In a recent Kat Country Stockton-Modesto coaching session with The DJ Walker Morning Show, one of the topics we discussed was adding more relationship content to the show. Once we reminded ourselves that relationship content is more than couples and dating, we realized that several of the hosts had an abundance of this content in their own homes.

DJ’s elderly mother, adult son, adult daughter, her fiancé and their newborn baby girl, and a 110 lb. Labrador are all living with him and his wife! Cohost Jaimee along with her husband and two daughters are living with her parents while they look to buy a house. Program Director KATM Stockton-Modesto and KSKS Fresno, Andy Winford’s mom and mother-in-law are both living with him and his wife.

I recently had a laugh-filled reunion lunch with Jonathon Rush, Gary David, and Gary “Thrills” Mills of iHeartRadio/Columbia, SC. We reminisced about fun times at CHR WNOK in the 1980s. The request lines back then never stopped ringing. Listeners would call ...

Heading into the new year a very good programmer shared the she was concerned; perhaps afraid for her company’s outlook. Fear is natural. It’s the appropriate response for any of us unsure about challenging situations. Facing another ratings report, ...

Social media has been on fire since Disney + released The Beatles: Get Back. For the first time, we are privileged to watch The Beatles create their last album in the studio. Director Peter Jackson has done a remarkable job editing over 150 intimate hours of previously ...

If you’re in radio, you’re familiar with the reference “Production Talent.” (How, long ago “production” found its way into Broadcast lexicon is anyone’s guess). Regardless, the place where commercials and promotions are ...

As Jon Kabat-Zinn says, “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” Saying thank you, holding the door for someone, these little moments can change the tone of your whole day. One of the most powerful ways to rewire your brain for more ...

Over time our firm has thrived on watching a new client emerge from the middle of the pack to claim a number one ranking in their format target. Everyone “wants to win,” if only that was enough. As often as we hear the terms “tactical” and ...

“If you’ve created a work culture where vulnerability isn’t okay, you’ve also created a culture where innovation and creativity aren’t okay.” - Dr. Brené Brown Right now, the hot buzzword in everything from relationships to ...

You can’t make this stuff up. Few Football coaches will be nominated for Pulitzers yet they do have a way of making a point. These immortal coaching legends actually said the following: “It isn’t necessary to see a good tackle, you can hear it!” ...

Last week’s blog highlighted legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden’s coaching success principles and how they relate to coaching air talent. My other coaching mentor, Phil Jackson, coached basketball players to be leaders on the court and in life. ...