Hey, I’m the “new guy” here at 100.5 The River. We’ll get to hang out for part of your workday and the drive home while you’re listening to Today’s Best Mix without the rap. Some people asked “why would you move HERE?” when I started. I answer that question with disbelief and realize that people in GR simply don’t realize what a great city they have. Grand Rapids is just a fantastic city. The people, the downtown, the festivals, the philanthropy of our ‘famous families’ … the list goes on and on. The VIBE of this city is just incredible. Those who say “why would you move HERE?” clearly don’t realize how crappy most other similar sized cities are compared to GR. We moved here from the vibrant and clean city (#sarcasm) of Toledo, OH where I was the Operations Manager for six radio stations. Before that, I was on-air or programming stations in Philadelphia, New York City, Milwaukee, Madison, Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and Waterloo (Iowa). My wife and I met in Madison and were married four days after 9/11. We have two “furry kids” named Ollie (yellow lab/bassett/corgi) and Chester (bassett). I’m also the Program Director for Channel 95-7 and 100.5 The River, so if you have any comments, suggestions or complaints (I welcome compliments, too), just email or call me!
Tom Cook
Sunday Morning Townsquare – October 7 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
LZ Granderson, ESPN & CNN
Kristine Palosaari, UICA
Thanks for listening!
Fantastic Local Marriage Proposal Video
Just saw this video on the website for our news partner WZZM13 and had to share.
It was recorded at Tunnel Park in Holland by Bradley Jansen as a proposal to his girlfriend Emily.
This is fantastic! How did you propose? It's okay if yours wasn't a big production like this (and if it came before the idea of taking video and putting on the internet!)
Presidential Debate Highlights Auto-Tuned
I think the debate last night started pretty slow. Mitt Romney was clearly having a good night; President Obama seemed like he was asleep for the first half.
Eventually, it got more interesting. But not anywhere near as interesting as this...
Sunday Morning Townsquare – September 30 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
Rick DeVos - ArtPrize and Start Garden
Thanks for listening!
ArtPrize 2012 Spotlight – Grandpa Morgan Tuskegee Airmen
Just a few nights ago, Faith and I walked around ArtPrize and saw some amazing art.
But the one piece that is *still* my favorite is one I've been seeing since before ArtPrize began last week. The drawing is phenomenal and moving, not only in its difficulty but its sentiment as well...
Sunday Morning Townsquare – September 23 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
Cindy Buckner, GRAM ArtPrize exhibit curator
Rick Beerhorst, Artist
Darryl Love, Artist
Norine Mulvihill from MyHeart.MyLife
Thanks for listening!
Sunday Morning Townsquare – September 16 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
Paul Amenta, SiTE:LAB
Tina Derusha, Style Battle
Thanks for listening!
Spartan Stores Recall
Wanted to make sure you're aware of the voluntary recall from Spartan Stores, Family Fare and D&W Fresh Markets.
The recall is PRECAUTIONARY because of concerns about listeria contamination. It's important to tell you that NO products have been identified as having the virus, nor have any illnesses been reported.
Sunday Morning Townsquare – September 9 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
John Logie, Former Mayor of Grand Rapids
Bruce Tinker, GRCT
Thanks for listening!
Sunday Morning Townsquare – September 2 2012
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Rob Martin, Exerciseman Fitness
Michelle Fife, Seva Yoga
Kathryn Mock, Registered Dietician, McCahill Group
Sunday Morning Townsquare – August 26 2012
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Cheryl Schuch, Family Promise of Grand Rapids
Stuart Ray, Guiding Light Mission
Amy and David, helped by both Family Promise and Guiding Light
Sunday Morning Townsquare – August 19 2012
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Brian VanderArk, The Verve Pipe