Peter Brown

Keynote Speaker | Edmonton, Alberta

Award Winning Radio Host
Master of Ceremonies and Awards Host Expert

Peter Brown Expertise Business & Corporate, Business Growth, Excellence & Success, Humour in the Workplace, Innovation & Creativity, Mental Health, Self Improvement & Self Care and Happiness & Positivity.

Peter Brown

About Peter Brown

Peter Brown enjoyed a successful 25-year career as a CBC Radio host and producer, including stints hosting CBC Edmonton’s afternoon show Radio Active and leading the creative team on the award-winning comedy program The Irrelevant Show. Peter Brown recently had success creating radio documentaries and podcasts – among other honours, his documentary about groundbreaking Canadian coach Lloyd Percival recently won a national media award for “Excellence in Sports Reporting”.

Peter Brown Videos

Laughing Matters with Peter Brown

Csa Conference Advance Video

Alberta Municipalities Board Video: Rejected Presentation Topics

Peter Brown Interviews & Podcasts

PETER BROWN BIOGRAPHY

Peter Brown has always had one foot in two different worlds. By day, Peter Brown spent two decades as an award-winning radio host, celebrated for his intellectual curiosity, thorough research, and intelligent questions. By night, Peter Brown is a quick-witted comic improviser. As an Emcee, Peter Brown brings the best of both. An experienced producer, Peter Brown works closely with clients to get a clear sense of their goals. Peter Brown develops a sharp, clear script. When it comes time to deliver, Peter Brown is a master of reading the room. And his quick wit and inclusive humour keep things on track no matter what happens. In fact, his clients often say his spontaneous “saves” are highlights of their events.

Peter Brown career started after he studied at the University of Saskatchewan where he had the opportunity to do graduate work in English at the University of Cambridge. This involved long hours poring over 17th century manuscripts, and in his spare time doing comedy sketches. Those years led to both a Master’s Degree in Literature and a comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe that was featured on BBC Radio. After returning to Canada, Peter Brown became a producer and host for CBC. This is where his career took off as Peter Brown got to develop his skills on multiple platforms. Peter Brown got to interview Prime Ministers, premiers, scientists, artists, athletes, business leaders, and “ordinary” people doing remarkable things. Peter Brown worked hard to craft interviews that were well-researched, challenging and revealing. There were serious days too, and moments of grief and tragedy.

Peter Brown also had the opportunity to create moments of entertainment and fun. When former listeners talk to him now, they mention memorable moments of spontaneity and adaptability when conversations and interviews went off the rails or took an unexpected tangent. Peter Brown hosted CBC Edmonton’s afternoon radio show Radio Active, where his intelligence and humour won him a loyal audience. Peter Brown also hosted music and culture shows, and for seven seasons led the creative team on the award-winning comedy program The Irrelevant Show and is the only person to appear on both The Debaters and Ideas.

Peter Brown is most proud of heading the creative and production teams on The Irrelevant Show as it was a great combination of science and art. His job was to tune a complicated production machine in the service of some cleverly observed sketches and occasional goofy jokes. There was nothing more satisfying than turning a phone conversation in November into a fully-produced radio sketch that was heard across the country in January.

As a comedian, Peter Brown has written for many TV sketches and programs. Peter Brown regularly performs with Edmonton’s improvised comedy soap opera “Die Nasty” among other shows. That rare combination of skills makes him a sought-after Emcee, with clients who bring him back year after year. Peter Brown thrives on creating a strong, clear plan, and also shines if the plan ever falls apart: his quick-witted humour keeps events on track and creates memorable moments of fun and connection.

Peter Brown is no longer with CBC and has committed himself to Podcasting, Improv Shows, Playwriting, and Keynote Presentations and Hosting Conferences/Events. Peter Brown is passionate about bringing his skills and interests to any project, organization, or cause. Peter Brown excels in combining research and production skills with an element of performance. Peter Brown is an expert at adapting to challenging situations, being in the moment, and reacting spontaneously. A lot of it boils down to the same path: asking the right questions, developing a solid plan, executing the details, and making people laugh along the way.

Peter Brown Topic Presentations

Peter Brown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Emcee/hosting Events: Conference Package

Laughing Matters: Laugh Your Way Through Stress.

Improv Comedy Tailored to Your Event

Entertaining and Funny Advance Videos

Peter Brown Books & Articles

Peter Brown Speaking Testimonials

"Peter is an expert at reading his audience. He knows when to be serious, when to be light-hearted, and improvises effortlessly if needed."

Mike Roshuk

Stakeholder Relations Coordinator
Safety Codes Council

"I was really impressed at the lengths he went to understand our group, the issues they deal with day-to-day, and to make a very real connection with them."

Sonja Raven

P.Ag Agricultural Fieldman
County of Grande Prairie ASB Conference Agenda Committee

"We really enjoyed having Peter as part of our event and would love to have him work with us again."

Sonja Raven

Agricultural Fieldman
County of Grande Prairie ASB Conference Agenda Committee

"Peter stepped in to save the day for our event. He was amazing! He engaged well with our audience and added the right amount of humour at the appropriate time. The results from the satisfaction survey of our delegates rated his efforts with a 95% engagement rating! We are certainly looking forward to working with him again."

Stuart Ray

Executive Director
Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel

"..the highly talented cast delivered skits appropriate for the entire audience and relatable content that let everyone enjoy a hearty laugh at our “Made in Canada” idiosyncrasies. The Cast of the Irrelevant Show was truly the perfect choice of entertainment for our crowd and received rave reviews from our delegates."

Audrey Dutka

Alberta Teachers Association

"I was laughing so hard I was crying. This show is the best of the best, a full hour of the top sketches from the best radio comedy on the planet."

(5 out of 5 stars) Edmonton Journal

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