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Second Cup of Joe...and John

Joe Elvis and John Dwyer

Nashville-centric broadcast veterans Joe Elvis and John Dwyer are resurrecting their broadcast careers with this podcast. They collaborate to share wit, life experiences and Rolodex with listeners. With 5 episodes ready to download, look for a weekly episode to be dropped each Monday beginning June 6 th, 2022. Joe and John invite movers and shakers to the Main Street Media TV Studios to offer inspiration, and raw untold stories about how Nashville was, and is today. Joe is best known for his days,

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33:46

Patrick Cassidy – Actor, Producer/Director

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2026/04/26

Hollywood royalty is alive and well at the Franklin Theatre where Patrick reigns as Artistic Director of the StudioTenn Theatre Company. Second of three sons of Broadway star Jack Cassidy and Oscar-winner ShirleyJones, the former high school quarterback (he once led the nation in passing) delves into what it’s like growingup along teenage heart throbs brothers David, Shaun and Ryan. This California transplant also explains howCovid factored into his growing love for Middle Tennessee. AMONG

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34:41

Adam Zocks – St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series...

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2026/04/12

Aside from Pro/College football games and the occasional NASCAR race, the biggest one-day sporting eventis Nashville’s spring marathon event. Now in its 26 th year, more than 25,000 participants are expected to floodthe city streets, not to mention thousands of volunteers and bystanders. Watch and listen to the guy whohelped launch the extravagance back in 2000, learning all the logistics it takes to pull it off. The co-hosts havea combined 25 appearances (John 25 times /Joe 0 times)

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Iroquois Steeplechase Chief Marking Officer Autumn...

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2026/03/29

Celebrating its 85th year, The Iroquois Steeplechase is Middle Tennessee’s social event of the year. Oh, it alsoraises millions of dollars for charities including the Monroe Carel Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Learnthe incredible backstory of how it came to be, and what’s new for 2026 (hint: it involves live music). HearAutumn’s emotional connection to the horse racing extravaganza while Dwight, the 1977 Champion, revealswhat it takes to compete at the highest level. If you have

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42:10

He WALKED 1,000 Miles and Became a BEST SELLER |...

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2026/03/01

It was a health challenge that led this longtime California resident to write a book that’s now a best seller onAmazon. The 1,000-mile walk (1,350 miles) spawned reflective standalone vignettes with each ending with aquestion. Founding a creative agency now more than 40 years old, David’s professional and personal lifepivoted with a move to Nashville to be closer to his 3 daughters. Little did he know how disruptive his lifewould become, challenging family relationships while starting new

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40:05

Keith Bullock

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2026/02/01

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35:41

CEO Accidentally Makes AMAZING CREATINE | Mark...

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2026/01/18

A happy scientific accident a couple dozen years ago led to Faulkner sending a seismic jolt through the holistichealth supplement industry. Creatine, the most important supplement you can take according to Mark, is at thefront of his business, but it also manufactures laundry detergent, acne medicine, feminine hygiene and pet painrelief products. The Nashville resident (and hockey nut) reflects on his fascinating journey into holisticproducts, and why they are game changers for those who

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44:39

Jeff Fisher – Former Titans & Rams Head Coach, AF1...

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2026/01/04

Revealing that “God put that brown thing with laces in my hands when I was about 7 or 8,” one of the best-known Tennessee sports figures continues to have football a focal point of his life. But there’s so much moreincluding seven grandchildren (All call him Jeff). With 173 wins in nearly 20 NFL seasons, the California nativeturned Tennessee ambassador reflects on the early days of trying to stabilize a nomadic NFL franchise withrarely told anecdotes. Fast forward, Fisher explains why his

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47:19

You're Chasing the WRONG THINGS - Virgil Herring...

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2025/12/07

The 2-time PGA Tennessee Teacher of the Year continues to broaden his brand with popular TEDx talks,corporate coaching and two podcasts, “On the Virg” and “The Whole Pro.” While golf is a backdrop, heunlocks potential to achieve greatness for his clients, regardless of their career paths. He explains thenuances separating great people, and superstars, and why many people chase the wrong things. AMONGTHE TOPICS, REMEMBERING CHAMINADE, TRIAL BY FIRE AT THE GOLF CHANNEL, HIS PERFECTPICTURE,

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48:43

Gary Chapman – Singer/Songwriter, Former TV Host

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2025/11/09

Admittedly a 68-year-old trapped in a 12-year old’s body, Chapman reflects on his early Oklahoma/Texasupbringing that led him to Nashville nearly 50 years ago. Almost kicked out of bible college, he found earlysuccess in the contemporary Christian music scene, writing number one songs including one with former wifeAmy Grant. He parlayed his quick wit and likability into an 800-show run as host of TNN’s Prime TimeCountry. The Dove Award winner explains what he would tell his 18-year-old

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45:48

Tresa Halbrooks – Founder & President of Legacy...

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2025/10/26

A “Big Sis” to many of the Tennessee Titans during the early glory years, Tresa admits that a career in footballwas never on her radar. The New Mexico native, who moved to Nashville to (yep, you guessed it), hasparlayed her time in the NFL to a successful luxury brand consulting firm, her own. Revealing how a brief,abusive marriage made her stronger and an expert in crisis management, Tresa gives simple advice fornavigating a PR nightmare. AMONG THE TOPICS: WARDROBE MALFUNCTION, KARAOKE GO

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Brenda Vroon – Nashville Dolphins Executive Director

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2025/09/28

Who can teach swimming lessons without a pool during Covid? Brenda, that’s who. The Marietta, Georgia native has loved the water since birth. The Auburn University graduate explains why her career path to leading the Nashville Dolphins wasn’t a straight 50-meter freestyle race. The nonprofits mission of teaching children and adults with special needs has impacted thousands of people since 2003. As the only full-time staffer, Brenda explains the many (swim) caps she wears as she

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34:17

Tony Arata – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member

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2025/09/15

“We can be broke anywhere, so why not Nashville?” were the fateful words from Tony’s wife Jamyi some 40 years ago.Once packed up from Thunderbolt, Georgia it didn’t take long for the aspiring singer/songwriter (and UPS worker) tohave a chance run-in with Garth Brooks. Tony explains the quirky inspiration for writing “The Dance,” which is amonghis four #1 country chart toppers and Brook’s admitted signature song. Dolly, Reba, Emmylou, Trisha, Patty Loveless andLainey Wilson have all recorded

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47:01

Mike Organ - The Tennessean Sportswriter

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2025/08/31

Bagging groceries at Kroger to a Hall of Fame sportwriting career? Mike explains why there aren’t any steps in betweenand takes a deep dive into why he has survives and thrives in an endangered profession. A Middle Tennessee native,Mike has interviewed a Who’s Who including Muhammed Ali, Arnold Palmer, Walter Payton and Bo Jackson revealingwhich basketball legend tops his list. Admitting to burn out, listen to why a world record deer helped rekindle his lovefor reporting. Nobody in

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41:40

Tony Richards – Founder/Owner Hippie Radio

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2025/08/17

Don’t dare tell this self-made media business mogul that radio has gone the way of Blockbuster. Proof that Tony wasalways going to be a high achiever, he built a radio station at 13-years old in his Ft. Wayne, Indiana basement. Every daysince he’s been either on the airwaves or managing radio stations, launching Kensington Digital Media in 2011.Currently owning a dozen call letters including WHPY-FM Hippie Radio in Nashville, he’s half of “Nashville’s MorningShow with Pam & Tony” on

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36:36

Jackie Marushka – Marushka Media

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2025/08/03

Jackie credits her career ascent to a late afternoon meeting with a boss who she thought was going to fire her. TheNew Mexico native reveals what she said in that meeting, along with her other defining moments in a crowded Nashvillepublic relations scene. Her jam is “moment making that ends up in yielding press” for more than two decades, creatinga boutique and branding agency. Serving on several boards, including the American Music Association, Jackie’s passionincludes striving to break

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35:46

Mary Barnes – Marathon Runner with an Amazing Streak

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2025/04/13

An international hand therapist by trade, this Brentwood resident is among only 10 people to have competed in theRock “n” Roll Marathon (either running the full or half) every year since 2000. Admittedly a late bloomer, the 66-year-old explains her goal is to be the “last man standing,” Mary also reveals why her husband is her inspiration. Her streakincludes fighting adversity, at 7,000 feet, a heartful thank you to a police officer and which competitors should betasered (not really). AMONG

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35:55

Lisa Maki – Avison Young Commercial Real Estate...

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2025/03/16

Few people can claim two elite professional careers in one lifetime. Moving from California to Covington, Tennessee atan early age, Lisa toured the world as a flight attendant eventually assigned to professional sports teams’ charters. Goldmedal winners, college basketball champions and NBA world champions, are on her aviation resume and yes, theTennessee Titans. Pivoting to real estate, Lisa earned her way up through the ranks and now leads one of the topcommercial estate companies with a

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46:25

Dan Thomas – WSMV Channel 4 Meteorologist

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2025/03/02

Dan did his first weather forecast at age six and hasn’t stopped since (he is not kidding and has the tape to prove it). ABoston area native, the Penn State student’s path to Nashville took more twists and turns than a wind-blowntumbleweed in America’s heartland. A Captain in the U.S. Air Force, he didn’t land his then-ultimate assignment butdoesn’t regret any of his eight moves. Find out what life lesson Tom Brady taught him, while becoming one of the mostrespected meteorologists in the

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Pamela Furr - President of the TN Radio Hall of Fame,...

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2025/02/16

Pamela’s Facebook page states: News Anchor, Writer, Voice Over Artist, Background Singer, Lover of God, Family,Friends, Wine, and Men. Behind the mic by the age 14, the North Carolina native set her sights on becoming a gospelsongwriter. Her move to Nashville in 1990 led to a variety of careers, all centered on the radio and music industry. Hervoice and signature red hair (she’s been mistakenly for Wynonna) can be heard on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN along with herduties with the Tennessee Radio

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Charlie McAlexander - Longtime SEC Play-by-Play...

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2025/02/02

Charlie Mac, (also C-Mac), earned numerous accolades calling games for four SEC schools along with becoming a fanfavorite on WSMV-TV in Nashville. Not bad for a guy who never took a broadcasting class. Admitting that he wasn’t agreat student and driven by fear, the Mississippi native expounds anecdotes regarding some of the biggest names insports including Archie Manning and Walter Payton. Recently profiled in Delta Magazine, his career path, in a paralleluniverse would have been in the

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