Knowing who u are in real life your book was authentic to who u are. It’s an in site of a man who lived the sport and loved his job. U were so dedicated to details of being prepared but also so personal and authentic. U said it like it was but were also the kindest human. We miss your voice on the air but can hear it through your words on the pages. Miss u Dan loved every road trip of a life time we took. After every game we went to in Vancouver we would run to our car and put the radio on and listen to u. It made the drive back to Chilliwack worth it. Called in many times and u always answered every question or comment with class!!!
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Slow start, then really picks up. Lots of information on the dynamics of broadcasting and radio personalities. Good photos and a pleasant read!
So i have read 204 pages…..Dan gives you truly an inside the halls look at Corporate Radio and the politics and an unvarnished truth that you will never ever get to see again….You see that The Canucks tried to have him fired…they threatened him and he was a warrior….A warrior for the Fans….and the Fans knew it….Classic nickname of the GAS Man….for the President of the Canucks who came from a non hockey background….Dan called out the management….You see the details and you will never see this again……This is a phenomenal read….i work in the industry and am outside looking in….The Ad Agency side of the business…i knew these people and i know the truth Dan let you in on….Best read i have had in years!…..Congrats….he does belong in the BC Sports Hall of Fame for his Courage and determination….Good luck Dan
Okay i read 175 pages tonite….This book gives you a clear insight into the politics and business behind the scenes….The epic wars within the walls of the Radio stations…..I know almost all the players Dan had to deal with…i wonder if any of them have a clue how he and Woodgate could put together this epic package night after night….I salute you Danny….i will finish the book this weekend
Only at page 10 and i recall my own moment with Dan……I was driving Dan out to an advertiser for a meeting….and on the radio an announcement came on and Dan and i looked at each other shocked…..In those days AIDS was the signal of Death and we just did not know how to put the disease into a context like we do now……Magic Johnson was diagnosed with Aids…..Dans thinking …how am i going to deal with this on my Show….it’s a moment in my mine i remember many years later….But Dan always dealt with things in a thoughtful manner…..!
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