Ep. 148 - BUZZ RUSSELL - Radio Is Who I Am | The Boston Chris Podcast

Welcome to Episode 147 featuring veteran Texas Country music radio DJ Buzz RussellYou DON'T want to miss this never before seen, in-depth look into the life & art of Buzz RussellWe chatted with Buzz about how he got started in radio, his take on the stylistic evolution of music over his 42 years in radio, some artists he knew would be huge stars, how his station stays unique in today's climate, the role of a program director, how a personal connection to the audience is so important & TONS more!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:03: Theme Song01:44: Intro02:15: Radio DJs are kinda like professional fans03:34: Born in Alabama & Grew Up in Alief, TX04:35: Getting bit by the radio bug06:54: The sound of your own voice08:16: Lessons he learned that he still leans on09:57: The things he learned initially in radio14:42: He’s always been in Texas country music20:23: The stylistic evolution of music22:39: The advent of the DIY Era in music25:45: Recognizing breakout artists27:42: Favorite and least favorite things about radio28:59: Maintaining his passion30:53: Being unique in radio & competing with Internet & Streaming33:49: The radio’s role in the local community35:06: What is a program director40:19: KNES in Fairfield & being a small market station41:38: Something his fans may not know!43:06: Impactful44:41: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?45:46: What the Heck?!48:32: Fly on the Wall49:33: Moment of Gravity51:25: The 3 things he is most grateful for52:24: Who is Buzz Russell?Support The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0