Damian Rickards: Mr D. Radio
- Matt Cundill
- Sep 14
- 1 min read
Damian Rickards is a second generation radio broadcaster who has spent over 25 years navigating his way across the country through broadcasting.
From his early days at Mix 99 to pioneering urban radio at Flow 93.5 in Toronto and Vibe 98.5 in Calgary, Rickards shares insider stories of radio's evolution. He discusses his journey through multiple markets, including Toronto, Calgary, and Ottawa, while highlighting the challenges of syndication and maintaining local relevance. Mr. D Radio also brings us into his current role at 91.5 The Beat, his innovative Tik/Tok and Instagram nostalgia quizzes, and his creative work on the podcast "New Sketches for Radio." With candid insights into radio programming, music trends, and the changing media landscape, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a passionate broadcaster who has consistently been at the forefront of Canadian radio innovation.
I spoke to Damian about his retro quizzes on social media. I never get these. I had my head buried in rock music charts since 1995.
Here is the video from the recording.
Music creation has never been this fun (or this strange). In Sprunki Retake, you’re not just listening to beats. You’re making them! Each character adds its own flavor, and combining them is where the magic happens. Go on, retake the rhythm and let the noise begin!