Greg O’Brien, the O-B, is a nationally recognized voice over veteran for the Television and Radio industries. Greg’s booming pipes were first heard on the air in New York’s Hudson Valley in the late 1980s, before making the move to the recording studio in the early 2000s. He is currently founder and head of his own voice over company, Greg O’Brien Voiceovers, www.gregobrienvo.com
Originally from Ramsey, New Jersey, Greg’s Radio career began as an intern at 102.7 WNEW/New York during his late 20s while working in the banking industry. Those years were essential to Greg in developing an appreciation for Radio, while receiving hands on knowledge and experience from the heritage WNEW air staff, including Dave Herman, Scott Muni, Carol Miller and Ray White among others. Just up the New York State Thruway, there was an on-air position opening at WPDH/Poughkeepsie. Greg got the job, and as the Dyson family owned Crystal Radio Group grew, adding more Radio Stations to its portfolio, Greg segued into Programming.
As Radio Ownership changes began to happen with these Radio Stations, Greg decided to pursue his passion for the voiceover industry. After spending 14 years with Bill Young Productions as a national voice talent, Greg stepped out on his own to begin his own voiceover company.
In part three of this four part AIRCHECK session, Greg gets upgraded from WPDH to run their sister station WRRV. We also find out how Greg and Rich DeSisto ended up meeting as they both found themselves on the radio in New York City at Pure Rock Q104.3 (WAXQ-FM). Greg also reflects on the moment he decided to take a leap of faith and leave the NY metro area to pursue his voiceover career in Houston with Bill Young Productions.
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