I was having a discussion with a friend a week or so ago about working in radio. He posed the question “How is radio different today than when you started?” It was an interesting discussion because I began to realize it wasn’t just the technology that has changed, but also the how the business itself is run. Let’s take a look back at Radio: Then and Now… (READ MORE)
Scott Winters
I’ve always been the kind of person who notices the things other people overlook — strange roadside attractions, forgotten pieces of history, interesting places, odd trends, and the little things in everyday life that make you laugh and say, “Wait... when did that become normal?”
This blog is where I share those discoveries.
Some days you might learn something fascinating from history. Other days I’ll take you along on a road trip, share a weird story from Michigan’s past, or simply rant about something in modern life that makes absolutely no sense.
No matter what, my goal is simple: keep things interesting!
How Rush Limbaugh Made My 30+ Year Radio Career Possible
If it weren’t for Rush Limbaugh, my radio career probably would have never lasted over 30 years. (READ MORE)
I Was Invited to Dawn Wells’ Home and Didn’t Go
From time to time I look back at some decisions I’ve made in my life and realize that perhaps they weren’t the “best” decisions. For example, Dawn Wells (Mary Ann from “Gilligan’s Island”) personally invited me to her ranch out west — and I didn’t go. What was I thinking?! (READ MORE)
Remembering Rosie’s Diner
There was a time when people would make the drive to Rockford, Michigan to have a meal at Rosie’s Diner. Those days are long gone. It’s sad to see how over the years this destination has gone from a favorite — to scrap metal. (READ MORE)
Are You Up for a Challenge?
Who’s up for a challenge? You won’t have to pour cold water over your head, you don’t have to donate any money, you won’t be asked to record a video of yourself, and you won’t be asked to do anything that is harmful to your health… (READ MORE)
Defending Myself
It has been an interesting 24 hours since I made the announcement that I had set up a Parler account. I have never felt so attacked just because I joined a social media platform. (READ MORE)
A Chance to See the Christmas Star
From time to time we get a chance to see something in our lifetime that we probably won’t see again. Have you ever seen a “Christmas Star” or “Star of Bethlehem”? (READ MORE)