
Circling The Drain is a show about the current state of the music and radio businesses as well as culture in general! Hosted by John E. Bozeman and Jay Harper along with Jim McCarthy as Co-Host/Executive Producer. John has had a storied career in music and talk radio, most notably as the Executive Producer for the late and legendary Phil Valentine. Jay also has has a long career in radio as Announ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic InterviewsSociety & Culture | |||

In Part 2 of our deep-dive with country icon Trace Adkins, we get the stories behind his most emotional and controversial songs, from “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” to “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Arlington.” Trace shares powerful memories from Arlington ... more
Country legend Trace Adkins joins Circling the Drain for a raw, funny, and unfiltered conversation about survival, success, and the scars he picked up along the way.
Trace opens up about growing up in small-town Louisiana, singing bass in church, wo... more
Veteran bassist and author Mickey Hayes joins Circling the Drain to pull back the curtain on the wild, brilliant and chaotic world of country legend David Allan Coe. From blacked‑out tour buses and outlaw bikers to wigs, panthers, boats and hit songs... more
Sheila Shipley Biddy went from small‑town radio and seven failed interviews to running one of Nashville’s most powerful record labels. In this episode, the first woman to head a major label on Music Row sits down with us to talk about discovering art... more
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Been a fan of Johnny B for over 20 years and was so glad to see this podcast was out. Keep em coming!
I was hooked from the first episode. This is a great conversation that grips you from the start. The collective knowledge and experience these guys bring to the table, woven into great stories is what makes a podcast worth listening to. I’m looking forward to all the content they have in store for us.
Two of my favorite radio voices ever. I am quite familiar with Johnny B. I was a Phil Valentine listener going all the way back to 1510 and JB was a huge compliment to Phil’s talent. Fast forward to the 99.7 days I enjoyed him on the morning show. As a trucker I would stream you guys every day when Bluetooth became popular. I will say that not long after the departure of JB from the station I quit listening to talk radio. Politics seem to never change and it’s really pretty depressing so I am ta... more
Been a fan of Johnny B for so many years. Love hearing these stories.
Always good memories as two old dogs spin their tales. You guys touched our hearts, bringing “Old Nashville” radio alive one more time.
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Circling The Drain focuses on the music and radio industries, with episodes that blend industry analysis, candid backstage anecdotes, and personal career journeys. Guests range from seasoned musicians and radio veterans to behind-the-scenes professionals, sharing stories about studio life, artist relationships, and industry shifts (including technology, royalties, and the evolving media landscape). The show consistently emphasizes Nashville connections, music history, and the culture surrounding radio, often flavored by humor and industry critique. Notable strengths include long-form conversations with multiple hosts, access to insider perspectives, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics in a candid, humorous way. Potential listen... more
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Circling The Drain launched 10 months ago and published 44 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Circling The Drain include:
1. Brenda Golden
2. Deborah Allen
3. Shannon McCombs
4. Reggie Hamm
5. Wade Hayes
6. Gary Gentry
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