The Unknown Morning Show
Two former broadcast co-workers talk show. One is still in the "show" on traditional broadcast media and the other has transitioned into podcasting. Listen as Chuck and Mandee talk about radio, programming, gear, pop-culture and more.
The Unknown Morning Show
From Dairy Queen to Dallas: Chris Ryan’s Wild Ride Through Texas Radio
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On this episode of The Unknown Morning Show, Chris Ryan joins us to share a no-holds-barred look at his journey from small-town DJ to Dallas radio mainstay and professional voiceover artist. Chris reflects on the wild early days— the overnight-to-morning-drive promotion after a bank takeover, and his time navigating life in radio.
We talk about cutting his teeth in Tyler radio (while being told to cut his hair), underage nights at Rick’s, and the moment he had to tell 60,000 Metallica fans that James Hetfield wouldn’t be performing. Oh—and the time he met Ozzy Osbourne dressed as Elvis.
Plus, Chris shares what it’s like working in voiceover today, how his studio setup has evolved, and why coaching youth baseball for nearly a decade was one of the best experiences of his life. It’s a hilarious, heartfelt conversation full of insane stories, industry insights, and Texas radio nostalgia.
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