Gonzo Live: Recent Episodes
John Gonzalez
In this podcast, Michael Gormley, founder of LayEvangelist.com and co-host of the Catching Foxes podcast talks about some of the things he will be addressing in his upcoming presentation in Grand Rapids. He wants men to come ready to learn and ready to engage in the Gospel.
He also talks about why Saints are happy, his issue with Corporate Elitism and how to start a men's bible study group.
Gormley has worked for the Church since 2005 in a variety capacities, including full-time parish ministry for 17 years until June of 2023 when he became the Mission Evangelist for Paradisus Dei. Today he works to equip ministry leaders with the Gospel of Jesus Christ for themselves, teaches them how to evangelize to others, and to make Catholic disciples. This work revolves around 3-day parish missions, as well as retreats for parish and school staff.
He will be one of four speakers at the KEPHA Catholic Men's Conference on March 9, 2024 at St. Robert Newminster Church in Ada, Michigan.
Learn more or register at buildingalegacy.org.
Host John Gonzalez is a life-long Catholic who has been reignited by his faith to use his skills as a Hall of Fame journalist to serve the Lord. He can be reached at michigangonzo@gmail.com. Follow him on Facebook at facebook.com/GRGonzo.
Welcome to Gonzo Live. My name is John “Gonzo” Gonzalez, a veteran journalist based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Podcast has been around since 2012 when I worked in radio and on a news website. Today, I’m doing my own thing. I have all of the same passions - baseball, craft beer and traveling the great state of Michigan. I hope you enjoy the show.. Feel free to reach out on all of the Social channels. I’m MichiganGonzo on Twitter and Instagram. And you can always email me: MichiganGonzo@gmail.com. Lastly, I would love it if you follow Behind the Mitten, a radio show and Podcast I co-host with my good friend, Amy Sherman.
On this Gonzo Live Podcast:
Warrior Wrestling
We run down several things to do this weekend and interview Leonard Brand, who is helping promote the Warrior Wrestling show at West Catholic High School. It takes place Saturday, March 25. VIP Fan Fest begins at 4 p.m. First Bell is at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information check out the show's website, warriorwrestling.net.
Other events:
Starkbierfest at Cedar Springs Brewing in Cedar Springs on Saturday, March 25 (2-9 p.m.)
Home, Sport & Garden Show in Port Huron, Saturday and Sunday.
Chilly, Blues & Brews East, about 40 teams face off at The BOB’s 8th annual chili cook-off and blues festival in downtown Grand Rapids. Hours are12-5 p.m.
And GR Beer Tours, which I am hosting this weekend. Other April events are available now.
Have a great weekend, friends.
On this podcast, journalist John Gonzalez interviews head brewer and co-owner Jamie Kidwell-Brix of Earthen Ales; head brewer and co-owner Tina Schuett of Rare Bird Brewpub; and head brewer Ellie Maddelein of Five Shore Brewing. They celebrate International Women's Collaboration Brew Day 2022 with the release of Confetti Trail, a double IPA at Five Shores. It will be released the week of March 21.
John Gonzalez of MLive sits down with Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe, which has three shows Thanksgiving weekend at The Listening Room in Grand Rapids. Each show has a specific theme. The concerts are Nov. 27, 29 and 30, 2019.
John Gonzalez of MLive.com interviews Richard "Cheech" Marin of Cheech & Chong fame. He talks about Michigan being the 10th state in the U.S. to legalize the recreational use of Marijuana, and much more. Cheech & Chong perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 2018 at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. More information at https://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/shows/2018/12/Cheech-&-Chong.html
John Gonzalez of MLive.com talks to musician Keller Williams about his new Tom Petty-inspired project, Keller Williams’ PettyGrass. The tour makes a stop at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe on September 20, 2018. The show will feature Keller, joined by The Hillbenders, performing select covers in a bluegrass style. Williams will be touring this fall in support of his forthcoming album, SANS, which is set for release on October 19. He turns to Michigan for a show with the Keller Williams Duo on Nov. 10 at The Ark in Ann Arbor.
Learn more about Keller at https://kellerwilliams.net/
Rick Muniz, the principal of San Juan Diego Academy of Wyoming, joins John Gonzalez of MLive on Justin Barclay's "West Michigan Live." On the show Rick talks about the mission of the Academy (K-8th Grade), and he also shares info about the upcoming San Juan Diego Golf Scramble, Aug. 31 at Gleneagle Golf Club in Hudsonville. More details at https://sanjuandiegoacademy.com/ This segment aired Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 on WOOD Radio.
John Gonzalez talks to friends of the Bimini Brothers at the Bow-Tie Tavern in Sparta. This Podcast was recorded May 2, 2018. The band performs its 35th Anniversary Farewell Show on May 5 at the DeltaPlex. More details at https://www.facebook.com/BiminiBrothers/
John Gonzalez talks talk to Biff and Tad about their upcoming show May 5, 2018 at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. It is the 35th anniversary show of the Bimini Brothers. More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/1510588392573485/
In this Podcast, John Gonzalez interviews guitarist Mike Scheuchzer of MercyMe. (It was recorded April 3, 2018.)
They talk about the movie "I Can Only Imagine," as well as the current "MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North Live' Tour." The tour stops April 8, 2018, at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
On baseball (Listen at 2:45): We talk about his last name, which is pronounced Soyt-ZER, and how someone once thought he was Max Scherzer, formerly of the Detroit Tigers. (Mike is a Texas Rangers fan: "It's hard to call that baseball these days.").
On 'I Can Only Imagine' song/movie (Listen at 6:13): "For 25 years I've heard Bart Millard say, you know, I saw my dad turn into a monster into to my best friend. Literally, Jesus didn't just his heart, he changed everything about the man. That's what the movie is mostly about. It's about what led to Bart writing the song, which was him imagining what his dad was now experiencing in heaven. It was easier to think about that than to think about the empty room down the hallway."
Listening to the song for the first time (Listen at 8:43): "We were riding down the road in the bus, and he was like, 'I got an idea for a song.' Grab your guitar..... It wasn't the right vibe for him. I was trying to make it like "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2 ... A couple days later we were working on our independent record 'The Workshop Project' and ....we had like 9 songs recorded, and we really felt like we needed a 10th song. Then Jim was goofing around on the piano, and he played that lick, and Bart said that's the vibe I'm looking for.... He was singing and we were putting in the chords behind it. We weren't putting a whole lot of effort into writing it. It was something that been on his heart for 10 years. For it to come out so quickly was only because it had been on his heart for so long."
Bart had moved on (Listen at 10:38): "We, as a band, didn't even play the song for like 8-9 months after we wrote it. We thought it was a song for Bart; it was going to mean a lot to him and therapy for him. We didn't think it would connect with anyone else."
Faith-based movies (Listen at 13:00): "I Can Only Imagine" has been a surprise hit at the box office, grossing $55 million in 3 weeks. It is one of three faith-based movies on the market, and national media is paying attention. Scheuchzer said a recent ABC-TV report surprised him. "They were talking about the weekend box office (after week 2), and the reporter said 'I Can Only Imagine' is still hanging in there and Hollywood is scratching their head. And the journalist said this is obviously an untapped market for Hollywood."
Learn more about MercyMe at mercyme.org.
Van Andel Arena info https://vanandelarena.com/schedule/mercyme-and-tenth-avenue-north-live
On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Jessica Shepherd of MLive talk to comedian Kathleen Madigan about her upcoming Michigan stops as part of her "Boxed Wine & Bigfoot" tour. She performs at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids on Jan 26, 2018; the City Opera House in Traverse City on Jan. 27; and Island Resort & Casino in Harris (near Escanaba) on March 9-10. Tour info at http://www.kathleenmadigan.com/
Show Notes:
Drinking red wine all day
Upcoming shows in Michigan, including an ice-fishing trip in March.
Detroit Metro Airport is a perfect place for a date
Tom Brady, and his hand injury
Roseanne reboot; doing a sitcom
Oprah as president
Read our Michigan stories at MLive.com http://topics.mlive.com/tag/lifeandculture/
On Michigan Weekend Recap Episode 1 (recorded Jan. 22, 2018 at Mitten Brewing Company in Grand Rapids), host John Gonzalez of MLive.com welcomes co-workers John Serba and Jessica Shepherd. John is the resident curmudgeon/movie critic; Jessica is a reporter who follows what's happening in our state. Additional guests are Max Trierweiler and Chris Andrus of Mitten Brewery Co.
Show Notes:
0.00-8:50 -- John, Jessica and Serba talk about the AFC and NFC Championship games.
8:50-18:02 -- Chris and Max talk about Oprah Winfrey's surprise appearance on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Mitten Brewing Co.
18:02-29:19 -- John Serba talks Oscar nominations, which come out on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. They also recap the SAG awards.
Learn more about Oprah's appearance at http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/01/post_127.html
Learn more about Mitten Brewing Co. at https://www.facebook.com/mittenbrewingco/
Follow John Gonzalez at https://twitter.com/MichiganGonzo
Follow John Serba at https://twitter.com/johnserba
Follow Jessica Shepherd at https://twitter.com/JessShepSaginaw
In this Podcast, John Gonzalez of MLive.com talks to Rockford, Michigan native Ginger Zee about "Natural Disaster: I Cover Them. I Am One." ($26.99, Kingswell/Disney Book Group), released today (Dec. 5, 2017). In the book she talks about failed relationships, her struggles with depression and how she checked herself into a mental hospital before joining ABC-TV.
John and Ginger talk about why the ABC meteorologist wrote this memoir.
Ginger has a book signing at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Barnes & Noble at Woodland Mall, 3195 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512.
Learn more about Ginger at https://www.facebook.com/gingerzeetv/
Learn more about the book at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/natural-disaster-ginger-zee/1126368602?st=SEM&sid=BNB_DRS_DSA+-+Catch+All_00000000&2sid=Google_b&sourceId=SEGoS210&gclid=CjwKCAiApJnRBRBlEiwAPTgmxMb-p-wBFoYIy-F6P-mXqm-HklEyO8jGZ_YacqchzoNYISCmV7USZxoCoUEQAvD_BwE#/
On Aug. 21, 2017, John Gonzalez of MLive interviews Michigan author Doug Stanton about the USS Indianapolis and his book "In Harm's Way." The wreckage of the US Navy warship was discovered Aug. 18, 2017. It had been missing for 72 years.
John also talks to Doug about "Horse Soldiers," another book that will be released as a movie in January of 2018.
And they talk about the Traverse City-based National Writers Series.
More information at http://dougstanton.com/
Read John's MLive story: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/08/discovery_of_uss_indianpolis_w.html
John Gonzalez of MLive interviews Chad Butler, drummer of the Switchfoot. The band is on 'The Looking for Summer Tour' with Lifehouse.
The tour makes a stop July 31, 2017 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park as part of the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts series.
More info on the series at http://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/summer-concerts-at-meijer-gardens/
More info on the tour and on Switchfoot at http://switchfoot.com/
John Gonzalez of MLive talks to Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen about the 2017 North American tour.
Def Leppard performs April 17, 2017 with Poison and Tesla at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Learn more about the show at https://vanandelarena.com/schedule/def-leppard-featuring-poison-tesla
Follow the band at http://www.defleppard.com/
In this special Podcast, John Gonzalez of MLive interviews Grand Rapids comedian Mollie Rehner, who performs in the sketch comedy duo Rehner & Nixon.
Based in Chicago, the duo is one of comedy's hottest sketch shows that really focuses on life from a young woman's perspective. They have traveled all over the country with original songs, dynamic characters and interactive horse play.
"We like to say we're fun, fresh and fearless comedians. Our shows are super fun, and really high energy. Katie and I excel in our character work; we have super physical characters and so many wigs. We're fun," she said.
Mollie is a graduate of the former Rogers High School (now Wyoming HS), and Michigan State University. She is a former promotions intern at the West Michigan Whitecaps and also worked at Fifth Third Ballpark as on-field reporter.
"My roots are in Grand Rapids; I am so excited to be performing in my hometown," Rehner said.
The show is at 7:30 p.m. March 18, 2017 at Dog Story Theater, 7 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States. Admission is FREE. Also performing: The comedy duo Boxfan and sketch comedy team The Don’t We Boys.
More info at https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/rehner-nixon-mcrau-dont-we-boys/
More info on Rehner & Nixon at https://www.facebook.com/RehnerNixon/
John Gonzalez of MLive talks to multi-instrumental/Acoustic Dance artist Keller Williams about his upcoming tour dates, as well as a March 17, 2017 show at The Intersection in Grand Rapids. (He also performs March 16 at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor.)
They also talk about The Accidentals, the Traverse City band on Sony Masterworks. The trio just released its first single for the label, which is titled "KW" -- yes, it was inspired by Keller.
Find out what to expect from his live shows, and what's next for his career.
More info on the Ann Arbor show: http://www.blindpigmusic.com/calendar.html#!/events/822
More info on the GR show: http://sectionlive.com/event/keller-williams/
More info on Keller Williams: http://kellerwilliams.net/
This interview was recorded March 10, 2017.
PHOTO: By Steve Mack/used with permission
Are you excited to see the "Rent" 20th Anniversary Tour? It will be in Michigan for 16 performances in three cities -- Grand Rapids, East Lansing and Detroit (March 14-26, 2017).
In the cast is West Bloomfield, Michigan native Danny Harris Kornfeld, who plays one of the leads, Mark Cohen, who is also the show's narrator.
In this interview with John Gonzalez of MLive, Danny talks about his humble beginnings (he played the baby bird in "Are You My Mother?" in preschool) all the way to Syracuse University. He also talks about what makes this 20th anniversary tour so special.
More on Danny at https://www.dannykornfeld.com/
More on Rent at http://rentontour.net/
Links to show details in:
Grand Rapids (March 14-16) at https://broadwaygrandrapids.com/rent
East Lansing (March 17-19) at https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/rent
Detroit (March 21-26) at http://www.broadwayindetroit.com/shows/rent
John Gonzalez of MLive interviewed country singer and "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery on his tour bus before his concert on Jan. 28, 2016 at the Kalamazoo State Theatre.
More on Scotty McCreery at http://www.scottymccreery.com/
John Gonzalez of MLive and the Behind the Mitten radio show appears every Saturday on WZZM-TV13 in Grand Rapids. Here he talks about some events going on in Michigan (July 18-19), and he also previews Behind the Mitten.
More on his radio show, which he co-hosts with Amy Sherman, at http://behindthemitten.com/
Chef, author, Northern Michigan enthusiast Mario Batali (ABC's "The Chew") was on WKLT's "Omelette and Friends" radio show on July 7, 2015, in Traverse City.
He talked about why he loves for all of Northern Michigan. "Michigan is a completely cool place," he said on the show.
Mario was recently at the National Cherry Festival for the "Weird Al" Yankovic concert, which he said was an "extremely groovy show."
He also talks about hanging with The Edge of U2, who recently visited the area. What did he think about Northern Michigan?
"We have won a longtime fan. He loved the place. He loved the food; he loved everything about it. He loved the lake. He loved listening to you guys on the radio in the morning when we went to play golf."
More on Mario Batali at http://www.mariobatali.com/
More on "Omelette & Friends" at http://wklt.com/omelette-and-friends/
The Voice 2015: Joshua Davis of Traverse City is a Top 6 contestant on NBC TV's "The Voice." He performs again on May 4, 2015. He is on Team Adam Levine. In this interview he talks to John Gonzalez of MLive about his theater background, as well as his decision to stick to songs he feels best represent his sing-songwriter style.
The Voice 2015: Joshua Davis is a Traverse City resident and former Lansing resident who just made it to the Top 10 of NBC TV's "The Voice." He performs again on April 20, 2015. He is on Team Adam Levine. This week he is mentored by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics. In this interview he talks to John Gonzalez of MLive about his influences, his favorite Michigan brewery and how "nuts" it is to perform with a live audience.
The Voice 2015: Joshua Davis is a Traverse City resident and former Lansing resident who just made it to the Top 12 of NBC TV's "The Voice." He performs again on April 13, 2015.
John Gonzalez of MLive in Michigan talks to Joshua Davis of "The Voice" 2015. The Michigan native appeared on the Season 8 premiere (Feb. 23, 2015). He sang Dylan's "I Shall Be Released," which caused Adam Levin and Blake Shelton to turn their chairs as potential mentors. Joshua chose Team Blake. This audio post podcast begins with a snippet of his performance. Listen at the 52 second mark for a full interview with Joshua.
Realtor Doug Houseworth of Alanson in Northern Michigan wrote a blog recently for Pure Michigan about his 12 poems dedicated to four seasons in Michigan. It took him four decades to write a series of 12 poems to match 12 photos, one for each month.
Doug talked to MLive's John Gonzalez about the reaction he received regarding the blog, which was posted Jan. 26, 2015.
Here is the Pure Michigan post: An Ode to Michigan's 4 Spectacular Seasons
http://www.michigan.org/blog/guest-blogger/an-ode-to-michigans-four-spectacular-seasons/
Comedian Frank Caliendo appeared Sept. 25, 2014, on The Huge Show. He talked about his many impersonations, and even did a few voices for Bill "Huge" Simonson. Listen to his impression of Morgan Freeman, who is talking about Derek Jeter's final game. Caliendo performs Oct. 10, 2014, at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center. More details at http://fhfineartscenter.com/indexday.html
John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are leading a bus trip to the Microwbrew & Music Festival, Aug. 22 and 23, from Grand Rapids to Traverse City. Cost is $100 per person, which includes VIP ticket to the festival and round trip accommodations on a deluxe Motor Coach. John and Amy talked to event organizer Sam Porter of Porter House Productions. More details at http://promotemichigannews.blogspot.com/2014/07/deluxe-motor-coach-trip-now-available.html
Amy Sherman of the "Great American Brew Trail" joined John Gonzalez on his "Going Gonzo Show" podcast. The show was recorded July 22, 2014. The two of them are co-hosting a motor coach bus trip to the Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival on Aug. 22-23, 2014. The roundtrip tour departs from Grand Rapids and returns to GR each day. More details at http://promotemichigannews.blogspot.com/2014/07/deluxe-motor-coach-trip-now-available.html
John Gonzalez spoke with New York Times Best selling author Doug Stanton, a native of Traverse City who is the founder of the National Writers Series. Appearing during the National Cherry Festival will be author Diana Gabaldon, who is know for her wildly popular Outlander series. The speaking engagement/conversation is July 7, 2014 at the City Opera House. More details at http://nationalwritersseries.org/ More details about Doug Stanton at dougstanton.net
John Gonzalez recorded this podcast on June 5, 2014, while driving SB on I-75 near Grayling, Michigan. His producer Judi put it online. National Doughnut Day 2014 is Friday, June 6.
John Gonzalez catches up with his producer, Judi. They have not talked a lot since he has been on the road searching for Michigan's Best Doughnut for MLive. This podcast was recorded March 28, 2014.
John Gonzalez interviewed Steven Curtis Chapman, who is on his "The Glorious Unfolding" tour with The Afters and Josh Wilson. He performs March 13, 2014 in Grand Rapids and March 14 in Flint.
John Gonzalez of MLive and his producer Judi catch up with Emily Richett of Richett Media. She was a regular guest co-host on the show every Tuesday. She has some exciting news to share! More on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow More on Emily at http://richettmedia.com/
John Gonzalez of MLive talks to Paul Starr of I'm a Beer Hound and Stephanie Moon of the Lansing Lugnuts about the April 5, 2014 "Beerfest at the Ballpark" at Cooley Law School Stadium. John Gonzalez is host of the "Going Gonzo Show." https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
Scott Graham of the Michigan Brewers Guild was a guest on the "Going Gonzo Show" on Feb. 18, 2014 and talked about this weekend's Michigan Winter Beer Festival in Comstock Park. More on the festival at http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/02/2014_winter_beer_festival_orga.html#incart_river More on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
John Gonzalez of MLive.com talks to Amy Sherman of "Amy on the Trail" about the debut of the Terra Tavern Burger on Feb. 20, 2014. They are co-hosting the event at 5 p.m. as part of "Cool Brews. Hot Eats" 2014 and GR Beer Week. More details on GR Beer Week at http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2014/02/gr_beer_week_2014_complete_lis.html#incart_river More on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
John Gonzalez of MLive talked to Paul Beachnau, the executive director of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau. They participated in the Frosty 5k as part of AlpenFrost, Feb. 8, 2014. John talked to Paul about tourism in Gaylord, as well as all the winter activities you can do. Gaylord leads the lower peninsula with more 139 inches of snow this season. And counting. They also talked about John's quest run 14 5ks in 2014. More details on Gaylord event and activities at http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/ More on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
MLive's John Gonzalez catches up with his producer, Judi, about her experience at the Groundhog Day Marathon in Grand Rapids. He also talks "American Idol" 2014, which begins Hollywood Week today.
John Gonzalez of MLive interviewed Lauren Solomon of Clinton Township, who appeared on this year's Season 18 of "The Bachelor." She was eliminated on Week 4 after being turned down for a kiss by bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis. She is a composer and former broadcasting/journalism student at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. More on the Bachelor: http://topics.mlive.com/tag/the-bachelor/index.html More on the Going Gonzo Show: https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
John Gonzalez of MLive and Amy Sherman of the Great American Brew Trail got a chance to meet up with Garry Boyd of HopCat to preview the 6th Anniversary Party and the limited edition release of Oil Rigger Russian Imperial Stout. The release party begins at noon Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. A crack fry eating contest is planned in the afternoon. More details at http://hopcatgr.com/ or on MLive.com http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/gonzo_show_art_craft_beerfest.html
On today's "Going Gonzo Show," John Gonzalez of MLive talks to Paul Starr of I'm a Beer Hound. They run down some upcoming beer events, including the Art & Craft BeerFest (Jan. 31, Feb. 1) in Lansing, and Beer and Bacon (Jan. 27 & 28) in Mason and Jackson. John also talks about the 6th Anniversary Celebration at HopCat (Jan. 25) in Grand Rapids.
John Gonzalez of MLive talked to Megan Stern (Molly) and Luke Smith (Smee) of "Peter and the Starcatcher" on Jan. 22, 2014. The production is in Michigan for shows Jan. 22-26 at the Wharton Center in East Lansing. More on the show at http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/peter-and-the-starcatcher More from John Gonzalez of MLive at http://www.mlive.com/lansing-entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/gonzo_show_peter_and_the_starc.html
John Gonzalez of MLive talked to Jeff Daniels in advance of his Michigan performances, which take him to 7 cities in 10 days, beginning with a show Jan. 23, 2014, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. On this exclusive podcast for MLive.com, the Chelsea, Michigan, native talks about how he got his start in acting while at Central Michigan University, what would have happened had he not went to New York to pursue acting, his beloved Detroit Tigers and his 2014 movie, "Dumb and Dumber To." More on Jeff Daniels at MLive.com: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/01/jeff_daniels_on_newsroom_emmy.html#incart_river Follow John's show at Going Gonzo Show on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
John Gonzalez, entertainment writer for MLive, talked to Meg George of the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center about the upcoming Addams Family Musical, which will stop at 3 p.m. Jan. 26, 2014. More info at http://fhfineartscenter.com/indexday.html More info on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
John Gonzalez of MLive interview John Sanders, who plays Black Stache in "Peter and The Starcatcher." The Broadway play makes its way to the Wharton Center in East Lansing next week. Performances are Jan. 22-26, 2014. More on "Peter and the Starcatcher" at http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/peter-and-the-starcatcher Read Gonzo's blog on MLive.com at http://blog.mlive.com/goinggonzo/index.html
On Jan. 14, 2014, John Gonzalez of MLive checked in with his producer, Judi Jaekel. They talked to listeners about the new season of "American Idol," which begins at 8 p.m. Jan. 15-16, 2014, on Fox. And they talked about John's New Year's Resolutions, to run 14 5K races and lose 20 pounds by mid March. For more on the Going Gonzo Show, check out John's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow For John's Blog on MLive, go to http://blog.mlive.com/goinggonzo/index.html
Good afternoon, everyone. Are you ready for this crazy weather in Michigan? We have continuous updates at http://www.mlive.com/weather/ Check out my Going Gonzo Show, weekdays at 1 p.m. on www.Facebook/GoingGonzoShow Here is special Sunday Edition.
Ben Darcie, beer expert/enthusiast and founder of Experience Beer West Michigan, was a guest of the "Going Gonzo Show" on Jan. 3, 2014. He and I'm a Beer Hound founder Paul Starr presented the Top 25 Michigan beers, which appears on the Beer Hound website. It was busy news day, so host John Gonzalez let Ben and Paul present this detailed podcast. This segment runs down beers No. 9-25. Complete list: http://www.imabeerhound.com/the-top-michigan-beer-lists/the-top-25-michigan-beers.html More on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
John Gonzalez talked to motocross champ and X Games legend Travis Pastrana on his Going Gonzo Show. Pastrana is touring in early 2014 on his "Nitro Circus Live Tour." He performs with his extreme sports friends in the Detroit area on Jan. 12 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. More details on Gonzo's MLive blog: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/gonzo_show_jan_2_travis_pastra.html More on the Gonzo show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
On Dec. 20, 2013, John Gonzalez interviewed Night Ranger drummer Kelly Keagy on his "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW radio in Grand Rapids. Night Ranger and Cheap Trick perform Dec. 28, 2013, at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. More on the concert: http://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/new_entertainment.aspx More on the Going Gonzo Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
Mike Griffith, MLive's Spartan beat reporter, talked to John Gonzalez of the "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW radio in Grand Rapids (12-26-13). Griffith updates readers/listeners about the suspension of Michigan State University's captain and linebacker Max Bullough, only days before MSU takes on Stanford in the Rose Bowl. A release was sent to media after midnight on Christmas Day. Bullough did not travel with the team to California. http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/12/michigan_state_suspended_middl.html Read Griffith's latest developments on this story at http://www.mlive.com/spartans/
Amy Sherman of the Great American Brew Trail TV show stopped by the "Going Gonzo Show" to talk about some Christmas and seasonal beers to try in 2013. Of course, all the recommended beers are from Michigan. More on GABT: http://www.greatamericanbrewtrail.com/ More on the Going Gonzo Show: https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
Rockford, Michigan, native Ginger Zee was recently named the new meteorologist at ABC's "Good Morning America." She replaces Sam Champion. She appeared on the "Going Gonzo Show" with John Gonzalez and special co-host Scott Winters on WJRW-AM (1340). The interview aired on 12/16/13. More on the "Going Gonzo Show" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow More on Ginger Zee at MLive.com: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/12/ginger_zee_talks_about_her_fir.html
Michael Bolton talked to John Gonzalez on the "Going Gonzo Show," which airs on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bolton performs Dec. 5 at the Macomb Music Theatre in Mt. Clemens, and Dec. 7 at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan. Bolton talked about his love for Motown music, and his upcoming film project on the rebuilding of Detroit. More on the project, via MLive.com: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/detroit/index.ssf/2013/11/grammy_award_winner_michael_bo.html
Michael Schafer, a.k.a. The Wine Counselor, made an appearance on the "Going Gonzo Show" on Nov. 22, 2013, to talk about his appearances at the 6th annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival. Here is segment 1. The GG Show airs at 1 p.m. weekdays on WJRW-AM (1340). More on The Wine Counselor at http://winecounselor.net/
Former "Bachelor" star Ben Flajnik, who is a winemaker in California, was in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the International Wine, Beer & Food Festival. While in Grand Rapids, he made the media circuit on TV and Radio. His last appearance was on the "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340). He had three wines from his California Envolve Winery available for sampling — Sonoma Mountain Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir — at the Siegel Jewelers booth on Nov. 21, 2013. This is Segment 1 of the "Gonzo" show. It aired on Nov. 21. More on Envolve Winery: http://www.envolvewinery.com/
John Gonzalez of MLive.com interviewed Chris Stevens, who plays Sky in the Broadway musical "Mamma Mia!" The interview was recorded Nov. 7, 2013. The tour makes a stop Nov. 15-17, 2013 in East Lansing, Michigan. More on tour: http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/mamma-mia
John Gonzalez talked to owner Adam Oliver at Bernie O's in North Muskegon for his "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids. Gonzo was on the road for MLive.com, searching for Michigan's Best Pizza. Scott Winters was his guest host on Nov. 11, 2013. More on the search: http://topics.mlive.com/tag/michigan-pizza/index.html
Halloween 2013: The "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids celebrated Halloween on Oct. 31. Segment 1 was a set up for what was about to unfold. Our producer, Judi Jaekel, is being set up for a surprise visit by characters from The Haunt in GR. These are the same characters who scared the you know what out of her last week. Host John Gonzalez sets everything up. He tells her that his friend Carlos Sanchez will come in later in the hour to talk about Halloween Birthdays. While she is getting Carlos from the lobby, the scary characters will be waiting for her in the studio. Segment 1 just begins to set it all up. More on the Going Gonzo Show at http://www.1340wjrw.com/common/more.php?m=102&is_corp=0&r=61&title=goinggonzo
Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys will perform a special Halloween show, Oct. 31, at Founder's Brewery in Grand Rapids. The show begins at 9 p.m. with the Fuzzrites, followed by Delilah and the guys performing a special tribute to Cheap Trick, and then closing with Hot Love of Toledo. Listen to Delilah and J. of The Fuzzrites on the Going Gonzo Show on WJRW-AM (1340) talk about what inspired this crazy show. By the way, admission is free! More details: http://www.1340wjrw.com/common/page.php?pt=Delilah+DeWylde+on+%27The+Going+Gonzo+Show%27&id=26253&is_corp=0
Emmy Award-winning news correspondent John Quiñones, host of ABC's "What Would You Do?", who will deliver the keynote address at the Ferris Foundation for Excellence Benefit on Nov. 1 in Grand Rapids. He spoke to David Jaconette (Oct. 24, 2013) on his "Soundoff West Michigan" show on WJRW-AM (1340). Joining him was John Gonzalez of MLive.com and the "Going Gonzo Show." Quiñones talked about his humble beginnings in San Antonio; he said he supports the Foundation's efforts to provide scholarship assistance to students as well as financial support for faculty study and service. For more info on the event, visit http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/foundation/benefit.htm
Stormcloud Brewing co-owner Rick Schmitt talks to John Gonzalez of MLive.com and WJRW radio.
Emma Rosauer, Hunger Response Director for Access of West Michigan, was a guest on the "Going Gonzo Show" on Oct. 10, 2013. Access is the community partner of the Mary Chapin Carpenter/Shawn Colvin show at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, also Oct. 10. Access of West Michigan began in 1981 in response to federal government cutbacks for social services programs. A group of faith-based and community leaders recognized the need for central coordination of services in order to prevent duplication and maximize resources. More info: http://accessofwestmichigan.org/ The "Going Gonzo Show" airs on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids.
Gary Jones, Park Manager of the Waterloo State Recreational Area in Michigan, talked to John Gonzalez about how his park. It is the biggest state park in the Lower Peninsula. Gary appeared Oct. 7, 2013 on the Going Gonzo Show. The Mill Lake clean up was part of Michigan Cares for Tourism. http://www.gvsu.edu/michigancaresfortourism/
Andy Holtgrieve of Domestic Problems appeared on the Going Gonzo Show on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids, Oct. 4, 2013. His band performed as part of ArtPrize at Rosa Parks Circle. Host John Gonzalez talked to him about the '90s music scene in Grand Rapids, as well as one DP's signature songs "My Only Love." More on the Going Gonzo Show: http://www.1340wjrw.com/common/more.php?m=102&is_corp=0&r=61&title=goinggonzo
On Oct. 1, Sam Cernigilia of Fruitport, Michigan, made it past the Blind Auditions of The Voice 2013 to land on Team Blake. He talked about his pick for a coach (Team Blake over Team Cee-lo); and of his sister Emmy, who is battling Batten's Disease. More on Sam at MLive.com and his hometown newspaper, the Muskegon Chronicle. http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/10/locals_express_excitement_over.html#incart_river
Meg George of the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center talked to John Gonzalez of the "Going Gonzo Show" on Sept. 25 about the upcoming season. The new season kicks off Oct. 10 with acoustic show featuring Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Forest-Hills-Fine-Arts-Center/129191833781508
In early September, the new Downtown Market Grand Rapids opened with many indoor vendors, including a temporary location for Rylee's Ace Hardware. They stocked the market with discount Fiestaware. The Fiesta Pantry opened Sept. 6, and in first 4 days, most of it was gone. There are still several pieces left, said Rylee's Lori Terpstra. She estimates about 85 percent is gone. And they are expecting another shipment soon. The discount store offers great deals for slightly blemished items. Fiesta is highly collectible. On Sept. 6, 2013, John Gonzalez of MLive.com and WJRW radio interview Rylee's Lori Terpstra. More info about Rylee's at: https://www.facebook.com/ryleesace
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John Gonzalez of MLive.com is searching for Michigan's Best Brewery. He has been on the road for 9 days; his trip ends Sept. 22, 2013 in Big Rapids. Results will be posted Sept. 24 on http://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/ He is traveling with Amy Sherman of TV's the "Great American Brew Trail." Fritz Klug of MLive is the designated driver/photographer. Follow the discussion live at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22. http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/09/michigans_best_brewery_qa_ask.html
Interview with Richard App of Richard App Gallery on WJRW-AM 1340's the "Going Gonzo Show," Sept. 3, 2013. He said the "You Are Awesome" idea came to life when Jennifer Jurgens, a Spring Lake (Michigan) resident, spotted a kid standing on a busy corner with a handwritten, cardboard sign. He wasn't asking for help, prayers or money. His sign simply read "You are Awesome!" Spread the word. More info: https://www.facebook.com/YouAreAwesomeGR And more info on A Flash Mob of Awesomeness, which is Sept. 20 during ArtPrize: https://www.facebook.com/events/711179978909240/
John Gonzalez interviewed Steven Moskwa, who owns the Yankee Rebel Tavern and Horn's Bar on Mackinac Island. John traveled there Aug. 26-28, 2013 as part of this "Experience Michigan" series for MLive.com. The interview aired on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids.
Country/pop singer Annie Wildgen has been writing and recording in Nashville in 2013. She returned to her home state of Michigan in August to do a few shows. Here is her current song, "Never Comes Easy." More info: www.facebook.com/AnnieWildgenMusic
Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan stopped by the "Going Gonzo" show on July 22, 2013 to talk about Michigan Craft Beer Month and National Ice Cream Month! She brought in New Holland Dragon's Milk and a Founder's Porter to mix with two Hudsonville ice creams. The "Going Gonzo Show" airs from 1-2 p.m. weekdays on WJRW-AM (1340). On Mondays is joined by Scott Winters. More on Gonzo: http://www.1340wjrw.com/common/more.php?m=102&is_corp=0&r=61&title=goinggonzo More on Dianna: http://promotemichigan.com/
John Gonzalez and Joe Jason filled in for The Huge Show on July 2, 2013, and they interviewed Detroit Tigers great Darrell Evans, who played on the World Series championship team in 1984. John asked Darrell when he knew the team, which opened the season 35-5, would be a World Series contender. Darrell Evans will appear at Fifth Third Ballpark on July 5 in Grand Rapids. The first 1,000 fans will get Darrell Evans Bobbleheads. More info about the game at WhitecapsBaseball.com: http://westmichigan.whitecaps.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t582
More info on The Huge Show: http://www.wbbl.com/common/more.php?m=102&is_corp=0&r=41&title=thehugeshow
John Gonzalez of MLive.com interviews author Dave Lorenz of Travel Michigan about the growth of Traverse City and the National Cherry Festival. Dave is also the co-host of a Travel Michigan radio show, which airs in many markets in the state, including WJR-AM in Detroit and WJRW-AM in Grand Rapids. The segment originally aired July 1, 2013 on John's "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids.
More on the National Cherry Festival: http://www.cherryfestival.org/
More on Travel Michigan/Pure Michigan: http://www.michigan.org/
More on John Gonzalez and MLive.com:
http://blog.mlive.com/goinggonzo/index.html
More on WJRW: http://www.1340wjrw.com/
John Gonzalez of MLive.com interviews author Doug Stanton ("In Harm's Way," "Horse Soldiers") about the National Writers Series, which has a big event July 2, 2013 (featuring Mitch Albom), as part of the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. The segment originally aired July 1, 2013 on John's "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids.
More on the National Cherry Festival: http://www.cherryfestival.org/
More on the National Writers Series: http://nationalwritersseries.org/
More on Doug Stanton:
http://www.dougstanton.net/
More on John Gonzalez and MLive.com:
http://blog.mlive.com/goinggonzo/index.html
More on WJRW: http://www.1340wjrw.com/
John Gonzalez of MLive.com interviews Torrey Bingham of Cru Cellars of Frankfort, Michigan. Cru is a new wine tasting room and restaurant that John discovered while "Experiencing Michigan" and Benzie County. The segment originally aired June 27, 2013 on John's Going Gonzo Show on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids.
More on Benzie County: http://www.visitbenzie.com/
More on Crue Cellars: http://www.crucellarsmichigan.com/
More on MLive.com's "Experiencing Michigan": http://topics.mlive.com/tag/experience-michigan/index.html
More on WJRW: http://www.1340wjrw.com/
Tim Allen just turned 60, and he THOUGHT he was going to celebrate by going to see a movie. But his friends hired a marching band to show up at the theater and play for him before the movie started. (They had rented out the entire theater for a private showing of "Man of Steel". TMZ has the video. After the band plays, you can hear Tim joking that they won't be showing the movie after all.)
John Gonzalez of MLive.com and The Going Gonzo Show on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids is on the search for Michigan's Best Burger. He talks about Day 1, 2 and 3, and what's in store for Day 4. Follow his adventure here: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/06/michigans_best_burger_day_4_it.html
Rockford, Michigan native and ABC Meteorologist Ginger Zee was kind enough to talk to John Gonzalez (June 3, 2013) on his "Going Gonzo Show" on Grand Rapids talk radio station WJRW-AM (1340). The weekend "Good Morning America" weather anchor talked about losing colleague/storm chaser Tim Samaras in the recent tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma. John Gonzalez, who also works at MLive.com and Ginger's hometown newspaper, The Grand Rapids, has known Ginger since she worked at WOOD-TV8 in GR. They were joined on the show by Scott Winters, a longtime radio host. Here is Ginger's story, "Remembering Tim Samaras": http://abcnews.go.com/US/remembering-tim-samaras-veteran-storm-chaser-killed-okla/story?id=19309689#.UayjdTdz63M
Will it be Kree Harrison or Candice Glover? Who will win "American Idol" 2013 on May 16, 2013. Here are the predictions I made on "Gravy in the Morning," which airs on HOT-FM (105.3) in Grand Rapids. More on Gravy: https://www.facebook.com/GravyInTheMorning More on "American Idol" on MLive.com: http://www.mlive.com/tv/index.ssf/2013/05/american_idol_2013_finale_reca.html
The judges fight after judge Len Goodman gives Kellie Pickler a low score for her paso doble on Week 8 of DWTS Season 16. Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli gave her perfect 10 scores; Len gave her a 7! More on "Dancing with the Stars" on MLive.com: http://www.mlive.com/tv/index.ssf/show_dancing_with_the_stars/index.html
Who is the likely contestant to exit "Dancing with the Stars" 2013 on Latin Night? It has to be comedian Andy Dick, right? John Gonzalez recaps "DWTS" with Gravy and Rachael Gray of "Gravy in the Morning" on 105.3 FM in Grand Rapids, Mich. More on Gravy in the Morning: https://www.facebook.com/GravyInTheMorning Follow John Gonzalez on MLive.com: http://topics.mlive.com/tag/dancingwiththestars/index.html
Hot country newcomer Hunter Hayes talks about his tour with Carrie Underwood, his new single "I Want Crazy" on this forthcoming "Encore" (due June 18, 2013) and ACM jams with Stevie Wonder. Hayes has talked to entertainment writer John Gonzalez of MLive.com multiple times since October, 2010.
John Gonzalez of MLive.com was on the "Gravy in the Morning" on March 28, 2013, making his "American Idol" predictions. More on Gravy in the Morning on Hot FM: https://www.facebook.com/GravyInTheMorning
Here is a preview of today's "Going Gonzo Show" (March 25, 2013), which airs at 1 p.m. weekdays on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. My Monday co-host is longtime radio personality Scott Winters. You can stream us live on I Heart Radio. http://www.iheart.com/live/5472/?autoplay=true
DWTS fans got a special treat when pro dancer Derek Hough showed up during the encore of Kellie Pickler's concert at Little River Casino in Manistee. Hough and Pickler are one of this year's favorites to win Dancing with the Stars 2013. In this interview on March 23, 2013, Pickler talks about the rehearsals, what she thinks about Derek and her respect for fellow contestant Andy Dick. Our story from the Little River concert: http://www.mlive.com/tv/index.ssf/2013/03/dancing_with_the_stars_2013_ke.html#incart_flyout_entertainment
Gravy and Rachael Gray of Gravy in the Morning" on 105.3 Hot-FM in Grand Rapids, Mich., recap "American Idol" 2013 with John Gonzalez of MLive.com. More on American Idol: http://www.mlive.com/tv/index.ssf/2013/03/american_idol_2013_top_9_recap.html
Marketing Director Randy Rice talks to MLive.com's John Gonzalez about the new Cabela's - World's Foremost Outfitters - which opens March 21, 2013, in Grandville. Here is a story, and photos, from MLive.com: http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2013/03/take_a_look_inside_cabelas_new.html
Kara Anderson, Marketing Manager at Red Robin, and John Colone, owner and mayor of Hell, Michigan, called in to the "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340) to talk about a cool (ha, ha) promotion. If Hell, Michigan (near Ann Arbor) stays below 32 degrees (any day from Feb. 18-24, 2013), then Red Robin fans will be able to get a free cup of Reds Chili on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. More on Red Robin at http://www.redrobin.com/ and more on the "Going Gonzo Show" at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
Email Gonzo: MichiganGonzo@gmail.com
Dave Jaconette of Newstalk 1340's "Soundoff! West Michigan" interviewed Carla Ingrando of the Michigan Humanities Council and Hank Meijer CEO of Meijer to announce this year's book selection for The Great Michigan read program. This year's title is "Annie's Ghosts," written by Detroit author Steve Luxenberg. The show airs weekdays from 9-11 a.m. on WJRW (1340) in Grand Rapids. http://www.1340wjrw.com/
John Gonzalez of MLive.com and the "Going Gonzo" show joined Rachael Gray and Gravy of "Gravy in the Morning" to talk about the Grammys 2013 Best and Worst Dressed from the Red Carpet Fashions. More details on Gravy in the Morning at www.facebook.com/GravyInTheMorning Find complete Grammy coverage at http://topics.mlive.com/tag/grammys/index.html
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy talks about the origins of his "You Might be a Redneck" routine, and its Michigan ties. He appeared on the Going Gonzo Show on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids. Jeff performs Feb. 1 at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow
The controversial ad is generating a lot of discussion because a white man in an office setting is speaking in a Jamaican accent. Gravy and Rachael Gray of "Gravy in the Morning" on 105.3 Hot-FM asked John Gonzalez from MLive.com and listeners how they felt about the commercial. https://www.facebook.com/GravyInTheMorning
The "Going Gonzo Show" airs from 1-2 p.m. weekdays on WJRW-AM (1340). Tune in if you can. Today: Alexis from RadarOnLine.com joins us from Hollywood. And if you know what celebrities have a birthday today, you could win ski lift tickets. http://www.1340wjrw.com/
Mark and Kelly appeared on the "Going Gonzo Show" on Jan. 24, 2014. They were engaged earlier this year. A wedding is set for later in June. Check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x33a_xbiTCM
John Gonzalez of MLive.com and WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids interviews Emily Padgett (Alex) and Matthew Hydzik (Nick), the two leads in "Flashdance: The Musical." The production kicked off its tour in January and plans to head to Broadway late summer of 2013. Also on John's "Going Gonzo Show" (Jan. 23, 2013), he interviews DeQuina Moore, who plays dancer Kiki in the show. Performances continue in Grand Rapids through Jan. 27. The tour is being presented locally by Broadway Grand Rapids. Photos and review: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/01/broadways_flashdance_puts_on_s.html#incart_river
John Gonzalez of MLive.com and "The Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-1340 AM in Grand Rapids has all the details about HopCat's 5th anniversary party from noon- 5 p.m., Jan. 12, 2013. HopCat will release its special edition Oil Rigger Russian Imperial Stout. The bottles will go on sale at noon with a 2 bottle per person limit.
HopCat also will host a "Crack Fries" eating contest at 3 p.m..The cash prize is $500. More on HopCat! http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2013/01/five_years_and_135_million_in.html
Jeff Nichols, 24, who is originally from Dearborn, Michigan, will star on "The Biggest Loser" Season 14 (premiering Jan. 6, 9-11 p.m. on NBC). He lives in Monroe, and is a Pharmaceutical representative. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University. He said Rockford's Jeremy Britt was his inspiration. Jeremy won the title of "Biggest Loser" on Season 13. Can another Michigan contestant win this year?
Follow the "Biggest Loser" all season on my "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340). Listen on the I Heart Radio App.
http://www.iheart.com/live/5472/?autoplay=true
And follow my "Going Gonzo" Blog on MLive.com.
http://blog.mlive.com/goinggonzo/index.html
Grand Rapids actor Brian Martin is making his national tour debut in "Beauty and the Beast," produced by NETworks Presents and presented locally by Broadway Grand Rapids. Performances are from Dec. 27-30, 2012 at DeVos Performance Hall. More details: http://www.broadwaygrandrapids.com/beauty-and-the-beast.php
Brian was a guest on my "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340) on Dec. 26. Here is Part 1 of the radio interview. http://www.1340wjrw.com/
Official bio from the Program:
BRIAN MARTIN (Townsperson/Enchanted Object). National Tour Debut! Favorites: Disney's Tarzan (Tarzan), My One and Only (Billy Buck), Hairspray (Fender). From Grand Rapids, MI, he is a graduate of Western Michigan University, B.F.A. Musical Theatre. Love to my family, friends, and teachers for their support!
MLive,com Feature: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/12/beauty_and_the_beast_brings_lo.html
MLive.com Review of the show: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/12/review_beauty_and_the_beast_en.html#incart_river
Mark Torregrossa has been the Chief Meteorologist for three television news stations in Michigan. A resident of the state for 20 years, he is also a master gardener and avid hunter. Email him at mark@farmerweather.com and find him on Facebook at facebook.com/mark.torregrossa and Twitter @weathermanmark
His story on Draco: http://www.mlive.com/weather/index.ssf/2012/12/wisconsin_getting_hit_hard_wit.html#incart_river_default
Who will win "The Voice" 2012: Cassadee Pope, Nicholas David or Terry McDermott? On HOT-FM's "Gravy in the Morning" radio show, everyone was convinced it would be Cassadee, the former lead singer of Hey Monday. The results show airs from 9-11 p.m. ET, Dec. 18 on NBC-TV. More on Gravy in the Morning: http://www.facebook.com/GravyInTheMorning More on Gonzo at MLive.com: http://blog.mlive.com/goinggonzo/index.html
Jesse McCartney will perform and co-host the Hot New Year's Eve Party 2012 in downtown Grand Rapids. Rachael Gray and Gravy from Gravy in the Morning on Hot-FM (105.3) interviewed Jesse on 12-12-2012. More details: http://www.1053hotfm.com/Article.asp?id=2586025&spid=22188
A new Bear Grylls adventure show will premiere in the summer of 2013 on NBC. A casting call is planned at 10 a.m. Dec. 8, 2012, at Gardner-White Furniture in Auburn Hills near Detroit. John Gonzalez interviewed casting director Allison Kaz for his "Going Gonzo" show on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids. http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/detroit/index.ssf/2012/12/bear_grylls_new_show_casting_i.html
John Gonzalez appears weekdays on "Gravy in the Morning" on Hot-FM (105.3). He often talks about what's on TV, and one of his favorite shows "Dancing with the Stars." On today's show he predicted Kelly Monaco would win DWTS: All-Stars 2012. More on Gravy in the Morning with Gravy and Rachael Gray: http://www.facebook.com/GravyInTheMorning More on Gonzo: http://blog.mlive.com/goinggonzo/index.html
The Powerball lottery is now $425 million for the Nov. 28, 2012 drawing. MLive.com and WJRW will have all the latest developments. From MLive.com: topics.mlive.com/tag/powerball/index.html More info on the radio show: http://1340wjrw.com/
T. Michael Ansley, CEO and Founder of Bagger Dave's, who is also one of the largest and most successful Buffalo Wild Wing franchisees with 30 restaurants, said on Monday's "Going Gonzo" show on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids that a Bagger Dave's is planned for downtown Detroit. He also said 2013 plans include an expansion into Indianapolis. http://www.mlive.com/business/detroit/index.ssf/2012/11/buffalo_wild_wings_in_downtown.html#incart_river_default
Stomp will stop at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center on Nov. 18, 2012. More details on the FHFAC Facebook page: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/11/stomp_hits_forest_hills_fine_a.html And more on MLive.com http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/11/stomp_hits_forest_hills_fine_a.html
ABC Meteorologist Ginger Zee calls into the Going Gonzo Show on WJRW to talk about Hurricane Sandy, 10/29/2012
"American Idol" Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips talks to John Gonzalez on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids. He talks about his debut CD, "The World From The Side Of The Moon." It will be released Nov. 19, 2012. And he talks about singing the national anthem at Game 1 of the World Series 2012. http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2012/10/american_idol_season_11_winner.html
Follow "Dancing with the Stars" 2012 All Stars all season long here: http://topics.mlive.com/tag/Dancing%20with%20the%20Stars/index.html
Emmy Awards 2012 Fashion: John Gonzalez talks to Rachael Gray and Gravy from the "Gravy in the Morning" radio show about the Best and Worst Dressed. Listen to the show here: http://www.1053hotfm.com/Article.asp?id=2098297 Also, Gonzo has a gallery of the night's best and worst here: http://www.mlive.com/tv/index.ssf/2012/09/emmy_awards_2012_fashion_best.html
ArtPrize artist Chris O'Rourke has installed "Windows," a 20-foot sculpture at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. He talked about bringing his work all the way to Grand Rapids from Las Vegas. He appeared on the "Going Gonzo" show on Sept. 19, 2012.
On the Sept. 13 Going Gonzo Show on WJRW-AM (1340), Huge from the Huge Show (WBBL-FM) and Gravy from Gravy in the Morning (105.3) gave their predictions for the Detroit Tigers-Whte Sox game. Justin Verlander faces Chris Sayle. John Gonzalez is the host of the "Going Gonzo" airs weekdays from 1-2 p.m. on WJRW-Grand Rapids.
Jeff Barrett and Rob Bliss of Status Creative recently filmed a Pure Michigan video featuring the song "Good Time" by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen. It was debuted at halftime of the Detroit Lions game on Sept. 9 at Ford Field.