I have worn quite a few hats over the years - as an aspiring theater actress in my younger days, as secretary for the head of HBO in the 2000’s, and even as a political candidate in the last few years!

My current and most favorite initiative so far is creating positive, and engaging spaces on social media which can sometimes be anything but! I currently run the largest online fan accounts for Lovejoy. I am passionate about helping Lovejoy grow and succeed in any way I can while at the same time, creating fun and friendly hubs for the fandom.

I am grateful for the thousands of fans that have joined me on this journey on X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All with the same handle, @lvjynation

When I’m not fangirling, I’m spending my time with my husband, daughter (the OG Lovejoy fan in the house) and our houseful of pets. I live in a small suburb of New Jersey but enjoy venturing into NYC and Brooklyn as often as I can to see concerts, Broadway shows, and to just walk and walk and walk...

What’s up? I’m stoked to hang out with you each month as a part of this podcast!
I’ve been active in the Lovejoy online community since fall of 2022. I joined in order to get the latest touring dates and music drops, and discovered a desire to “pay it forward” by providing a positive, reassuring influence in a young fanbase. Hopefully I’ve been successful! I’ve been fortunate enough to find my fellow “elder” Lovenjoyers and forge lifelong friendships as a result.
In September of 2024, I took the reins of the Lovejoy Wiki Fandom site (shameless plug: link below, check it out). This repository of Lovejoy information had been collecting dust for a year, so I’m grateful for the opportunity to give it a major makeover. Wikis, by nature, are a community effort, and there’s still so much to do, so please reach out if you want to help – I’d love to have you on the team!
Planning creative ways to reach and connect with people is one of my jams. In a previous (and somewhat more professional) era of my life, I wrote and edited a quarterly, nationwide publication related to the dairy industry. (This is probably where I tell you that I live in the Land of Cheese, aka Wisconsin - I am thankful that Lovejoy seems to like nearby Milwaukee.)
Lately, I’m busy with stuff like chauffeuring my 13-year-old to bass guitar and karate lessons, preparing for my 18-year-old’s graduation, planning the occasional family vacation, and all the other details that come with trying to keep our family of four semi-organized. I am looking forward to an exciting year in Lovejoy Land and hope to see many of you at shows!

HEY! I'm Dave
I'm your UK co-host of the Ivjybandnews Podcast so what do you want to know about me?
In my spare time I enjoy creating with Lego (you may have seen some of my Lovejoy creations knocking about on the Internet).
In the past in my spare time I used to co-organise local Comic-cons and Lego events, and also co-created a Lego news podcast. Good times!
Currently I'm enjoying introducing old (80s &90s) indie and alternative music to my 14 Yr old daughter. She's the OG Lovejoy fan in the household.
We as a family like nothing better than hopping on the train for a day or weekend trip and many times we end up in Brighton.
Thanks for joining us on our journey as we talk all things Lovejoy.