Spotlight Conversations

Radio personality and community advocate Irish Dave talks broadcasting, The Fighting Irish, and how fellow DJ Paul 'Cubby' Bryant of WKTU inspired him.

December 15, 2021 Donna Reed Episode 70
Spotlight Conversations
Radio personality and community advocate Irish Dave talks broadcasting, The Fighting Irish, and how fellow DJ Paul 'Cubby' Bryant of WKTU inspired him.
Show Notes

Radio personality and community advocate Irish Dave (Dave O'Connor) is in the studio this week, bringing along his lighthearted humor to stories about growing up and starting his broadcasting career in Dublin, Ireland to making the brave move to radio in the United States (South Bend Indiana no less, home of the Fighting Irish - true story!). The afternoon show host at WAOR talks about his American broadcasting career, from how writing a poem introduced him to legendary radio personality Paul 'Cubby' Bryant on WKTU in New York; and the backstory of Dave's second gig as a radio host for the Irish Music Show on WROL in Boston and the close community of listeners who join him each week. He then talks about his true passion: supporting non profit agencies around Indiana and children's charities, including Ryan's Place, Bashor Children's Home and his work with CASA as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Funny and candid, it's an interview you don't want to miss. Join us!


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