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
Study Shows GR Drivers Spending More Time In Traffic
And it's probably worse because this study came out before they closed that section of I-96.
Tigers Finally Do Something Good, Perplexing Sports Gamblers [Video]
The Detroit Tigers were the biggest underdog in a Major League game since 2005. And they stunned the baseball world with a huge upset over their former teammate, Justin Verlander.
What Would The Calder Look Like Painted Black?
Thanks to a local parody Instagram feed, we now know!
Sleeping Bear Dunes Welcomes 50 Millionth Visitor [Video]
"At first I thought this was how you greeted everybody, but then I realized it was a much bigger deal."
Wayback Wednesday: Hear A Grand Rapids Garage Band From 1967 [Video]
In 1964, the Beatles appeared on TV in American, prompting thousands of kids nationwide to form their own bands. Grand Rapids was no exception.
Service Operator Saves Walker Man’s Life [Video]
When Dan Magennis called Comcast to inquire about his cable service, he had no idea it would change his life.
Why Bob Ross’ ‘Happy Little Trees’ Are Popping Up In State Parks
Bob Ross' famous saying 'happy little trees' has taken on a literal meaning in select Michigan State Parks.
Woman Stabbed At Michigan State Park Over A Dog
An argument over a dog led to an assault at a State Park in the Upper Peninsula.
School’s Back: Let’s Review The School Bus Traffic Rules
School's back in session for several districts this week, including Grand Rapids Public Schools, which opens Tuesday. So let's review the traffic rules when encountering a school bus.
Woodland Mall Burglary Foiled [Video]
A smash and grab burglary at the Woodland Mall was quashed by police, who have two suspects in custody.
GR Police Examining ‘Suspicious Device’ Found On Bridge
Police shut down the Sixth Street Bridge after 8:00pm Thursday night after a fisherman reported seeing a suspicious device on the structure.
Throwback Thursday: WZZM’s ‘The Bozo Show’ From 1986 [Video]
Channel 13's weatherman at the time, Dick Richards, portrayed Bozo on this local classic. Guests that day included Cub Scout Troops from Ravenna, Mecosta, and Muskegon. Maybe you're one of them.