#1
Had a fantastic time at Cedar Point this weekend. I hadn't been there in a few years, and I had a great time. Many changes, and new rides, Windy and I really a fun weekend as we stayed the night at the Breakers.
We rode tons of rides including a bunch of coasters. But one thing still has not changed over the years with me and the park. I can ride any roller coaster on the planet, but I don't like to ride the "buckets". You know, the thing on the string. I just can't get past the wire maybe snapping thing, and going over the towers thing.
I know, it's the most boring ride on earth, slowest too. I know logically it's probably the safest ride in world, but I'll stick to the Valraven -
For....Some...reason...
#2
This week, I had the chance to play in a great gold outing at the wonderful Bunker Hill Golf Course in Medina. It was a fundraiser for a terrific agency in Medina and Lorain County called The LCADA Way. They are here to help those who are affected by drugs and addiction.
As I learned they are great people who do amazing work. And it was good to support them and our sister radio station WNWV The Wave as they were the radio sponsor.
Kudos to the very professional staff too at Bunker Hill who ran a fantastic outing, and had the course in tip-top shape.
We here at WQMX are proud to support charity golf tournaments, so let us know if you would like us to maybe be a part of your charity outing.
#3
The past three years I have been a 20-game season ticket holder with the Indians. I have chosen the Monday and Wednesday package for various reasons, one being the abundance of Wednesday afternoon games.
I am not a Cubs fan at all in any way. But for decades at Wrigley with NO LIGHTS they played only day games there. Now with lights, the can do both. Be clear, I am not saying we should take the lights off Progressive Field, but I do love me some day baseball. I love the 1:10 start. I know, you'll say because I get up at 2:30 AM to do the show is one of the reasons, and you would be right. But the day games I've gone to this year and past years are the best.
Nice weather, sun, and an overall good feeling buzzes through the park that's different than a night game. Maybe it's a different person that can go to an afternoon game. Could be many are thrilled to not be at the office, and maybe the sun has something to do with it too. There's a different feel, and vibe that you can actually feel.
Love Live Day Ball! GO TRIBE!!
#4
New Flicks This Week!
Annabelle Comes Home
More Annabelle. This is clearly the season for scary movies as there is no shortage of them out right now with more on the way.
Always great to get a jolt at the movies on a late summer night. We've been down this particular road before a few times before, but we seem to want more.
Yesterday
This is on my list as one of the most anticipated movies of the summer. What a great idea in theory. Seems no one alive knows who the Beatles are in this movie and our star sings and performs all of thier songs and gets worldwide acclaim doing it with the masses thinking they are his songs.
This has the chance to be really, really good with a solid script and done by skilled film makers.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Monday, June 17, 2019
Blog #10
#1
This is getting a bit old. I am not one to complain about much of anything, as it solves nothing, and I am a results guy. But this rain is really getting a bit old.
I lived through a 2 and half year drought in Florida when I worked there and I swore then I would not ever go off about rain again. Droughts are terrible. But this ain't real great either.and being honest, droughts are worse.
Rain can be frustrating, and the lack of outdoor stuff, and of course golf gets old, but this too will pass. All I ask is thing. Can we just get back to a regular pattern. Some sun, some warm, some rain
You know. The basics.
#2
Still not complaining, just commenting. But, I do miss the long shadows that the sun can cast. Have you found yourself, as I have found myself, in disbelief that it is late June? It just hasn't felt very June-y. And thinking back, it didn't feel very May-y either. Or April-y.
But it is, and we have to think that the best of Summer 2019 is still ahead. And I have tried to keep the perspective, that is it not yet summer. It is still technically Spring.
Hang in there. Summer is coming.
#3
Social Media has made it fun to look back on Throwback Thursdays and see how we used to be. It's maybe run its best race, but I think it is cool at times to look back and see a different version of ourselves.
The changes in me, and my career have been many, and as I look back, it seems that was not me, but it was. And in essence, still is.
Because one of the best ways to learn why things are the way they are, is to remember why they were, the way they were.
# 4
New movies out this week!
Toy Story 4
Well this is certainly NOT going to be a flop. This is going to be a gigantic hit, and seemingly everyone is excited to see this. This franchise has an incredible universal appeal. Everyone had or has toys. Everyone relates, and everyone loves the main characters.
There are some new characters here, and enough time has passed to make this fresh yet again.
Anna
If you watch this trailer, it may may become painfully clear to you, that you have seen this movie 100 times before in one way shape or form.
This will get lost in the shuffle.
Child's Play
These kind of slasher movies always seem to find a nice opening weekend, and then comes the huge exhale.
The wave will come in, and then go out.....way out....
This is getting a bit old. I am not one to complain about much of anything, as it solves nothing, and I am a results guy. But this rain is really getting a bit old.
I lived through a 2 and half year drought in Florida when I worked there and I swore then I would not ever go off about rain again. Droughts are terrible. But this ain't real great either.and being honest, droughts are worse.
Rain can be frustrating, and the lack of outdoor stuff, and of course golf gets old, but this too will pass. All I ask is thing. Can we just get back to a regular pattern. Some sun, some warm, some rain
You know. The basics.
#2
Still not complaining, just commenting. But, I do miss the long shadows that the sun can cast. Have you found yourself, as I have found myself, in disbelief that it is late June? It just hasn't felt very June-y. And thinking back, it didn't feel very May-y either. Or April-y.
But it is, and we have to think that the best of Summer 2019 is still ahead. And I have tried to keep the perspective, that is it not yet summer. It is still technically Spring.
Hang in there. Summer is coming.
#3
Social Media has made it fun to look back on Throwback Thursdays and see how we used to be. It's maybe run its best race, but I think it is cool at times to look back and see a different version of ourselves.
The changes in me, and my career have been many, and as I look back, it seems that was not me, but it was. And in essence, still is.
Because one of the best ways to learn why things are the way they are, is to remember why they were, the way they were.
# 4
New movies out this week!
Toy Story 4
Well this is certainly NOT going to be a flop. This is going to be a gigantic hit, and seemingly everyone is excited to see this. This franchise has an incredible universal appeal. Everyone had or has toys. Everyone relates, and everyone loves the main characters.
There are some new characters here, and enough time has passed to make this fresh yet again.
Anna
If you watch this trailer, it may may become painfully clear to you, that you have seen this movie 100 times before in one way shape or form.
This will get lost in the shuffle.
Child's Play
These kind of slasher movies always seem to find a nice opening weekend, and then comes the huge exhale.
The wave will come in, and then go out.....way out....
Monday, June 3, 2019
Blog Week 9
Blog Week #9
I am very proud to say over the next few weeks I'll be telling you about all the incredible things that Habitat For Humanity of Summit County does for us all.
I have been associated with them for a number of years as the Honorary Chair for the Annual Fundraising Golf Tourney and I am proud of that. But when I was talking with Annie Boyer and others from Habitat a few weeks ago about ALL that they do, and it dawned on me that you never stop learning about all the incredible things they can do for you, and in the end for us all.
The time is right for Habitat. They, of course believe in doing well for those who need help, but they reuse, recycle, and redo and have been for years. If you take a few minutes and click on their website, you can learn of many things that may benefit others, maybe even you. They provide outstanding things I never knew before that can help you save money and lots of it. And it's free.
I am very proud to endorse and be the voice of the great people there and all the fantastic work they do.
#2
One of the best parts of my job is when you do right. Over the weekend was the 18th annual WQMX Pet Expo. I work this event every year in conjunction with lots of amazing sponsors.
With a goal of adopting out as many animals as we can in a single day, it always feels good to give a voice to such a worthwhile day.
If you came out and were a part of this incredible event, thank you, and put it on your radar for next year. And if you adopted a new family member - Thanks again!!!
#3
Yesterday on the show, we had a lot of fun with this. Someone calculated that on Memorial Day itself, 818 hot dogs were eaten EVERY SECOND! Got us thinking, about the big eaters in our lives. The three of us all love to eat.
So we opened up our phone and text lines to tons responses that made us laugh. One guy ate 11 dogs at a Dollar Dog Night with the Tribe. Another ate 38 pizza slices at a pizza buffet! And still another 4 big plates of shrimp at an Asian joint.
And these guys went after this pizza at Mr G's! - NICE!
I am a big eater, and yes hot dogs are on my radar. In could knock down probably about 7 in 10 minutes.
It's eating season. So let's get on the grill!
#4
New flicks out this week! Pets, Pavarotti and Phoenix
Dark Phoenix (Preview)
Here comes more Marvel, and this time it's serious. This should do well, even though Marvel has really been front and center recently. Ran across a new study too that says, fans are NOT getting burned out on superhero genre in general.
So prepare for more from Marvel and DC.
Pets 2
You know, the original was a hit, and there were things I really liked about it. But there were also moments i thought weer borderline inappropriate as well. And I was NOT the only one I know of that felt the same.
Will be a bit hit, animation, pets, Kevin Hart. Nice trio.
Godzilla:King Of All Monsters
Godzilla still has it, and this is the continuing story of the movie from 2014. This time Godzilla is forced into battling numerous Titans, including the horrible Monster Zero that he has been battling for thousands of years. What this does well, is give you plenty of monster action, and much of it well generated.
What this does poorly is our human story that is just silly. This would have been more engaging if the "story" the reason the Titans have been released on the Earth was better. The story they came up with is easy, and lazy and unimaginative. Godzilla should be mad about that.
But this is a monster movie in every regard. Like Godzilla? Like this movie. You get plenty of him.
Ma
Octavia Spencer stars in a very disturbing movie about a middle aged woman that is out of her mind! She befriends a bunch of high school kids and gives them a place to party at her house. But she clearly has in-pure motives, and goes on a jealous killing and maiming spree.
This is very short at 1 hour 32 minutes and that's a blessing. You are ready for this to end. But this is not a bad movie. Yes, predictable, yes formulaic at times, and overly original. But Spencer is very good, and that is the saving grace.
This is very intense at times, and will be disturbing to some as there are some very graphic moments. Great:? No. It is what it is, and if you are in the mood for this type of thing, go to it!
#5
Last Friday I played in the Junior Achievement Golf Outing at Chenowith Golf Course in Akron and it was a great time!
I know, playing golf is fun, and spending the day with workmates on the course, eating good food and the rest of it doesn't sound like tough duty, and it's not. But there is something good about supporting people that are worth supporting and Junior Achievement is one of those groups.
Everyone made us feel son welcome, and the day was so great. Feel free to support JA in the Akron area. This outing has been going on a long time, and with good reason
Good people!
#6
Fair question. Was I ever this young?
Ran across this pic a while ago, and I think I was about 11 or so. My sister took this pic for a senior photography class in high school.
Who that is in the background is a mystery, and so is why I was posing like the Sears catalogue kid. Why was I wearing a collared shirt while playing football too? Times have changed, and son have I too I guess.
Seeing a pic like this reminds us on how long of a journey life really is. That is me, but that's a few decades and life phases ago.
Life is great!
I am very proud to say over the next few weeks I'll be telling you about all the incredible things that Habitat For Humanity of Summit County does for us all.
I have been associated with them for a number of years as the Honorary Chair for the Annual Fundraising Golf Tourney and I am proud of that. But when I was talking with Annie Boyer and others from Habitat a few weeks ago about ALL that they do, and it dawned on me that you never stop learning about all the incredible things they can do for you, and in the end for us all.
The time is right for Habitat. They, of course believe in doing well for those who need help, but they reuse, recycle, and redo and have been for years. If you take a few minutes and click on their website, you can learn of many things that may benefit others, maybe even you. They provide outstanding things I never knew before that can help you save money and lots of it. And it's free.
I am very proud to endorse and be the voice of the great people there and all the fantastic work they do.
#2
One of the best parts of my job is when you do right. Over the weekend was the 18th annual WQMX Pet Expo. I work this event every year in conjunction with lots of amazing sponsors.
With a goal of adopting out as many animals as we can in a single day, it always feels good to give a voice to such a worthwhile day.
If you came out and were a part of this incredible event, thank you, and put it on your radar for next year. And if you adopted a new family member - Thanks again!!!
#3
Yesterday on the show, we had a lot of fun with this. Someone calculated that on Memorial Day itself, 818 hot dogs were eaten EVERY SECOND! Got us thinking, about the big eaters in our lives. The three of us all love to eat.
So we opened up our phone and text lines to tons responses that made us laugh. One guy ate 11 dogs at a Dollar Dog Night with the Tribe. Another ate 38 pizza slices at a pizza buffet! And still another 4 big plates of shrimp at an Asian joint.
And these guys went after this pizza at Mr G's! - NICE!
I am a big eater, and yes hot dogs are on my radar. In could knock down probably about 7 in 10 minutes.
It's eating season. So let's get on the grill!
#4
New flicks out this week! Pets, Pavarotti and Phoenix
Dark Phoenix (Preview)
Here comes more Marvel, and this time it's serious. This should do well, even though Marvel has really been front and center recently. Ran across a new study too that says, fans are NOT getting burned out on superhero genre in general.
So prepare for more from Marvel and DC.
Pets 2
You know, the original was a hit, and there were things I really liked about it. But there were also moments i thought weer borderline inappropriate as well. And I was NOT the only one I know of that felt the same.
Will be a bit hit, animation, pets, Kevin Hart. Nice trio.
Godzilla:King Of All Monsters
Godzilla still has it, and this is the continuing story of the movie from 2014. This time Godzilla is forced into battling numerous Titans, including the horrible Monster Zero that he has been battling for thousands of years. What this does well, is give you plenty of monster action, and much of it well generated.
What this does poorly is our human story that is just silly. This would have been more engaging if the "story" the reason the Titans have been released on the Earth was better. The story they came up with is easy, and lazy and unimaginative. Godzilla should be mad about that.
But this is a monster movie in every regard. Like Godzilla? Like this movie. You get plenty of him.
Ma
Octavia Spencer stars in a very disturbing movie about a middle aged woman that is out of her mind! She befriends a bunch of high school kids and gives them a place to party at her house. But she clearly has in-pure motives, and goes on a jealous killing and maiming spree.
This is very short at 1 hour 32 minutes and that's a blessing. You are ready for this to end. But this is not a bad movie. Yes, predictable, yes formulaic at times, and overly original. But Spencer is very good, and that is the saving grace.
This is very intense at times, and will be disturbing to some as there are some very graphic moments. Great:? No. It is what it is, and if you are in the mood for this type of thing, go to it!
#5
Last Friday I played in the Junior Achievement Golf Outing at Chenowith Golf Course in Akron and it was a great time!
I know, playing golf is fun, and spending the day with workmates on the course, eating good food and the rest of it doesn't sound like tough duty, and it's not. But there is something good about supporting people that are worth supporting and Junior Achievement is one of those groups.
Everyone made us feel son welcome, and the day was so great. Feel free to support JA in the Akron area. This outing has been going on a long time, and with good reason
Good people!
#6
Fair question. Was I ever this young?
Ran across this pic a while ago, and I think I was about 11 or so. My sister took this pic for a senior photography class in high school.
Who that is in the background is a mystery, and so is why I was posing like the Sears catalogue kid. Why was I wearing a collared shirt while playing football too? Times have changed, and son have I too I guess.
Seeing a pic like this reminds us on how long of a journey life really is. That is me, but that's a few decades and life phases ago.
Life is great!
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Blog Week 8
We do tons of charity shows here at WQMX, many of them annual events, like tonight's Ones To Watch Concert, at the historic Tangier in Akron. And should be noted, this concert raised over $7200 for NEOPAT - helping veterans. Well done!
Jimmy Allen, Hardy, and Matt Stell starred on stage, bringing their newfound fame to the intimate stage and setting in front of a sold out crowd. Each have songs on the charts and each is very different from the other, making this a nice microcosm of today's country.
Allen, an easy to listen to voice and style, reminiscent of some to the strong balladiers in our format. He has a #1 already with Best Shot. When you first hear him, you get what you get, but you also get the feeling that there is more in reserve, and that you better be ready for real versatility, and that's what you get. There is also real star power here.
Hardy, has a remarkably popular song out, Rednecker, that core WQMX listeners just love. It's what I call a "list" song. It lists off the reasons why he is more redneck than you. It's a playful, fun tonge-in-cheek number of course that comes from a guy and a voice that makes it totally believeable.
Matt Stell has a hit single, Pray For You, a powerful, honest ballad that gives thanks to the new found love in his life. As I talked with him it's a song he wrote and is autobiographical. Highly relatable, and to the point. Listeners love it, and even though it's early this has the potential to be a big hit.
These charity shows are a rare chance for listeners to get close to those that are the new blood in our format. And all of our stars were amazingly engaging both on stage and back stage with those lucky enough to meet them.
Overall this was a terrific show! Seems the ones we watched, are the ones to watch.
#2
I have lived in my house for about 18 years now, and I have these bushes here that have been there way longer than that. I have no real idea what these are, and for the most part they are nice and green.
They do bloom once a year though, and are very pretty. For about 15 minutes. Or so it seems. The bloom is very short, but nice. But would it be too much to ask for a longer bloom. And who the made the decision all those decades ago. "Hey honey, let's plant something that's a major focal point of the house that blooms about 15 minutes a year?" "OK, sounds great..."
I guess I should be thankful for the pretty bloom ans enjoy colors....for about 10 more minutes. Good thing I was home.
#3
This week we celebrate National Hamburger Day. Might be the best holiday ever! I don't know if this is you, but it sure is me. I could eat hamburgers every day. EVERY day! Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, wake me up at 3am and tell me the burgers are ready, I'd come downstairs and eat one - or two.
It's perfect. Ground up steak, pressed together, grilled and bunned! The beauty of the burger is there is no real wrong way to make it. Or wrong way to eat it! Cheese? OK! And whatever you want me to throw on it, I'm good with it.
But if I had to choose a favorite way. Big burger - grilled - Swiss cheese - onion bun - tomato slice - Vidalia onion slice - Dukes Mayo.
Word is Akron is the birthplace of the burger, and I'm good with that too. If it was - great! If it was invented in Bob McGee's kitchen in Boise, Idaho - I'm good with that too. But whoever it is, he or she should be in some Hall Of Fame somewhere.
Oh wait the Inventers Hall Of Fame is also here in Akron.
#4
The Beautiful Windy and I went to the Tribe game over the weekend. And as we were devouring hot dogs, and BBQ, we decided to go Tribe fan all the way and participate all the rest of the off field fun.
So we Tweeted to the Tribe as they ask you to and send a pic in hopes of getting on the huge scoreboard. And we did. Almost. As we #Tribefan, our pic made it up there, sans half my face, and virtually all of Windy's head.
As we howled every time it came back up on the screen, we resigned ourselves that true stardom would have to wait for another day.
Almost as much as we laughed at Windy's hashtag later #wheresmyhead
GO TRIBE!
Jimmy Allen, Hardy, and Matt Stell starred on stage, bringing their newfound fame to the intimate stage and setting in front of a sold out crowd. Each have songs on the charts and each is very different from the other, making this a nice microcosm of today's country.
Allen, an easy to listen to voice and style, reminiscent of some to the strong balladiers in our format. He has a #1 already with Best Shot. When you first hear him, you get what you get, but you also get the feeling that there is more in reserve, and that you better be ready for real versatility, and that's what you get. There is also real star power here.
Hardy, has a remarkably popular song out, Rednecker, that core WQMX listeners just love. It's what I call a "list" song. It lists off the reasons why he is more redneck than you. It's a playful, fun tonge-in-cheek number of course that comes from a guy and a voice that makes it totally believeable.
Matt Stell has a hit single, Pray For You, a powerful, honest ballad that gives thanks to the new found love in his life. As I talked with him it's a song he wrote and is autobiographical. Highly relatable, and to the point. Listeners love it, and even though it's early this has the potential to be a big hit.
These charity shows are a rare chance for listeners to get close to those that are the new blood in our format. And all of our stars were amazingly engaging both on stage and back stage with those lucky enough to meet them.
Overall this was a terrific show! Seems the ones we watched, are the ones to watch.
#2
I have lived in my house for about 18 years now, and I have these bushes here that have been there way longer than that. I have no real idea what these are, and for the most part they are nice and green.
They do bloom once a year though, and are very pretty. For about 15 minutes. Or so it seems. The bloom is very short, but nice. But would it be too much to ask for a longer bloom. And who the made the decision all those decades ago. "Hey honey, let's plant something that's a major focal point of the house that blooms about 15 minutes a year?" "OK, sounds great..."
I guess I should be thankful for the pretty bloom ans enjoy colors....for about 10 more minutes. Good thing I was home.
#3
This week we celebrate National Hamburger Day. Might be the best holiday ever! I don't know if this is you, but it sure is me. I could eat hamburgers every day. EVERY day! Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, wake me up at 3am and tell me the burgers are ready, I'd come downstairs and eat one - or two.
It's perfect. Ground up steak, pressed together, grilled and bunned! The beauty of the burger is there is no real wrong way to make it. Or wrong way to eat it! Cheese? OK! And whatever you want me to throw on it, I'm good with it.
But if I had to choose a favorite way. Big burger - grilled - Swiss cheese - onion bun - tomato slice - Vidalia onion slice - Dukes Mayo.
Word is Akron is the birthplace of the burger, and I'm good with that too. If it was - great! If it was invented in Bob McGee's kitchen in Boise, Idaho - I'm good with that too. But whoever it is, he or she should be in some Hall Of Fame somewhere.
Oh wait the Inventers Hall Of Fame is also here in Akron.
#4
The Beautiful Windy and I went to the Tribe game over the weekend. And as we were devouring hot dogs, and BBQ, we decided to go Tribe fan all the way and participate all the rest of the off field fun.
So we Tweeted to the Tribe as they ask you to and send a pic in hopes of getting on the huge scoreboard. And we did. Almost. As we #Tribefan, our pic made it up there, sans half my face, and virtually all of Windy's head.
As we howled every time it came back up on the screen, we resigned ourselves that true stardom would have to wait for another day.
Almost as much as we laughed at Windy's hashtag later #wheresmyhead
GO TRIBE!
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Blogs Week 7
#1
John Wick 3
This is one of the most successful franchises that came out of nowhere, and has found an audience. This is totally an acquired taste as these movies are rampant with tons of violence and long action sequences that are spectacular, but not for everyone. Our favorite, retired hit-man is back at it again.
This is rich with parody of course, and is almost a cartoon of itself, but for many, me included, these are so absurd they are highly entertaining. Seeing this, it is paramount you have seen the first two. Keanu Reeves found a diamond in the rough, and has turned out to be a huge hit
A Dogs Journey
More dogs making humans laugh, and cry. What else do you need to know.
The Sun Is Also A Star
This is the latest forbidden young love story to hit the theaters, and this has the potential to be quite good as the script looks, on the surface to be fresh.
#2
Have you been down this road? What do you do? A couple years ago, my on-air partner Sarah Kay suggested to me that start wearing a watch. She said it would compliment me, so I took her advice and went to buy one. I started off with a simple black leather banded, wrist watch for a few bucks.
Well I have been needing new batteries for both of my watches recently and I was ticked off that replacing a watch battery can be about as expensive as a good lunch for two. So I put it off - for a few months - Until today!
I found this pawn shop of all places that not only put in a new battery, and set the time and date, they did it all for $5.99! I have never been in a pawn shop before. I didn't need a secret handshake, or code word, or anything.
Just $5.99 each and a couple of dead watches. Thanks Nic!
#3
This is a HUGE month for BBQ, as National BBQ day was last week, and May is National BBQ Month as well. I have rediscovered grilling and BBQing this spring and I am glad of it. Seems I am on the grill a few times a week now as Windy and I both enjoy it.
I love grilling - But I do have a few grill rituals that I follow. My favorite is, no matter what you are grilling, there must be sausage on it. No matter what else goes on, sausage, keilbasa, brats or some delicious pork prioduct goes on first. I learned this incredible techniqe from my friends, Tim, Ray and Beef, as this is the practice on our Florida golf trips.
We call them "testers." You "test" the grill to make sure all is well, and of course snack on them as the main course goes on. Pluse the dog gets some too. Should be noted, Beef informed me that he and his dog Jack ate an entire packn fn brats last week by themselves! Perfect!
Its kind of a pre-meal snack. And it's outstanding.
I mean you can't just eat a huge steak without having an brat or two first!
#4
I was so fortunate to be able to load up with the beautiful Windy, and take a short road trip this weekend to see the sold out Garth Brooks concert at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Been a long time since I had been to a stadium show, and it felt good.
As Americans we like things that are enormous. Whether it be our favorite burger, beer size, pickup truck, or concerts. We like things that are bigger than life sometimes, or at least bigger than they usually are. That was this show.
It was the largest ticketed event in Pittsburgh history with over 75,000 sold. Think about that, with all those Superbowl titles, and the large appetite that Pittsburghers have for anything black and gold, a country singer from Yukon, Oklahoma now holds that record.
But Garth is much more than that. His worldwide popularity is also enormous, and all of us were reminded of that this weekend. As someone who is Garth's age, and been in the format longer than he has, it still astounds me that he, after the radio run, the long semi-retirement and now the touring, his popularity is as big as ever. Maybe more. I am proud to say I have played every Garth Brooks song ever released.
Everything about this show was enormous. The stage, the sound, the performance, the gratitude he shows to the fans, and the humility to share his gigantic spotlight of success with his band mates on stage publicly. In short, our affection for Garth Brooks is enormous. The only thing not enormous is Garth's ego, and I love that about him. Always have - always will. He's authentic, and I love that too.
In short, there may never be a star as loved as Garth Brooks, I am proud is on our format. Well, well done.
#5
Aladdin is here!
Aladdin
The list of live action Disney movies continues to grow, and this is the latest installment. This has caused a ton of buzz, and it's a sure fire hit this weekend.
Look for a very big number.
Booksmart
This is a hard R rated comedy that chronicles two high school graduates that are tired of being "good girls" and decide to sew of of oats before they head off to college.
This is extremely adult, and is mature themed in every regard, but the buzz around this is that it is pretty funny.
John Wick 3
This is one of the most successful franchises that came out of nowhere, and has found an audience. This is totally an acquired taste as these movies are rampant with tons of violence and long action sequences that are spectacular, but not for everyone. Our favorite, retired hit-man is back at it again.
This is rich with parody of course, and is almost a cartoon of itself, but for many, me included, these are so absurd they are highly entertaining. Seeing this, it is paramount you have seen the first two. Keanu Reeves found a diamond in the rough, and has turned out to be a huge hit
A Dogs Journey
More dogs making humans laugh, and cry. What else do you need to know.
The Sun Is Also A Star
This is the latest forbidden young love story to hit the theaters, and this has the potential to be quite good as the script looks, on the surface to be fresh.
#2
Have you been down this road? What do you do? A couple years ago, my on-air partner Sarah Kay suggested to me that start wearing a watch. She said it would compliment me, so I took her advice and went to buy one. I started off with a simple black leather banded, wrist watch for a few bucks.
Well I have been needing new batteries for both of my watches recently and I was ticked off that replacing a watch battery can be about as expensive as a good lunch for two. So I put it off - for a few months - Until today!
I found this pawn shop of all places that not only put in a new battery, and set the time and date, they did it all for $5.99! I have never been in a pawn shop before. I didn't need a secret handshake, or code word, or anything.
Just $5.99 each and a couple of dead watches. Thanks Nic!
#3
This is a HUGE month for BBQ, as National BBQ day was last week, and May is National BBQ Month as well. I have rediscovered grilling and BBQing this spring and I am glad of it. Seems I am on the grill a few times a week now as Windy and I both enjoy it.
I love grilling - But I do have a few grill rituals that I follow. My favorite is, no matter what you are grilling, there must be sausage on it. No matter what else goes on, sausage, keilbasa, brats or some delicious pork prioduct goes on first. I learned this incredible techniqe from my friends, Tim, Ray and Beef, as this is the practice on our Florida golf trips.
We call them "testers." You "test" the grill to make sure all is well, and of course snack on them as the main course goes on. Pluse the dog gets some too. Should be noted, Beef informed me that he and his dog Jack ate an entire packn fn brats last week by themselves! Perfect!
Its kind of a pre-meal snack. And it's outstanding.
I mean you can't just eat a huge steak without having an brat or two first!
#4
I was so fortunate to be able to load up with the beautiful Windy, and take a short road trip this weekend to see the sold out Garth Brooks concert at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Been a long time since I had been to a stadium show, and it felt good.
As Americans we like things that are enormous. Whether it be our favorite burger, beer size, pickup truck, or concerts. We like things that are bigger than life sometimes, or at least bigger than they usually are. That was this show.
It was the largest ticketed event in Pittsburgh history with over 75,000 sold. Think about that, with all those Superbowl titles, and the large appetite that Pittsburghers have for anything black and gold, a country singer from Yukon, Oklahoma now holds that record.
But Garth is much more than that. His worldwide popularity is also enormous, and all of us were reminded of that this weekend. As someone who is Garth's age, and been in the format longer than he has, it still astounds me that he, after the radio run, the long semi-retirement and now the touring, his popularity is as big as ever. Maybe more. I am proud to say I have played every Garth Brooks song ever released.
Everything about this show was enormous. The stage, the sound, the performance, the gratitude he shows to the fans, and the humility to share his gigantic spotlight of success with his band mates on stage publicly. In short, our affection for Garth Brooks is enormous. The only thing not enormous is Garth's ego, and I love that about him. Always have - always will. He's authentic, and I love that too.
In short, there may never be a star as loved as Garth Brooks, I am proud is on our format. Well, well done.
#5
Aladdin is here!
Aladdin
The list of live action Disney movies continues to grow, and this is the latest installment. This has caused a ton of buzz, and it's a sure fire hit this weekend.
Look for a very big number.
Booksmart
This is a hard R rated comedy that chronicles two high school graduates that are tired of being "good girls" and decide to sew of of oats before they head off to college.
This is extremely adult, and is mature themed in every regard, but the buzz around this is that it is pretty funny.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
BLOG 6
#1
This is a nice week for a bunch of people that certainly deserve a week of their own. Nurses and Teachers! They are a very special bunch for more reasons than I can mention.
There are few professions that are more demanding, and more rewarding in the long run. Think about both of them. They, for the most part, spend far more time caring and tending to others than they do their own.
Nurses - You know how tough it is when someone in your own home is sick or laid up. You take care of them, because they are family, and you love them. And after a few days, your patience can wear thin. Nurses take care of countless people every single day, they don't even know. And they will do the same thing the next day, and the day after that. Many times dealing and saving people's lives that are less than decent to them.
Teachers - In a classroom with 25 or so kids, (Not theirs) teaching them, dealing with them, and spending precious time sometimes before and after school with them. And of course, dealing with their parents first in many aspects, all while their own families wait for them to come home.
We all have our things to deal with our own jobs. And yours, or mine is not being minimized here. But with all our nurses and teachers do, they have well earned our respect and our admiratoin for a job well done, and in the end, a life well lived..
Thank you!
#2
There are a couple new flicks due out this weekend, and all of them will continue to sit in the back seat to the Avengers:Endgame that will mow everything in its pass again.
The Hustle
Rebel Wilson is back again with another comedy. She stars in this with Anne Hathaway as a couple of con women from different backgrounds, who fleece men of their wealth. These men have all wronged women.
Both of these women can be very funny, but as in most comedy's they are at the mercy of the script.
Poms
Diane Keaton and a nice cast star in a new movie about a woman that starts a cheerleading camp in a retirement community. You heard me right.
Should be interesting.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
Early returns say this is OK.
#3
In a few weeks, I will have the honor again being the Honorary Chairperson for the Habitat For Humanity of Summit County Annual Golf Outing. I am very proud of it, and proud I have been so for about the last 10 years.
This incredible outing is Monday July, 29 at the Amazing Hudson Country Club, and we would love to have you join us. Click below and get all the information you need. If you want to enter a team, or be a sponsor that would be great. This outing is everything you would imagine. Good times, prizes, course and food.
Habitat is sincerely a remarkable organization, and the cause and the local people in it are worth supporting. In look forward to seeing you there. Mark this on your calendar and let's support this worthwhile cause.
#5
I recently was given the chance to do a WQMX Ticket Stop at the Portage Lakes Career Center. What a great time, and what great people!
We gave out some WQMX t-shirts and some tickets to the Country Fest to some lucky listeners, and I made some new friends! It felt great to be around a place of learning and to feel the enthusiasm that learning a trade can instill in the young people that go there. And the staff and faculty I met were all terrific and were very eager to show me the results of their dedicated work.
We were set up in horticulture area, where they are now selling beautiful plants that YOU can buy, and they are amazing. The greenhouse is spectacular and so are the proud kids who work in it.
So stop by and buy some beautiful plants for your yard. The kids grew them, and you need them! Every day for the next couple weeks 8AM - 1 PM (Except Sundays)
#6
Every time I watch a MLB game these days, there always seems to be a conversation about speeding the game up. I personally and not bothered by the length of the game, but many are. MLB has done some things to help move the game along, to a degree. But with replay some of this has been counterproductive. But there are things that can be done I feel that would help too.
1/ Limit the relief pitchers to 3 warm up pitches on the mound as they enter the game. (They've been throwing in the bullpen for 15 minutes) Get a feel for the mound, and let's go. (Think about it, this can happen 8-10 times in a game)
2/ Limit starting pitchers to half the warm up pitches between innings. (This happens 18 times a game)
3/ Pitchers - No stepping off the rubber once on it. You must deliver the pitch, or throw to a base.
4/ Hitters - Quit letting hitters call "time" all the time. Get in the box and let's hit.
5/ Umpires - Call the "high strike" call the zone as it is designed. The zone is to tight right now too many deep counts.
6/ Teams - Start games at 6PM (except for National TV games) Part of Baseballs problem is it seems long because it goes deep in the night. A 6PM start ends the game at about 9ish, and fans can still do more after the game.
7/ Teams - Stop the stupid 710 or 720 start. Agian the appearance of long. Things in the world start at the top of the hour.
Just a few thoughts on this ongoing subject.
This is a nice week for a bunch of people that certainly deserve a week of their own. Nurses and Teachers! They are a very special bunch for more reasons than I can mention.
There are few professions that are more demanding, and more rewarding in the long run. Think about both of them. They, for the most part, spend far more time caring and tending to others than they do their own.
Nurses - You know how tough it is when someone in your own home is sick or laid up. You take care of them, because they are family, and you love them. And after a few days, your patience can wear thin. Nurses take care of countless people every single day, they don't even know. And they will do the same thing the next day, and the day after that. Many times dealing and saving people's lives that are less than decent to them.
Teachers - In a classroom with 25 or so kids, (Not theirs) teaching them, dealing with them, and spending precious time sometimes before and after school with them. And of course, dealing with their parents first in many aspects, all while their own families wait for them to come home.
We all have our things to deal with our own jobs. And yours, or mine is not being minimized here. But with all our nurses and teachers do, they have well earned our respect and our admiratoin for a job well done, and in the end, a life well lived..
Thank you!
#2
There are a couple new flicks due out this weekend, and all of them will continue to sit in the back seat to the Avengers:Endgame that will mow everything in its pass again.
The Hustle
Rebel Wilson is back again with another comedy. She stars in this with Anne Hathaway as a couple of con women from different backgrounds, who fleece men of their wealth. These men have all wronged women.
Both of these women can be very funny, but as in most comedy's they are at the mercy of the script.
Poms
Diane Keaton and a nice cast star in a new movie about a woman that starts a cheerleading camp in a retirement community. You heard me right.
Should be interesting.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
Early returns say this is OK.
#3
In a few weeks, I will have the honor again being the Honorary Chairperson for the Habitat For Humanity of Summit County Annual Golf Outing. I am very proud of it, and proud I have been so for about the last 10 years.
This incredible outing is Monday July, 29 at the Amazing Hudson Country Club, and we would love to have you join us. Click below and get all the information you need. If you want to enter a team, or be a sponsor that would be great. This outing is everything you would imagine. Good times, prizes, course and food.
Habitat is sincerely a remarkable organization, and the cause and the local people in it are worth supporting. In look forward to seeing you there. Mark this on your calendar and let's support this worthwhile cause.
#5
I recently was given the chance to do a WQMX Ticket Stop at the Portage Lakes Career Center. What a great time, and what great people!
We gave out some WQMX t-shirts and some tickets to the Country Fest to some lucky listeners, and I made some new friends! It felt great to be around a place of learning and to feel the enthusiasm that learning a trade can instill in the young people that go there. And the staff and faculty I met were all terrific and were very eager to show me the results of their dedicated work.
We were set up in horticulture area, where they are now selling beautiful plants that YOU can buy, and they are amazing. The greenhouse is spectacular and so are the proud kids who work in it.
So stop by and buy some beautiful plants for your yard. The kids grew them, and you need them! Every day for the next couple weeks 8AM - 1 PM (Except Sundays)
#6
Every time I watch a MLB game these days, there always seems to be a conversation about speeding the game up. I personally and not bothered by the length of the game, but many are. MLB has done some things to help move the game along, to a degree. But with replay some of this has been counterproductive. But there are things that can be done I feel that would help too.
1/ Limit the relief pitchers to 3 warm up pitches on the mound as they enter the game. (They've been throwing in the bullpen for 15 minutes) Get a feel for the mound, and let's go. (Think about it, this can happen 8-10 times in a game)
2/ Limit starting pitchers to half the warm up pitches between innings. (This happens 18 times a game)
3/ Pitchers - No stepping off the rubber once on it. You must deliver the pitch, or throw to a base.
4/ Hitters - Quit letting hitters call "time" all the time. Get in the box and let's hit.
5/ Umpires - Call the "high strike" call the zone as it is designed. The zone is to tight right now too many deep counts.
6/ Teams - Start games at 6PM (except for National TV games) Part of Baseballs problem is it seems long because it goes deep in the night. A 6PM start ends the game at about 9ish, and fans can still do more after the game.
7/ Teams - Stop the stupid 710 or 720 start. Agian the appearance of long. Things in the world start at the top of the hour.
Just a few thoughts on this ongoing subject.
Monday, April 29, 2019
BLOG WEEK 5
#1
Well, The Avengers:Endgame is out, and the money is rolling in. DON'T WORRY, there will be no spoiler here during our chat.
I always feel movies of this magnitude are difficult to review. The problem is, no one wants to hear anything that glowing. If you don't love it you're judged and called "not a real fan." Fans love every frame of this movie without even seeing it. That is the challenge of the reviewer here.
I think movies for the most part should be reviewed on what they are, and who they are made for. And this is made for it's core fans, and in that respect it delivers everything they can possibly want. Yes, this is 3 plus hours, but that is not a problem. This movies along nicely, keeps you in the game. This movie brings all the other movies into play, and tries to tie it all up in tidy fashion.
One of the troubles they have here, it's tough to have all of your favorites play a vital role in this entire production, and some may be mad that some of their favs do not play the large role some of the other superheros do. Just not enough screen time. Something had to give. There also area couple of scenes here that don't make much sense, but how cares? It's superheros on screen fighting evil, with a grand payoff.
And the ardent and casual fans will love it.
#2
Earlier this week it was Adopt A Shelter Dog Day, and the fact that day even exists makes me very happy. I am a big believer in shelter dogs, as I feel they have a special purpose. They more times than not had a rough start in some way. Being abused, dumped, forgotten, or just given up on in some way. So, they silently wait for a hero to show up who will show them there is another sunrise for them. Dogs love people. At least they want to.
When you adopt a shelter dog, you are giving them a second chance at happiness. But because of the sense you get from them, you may feel the same way. Many times an adopted dog comes to you as a result of a loss of another dog in some way. Or a need you have to care for something, or the company, or simply the love you have for dogs. You see, you and your shelter dog have more in common tha you think.
I adopted Juneau The Husky 8 years ago when she was one year old. She had been dumped, and was on the run for about a month before she would finally succumb to the elements and hunger. After she was collected and taken to a shelter, I adopted her. I was interested in a Great Dane that was there a long time, but was adopted a day or so before. So skinny and scared (Atika) or Juneau as I would rename her, went home with me.
We have filled the voids in each other, as I feel she chose me. Isn't that the charge of a shelter dog? I think so. PLEASE consider adoption they next time you are looking for a dog. It's about as nice of a thing as you may ever do.
#3
The Avengers will dominate the box office again this weekend, but there are a couple new flicks to take in this week!
Long Shot
This has the formula to be really funny, and fun. This stars Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen in a classic "She's out of my league film." She is a high roller, and he is just a sloppy dude, and somehow they find each other set up for romance.
I think every guy has felt this at one time or another in their life. Whether its accurate or not in reality, guys can sometimes feel find themselves on a date with someone out of their league. And many times you find yourself surprised to who you are attracted to. So the formula is there for a high level of truth
I am hoping that this stay on track and doesn't sell out to a bunch of bathroom humor as Seth Rogen I feel has worn that out. He has a good idea here, and a strong co-star.
The Intruder
Dennis Quaid stars a creepy dude that sells his house to a nice young couple but can't seem to let go of the past or the house. So he terrorizes them.
I'm not sure about this one
#4
I have been in Country Radio for 38 years and have hosted morning shows in many cities. I have heard a ton of songs over the years and lived through the ebb and flow of Country Music many times over. I do get asked a lot, "Who are your favorites in Country?" Truth is, I have a tendency to be a bigger fan of songs as opposed to artists.
Of course some artists resonate more with me than others, but songs are where I live mostly. I gravitate to songs that talk to you directly. I like songs that celebrate the lifestyle of the listener as well. And as Country fans, we have about as wide of a range of interests as anyone. Our music is the only one that sounds as good in a Mercedes as it does in an old F-150.
Here are couple of my favorites recently. (No Order)
Down At The Honkytonk - Jake Owen
Up Down - Morgan Wallen
When It Rains It Pours - Luke Combs
Hotel Key - Old Dominion
On My Way To You - Cody Johnson
Why? As a format we have stretches where we can take ourselves too seriously sometimes. There's nothing wrong with a "lovey-dovey" song, or some kind of "You're too good to be true" song. Or "If I was yours song, I'd be great to you" song. And we certainly have no shortage of those. But when we are the best, in my opinion, is when we have an great balance of that and what is listed above. Music that represents our fun, our funny side, or our more than honest side. Our music, like our fans is as versatile as any kind of music. When we celebrate our versatility, we are the best we can be.
When we are too heavy, too serious, too dark, too pop we are much like the rest of the music scene. Country peeps are true and fun, and like to be reminded of such.
What are yours?
Well, The Avengers:Endgame is out, and the money is rolling in. DON'T WORRY, there will be no spoiler here during our chat.
I always feel movies of this magnitude are difficult to review. The problem is, no one wants to hear anything that glowing. If you don't love it you're judged and called "not a real fan." Fans love every frame of this movie without even seeing it. That is the challenge of the reviewer here.
I think movies for the most part should be reviewed on what they are, and who they are made for. And this is made for it's core fans, and in that respect it delivers everything they can possibly want. Yes, this is 3 plus hours, but that is not a problem. This movies along nicely, keeps you in the game. This movie brings all the other movies into play, and tries to tie it all up in tidy fashion.
One of the troubles they have here, it's tough to have all of your favorites play a vital role in this entire production, and some may be mad that some of their favs do not play the large role some of the other superheros do. Just not enough screen time. Something had to give. There also area couple of scenes here that don't make much sense, but how cares? It's superheros on screen fighting evil, with a grand payoff.
And the ardent and casual fans will love it.
#2
Earlier this week it was Adopt A Shelter Dog Day, and the fact that day even exists makes me very happy. I am a big believer in shelter dogs, as I feel they have a special purpose. They more times than not had a rough start in some way. Being abused, dumped, forgotten, or just given up on in some way. So, they silently wait for a hero to show up who will show them there is another sunrise for them. Dogs love people. At least they want to.
When you adopt a shelter dog, you are giving them a second chance at happiness. But because of the sense you get from them, you may feel the same way. Many times an adopted dog comes to you as a result of a loss of another dog in some way. Or a need you have to care for something, or the company, or simply the love you have for dogs. You see, you and your shelter dog have more in common tha you think.
I adopted Juneau The Husky 8 years ago when she was one year old. She had been dumped, and was on the run for about a month before she would finally succumb to the elements and hunger. After she was collected and taken to a shelter, I adopted her. I was interested in a Great Dane that was there a long time, but was adopted a day or so before. So skinny and scared (Atika) or Juneau as I would rename her, went home with me.
We have filled the voids in each other, as I feel she chose me. Isn't that the charge of a shelter dog? I think so. PLEASE consider adoption they next time you are looking for a dog. It's about as nice of a thing as you may ever do.
#3
The Avengers will dominate the box office again this weekend, but there are a couple new flicks to take in this week!
Long Shot
This has the formula to be really funny, and fun. This stars Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen in a classic "She's out of my league film." She is a high roller, and he is just a sloppy dude, and somehow they find each other set up for romance.
I think every guy has felt this at one time or another in their life. Whether its accurate or not in reality, guys can sometimes feel find themselves on a date with someone out of their league. And many times you find yourself surprised to who you are attracted to. So the formula is there for a high level of truth
I am hoping that this stay on track and doesn't sell out to a bunch of bathroom humor as Seth Rogen I feel has worn that out. He has a good idea here, and a strong co-star.
The Intruder
Dennis Quaid stars a creepy dude that sells his house to a nice young couple but can't seem to let go of the past or the house. So he terrorizes them.
I'm not sure about this one
#4
I have been in Country Radio for 38 years and have hosted morning shows in many cities. I have heard a ton of songs over the years and lived through the ebb and flow of Country Music many times over. I do get asked a lot, "Who are your favorites in Country?" Truth is, I have a tendency to be a bigger fan of songs as opposed to artists.
Of course some artists resonate more with me than others, but songs are where I live mostly. I gravitate to songs that talk to you directly. I like songs that celebrate the lifestyle of the listener as well. And as Country fans, we have about as wide of a range of interests as anyone. Our music is the only one that sounds as good in a Mercedes as it does in an old F-150.
Here are couple of my favorites recently. (No Order)
Down At The Honkytonk - Jake Owen
Up Down - Morgan Wallen
When It Rains It Pours - Luke Combs
Hotel Key - Old Dominion
On My Way To You - Cody Johnson
Why? As a format we have stretches where we can take ourselves too seriously sometimes. There's nothing wrong with a "lovey-dovey" song, or some kind of "You're too good to be true" song. Or "If I was yours song, I'd be great to you" song. And we certainly have no shortage of those. But when we are the best, in my opinion, is when we have an great balance of that and what is listed above. Music that represents our fun, our funny side, or our more than honest side. Our music, like our fans is as versatile as any kind of music. When we celebrate our versatility, we are the best we can be.
When we are too heavy, too serious, too dark, too pop we are much like the rest of the music scene. Country peeps are true and fun, and like to be reminded of such.
What are yours?
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