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
100.5 The River’s December 2014 Top Songs Playlist
Band Aid 30's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'
Nat King Cole's 'The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)'
Josh Groban's 'O' Holy Night'
At Home for the Holidays: Pumpkin Spiced Oat Bread
By Laurenda Marie Bennett
I know I’m not the only one that becomes absolutely pumpkin obsessed around the holidays.
Am I right?
There is just something about the season that makes me want to consume pumpkin in every single form.
Survey Shows Nearly Half of Americans Are Late Christmas Gift Shoppers
Aren't done with your Christmas shopping yet?
Well, join the crowd.
According to a just-released Harris Poll survey, millions of Americans are waiting until the last minute to complete their holiday shopping.
Nintendo, Ebates, Mazda and Amazon Top Holiday Ads In Survey
Ace Metrix has unveiled its top 10 holiday commercials.
Nintendo, Ebates, Mazda and Amazon topped the list.
Two Lana Del Rey Songs Released On ‘Big Eyes’ Movie Soundtrack [Audio/Video]
Lana Del Rey's title track for the movie "Big Eyes" has been released along with the film's soundtrack, Interscope Records and The Weinstein Company announced.
The movie is being released Thursday on Christmas Day.
Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dates to 1843 [Video]
One of the most familiar and cherished Christmas stories has been around a long time — 171 years in fact.
English author Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was first published in 1843.
Alice Visits for Wet Nose Wednesday [Sponsored]
Alice, one of the cutest, friendliest dogs to visit our studios, came calling today for "Andy in the Morning" show's Wet Nose Wednesday.
Sam Smith’s Debut Album ‘In The Lonely Hour’ Certified Platinum; Announces 2015 Tour [Video]
Sam Smith's debut album "In The Lonely Hour" has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling more than one million units.
It follows platinum certifications for his debut single, "Stay With Me," and his current smash, "I'm Not The Only One."
Big Sister Wants Little Brother Off Santa’s Naughty List [Video]
This is so adorable.
A big sister is really concerned that her little brother is going to be on Santa's "naughty list."
She says: "I want him to be on the good list. Change him to be on the good list."
The Grinch Tries Yoga [Video]
I saw this video floating around today and got a good laugh.
The yoga instructor says: "All of the sounds that are trapped in your mind ... " just before the Grinch ... .
Well, just watch as the Grinch tries doing yoga!
It’s Not Always the Thought That Counts with Gift Giving
'Tis the season to be gift giving.
Right?
Well, maybe not.
Spending Time with Family Matters Most to Us
Before Thanksgiving, I shared about how I thought the perfect gift for your family was to give them your undivided attention.
Well, with Christmas less than two weeks away, that has me thinking about family even more so these days.
As it turns out, spending time with family is what matters most to us. At least according to The Matter More Project.