Hi, It’s Craig Russell, host of The Afternoon Hustle here on Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR! I have worked in places all over Michigan, but that’s not important. I’m here in West Michigan now, eatin' Fred's Pizza (yum!) buying my milk at Meijer, and playing Classic Hits of the 60's 70's and 80's FOR YOU! Call, email or Facebook the show and be part of the fun!
Craig Russell
TV-Show-Palooza! The Hustle Gets You Up On TV News!
So the new TV Season is in full swing. There have been some surprises (really, Robin Williams?) and not-so-surprises (We are Men). So I am here to sort it all out and tell you what's ahead. TV Rules!
Who Wants Pie? The Old McDonalds Apple Pie Is Back!
Well, if you want to make it it, it is! This is where the internet has improved our lives. Say what you will about social media making us unsocial and fat and and all that, there are plenty of examples of social media helping us and making life on Earth better.
Game Show Geek! Second Biggest Price Is Right Winner Ever!
I will be honest, I thought there have been more million dollar winners on The Price is Right, or as I call it, the best game show ever. There has been only one Million Dollar winner. Hmmm, that just doesn't sound right. Either way, Cassidy Schiltz from Sherman Oaks, California doesn't care. This morning, on the 6th anniversary of Drew Carey taking over TPIR from Bob Barker, Cassidy is the second
Local Wal Mart Featured In Latest Fresh Over Commercials
The guy who is the "Fresh Over" specialist in the Wal Mart ads is an actor named Earl Chaney. A few weeks back I compared him to local MLive reporter and former radio host Todd Chance. I think the similarities are spooky. Well Earl was in the area not too long ago...
Mike Ditka Says Obama Has Him To Thank For Being Elected.
If you know anything about me, you know I like certain things. I like White Castle, Mountain Dew and Chicago sports teams. Da Bears! So when the greatest coach in the history of history says something, well who am I to question it?
Breast Cancer Research Support–No Bra Day–Extended
By Me. Sunday was "No Bra Day" to support breast cancer research. It's not hard to miss that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From pro football to just about everywhere, you see lots of pink in October. As someone who has been touched by breast cancer (my mom is a survivor) I love the support this is getting.
Lauren Conrad Marrying William Tell?
OK I barely know who Lauren Conrad is...I think she was on some MTV show. Or Beverly Hills 90210. I don't know. Either way she is marrying a guy I HAVE heard of. William Tell.
Guess Who Is Having More Sex Than You?
I will give you a hint, She is a sex symbol from the 1970's who now, at 66, is doing it 2 times a day. At 66. Really. How many of us can say that? Well maybe Dave...;)
Best Cure For A Hangover?
Not a bloody mary or more booze. It's Sprite! The lemon lime soft drink from the good folks at Coca Cola, Inc. And it's been scientifically proven. Really.
Thanks To Conan O’ Brien for The Grand Rapids Love.
If a tweet about our fair town to his over 9 million followers can be called love. You remember Conan O Brien, right? The former SNL-turned-Simpsons writer-turned late night tv show host-turned late night tv show martyr-turned cable tv show host and internet sensation for old hipsters. Well he has mentioned us in his tweeter feed. Yay!
Grand Rapids…One Of The Best Places To Retire?
It's true! I think of retirement places as having beaches or warmer weather, or both. But because we have a low cost of living, AARP has singled Grand Rapids out as being one of the best places to retire...
WFGR Retrovision–Swanson TV Dinners
As I was making my mac and cheese last night, I started thinking I could have had a frozen dinner. And before dinners were "frozen dinners" they were "TV Dinners" and were made by Swanson. People of a certain age will remember the tin foil trays holding turkey, mashed potatoes and corn for 98 cents.