Danny Watson
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Danny Watson is a political talkback radio host based in Auckland New Zealand.
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[edit] Biography
His career has been varied, working as a construction worker, barman for the original Porirua Tavern,[1] a stint in the New Zealand Army[citation needed] and a television presenter before becoming a talkback radio host. Danny got his big break in media when TVNZ director Michael Stedman hired him to host children's television show Spot On.[2] This role led him to his most famous television role, host of well known children's show What Now with co-presenters Michelle Bracey and Frank Flash.
[edit] Talkback Radio
Danny Watson currently airs between 12:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. NZST on foreign-owned media network Newstalk ZB. The Newstalk ZB website states that he is on air from 12 p.m.; however, a 15 minute news report is aired at 12 p.m., and Mr. Watson does not actually air until 12:15 p.m.[1]
[edit] Other interests
Among his many interests, Danny is a Kyoshi (5th degree black belt) in Seido Karate, runs the Seido Devonport Karate Club, and oversees the Auckland region as chief instructor.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Danny Watson's Bio on Newstalk ZB site. Newstalk ZB. Retrieved on 2008-02-02.
- ^ TVNZ director spots talent, Danny Watson. University of Otago website. Retrieved on 2008-02-02.
- ^ Chief instructor in Seido Karate. www.seidokarate.co.nz. Retrieved on 2008-02-02.
