SiriusXM’s Bobby Watman: Polly Esther’s, Radio & the Soundtrack of the ’70s

About this episode

Bobby Watman discusses his experiences in nightlife, music, and radio, sharing stories from the 1970s and his love for the era's music.

Bobby Watman is the creator of the iconic ’70s-themed nightclub chain Polly Esther’s and the voice behind Polyester Fiesta and 70s on 7 on SiriusXM. Long before stepping behind the microphone, Bobby helped turn '70s nostalgia into a national phenomenon, expanding Polly Esther’s into 35 locations across the country. In our conversation, he shares incredible stories from the worlds of nightlife, music, radio, and pop culture — including the unforgettable night KISS walked into Polly Esther’s, memories of David Cassidy, and his lifelong love affair with Los Angeles. Bobby opens up about the music that shaped him, the artists he still loves today — from Elvis Presley to Doja Cat — and why the sound, soul, and spirit of the 1970s still resonate so deeply decades later. Find out more about Bobby Watman: Facebook: Bobby Watman Instagram: @bobbywatman Website: www.bobbywatman.com Songs from the episode: The Doors "LA Woman" David Cassidy / The Partridge Family "I Think I Love You" KISS "Rock and Roll All Nite" Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "Don't Do Me Like That" Elvis "Burning Love" The Bee Gees "Night Fever" For more information on My Rock Moment, visit www.myrockmoment.com Follow us…

People in this episode

Host: Amanda Morck

Guest: Bobby Watman

Topics covered

• 1970s music
• nightlife
• pop culture
• radio
• nostalgia

Keywords

• Bobby Watman
• Polly Esther’s
• SiriusXM
• 1970s
• music
• nostalgia
• KISS
• David Cassidy
• Los Angeles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Polly Esther’s, SiriusXM

Books & works: LA Woman, I Think I Love You, Rock and Roll All Nite, Don't Do Me Like That, Burning Love, Night Fever

Places: Los Angeles

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