PAFO Welcomes Tim McKernan

This week on PAFO, Chris, Jeff, Zoë, and KG sit down with Tim McKernan for a long conversation about radio, risk, audience loyalty, and what it takes to keep a show going over time. They talk about how PAFO found its voice, why some shows last and others don’t, and what Tim has learned from years of building in public.They also get into the mess of “1380 The Woman,” why ratings don’t tell the whole story, and why revenue matters a lot more than bragging rights. Tim opens up about betting on himself, putting his house on the line, and the week he thought he had lymphoma before learning it wasn’t cancer after all. From there it moves into Artie Lange stories, New York near-misses, public criticism, loyal listeners, KG’s fake thigh tattoo, and the difference between the loudest people and the people who actually show up.Follow Tim / TMA:X: x.com/TMASTLInstagram: instagram.com/tma_stlThe Morning After: 101espn.com/shows/the-morning-after-stlTMA site: tmastl.comThe Tim McKernan Show: tmastl.com/podcasts/the-tim-mckernan-showCatch Tim on The Morning After weekdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on 101 ESPN.After the Morning After starts Monday, April 27 and features Tim McKernan, Doug Vaughn, Jackson Burkett, and PA Network family member Iggy. It airs Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon on 105.7 HD2 and on the TMA YouTube channel.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Sponsors06:00 The Evolution of the Podcast11:55 Mental Health and Recovery Stories17:53 Behind the Scenes of Podcasting24:01 Business Models in Radio and Podcasting30:49 The Bubba the Love Sponge Controversy38:25 Media Misrepresentation and Personal Struggles45:51 Health Scares and Their Emotional Toll51:45 The Relief of a False Alarm01:02:43 Navigating Professional Growth Amidst Adversity01:09:23 The Evolution of Media and Personal Connections01:21:27 Engagement to a Stripper01:27:20 The Complexity of Social Interactions01:32:30 The Weight of Celebrity and Accessibility01:39:02 The Impact of Personal Struggles on Career01:47:17 The Thrill of Performance and Personal Growth01:53:32 Missed Opportunities and Career Reflections02:00:05 Interventions and the Weight of Responsibility02:07:54 Breaking Stereotypes: Conversations with Adult Stars02:19:17 The Power of Community and Audience Engagement02:24:57 Navigating the Challenges of Broadcasting02:30:12 The Evolution of the Show and Its Audience02:35:48 The Future of Podcasting and Community Engagement02:54:25 Unexpected Encounters and Revelations03:01:11 Reflections on Relationships and Personal GrowthThanks to our sponsors…McKelvey Insurance Groupmckelveyins.comLightSource Psychotherapyfindyourlightsource.com