I've been in Twin Ports radio close to twenty years. I started in November of 1995 on talk radio WEBC AM 560. I joined the Kool 101.7 staff in 1998 and became the Afternoon Drive personality in 2001. In 2005 I was honored to receive a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by the MINNESOTA ROCK AND COUNTRY HALL OF FAME, now the MID AMERICA MUSIC HALL OF FAME. I was born in Cleveland ohio and raised in Duluth. Although I've traveled to all but two of the fifty states, and lived in ten of them, I'm proud to call the Northland my home. Thank you for sharing part of your afternoon with me on Kool 101.7 over the years.
Rayman
Whatever Happened to the CD Longbox?
Popular in the late eighties through the early nineties, longboxes were nothing more than over-sized boxes with graphics, designed to catch your eye when you went shopping for a CD.
Free Cone Day At Dairy Queen Is March 16
Spring is right around the corner, and soon we'll have warm weather, and long lines at our favorite Dairy Queen.To start off the season, Dairy Queen is offering lucky customers free vanilla soft serve cones on Monday, March 16.
Things You Can Wash in Your Dishwasher Besides Dishes
The last time I tried to put something in our dishwasher, I found some of my grandson's toys in there. I guess that's his favorite hiding place.
It Might be Time to Dump These Older Tech Choices
Some people seem to always buy the latest technology item the day it goes on sale to the public. Others tend to shy away from technology, perfectly happy to keep what they've had for many years. I know people who still use a typewriter and rolodex!
Meeting to be Held on Crime Increase in Northern Wisconsin
Crime is everywhere in America, and some specific crimes are on the increase in Douglas County. The Douglas County Sheriffs Department is having a law enforcement awareness meeting to better inform and assist residents of Douglas County.
NASCAR is Fast Becoming an Embarrassment, Here’s Why [OPINION]
It's been an eventful opening week in NASCAR. NASCAR's opening shocker is in my opinion, their most crucial in their history. Suspending Kurt Busch amidst allegations of domestic violence is a violation of Mr. Busch's rights as an American. In our country, you are innocent until proven guilty.
Lesley Gore Dead at 68, Rayman Tells of His Interview and Meeting With Her [AUDIO]
Several years ago I was doing my show on Kool, and during a commercial break I caught "Lesley Gore tonight at the DECC" during the commercial for some event there. I thought to myself, I should interview her, I play her songs,why not?
Rayman’s Song of the Day-Stop Draggin My Heart Around by Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks
Petty met Nicks and asked him half-jokingly if he could write her a song that she could record for her first solo album. Petty didn't take her request seriously at first. Nicks reiterated her request a year later .
Did Amazon Bite Off More Than They Can Chew?
According to an article in today's Huffington Post, Amazon Prime deliveries regularly arrived late, especially during the holidays. They had the same problem the year before, although late deliveries were less in 2014 than in 2013.
Rayman’s Song of the day-Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners
Written by Dexys lead singer Kevin Rowland, trombone player Jim Paterson and guitarist Al Archer, this song was an enormous hit, going to #1 in America, the UK and Australia.
Rayman’s Song of the Day-Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett [VIDEO]
Buffett wrote this song in Key West, Florida after he finished a tour with his group, the Coral Reefer Band.
Own a Smart TV? Here’s How to Stop it From Eavesdropping On You
If you happen to own a Smart TV, it probably has voice commands which can be fun and useful too. Unfortunately, it can also monitor what you are saying when the TV is off.