I was born one of a family of eight in Saginaw, Michigan. We were loud and more often talked 'at' each other than 'to' each other, a skill which is perfect for radio. After graduating from Central Michigan University, I worked at a station in Northern Michigan that had as much wattage as a refrigerator light bulb. I went from there to working on a Mexican radio station, where I was eventually kicked out for being an illegal immigrant. My radio travels then took me to the Michigan Lakeshore at 104.5 WSNX and then on to Baltimore, where I enjoyed a modicum of success, which in this business is rewarded with a shove out the door. In my spare time, I enjoy hurting myself with homemade CrossFit workouts and flinging paint on canvas and calling it 'art'. I also have three daughters, who think I teach college for a living.
Jojo Girard
Fight Closes Grand Haven Pier [Video]
Nothing gets people crankier than hot temperatures, big crowds and boy trouble. Those ingredients mixed to cause the Grand Haven pier to close for a short time on the Fourth of July.
Nine Michigan Beaches Closed Due To Contamination
On a hot steamy day, Michiganders love to flock to their favorite beaches, but nine of those were shut down just as the heat shot up. Fortunately, none were around here.
Michigan Using Raccoons To Encourage Recycling [Video]
I don't know what word best describes this idea, creepy or cute. I'm leaning towards creepy.
Thousands of Pounds Of Meijer Beef Recalled
Did you pick up some hamburger at Meijer over the weekend? You may want to check the code listed on the package.
Lynx Caught In Michigan Is First Since 1917 [Video]
A Canadian Lynx trapped near the northern tip of Michigan's thumb was the first Lynx caught in the Lower Peninsula since 1917.
MSU Study Reveals Our Dogs Become Us
Researchers at Michigan State have found that we impact our pet dogs more than we know, and their personalities may be copied from their owners.
Snow Moon Photos From Around Michigan [Photos]
Yes, the weather outside has been frightful, but it cleared up just in time to show the beauty of the full snow moon, and Michigan made the most of it, snapping some beautiful shots of it.
Grandma’s Lip Waxing Wins Grandville Family AFV Top Prize [Video]
A video of a grandmother getting her lip waxed won a Grandville family $10,000 on this week's episode of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' on ABC.
Here’s Some Michigan-centric Valentine’s Day Cards
There's a lot to love about our wonderful state, and now you can share it with those you love on this Valentine's Day!
Polar Vortex May Have Killed Off Most Of The Stink Bugs
I decided I am only going to write about the good things this craptastic winter weather brings, and here's one: the frigid temps may have killed off most of those annoying stink bugs.