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Circling The Drain

Circling The Drain

Di: John E. Bozeman & Jay Harper
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 Circling The Drain is a show about the current state of the music and radio businesses as well as culture in general! Hosted by John E. Bozeman and Jay Harper along with Jim McCarthy as Co-Host/Executive Producer. John has had a storied career in music and talk radio, most notably as the Executive Producer for the late and legendary Phil Valentine. Jay also has has a long career in radio as Announcer, Play-by-Play, Voice and On-Camera Actor. He was also an Artist Rep for MCA records. Jim McCarthy ALSO has had a tremendous career in radio since 1996 and has since brought his consulting/producing skillset to the podcast world. Circling the Drain is produced by ItsYourShow.co2025 Musica Scienze sociali
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  • Dez Dickerson on Prince, Hendrix, Faith, Talk Radio and Modern Rock :: Ep 35 Circling the Drain Podcast

    Dez Dickerson on Prince, Hendrix, Faith, Talk Radio and Modern Rock :: Ep 35 Circling the Drain Podcast
    Apr 22 2026
    On this episode of Circling The Drain, Johnny B, Jay Harper and James Patrick McCarthy sit down with guitarist and broadcaster Dez Dickerson – best known as Prince’s original guitarist from the 1999 and Little Red Corvette era.Dez takes us from his early days in Midwestern cover bands to his legendary audition with Prince, life on the road, opening for the Rolling Stones, his faith journey, leaving the band just as they were about to headline stadiums, and his unexpected path into conservative talk radio.Along the way, the guys dive deep into Jimi Hendrix’s legacy, the darker side of the music business, the opioid epidemic and fentanyl, and why modern rock rarely hits as hard as it used to.What you’ll hear in this episode:- Dez’s wild origin story, starting professional gigs at 14 without even a driver’s license - The real story behind his Prince audition and how “having the vibe” got him the gig - Inside the infamous Rolling Stones opening shows and how Hells Angels changed the narrative - Why he walked away from Prince’s band at the brink of stadium-headliner status - Dez’s conversion to Christianity on the Dirty Mind tour and how it reshaped his choices - Moving to Nashville, discovering the Christian music business and landing an A&R role - How Phil Valentine pushed him toward talk radio – and why the mic felt like home - His unapologetically conservative views, pushback he’s gotten, and “clear thinker” philosophy - Guitar talk: Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Santana, bikers, death metal, and why no one is truly “original” - Dez’s thoughts on today’s rock, podcasts vs radio, and what he wants to do nextHit play for a fast, funny, honest conversation about music, faith, politics and life from someone who’s actually been there, on stage and on the air.Listen, subscribe, and join the Drain Gang at: circlingthedrain.net 2:47 Dez’s first days with Prince and the audition at an empty tire shop 3:36 Growing up in Midwest cover bands and touring before he could drive 4:47 Inside the Prince audition: playing with the band vs trying to “blow them away” 6:38 Seeing Prince’s real personality after joining the band 8:04 Opening for the Rolling Stones, Hells Angels and getting “booed off stage” in the media 10:49 Dez’s conversion to Christianity on the Dirty Mind tour 11:17 Moral discomfort on stage and the moment he knew he had to leave 12:38 Intense years in the band and the image from the 1999 video 13:07 Little Red Corvette solo and Dez’s guitar legacy 13:19 Why and how Dez moved to Nashville and into A&R 15:11 Early days in Nashville and culture shock over a little snow 16:00 How Phil Valentine pushed Dez toward talk radio 18:01 Discovering talk radio feels like “home” and plans to blend radio and podcasting 19:41 The story behind the iconic kamikaze headband 21:27 Fan art, the faceless cartoon band, and Dez as a visual icon 22:03 Prince’s pain, opioids, fentanyl and the tragedy of his death 24:49 The opioid epidemic, fake fentanyl and near-misses with pain meds 26:17 Personal stories of back surgeries, painkillers and dependency 27:08 Dez’s first guitar, outgrowing lessons and early school gigs 29:25 Early career breaks, agents, and being “the kid who plays like Hendrix” 29:53 Guitar heroes: Clapton, Zeppelin, Grand Funk and growing into Hendrix influence 30:54 Winning over biker crowds and the Stones show irony 31:30 How Prince fused Sly Stone, Hendrix and the Stones’ Glimmer Twins 32:17 Hendrix’s unrealized future and his deep influence on guitar players 34:05 Being the only one at school mourning Hendrix and the “players’ player” 35:04 Eddie Van Halen, borrowing from Hendrix and other influences 37:04 Why “best guitarist” debates miss the point 37:31 Practice, grind and scaring your parents with your obsession 38:02 Reading music vs playing by ear and learning the Nashville number system 39:09 Reconnecting with Prince in Nashville and the “show after the show” 40:49 Sharing the stage with Larry Graham and surreal “Forrest Gump” moments 41:54 First Avenue stories, U2 and Minneapolis memories 42:26 Moving from cold Minnesota to too-hot Nashville 43:03 Dez’s conservatism, being “just to the right of Attila the Hun” and industry blowback 45:41 Leaving the Democratic Party and becoming a “clear thinker” 47:16 The problem with political echo chambers, even in conservative talk radio 48:12 Label me an American: political parties vs founding ideals 49:31 Why you cannot recreate Phil Valentine and why listeners still compare 50:09 Radio vs record labels and the business side of both worlds 51:00 Why copying Phil can never work and why he was a true radio rock star 52:32 Inside label culture in Nashville and signing left-of-center artists 53:47 How a meeting with Jimmy Bowen helped shape modern Christian music 55:01 How ...
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    1 ora e 6 min
  • Tributes, Cancelled Careers, And Nashville War Stories :: Ep 34 Circling the Drain

    Tributes, Cancelled Careers, And Nashville War Stories :: Ep 34 Circling the Drain
    Apr 15 2026
    In this episode of Circling The Drain, Johnny B, Jay Harper, and Jim McCarthy dive deep into the changing world of music and radio from the perspective of insiders who have lived it. They start with why some artists get massive tribute concerts while others do not, then slide into a raw, honest look at country radio’s glory days, its corporate-driven decline, and what happens to artists and broadcasters when the industry moves on. From Taylor Hawkins and Eddie Van Halen, to Waylon Jennings, Jason Aldean, Kacey Musgraves, and Tim McGraw, the guys unpack how careers peak and fade, how politics can tank a fan base, and why loyalty in production teams still matters. Along the way, you will hear behind the scenes stories from Nashville radio, Country Radio Seminar, hall of fame inductions, and on air rivalries the hosts now regret. It is a brutally honest, funny, and nostalgic ride through a business that is, quite literally, circling the drain. Listen for – Why some legends get big tribute concerts and others never do – How corporate ownership and streaming gutted local radio – The unspoken 20 year shelf life of most country stars – When politics and award shows push fans away – Confessions about bashing other hosts on the air – The Nashville radio names they still want to get on the podcast Circling The Drain is a podcast about music, media, and entertainment before it all goes down the disposal. 2:12 – Taylor Hawkins vs Eddie Van Halen: who gets a tribute and why 3:55 – Waylon Jennings, tribute shows, and honoring musical “gifting” 6:10 – Radio as a launchpad: how on air skills still matter even when radio does not 7:05 – Inside Country Radio Seminar: from DJ convention to corporate schmooze fest 8:49 – Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson as “new artists” at CRS 10:28 – Early misreads: not being blown away by The Judds at first listen 12:17 – When record labels ruled: RCA, MCA, and the power to make stars 13:27 – The Nashville machine wakes up to radio’s decline and bankrupt clusters 14:22 – Getting tossed aside with age: musicians, flatbed truck gigs, and reality checks 15:32 – Why only a handful of artists have true decades-long careers 18:11 – Earl Thomas Conley: hit records, introversion, and painful live shows 19:58 – Country bars, boring sets, and what audiences really want 21:56 – Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, and the 20 year A list career arc 23:37 – What happened to Kacey Musgraves and the Dixie Chicks effect 24:55 – The cost of politics onstage and why some artists never learn 25:32 – Oscars, live streams, and why award shows feel pompous and out of touch 26:36 – CMT Awards, live vocals, and brutal pitch correction moments 27:47 – Waylon’s hearing loss and the studio tricks to keep him on pitch 28:42 – Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town” and the Columbia courthouse backlash 30:06 – Racism in the North vs South: a blunt Ohio story 30:58 – Jason Aldean’s production team loyalty and “do not fix what is not broken” 31:39 – Talk radio etiquette: why bashing other hosts is bush league 32:39 – Johnny’s regret over slamming Rick and Bubba on the air 35:00 – Howard Stern, rivalries, and when feuds actually helped the ratings 36:01 – Air Awards story: the Kanye West Bill Cody gag 37:28 – How industry awards slowly got cheaper and smaller 38:24 – Tennessee Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame and forgetting key co hosts 40:00 – Phil Valentine, Terry Hopkins, and the show that made a career 42:29 – Brian Sargent, music director battles, and taking heat for the host 43:36 – A rare good GM: Dennis Ways and healthy radio culture 44:21 – Michael Dickey and the reality of ownership families 45:59 – Who they still want on: Nashville radio legends, especially women 47:07 – TV and weather crossovers: why they want Davis Nolan’s story Follow Johnny B:https://www.facebook.com/john.e.bozemanFollow Jay Harper:https://www.facebook.com/harperjeffFollow Jim:www.jmvos.comCircling The Drain is produced by It's Your Show dot Cowww.itsyourshow.co
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    48 min
  • Zoro: From Janitor to World‑Class Drummer and Minister of Groove :: Ep 33 Circling the Drain

    Zoro: From Janitor to World‑Class Drummer and Minister of Groove :: Ep 33 Circling the Drain
    Apr 8 2026
    In this powerful episode of Circling the Drain, Johnny B and Jay Harper sit down with legendary drummer Zoro (Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, and more) to explore his extraordinary journey from growing up in Compton and rural Oregon poverty to becoming a world‑class musician, author, speaker, and “Minister of Groove.” Zoro shares how a humble janitor job unlocked his destiny, why he believes gifts come from God as seeds that must be cultivated, and how a life of service, not self, leads to real joy. He also opens up about his memoir “Maria’s Scarf,” his faith journey, encounters with major celebrities like Denzel Washington and Lenny Kravitz, and the spiritual principles that have guided his life through hardship, rejection, and eventual breakthrough. If you’ve ever felt behind, overlooked, or discouraged about your calling, this episode will challenge and inspire you to keep going.Timed highlights [0:01:34] Zoro joins: life in Tennessee, weather, and growing up doing hard manual labor [0:02:27] Early jobs: groundskeeper, mowing, John Deere mishap, and not being afraid of work [0:05:54] First “real job” and discovering taxes as a kid [0:06:50] What got Zoro into drumming and his view that gifts are God‑given [0:07:29] Growing up in Compton, soul music, Motown, and the “ghetto drum set” in a Radio Flyer wagon [0:09:50] Playing on the sidewalk, earning quarters, and sensing a calling [0:10:05] Destiny, spiritual warfare, and why opposition often accompanies your purpose [0:11:40] Moving from Compton to rural Oregon and years of rejection from school band programs [0:13:20] The janitor job that changed everything: sneaking onto the drums after hours [0:15:00] Discovered while drumming on the job and suddenly needed in every school band [0:16:19] From 62 absences to showing up: how finding purpose transformed his attendance [0:17:48] Skipping school vs. loving learning and caring for his sick mother [0:18:11] Mark Twain’s quote: “I never let schooling interfere with my education” [0:18:57] Chickens, self‑education, and early entrepreneurship [0:20:00] The orange paper titled “My Future” and deciding to be a professional drummer [0:20:20] “You are basically honest” and the humor and honesty in his early diaries [0:21:19] Street life in Compton, stealing as a kid, and gradual character transformation [0:23:42] Gifts as seeds: why talent is an acorn, not a full‑grown oak [0:24:35] Living in a car, chapters titled “Living on a Prayer,” “I Will Survive,” and “Gonna Fly Now” [0:25:07] 12‑hour practice session, bleeding hands, and winning state band competition [0:27:00] Stewarding the gift vs. bragging about the gift; humility and the “Bill Gates’ son” analogy [0:29:00] Accepting small, “beneath you” doors and how that leads to big opportunities [0:30:00] Minister of Groove: Lenny Kravitz’s nickname and Zoro’s multi‑faceted calling [0:30:40] Speaking everywhere from San Quentin to the White House to villages in Ghana [0:32:50] Why Zoro treats a six‑person church and a mega‑platform the same [0:34:12] “My Father’s business” and seeing everything as people‑focused ministry [0:35:00] God as “alien,” the Holy Spirit as a willing invader of the human heart [0:37:21] “When I drum, I feel His pleasure” – Chariots of Fire, calling, and joy [0:37:40] Life of self vs. life of service: why selfish people self‑implode [0:40:00] Deathbed regrets, Schindler’s List, and what actually matters at the end [0:41:20] Salvation, grace, and how quickly a life’s direction can change [0:42:30] The book “The Practice of the Presence of God” and Brother Lawrence’s example [0:44:08] Inviting God into everyday moments, from the kitchen to the car [0:45:00] Zoro’s habit of asking God to be in podcasts, gym sessions, and daily encounters [0:47:36] Surrender, prophetic encouragement, and unexpected creative breakthroughs [0:48:20] Brother Lawrence’s impact 400 years later and what real legacy looks like [0:52:01] Lenny Kravitz, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and “I just want to be a saint in that number” [0:52:19] Denzel Washington’s prophetic word as a boy and calling to influence for God [0:55:00] The 12‑year‑old campfire prayer: forgiveness and “please make my dreams come true” [0:56:24] The life‑changing prophetic encounter that made God “real‑real” [1:00:47] Collecting prophetic words, seeing them fulfilled, and stacking evidence of God’s work [1:02:45] Influence with “kings” of business, politics, and entertainment and why paupers matter just as much [1:05:11] Why pious, judgmental religion misses Jesus’ message of grace [1:06:18] Extending grace, not playing judge, and meeting people where they are [1:08:44] Loving people on the tour bus without condemning their choices [1:10:00] Everyday ministry: encouraging ...
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    1 ora e 26 min
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