In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Darren "Danger" Grieve, a 35-year, multi-award-winning broadcasting professional and one of Vancouver's most recognizable radio personalities.
Darren built a long and successful career across some of Canada's biggest stations — Sonic Radio 104.9 FM, 96.9 Jack FM, City News 1130, 99.3 The Fox & XFM among others— He became a name known for his voice, Music knoweldge, his on-air presence, and his unforgettable interviews with some of the biggest names in Rock music and entertainment.
Winner of Best Evening DJ in Vancouver for seven consecutive years, Darren has voiced countless commercials, promos, and PSA's across Canada. Now, after three decades behind the mic, he's stepping into a new chapter: voiceover, voice acting, and commercial on-camera work, bringing a lifetime of communication experience into a fresh creative path.
✨ In this episode, you'll learn:
🎤 How to build a long, successful communication career
🧠 What really happens behind the scenes in radio and broadcasting
🔥 How to stay confident during high-pressure, public-facing work
💬 How to master your voice, presence, and storytelling
🔄 What it takes to reinvent yourself after decades in one career
🎧 Darren's biggest lessons from 35 years behind the mic
This is a powerful, honest conversation about communication, resilience, creativity, and staying true to yourself while the world — and your career — evolves.
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