Ep. 41 Michael Harrison

EPISODE SUMMARY:  Michael Harrison has held multiple positions in front of and behind the mic at many legendary stations, hosted syndicated shows, written for publications, created TALKERS, and more! Harrison discusses his eventful career including being at the forefront of several rising formats and innovations as Michael and Chachi sit down for a chat!On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Michael about:Starting his career by creating one of the first progressive rock radio stations on Long IslandGoing to NYC and working for 3 different formats at once and teaching at the same timeMoving to San Diego and his instrumental role in the creation of the AOR format. Hosting a few syndicated shows and working with Norm Pattiz in the early days of Westwood OnePublishing his own radio charts in his Good Phone publication and getting bought out by BillboardMoving to talk radio and fulfilling a life long dream of being Founding TALKERS Magazine, TALKERS.com and the TALKERS ConventionJoining the band Gun Hill Road and releasing music with themWhat the radio industry must do to stay relevantAnd more!Read Michael’s Talkers publication at Talkers.comAnd Listen Gun Hill Road’s newest single hereABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Michael Harrison has worked at legendary stations from coast to coast including WNEW in New York, KMET in LA, KRPI in Sand Diego, TIC in hartford and WCBS NY. Founded the AOR format, hosted several syndicated shows, was the first managing editor for R&R, has been a columnist for Billboard, station owner, member of the band Gun Hill Road, and creator of TALKERS.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.PEOPLE MENTIONED: Mike McVay, Richard Neer, Rosko, Scott Muni, Allison Steele, Jonathan Schwartz, Pete Fornatale, John Zacherle, Vonner Paulson, Ron Jacobs, Bob Wilson, Lee Abrams, Allen Shaw, Mike Brown, Sam Bellamy, Alex Bennett, Sue Steinberg, Norm Pattiz, Lee Zito, Mel Karmazin, Al Herskovitz, Dan MasonABOUT 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, New York, London and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 15 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 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 Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now, AudioLogger, Audio Architecture, Radio Merch Shop, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, Run It Again, Hot Chicken and Cage-Free Conversation with Byron Kennedy, and Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.