 U.S.
Women’s Olympic basketball journey. Enjoy his stories of some of Nashville’s most intriguing sports
figures. AMONG THE TOPICS: HOW A COLLEGE PAPER CHANGED HIS LIFE FOREVER, THAT ONE YEAR
WITH THE DEVIL RAYS, THE INVENTION OF THE HIGH FIVE AND HOW HE MET HIS WIFE.

Dawn Davenport: Co-Host of 3HL on 104.5 The Zone and ESPN Sideline Reporter

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

There must be two Dawn Davenport’s because she seems to be everywhere, especially college football
season. Her broadcasting journey led her to Nashville’s News-2, and she parlayed that into a sports talk
radio career while also balancing college football sideline duties that takes her all across the country.

Dawn talks about her challenges and successes as a woman in a male dominated profession with candor
and humor.

AMONG THE TOPICS: RUN DAWN RUN! (ALTHOUGH SHE NEVER TRAINED), THE TIME HER
BOSS SAID NO AND SHE DID IT ANYWAY, GIVING HER OPINION WHILE EARNING A PAYCHECK, HER “A
HA” ESPN MOMENT AND EARNING THE NICKNAME “ANGRY CHIHUAHUA.”

Second Cup of Joe... and John, Guest: Sara Walsh - NFL Network & TNT

Joe Elvis & John Dwyer — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:34:06 +0000

Few TV sports hosts can match the poise, consistency, and professionalism of Sara Walsh. Her career includes stops in Macon, GA, Nashville, and Washington DC before heading to the bright lights of ESPN. During Covid, the former University of North Florida soccer star found herself at the right place at the right time, covering Tom Brady and the Bucs Super Bowl run in her hometown of Tampa. Sara’s ability to absorb enormous amounts of sports facts and figures is only matched by her quick wit and calm under pressure. She reflects fondly on her time in Nashville, which by the way, is far from over. AMONG THE TOPICS: MISSING HER NASHVILLE JOB INTERVIEW BUT STILL LANDING THE GIG, WHY SHE’S A BIG FAN OF THE VANDY BOYS, WHAT’S IT LIKE TO WORK WITH A BIG TITANS STAR ON RADIO AND, HER NEWEST JOB IS A KICK IN THE GRASS.

Second Cup of Joe... and John, Guest: Lt. General (Ret) John A. Bradley

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:40:16 +0000

You would think a 41-year ultra-decorated career in the United States Air Force with more than 7,000 flying hours and 337 combat missions in Vietnam would be enough travel for this Lebanon, Tennessee native. But no. "General Bradley" as he was known by his 75,000 U.S. Air Force reservists under his command, created the Lamia Afghan Foundation. Inspired by a little girl in Afghanistan simply asking for a pair of boots, Bradley and his wife Jan have made numerous trips to the Middle East region providing millions of pounds of humanitarian aid, while also building schools and clinics to serve Afghan girls. His compassion is matched by his candor during this intense conversation detailing life after the Taliban takeover and his beautiful efforts (giving all credit to his wife) to make life a little better for those under a brutal regime. You'll come away knowing there are true angels on earth. AMONG THE TOPICS: SECOND TIME APPLYING FOR THE AIR FORCE IS THE CHARM. VOL FOR LIFE. BOOK REVIEWS AND WHY THINGS WILL GET BETTER IN THE MIDDLE EAST (BUT IT'S GONNA TAKE TIME).

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Jason Ringenberg – Singer/Songwriter, Founder of Jason & the Scorchers

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:05:50 +0000

Considered the “Godfather of Americana” Jason continues to leave his mark on the Nashville music scene, spanning overseas. His Illinois roots has served him well, combining traditional country music with high-energy punk rock. Jason discusses his influences and why his live performances are remembered through the decades. AMONG THE TOPICS: BOB DYLAN RULES, SCORCHERS REUNION?, AND WHY HE’S TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Jeff Hopmayer – Entrepreneur/Founder of Brindiamo Group Wine & Spirits

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:34:14 +0000

Entrepreneurship is in Jeff’s DNA as he chronicles his childhood experience, the move to Nashville, bankruptcy and his big comeback to building a world renown business. His candid storytelling will resonate those of us who navigated a changing Nashville in the 80’s, 90’s and current day. With a bourbon tasting among the activities during taping (a first, and hopefully not the last!), Jeff takes a deep dive into what makes good bourbon. AMONG THE TOPICS: CHANCE MEETING WITH STARBUCKS FOUNDER, WINE & SPIRITS UPS AND DOWNS AND UPS, AND WHY BRAD PAISLEY IS A GOOD FRIEND.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Chris Sanders – Former Titans Wide Receiver and MBA Assistant Coach

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:28:45 +0000

Among all the original Titans players who now call Nashville home, it’s hard to find anyone who has embraced the memories of his playing career like Chris Sanders. Through all the laughs and gentle digs among this trio, Chris is candid about the move here and doesn’t shy away from his most infamous team record. If you helped pack then Adelphia Coliseum back in the day, this is a must listen. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY DOES A DENVER KID GO TO OHIO STATE? TIPPY TOES THROUGH THE FOOTBALL FIELD, WHY THE MUSIC CITY MIRACLE NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED, AND PROUD PAPA.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Demetria Kalodimos – Nashville TV Broadcasting Legend

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 23:20:12 +0000

Few TV newscasters are known by just their first name. Demetria Kalodimos is one of them. After decades of starring as a main player in Nashville’s dominant local TV news team, Demetria continues to reinvent herself with her TV documentary business and resurrecting a long time local news institution. She candidly reflects on her chemistry with the late great Dan Miller and doesn’t hold back when discussing her abrupt exit from WSMV-TV. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY SHE WASN’T ALWAYS DEMETRIA KALODIMOS, CHAMPAGNE JAM, JUMPING AHEAD ON THE REAL ESTATE BOOM, AND BANNER YEAR IN 2023.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Tim Ozgener – Nashville Entrepreneur/Oz Family Cigars

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 03:12:19 +0000

A Nashville native, Tim’s career path took him to Los Angeles then boomeranged and what a toss it has been! Giving it a go as a young comedian had some traction (I dare you not to have tears out of your eyes listening to the impression of his father) but joining the family cigar company led to years of business success in Nashville. Wanting to give back in a unique way, Tim launched OZ Arts Nashville, a non-profit highlighting innovative, contemporary art and performance experiences. Tim also explains why Nashville’s growth isn’t the end of the apocalypse. AMONG THE TOPICS: SCRATCHING HIS FUNNY BONE, THE PROPER WAY TO SMOKE A CIGAR, AND THESE AREN’T YOUR FATHER’S THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Devon O’Day – Multi-Media Host

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:43:51 +0000

Devon is among the most beloved media personalities in Nashville’s last 30 years. The Louisiana girl took a New York route to Nashville and has imbedded herself in Music City’s music and celebrity scene. Her rolodex is a mile wide as is her credibility with everyone up and down Music Row. A key member of the famed “House Foundation” and is a multi-book author and songwriter. We laugh. We cry. Enjoy.

AMONG THE TOPICS: HOW I MET GERRY, OWNING AN ANIMAL RESCUE FARM, NAME-DROPPING AND WHY THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guests: Kim Elvis and Lynley Dwyer – The Wives Edition

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 16:32:46 +0000

Joe and John’s spouses accept the daring challenge of joining the duo in the Main Street Media Studio. Kim and Lynley reveal deep dark secrets about their hubbies (okay, not really) but if you listen, it’s like sitting at a funny dinner conversation among dear friends. Both women have accomplished remarkable things in their careers but the road to their current situation has some fascinating twists and turns. AMONG THE TOPICS: HOW DOES ONE GET BITTEN BY AN OTTER?, NOT YOUR TYPICAL CHAMPAGN AND PANKCAKES BREAKFAST, JOE’S RIDICULOUS FIRST CONVERSTION WITH KIM, WHEN AND HOW KIM AND JOHN CROSSED PATHS LONG BEFORE MARRIAGES, AND HOW KIM AND LYNLEY TURN THE TABLES ON THE HOSTS.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Dave Gould – Owner of Main Street Media of Tennessee

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:48:30 +0000

With more people now consuming their news content via streaming than over the airwaves, Gould is a pioneer in building a multi-media company to serve Middle Tennessee. After a long career in advertising at The Tennessean newspaper, Dave and wife Ellen launched Main Street Media in 2013 purchasing local weekly newspapers providing super-local news coverage. He continues to add options to consume area programming with his goal to develop a 21st century information platform streaming service dedicated to Middle Tennessee. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY NEWSPAPERS AREN’T DEAD, TAKING THE RISK OF HIS LIFE, 8 IS ENOUGH, AND DREAMING OF STREAMING DOMINANCE.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Kevin Carter – College Football Analyst, CBS Sports

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:03:20 +0000

After a stellar 14-year NFL career in which he never missed a game, Carter seamlessly transitioned to broadcasting. The trio take a long walk down memory lane as KC describes his college recruiting experience as he was very close to signing with Notre Dame before opting for the University of Florida. Carter explains why he thought he was first out of his depth in the NFL and goes into detail with his Super Bowl experience vs. the Titans. Oh, did you know he played a musical solo in front of 68,000 fans? AMONG THE TOPICS: BLOWING HIS OWN HORN BUT IT WAS COACH FISHER’S IDEA, PROUD PAPA, IRISH EYES WERE ALMOST SMILING, OUT OF BREATH CHASING MCNAIR AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S CHANGING LANDSCAPE

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Bruce McNeilage – Co-Founder/CEO Kinloch Partners, Real Estate Investor

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:47:04 +0000

Nobody knows Middle Tennessee real estate regarding affordable housing better than McNeilage. He’s pioneered projects where few if any others would dare to go. He explains the current state of Nashville area housing in language we can all understand (even Joe and John). So, what are Nashville’s housing challenges and how do we solve them? Also, hear the story of how he’s connected to a high school, now housing former students. AMONG THE TOPICS: TURNED DOWN BY 15 BANKS, INTEREST RATE BLUES, ART OF THE DEAL AND SEMINOLE PRIDE.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Beth Torres – Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee President & CEO

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:47:04 +0000

One of the most respected business leaders in the Nashville area, Beth has built the Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee chapter into one of the most successful in the country. Find out why her path was unconventional and what it is like to be a high-profile non-profit leader in an incredibly competitive field. Her business savvy is a lesson for anyone trying to build a brand and there are more than a few laughs along the way. AMONG THE TOPICS: THE WISH NOBODY KNEW ABOUT, REEBOK REFLECTIONS, SAYING NO THE FIRST TIME AND LET’S GO BELOW THE DECK.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Steve Gorman, former drummer of The Black Crowes & national radio host

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:59:40 +0000

The drummer for The Black Crowes for the group’s first nine albums, Steve has lived the rock and roll dream. He then wrote about it in his 2019 biography Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes - A Memoir. His resume also includes hosting Steve Gorman Sports! on Fox Sports Radio and Steve Gorman Rocks! which delves into classic rock and roll airing on Westwood One radio affiliates. Gorman’s musical background didn’t have him destined to play in front of the biggest concert crowds in the 90’s but his timely business conncections opened doors and continues to lead him to the biggest names in the entertainment business. AMONG THE TOPICS: BEST AIR DRUMMER, MEETING RINGO, PLAYING WITH JIMMY PAGE, HIS LIFE IN BOOK FORM AND WHAT’S HIS NEXT BIG PROJECT.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Neil Orne

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:21:29 +0000

Neil Orne has been invited into your living rooms via News-2 since 1995. He’s a “5-tool” player anchoring every newscast through the years, along with hosting on the CMA Awards red carpet. Always quick with a quip and making guests feel comfortable, Orne has survived and thrived in the ever-changing news cycle delivery. Joe and John challenge you not to laugh or at least smile while on the treadmill, or on your second cup of coffee… er, joe. AMONG THE TOPICS: JOURNEY TO NASHVILLE, THE MORNING BLUES, NEED FOR (AIR) SPEED, AND HOW LONG CAN HE DO THIS?

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Norm Partin – Nashville Auto Racing Expert

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:46:46 +0000

Norm Partin will forget more about Nashville racing history than any of us will ever know. Growing up in the shadow of the most iconic short track in the country, Norm’s passion for his city and the sport began during his childhood and hasn’t wavered. Dialed into the latest scoop on the fairgrounds track, along with the Nashville Superspeedway, Norm travels down memory lane recounting the colorful characters that made left hand turn after left hand turn. His knowledge and influence will keep Nashville a racing mecca for years to come. AMONG THE TOPICS: GRAND TORINO, BRISTOL-MANIA AND BENDING THE EAR OF THE MAYOR

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Tracy Kornet – WSMV News 4 Anchor

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:14:53 +0000

Can you talk to a seven-time Emmy Award-winning news anchor and not talk about the news? Joe and John did it as the trio dove into her amazing young career touring with a Japanese pop star, why she married a Vanderbilt sports star, and her affection for an aging rock and roll star. Can she sing? Oh, she can sing. If this episode doesn’t put a smile on your face, it just can’t happen. AMONG THE TOPICS: LEAVING HOME AT 17, TRACY AND JOHN’S SINGING DUET, SURVIVING A HORRIBLE CRASH AND WHY SHE CAME BACK TO NASHVILLE.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Matthew Charles

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:41:50 +0000

Meet Matthew Charles, incarcerated for more than 20 years only to be a guest of the President at a State of the Union address. Denied the chance to rent an apartment, Kim Kardashian entered his life and now he spends him time working on behalf of other drug offenders who have decades-long sentences. Matthew’s grace and dignity is incredibly inspiring as he explains how his upbringing led him down the path of crime, and why he owns his mistakes in rebuilding his life from scratch. AMONG THE TOPICS: DON’T SELL TO A SOLDIER, HIS MEETING IN THE OVAL OFFICE, KIM’S GENEROSITY AND HOW TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT SECOND TIME, ACTUALLY THIRD TIME AROUND.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Jimmy Hall – Grammy winning singer/songwriter

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:49:38 +0000

From 1974’s Top 10 hit “Keep on Smilin” with Wet Willie to his Grammy winning vocals with the Fisk Jubilee Singers decades later, Jimmy has had a front row seat to music’s evolution. His whimsical style and powerful pipes are instantly recognizable. His resume includes collaborations with the Allman Brothers, Jeff Beck, Jason Isbell, the Marshall Tucker Band and Hank Williams Jr. to name a few. Enjoy an oratorical journey that spans more than 50 years that is guaranteed to put a pep in your step and a smile in your heart. AMONG THE TOPICS: INSPIRATION BEHIND “KEEP ON SMILIN”, DAD SAYS, “GO FOR IT”, LIGHT DURING THE PANDEMIC AND A GLORIOUS NIGHT AT THE RYMAN.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Ben Hanback – Nashville area businessman, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:52:58 +0000

Ben is the Managing Director and Market Leader at Aon Tennessee, but so much more. His FOB “Friends of Ben” network stretches across the country and has raised money and awareness for many causes including Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee. His life skills advice, compiled in “Don’t Leave the Locker room of the Super Bowl,” is a must read for anyone trying to success in business and life. AMONG THE TOPICS: REUNITING WITH DEION SANDERS, FALLING ASLEEP IN A BOARD MEETING, AND HIS MIRACLE 9/11 STORY.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Daron Hall – Davidson County Sheriff

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:46:18 +0000

Elected in 2002, some of his constituents who now vote, weren’t even born when Daron Hall assumed the position of Davidson County Sheriff. Now in his 6th term, the former Western Kentucky football player banters with Joe and John about his many college years and experiences. From the “it’s a small world” department, Joe and the sheriff go back decades! The guest explains why he almost didn’t go into law enforcement and what changed his mind. Would he ever pursue the mayor’s office? Listen to find out. The only Tennessee sheriff to serve as president of the National Sheriffs’ Association, Hall goes into detail why he didn’t accept an invitation to the White House. It’s not what you think. AMONG THE TOPICS: FORCED TO PUNT IN COLLEGE, WHY MUSTANGS RULE, WHY RADIOS ARE FASTER THAN CARS, AND THE FUTURE OF NASHVILLE LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Warner E. Hodges – World Class Guitarist, Member of Jason & The Scorchers

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:07:32 +0000

Not many people can say they’ve been working in their chosen profession since the age of 10. Warner continues to leave his mark in several genres including Alt Country, Americana. As a member of Jason and The Scorchers, he found no issue combining country and punk music. This raw interview takes a deep dive into life as an uber-talented musician, his road to sobriety and his biggest musical influences. His zest for life is contagious. Just listen for yourself. AMONG THE TOPICS: NO CHILD LABOR LAWS, LIVIN’ ON THE ROAD, AND MAKING NASHVILLE A ROCK ‘N ROLL TOWN.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Kevin McCutcheon – President/CEO/Founder of Flight Solutions

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 01:45:33 +0000

Earning his pilot’s license at age 17, Kevin, was destined to build an aviation company. Flight Solutions is the gold standard for charter flight and the Middle Tennessee native is among the most decorated pilots with his degrees and advanced training. He shares his passion and entrepreneurial spirit in this podcast with words of wisdom regarding building a company. He also gives you the inside story on how flying one of country music’s icons influenced his life. There are plenty of laughs as Kevin’s connections to Joe and John are revealed. AMONG THE TOPICS: BORN TO FLY, A REDHEAD FOR THE AGES, PROUD PAPA, AND WISHING ON A STAR.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Frank Sutherland – Former Tennessee Editor (1999-2004)

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:01:22 +0000

Journalism was in Frank’s blood from about the time the doctor spanked him to give him breath. Sutherland, a long-time investigative reporter, rose to the highest post at the Tennessean newspaper. He succeeded the legendary John Seigenthaler and among his first big challenges, covering the 2000 Presidential election that wasn’t decided for weeks. Among his first big scoops, going undercover to expose abuses at a mental ward. Oh, we can’t forget he wrote a wine column and offers advice on the best value grape juice. AMONG THE TOPICS: THE HEADLINE THE DAY AFTER 2000 ELECTION DAY WAS…, WHY JOURNALISTS CAN’T DO WHAT HE DID BACK IN THE DAY, AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE THE DEVIL.

Second Cup of Joe... And John, Guest: Brad Schmitt – “Inside Nashville” Tennessean Columnist

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:20:06 +0000

For more than 25 years, Brad has chronicled the lives of Nashville notables and extraordinary feats of the rest of us. Beginning his journalist career as a crime reporter, Brad pivoted to his highly popular “Brad About You” society column inside the first page of the Tennessean. For years, “you made it” if your name appeared. Lured by News-2 to take his scoops to TV, Brad’s spectacular fall from grace (2 DUI’s), has led to 12 years sober and the admiration of among the great comebacks in Nashville’s social scene. The compliments and zingers are non-stop in this fast paced, emotional conversation focusing on the ever-changing Nashville landscape. AMONG THE TOPICS: BRAD’S ASCENT TO CELEBRITY STATUS COVERING CELEBRITIES, WHY TV ISN’T HIS FREQUENCY, WHO SAVED HIM FROM ROCK BOTTOM AND THE TIME JOHN AND BRAD WERE TAKEN TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Tia Sillers – Singer/Songwriter

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:48:31 +0000

Tia Sillers has a contagious enthusiasm for life and self-evaluation. Her pensive, thoughtful approach to songwriting led to “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack and the Kenny Wayne Shepherd single “Blue on Black.” Sillers has written more than 40 singles in multiple formats including numerous films, television shows and commercials. She has incredible perspective on this chapter in her life, losing her husband, Mark Shelby - an incredibly talent guitarist and songwriter - to cancer. Once you listen to just a few minutes of Tia on this podcast, you’ll be sucked into the conversation and crave to know her better. AMONG THE TOPICS: BYCYCLING TO THE BLUEBIRD, WHY SHE HAS NO PET PEEVES, THE BACK STORY ON “BLUE ON BLACK” LYRICS, AND LOOKING FOR ANOTHER LOVE.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Jeff Fisher – NFL Head Coach (22 years) and USFL Michigan Panthers Head Coach/GM

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:59:00 +0000

If anyone else, besides Jeff Fisher, has had a bigger impact on the Nashville pro sports scene,
we’d like to meet him. Fisher takes a deep dive into how he led the move of the NFL Oilers to
Nashville. What was it like in that first team meeting? You might be surprised. Also, why he
said “no” to coaching when first offered a job and what changed his mind. Fisher also goes into
detail why, after a few months removed from coaching in the USFL, he sees his football future
more clearly. Oh, and he offers insight to Eddie George’s 1 st year at TSU and what he sees for
his former player’s future. AMONG THE TOPICS: FISHER’S FONDNESS FOR THE GREAT
MIDWEST, MONTANA’S ALLURE, HIS BIGGEST PET PEEVE AND EDDIE’S COACHING
CAREER PATH.

A Second Cup of Joe... and John, Guest: Richard Courtney – Beatles Historian and Nashville Realtor

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:59:31 +0000

Few, if anyone knows more about the iconic Beatles than Richard Courtney. Richard has
written, not one, but two books on the Fab Four while also building a real estate reputation in
Middle Tennessee second to none. His love for the Beatles continues to come through on his
weekly radio show on Hippie Radio 94.5 FM. Richard discusses his chance meeting with Paul
McCartney which turned into more than a meet and greet. Why was the group’s only
appearance in Tennessee so controversial? He also reveals his big regret in life regarding the
Beatles. AMONG THE TOPICS: INSIDE PAUL’S VISIT TO NASHVILLE, WHY THE GROUP
SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED AND WHY VANDERBILT MISSED OUT.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Ketch Secor – Front man and fiddler for Old Crow Medicine Show

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:19:28 +0000

Few can claim moving to Nashville and immediately being an influencer on a music genre.
Ketch heads up Old Crow Medicine Show, with its vibe described as alt-country, folk,
Americana, and American roots string band, just to name a few. Inducted into the Grand Ole
Opry in 2013, Ketch skips down memory lane with Joe and John, sprinkling in influences such
as Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. He is also proud of his efforts to launch a school in East
Nashville that is close to his heart and soul. AMONG THE TOPICS: NOT “THAT” OLD
CROW, THERE’S PLAYING THE OPRY AND PLAYING OUTSIDE THE OPRY, NEW ALBUM
“PAINT THE TOWN”, AND LEAVING YOUR MARK ON NASHVILLE EDUCATION.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: NewsChannel 5 anchor Rhori Johnston

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:17:51 +0000

Like a well-worn slipper, Rhori fits into thousands of Middle Tennessee living rooms each night
with ease as the lead NewsChannel 5 anchor for evening TV broadcasts. Arriving in Nashville
in 2005, Rhori has earned the trust of viewers through his stable, calming delivery. His awards
include 7 Regional Emmys but his real value to the community is his dependability to be there
when the big story breaks and make sense of it. Rhori explains why he takes his job seriously,
but not himself. You will lose count of the times this trio cracks up. AMONG THE TOPICS:
WHAT A WILD PATH TO NASHVILLE, WHY FAMILY MATTERS, CHRISTMAS DAY
BOMBING, AND BIGGEST PET PEEVE.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Voice of the NHL Nashville Predators, Pete Weber

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:16:31 +0000

Arguably the most recognizable voice in Middle Tennessee, Pete Weber is going into his 25 th season as
the main broadcaster of Nashville’s NHL team. Nobody has a mental Rolodex of stories and connections
covering all sports genres like Pete. An amazing storyteller with whimsical charm and humor, Pete
makes anyone feel as comfortable as well-worn slippers. He’s among the main reasons the Nashville
Predators were able to get traction with fans and sponsors in the early years and continues to be a huge
ambassador for the Predators and hockey. AMONG THE TOPICS, A LITTLE “HELPER” FROM HIS
FRIENDS, MAGICAL CALLS, AND THEE KEY TO THE PREDATORS SUCCESS IN 2022-23 AND BEYOND.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Dir. of Communications, TN State Attorney’s Office Samantha Fisher (Former News-2 Anchor)

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:15:06 +0000

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Samantha climbed the TB broadcast ranks all the way to CNN.
She pivoted back to local TV hired by News-2 in Nashville in 2012.
Samantha has covered some of the biggest stories, including the historic 2008 Presidential election.
She now works in the Tennessee State Attorney’s Office making sure the messaging from the most
powerful lawyer in Tennessee is transparent and accurate.
Her responsibilities include a podcast from the AG’s office called, “Making the Case.”
What you might not know she is adorable, funny, quick witted and a fabulous mother of two girls with
uber-talented musician (Vandy Grad) Daniel.
AMONG THE TOPICS, GAWD DAWG GREAT TIME, NO LAW SCHOOL? NO PROBLEM. RAISING
DAUGHTERS IN THE 21 ST CENTURY.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: CMT Insider/CMT Hot 20 Countdown Host Katie Cook

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:05:47 +0000

Few, if anyone, are dialed into Country Music’s past, present and future than Katie Cook. Daughter of
Hall of Fame Songwriter Roger Cook, Katie refused to use her family connections, forging her own path
in the music industry and TV scene in Nashville. Her reputation as a true pro allows Katie to build
relationships with the biggest names in the business, revealing how it’s done. Her most prized
relationship is husband guitarist/songwriter Adam Shoenfeld. Now in her 3 rd decade hosting CMT Hot 20
Countdown, she feels she’s just getting started. If you know her, you like her. If you don’t, you will. Just
listen. She’s one of the most inherently likable people on the planet. AMONG THE TOPICS, LONDON
BRIDGE TO AMERICA, NO EXPERIENCE IN TV? NO PROBLEM, DOLLY CRUSH, AND WE ARE NOT ALONE.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Fitness Instructor Kyle Hopkins

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:04:13 +0000

Kyle is living his dream as a “box” owner, running Rising Sun Community Fitness in East Nashville. His
journey includes probably waiting on you at a famous Nashville restaurant. A one-time competitive
bodybuilder and weightlifter (with countless surgeries to prove it) Kyle’s extensive knowledge of fitness
training allows him to coach a spectrum of clients. If you are intimidated by trying CrossFit, Kyle’s
insight on how it can improve your quality of life may very well have you signing up for a “box.” He also
has a gift of music, which is nearly a requirement for living in Davidson County. AMONG THE TOPICS,
BEST ADVICE TO NEW BUSINESS OWNERS, WHAT DOES WINE HAVE TO DO WITH A BODYBUILDING
COMPETITION? AND WHY YOIUR GRANDMOTHER CAN DO THE SAME WORKOUT AS AN ELITE
ATHLETE.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: News-2 Anchor Bob Mueller

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:02:34 +0000

One of the most decorated local TV anchors in the country, News-2 anchor Bob Mueller joined Joe and
John, which turned into an hour-long laugh fest and roast. Bob discusses his illustrious 42-year career at
News-2, explaining how the business morphed into a 24/7/265 news cycle, his toughest challenges, and
his most harrowing assignment. AMONG THE TOPICS, MARATHON MANIA, THE SCARIEST MOMENT
OF BOB’S CAREER (AND IT WASN’T COVERING THE WAR IN AFGANISTAN) AND TO SHAVE OR NOT TO
SHAVE THE MUSTACHE, THAT IS THE QUESTION.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Restaurateur/Business Mentor Matthew Charette

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:58:58 +0000

Ever take a test for school and it changes your life? Matthew Charette took an unconventional way to
owning several East Nashville restaurants. He has fantastic advice for those wanting to start a business
as he’s a “go to” guy at the Entrepreneur Center. His most powerful life experience was as a Marine in
Desert Storm, which has a tremendous effect on him, good and bad, still today. You will come away
knowing how to make fewer mistakes running a business and have a renewed appreciation for the
Nashville community’s best trait. Among the topics, WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN STARTING A BUSINESS,
HOW A BAD REVIEW WAS THE BEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN, THE OKAY STUDENT WHO WAS THE
SMARTEST PERSON IN THE ROOM AND HOW IT LED TO THE MARINES AND WHERE TO FIND HELP FOR
MENTAL CHALLENGES.

Second Cup of Joe...and John, Guest: Grimey’s Co-Owner Mike Grimes

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:55:52 +0000

Few have a more colorful back story of the 80’s Nashville music scene and record business than Mike
Grimes. From this Kentucky kid’s rock and roll guitar days to stumbling upon
ownership of an iconic East Nashville bar, Mike goes deep on what it’s like to run intimate music venues,
including one destroyed by the 2020 tornado. Joe and Mike weave a wicked web of stories that will
make you yearn for the good ole days of hanging out at your favorite record store. Among the topics, I
WAS FIRED AND I DESERVED IT, HOW ACE FREHLY IMPACTED MY LIFE, BALCONY POOL DIVING AND
WHAT $10,000 CAN BUY YOU.

A Second Cup of Joe... and John, Guest: Musician/Songwriter/Author Tommy Womack

Main Street Media of Tennessee — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:49:53 +0000

Tommy Womack must be part feline because he’s lived at least 9 lives. An accomplished musician and
well-established songwriter, Tommy has written for Jimmy Buffet, Jason & the Scorchers, Dan Baird and
others. He’s released nearly a dozen albums as a solo act, and member of Government Cheese and
BisQuits. He’s also authored several books on the rock n’ roll life, along with hosting radio shows
through the years. Tommy is a philosopher who bounced back from a near death experience. If you are
into the Nashville music scene from the 1980’s on, Tommy is your Cup of Joe... And John. Among the
topics, ROUGHEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN KENTUCKY, THE GREATEST ROCK ‘N ROLL BAND YOU’VE NEVER
HEARD OF, TOMMY IS SURPRISED TO BE ALIVE, WHO ARE THE LAVENDER BOYS? AND THE 10
QUESTON QUIZ.