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, as is the love of my life, Kathy, the hottest woman alive.
Dave Benson
As New ‘Pure Michigan’ Ads Start, Could Timing Be Any Worse?
As a new series of promotional ads and graphics promoting "Pure Michigan" is set to begin, you have to ask yourself, could the timing be any worse?
Whitmer Urges Back To Virtual Classes, No Sports As Covid Returns
"To be very clear, these are not orders, mandates or requirements,"
Battle Creek Sets Q&A Session For Roundabout Naysayers And Others
It's an interesting thing. A discussion of "roundabouts" is sort of a microcosm of our society today.
Own The Irving Gilmore Mansion in Kalamazoo For Less Than $450K
It would be difficult to get more "Kalamazoo history" than Irving Gilmore.
All-Star Game Moved To Denver; Here’s 5 Reasons For Detroit
This post is about the decision to move the game to Denver this year. Why not Detroit instead? What has Denver got, other than big mountains, that we don't have?
A Battle Creek Snowstorm is My Favorite Opening Day Memory
Opening Day sneaks up on your when you get older. I lived and breathed this stuff when I was a kid. Opening Day couldn't get here soon enough, but with everthing else tugging at us these days- "Oh, it's Opening Day. That's nice."
Battle Creek Explores A Roundabout at North Ave And Emmett Street
The city of Battle Creek continues to explore the possibility of building a roundabout at the intersection of North Avenue and Emmett Street.
Everyone 16 and Older in Kalamazoo Can Get Vaccinated
Very mixed news regarding Covid on Monday afternoon. Kalamazoo Country medical officials announced that everyone ages 16 and older in Kalamazoo Country can get the Covid vaccine, beginning Tuesday, March 30th.
If You Love Baseball, Your Dream Job Just Opened Up
I don't care if it is the Cubs, it's still a dream job. Imagine this being your place of work. (And you work about 81 days a year.) And since neither of us will be major league shortstops, (seriously, there was only one Jeter.), this may be the key to The Show.
Girl Scout Cookies and Wine Pairings? In 2021, Why Not?
The Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan organization has announced a new fundraiser event: pairing Girl Scout Cookie favorites with St. Julian's Wine!