Second Cup of Joe...and John

(Joe and John have wrecked a car and flown to London since the last recording and need a quick summer hiatus. Enjoy the March 2 nd release with one of the best TV people in business). 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). A Boston area native, the Penn State student’s path to Nashville took more twists and turns tha...

The son of “Mad Men” advertising parents, the Queens, New York native was at the epicenter of the 1970’s California music scene. Best known for his 1978 hit single “Magnet and Steel”, Walter has 15 solo albums to his credit and exponentially more anecdotes reflecting on living the rock ‘n roll lifestyle. 77 years-young July 12th , Egan’s story of tension in the studio while working with (and datin...

It’s another edition of the longtime buddies flying solo (or is that duo?) covering a ridiculous range of topics such as; the raging speed bump debate, fast food drive-thru hassles, the “YMCA” song, what it’s like to pilot a Lear jet at 45,000 feet, John’s romantic getaway that ends up with a rash, Don Shula’s death stare, that time Bryant Gumbel gave Joe the big blow off, why men flying in flip f...

This Hendersonville High School “Golden Girl” has a colorful, winding life journey, making her mark as a Nashville area talent buyer and business owner. There aren’t many challenges she hasn’t answered. Booking a jazz series in Lebanon, Tennessee? Check. Making a last-minute pitch to launch a shop at Nashville International Airport? Check. Playing with Charlie Daniels? Check. Launching The Nashveg...

Care to join a couple of guys shooting the breeze? They take the podcast to the next level, asking, begging, imploring you to email them at secondcupofjoeandjohn@gmail.com or engage on the show’s social media to add to future conversations. Joe reveals what it was like to be a big-time DJ (John’s words, not Joe’s), favorite concerts, cars, throwing away Emmy’s, favorite sandwiches, Cam Ward, Garan...

When “Bulger’s Beat” came on TV, you stopped what you were doing to check it out. The Chicago native brought his folksy storytelling to Nashville’s NBC affiliate in 1990. For nearly 36 years Terry profiled ordinary people with extraordinary life lessons. After a road trip to Amarillo and a cup of coffee in Des Moines, Terry explains why Nashville became home, with TV viewers adding one more smile...

A self-proclaimed “vocal enhancer” Lisa wasn’t cynical enough to launch a career in journalism, her major at Western Kentucky University (She was on the 5-year plan). The Elizabethton, Kentucky native landed in Nashville with several singing opportunities including the heavy metal band Warning, only to depart in a dramatic business divorce. She is now the long time co-owner of Suzie’s Café while h...

An international hand therapist by trade, this Brentwood resident is among only 10 people to have competed in the Rock “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 streak includes fighting adversity, at 7,000 feet, a...

Don’t throw a pity party for Chase, because he’ll just stand you up, even though he has a “dead leg” (Deadleg Media is the name of his company).  Born with cerebral palsy, this Nashville native is leaning into his disability with humor and strength, explaining why misery is beautiful.  (Yep, he actually makes a case).  Breaking the social media code with recent YouTube videos going viral, this son...

Few people can claim two elite professional careers in one lifetime. Moving from California to Covington, Tennessee at an early age, Lisa toured the world as a flight attendant eventually assigned to professional sports teams’ charters. Gold medal winners, college basketball champions and NBA world champions, are on her aviation resume and yes, the Tennessee Titans. Pivoting to real estate, Lisa e...

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). A Boston area native, the Penn State student’s path to Nashville took more twists and turns than a wind-blown tumbleweed in America’s heartland. A Captain in the U.S. Air Force, he didn’t land his then-ultimate assignment but doesn’t regret any of his eight moves. Find out what...

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 gospel songwriter. Her move to Nashville in 1990 led to a variety of careers, all centered on the radio and music industry. Her voice and signature red hair (she’s been mistakenly...

Charlie Mac, (also C-Mac), earned numerous accolades calling games for four SEC schools along with becoming a fan favorite on WSMV-TV in Nashville. Not bad for a guy who never took a broadcasting class. Admitting that he wasn’t a great student and driven by fear, the Mississippi native expounds anecdotes regarding some of the biggest names in sports including Archie Manning and Walter Payton. Rece...

Many of us have concepts of starting a business from scratch, but few actually do it. Meet Chad Bottorff, a partner at Eakin Partners Commercial Real Estate since 2001 and co-founder of TC CRAFT Tequila. Chad and his brother Todd were determined to make an ultra-premium tequila with numerous international tasting awards to follow. Educated at MBA and The University of the South, Chad began his pro...

You would be hard pressed to find a Middle Tennessee sports entity that Johnny hasn’t had some involvement with since the 1980’s. His passion and opinions are front and center, whether reflecting on his first sports media job when he was a tween, to his chance encounter with Elvis (THEE, not Joe). With more than 4,000 radio shows to his credit, the 2025 Tennessee Sportswriters Hall of Fame inducte...

Making a name for himself behind a Nashville sports talk radio microphone decades ago, Blake continues to rise in the radio ranks with iHeartMedia.  A late 90’s chance meeting with Nashville Banner columnist, the late Joe Biddle, led the Dallas native to the Middle Tennessee airwaves.  Managing the ever-changing radio landscape keeps Blake on the road continuing to do what he does best, building r...

You’ve heard him, but perhaps not heard of him. Dennis Holt has percussion credits spanning 5 decades among the Who’s Who in the music industry. From Vince to Taylor, the self-proclaimed lover of surfboarding (he’s an LA transplant) and a good French dip, Dennis takes you into some of Nashville’s most iconic studios. Get to know one of Nashville’s most gifted musicians. AMONG THE TOPICS: JOHN WAYN...

Born and raised in Nashville, Kim helped promote some of the biggest brands in the 1990’s including Planet Hollywood, the NFL YES campaign and the Rock “n” Roll Marathon.  Still thriving in the public relations world, Kim explains why she had no choice but to go to Vanderbilt University, how former Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher became her first client and reveals her celebrity crush.  If you’re a...

Before the Titans and Predators, the Nashville area did have major league sports called pro golf. Steve Nieman, a Missouri transplant, was a big part of it and talks about his professional journey of running some of the biggest tournaments in the world. While calling Middle Tennessee home for the last 25 years, Steve has logged thousands of miles and has had many mortgages balancing his profession...

45 years behind a local TV news camera means Joe has literally been an eyewitness to the ever- changing landscape of the Nashville area since the 80’s. Covering he biggest stories; from the Titans Super Bowl run to chaos at the State Capitol, the Pulaski and MTSU graduate shares stories of meeting Ronald Reagan, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and plunging into a NASA deep water tank. AMONG THE TOPICS:...

Does being financially independent, ready to retire (FIREd) by 50 sound good to you? Joel makes the complicated sound simple, guiding young people toward a straightforward retirement plan. His journey to Middle Tennessee began in Illinois with 9/11 pivoting his career path. Recently promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, Busboom explains his passion for the next generation’s financial stability by actual...

If only we had followed Jeff Gould’s financial advice when we were entering our 20’s. This Middle Tennessee native and self-described average student was still able to attend Vanderbilt and build a career helping others become financially independent. His nearly 50-year courtship of his wife began with a 15-hour date that included two dances. Jeff continues to explore the word including a trip to...

If a cat has 9 lives, Scot (yes, one “t” because, he explains, his parents couldn’t afford 2) England has 20 and counting. His various professions through the decades, from radio DJ, TV anchor, professional boxer and 9-time author has led him to befriend the likes of Muhammad Ali and Evil Knievel. From Central Illinois, Scot’s colorful journey to Nashville includes a listing in the Guiness Book of...

The irony is LaVern Vivio has taken more twists and turns in her life than the number of Middle Tennessee traffic reports she’s delivered over the years (28 if you’re counting). The author of “Jesse: a True Story of Redemption,” chronicles her journey from bitterness to better. A failed run for Congress has led her back full circle to teaching, along with her husband. This witty Kentucky girl, mot...

A self-proclaimed “Damn Yankee” from Chicago, Marie is determined to build a thriving film and music community in Tennessee. Don’t bet against her. The author of “From Barefoot to Stilettos, it’s not for sissies,” her advocacy to challenge the family court system in Tennessee produced new legislation. She explains how her friendship with Morgan Freeman came about and why she has a “T” on her leg....