What I call “laughin’ and scratchin’, I’ve been doing a long time. I grew up in Chicago, and the long and winding road of radio brought me to Kalamazoo in January of ‘87. Had an awful lot of fun at one special radio station, next door, but like Tom Brady, let’s see what we can do here. Both my sons were born here. Michael lives here and is a long time Rocker listener, and David is now living the dream in Chicago, hoping to be a comedy writer. Proud to say they're my best friends.
Benson
Michigan Senate Votes to Ban Red Light Cameras? Is That A Good Thing?
We're probably making a bigger deal of things than necessary, but in this day and age, you can never be sure and you can never be too careful. Thus, the Michigan Senate on Tuesday, March 22nd, passed a bill prohibiting the use of red light cameras at intersections in the state.
US FDA Recalls Popular Pancake Mix Sold at Michigan Walmart and Kroger Stores
A popular pancake and waffle mix sold at Walmart and Kroger stores both in Michigan and nation-wide has been recalled by the United State Food and Drug Administration due to possible contamination.
Kalamazoo’s Oberon Day 2022 Was A Blast, But I Am So Out of Party Shape
What's not to love about taking a Monday off, or playing hookey in the afternoon, and just enjoying our beer and some food and live music.
Are Detroit Fans Soft For Being Insulted By Stafford Commercial?
Here's one thing I'd never thought we'd be discussing: whether Detroit fans are "soft".
Western Michigan, Michigan #1 Seeds in NCAA Hockey Tournament
Western Michigan University's Bronco hockey team was selected a number one seed in the Worcester regional of the 2022 NCAA hockey tournament, and the third seed overall while, the University of Michigan Wolverines are the overall number one seed of the tournament pairings announced Sunday evening.
Gibson Posts ‘Discovered’ 1967 Kalamazoo Factory Tour. Recognize Anyone?
I have to tell you. This feels like an archeological find. The folks at Gibson, formerly of Kalamazoo, were going through some archival finds, and they found this promotional film, made in 1967.
Kalamazoo Traffic Construction Delays Are Everywhere
I was driving around town; west side, downtown, Westnedge, and there is one thing that really caught me by surprise. It's only mid-March and it feels like the whole city is under construction.
French Brewer And Algae Producer Team Up To Brew Blue Beer
Pioneers aren't always hailed immediately. In fact, looking at the woman taking a sip of this blue beer, the first thing that comes to mind is "Close your eyes, and hold your nose." In fact, she might as well be ingesting castor oil. (Are you shuddering at that memory, too?)
Why Doesn’t Kalamazoo, Michigan Have A Great St. Patrick’s Day Tradition?
I was looking at this picture of the Chicago River dyed bright green for St. Patrick's Day and I thought to myself "why doesn't Kalamazoo have a St. Patrick's Day tradition?"
Senate Vote Unanimous, But Michigan’s History With Daylight Saving Is Ridiculous
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. The United State Senate did that on Tuesday. They voted unanimously to put the United State all on Daylight Saving Time.