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
More Details Released About ‘New’ Kalamazoo Marathon Locations
It was about a month ago that we got word that big changes were ahead for the Kalamazoo Marathon. What started out as simply as the Borgess Run for the Health Of It, is getting a new sponsor and some new venues for this year's events.
Especially Now, We Need A Laugh. Ha, Laugh Fest Starts In Grand Rapids
There are a lot of things we need right about now. Peace on earth is not a joke these days. Good health is also something top of mind. But don't overlook a good hearty laugh. After everything, that laugh may be the thing that keeps you sane.
Is Loyola-Chicago’s ‘Fighting Sister Jeans’ The Best Nickname Ever?
Yes, officially they are the Loyola Ramblers. But when was the last time you saw a Rambler outside of maybe the Gilmore Car Museum? I swear I heard some sports host on TV Sunday during an NCAA Selection Show refer to Loyola as the "Fighting Sister Jeans". And I love that name. Loyola, make it happen.
War Protest Songs Were a 60’s Thing? Michigan Rocker Writes One for Ukraine
You hear "war protest song", and you think 1960's. But on opposite sides of the world, musicians are doing war protest songs for the troops and for the victims of the Russian attack on Ukraine, including Big Rapids' Billy Craig of Brownsville Station.
Kalamazoo Growlers MLB Response Points Out How Much Fun They’re Having
Your are a summer college league baseball team in a town that notoriously doesn't support much of anything sports-wise; how do you get people's attention? Great question that the Kalamazoo Growlers deal with every single day. And they do it with a great sense of humor.
New But Familiar Voices Will Be Calling Michigan Football
The lead broadcasters on Michigan football will be new, but at the same time they will be familiar voices for Wolverine fans.
Casey Kasem’s Auction Stuff Goes Back To His Detroit Days And Is Amazing
If I told you Casey Kasem's property was being auctioned off on March 17th, you might not think it's a big deal, but then you start looking through the catalog of things up for sale, and you can't help but go "wow".
As Ionia Woman Sees First Movie in 84 years, Here’s Five Things She Missed
Fox 17 reporter Max Goldwasser talked to Justina Thalison, who turned 94 on Sunday. Thalison's birthday wish was to do something very simple - to go see a movie. What makes it unique is Thalison hadn't been to a movie theater in 84 years. Here's five things that Thalison missed out on all these years.
Is Now When Western Michigan Gets Serious About Men’s Basketball?
I know the question in the headline sounds a bit harsh. Western Michigan University has probably been serious about men's basketball all along; however, their won-lost record leaves a lot to be desired and has for the better part of at least four decades.
As Oberon Day Nears, Is Kalamazoo’s Bell’s Still A ‘Craft’ Beer?
We're a few days away from what is essentially a state holiday, Oberon Day. But what has happened since the last Oberon Day and the one on March 21st begs the question: Is Bell's still a craft brewer of craft beer?