David M. Green is a comedian, writer, etc. - originally from Adelaide, now based in Melbourne, Australia.
DMG has worked as an emcee for Quiz Meisters Trivia and DJ Masters. He was a South Australian semi-finalist in Raw Comedy in 2009 and 2010. In 2009, he was a writer/co-host for THE Big Show with Matty B on the Triple M Network. He also created the webseries Too Easy with fellow comedian Alex Williamson. With more than 2,100 subscribers, Too Easy has quickly become one of Australia’s most popular Internet sitcoms.
DMG began creating radio comedy in 2006 with The Green Room on Flinders University Student Radio, Radio Adelaide 101.5FM. Other shows include Brain Damage (autumn 2007), Pow-Wow (summer 2007/08) and On The Yacht (summer 2008/09). He has conducted several high profile interviews (real, as well as fake). He has also made regular guest appearances on 891 ABC Adelaide and the breakfast shows at Fresh 92.7FM in Adelaide and SYN 90.7FM in Melbourne. DMG is also a professional voice-actor and has appeared in video games and radio commercials.
In 2011, DMG became the panel operator for “The Steve Vizard Show” on Melbourne Talk Radio MTR1377, a position which he held until the final day of MTR in March 2012. Shortly after he began panelling for Crocmedia’s “AFL Live“, working alongside legendary sports broadcasters Rex Hunt & Sandy Roberts. He has also written and produced content for “The Science Show” on ABC Radio National and produced radio for “Mornings with Jon Faine” on 774 ABC Melbourne.
A keen-ish environmentalist and connoisseur of fine soft drinks, David M. Green also enjoys golf, motion pictures, cranberries, light-rail, booth seating, tea in fine china, Scrabble, cycling, Dr Pepper, collecting obscure ’80s New Wave records, loitering with friends, and generally having a laugh.
CV – David M. Green
Apr 2012-Present Crocmedia, Panel operator for “AFL Live“, providing AFL commentary to regional radio stations, working with sports broadcasters Rex Hunt, Sandy Roberts, Peter Donegan, Shane Crawford, Tristan Foenander & Craig Hutchison. Also panelled “Sportsday” (Gold1242, Gippsland, VIC) & “Off the Bench”.
Jun 2011-Mar 12 Melbourne Talk Radio MTR1377, Panel operator for “The Steve Vizard Show” Oct ’11-Mar ’12. Main duties include: daily panelling 3-hour live talk radio show, audio production, managing podcasts & station social media accounts, assisting producers and liaising with guests & publicists. Have also panelled for Glenn Wheeler, Chris Smith, Martin King, Lawrence Mooney, Glenn Ridge & Luke Grant; worked as a reporter in the MTR newsroom & assistant producer on Drive Program.
2011 Bad Blokes, segment contributor “The finer things with Norman Vine” (Barry Digital Radio, Australia)
2010 Get Cereal (breakfast show), Regular guest segment: David M. Green’s Community Service (SYN 90.7FM Melbourne)
2010 In Joke, sketch comedy (SYN 90.7FM Melbourne)
2010 Triple R midday newsreader (3RRR 102.7FM Melbourne)
2009 THE Big Show, Co-host/writer, Comedy show (Semi-Pro Radio, Triple M Network Australia)
2008-09 On The Yacht, Host/Writer/Producer, Comedy show (Radio Adelaide 101.5FM)
2008-09 Freshly Squeezed (Breakfast Show), regular guest/sketch comedy (Fresh 92.7FM Adelaide)
2008 The Evening Show with Peter Goers, Regular guest, Sketch comedy (891 ABC Adelaide)
2008 SAFM (Adelaide), Panel operator.
2007-08 Pow-Wow, Host/Writer/Producer, Comedy show (Radio Adelaide 101.5FM)
2007 Brain Damage, Host/Writer/Producer, Comedy show (Radio Adelaide 101.5FM)
PODCASTING
2012-Present David M. Green and Other Famous People, host/producer, interview podcast.
2012 The Good Show with Anthony McCormack, host/writer/producer/panel operator.
2012 Eye of the Storm with Lawrence Mooney & Adam Rozenbachs, panel operator/producer.
2010 “Sunset Studio – Behind the Scenes!” (PC Game, Halfbrick Studios & 5th World Media), characters “Knightmare” & “Will”
2009-Present Voice-overs for various radio commercials, websites, call-waiting messages & corporate functions.
2011 “Australia on Trial” (Drama documentary, ABC), extra
2011 “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” (Drama series, ABC), extra
2011-12 “Fergus in Hell” (Sitcom, RMITV, Channel 31, Melbourne), extra (season 1), “Fred Jones 2″ (season 2).
2011 “Neighbours” (Soap opera, Ten Network Australia), extra
2011 “Winners & Losers” (Drama series, Seven Network Australia), extra
2010 “How will this help me get a job?” (educational video, VEA, Melbourne), writer/presenter
2010 WIN News Victoria (WIN TV, Ballarat), journalism one-week work placement
2010 “Late Night Tonight” (comedy show, RMITV, Channel 31, Melbourne), camera operator/guest actor
2010 “Newsline” (Live news programme, RMITV, Channel 31, Melbourne), reporter/sports correspondent/camera/graphics operator
2010 “Tough Times” (Interview show, RMITV, Channel 31, Melbourne), vision switcher/director/camera/audio/assistant director/floor manager
2007 “McLeod’s Daughters” (Drama series, Nine Network Australia), extra
ONLINE
2013 Webseries “Life of DMG“, star.
2013 Popular Science (US), freelance writer.
2012-Present ABC’s The Drum, freelance writer.
2012 The Punch, freelance writer.
Sep 2012-Dec 12 AndMine, Full time Content Strategist at Melbourne-based digital agency. Producing digital content and copywriting for several major clients (Ego Pharmaceuticals, Instant Rockstar hair products, Chris’ Dips)
2012 Mamamia, freelance writer.
2011 “Lights, Camera, Maction!” (Webseries) with Sam Mac, segment contributor “Stuff Girls Like” (http://www.youtube.com/user/sammactube)
2010 The Age online’s ”Last Laugh” comedy blog, contributor (Number 5).
2010 “The All New Garage Show” (Internet talk show), host/writer with Lachlan Cowlishaw (www.youtube.com/theallnewgarageshow)
2010-Present “Too Easy” (Internet Sitcom), writer/actor/producer with Alex Williamson (www.youtube.com/tooeasywebseries)
2010 “City Journal Online“, writer.
2008 “Fruitcup” (Internet Sitcom), actor/writer/producer
2006-Present Numerous YouTube videos (www.youtube.com/davidthegreen)
LIVE APPEARANCES
2012 DJ Masters, DJ/MC for wedding receptions all over Victoria.
2010-11 Quiz Meisters Trivia host; Peacock Hotel (Northcote, Melbourne, Sep-Dec 2010); Fill-in host at Terminus Hotel, Clifton Hill & Brown’s Corner Hotel, Coburg.
2010 “Raw Comedy” South Australian semi-finalist, Stand-up comedy.
2009 “Raw Comedy” South Australian semi-finalist, Stand-up comedy.
2008-Present Stand-up comedy at various venues in Adelaide (“The Rhino Room,” “The Arkabar,” ”PJ O’Brien’s”, “The Star Theatre”) & Melbourne (“The Comic’s Lounge”, “Northcote Social Club”).
2008-09 Various costume promotions (eg. Light Bulb, “Spike” the echidna).
2006 “Sounds of Summer ’06″ (Marion Youth Advisory Committee), Master of Ceremonies.
PRINT
2012 Freelance writer for “Australian Popular Science” magazine.
2011-Present Contributor to mX Newspaper, “For What It’s Worth” opinion column (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane).
2010 Contributor to “Catalyst” Magazine (RMIT University, VIC).
2006“The Empire Times,” Humour Sub-editor (Flinders University, SA).
2005-06 Regular contributor to “The Empire Times” & “On Dit” (Adelaide University, SA).
TRAINING
2010 Graduate Diploma in Journalism with Distinction at RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC
2010 SYN (Student Youth Network) 4-week Radio Training Course.
2008 David Day 12-week Advanced Radio Course.
2005-07 Degree of Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) with double major in psychology & sociology, Flinders University, SA.
2007 TV Pro-Global Intensive TV Presenters’ Course.
2006 David Day 12-week Introduction to Radio Course.
AWARDS
2007 SA Community Broadcasting Association “Bilby” Award for “Best Station ID” (Radio Adelaide 101.5FM)
Other Work Experience
Feb 2010-May ’10 Cinema Nova (Carlton, VIC), usher.
Feb 2009-Feb ’10 Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas (Adelaide, SA), Front of house.
Jan 2009-Aug ’09 Pizza Haven/Eagle Boys (Brighton, SA), Delivery driver.
2008 “Mile End Print Centre” (SA), Inserting catalogues into newspapers.
Dec 2004-Jul ’06 “GameTraders” (Video game store: Mitcham, Norwood & Glenelg, SA), Sales assistant.
2003 “Flinders University Website Development Team” (SA), Work experience.
Oct 2002-Dec ’04 “Kmart” (Department store: Marion, SA), Night Fill/Lay-by.
2002-04 “Chandlers Hill Surgery” (SA), Office work/Gardening/Laundry.
