Breakfast Club

Episode 19: John “JJ” Jesser, morning newsman and nighttime rocker

97X, podcast

 John “J.J” Jesser worked side by side with The Bakerman on the original Breakfast Club morning show in the early days of 97X… and he’s got the coffee mug and t-shirt to prove it.

JJ started out as a part-timer during his Miami University undergrad days, and did news, DJ shifts, production… and played in local bands like The Vagrants as well.

JJ on the left, his friend, roommate and bandmate Mr. K on the right

In this podcast episode, Dave and Damian talk to him about those early days, find out what he’s up to now… and discuss his “metal name” and pet poop.

These days, John works for a company that makes an app that connects patients with doctors for live online visits. He’s still rocking too, playing guitar and singing in the Cleveland band Verve Daddy.

Episode 5: Julie Maxwell

97X, podcast

The Queen of the Breakfast Club

Abe Froman may be the Sausage King of Chicago (per Ferris Bueller) but he can’t hold a candle to Julie Maxwell, who co-hosted the 97X “Breakfast Club” morning show for many years, and also served as the station’s promotions manager. If you ever scored concert tickets, prizes or station swag, Julie probably had a hand in it. Dave and Damian chat with her about Outdoor Underwear Festivals, Sinead O’Connor box cutters and her favorite co-host.