Johnjay Van Es: How a Morning Radio Show Became a Syndicated Success. From local radio shifts to national syndication, Johnjay Van Es has built one of the most recognized morning shows in the country. In this episode, he breaks down how it happened—without following anyone else's playbook. James McCabe sits down with the Johnjay & Rich host to talk about starting from behind the scenes, what syndication really looks like, and why staying authentic matters more than ever.

They get into his early career in promotions and sales, what it’s like to carry a show with national reach, and how he’s kept going without burning out. Johnjay also shares why partnership and personal growth have mattered just as much as content and audience, and how being consistent—for 20+ years—has been his real edge.

If you’re trying to build something meaningful, this is what the long game sounds like.

Chapters:

00:00 Authenticity in Social Media

02:36 Journey into Radio and Early Career

08:32 Johnjay’s Partnership with Rich

13:42 Navigating Social Media and Personal Life

19:46 The Evolution of Radio and Podcasting

41:04 Personal Experiences with Stem Cell Treatments

42:27 Hyperbaric Chambers and Peptides

50:55 Balancing a Radio Show and Family

54:53 Endorsements and Authenticity

01:01:24 Health and Fitness Journey

01:06:45 Financial Advice and Life Experiences