EPISODE SUMMARY: Chet Buchanan, Emmy-winning host of KLUC’s Chet Buchanan show, discusses the many steps in his radio journey, how he serves his community through charity work, and the advice he’s picked up along the way.
On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Chet Buchanan about:
- Getting his start volunteering to wash cars at KRKO in Everett, Washington, before debuting on air at 16.
- His hustle mentality and how it’s helped him stand out
- Bouncing Z100 in Portland, The KUBE in Seattle, and Phoenix
- Becoming a programmer and a morning show host in Salt Lake City
- The on-air mistake that made the station change the locks on him and forced him to quit
- Getting involved in pro sports making a mix for the Seahawks before becoming a PA announcer for the Vegas Aces and Seattle Kraken
- The importance of apologizing and owning up to your mistakes
- His work started the world's largest single-location toy drive in Las Vegas
- His thoughts on the future of radio and advice for young people
And More!
ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Chet Buchanan is the host and creator of 98.5 KLUC’s The Chet Buchanan Show! Since its inception in 1999, it has consistently been one of the highest rated and most beloved radio shows in Las Vegas. In addition to anchoring the morning show, for which he was named “Best of Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Chet can be seen just about everywhere around town.
Many Las Vegans know Chet from his work on the court at UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball games, appearing as a frequent contributor on Fox 5, or holding down a packed schedule hosting multiple corporate, civic, and charity events.
Chet is also the brains behind the annual Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive, where he lives and broadcasts live on top of 30 foot scaffolding for 12 days straight to raise toys for thousands of Las Vegas children. Since its inception, the 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive has grown to become recognized as “The World’s Largest Single Location Toy Drive.”
ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.
PEOPLE MENTIONED:
- Scott Herman
- John Maynard
- Pam Thompson
- Robert O'Brien
- Bob Case
- Sean Lynch
- Jeff King
- Ken Benson
- Gary Bryant
- Johnny Edwards
- Rich Patterson
- Bill Lee
- Rick Dees
- Rachel Donahue
- Commander Chuck
- Paul Anderson
- Bob Rivers
- Tom Huttler
- Bruce Kelly
- Kevin Rider
- Gene Baxter
- Jerry Clifton
- Colleen Cassidy
- John Murphy
- Billy Hayes
- Scott Thrower
- Dan Clark
- Stacy Lynn
- Eric Edwards
- Tom Shane
- Chuck Field
- JB King
- Joel Denver
- Mike Preston
- Lori Bradley
- Kent Allen
- The T-Man
- Cat Thomas
- Jack Evans
- Dave Ryan
- Ryan Seacrest
- Mojo
- Charlie Tuna
- Chris Abbott
- Michael Hayes
- Ebro
- Tony Coles
ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgar
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