ON THE AIR
loved by a passionate group of fans because it simply makes
them feel like they are part of being on the inside of Dave
and Cindy’s beautiful world. Their following is a result of its
funny, feel-good discussions about life’s anomalies and the
special things that catch their attention.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
David never imagined hosting a radio show, but when
Wayne and Sally Dillon at Planet Vero Radio/TV asked him
if he wanted to do a show, he asked Cindy for her thoughts.
Not only did she want to do it, but when she used to travel
on promotional tours with musicians, she felt the draw to be
on her own radio show.
When Cindy and David visited Grant’s Farm, they found a
book owned by his great-grandfather in the attic called How
to Live by Fisher and Emerson published in the 1920s. It was
all about how to live right regarding health, good manners,
raising children, dressing properly and how a gentleman
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should act. They made it the cornerstone of their radio philosophy
for many of their segments.
“Unbelievable how you can look at a book from the 1920s
and it is still relevant today,” Cindy says. “And we just wanted
to build on it and use it as a platform for living today.”
On a recent show, David used the section on manners to
question four of his young nieces on the polite way to behave
in different situations. It was entrancing to hear how David
entertained these little girls who giggled adorably throughout
while teaching them lessons that actually serve all of us well.
While many of the station’s hosts live-stream their shows,
Cindy balks at the idea.
“I would have to do my makeup and my hair and I don’t
want to do all that,” she says.
“This is our sanctuary,” David adds as he gestures to the
dark, muted studio around them.
Whether the show goes into syndication or continues
to charm this corner of the world, all their fans want is to
continue to be included in Dave and Cindy’s chats. As long
as they continue to be their funny, quirky selves, they are assured
their listeners will continue to tune in faithfully.
“I am a big fan of Cindy and David, they are both hilarious,”
Vero Beach Mayor Harry Howle says when asked what
makes him listen. “They bring you into their circle and have
a lot of experiences to share with us. I don’t think there is
a mean bone in either of their bodies and they both care so
much with hearts completely open to everybody.”
ON THE AIR …
What: The Dave and Cindy Show
Where/When: 3 and 5 p.m., Fridays, on 107.9FM;
7 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. Sundays on 101.7FM
Dave and Cindy relax at the
Idea Garden Advertising studio
where the show is recorded.
CHRISTINA TASCON