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
Mascot Dog Chases Real Cat Off the Basketball Court
This is too funny to not share.
It's a video from a basketball game in Israel. Somehow, a cat wanders on to the court during the game. Ironically, one of the teams has a dog as their mascot.
Staying in full character, the dog begins to chase the cat across the court...
Woman vs. Glass Door. Door Wins. The Solution? Sue the Store!
What is it with people who have no common sense seeking money because of their stupidity, from stores they patronize? I don't get it.
You've heard about the woman who sued McDonald's because the hot coffee spilled in her lap and she didn't realize it would be hot...
Amway Grand & JW Marriott Get “Four Diamond” Rank from AAA
My wife and I absolutely LOVE this city. Not only because of fantastic people and forward-thinking to keep the city and region relevant, but because GR and West Michigan offer restaurants, stores and experiences that are generally reserved for much larger cities...
Sunday Morning Townsquare – March 25 2012
Thanks for listening! To hear the podcasts, just scroll down and click the links!
On March 25th, we spoke with:
Joe Anderson and Dan Hawinks from Dog Story Theater
Nicole Rodammer, President of Grand Rapids Young Professionals (GRYP).
Sunday Morning Townsquare – March 18 2012
On March 18th, we spoke with:
David Winick, restorer of Airstream Trailers and set designer for movies that have filmed GR.
David rebuilds and customizes iconic Airstream trailers (he's done Airstreams for Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Pepper and James Hetfield of Metallica), published the book "Airstreams Custom Interiors," and has also done set design for some of the movie
Woman Saves Life, Gets Flipped Off
This is ridiculous.
A teacher on her lunch break in Brooklyn, NY, saved a life. She was out for lunch when some cops wondered why a woman was in the bathroom for so long with the water running. Restaurant employees got the door open and found a girl unconscious on the floor...
Mother’s “Public Humiliation” Punishment For Daughter
We had a great discussion in the office this morning about a mom in New Orleans, whose 13-year-old daughter was arrested for shoplifting a t-shirt. She was taken to jail and mom had to go get her out.
Mom said "you want a t-shirt? I'll make you a t-shirt...
Penguins On A Plane
Animals are cool. Furry, feathered, walking on four legs. Or two. Doesn't matter.
Imagine boarding a flight, trying to get comfortable in your seat, adjusting the airflow thingy above your seat, trying to act like you're paying attention to the safety precautions when the flight attendant is doing that weird mime thing while the announcer is on the microphone...
Calculating Your Pet’s Age
Calculating the "human" age of your pet is easy, right? Just take their actual age times 7 and you have it! Not so fast, according to WebVet.com. Apparently, the old "times 7" isn't quite accurate!
FOR DOGS
Dogs age a lot faster during their first two years than they do the rest of their lives...
Pit Bull & Horse Playing
Having a bad day? Maybe you need a few minutes of random animal cuteness to escape reality for a bit. I saw this on the news this morning...so stinkin' cute! Enjoy.
UFO? Aliens? See the “Phoenix Lights”
They're calling this the "Phoenix Lights." Those who believe in life from other planets say it's proof; those who don't believe say it was some electromagnetic phenomena that was messing with the electronics. Whether you believe or not, you have to admit it is very peculiar...
**Yawn, Stretch** Daylight Saving Time
Ugh, Daylight Saving Time. I love it during the summer but hate it for the first two weeks.You?
Then I saw something that justified my feelings...the Monday after setting clocks ahead can be hazardous to our health!
There are more workplace injuries in the few days after we "spring forward...