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
Michigan Student Recycles Lake Trash Into Clothes
A teen who describes himself as a “Great Lakes lover” is working to turn plastic waste from the Great Lakes into sustainable clothing.
Beach Etiquette For This Weekend
The heat is on! And that means a trip to the beach to cool down. Do you know the rules of etiquette for beach goers? Enlighten yourself!
If You Missed The ‘Wizard of Oz’ Festival In Ionia, Here’s A Recap [Video]
I just found out there was a 'Wizard of Oz' Festival in Ionia the weekend of June 21. I'm sorry I missed it. Here's a look at what happened.
Here’s What Michigan’s Adventure Looked Like In 1986 [Video]
We know it now as 'Michigan's Adventure' Amusement Park, but back in 1986, little Deer Park Funland was just starting to turn the corner into something bigger.
‘Survivor’ To Hold Michigan Casting Call
Do you have what it takes to outlast 20 other people for 40 days at a remote location? Sure you do! Then save this date -- June 5.
Striking Drone Footage Of St. Andrew’s Cathedral [Video]
Majestic St. Andrew's Cathedral rises up out of the Heartside neighborhood near downtown. And now we can see the lovely patterns on the square in front of it.
MSU Engineers Develop Sign Language Translator [Video]
Imagine a device that can take American Sign Language used by deaf citizens and instantly translate it into audible English. MSU Engineers did just that.
Snow Moon Photos From Around Michigan [Photos]
Yes, the weather outside has been frightful, but it cleared up just in time to show the beauty of the full snow moon, and Michigan made the most of it, snapping some beautiful shots of it.
Here’s Some Michigan-centric Valentine’s Day Cards
There's a lot to love about our wonderful state, and now you can share it with those you love on this Valentine's Day!
Life’s Too Short To Sit Through A Bad Super Bowl
Everywhere on social media this morning, people were complaining about everything to do with Super Bowl LIII.