Dave McDonald (radio personality)
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David Dodd McDonald also known as East Side Dave, is an American radio personality. Dave is the co-host of Mornings On The Night on WBJB-FM in Lincroft, New Jersey
. He is also the co-host of Special Delivery on The Virus, and the host of the Davey Mac Sports Program. Dave is also the former on-air producer for The Ron and Fez Show
on Sirius XM. He also writes a column for Reality Geek.
. He attended and graduated from Monmouth University
where he received a degree in communications. After working overnights on-air for radio stations such as WBJB-FM and WRAT
and odd jobs such as a barback, waiter, and flower delivery man, Dave was hired as a producer for Ron and Fez
. Dave is married with two children.
in December 2005 as a producer. He quickly gained fame and adoration among listeners for his eccentric personality and popular characters and segments including Guy Guyerson, Board Gossip, the Midnight Rider, Mike Francesa, Dave Leno, Carlito from Carlito's Way, Davey Red, Bearded Paul McCartney, ESPN ‘s “Brought To You By” Guy, Happy Henny Youngman, Earl's Dead Grandma, Richard Dreyfuss' Hollywood News, Leon Redbone, Roberto (a ventriloquist act), and The Bearded Joker. His characters and segments became one of the highlights of the show. Dave also strongly contributed to everyday discussion with jokes and revealing confessions. In June 2010, Dave departed from the show due to financial problems. According to Dave, Sirius XM was not able to pay him enough to support both his family and his daily commute.
is a frequent guest, and has even played live on the show. Special Delivery did a live broadcast during the 2011 Kong Off where Hank Chien, Billy Mitchell
, Steve Wiebe
, and several other world renowned players competed in Donkey Kong
. The legendary radio personality Cousin Brucie has made several appearances on the show. Other show friends include The ECW Zombie, Jason Ellis
, Joey Abs, and Johnny Fairplay.
, Dave continues to work for Sirius XM, co-hosting Special Delivery. In addition to that, he began working at WBJB-FM, 90.5 The Night, as co-host of Mornings on The Night from 6 - 10 am. During the show, Dave has conversation with Michele McBride, does the sports, and reads the state and local Monmouth County
and Ocean County, New Jersey
news. Dave also hosts a segment called the Jersey Shore Arts Journal for 90.5 The Night. JSAJ is a look into artists and art venues that the Jersey Shore has to offer. It can be heard Saturday mornings during eTown (10 AM EST).
. One version can be heard live on Sirius XM Satellite Radio (Sirius 206, XM 105) every Saturday night at 8 PM EST. Another version of the Davey Mac Sports Program can be heard on the internet and is the largest independent sports podcast listed on iTunes; and has been featured on the "recommended" and "new and noteworthy" sections on iTunes and Stitcher.com. The show is pre-taped live with Sean Barry and Roy Harter
from SkinnyMan studios in Times Square, New York.
Lincroft, New Jersey
Lincroft is a part of Middletown Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the Lincroft census-designated place had a population was 6,135.-Geography:Lincroft is located at ....
. He is also the co-host of Special Delivery on The Virus, and the host of the Davey Mac Sports Program. Dave is also the former on-air producer for The Ron and Fez Show
Ron and Fez
The Ron and Fez Show is an American radio talk show hosted by Ron Bennington and Fez "Marie" Whatley.After long popular runs in Tampa, Florida, New York City, and Washington, D.C., Ron and Fez are now heard on Sirius XM Radio's the Opie and Anthony Channel, located on XM channel 105, and Sirius...
on Sirius XM. He also writes a column for Reality Geek.
Background and history
McDonald was raised in Spring Lake, New JerseySpring Lake, New Jersey
Spring Lake is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 2,993....
. He attended and graduated from Monmouth University
Monmouth University
Monmouth University is a private university located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States.Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956, and later Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter....
where he received a degree in communications. After working overnights on-air for radio stations such as WBJB-FM and WRAT
WRAT
WRAT is a rock music radio station licensed to Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Its studios and transmitter are located in the Borough of Lake Como, New Jersey. The station is owned by Greater Media....
and odd jobs such as a barback, waiter, and flower delivery man, Dave was hired as a producer for Ron and Fez
Ron and Fez
The Ron and Fez Show is an American radio talk show hosted by Ron Bennington and Fez "Marie" Whatley.After long popular runs in Tampa, Florida, New York City, and Washington, D.C., Ron and Fez are now heard on Sirius XM Radio's the Opie and Anthony Channel, located on XM channel 105, and Sirius...
. Dave is married with two children.
Ron and Fez
Dave started working for the Ron and Fez ShowRon and Fez
The Ron and Fez Show is an American radio talk show hosted by Ron Bennington and Fez "Marie" Whatley.After long popular runs in Tampa, Florida, New York City, and Washington, D.C., Ron and Fez are now heard on Sirius XM Radio's the Opie and Anthony Channel, located on XM channel 105, and Sirius...
in December 2005 as a producer. He quickly gained fame and adoration among listeners for his eccentric personality and popular characters and segments including Guy Guyerson, Board Gossip, the Midnight Rider, Mike Francesa, Dave Leno, Carlito from Carlito's Way, Davey Red, Bearded Paul McCartney, ESPN ‘s “Brought To You By” Guy, Happy Henny Youngman, Earl's Dead Grandma, Richard Dreyfuss' Hollywood News, Leon Redbone, Roberto (a ventriloquist act), and The Bearded Joker. His characters and segments became one of the highlights of the show. Dave also strongly contributed to everyday discussion with jokes and revealing confessions. In June 2010, Dave departed from the show due to financial problems. According to Dave, Sirius XM was not able to pay him enough to support both his family and his daily commute.
Special Delivery
In the fall of 2008, Dave McDonald and Sam Roberts started Special Delivery for Sirius XM. The show started as a pre-taped hour airing on Saturday nights, but has quickly grew into a bigger, weekly live show on Sirius 206, XM 105 starting at 8 PM EST (PM Pacific). The show continues to flourish today. Special Delivery is best known for its funny take on pop culture; comedic characters and sketches; and for its sarcastic association with classic arcade gaming, especially personalities from the documentary King of Kong. Billy MitchellBilly Mitchell (gamer)
Billy L. Mitchell, born July 16, 1965, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is best known for recording high scores in classic video games from the Golden Age of Arcade Games. He has been claimed by some as the "greatest arcade-video-game player of all time". His achievements include the first perfect score...
is a frequent guest, and has even played live on the show. Special Delivery did a live broadcast during the 2011 Kong Off where Hank Chien, Billy Mitchell
Billy Mitchell (gamer)
Billy L. Mitchell, born July 16, 1965, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is best known for recording high scores in classic video games from the Golden Age of Arcade Games. He has been claimed by some as the "greatest arcade-video-game player of all time". His achievements include the first perfect score...
, Steve Wiebe
Steve Wiebe
Steven J. "Steve" Wiebe is a two-time world champion of the video game Donkey Kong, most recently holding the title from the 20th of September, 2010 to the 10th of January, 2011 with a high score of 1,064,500 points. Wiebe was the first person to achieve over a million points in the game, with a...
, and several other world renowned players competed in Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong (video game)
is an arcade game released by Nintendo in 1981. It is an early example of the platform game genre, as the gameplay focuses on maneuvering the main character across a series of platforms while dodging and jumping over obstacles. In the game, Jumpman must rescue a damsel in distress, Lady, from a...
. The legendary radio personality Cousin Brucie has made several appearances on the show. Other show friends include The ECW Zombie, Jason Ellis
Jason Ellis
Jason Ellis is an Australian professional skateboarder, mixed martial artist, radio host, and actor. Ellis hosts The Jason Ellis Show weekdays on Sirius XM Radio channel Faction...
, Joey Abs, and Johnny Fairplay.
Mornings On The Night and JSAJ
After leaving the Ron and Fez ShowRon and Fez
The Ron and Fez Show is an American radio talk show hosted by Ron Bennington and Fez "Marie" Whatley.After long popular runs in Tampa, Florida, New York City, and Washington, D.C., Ron and Fez are now heard on Sirius XM Radio's the Opie and Anthony Channel, located on XM channel 105, and Sirius...
, Dave continues to work for Sirius XM, co-hosting Special Delivery. In addition to that, he began working at WBJB-FM, 90.5 The Night, as co-host of Mornings on The Night from 6 - 10 am. During the show, Dave has conversation with Michele McBride, does the sports, and reads the state and local Monmouth County
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 630,380, up from 615,301 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Freehold Borough. The most populous municipality is Middletown Township with...
and Ocean County, New Jersey
Ocean County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 510,916 people, 200,402 households, and 137,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 803 people per square mile . There were 248,711 housing units at an average density of 151/km²...
news. Dave also hosts a segment called the Jersey Shore Arts Journal for 90.5 The Night. JSAJ is a look into artists and art venues that the Jersey Shore has to offer. It can be heard Saturday mornings during eTown (10 AM EST).
Davey Mac Sports Program
Dave also hosts two versions of the Davey Mac Sports Program with producer Chris Stanley from the Ron and Fez ShowRon and Fez
The Ron and Fez Show is an American radio talk show hosted by Ron Bennington and Fez "Marie" Whatley.After long popular runs in Tampa, Florida, New York City, and Washington, D.C., Ron and Fez are now heard on Sirius XM Radio's the Opie and Anthony Channel, located on XM channel 105, and Sirius...
. One version can be heard live on Sirius XM Satellite Radio (Sirius 206, XM 105) every Saturday night at 8 PM EST. Another version of the Davey Mac Sports Program can be heard on the internet and is the largest independent sports podcast listed on iTunes; and has been featured on the "recommended" and "new and noteworthy" sections on iTunes and Stitcher.com. The show is pre-taped live with Sean Barry and Roy Harter
Roy Harter
Roy Harter is a New York Emmy award-winning, sound designer and audio mixer, best known for his work in television and film. He is also a multi-instrumentalist for various performing and recording artists...
from SkinnyMan studios in Times Square, New York.