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Ken Calvert was born and raised in Detroit. A graduate of Brother Rice High School with college studies at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He took broadcast, voice and acting courses at OCC in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Ken has spent the last forty-four years as a radio broadcaster and freelance voice-over announcer. He's also worked for Sony Music Corporation (Columbia Records) as both a local and regional promotion and marketing manager specializing in artist development, marketing, and retail. Ken currently enjoys doing a podcast and telling kids to get off his lawn!

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My First Radio Didn't Have a Speaker! Wait...What?

Mar 30, 2019

I received my first radio at age 9 from my dad. It was called a Harpers Pocket Radio. No battery, no AC plug, just an earphone and an alligator clip. Today It would be called the 'MacGyver'. That radio would set me on a path that would become my passion.

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Say Ken, Where have you been? At Several Detroit Radio Stations

Mar 27, 2019

I've worked at 6 Detroit area radio stations. W4, WABX, WRIF, WLLZ, WJR and WCSX. On today’s podcast, I discuss the evolution of the various formats that were born out of the late 60’s radio revolution. I also talk with Thomas Hayden Church.   

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Marijuana Infused Coca-Cola and a Side of Stephen Stills

Mar 4, 2019

According to USA Today Coca-Cola is "closely watching" the market for drinks infused with cannabidiol, or CBD, the chemical in marijuana. Will it come in a bottle resembling a bong? And, Happy Birthday Buffalo Springfield. So, drink up and have a listen!

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