
Episode #344
The Journey from MTV VJ to Healthcare Comms with Jim Shearer
Jim Shearer is the Director of Communications at Fox Rehabilitation, a clinician-owned, mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. Previously, he worked at MTV Networks, hosting MTV2’s "Subterranean" and VH1’s "Top 20 Video Countdown". He's also the creative force behind "The Brouhaha," a podcast dedicated to the Beastie Boys. On this episode, Jim discusses his journey from MTV VJ to healthcare communications, memorable interviews with David Bowie, Bloc Party, and the Beastie Boys, and how his college students view media differently from previous generations. Key Takeaways: - Jim's notable MTV interviews - Why Gen Z has a much different perspective on media - The fulfilling part of working in healthcare Episode Timeline: 1:35Tod won a contest on Jim's podcast 2:35Jim’s early career and goal to meet the Beastie Boys 4:05Jim’s journey from college radio to MTV 4:55Meeting the Beastie Boys and career milestones 7:53Tod interviewed Ringo Starr 9:17Jim interviewed David Bowie 11:50The hardest band to interview 14:20Tips for on-camera presentation and interview techniques 17:09Jim's students have a different concept of media 19:50What are today's kids missing out on? 23:40Transition from media to healthcare communications 27:45What's the most fulfilling part about working in healthcare? This episode’s guest: • Jim Shearer on LinkedIn • FoxRehab.org • "Live Better Longer" podcast • The Brouhaha Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

