I was born one of a family of eight in Saginaw, Michigan. We were loud and more often talked 'at' each other than 'to' each other, a skill which is perfect for radio. After graduating from Central Michigan University, I worked at a station in Northern Michigan that had as much wattage as a refrigerator light bulb. I went from there to working on a Mexican radio station, where I was eventually kicked out for being an illegal immigrant. My radio travels then took me to the Michigan Lakeshore at 104.5 WSNX and then on to Baltimore, where I enjoyed a modicum of success, which in this business is rewarded with a shove out the door. In my spare time, I enjoy hurting myself with homemade CrossFit workouts and flinging paint on canvas and calling it 'art'. I also have three daughters, who think I teach college for a living.
Jojo Girard
Reminder: Here’s The Way Green ‘Bike Boxes’ Work [Video]
The City of Grand Rapids continues to update the bicycle infrastructure, so here's a reminder on how to those green painted intersections are supposed to work.
Mackinac Island’s Lone ‘Highway’ Hurt By High Water
The rising Great Lakes levels have paid a toll on M-185, the only state highway cars can't drive on.
Photos Of The Comet Neowise Over Michigan
The Comet Neowise has been visible int he Michigan skies in the early morning hours, and some early risers have gotten some great shots of it.
Michigan Man Slips Into Lake Michigan While Proposing [Video]
I'm pretty sure this is an older video, but for some reason, it's making the rounds on the internet.
City Commission Deflects Police Defunding, Moves Forward On Weed
The Grand Rapids City Commission tabled a vote to reduce the police budget by $9-million on Tuesday, while approving a plan to begin selling recreational marijuana in the city.
Former Kalamazoo Footballer Saves Life With Heroic Catch [Video]
Phillip Blanks starred at Kalamazoo Central High as a wide receiver, but he probably never figured his skills would save a life.
Former MSU Receiver Says Coach ‘Struck Him’ In 1986
Andre Rison, a star wide receiver at Michigan State, and later in the NFL, says he 'shed a tear' after the incident, and then 'held it in' until now.
TIL: A Grand Rapids Bank Once Printed Money
Back in the day, local banks could print currency, and some of the bills printed in GR are still out there.
Fireworks Going Off Around Plainfield And 4-Mile [Video]
I asked this morning if someone had video overlooking Grand Rapids Saturday night showing all the fireworks. Someone found one.
Money Talks: Grand Rapids May ‘Fast Track’ Rec Weed
The Grand Rapids City Commission will vote Tuesday night to step up licensing of recreational cannabis dispensaries in the city. What changed their mind? Money.
Audio Of The Intensity Of Saturday’s Homegrown GR Fireworks
There were no community displays of fireworks this year, so Grand Rapids residents stepped in and let loose a display of their own July 4th. Check out this audio from the Northeast side.
Fireworks Complaints Up 532% In Grand Rapids [Video]
Does it seem like there's more fireworks in the air around the city of Grand Rapids this Fourth of July? You're not alone.