Kalamazoo's Podcast

In November 2001, I was part of a pro wrestling show in Paw Paw, Michigan.  I wrestled a dude named Shorty Pimp, a midget wrestler.  Did I get the win?  Let's just say there was interference involved....

Everyone who knew Bill Wright had stories. I have a few myself. Here's a quickee that I remembered in my studio last week while making a commercial.

On March 15, 1994, Quiet Riot played Peppers in Kalamazoo.  I was the host.  But I didn't see the show.  Ya see, morning show hosts didn't usually stay up past 10 pm.  So, it was a short night....

Over the years, I have introduced, interviewed, and met many comedians.  I am a big comedy fan, and love comedians.  I'll talk about some of my favorites, and tell you about the show I missed with my favorite comedian of all time....

In 1990, I had the chance to introduce Jerry Seinfeld.  I was nervous, even though he wasn't the worldwide star he would soon become, I was still a fan.  That night would be one of my biggest blunders onstage...

In my many years as a radio jock, I have been in so many parades, I lost count.  Here I try to recall as many themes and floats that we came up with for the Kalamazoo Holiday Parades.

Very early in my radio career, I had a guy come to the door a few times,  late at night, wanting to hang out.  Still wondering why I opened the door...

In 2005 I was offered a job in television.  Sort of.  Just part of the strangest eight months of my life....

Back in the late 90's, early 2000's, my morning show held some LIVE events, where we ripped off The Man Show, from Comedy Central.  Lots of silly fun.  And one night, it got a bit out of hand...

Thirty years ago, in April 1991, my big mouth got me in trouble on my radio show, and I had to walk from Kalamazoo to Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Many of you know why, some you you do not. Here's the story...  

In 2016 I was invited to a meeting regarding the renovation and construction of a huge complex within the historic Gibson Building in downtown Kalamazoo.  As a music and history lover, I was thrilled. Until....

I worked for and with the Kalamazoo Wings Hockey Club for many years. A few stories come to mind....

In 2003, I went head to head with Queensryche Singer Geoff Tate in a little game of music trivia.  Guess who won?  

In the early 90's, the Detroit radio world came calling.  Wait,  I called them.  Anyway, here's what happened.....

In 1993, I got to work with Kalamazoo radio legend Big Joe Wright for a few weeks before he retired.  As it turns out, I got to work with him after he retired too.  Sort of.....                                                       WKMI Legend Big Joe Wright

As I look back over my 34 years in the radio biz, I realize there are a few people I should thank.  I'm sure I'll miss a couple, but here is my first list... 1989

My first paying radio job came in 1987, after seeing a little note scribbled on a piece of paper taped to a window.  That's what changed my life.... Paul Brent interviews Matt Nokes of the Tigers, the only WLKM photo I have

I was lucky enough to meet Stevie Ray Vaughn just a couple of days before he died.  One of the coolest nights of my radio career. 

On this exciting episode of Radio Stories, I remember meeting Lemmy in Kalamazoo, for the second time, and how I made off with his shirt he wore during the concert. Lemmy

This time around on Radio Stories, I talk about how I almost went from radio sports host, to tv sports host.  There were auditions, then they saw my face....

In 1993 I had a great idea for a radio promotion.  Or so I thought.  Looking back, this was the worst one I was ever part of, and it was my idea....

One of the questions I get the most is:  How did you get your nickname BUD?  Well, it was 1990....

Thanks for checking out my first RADIO STORIES podcast.  I'll give you an idea of what you can expect from this podcast, as I attempt to chronicle my radio career that started in 1987. 

We chit chat with old friend DEREK RICHARDS on this edition of Kalamazoo's Podcast.  We'll talk about his start in the radio biz, the early days at WRKR radio, the famous Turkey Drop radio stunt, and how he transitioned into comedy 25 years ago.

Today's podcast is not Kalamazoo related, it is Rock and Roll related.  It is an interview I scheduled for my radio show on 92.5 WZUU, but if you are a rock fan, you should enjoy this conversation. It will sound a little different than our normal podcasts.  LARRY SINGER was a rock photographer who shot all kinds of bands, including the US FESTIVAL in 1983!   He has a passion for the music and for some of the people he became friends with over the years, including ALICE COOPER.  We'll talk about his photo book "Rock and Roll - Concert and Backstage Photographs from the 1970's and 1980's."  Rock on!

ANTHONY GETTIG is a former radio personality, current voice over talent, coffee grinder, and podcaster!  We'll talk about his early days in radio, what a voice over talent is, coffee grinding, and how we are related.  Grab a cup of coffee and click away....

We chat with RANDALL BOHL, who put out a book about the scene at The Club Soda in the 80's in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  He features photos and quotes from some of the people who frequented one of Kalamazoo's best music venues, which has now vanished.  

We talk with CINDY JEFFREY, who is related to Kalamazoo inventor JB RHODES, who had some incredible inventions in the late 1800's and early 1900's.  We'll talk about his patents and his impact on Kalamazoo and the world.

My hunt continues to talk with many of the people I've worked with during my 30 years in the radio biz in Kalamazoo.  PETE RECHER was the first guy to show me the ropes in radio. We'll talk about radio in the 80's, albums instead of computers, segues, and having fun. 

JERRY LORD was on your radio in the 80's in Kalamazoo.  First at WKFR then at WRKR.  We talk about how he went from one to the other, plus what he did after his radio days ended.  Believe it or not, he's still behind a microphone, but not on the radio.   

Mike Modugno was the voice of the Kalamazoo Wings for 13 years.  He was loved by the fans and he loved them back. Although he is no longer behind the microphone there, he is still in Kalamazoo.  We talk about his college days, his award winning broadcasting career, what he's doing now, and why he stuck around the Kalamazoo area. 

John Koch was a fixture behind the sports desk at WWMT Channel 3 in Kalamazoo for many years.  While he is no longer giving sports reports, he is still in the Kalamazoo area, and still on your tv.  We discuss his early days, some of the people he worked with, leaving tv, returning to tv, and what he's doing now.     

We sat down with Kalamazoo Radio Legend Jim Higgs at his kitchen table to talk about his 55 years in the radio biz, but mostly about his time at AM 1360 WKMI in the 60’s and 70’s. We discuss the crazy promotions including the Miss Skimpy Contest, Dave Thompson, music, why Jim left and he gives us a news scoop.  He is the current owner and morning host of AM 980 WAKV.  Settle in for a Kalamazoo radio history lesson…