Amazing People from our Community – Television, Radio, Voice Over – John Deeks

Before he realises that there is no live audience, David Hunt introduces John Deeks as the voice that you will most probably have heard, if you live in Australia, including on Radio, Television, Promotions, Advertising, and On-Hold messaging.

You might recall John from the New Price is Right game show, as the voice behind “Come on Down”.

John explains how he got his start in radio, and then television, a couple of the bumps he overcame along the way, what gives him joy, and why he is still doing what he loves.

More of this

Quests By Community: Growing up was like a Bad Dream | Pharrell Shaymar

Pharrell Shaymar grew up feeling that each day was like being in a bad dream, knew early on, in the wrong body, supposed to be a man, experiencing reduced opportunity in high school, a boxer community activist, PAD Trainer, with sport becoming an important part of his life, learning to accept himself, and doing away…

View episode

Quests By Community: Garry White – Disability, 1978, Accessible Transport, Aged Housing

Garry White knew early in life what it meant to be different, as he was born with a Disability, the effect upon family and community interactions, his own journey, and realising that to accept yourself as yourself, you’ve got to accept all of you. Garry recalls – one night in 1978, Oxford Street, Sydney; setting…

View episode

The Film Whisperers – What defines a Christmas Movie

Hosts Saj and Alice talk movies, through a contemporary lens, discuss a genre, which influences what and when they watch, each year.

View episode

CTV+ acknowledges the First Nations peoples of Australia, whose connection to country and living cultures began in time immemorial and helped shape our understanding of this land. We recognise sovereignty has never been ceded and affirm our commitment to advancing reconciliation.