texas radio hall of fame

On episode 87,  I had the honor of talking with Texas Radio Hall of Famer Lanny Griffith!  Lanny's wild ride took him from "traffic in bondage," to doing TV and radio at the same time. Hear stories about Lanny's wild magazine cover, crazy times with Stevens and Pruitt, The start of the Buzz in Houston and more!  And, it's all wrapped up in a cozy 30 minutes!

MORE ABOUT LANNY...
Lanny Griffith is a writer, reporter, campaign strategist, blogger, content creator. Seasoned on-air professional of radio and television in the greater Houston market for over 30 years. Known for hard work, dedication, highly recognized in multiple demographics, and proficient in Social Media on many platforms. Griffith is sought out by local and national media source for news outlets.  He is also 2011 Inductee to Texas Radio Hall of Fame.  And, the longest living Traffic Master in captivity, reigning over KLOL listeners,  morning Buzz host and feature reporter for KRIV, Fox 26 News.  

The Jimbo Podcast is back for Season Two! The interviews this season will include radio greats, actors, comedians, musicians and just about anyone I find fascinating.  I'm so happy to kick off the season talking with Joe Pogge.  Joe is a new inductee to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.  How did he get there?  Well, take a listen as we talk about his "Lone Star Beer" days,  the birth of Q Zoo in Houston,  93Q's greatest promotion, the Houston Springsteen concert that lasted forever,  the launch of Mix 96.5, bringing  Aeros Hockey to Houston and helping football  come back to Houston with the marketing of the Texans.  Joe can be heard on Houston Radio Platinum with own golf show, "Smokin' Joe's Driving Range," every Saturday morning at 8am.  

On this episode Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Texas Radio Hall of Famer Steve Eberhart about his new book Full Circle, his radio career and more!

IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW...
Steve Eberhart, an inductee of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. Eberhart's career began at KGAF in 1973 and he spent much of his career in Dallas radio at legendary stations such as KVIL 103.7, KLUV 98.7, KDMX 102.9, KDFW Fox 4 television and over 2 decades broadcasting nationwide on the ABC Radio Network. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Broadcasters. In 2008 he returned to KGAF as owner/operator.

ABOUT THE BOOK FULL CIRCLE...(AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM)
Steve Eberhart grew up without a dad. His died when he was 3 months old. As he grew older, he became curious and set out on a mission to learn about this father he never knew. He also wanted to solve the mystery of his death. He learned his dad was a bonafide war hero. He got his answers and a lot more.

This week my guest is the always entertaining Doug Harris, CEO of Noisemaker Communications in Houston. A master of promotion, branding and marketing worldwide, Doug talks about growing up in the Lone Star State, his love of performing from an early age (including - true story - beating out another Houston legend, childhood friend Dennis Quaid in a talent contest); creating legendary events as Promotion Director with Rock 101 KLOL, along with branding and developing the stations' equally legendary talent lineup of Stevens and Pruett, Dayna Steele, Grego, Outlaw Dave and more. The new Executive Director of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame has advice for entrepreneurs, discusses his storied campaign career outside of radio, and talks about movies and the Houston Film Critics Society. It's a 'real big small town' slice of Texas you gotta hear. Bring a margarita and tune in!

About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:

Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests know media, we're talkin'! Unscripted and nearly always entertaining, each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz; from where they started to how it's going. Join us in my swanky studio where drinks are always on ice; music + media are the conversation starters. New episodes every other Tuesday.

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A very special thank you to friends who helped bring the Spotlight Conversations podcast together:
Booth Announcer: Joe Szymanski ('Joe The Voice Guy')
Theme Song Composer: Mark Sparrow, SongBird Studios

Houston rock radio legend Dayna Steele talks about her inspiring book 'Surviving Alzheimer's With Friends, Facebook and a Really Big Glass of WIne'. The Texas Radio Hall of Famer and former Rock 101 KLOL alum talks openly and candidly about her mothers' Alzheimer's diagnosis. Chronicling two years of caring for her mom in the book (pulled from posts and comments on Facebook) Dayna talks family, friends and community struggling to come to terms with the disease. (The book is now her one woman play 'The Woman in the Mirror'). As Dayna puts it all out there in the interview, the book - and the play - continue to let caregivers know they aren't alone as they work through a loved ones Alzheimer's diagnosis. 

About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:

Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests know media, we're talkin'! Unscripted and nearly always entertaining, each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz; from where they started to how it's going. Join us in my swanky studio where drinks are always on ice; music + media are the conversation starters. New episodes every other Tuesday.

Social media links, website and more here
Follow and subscribe to my podcast here

A very special thank you to friends who helped bring the Spotlight Conversations podcast together:
Booth Announcer: Joe Szymanski ('Joe The Voice Guy')
Theme Song Composer: Mark Sparrow, SongBird Studios

Love the movies? Then tune in to this entertaining episode with Houston film critic and radio veteran T.j. Callahan as she talks about meeting actors Matt Damon (sigh) and Jason Statham (double sigh); the true color of the famous carpet at The Critic's Choice Awards  and her work with The Houston Film Critic's Society. The KILT FM alum and inductee to the 2018 Texas Radio Hall of Fame tells all about what really happens during a commercial break at a televised awards ceremony. Bring popcorn and enjoy!

About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:

Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests know media, we're talkin'! Unscripted and nearly always entertaining, each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz; from where they started to how it's going. Join us in my swanky studio where drinks are always on ice; music + media are the conversation starters. New episodes every other Tuesday.

Social media links, website and more here
Follow and subscribe to my podcast here

A very special thank you to friends who helped bring the Spotlight Conversations podcast together:
Booth Announcer: Joe Szymanski ('Joe The Voice Guy')
Theme Song Composer: Mark Sparrow, SongBird Studios