Long time WOOD Radio morning personality Bruce Grant dominated the West Michigan airwaves for many years He retired from his weekday morning show duties in 1985. Until 1991, he would do weekend and fill-in shifts. Once he finally retired, Bruce chose to stay out of the public spotlight. It would be many years before anyone could coax him to get behind a microphone and put on a pair of headphones again. On April 12th, 2006, WOOD Radio’s “The Rick & Scott Show” was able to get Bruce into the radio station once again! It would end up being the last time Bruce would be “on the air” in West Michigan. (READ MORE)
1997 Christmas Show
The year was 1997. Why is it so hard to believe that was 21 years ago! Definitely doesn’t seem that long. This was the first year I started doing a Christmas Music show both Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. The very first show was all pre-recorded and ran off of a CD. I spent weeks recording and producing the show. Looking back it’s probably a good thing I did it that way — because there is still a copy of that very first show! (READ MORE)
Rovin’ Ralph Deer Hunting
When November 15th rolls around every year, I can’t help but think back to the years that we sent Rovin’ Ralph deer hunting in the woods with a loaded weapon. What were we thinking? (READ MORE)
October 16: Happy Birthday Dick Richards
If you lived in West Michigan during the 60s, 70s, and 80s — you will remember Dick Richards. He doesn’t know it, but he played a part in my decision to go into broadcasting! On October 16th, 2018, Dick celebrates his 80th birthday! Happy Birthday Dick Richards! (READ MORE)
September 1995: Rick, Darla & Scott Move from KLQ to GRD
Where were you 21 years ago? I can tell you exactly where I was. We were in the process of moving our morning show from one radio station to another one just a few blocks away! (READ MORE)
August 28, 1999: The last “Bozo’s Big Top” Show in Grand Rapids, MI
Today marks a sad anniversary for anyone who grew up in West Michigan during the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s. It was on this day, August 28, 1999 that the very last local version of “Bozo’s Big Top” aired on WZZM TV-13. (READ MORE)
The Squid Toss
On August 14, 1980, The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was incorporated. I thought it would only be appropriate to dig up this audio from 1996. (READ MORE)