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!
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Casey Anthony Video Diary
There are lots of non-sensical things on the internet; so much so, that things we see on You Tube now seem commonplace, when no one would've paid attention ten years ago.
Anyone who remembers the OJ Simpson trial probably remembers sitting in front of the TV watching the trial coverage or the chase with the white Bronco...
Unattractive Names?
It's always interesting to me how people judge others based on their name. Yes, I'm guilty of it, too.
For example, my brother-in-law is named Elmer. Based on the name, you'd think he was 80; he's 42 years old. One of my friends named their girl Madeline; that's also the name of my 94 year old grandmother...
Madcap Coffee (Downtown GR) Voted One of Best In U.S.
We're a little behind the curve on this story, but a great story like this is better late than never. The website Delish.com rated coffee shops all over the United States and our very own MADCAP COFFEE on Monroe Center was on the list!
Here's what they had to say...
Marriage Proposal Goes Wrong
Sometimes there are great opportunities to make a proposal at a time and place that will be memorable for years to come. Those places and proposals also generally make great stories for years to come, as well.
This one might make a great story...
Celebrity (?) Apprentice
When I think of a celebrity, my mind will land on someone I've actually heard of in the last month. Or two. Or even the last year.
So when I heard that Donald Trump was doing another season of Celebrity Apprentice on NBC, I thought it would be a pretty good cast of "celebrities...
“Before The Skates” at Rosa Parks Circle
I've said many times before that lifelong Grand Rapidians don't know what a great city they have. From the philanthropy that built the arena, convention center and a lot of the Medical Mile, to the savvy business owners who continue to invest in downtown, GR has a vibe that few cities (smaller or bigger) can match...
COOL DOG LOVES THE GUITAR
I've told you before that I'm a sucker for nearly all furry creatures. Especially dogs. Okay, maybe not the little yippy, ankle-biting dogs like the annoying one (just like its owner) that lives in the apartment above me. But most dogs are cool...
Mom Kicks Ass On Drums
This mom from Maine just kills it on the drums!
Cat Helps Baby Go To Sleep [Video]
Let me be straight up and say I'm not a cat person. At all.
I (mostly) don't find them cute. Their attitude sucks; you give them food and shelter and in return, they generally want nothing to do with you. And they stink.
Santa’s Official Reindeer Cam
Are your kids getting excited for Christmas? Santa has a live Reindeer-Cam where your kids can see what Comet, Dasher, Rudolph and the rest of Santa’s reindeer team are up to.
We’re not sure which of the reindeer are in this camera angle, but Rudolph appears to be elusive in all of our viewing so far. And it looks like there hasn’t been much snow at the North Pole, either!
The Verve Pipe: Holiday Concert
Channel 95-7 is proud to welcome Brian VanderArk and The Verve Pipe to The Intersection on December 23rd for their annual Holiday Show!
You can get times, ticket information and directions when you CLICK HERE.
What's it like? Check out a video recorded during last year's Holiday Show at The Intersection after the jump. Once you watch the video, scroll down for a free download of their song "
American Pie: Reunion! [Video]
It's been 12 years since "American Pie" introduced us to Stifler, Jim, Michelle ("this one time, at band camp"), the Sherminator and others. Then, they were just graduating high school. Now, it's time for "American Reunion!"
This time around, Jim and Michelle have a baby, Stifler is still a typical frat boy and Jim's dad is divorced and just getting back into the da