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
This Is What Corn Flakes Built. Take A Look Before It’s Demolished
We've seen some pretty fancy and ornate homes, but this one just says "old money" and "class". The home once belonged to Battle Creek cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg and it's days are numbered.
1954: Harwell Broadcasts First Game From Detroit, Not For Tigers
For a generation or two of Detroit Tiger fans, Ernie Harwell was synonymous with summer afternoons and evenings, and Tiger baseball. But it wasn't always that way.
As New ‘Pure Michigan’ Ads Start, Could Timing Be Any Worse?
As a new series of promotional ads and graphics promoting "Pure Michigan" is set to begin, you have to ask yourself, could the timing be any worse?
Take A Peek Inside Derek Jeter’s Mansion That He Can’t Sell
Who'd have thought 2415 Cumberland in Kalamazoo would be an easier sell than 58 Bahama Circle in Tampa?
Why Is Aretha Franklin’s Estate So Upset About the NatGeo Series?
The Aretha Franklin project running on NatGeo this week is causing some consternation in the Franklin family, and I can't quite understand why.
Why Is This Mic’d Up Ref Story Such a Big Deal?
I'm trying to figure out why this mic'd up ref Tim Peel story, is such a big deal. Here's a little background.
Girl Scout Cookies and Wine Pairings? In 2021, Why Not?
The Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan organization has announced a new fundraiser event: pairing Girl Scout Cookie favorites with St. Julian's Wine!
Covid Raging, So Gov Asking You To Alter Your Thanksgiving Plans
At her weekly Covid-19 press conference, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said "Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. It just has to,” urging Michiganders to change or cancel Thanksgiving travel plans.
You Can Own A Piece Of The Most Michigan Thing There Is
A government related auction site might just have the ultimate Michigan gift. Christmas, birthday, doesn't matter. This item screams Michigan. You can now own a piece of Michigan's most iconic monument, the Mackinac Bridge.
Come To Papa! Chocolate Covered Potato Chips, And From Michigan
In spite of what you might believe, sometimes dreams do come true. A friend shared this ad on Facebook, and I think it's safe to say it was a case of love at first sight. I could throw another cliche at you, like "where have these been all my life", but you get the idea.