In 1993 I had a great idea for a radio promotion. Or so I thought. Looking back, this was the worst one I was ever part of, and it was my idea....

One of the questions I get the most is: How did you get your nickname BUD? Well, it was 1990....

Thanks for checking out my first RADIO STORIES podcast. I'll give you an idea of what you can expect from this podcast, as I attempt to chronicle my radio career that started in 1987.

We chit chat with old friend DEREK RICHARDS on this edition of Kalamazoo's Podcast. We'll talk about his start in the radio biz, the early days at WRKR radio, the famous Turkey Drop radio stunt, and how he transitioned into comedy 25 years ago.

ANTHONY GETTIG is a former radio personality, current voice over talent, coffee grinder, and podcaster! We'll talk about his early days in radio, what a voice over talent is, coffee grinding, and how we are related. Grab a cup of coffee and click away....

My hunt continues to talk with many of the people I've worked with during my 30 years in the radio biz in Kalamazoo. PETE RECHER was the first guy to show me the ropes in radio. We'll talk about radio in the 80's, albums instead of computers, segues, and having fun.

JERRY LORD was on your radio in the 80's in Kalamazoo. First at WKFR then at WRKR. We talk about how he went from one to the other, plus what he did after his radio days ended. Believe it or not, he's still behind a microphone, but not on the radio.

Mike Modugno was the voice of the Kalamazoo Wings for 13 years. He was loved by the fans and he loved them back. Although he is no longer behind the microphone there, he is still in Kalamazoo. We talk about his college days, his award winning broadcasting career, what he's doing now, and why he stuck around the Kalamazoo area.

John Koch was a fixture behind the sports desk at WWMT Channel 3 in Kalamazoo for many years. While he is no longer giving sports reports, he is still in the Kalamazoo area, and still on your tv. We discuss his early days, some of the people he worked with, leaving tv, returning to tv, and what he's doing now.

We sat down with Kalamazoo Radio Legend Jim Higgs at his kitchen table to talk about his 55 years in the radio biz, but mostly about his time at AM 1360 WKMI in the 60's and 70's. We discuss the crazy promotions including the Miss Skimpy Contest, Dave Thompson, music, why Jim left and he gives us a news scoop. He is the current owner and morning host of AM 980 WAKV. Settle in for a Kalamazoo radio history lesson…