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Jimmy Kimmel Has Celebs Reading Bad Tweets About Themselves.

Craig Russell — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:23 +0000

Im not the biggest Jimmy Kimmel fan I’ll admit. I think he blows through his monologue everynight. His comedic timing is poor at best. AND he broke up with Sarah Silverman…who I find strangely attractive. And if you know ANYTHING about me, that IS odd. Since she basically looks like a 12 year old boy. [...]

The Muskegon Bear Would Be Proud!

Craig Russell — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:58 +0000

Remember that bear that wandered around Muskegon a couple of weeks ago? The bear that has his own Twitter account? The bear that kinda scared the crap out of almost everyone because let’s face it…he’s a giant bear! That bear has been found…in Colorado! Ok it might not be him, but here’s a cool picture [...]

Way To Go Griffs! On To The Western Conference Finals!

Craig Russell — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:30 +0000

Storybook ending! Luke Glendeing, the only Grand Rapids native to ever play for the Griffins, scores the game winning goal in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against Toronto! Luke has stepped it up in the playoffs! Luke score just 8 goals in the regualr season in 51 games...in 11 playoff games, he has 5 goals. Way to go local boy!

The Oklahoma Tornado–In Pictures

Craig Russell — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:05 +0000

The town of Moore, OK hasn’t had the best luck with Mother Nature. 2 F-5 tornadoes in the past 14 years. It makes me appreciate the fact it might get a little cold here, and we get some minor flooding every 110 years or so, we certainly dont have it that bad. The picture sharing [...]

"I Believe That Children Are Our Future, Teach Them Well, And Let Them Lead The Way"

Craig Russell — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:40 +0000

Whitney Houston sung those words over 15 years ago. Never have they been truer than now. It’s the kids that are in the drivers seat. With it being graduation season and all, here’s a story of a teen who might have solved one of the modern world’s greatest problems. Her name is Eesha Khare and [...]

Another Best Of Craigslist!

Craig Russell — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:46 +0000

It’s amazing what you can find on My List! Craigslist! Here’s another AWESOME post. Especially if you are looking for people who enjoy, ahem, the other side. I’m not talking about Star Wars or Pink Floyd. I’m talking about “Clown Love”. Read and prepare to have your mind blown. Looking for fun, beautiful female [...]

Michigan Gas Prices Are In The Top 10 In The US! No Shock!

Craig Russell — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:04 +0000

Not really a shock to us here in Michigan, but we have some of the most expensive gas in the US. In May the average price of a gallon of gas in Michigan is $3.78. That puts us at Number 10. Not the highest by far, but up there. The highest gas prices are in [...]

WFGR Retrovision. Naked Bea Arthur. My Eyes! MY EYES! [NSFW]

Craig Russell — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:38 +0000

John Currin is a painter. And a brave man. In 1991 he painted a topless Bea Aruthur and the painted sold yesterday at auction for almost 2 million dollars. What? How? Huh? Have you SEEN Bea Arthur? She was on The Golden Girls. She was Maude. She was 69 in 1991. Not exactly Playboy material.

Ready To Eat Some Wings! King Of The Wing Is ON!

Craig Russell — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:30:29 +0000

Wings are the best! King of the Wing happens Saturday at John Ball Park! Eat a bunch of Wings, have a Summer Shandy. watch the Red Wings game and enjoy a great spring day in West Michigan! The King of the Wing is a competition to crown the best wings in the area. All the [...]

New Food Things YOU Need To Know About!

Craig Russell — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:29 +0000

You know me. The Afternoon Hustle has all the fast food news YOU need. Ok for real you don’t really need to know this info, but if you like fast food and bacon, you will want to read on! First, Yahoo is reporting Oscar Mayer is introducing Bacon hot dogs. Read that again. Hot dogs [...]

Congrats To My Friend Jason–The TV Star!

Craig Russell — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:51:25 +0000

I have mentioned my friend Jason Kakabaker on the show before. Jason and I went to high school in Kalamazoo. And now Jason owns a bakery called smartly “The Cakeabakery.” Considering his name is Kakabaker, it kind of fits. Now word has come out the Jason and the Cakabakery will be featured on The Food [...]

The Coolest Lego Model Ever!

Craig Russell — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:35:25 +0000

I know Steve the Web Guy will love this story…even though he doesn’t love baseball. He’s a huge Lego fan, and I saw this on Channel 9 out of Chicago. A model of Chicago’s Wrigley Field is on display at the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville. In a word, it’s Awesome! The model is built [...]

The Muskegon Black Bear Has A Twitter Account.

Craig Russell — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:10:39 +0000

Of course he does. If you haven’t heard, there is a black bear in Muskegon. CHnnel 13 has the story HERE. Now the bear has been seen swimming across Muskegon Lake. Now the bear has a Twitter account. Really. It’s Here “Muskegon Bear” The bear has tweeted such posts as “After today, the right to [...]

Blanche Invades The WFGR Studios Again!

Craig Russell — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:26:04 +0000

It’s Friday, time for another edition of “Less than News” with Dave and Blance adding the female perspective. Actually the drunk female perspective. But who cares? She was sober when she got here…:) Here’s Blanche on with the boys for her weekly dish!

Charlie Brown Is Going To Rehab? What??

Craig Russell — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:13 +0000

Charles Schultz is spinning in his “Snoopy Doghouse” shaped grave! The voice actor who played Charlie Brown in the early Peanuts TV specials was sentenced to a year in jail for stalking his ex girlfriend. Good Grief! E Online’s story “Charlie Brown Voice Actor Peter Robbins Goes to Rehab Instead of Jail for Stalking, Making [...]

Happy Mothers Day To My Favorite Mom.

Craig Russell — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:54:46 +0000

And while I love MY own mom, My “favorite” mom is… Stifflers’ Mom from American Pie. Face it, she is THE mom of all moms. The Mother of all mom’s. For many reasons. For starters, she’s is right here in Grand Rapids. The American Pie movies’ are famously based on the writers’ experience of growing [...]

Eastern Floral's Bing Goei Talks About Mom's And Being A Good Boss!

Craig Russell — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:44:38 +0000

It’s always fun when Eastern Floral’s Bing Goei pops in to share his experiences and talk about flowers. Since Mothers’ Day is Sunday, it was a perfect time for him to wax poetic on Mom’s, and how he he is such a good boss! Here’s the full on-air replay of Bing in on with Craig [...]

Tom And Kyle From "The Wedding Singer" In The Studio!

Craig Russell — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:38:19 +0000

The Circle Theatre’s production of “The Wedding Singer” Opens Thursday at Aquinas College’s Performing Arts Center. It’s the story you are familiar with, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore from the 90′s set in the 80′s. If you liked the film, you will be sure to love the musical. Tom Kaechele (yes, thats Dave’s brother) [...]

Time To Vote Grand Rapids As "Beer City USA"!

Craig Russell — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:41:49 +0000

Starting today you can vote Grand Rapids as “Beer City USA” and help keep the title in West Michigan! This year we are up against Asheville North Carolina and Michigan cities Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor. Now those are perfectly nice towns and all, but come on. WE are Beer City USA….Vote early and Vote often! [...]

Congrats To The Latest Tim Hortons "Take Ten" Winner!

Craig Russell — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:17:57 +0000

Way to go Stephanie Kennedy from the Madison/28th street McDonalds! Stephanie won the Tim Hortons Take 10 on Friday with Craig and Dave! 10 10 ounce cups of famous Tim Hortons Coffee and a dozen Donuts from the West Fulton Tim Hortons! To win the Tim Hortons Take 10 for your office or play of [...]