Chachi Loves Everybody

Ep. 35 Eddie Pappanni

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Eddie Pappani is the beloved host of "The Show" on Rock 105.3 FM in San Diego and Q103.3 in Temecula. Pappani shares how he got into radio, learned by doing, and eventually got voted best morning show in San Diego 6 years in a row as Eddie and Chachi sit down for a chat!

On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Eddie Pappani about:

Growing up in Gilroy CA, the garlic capital of the world.
How Tracy Johnson encouraged him to leave Star to take another job
Wild in-studio debauchery at the Eagle in Dallas and the culture shock from soccer moms to strippers
Getting fired the day his show got rated #1 in Dallas
Replacing Howard Stern… twice
Getting the opportunity to broadcast for his hometown audience
Splitting from his longtime on-air partner
How he built “The Show” around a great cast and the importance of relatable hosts
His journey from not knowing how to be on air to being voted best on-air personality 2 years running
His advice to young people starting in radio

And more!

Check out Eddie’s show with Shotgun Tom on Youtube and Facebook

People Mentioned:

Robert Craig Savage
Shotgun Tom Kelly
Rich Brother Robin
R Dub!
Mark in la mañana
Ralph from Kevin and Bean
Tracy Johnson
Kim Leeds
Jeff and Jer
Little Tommy
Greg Simms
Anita Rush
Jagger & Christie
Jay Leno
Beth
Mark Wallinger
Lamont and Tinelli
Howard Stern
Sky Williams
Thor
Emily Griffiths
Matt Money Smith
Mark and Brian
Kidd Kraddick
Bert
Laura Cain
Kevin Gilbride
Shauna Moran
Paul Castronovo
Mojo