Chit-Chad

104.5 The Zone’s Chad Withrow will sit down over drinks for long form conversations with figures from the world of sports, entertainment, politics, and business that interest him. New guest every two weeks.

Chit-Chad S2 E18: Shannon Terry

Shannon Terry: The Outsider’s Insider. The founder of Rivals and 247 Sports discusses growing up on a farm, growing and selling major sports media properties, what makes him tick, and his latest venture over drinks at The Standard at Smith House in downtown Nashville with Chad Withrow.

12-16
57:43

Chit-Chad S2 E17: Albert Haynesworth

VFL & former Titan Albert Haynesworth is the newest guest to sit down for drinks with Chad Withrow. From choosing the Vols, to his time playing for Jim Washburn in Nashville to leaving for Washington and everything in between. Available wherever you listen to podcasts + on the Midday 180 podcast feed as well.

12-07
57:29

Chit-Chad S2 E16: Don MacLachlan

Chad Withrow sits down for drinks with Don MacLachlan: Nashville’s hardest hugger and highest energy man.

11-25
57:18

Chit-Chad S2 E15: Brad Willis

Former Zone program director Brad Willis is the newest guest on Chit-Chad with Chad Withrow. He sits down for an hour-long conversation about the formation of The Midday 180, two incidents with the guys that he stands by / regrets + much more on this deep dive into Zone history. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts on the 104-5 The Zone Digital Network.

11-09
01:01:33

Chit-Chad S2 E14: Jayson Swain

Former Tennessee wide receiver and Knoxville radio host Jayson Swain is the newest guest on Chit-Chad. He and Chad Withrow discussed his playing days, if he believes in Jeremy Pruitt's current rebuild and the differences between his teams and this current Vols squad. Available wherever you listen to podcasts on the 104-5 The Zone Podcast Network.

10-27
50:51

Chit Chad S2 E13: Dave Dombrowski

Long time MLB General Manager Dave Dombrowski sat down with Chad Withrow for a deep dive into a number of topics in the world of baseball. Getting his first GM job in his 30s, working alongside Jerry Krause and his efforts to bring MLB to Nashville. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

10-06
57:34

Chit-Chad S2 E12: Clay Travis Part Two

[ Explicit ]: It's another part two in season two - Clay Travis is back on the Chit-Chad podcast with Chad Withrow. From his recent success on Outkick Radio interviewing President Trump, to old Clay Nation stories at the Zone to what's next for him at his site - this is an hour-long conversation you don't want to miss. Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

09-21
55:41

Chit-Chad S2 E11: Tom Morales

Founder & CEO of TomKats Hospitality - Tom Morales - is the featured guest on the newest episode of Chit-Chad. He and Chad Withrow chatted over drinks about the growth of Nashville and his restaurants, playing football at Auburn and of course, lots of behind the scenes stories about Hollywood stars he's worked with. Check out this extended conversation, presented by Regal Realty, anywhere on the Zone Podcast network - free to download wherever you listen to audio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

09-03
56:04

Chit-Chad S2 E10: Steve Hodges

Steve Hodges - Executive Vice President of Sony Nashville is this week's featured interview on Chit-Chad with Midday 180's Chad Withrow. From discovering and promoting major artists in country music to bringing baseball to Nashville, Chad and Steve go in-depth on a number of topics in this hour-long conversation. 0:00 - Introduction 4:30 - Beginning in Radio 12:15 - Learning the label 18:00 - The One That Got Away 28:30 - Selling Luke Combs 32:52 - How the Business is Changing 39:45 - Becoming a Baseball Fan 49:44 - Baseball in Nashville See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

08-24
56:43

Chit-Chad S2 E9: Jonathan Hutton Part Two

It's a first for the Chit-Chad podcast. A part two. The demand was so high for another sit-down with Jonathan Hutton, that we gave the people what they wanted. From the formation to the Midday 180 and what's next for the guys...this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. 0:00 — We’re back! 9:08 — Self-doubt  15:08 — The apology 22:09 — Suspended with pay 30:21 — The elephant in the room 34:58 — Kirby Allen Kirby 46:42 — The standard of the station 51:14 — Prepping for interviews See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

08-14
01:02:55

Chit-Chad S2 E8: Jonathan Hutton

Chad Withrow and Jonathan Hutton go way back. And this hour podcast is "Chutton" like you've never heard them before. From growing up on a farm, to interning for Titans Radio, working in the building with Chad and the evolution of the Midday 180...this is an hour-long discussion you don't want to miss. And it's another "part-two-worthy" podcast this season. Subscribe to The Chit-Chad Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

07-20
01:02:33

Chit-Chad S2 E7: Erik Ainge

Chad Withrow sits down with former Tennessee QB and Knoxville radio host Erik Ainge for a deep-discussion on Vols football, his playing days and what's next for the program. Episode Breakdown: 1:45 — The decision to come to Knoxville 6:15 — Freshman year 12:35 — JG & Jim Chaney 20:05 — The ‘06 & ‘07 teams 28:01 — Chaney vs. Cutcliffe 33:40 — The INT that lost the ‘07 SEC Title 44:35 — Optimism about Tennessee football

07-08
47:05

Chit-Chad S2 E7: Erik Ainge

Chad Withrow sits down with former Tennessee QB and Knoxville radio host Erik Ainge for a deep-discussion on Vols football, his playing days and what's next for the program. Episode Breakdown: 1:45 — The decision to come to Knoxville 6:15 — Freshman year 12:35 — JG & Jim Chaney 20:05 — The ‘06 & ‘07 teams 28:01 — Chaney vs. Cutcliffe 33:40 — The INT that lost the ‘07 SEC Title 44:35 — Optimism about Tennessee football See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

07-08
45:57

Chit-Chad S2 E6: Barry Rice

The first of two episodes coming up from Chad Withrow's podcast tour in Knoxville! First, we sat down at Calhoun's on the River with Barry Rice, the Senior Director of Broadcasting at the University of Tennessee. From the creation of "VFL Films," to working alongside Johnny Majors and shedding some insight on the athletic department under Phillip Fulmer, this was a great in depth discussion for Vols fans. 2:10 — Our Discussion with Mike Keith 7:36 — Getting into production 11:10 — Becoming a filmmaker 14:32 — VFL FILMS 17:10 — John “Evil” Ward & Johnny Majors 23:05 — Johnny Majors’ influence on Philip Fulmer 30:15 — Creating “VFL” and Peyton Manning 36:03 — Two specific videos 43:10 — A host of Volunteers

06-22
48:25

Chit-Chad S2 E5: Mike Keith

Voice of the Titans Mike Keith sat down with Midday 180's Chad Withrow for a long-form conversation covering a number of topics. From working under John Ward, to spending time with Johnny Majors and growing the Titans Radio Network...this is an interview you don't want to miss. Episode Rundown: 3:10 — Remembering Johnny Majors 6:30 — Knowing he wanted to be a broadcaster 12:10 — Studying journalism at UT 16:10 — Following John Ward 25:41 — Hosting a radio show (+ working until 4 AM) in Knoxville 39:00 — Taking the Titans job 48:58 — Setting up the Titans Radio Network 52:55 — No regrets

06-08
57:00

Chit-Chad S2 E4: Lindsey Nance

Chad Withrow sat down for drinks with Lindsey Nance of Channel 4. They covered a lot over this 45 minute episode, including what she learned in her Midday 180 internship. But mainly, the lifestyle of working a morning show. And what it's like to have a 1 AM wake-up call every day. 2:00 — Developing an on air presence 6:55 — Breaking into the media business 8:45 — Radio vs. TV and getting into sports 13:17 — The life of a morning news reporter 26:00 — Long-term goals 28:51 — Weird comments from social media platforms 35:20 — Lindsey's worst DMs

06-02
43:53

Chit-Chad S2 E3: Steve Cavendish

The Chit-Chad Podcast is BACK. Chad Withrow sat down for an extended chat with Steve Cavendish over drinks at Black Rabbit downtown. Here's the rundown of their conversation. Available everywhere you get your podcasts! 4:10 — Chad vs. the weather mob, 7:22 — Journalism and untouchable institutions, 10:40 — Corporate influence in newspapers, 11:22 —The Tennessean, 18:06 — local journalism in Nashville, 25:00 — Politicizing COVID-19, 34:23 — Covering an unstable local political landscape, 44:30 — Who is bad for Nashville?, 48:00 — The Nashville Banner

05-26
55:45

Chit-Chad S2 E2: Tornado/COVID-19

Two tragedies have struck Middle Tennessee this month. Chad Withrow sat down with two people who have been directly impacted. Hunter Briley of Regal Realty discusses surviving his house collapsing around him and Trey Cioccia of FarmHouse and Black Rabbit talks about attempting to survive the Nashville shutdown. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

03-19
52:03

Chit-Chad S2 E1: Ron Slay

Season two of the Chit-Chad Podcast is here. Tennessee basketball legend Ron Slay in uncensored in this long-form interview with Chad Withrow. And it's available now wherever you get your podcasts. (0:00-4:29) - Previewing season two, (4:30-14:20) - Hanging out with Anthony Mason at TSU, (14:21-24:33) - Growing up all across Nashville, (24:34-32:52) - Becoming Friends with John Henderson, (32:53-36:19) - Biggest fight in high school, (36:20-42:17) - 1999 State Championship Game, (42:18-48:21) - Why he chose UT, (48:22-54:17) - Jerry Green & Early 2000s UT Basketball

02-24
54:17

Chit-Chad Ep. 10: Holiday Special

Chad Withrow sits down with Andy Nelson of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery for the Chit-Chad Holiday Special. Bourbon, the Nelson's family history of bourbon-making and much more. First Drink: Tennessee Whiskey (0:00-7:25), History of the Nelson Brothers (7:26-19:33), Belle Meade Bourbon (19:34-33:53), Sherry Cask Finish (33:54-43:47), Final Drink: Louisa (43:48-50:32)

12-23
50:32

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