I hear a lot of people lamenting the death of news and radio shows in the face of internet competition. Whatever. As long as people live in one place, they’re going to want news about that place. And since it’s impossible for one paper to keep track of every place’s news, there will always always always be a genuine need for local news. I sincerely believe that if you solve that problem for people, they will pay you for it.
This photo gratuitously stolen from Mike and Dave's Facebook page.
Last Saturday, Mike and Dave’s Morning Grind, Saugatuck’s very own radio show, hosted my first radio interview. (If you’ve never heard them, check out this great article from the Holland Sentinel.) What a blast! I’ve been listening to them since I arrived, so it was an honor to receive the invite. Mike and Dave are hilarious. My only regret was that it couldn’t last longer. Thanks to everyone who listened in, including my sister, and few fine friends from Allegiance. Special thanks to my lovely wife for letting the boys listen too. When I got home, the youngest asked, “Daddy, how did you get home from in the computer?!”
In case you missed it, Mike and Dave game me permission to trim the audio and share it here. (Favorite moment? About 9:35 into the segment) This isn’t the full show, just my segment. If you want the full show, or if you want video and not just audio, check Mike and Dave’s Morning Grind website, or if that isn’t working, try their Livestream channel. I’ve occasionally had problems getting the player to work, but that’s where I pulled this recording, so I know it works at least part of the time. :)
If you’re a local, listen live! They broadcast on FM 92.7 from the Annex Coffee Shop in downtown Saugatuck right next to Coral Gables. A few of my friends enjoyed the show so much that they plan on becoming regular listeners even though they live as far a way as Minnesota, or even England. I hope you’ll join them and me, tuning in online Saturday mornings at 7:30am Eastern. I know first-hand that the guys read the chatroom during the show, so let’s give them something to talk about. Bonus points to anyone who can make Mike lose his train of thought.
P.S. – Here’s their Facebook page.
Thanks for the kind words, Pastor Rob. We were happy to have you and hope to have you back soon. You offered thought-provoking insight into what spiritual leadership means to a community like ours. Clearly, we only scratched the surface during our brief 20 minute interview. Mike and I can’t wait to talk with you again and take our discussion to the next level.
I look forward to it too. If you’ve got some time, I’d love to sit down with you and chat about the Morning Grind Facebook page. I think there are a couple quick changes we can make that will get you more viewers.
let’s do it.
I’m glad you were able to share this–there was some great discussion as well as fun banter.
And, your hair is rather beautiful.
Well, you both can just take two steps back. I’m a happily married man. :) Congratulations on the Children’s Book Award Committee.