Chapter

Pursuing a Dream Career in Radio Disc Jockeying
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09:32 - 13:19 (03:47)

The speaker shares his dream of being a radio disc jockey in a major market, but realized that the industry was more fixated on shock jocks than the music.

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A radio host was fired from every station, including one that led to an ad agency canceling $8,000 worth of McDonald's advertising.
09:32 - 11:05 (01:33)
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Radio, Advertising
Summary

A radio host was fired from every station, including one that led to an ad agency canceling $8,000 worth of McDonald's advertising.

Chapter
Pursuing a Dream Career in Radio Disc Jockeying
Episode
"Jimmy Kimmel"
Podcast
SmartLess
Ralph Garman, a former radio disc jockey and co-host of the Kevin and Bean show in LA, never imagined himself in television.
11:05 - 12:20 (01:15)
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TV
Summary

Ralph Garman, a former radio disc jockey and co-host of the Kevin and Bean show in LA, never imagined himself in television. He recounts being asked to audition for roles in TV shows that he knew wouldn't work, including a show where contestants had to determine which celebrity stories were real or fake and realizing it wouldn't sell due to the pre-taped nature of the show.

Chapter
Pursuing a Dream Career in Radio Disc Jockeying
Episode
"Jimmy Kimmel"
Podcast
SmartLess
Jimmy Kimmel recalls being pitched the show "Win Ben Stein's Money" and developing good chemistry with Stein, while acknowledging his impressive background in law and politics.
12:20 - 13:19 (00:59)
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Television
Summary

Jimmy Kimmel recalls being pitched the show "Win Ben Stein's Money" and developing good chemistry with Stein, while acknowledging his impressive background in law and politics.

Chapter
Pursuing a Dream Career in Radio Disc Jockeying
Episode
"Jimmy Kimmel"
Podcast
SmartLess