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
With School Year Starting, Here’s Some Sleeping Tips, But Not in Class
It's hard to tell what can cause you to get sleepy in class. In some cases, it's boring lectures; in other cases, it's maybe being out too late.
If You Think It was Hot At Kalamazoo’s Ribfest, Just Wait 30 Years
If you think it was hot last weekend, it's only going to get worse. A lot worse; as in consider buying stock in a company that makes underarm deodorant, and one that makes fans, or air conditioners.
Shocker! K-Wings’ Nick Bootland Leaving For Hershey Coaching Job
For Kalamazoo Wings fans, this stunning news had to feel like it came out of left field: K-Wings' coach and director of Hockey Operations Nick Bootland has resigned.
Michigan Social Media Rejoices As Ilitch Fires Tigers GM Avila
Whenever fans want a manager or executive replaces, it does take on a somewhat blood-thirsty nature. Think Matt Millen with the Detroit Lions, Rich Rodrigues with Michigan, more recently Jeff Blashill with the Red Wings.
An MGM Movie Short from 1949 Shows a Very Different Michigan
"Calling on Michigan" is an MGM film short from "TravelTalks", one in a series about places around the country and around the world. This is a mid-20th century look at Michigan, in color.
Detroit Lions’ Jamaal Williams ‘Hard Knocks’ Clip Goes Viral And May Pump You
This is almost too good for the Lions. When you've been down as long as the Lions have been, this is almost like they're being set up for a big fall.
TV’s Premiere Food Science Showman, Alton Brown Bringing New Show To East Lansing
Alton Brown, one of the most famous TV chefs since since the advent of cooking television is bringing a new live stage show to East Lansing's Wharton Center on December 3rd.
Endangered Missing Alert Update: Two Centreville Girls Found
Michigan State Police on Thursday evening issued an Endangered Missing Alert for two Centreville girls, but now say "Both children have been located and are safe."
ESPN+ is Coming To Kalamazoo For The Growlers and Battle Jacks
Are the Kalamazoo Growlers and the Battle Creek Battle Jacks ready for prime-time, national television? We'll find out on August 11th and August 13th
Donation From Larry Bell Establishes Gilmore Festival Jazz Awards
Bell's founder Larry Bell has made another major contribution following his sale of the brewery late last year. The Larry J.Bell Jazz Awards for jazz pianists.