How did a geeky kid from California get to drink beers with Bono, watch Duran Duran while hanging out with the Barenaked Ladies at the Playboy Mansion, have lunch with Ringo Starr, and get cheered on by Robin Williams?
"Never Trust A Grown Man With A Ponytail" is a memoir of life in the radio industry, told through rapid-fire short stories. Author Jay Nachlis takes readers backstage to experience all the awesome and awkward moments, from a one-sided conversation with Prince to an after-party where one of the world's hottest bands soaked in a hot tub and sang karaoke.
In this book, discover personal tales previously known by few. These include sneaking into a convention, keeping a radio station on the air when the DJ was unable to, answering request lines during the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, and getting kicked out of an awards show.
There are emotional journeys as well.
Discover the gut-wrenching moment as a teenager that inspired the author to dedicate much of his adult life to raising money for sick children.
Mostly, "Never Trust A Grown Man With A Ponytail" is a joyful ride. Come along, as a regular guy lives vicariously through his musical heroes thanks to a life in the radio industry.
"In the same way Forrest Gump seemed to always be in the right place at the right time, that is Jay's life in radio. His ability to share these moments is captivating. I started reading and couldn't put it down." - Dave Rose, President/Deep South Entertainment
10% of all profits earned from the sale of "Never Trust A Grown Man With A Ponytail" will be donated to the St. Baldrick's Foundation to fund childhood cancer research.
About the Author: Author Jay Nachlis shares the backstage stories and celebrity encounters of his radio career. Nachils was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA where his family owned a furniture store with an incredibly catchy jingle until 1999. He moved to San Francisco at age 5, and really grew up in the City, not like those people that say they're from San Francisco but actually live in Petaluma.
His radio career started with a high school internship, took him to Syracuse University to major in Television, Radio, and Film Management and minor in Spanish, then all over the country as every good radio resume should. His journey has taken him from Syracuse, back to San Francisco, across the country to Buffalo, up to Detroit, and finally down to Raleigh, North Carolina where he resides with his wife, two children, two shelties, and a guinea pig named "Squishy".
Nachlis was one of the youngest Program Directors in the United States, and has made an influential mark on the industry. Young talent under his tutelage have gone on to successful careers in large markets as Program Directors, consultants, marketers, and morning show hosts. He was featured on the cover of Network 40 magazine ("Nice Guys Finish First") and has been a two time guest faculty member at the Kellar Radio Talent Institute at Appalachian State University. He is the President of JayBird Voiceovers.
