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
Bronco Football Vs Michigan State Moved To Friday Sept. 2nd; More Schedule News
The Western Michigan football team release their non-conference schedule, with the news that the game vs. Michigan State will be played on Friday, Sept. 2nd. They will also host Pitt.
Sweet Memories Come Crumbling Down With Portage’s Fannie May Candies Demolition
Years of sweet memories for Kalamazoo and Portage residents came crumbling down Monday when the most recent building to house Fannie May Candies at South Westnedge and Milham Rd., was razed.
What??? Ohio Mayor Says Ice Fishing Leads to Prostitution
This sure might raise some eyebrows. At a public meeting, the mayor of Hudson, Ohio, Craig Shubert, said ice fishing leads to prostitution.
Gimme An ‘S’. In This South Bend Park, What Do Those Trees Spell?
South Bend, Indiana was the home to a major automaker for a good part of the last century. That company was Studebaker. And the company planted a grove of 5000 trees spelling its name. That grove still exists.
Why Do Cincinnati Bengals Fans Chant “Who Dey?” It Starts With a Beer
You probably heard the Cincinnati fans chanting "Who Dey" The full chant is "Who-Dey! Who-Dey! Who-Dey think gonna beat them Bengals!” And then the fans yell "Nobody". But where did it start?
In 1974, Blazing Saddles Was Released and Made This Detroit Lion A Star
Social media has great way of reminding you time flies. Today it was Mel Brooks' classic "Blazing Saddles" released 48 years ago. Blazing Saddles made Detroit Lion Alex Karras a star
‘Dibs’ Is A Chicago Thing: Claiming Your Dug Out Parking Space With Furniture
Every city has its own unique qualities and, in some cases, quirks. My hometown, Chicago, has one of those quirks. It's called "dibs".
Maybe There’s More To Chinese ‘Year of the Tiger’ in Detroit and Ohio
I don't pretend to understand how the Chinese calendar works. I love the food (and the fortune cookies) but like most people outside of Asia, don't really understand how and why this is the Year of the Tiger. I guess it has to do with the Chinese zodiac and I do know one thing. Something's up.
Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week: A Cure For Cabin Fever This Weekend
It's about that time that folks around here start showing the symptoms. Now, with everything we've been through in the past three years, joking about cabin fever is something you have to tread carefully around. But a lot of folks are ready to get out and turn their Firesticks and Rokus off for the night.
Oberon Thermometer Is A Better Sign of Spring Than Seeing a Robin
A tweet from Bell's does remind us that Oberon Day is March 21st this year.