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
Madden 15 Predicts New England Patriots’ Super Bowl Win Exactly
For the past few years, EA Sports video game Madden 15 has played a pre-Super Bowl game to try and predict the winner. This year, they got it EXACTLY right!
The Thrill of Dancing at the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl. The Big Game. The Pro Football Championship. It's over. Yay! For some it was a game, for some work, and for a few, the dancing gig of a lifetime.
Gas Prices Start To Rise
The price of gas is starting to go back up. For the first time this year, gas was back up to $2.19. I know, you shouldn't complain about that price when 6 months ago it was $3.50.
Do You Charge Your Cellphone Overnight
I used to do this. I'd plug my phone in at bed, and wake up with it fully charged ready to go. Now, I plug it in before bed and charge sometimes once throughout the day. But what do the experts say?
Could This Be The Most Watched Super Bowl Ever?
It could be. The total amount of people watching the Big Game has broken TV records the last 4 years. Why would this year be any different?
The ‘Real’ Super Bowl Controversy
It's not DeflateGate. It's not who is dissing who. And it's not the random drug testing on Super Bowl week.
It's a far worse offense than all of these put together.
Who Was Kevin O’Leary From ‘Shark Tank’ Having Dinner With?
The investors on ABC's "Shark Tank" have become, as Robert Herjavec says, "rock stars"
So, what was billionaire Kevin O Leary doing Having dinner with a real rock star?
Ever Had A Polish Boy?
We here in the Middle West of the United States have many (to us) normal food items. Who hasn't had Superman ice cream or a pasty?
Ritz Koney Bar Is Closing?
Another downtown landmark is closing. The Ritz Coney Bar on Ionia will be closing at the end of February. Crap.
Happy 47th Birthday Sarah McLachlan!
It's Sarah McLachlan's 47th birthday today! Happy birthday! Now you might be asking "Who is Sarah McLachlan?" Trust me, you know who Sarah McLachlan is.
Jon Stewart Tells Audience: ‘If You Are Seeing This, New York Is Gone’
We all know how it goes here in Grand Rapids and West Michigan: "The world is coming to an end!" and "We will get 400 inches of snow an hour!"
It's kind of nice some place other than us was getting all the snow hype!
Tommy Brann’s Gets Into ‘American Sniper’ Controversy
Tommy Brann, and if you have ever met him you know, doesn't mince words. He speaks what is on his mind. This time he is making national news doing it.