The Journey from MTV VJ to Healthcare Comms with Jim Shearer

Written By Salt Sound Marketing

Ep. 344 • Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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.

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