Hey, I’m the “new guy” here at 100.5 The River. We’ll get to hang out for part of your workday and the drive home while you’re listening to Today’s Best Mix without the rap. Some people asked “why would you move HERE?” when I started. I answer that question with disbelief and realize that people in GR simply don’t realize what a great city they have. Grand Rapids is just a fantastic city. The people, the downtown, the festivals, the philanthropy of our ‘famous families’ … the list goes on and on. The VIBE of this city is just incredible. Those who say “why would you move HERE?” clearly don’t realize how crappy most other similar sized cities are compared to GR. We moved here from the vibrant and clean city (#sarcasm) of Toledo, OH where I was the Operations Manager for six radio stations. Before that, I was on-air or programming stations in Philadelphia, New York City, Milwaukee, Madison, Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and Waterloo (Iowa). My wife and I met in Madison and were married four days after 9/11. We have two “furry kids” named Ollie (yellow lab/bassett/corgi) and Chester (bassett). I’m also the Program Director for Channel 95-7 and 100.5 The River, so if you have any comments, suggestions or complaints (I welcome compliments, too), just email or call me!
Tom Cook
Watch This Sleepy Ferret Fall Asleep [Video]
After a long day of playing, this poor sleepy ferret dramtically falls asleep in his human's lap.
Cannonsburg Ski Area Opening Today for Remainder of Thanksgiving Weekend
It's time to strap them on and hit the slopes for skiing and snowboarding!
Cannonsburg Ski Area is opening to the public this today at 10 a.m.
Real-Life Ron Burgundy Talks About Women’s Strike In 1970s Newscast [Video]
On August 26, 1970, more than 20,000 women gathered in New York and across the United States for the Women's Strike for Equality. They were calling for equal rights in the workplace, a repeal of anti-abortion laws, and free childcare.
But what did men think of it. Well, here's what Mike Scott of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's TV 9 news thought... It's just as bad as you may think.
Polish Playground Bans Winnie The Pooh Because He Doesn’t Wear Pants
Winnie the Pooh may seem like just a normal fictional bear, but a Polish town has decided to call him (what they believe) he really is: A bear of questionable gender that sends the wrong message to children because he doesn't wear pants.
Okay...
The 11 Most Popular Things To Do On Thanksgiving
A completely unnecessary new survey looked at the 11 most popular things to do on Thanksgiving. You're probably thinking "why 11 and not just 10?" Well... you'll see when you get to number 11. I'm not at all shocked by any of these, except for many number 2.
Here they are:
Jennifer Hudson and Earth, Wind & Fire Part of CBS’ ‘A Home For the Holidays’
Jennifer Hudson has landed a Christmas gig.
The Chicago singer has been tapped to perform for the CBS special "A Home for the Holidays."
100-Year-Old Woman Walks On Beach, Sees Ocean For First Time [Video]
This is Ruby Holt and she is about to turn 101 years old. For her 101st birthday, she only had one wish - to see the ocean for the first time.
Jeff Musial The Animal Guy’s Wildlife Show Hits East Grand Rapids November 23 [Video]
Sure. Now he's known as Jeff Musial The Animal Guy.
He's been on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and, before that, "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." He's also been on NBC's "The Today Show," VH1's "The Big Morning Buzz," "The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet," "The Martha Stewart Sh
ArtPrize To Expand To Dallas In 2016
ArtPrize is expanding!
A local nonprofit called ArtPrize Dallas was created to bring the art competition to Texas. They have a three-year agreement to exclusive rights to hold ArtPrize in Texas.
Lake Effect Snows Continue Through Friday with Rainy Weekend Forecast
Another round of lake-effect snow is being forecast through midday Friday and a messy weekend is ahead, according to the National Weather Service's Grand Rapids Office.
Tom Cook’s Workday Dog Break – This Golden Retriever Is Bad At Agility Courses [Video]
Golden Retrievers are well known for being a pretty smart breed. And I'm not saying that this particular one is dumb (in fact, he may be a genius), but I don't think he understands the point of the agility course.
RECALL ALERT: 5 Million Strollers Recalled Due To Fingertip Amputation Hazard
Baby product manufacturer Graco is recalling almost 5 million strollers to fix an issue that could cause a child’s fingertip to be amputated.