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Radio legend Johnjay Van Es joins Off Deadline to talk about how Rod Stewart called him the best interviewer he'd ever had, Oprah called his house, and a prank with a leaf blower nearly got him fired.

In this episode:
🎤 The moment Rod Stewart sang Johnjay’s name at the Billboard Awards
📞 A cold call to Oprah’s dad that ended with Oprah on the line
🎄 The lasting power of Christmas Wish
🦈 Broadcasting underwater with tiger sharks
😂 Radio show bloopers, beef with a major comedian, and shocking trivia—literally
👶 Listeners turned influencers (including @MattPeterson’s viral moment with Miley Cyrus)

In this episode of Off Deadline by Proof Publicity, CEO Melissa DiGianfilippo chats with Johnjay Van Es of the iconic morning radio show: Johnjay & Rich, which has been on air for over 22 years and is syndicated in 30 U.S. markets.

0:00 Intro – Meet Johnjay Van Es, nationally syndicated radio host
0:28 25 years in radio & the Johnjay and Rich Show
1:16 Childhood inspiration to be on the radio
2:21 First on-air job in Cincinnati & a risky career leap
4:44 The Rod Stewart interview that became legendary
6:31 Oprah’s surprise phone call after a bold outreach
8:41 The career gamble that changed everything
10:14 Joyful on-air moments & deep listener connections
11:24 The impact of the Christmas Wish program
12:54 Most cringeworthy on-air disaster – New Music Friday gone wrong
14:13 How to recover when live segments go off script
16:11 The leaf blower TV prank that caused chaos
18:30 A personal side of Johnjay listeners don’t always hear
19:04 The “plasma transfer” wellness experiment
19:47 Rapid fire: wildest rumor he’s heard about himself
20:08 Most outrageous celebrity behavior behind the scenes
21:10 Weirdest work expenses — from dog shock collars to chainsaws
22:07 Most bizarre broadcast location — scuba diving with tiger sharks
23:23 Craziest listener stunts to get his attention
24:10 How meeting Miley Cyrus changed a fan’s life
25:00 Listener and staff “Success Tree” stories from the show’s history


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