INTERVIEW: Danny Matthews' radio career memories including the night of the Storm Desmond floods

Danny Matthews sharing his career memories on his first ever appearance on Beyond Radio

New Beyond Radio presenter Danny Matthews has shared some incredible stories from his career including broadcasting during the Storm Desmond floods and a memorable interview with Sir Rod Stewart!

Danny, who is best known locally for hosting the award-winning Breakfast show on The Bay radio in Lancaster, is coming to Beyond Radio to host his Solid Gold Sunday show - starting this Sunday (June 18) at 9am-noon.

Ahead of his Beyond Radio debut, Danny popped in to The Resident show to chat to Greg Lambert about his career which began at the age of 14 when his mum answered an ad on his behalf, getting him started at Piccadilly Radio in Manchester!

LISTEN to Danny Matthews' first ever appearance on Beyond Radio!

In the interview, Danny spoke about:

  • How he got started in radio
  • Meeting Oasis and Take That at the start of their careers
  • Broadcasting live during the Storm Desmond floods and power cuts of 2015
  • Interviewing Sir Rod Stewart
  • His most embarrassing moment on-air
  • His new Beyond Radio show, Solid Gold Sunday

And much more!

Listen to Danny Matthews on Solid Gold Sunday on Beyond Radio every Sunday starting on June 18, 9am-noon.

Read more: Danny Matthews joins Beyond Radio with Solid Gold Sunday - Beyond Radio

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