Behind the Shedd
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 40
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
wadesmith007@me.com
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Host
Harold Shedd - Legendary Nashville music producer who owned and operated Music Mill Studio and later led Mercury Records Nashville.
Russ Zavitson - Nashville music producer involved in producing the show and writer of its original theme song.
Wm. Wade Smith - Creator and producer of the podcast focused on Nashville Music Row history and the career of Harold Shedd.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Tommy Jackson - Overcoming Adversity, Financial Leadership, Coaching, Mentorship, And Personal Development.
Lee Roy Parnell - Country Music, Songwriting, Performance, Slide Guitar, And His Nashville Career.
Dave Gibson - Nashville Songwriting, Country Hits, Performing, And His Work With Major Country Artists.
Jim Zumwalt - Entertainment Law, Music-industry Deals, Copyright, Artist Representation, And Celebrity Estates.
Blake Chancey - Record Production, Artist Development, A&r, Nashville Music Business, And Country Music Careers.
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Episodes
#39 Hard Workin' Man -with Ralph Carroll
October 10, 2026
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Today we have a special guest who had what Harold called "The toughest job in the business" - Music promotion. Ralph Carroll was instrumental in 90's country radio play. He was VP/Promotion under Harold Shedd at Polydor and a dear friend. You never know, Harold may pull him off the golf course and back into music..BIOFollowing 11 years in radio, Carroll’s label career began when he moved to Nashville in 1989 doing Pop promotion with Polydor and Giant. He...
#38 Old Flame - with Donny Lowery
October 03, 2026
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Today we have a very special friend and guest who has written some really great country songs. Mr. Donny Lowery has one of the most unique paths into the country music business, we think you'll enjoy is journey. BIODonny is probably best known as the co-writer of Alabama’s “Old Flame,” a song that went all the way to #1 on the Billboard country chart and became one of the group’s enduring classics. But that is only part of the story. Over the years, Donny...
#37 Letters from Home - with Bruce Guthrie
September 26, 2026
Welcome back to Behind the Shedd. Well, today is different. Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with a really good friend of ours, Mr. Bruce Guthrie. Bruce and Harold have been working on Harold's life story for an upcoming book. We sat down with Bruce, to discuss updates on the book and to give you a little background information on, Bruce. So usually, if we go to side bar to discuss something or figure something out, we edit that to keep from boring you guys to much. However, this epi...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Behind the Shedd?
Behind the Shedd is hosted by Harold Shedd and Russ Zavitson. Its publicly listed email is wadesmith007@me.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Behind the Shedd?
The publicly listed email for Behind the Shedd: wadesmith007@me.com.
How many listeners does Behind the Shedd have?
Podseeker estimates Behind the Shedd reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Behind the Shedd?
Behind the Shedd typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established country music artists, hit songwriters, award-winning producers, Nashville music executives, or entertainment attorneys with substantial industry credits and firsthand Music Row experience. Common among recent guests: Charting songs or albums; Major music-industry awards or nominations; Platinum or commercially successful recordings. Recent guests include Tommy Jackson, Lee Roy Parnell, and Dave Gibson.
How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Shedd?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Behind the Shedd cover?
Recent episodes cover Nashville, Country Music, Music Production, Songwriting, and Music Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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