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
A K-Mart “Big Gas” Commercial
A while ago, K-Mart had a great commercial that featured various people claiming they were going to "Ship My Pants."
Now, K-Mart is back with another funny ad to promote "big gas savings" for their "Shop Your Way" rewards members. Of course, "big gas savings" is important and sounds pretty close to, well, you get it...
5/3 Riverbank Run: Road Closings
Looking forward to the 5/3 Riverbank Run on Saturday morning. Whether you're running or watching, you'll want to be aware of road closures in and around downtown.
Sunday Morning Townsquare – May 5 2013
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
Doug DeVos
Sunday Morning Townsquare – April 28 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
Author Tim Cusack
Thanks for listening!
Sunday Morning Townsquare – April 21 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
Tony Rubleski, Mindcapture
Julie Dankovich, Prosperity Boot Camp
Erica Curry VanEe, Westside Community Cleanup
Thanks for listening!
West Michigan Flooding – Saturday April 20
GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon. Declaring a state of emergency was done in anticipation of widespread damage, injury or loss of property and it puts the city in a position to receive state or federal assistance...
Grand River Flooding Potential
There is a huge potential this week for flooding along the Grand River. So far in April, our area is over 3 inches ABOVE the average monthly rainfall of 1.65 inches.
The forecast for Thursday calls for rain in the morning and storms by afternoon, which could give us an additional 3 inches of rain...
Breaking News: Explosion At Boston Marathon
Details are sketchy right now, but there have been two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
Sunday Morning Townsquare – April 14 2013
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
Rob Bliss, Rob Bliss Creative
Diana Sieger, Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Thanks for listening!
Sunday Morning Townsquare – April 7 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
Lisa Rose Starner, Burdock & Rose
Andy Dragt, Uptown Farm
Thanks for listening!
Sunday Morning Townsquare – March 31 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
Jenn Schaub and Annie DeYoung, Art.Downtown
Tommy Allen, Artist
Tom Scheidel, Jake's Music Festival
Thanks for listening!
Jenn Schaub and Annie DeYoung, Art.Downtown
Tommy Allen, Artist
I'm joined by Jenn Schaub and Annie DeYoung from Art...
Sunday Morning Townsquare – March 24 2012
This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with:
George Lessens, WZZM 13 Meteorologist
Gretchen Johnson, Pine Rest Mother and Baby Program
Thanks for listening!
George Lessens, WZZM 13
George and I chat about the young age he developed is passion for weather, some of the early weather events that piqued his interest, how weather predicting and reporting technologies have advanced in