Jonny’s Dead Air dives deep into the seldom told, the eerie, and the forgotten corners of music history. Hosted by radio veteran Jonny Hartwell, each episode blends storytelling, mystery, and a touch of rock ’n’ roll grit to resurrect stories that deserve another listen. From bands that should’ve been legends to the backstage scandals, strange coincidences, and tragic twists the industry tried to bury, Jonny peels back the layers to reveal the raw, human truths behind the music. It’s part history lesson, part cautionary tale, and all killer—no filler.
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Jonny’s Dead Air dives deep into the seldom told, the eerie, and the forgotten corners of music history. Hosted by radio veteran Jonny Hartwell, each episode blends storytelling, mystery, and a touch of rock ’n’ roll grit to resurrect stories that deserve another listen. From bands that should’ve been legends to the backstage scandals, strange coincidences, and tragic twists the industry tried to bury, Jonny peels back the layers to reveal the raw, human truths behind the music. It’s part history lesson, part cautionary tale, and all killer—no filler.
This podcast contains discussions of sensitive topics...Listener discretion is strongly advised. While the stories you’ll hear are rooted in real events, not every detail is strictly historical—some moments are dramatized with creative license to bring the narrative to life. Please keep this in mind as you listen.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ He was glitter and stomp, a comet in platform shoes, a voice that purred and a sound that shook Europe to its core. For a time, the hysteria rivaled Beatlemania—screams, fainting fans, anthems that stomped through radios and living rooms. But even at his brightest, he carried a shadow, whispering that he wouldn’t live long, that some stars are too quick for calendars. And one night, on a rain-slick road in London, prophecy became truth. This is Jonny’s Dead Air Podcast: Death of a Cosmic Dancer.
Written by Jonny Hartwell Voiced by Jonny Hartwell Music Credit: Reel World Audio. A iHeart Radio Production
Jonny’s Dead Air Podcast Written, hosted, and produced by Jonny Hartwell. A production of iHeartRadio Pittsburgh.
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Jonny's Dead Air Podcast
Jonny’s Dead Air dives deep into the seldom told, the eerie, and the forgotten corners of music history. Hosted by radio veteran Jonny Hartwell, each episode blends storytelling, mystery, and a touch of rock ’n’ roll grit to resurrect stories that deserve another listen. From bands that should’ve been legends to the backstage scandals, strange coincidences, and tragic twists the industry tried to bury, Jonny peels back the layers to reveal the raw, human truths behind the music. It’s part history lesson, part cautionary tale, and all killer—no filler.
