Ep. 67 Chet Buchanan

EPISODE SUMMARY: Chet Buchanan, Emmy-winning host of KLUC’s Chet Buchanan show, discusses the many steps in his radio journey, how he serves his community through charity work, and the advice he’s picked up along the way.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Chet Buchanan about:Getting his start volunteering to wash cars at KRKO in Everett, Washington, before debuting on air at 16.His hustle mentality and how it’s helped him stand outBouncing Z100 in Portland, The KUBE in Seattle, and PhoenixBecoming a programmer and a morning show host in Salt Lake CityThe on-air mistake that made the station change the locks on him and forced him to quitGetting involved in pro sports making a mix for the Seahawks before becoming a PA announcer for the Vegas Aces and Seattle KrakenThe importance of apologizing and owning up to your mistakesHis work started the world's largest single-location toy drive in Las VegasHis thoughts on the future of radio and advice for young peopleAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Chet Buchanan is the host and creator of 98.5 KLUC’s The Chet Buchanan Show! Since its inception in 1999, it has consistently been one of the highest rated and most beloved radio shows in Las Vegas. In addition to anchoring the morning show, for which he was named “Best of Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Chet can be seen just about everywhere around town.Many Las Vegans know Chet from his work on the court at UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball games, appearing as a frequent contributor on Fox 5, or holding down a packed schedule hosting multiple corporate, civic, and charity events.Chet is also the brains behind the annual Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive, where he lives and broadcasts live on top of 30 foot scaffolding for 12 days straight to raise toys for thousands of Las Vegas children. Since its inception, the 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive has grown to become recognized as “The World’s Largest Single Location Toy Drive.”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:Scott HermanJohn MaynardPam ThompsonRobert O'BrienBob CaseSean LynchJeff KingKen BensonGary BryantJohnny EdwardsRich PattersonBill LeeRick DeesRachel DonahueCommander ChuckPaul AndersonBob RiversTom HuttlerBruce KellyKevin RiderGene BaxterJerry CliftonColleen CassidyJohn MurphyBilly HayesScott ThrowerDan ClarkStacy LynnEric EdwardsTom ShaneChuck FieldJB KingJoel DenverMike PrestonLori BradleyKent AllenThe T-ManCat ThomasJack EvansDave RyanRyan SeacrestMojoCharlie TunaChris AbbottMichael HayesEbroTony ColesABOUT 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.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.