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.
Top Five Things You’ll Miss When You Lose An Hour With the Time Change
I've given this some thought because it might affect me more than most, as I have to get up every weekday morning around 4:30 pm to be charming and lovable.
Vegas Says Detroit Lions Have The Worst Odds To Play in 2023 Super Bowl
Let's just cut to the chase here. Vegas doesn't think the Detroit Lions are headed to the Super Bowl this coming season.
2022 Ford Bronco Everglades SUV Comes With Factory Installed Snorkel
The Chicago Auto Show is underway and Ford has chosen to debut it's newest SUV, the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades at McCormick Place this week. But the one thing that stands out about it is the factory equipped snorkel.
I’m Conflicted About Jim Harbaugh Staying or Going Back To The NFL
As the NFL season has wrapped up, there are so many rumors flying around regarding who's is going to go coach what team where. As this is being written, there are at least five NFL job openings, but the only one that interests me is the one to the west, in Chicago.
The Real ‘Christmas Story’ House Is Just Over In Hammond, Indiana
"A Christmas Story" is all over television, especially the week leading into Christmas. The house used in the movie, is in Cleveland, Ohio. But the actual house the author of "A Christmas Story", Jean Shepherd, grew up in is in Hammond, Indiana,
How Things have Changed Since Last Time Chicago Bulls Were 4-0
Sports is a great way to learn history, but it's also a great measuring stick for remembering how much time has passed
The Electric Pickup Revolution Is Starting in Illinois and It’s Here
Ten years ago it was just a futuristic dream, but the electrification of the automobile is finally happening. There have been many potholes along the road, but it sure seems like this is happening.
Early Season, Big Series: No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 16 WMU
It's more than just bragging rights that Western Michigan and Michigan will be scrapping over this weekend; for WMU, it's about showing voters that they are worthy of their current ranking, and with some more victories, a lot higher than No. 16. For Michigan, they're the big dog. But with that lofty ranking comes the knowledge, everyone is gunning for you.
Covid-19 Booster Rules Getting Complicated; Mix and Match Coming?
In a world that makes less and less sense every day, add this to the mix: Government doctors and regulators are deciding right now if it's a good idea to allow mixing and matching booster shots. In other words, if you got the Moderna vaccine, could you get a booster of the Pfizer vaccine?