My obsessive love of rock didn't surface until later in life -- around the same time I began learning electric guitar and listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix. I spent the next decade learning everything I could about rock. Along the way I found myself gravitating towards against-the-grain bands like Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse and Queens of the Stone Age. I began pursuing a career in radio after realizing I would be able to talk about music all day and get free CDs and concert tix. After grinding it out on the intern circuit, I landed a job at the Banana! I later became a writer for Loudwire.com and I'm currently the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Flint.
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When + How to See Rob Zombie’s ‘3 From Hell’ in a Michigan Theater
Rob Zombie's long-awaited sequel to the beloved horror film 'The Devil's Rejects' is finally hitting the big screen... but only for three showings... and only at one Flint theater.
It Costs Money to Call Animal Poison Control, but It Shouldn’t [OPINION]
My dog got into something he shouldn't have the other night and we called two different animal poison control numbers... both wanted a ridiculous amount of money.
Remember When Michael Moore Tried to Get Nike to Come to Flint? [VIDEO]
Michael Moore once campaigned pretty heavily to get Nike to set up shop here in Flint, and of course, he documented the whole thing.
Taco Bell Dumping Doritos Locos Tacos and Other Beloved Menu Items
I love Taco Bell, but sometimes it feels like I'm in an abusive relationship with them. This is one of those times.
25 Years of Rock: Submit Your Banana Memories Here
Banana 101.5 has been rocking Flint, Michigan for 25 years and we've had a great time doing it. We know our story, and now we want to hear yours.
Popeye’s New Chicken Sandwich is Causing Traffic Jams in Flint Township [PHOTO]
Everybody is raving about the new chicken sandwich at Popeye's. It appears that the only thing harder than getting into the restaurant is actually getting one of the sandwiches.
Play it Safe and Avoid Social Media Job Postings Like This
I've seen a drastic increase in job ads like this on social media the last few months. Here's why you should not trust them.
How to Hunt Down a Trip to Florida at the MI Renaissance Festival
Enter our Spy Academy at the Michigan Renaissance Festival and you could win an awesome trip to the Florida Renaissance Fest, complete with $500 cash and more.
Fire Whoever Makes These Awful ‘Friday the 13th’ Covers and Give Me Their Job
As a lifelong superfan of the 'Friday the 13th' series, I can't help but be sickened by the severe mismanagement of the brand when it comes to recent home video releases.
As a kid who grew up appreciating VHS cover artwork for exactly what it is -- artwork -- it pains me to see my beloved series handled so poorly...
Apple Set to Kill Off the iPhone 6 with September Update
Say all the things you want to say to your beloved iPhone 6, because Apple is aiming to lay it to rest in September.
Why Michigan is Considered Midwest When it’s Barely ‘Mid’ and Not at All ‘West’
For a very long time, Michigan's classification as being in the "midwest" has bothered me. I had a few theories on why this might be, which I discovered were mostly incorrect.
Facebook Gets Slapped with $5 Billion Fine Over 2018 Data Scandal
Facebook was hit with a record-breaking $5 Billion penalty by the Federal Trade Commission in response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.