Chachi Loves Everybody is a feel-good, big-conversation podcast about the people who shape our world and the stories that shape them.

From radio to music, leadership to life lessons, Chachi brings curiosity, energy, and genuine connection to every conversation. No ego. No gotchas. Just real talk with people doing interesting things.

Because at the end of the day… Chachi really does love everybody.

Chachi Loves Everybody is a feel-good, big-conversation podcast about the people who shape our world and the stories that shape them.
From radio to music, leadership to life lessons, Chachi brings curiosity, energy, and genuine connection to every conversation. No ego. No gotchas. Just real talk with people doing interesting things.
Because at the end of the day&hellip; Chachi really does love everybody.

Chachi Loves Everybody is hosted by Dave Chachi Denes, President of Benztown, and features candid conversations with some of the most respected and influential voices in broadcasting.

Each episode dives into how top industry professionals got their start, the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. From behind-the-scenes stories and industry insights to honest conversations about leadership, creativity, and longevity in media, Chachi Loves Everybody offers a rare, inside look at the people who help shape broadcast radio.

Chachi Loves Everybody is hosted by Dave Chachi Denes, President of Benztown, and features candid conversations with some of the most respected and influential voices in broadcasting.
Each episode dives into how top industry professionals got their start, the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, and the lessons they&rsquo;ve learned along the way. From behind-the-scenes stories and industry insights to honest conversations about leadership, creativity, and longevity in media, Chachi Loves Everybody offers a rare, inside look at the people who help shape broadcast radio.

Chachi Loves Everybody

EPISODE SUMMARY: Chachi interviews the team behind Apple’s #1 fiction podcast "American Afterlife," actress Scarlett Estevez, author Pedro Hoffmeister, and producer/director Bill Stuart, about adapting a novel into an audio drama. Hear concrete takeaways on casting, script adaptation, sound and production choices, and tips for writers, actors, and producers turning prose into immersive audio storytelling.

On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to the American Afterlife team about:
Pedro Hoffmeister’s inspirations for writing the novel American Afterlife and how he based the survival story on his own experiences
How Chachi and Bill Stuart developed the novel into a podcast
How Scarlett began acting and what she brings to the lead character of Cielo
Pedro’s journey from homelessness, expulsion, and incarceration to becoming an award-winning novelist
Bill’s perspective on developing and producing films like The Rock, and the similarities and differences with creating a podcast
How Scarlett balances school, being an influencer, and her acting career
The collaborative nature of creativity and how the team came together to create the audio drama
The art of audio storytelling and how the world was created through the soundscape of American Afterlife
The impact of AI on creative industries

And More!

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: 
Scarlett Estevez was born in Los Angeles, California, and from a young age she displayed a knack for the performing arts. Scarlett booked her first national commercial at age 3 and has appeared in more than 25 national commercials. Her first film role was in a short film for the "Make-A-Film Foundation" called The Magic Bracelet. The cast included James Van Der Beek, Hailee Steinfeld, Jackson Rathbone, J.K Simmons, and Bailee Madison. She went on to shoot her first feature film And Then There Was You, staring Garcelle Beauvais. Scarlett co-starred in the pilot Redeeming Dave, which was written by Dominic Russo (Workaholics). She co-starred on the Nickelodeon Web series Junior Eye. She was a supporting lead in the films Daddy's Home (2015) and Daddy's Home 2 (2017), playing the daughter of Mark Wahlberg and Linda Cardellini's character and stepdaughter of Will Ferrell's character. She went on to play Trixie on the television series Lucifer from 2016 to 2021, and Gwen on the fourth season of the Disney Channel television series Bunk'd in 2019. She starred as Violet Rodriguez / Ultra Violet in the Disney Channel series Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion in 2022. 

 

Bill Stuart is a legendary film producer with decades at the highest levels of the industry with credits across Fox, MGM, and Columbia. He was the executive producer of The Rock with Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery. 

 

Pedro Hoffmeister is an American author, poet, and rock climber. His books include American Afterlife Too Shattered For Mending, This Is The Part Where You Laugh, The End of Boys, Let Them Be Eaten By Bears – A Fearless Guide To Taking Our Kids into The Great Outdoors, Graphic the Valley, and Confessions of the Last Man On Earth Without A Cell Phone. He has also written for Climbing Magazine, Rock and Ice, Vice, Climbing.com, Gripped Magazine, Ampheta'Zine, and the Huffington Post. He was a 2006 recipient of the Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship for Fiction. He has worked as a rock climbing and whitewater rafting guide, and currently teaches literature, outdoor pursuits, and survival in Eugene, Oregon.

 

LINKS: 

Listen to American Afterlife

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-afterlife/id1833063666

https://open.spotify.com/show/2bKU2wfj4DXnHJ5z1GzERd





ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast.

 

ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.

Web: benztown.com

Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

Twitter: @benztownradio

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

EPISODE SUMMARY: Chachi interviews the team behind Apple&rsquo;s #1 fiction podcast "American Afterlife," actress Scarlett Estevez, author Pedro Hoffmeister, and producer/director Bill Stuart, about adapting a novel into an audio drama. Hear concrete takeaways on casting, script adaptation, sound and production choices, and tips for writers, actors, and producers turning prose into immersive audio storytelling.
On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to the American Afterlife team about:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Pedro Hoffmeister&rsquo;s inspirations for writing the novel American Afterlife and how he based the survival story on his own experiences</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Chachi and Bill Stuart developed the novel into a podcast</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Scarlett began acting and what she brings to the lead character of Cielo</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pedro&rsquo;s journey from homelessness, expulsion, and incarceration to becoming an award-winning novelist</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bill&rsquo;s perspective on developing and producing films like The Rock, and the similarities and differences with creating a podcast</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Scarlett balances school, being an influencer, and her acting career</li>
<li aria-level="1">The collaborative nature of creativity and how the team came together to create the audio drama</li>
<li aria-level="1">The art of audio storytelling and how the world was created through the soundscape of American Afterlife</li>
<li aria-level="1">The impact of AI on creative industries</li>
</ol>
And More!
ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Scarlett Estevez was born in Los Angeles, California, and from a young age she displayed a knack for the performing arts. Scarlett booked her first national commercial at age 3 and has appeared in more than 25 national commercials. Her first film role was in a short film for the "Make-A-Film Foundation" called The Magic Bracelet. The cast included James Van Der Beek, Hailee Steinfeld, Jackson Rathbone, J.K Simmons, and Bailee Madison. She went on to shoot her first feature film And Then There Was You, staring Garcelle Beauvais. Scarlett co-starred in the pilot Redeeming Dave, which was written by Dominic Russo (Workaholics). She co-starred on the Nickelodeon Web series Junior Eye. She was a supporting lead in the films Daddy's Home (2015) and Daddy's Home 2 (2017), playing the daughter of Mark Wahlberg and Linda Cardellini's character and stepdaughter of Will Ferrell's character. She went on to play Trixie on the television series Lucifer from 2016 to 2021, and Gwen on the fourth season of the Disney Channel television series Bunk'd in 2019. She starred as Violet Rodriguez / Ultra Violet in the Disney Channel series Ultra Violet &amp; Black Scorpion in 2022.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Bill Stuart is a legendary film producer with decades at the highest levels of the industry with credits across Fox, MGM, and Columbia. He was the executive producer of The Rock with Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Pedro Hoffmeister is an American author, poet, and rock climber. His books include American Afterlife Too Shattered For Mending, This Is The Part Where You Laugh, The End of Boys, Let Them Be Eaten By Bears &ndash; A Fearless Guide To Taking Our Kids into The Great Outdoors, Graphic the Valley, and Confessions of the Last Man On Earth Without A Cell Phone. He has also written for Climbing Magazine, Rock and Ice, Vice, Climbing.com, Gripped Magazine, Ampheta'Zine, and the Huffington Post. He was a 2006 recipient of the Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship for Fiction. He has worked as a rock climbing and whitewater rafting guide, and currently teaches literature, outdoor pursuits, and survival in Eugene, Oregon.
&nbsp;
LINKS:&nbsp;
Listen to American Afterlife
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-afterlife/id1833063666">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-afterlife/id1833063666</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2bKU2wfj4DXnHJ5z1GzERd">https://open.spotify.com/show/2bKU2wfj4DXnHJ5z1GzERd</a>
 
ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave &ldquo;Chachi&rdquo; Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast.
&nbsp;
ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America&rsquo;s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&amp;B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown&rsquo;s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.
Web: benztown.com
Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio
Twitter: @benztownradio
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown
Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio">instagram.com/benztownradio</a>

Chachi interviews the team behind Apple’s #1 fiction podcast "American Afterlife," actress Scarlett Estevez, author Pedro Hoffmeister, and producer/director Bill Stuart, about adapting a novel into an audio drama. Hear concrete takeaways on casting, script adaptation, sound and production choices, and tips for writers, actors, and producers turning prose into immersive audio storytelling.

Ep. 81 American Afterlife

EPISODE SUMMARY: Adam Taylor, President and CEO of APM Music, shares his non-linear career path from chemist and perfumer to producing landmark TV for Lifetime and PBS, co-founding a direct marketing enterprise, and becoming the driving force behind APM Music. He explains how he champions composers, shapes production-music strategy, and builds longevity in media. Expect behind-the-scenes TV stories, leadership lessons for broadcasters and creatives, and actionable career takeaways.

On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Adam about:


Becoming the head of his family business, Caswell-Massey, and its legacy as the oldest chemist and perfumer in America


What he learned about marketing top-shelf intellectual property


His pivot into the entertainment industry and how he started Goldman Taylor, producing movies and TV


Working with scientists to market their ideas as the founder of Taylor Fox


Getting hired as the head of APM, how he modernized the company, and what a day in his life is like 


The impact of AI on the world of production music and his vision for the future


Chairing the Production Music Association and how he creates community, educates, and advocates for the production music industry


How he gives back through community engagement and philanthropy


His advice for aspiring composers

And More!

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: 
With over three decades of experience in the music and intellectual property sectors, Adam Taylor has been instrumental in helping companies, organizations, and individuals harness the value of their copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

 

For the past twenty-two years, he has led APM Music, the world’s premier production music company, renowned for delivering high-quality scores, themes, and background music across various media platforms. Since its inception in 1983, APM has provided an extensive catalog that spans genres from contemporary urban and rock to classical and archival recordings, shaping the soundtracks of countless TV shows, films, commercials, and video games.

 

Before his tenure at APM Music, Adam co-founded Taylor/Fox Enterprises, collaborating with innovators to market unique, patent-protected inventions. He also played a key role as a co-founding partner at Goldman/Taylor Entertainment, where he developed significant television properties, including the Lifetime series “Confessions of Crime” and the acclaimed PBS series “Joseph Campbell – Mythos,” featuring Academy Award® winner Susan Sarandon.

 

Adam’s career began at Caswell-Massey, the oldest chemists and perfumers in the U.S., where he served as President/CEO for a decade.

 

In addition to his leadership in the music industry, Adam is dedicated to humanitarian efforts. He serves on the Board of Advisors for IsraAid, focusing on crisis response and community recovery, and is involved with the Council of Advisors for the Zelikow School for Jewish Non-Profit Management and the Advisory Board of Creative Community for Peace. His commitment to both the arts and social impact underscores his influential role in today’s cultural landscape.

 

LINKS: 

Brightlight Kenya

https://www.brightlightkenya.org/

 

Tomfoolery SpongeBob Remix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXVIbs4CR0

 

Sosh and Mosh

https://www.instagram.com/soshmosh?igsh=MWF1OGl6cGQ3ZmdrYw==

 

Groove Factory

https://www.groovefactory.group/

 

Somebody Call Sean Penn

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sean-penn-battle-jacob-ostreicher-bolivia-prison.html





ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast.

 

ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.

Web: benztown.com

Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

Twitter: @benztownradio

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

EPISODE SUMMARY: Adam Taylor, President and CEO of APM Music, shares his non-linear career path from chemist and perfumer to producing landmark TV for Lifetime and PBS, co-founding a direct marketing enterprise, and becoming the driving force behind APM Music. He explains how he champions composers, shapes production-music strategy, and builds longevity in media. Expect behind-the-scenes TV stories, leadership lessons for broadcasters and creatives, and actionable career takeaways.
On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Adam about:
<ol>
<li>
Becoming the head of his family business, Caswell-Massey, and its legacy as the oldest chemist and perfumer in America
</li>
<li>
What he learned about marketing top-shelf intellectual property
</li>
<li>
His pivot into the entertainment industry and how he started Goldman Taylor, producing movies and TV
</li>
<li>
Working with scientists to market their ideas as the founder of Taylor Fox
</li>
<li>
Getting hired as the head of APM, how he modernized the company, and what a day in his life is like&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
The impact of AI on the world of production music and his vision for the future
</li>
<li>
Chairing the Production Music Association and how he creates community, educates, and advocates for the production music industry
</li>
<li>
How he gives back through community engagement and philanthropy
</li>
<li>
His advice for aspiring composers
</li>
</ol>
And More!
ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: With over three decades of experience in the music and intellectual property sectors, Adam Taylor has been instrumental in helping companies, organizations, and individuals harness the value of their copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
&nbsp;
For the past twenty-two years, he has led APM Music, the world&rsquo;s premier production music company, renowned for delivering high-quality scores, themes, and background music across various media platforms. Since its inception in 1983, APM has provided an extensive catalog that spans genres from contemporary urban and rock to classical and archival recordings, shaping the soundtracks of countless TV shows, films, commercials, and video games.
&nbsp;
Before his tenure at APM Music, Adam co-founded Taylor/Fox Enterprises, collaborating with innovators to market unique, patent-protected inventions. He also played a key role as a co-founding partner at Goldman/Taylor Entertainment, where he developed significant television properties, including the Lifetime series &ldquo;Confessions of Crime&rdquo; and the acclaimed PBS series &ldquo;Joseph Campbell &ndash; Mythos,&rdquo; featuring Academy Award&reg; winner Susan Sarandon.
&nbsp;
Adam&rsquo;s career began at Caswell-Massey, the oldest chemists and perfumers in the U.S., where he served as President/CEO for a decade.
&nbsp;
In addition to his leadership in the music industry, Adam is dedicated to humanitarian efforts. He serves on the Board of Advisors for IsraAid, focusing on crisis response and community recovery, and is involved with the Council of Advisors for the Zelikow School for Jewish Non-Profit Management and the Advisory Board of Creative Community for Peace. His commitment to both the arts and social impact underscores his influential role in today&rsquo;s cultural landscape.
&nbsp;
LINKS:&nbsp;
Brightlight Kenya
<a href="https://www.brightlightkenya.org/">https://www.brightlightkenya.org/</a>
&nbsp;
Tomfoolery SpongeBob Remix
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXVIbs4CR0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXVIbs4CR0</a>
&nbsp;
Sosh and Mosh
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/soshmosh?igsh=MWF1OGl6cGQ3ZmdrYw==">https://www.instagram.com/soshmosh?igsh=MWF1OGl6cGQ3ZmdrYw==</a>
&nbsp;
Groove Factory
<a href="https://www.groovefactory.group/">https://www.groovefactory.group/</a>
&nbsp;
Somebody Call Sean Penn
<a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sean-penn-battle-jacob-ostreicher-bolivia-prison.html">https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sean-penn-battle-jacob-ostreicher-bolivia-prison.html</a>
 
ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave &ldquo;Chachi&rdquo; Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast.
&nbsp;
ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America&rsquo;s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&amp;B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown&rsquo;s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.
Web: <a href="http://benztown.com">benztown.com</a>
Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio
Twitter: @benztownradio
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown
Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/benztownradio">instagram.com/benztownradio</a>

Adam Taylor, President and CEO of APM Music, shares his non-linear career path from chemist and perfumer to producing landmark TV for Lifetime and PBS, co-founding a direct marketing enterprise, and becoming the driving force behind APM Music. He explains how he champions composers, shapes production-music strategy, and builds longevity in media. Expect behind-the-scenes TV stories, leadership lessons for broadcasters and creatives, and actionable career takeaways.

Ep. 80 Adam Taylor

EPISODE SUMMARY: Angela Perelli is a radio and podcast talent and life coach with over 30 years of radio experience, including programming at groundbreaking female-targeted radio stations. She shares how her unique skillset allows her to carve her own path and develop top talent.

 

On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Angela about:
Growing up in San Francisco,  and how she got pulled into radio
Transitioning from being an intern, to talent, to AP,D to PD, and learning which programming approaches worked best 
How she built a competitive radio station in LA and helped figure out how to modern AC format
Managing big personalities as a Program Director
Developing Ryan Seacrest and how he used talent and hustle to find success
The challenges she faces in a changing music landscape, and how to navigate stressful times in radio
Moving to Canada and what she learned from  Canadian radio
Becoming a consultant and life coach, and launching Angela Perelli Consulting
Her advice for the next generation of broadcasters.

And More!

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: 
Angela Perelli has over 30 years of experience in major market radio, with the past 16 devoted specifically to the development of personalities and personality brands. She’s worked with: Ryan Seacrest; Kevin & Bean, KROQ/Los Angeles; Marilyn Denis & Jamar, CHUM 104.5/Toronto; Dave Ryan Show, KDWB/Minneapolis; Miguel & Holly, Hot 105.3/Tampa; Carson Daly, Jamie White, Mercedes in the Morning, That Guy Kramer, Nat & Drew and Jonny, Holly & Nira in Vancouver and many many more. 

 

Seeing a gap between the feedback needs of talent and the time and bandwidth of managers, she used her unique skillset-combination of major market radio and life coaching expertise to meet performers where they are and inspire them to reach their full potential. 

 

Prior to launching her own company, she spent over 20 years in programming at groundbreaking female-targeted radio stations, KIOI-FM (K101)/San Francisco and KYSR-FM (Star 98.7)/Los Angeles, winning multiple industry awards.

 

ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.

 

ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.

Web: benztown.com

Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio

Twitter: @benztownradio

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown

Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

 

PEOPLE MENTIONED: 
Kevin and Bean
Carson Daly
Shoboy
Chet Buchanan
Dr. Don
Don Bleu
Bobby Cole
Bill Stairs 
Bob Lawrence
Dave Shakes
John Evans
Larry Berger
Deborah Parenti
Leslie Visser
Dan Vallie  
Randy Lane
Mark and Brian
Mark and Kim
Rick Dees
Big Boy
Dave Beasing
Mark Goodman
Larry Morgan
Jamie, Frosty and Frank
Greg Sims
Lara Scott
Rick Stacey
Ryan Seacrest
Lisa Fox 
Guy Zapoleon
Steve Davis
Ken Christensen
Tony Novio
Dan Granger
Dave Ryan
Miguel and Holly
Nat & Drew
Jonny, Holly & Nira

EPISODE SUMMARY: Angela Perelli is a radio and podcast talent and life coach with over 30 years of radio experience, including programming at groundbreaking female-targeted radio stations. She shares how her unique skillset allows her to carve her own path and develop top talent.
&nbsp;
On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Angela about:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Growing up in San Francisco,&nbsp; and how she got pulled into radio</li>
<li aria-level="1">Transitioning from being an intern, to talent, to AP,D to PD, and learning which programming approaches worked best&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">How she built a competitive radio station in LA and helped figure out how to modern AC format</li>
<li aria-level="1">Managing big personalities as a Program Director</li>
<li aria-level="1">Developing Ryan Seacrest and how he used talent and hustle to find success</li>
<li aria-level="1">The challenges she faces in a changing music landscape, and how to navigate stressful times in radio</li>
<li aria-level="1">Moving to Canada and what she learned from&nbsp; Canadian radio</li>
<li aria-level="1">Becoming a consultant and life coach, and launching Angela Perelli Consulting</li>
<li aria-level="1">Her advice for the next generation of broadcasters.</li>
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Angela Perelli has over 30 years of experience in major market radio, with the past 16 devoted specifically to the development of personalities and personality brands. She&rsquo;s worked with: Ryan Seacrest; Kevin &amp; Bean, KROQ/Los Angeles; Marilyn Denis &amp; Jamar, CHUM 104.5/Toronto; Dave Ryan Show, KDWB/Minneapolis; Miguel &amp; Holly, Hot 105.3/Tampa; Carson Daly, Jamie White, Mercedes in the Morning, That Guy Kramer, Nat &amp; Drew and Jonny, Holly &amp; Nira in Vancouver and many many more.&nbsp;
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Seeing a gap between the feedback needs of talent and the time and bandwidth of managers, she used her unique skillset-combination of major market radio and life coaching expertise to meet performers where they are and inspire them to reach their full potential.&nbsp;
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Prior to launching her own company, she spent over 20 years in programming at groundbreaking female-targeted radio stations, KIOI-FM (K101)/San Francisco and KYSR-FM (Star 98.7)/Los Angeles, winning multiple industry awards.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave &ldquo;Chachi&rdquo; Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.
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ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America&rsquo;s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&amp;B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown&rsquo;s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now &amp; Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.
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PEOPLE MENTIONED:&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Kevin and Bean</li>
<li aria-level="1">Carson Daly</li>
<li aria-level="1">Shoboy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Chet Buchanan</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dr. Don</li>
<li aria-level="1">Don Bleu</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bobby Cole</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bill Stairs&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bob Lawrence</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dave Shakes</li>
<li aria-level="1">John Evans</li>
<li aria-level="1">Larry Berger</li>
<li aria-level="1">Deborah Parenti</li>
<li aria-level="1">Leslie Visser</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dan Vallie&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Randy Lane</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mark and Brian</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mark and Kim</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rick Dees</li>
<li aria-level="1">Big Boy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dave Beasing</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mark Goodman</li>
<li aria-level="1">Larry Morgan</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jamie, Frosty and Frank</li>
<li aria-level="1">Greg Sims</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lara Scott</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rick Stacey</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ryan Seacrest</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lisa Fox&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guy Zapoleon</li>
<li aria-level="1">Steve Davis</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ken Christensen</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tony Novio</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dan Granger</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dave Ryan</li>
<li aria-level="1">Miguel and Holly</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nat &amp; Drew</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jonny, Holly &amp; Nira</li>
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