Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter.

This week, Kendra sits down with Virgin Radio morning host Danaye Maier for a fun conversation about finding home in the mountains, navigating motherhood in media, and the magic of local radio. From her small-town roots in northern Saskatchewan to becoming a familiar voice in Calgary, she reflects on what it means to grow up with winter, see the Rockies for the first time, and raise kids who get to call them home.

A natural storyteller, Danaye shares her journey into broadcasting, her passion for building community through A Woman A Day YYC, and the behind the scenes moments that have shaped her 18-year radio career. From covering the 2013 Calgary floods to going viral on TikTok, she opens up about balancing vulnerability and joy on air and why she believes local radio still matters. Whether she’s chatting pop culture, shouting out everyday Calgarians, or gearing up to hit the slopes for the first time in years, she reminds us that winter is more than just a season, it's a way of connecting and growing.

What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.