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What happens when two old friends reconnect after more than three decades?

This week on Here’s What We Know, our host Gary Scott Thomas welcomes longtime Colorado radio personality Dave Jensen for a conversation filled with laughter, memories, and honest reflections about a business they both love.

They revisit their days together at TRI 102.5 in Northern Colorado, swap stories that have only gotten better with time, and talk about how a radio career has changed over the years. Gary shares why getting fired became one of the greatest blessings of his life, while Dave reflects on staying in one market long enough to become part of the community's story.

This conversation is about friendship, resilience, finding joy in your work, and realizing that the people who cross your path often leave a bigger mark than you ever imagined. Listen now.

In This Episode:

• Reconnecting after more than 30 years
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Colorado radio
• Why local radio still matters
• How getting fired changed Gary's life forever
• Funny memories from TRI 102.5
• Dave Jensen's award-winning career
• The future of radio and streaming
• Why local, human content still beats syndicated content
• Why relationships outlast careers

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Bio:

Dave Jensen was born in Paterson, New Jersey, but moved to Colorado (in the back window of his parents’ VW 1968) when he was 12 months old and has lived in the area ever since. Dave worked at Runza in Loveland when he was younger and still enjoys stopping now and then for an Original Runza. Dave is currently the longest-tenured employee in the Townsquare Media Northern Colorado office at 600 Main St. in Windsor, having worked here since 1997. Dave was awarded ‘Best Afternoon Show/Major Market’ by the Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) in 2025; RETRO 102.5 was awarded ‘Station of the Year’ in 2022. He has family in the area, with his brother living in Fort Collins and a nephew in Eaton. Dave loves movies, disc golf, movies, great TV, the local craft beers around Fort Collins, and all things radio.

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If radio ever felt personal to you, this episode will bring back a lot of memories.

This week on Here's What We Know, we sit down with Chicago radio legend Garry Meier, one half of the iconic Steve and Garry afternoon show that defined a generation of radio listeners.

Garry opens up about how Larry Lujack's sarcasm on WLS first pulled him toward broadcasting, what it was actually like to work alongside his childhood radio hero, and the story that sparked his on-air partnership with Steve Dahl.

The conversation moves into the night that made Garry Meier a piece of American pop culture history: Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park, where a stunt built around smashing records grew into a forfeited baseball game and international news coverage. Garry pushes back on how the event has been reframed over the decades and explains what he actually witnessed that summer night in 1979.

From there, the two Garys talk about the business side of broadcasting: why big radio companies loaded themselves with debt buying up stations, why hiring managers now care more about a resume than a demo tape, and why podcasting has become the format radio should have evolved into decades ago.

If you remember what radio felt like before it became all business and no personality, you're going to enjoy this one. Listen now!

In This Episode:

• How Larry Lujack's WLS show inspired an entire generation of radio hosts
• The real story behind meeting a childhood hero and finding out they're human
• How the Steve and Garry partnership started with an offhand comment about gas prices
• The night of Disco Demolition Night and what actually happened at Comiskey Park
• Why the disco backlash has been mischaracterized in the years since
• What went wrong with corporate radio consolidation after FCC ownership rules changed
• Why podcasting outperforms traditional radio for long-form conversation
• Behind-the-scenes stories with Sam Kinison, Albert Brooks, Garry Marshall, and Paul McCartney
• Garry Meier’s induction into the Radio Hall of Fame

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Bio:

Garry Meier is a Radio Hall of Fame inductee and one of Chicago's most celebrated radio personalities. His legendary career includes groundbreaking partnerships with Steve Dahl, multiple No. 1 radio shows, five A.I.R. Awards for Best Afternoon Talk Show, and recognition by Talkers Magazine as one of America's most influential talk show hosts. Today, Garry brings the same sharp wit, curiosity, and engaging storytelling to The Garry Meier Show, where he continues to entertain audiences with thoughtful conversations, humor, and commentary on life and current events.

Website: https://garrymeier.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-meier-571478187/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGarryMeierShow/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/garrforcelive

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What does it take to stay at the top of country music for five decades?

This week on Here's What We Know, country music legend T.G. Sheppard joins us for a heartfelt conversation about the people, moments, and songs that shaped his remarkable career.

T.G. shares unforgettable stories about his friendship with Elvis Presley, including the chance meeting that changed his life forever. He reflects on life on the road, the physical demands of touring, the songs that almost never happened, and why longevity comes down to more than talent.

We’ll also talk about John Denver, Roger Miller, Sonny Throckmorton, Judy Collins, songwriting, record labels, and the magic that happens when the right song finds the right artist.

If you love country music history, behind-the-scenes stories, and conversations that remind us why great songs stay with us for generations, this episode is a must-listen!

In This Episode:

• Life on tour buses and the real cost of the road on a 50-year career
• Why so many artists battle throat and vocal problems
• The night T.G. met Elvis Presley outside a roller rink as a runaway kid
• What Elvis was like as a person, away from the fame
• TG's years as a record executive working with Waylon Jennings and John Denver
• How "I Loved 'Em Every One" sat in a vault for ten years before it became a hit
• Sonny Throckmorton and the songwriters who shaped the sound of country music
• The Roger Miller story behind "Last Cheater's Waltz"
• Recording "Home Again" with Judy Collins
• What it means to have longevity in the music business

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T.G. Sheppard is one of country music's enduring legends, with 21 number one hits and a career spanning more than 50 years. Known for classics like "Last Cheater's Waltz," "I Loved 'Em Every One," "Party Time," and "Do You Wanna Go to Heaven," he continues to captivate audiences with the same passion that first brought him to Nashville as a teenager. Along the way, he built a close friendship with Elvis Presley, who gave him his first tour bus, helped shape the careers of countless artists as a record executive, and earned his place among country music's top 100 artists of all time. Today, TG is still touring, sharing timeless songs and unforgettable stories with fans across the country.

Website: https://www.tgsheppard.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgsheppard/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgsheppardofficial/

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