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by Steve Dirksen
Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: The Stadium
Topic: Ten Cent Beer. What Could Go Wrong?
Replies: 3
Views: 570

Re: Ten Cent Beer. What Could Go Wrong?

I was there. Some foggy memories.
by Steve Dirksen
Tue May 31, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: 95.7 The Lake - Benton Harbor/St. Joseph
Replies: 7
Views: 1534

Re: 95.7 The Lake - Benton Harbor/St. Joseph

Well now, what a fabulous surprise to see, then hear this today. Quick question for you all as food for thought. What's the possibility that some decent air talent might slide into this format? Not unlike the sirius underground garage, which for sure is not everyone's taste...but take a listen to Me...
by Steve Dirksen
Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Looks like the Orbit Room is finally toast; share your memories here!
Replies: 44
Views: 13370

Re: Looks like the Orbit Room is finally toast; share your memories here!

Hey Andy, When you describe "Jimmy P" I think of our friend at Southside Jimmys on Burton at Breton. Same one? I did not know he was part of the Orbit Room. I knew Don quite well at OR, but with Light Rock, well, not so much promotion! Then worked with Jimmy at SJ almost weekly with after work parti...
by Steve Dirksen
Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Topic: Geoff Hopwood
Replies: 3
Views: 1898

Re: Geoff Hopwood

I never did meet Geoff when I was with Liggett, but his name was brought up often in Grand Rapids, with rave reviews.
by Steve Dirksen
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: 1480 & 850 Shutting Down
Replies: 51
Views: 10201

Re: 1480 & 850 Shutting Down

Well Bob, it's been fun to be a part of your magnificent career. But don't call it quits just yet... Robert "Bob" Sirott is 72,(born August 9, 1949). He is the morning host at WGN-AM in Chicago. He is also a former television news anchor, most recently working in that role at Chicago's WFLD. https:/...
by Steve Dirksen
Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Michael Sirianni
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

Michael Sirianni

This is one of the hardest things I have ever written. My friend Michael passed away this morning from MS. His wife Jackie informed me just after 6am. Michael was a friend, a brother, a midday guy, a follower of Jesus, a third baseman, a lover of thousand island dressing and if I recall correctly, T...
by Steve Dirksen
Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD-FM transmitter fried by lightning strike
Replies: 54
Views: 10106

Re: WOOD-FM transmitter fried by lightning strike

Got my interest this morning. I think Tim Moore may have sent out the Bob and Tom tapes back in the day. As a sidebar, I interviewed for the morning show at WJML as their replacement sometime in 80 I think. It was with the legend who is/was Lucy Nally. The interview took place at MUS. I wound up cal...
by Steve Dirksen
Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Ron Dykstra, GM of WCUZ, Obituary
Replies: 3
Views: 1806

Re: Ron Dykstra, GM of WCUZ, Obituary

One addition to Original's post. Ron, while running CUZ hired many and taught many more how to behave like a professional in an industry which doesn't exactly breed the type. While times change, throughout his time and beyond, the Grand Rapids market was a better place to be. I never worked with Ron...
by Steve Dirksen
Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Someone's got to say it, CONRAD'S BACK!
Replies: 9
Views: 2855

Re: Someone's got to say it, CONRAD'S BACK!

Congratulations Dave. I had a feeling you would land on your feet. Way to go!!
by Steve Dirksen
Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: West Michigan has lost a legendary media personality...
Replies: 5
Views: 2514

Re: West Michigan has lost a legendary media personality...

Len O'Kelly posted a nice tribute to him on Linked in.
by Steve Dirksen
Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:17 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Big Voice Guy...or Gal
Replies: 1
Views: 1452

Re: Big Voice Guy...or Gal

Pretty funny Reese. Lets look at who runs these stations and makes decisions. Exactly what do you expect?

I miss the days when you and Neil would shoot bottle rockets at our studio!
by Steve Dirksen
Thu Mar 12, 2020 8:26 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Vintage West Michigan TV / Radio Merch
Replies: 10
Views: 3346

Re: Vintage West Michigan TV / Radio Merch

I think I feel the same as Andy, but I have I-96, WOOD, and EZ 1057 gear. As well as several incarnations of W-Light, W-Lite, and WLHT between 84 and 98.
by Steve Dirksen
Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Topic: Robert Liggett passes...
Replies: 26
Views: 10191

Re: Robert Liggett passes...

Bob and Jim Jensen took what was a fledgling Liggett Broadcasting in 1984 and built it into a formidable organization in multiple markets. Bob and Jim were true competitors, good broadcasters, and great people to work with and for. There are plenty of stories that go back to the 80's and 90's succes...
by Steve Dirksen
Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WODJ Jingle Package
Replies: 11
Views: 5028

Re: WODJ Jingle Package

You haven't heard CHR until you hear me front sell the Spice Girls.