Johnjay Van Es co-host of the nationally syndicated Johnjay & Rich Show, joins Off Deadline for a hilarious, heartfelt, and completely unfiltered ride through his 25+ years in radio.
He opens up about:
- The wild Rod Stewart moment that catapulted his career
- How a call to Oprah's dad led to a surprise call from Oprah herself
- Pranking another radio station live on TV with a leaf blower 😅
- His most cringe-worthy on-air disaster (and what he learned)
- Why Christmas Wish still gives him chills
- The 13-year-old fan who became a star thanks to a moment with Miley Cyrus
- His secret scuba broadcast… with sharks.
This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, radio industry lessons, and pure entertainment.
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