Benztown has dropped two new episodes of its original podcast Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by President Dave “Chachi” Denes, featuring Hope Media Group President Tim Dukes and ABC News Radio national correspondent Steven Portnoy.
In the first episode, Dukes traces his 30-year broadcasting journey, from commercial to nonprofit radio. He shares how his Louisville roots sparked his radio career, landing an early gig at Y107 and learning from mentors who shaped his leadership. Dukes dives into building Tampa’s Power Pig brand, programming roles in Louisville, Cincinnati, and San Diego, and navigating Jacor’s sale to Clear Channel before joining Emmis. He also opens up about his shift to Christian radio and his 2024 rise to Hope Media Group President post-Way Media merger.
The second episode features Portnoy, who recounts his start in Syracuse University’s college radio and covering major events like 9/11, the Afghanistan War, Hurricane Katrina, and Osama Bin Laden’s death. He details his journey from an ABC News intern to White House correspondent, his tenure as president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, and his return to ABC after over eight years at CBS News. Portnoy also discusses his 2025 Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation, emphasizing the value of preserving broadcast history.
Both episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody are available on major platforms, including Apple Podcasts.
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