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
New Food Items in Detroit and Chicago Ballparks Look Amazing But Pricey
Reading about new ballpark food items for 2022 is kind of like going grocery shopping when you're hungry; not a good idea, because you want everything.
My Favorite Fred Upton Story Is Straight Out Of ‘Field of Dreams’
This isn't about politics. I've met our congressman Fred Upton several times. In the radio business, you meet your local politicians from time to time. and Rep. Upton has always struck me as being a decent sort of man.
April 1st Brings First ‘Teaser’ For Detroit Lions on Hard Knocks
Good Morning Football host on NFL Network, Kyle Brandt tweeted this parody 'teaser' of the Detroit Lions' upcoming appearance on Hard Knocks, starring coach Dan Campbell.
Detroit Red Wings Fire Longtime Zamboni Driver, ‘Octopus Guy’ Al Sobotka
The Detroit Red Wings fired longtime Zamboni driver Al Sobotka, known to generations of Red Wings fans as the man who swung an octopus over his head to rev fans up.
Powerful Solar Storms Means Michigan Could See Northern Lights Late This Week
A solar storm this past Monday,will make it possible we'll be able to see the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, over Michigan on March 30 and 31st and April 1
Ready For Prime Time? Detroit Lions Will Be on HBO’s Hard Knocks
It doesn't guarantee any victories in 2022, but HBO (and the NFL) thinks Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions might make for compelling television. And the guess is there might be at least a few references to "biting knee caps" or something similar along the way.
Get A Drone’s Eye View of Ex-Detroit Red Wings Captain Zetterberg’s Home
Ah, the fruits of one's labors. When you're the captain of the Detroit Red Wing, married to a beautiful woman and making a ton of money, it can feel like you're on top of the world.
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.
Kalamazoo Growlers Announce Lifetime Ban For MLB Commish Rob Manfred
The Kalamazoo Growlers may get more "pub" this week. The team announced a "Lifetime Ban" on Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, with a subheading in the proclamation saying "Manfred is ruining baseball".
Detroit Lions Legends Coming To Coldwater For Charity Hoops vs. Deputies
So many things are coming back, and one of them is charity basketball games. The Branch County Deputy Sheriffs Association is set to play its annual Detroit Lions Basketball Game! This game features past and present players up against local deputies from Branch County.