Circling The Drain Podcast

Radio used to be the dream. Now some veteran broadcasters are being shown the door... over Zoom — and one of us was recently offered $14 an hour to get back behind the mic. Welcome to Episode 51 of Circling the Drain. Johnny Bozeman (@bozemanworld) , Jay Harper (@JayHarperVO) and Jim McCarthy take a look at the current state of radio, including the latest round of iHeart layoffs, longtime personalities suddenly finding themselves out of work, the slow disappearance of AM radio and a question nobody in radio used to want to answer: How much does this business actually PAY anymore? Plus, the guys look back at the radio they grew up listening to, how Nashville radio has changed, the strange ability broadcasters develop to instantly turn "it on" when the mic opens, and some absolutely unfiltered stories from their own days behind the board. Including the night Johnny may have fallen asleep while playing Willie Nelson on the radio. Oh...and Circling the Drain @DrainPodcast may not be called Circling the Drain much longer. Apparently inviting an artist onto a show called "Circling the Drain" can occasionally be misunderstood. Who knew? Subscribe for more stories from the people who lived through radio, music and entertainment before it all goes down the disposal. #podcast #radio #Nashville #broadcasting

Ep 50 - Circling the Drain Podcast with Johnny B @Bozemanworld & Jay Harper @JayHarperVO:: Craig Campbell Traditional country singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and Eagleville, TN city councilman Craig Campbell @CraigCampbelltv sits down with the Circling the Drain crew to talk about his wild ride from small-town Georgia to Nashville stages and successful coffeehouse-venue brand Grindstone Cowboy @GCowboyCoffee Craig shares how playing piano in church led to Lower Broadway gigs, touring with Luke Bryan and Tracy Byrd, and eventually landing his first record deal that produced the hit Family Man. He gets honest about financial wake-up calls, label roller coasters, not being allowed to play on his own records, and why he’s now all-in on authenticity, entrepreneurship, and community. Follow Johnny B: facebook.com/john.e.bozeman teapaw.org/bozemanworld Follow Jay Harper: facebook.com/harperjeff teapaw.org/JayHarperVO teapaw.org/TheGTSNetwork Follow Jim: jmvos.com circlingthedrain.net Circling The Drain is produced by It's Your Show dot Co itsyourshow.co

Ep 49 - Circling the Drain Podcast with Johnny B & Jay Harper::Jesse and Noah - A New Generation of Bellamy Brothers Johnny B (@bozemanworld) and Jay Harper @JayHarperVO) welcome brothers Jesse and Noah Bellamy (@jesseandnoah) to talk about their new album Sunshine Shop, the Bellamy family legacy, and why the best songs are “imperfectly perfect.” They dive into growing up on a Florida cattle ranch, watching their dad David Bellamy and uncle Howard (@BellamyBrothers) build a career, and carving out their own sound rooted in harmony, story songs, and live-band energy instead of over-gridded perfection. The conversation hits everything from AI in music and the future of live performance to Nashville’s changing skyline, vinyl nostalgia, DIY video strategy, and surviving horse-drawn chaos on Broadway. Jesse and Noah also perform two songs live in-studio, showcasing the sibling blend and storytelling that sets them apart. circlingthedrain.net

Ep. 48 - Circling the Drain Podcast with Johnny B & Jay Harper::Adam Dread Nashville Politics, Nantucket Sharks and Comedy Wars Nashville legend, attorney, former councilman and stand-up comic @AdamDread joins Johnny B (@bozemanworld) and Jay Harper (@JayHarperVO) from Nantucket to talk about everything from politics and scooters to sharks, data centers, cab laws and comedy wars. Adam walks through his infamous “English-speaking cab drivers” bill, his near-fatal stroke and brain bleed, why he splits time between Nashville and Nantucket, and how he went from radio and stand-up to law and animal advocacy. He also dishes on Trace Adkins, Ralphie May, Steve Harvey, Joe Rogan, Bob Saget, bad Californians in Nashville, and why wind farms and data centers make him crazy. If you love Nashville, comedy, behind-the-scenes radio stories and unfiltered political takes, this episode is packed! Follow Johnny B: x.com/bozemandworld Follow Jay Harper: x.com/JayHarperVO x.com/TheGTSNetwork circlingthedrain.net

Ep. 47 - Circling the Drain Podcast with Johnny B. & Jay Harper :: Tanya Montana Coe & Shelli Coe - David Allan Coe's Daughters Tell the REAL Story On this episode of Circling The Drain, John E. Bozeman and Jay Harper sit down with Tanya Montana and Shelli Coe, daughters of outlaw country legend David Allan Coe. They share what it was really like growing up on the road, clear the air about racist allegations and the infamous X‑rated albums, and explain the truth behind the estate, the will, and why the kids aren’t “silver spoon” heirs. Tanya and Shelli talk about their own musical journeys, the "Goodbuy Girls" Nashville shop, reconnecting with long‑lost siblings, and how their mom Jody quietly held the whole family together. This is one of the most honest, emotional, and human conversations you’ll hear about fame, family, and faith in country music. #CirclingTheDrainPodcast #DavidAllanCoe #TanyaMontana #ShelliCoe #TylerCoe #CocaineAndRhinestones #OutlawCountry #NashvilleMusic #EastNashville #GoodbyeGirlsNashville #CountryMusicLegacy #FamilyAndFaith #MusicPodcast #NashvillePodcasts #JoshPruitt Follow Johnny B: facebook.com/john.e.bozeman Follow Jay Harper: facebook.com/harperjeff Follow Jim: jmvos.com Circling The Drain is produced by It's Your Show dot Co itsyourshow.co circlingthedrain.net

A free t-shirt and a lunch or dinner with the hosts! @JayHarperVO

We would LOVE to have @GerryHouse1 as a guest!!

Ep 46 - Circling the Drain with Johnny B & Jay Harper:: "Does EVERYTHING Have to Be Political?" On this episode of Circling The Drain, Johnny B, Jay Harper, and Jim talk about how political division has seeped into every corner of entertainment and media. They trade stories from talk radio, debate Trump’s influence on patriot events, and unpack why fans are turning on artists who get too political from the stage. The guys also reminisce about women who changed rock (Linda Ronstadt, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Amy Lee), underrated girl and boy bands, and classic film stars and directors. They hit on the Morgan Wallen and Jason Aldean controversies, the 250th celebration tied to Trump, CMA Fest politics, and how talk radio and cable news are burning people out. It’s part nostalgia, part media critique, and part “can we please just enjoy a show again?” Follow Johnny B: facebook.com/john.e.bozeman teapaw.org/bozemanworld Follow Jay Harper: facebook.com/harperjeff teapaw.org/JayHarperVO teapaw.org/TheGTSNetwork Follow Jim: jmvos.com Circling The Drain is produced by It's Your Show dot Co itsyourshow.co circlingthedrain.net

Trapped under a tractor, only able to reach his phone! @TraceAdkins called a neighbor with a backhoe to get it off of him. It's amazing what you can do when pinned down. #SurvivalStory #NearMiss

A powerful song born from a grieving father's story of his Marine son, Lance Corporal Patrick Nixon, killed in Afghanistan. The @TraceAdkins sought and received the family's blessing before releasing the tribute, ensuring it honored their loss. #Songwriting #Tribute #Military

Co-host @JayHarperVO met @realDonaldTrump on his plane and found him to be the antithesis of the image he projects. He was funny and friendly. @TraceAdkins says Trump is real jokester whose hyperbolic statements are often just part of his great sense of humor. #DonaldTrump #BehindTheScenes

The persistent nervousness for @TraceAdkins about singing the national anthem, even at high-profile events, stems from the fear of public mistakes and deep respect for the moment. #PerformanceAnxiety #PublicSpeaking

Getting shot through the heart and living to tell the story…. An excerpt from Part 2 of our #interview with #countrymusic #superstar @TraceAdkins ! #podcast #podcasting #nashvilletn @JayHarperVO @bozemanworld

Ep 44 - Circling the Drain Podcast with Johnny B & Jay Harper::Trace Adkins- Pt.2 Trace Adkins on Faith, Fame, “You’re Gonna Miss This” and Why He Won’t Play “Arlington” for Drunks In Part 2 of our deep-dive with country icon Trace Adkins, we get the stories behind his most emotional and controversial songs, from “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” to “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Arlington.” Trace shares powerful memories from Arlington National Cemetery, his candid take on Donald Trump, and the radio days with Phil Valentine that almost got people fired. We also dig into his acting career, how he met his wife on a movie set, the wild origin of his dog “Gary Busey,” and why he believes live shows are now the only truly “real” part of the music business. circlingthedrain.net

Ep. 43 - Circling the Drain Podcast with Johnny B & Jay Harper:: Country legend @TraceAdkins :: From Oilfields to the Opry Country legend Trace Adkins joins Circling the Drain @DrainPodcast for a raw, funny, and unfiltered conversation about survival, success, and the scars he picked up along the way. Trace opens up about growing up in small-town Louisiana, singing bass in church, working dangerous oil rigs in the Gulf, getting shot by an ex-wife, flipping a tractor, multiple open-heart surgeries, and why he still prefers hard work on the farm to life on the tour bus. He also talks about his breakout in Nashville, label politics, 30 years in country music, and how acting and voiceover work have kept him relevant. Along the way you’ll hear wild stories featuring Gene Simmons, Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, Donald Trump, Blake Shelton, and more – plus why the national anthem still makes him nervous every single time. This is Part 1 of our Trace Adkins series on Circling the Drain. circlingthedrain.net

Is "family harmony" possible when you are not technically "family"? @LarryStewart_ thinks so! 🎹🎼 #podcast #podcasting @RestlessHeart__ @JayHarperVO @bozemanworld @JimMcCarthyVOs