I am a Western New York native, born and raised in West Seneca and now living with my wife Maribeth, who is an R.N., on our 65-acre farm in Marilla. We do not have children but plenty of "kids" -- our cats, dog and horses. I have worked in Buffalo radio since 1975 and at Townsquare since 2001. Presently, I work just weekends and some fill-in on-air work. My main career is in law enforcement; I'm a mounted lieutenant, chaplain and instructor for the Erie County Sheriff's Office. And, yes, I am the guy famous for the signature radio sign-off, "God bless you, God bless America, never say never!"
Craig Matthews
What To Do With The Leftovers [VIDEO]
All that food, all that work. Thanksgiving dinner has been prepared, enjoyed and the leftovers have been put in the fridge. But what to do with the "remains of the day"?
Presidential Pardon To A Turkey [VIDEO]
It's a Presidential pardon given each year to a symbolic Thanksgiving turkey, or turkeys, as was the case Wednesday at the White House. President Obama was assisted by his two daughters as you'll see in this PBS/YouTube video.
Road Rage Caught On Tape! [VIDEO]
Here it is Thanksgiving Eve. Folks are thinking about what they are thankful for. Thinking about gathering for a festive dinner with family and friends. Yet for those who will venture out in search of Christmas bargains you are perhaps thinking about the craziness you will deal with in all the hustle and bustle of "Black Friday" shopping. But it just doesn't happen IN the stores, but on
Ground Turkey…Literally! [VIDEO]
I proudly admit it...I am a "country boy"...and I THOUGHT I was married to a "country girl! I watched this YouTube video and quickly showed it to my wife. She just as quickly asked me, "are you out of your mind?". So what's the problem with cooking our Thanksgiving turkey, albeit, a little different this year? We won't have a mess in the oven. You'll have more room to coo
How to Make Your OWN Twinkies! [VIDEO]
I am sure you are still in shock. No more Hostess, and that means no more Twinkies or the other delicious treats they were famous for. Perhaps you read my post about the demise of Hostess the other day.
Say Goodbye To Your Twinkie! [VIDEO]
As you probably heard by now, the Hostess Company is going out of business.
Friday is “Fast Food Restaurant Day”!
I know, you were just thinking about this. So I guess Friday's lunch decision will have to be one of the MANY fast-food choices. So who was the very first fast-food restaurant? You may be surprised at the answer!
November 14 is National American Teddy Bear Day!
The legend goes that in 1902 President Teddy Roosevelt spared the life of a bear cub while on a big game hunt in Mississippi. As the word got out, many folks were impressed by the kindness shown by the avid hunter.
WHAT?! Who Was Chuckles The Clown??? [VIDEO]
I really like our afternoon guy, Brian Russel. He's somewhat new to our Joy FM family, but has fit in nicely. He's also our station's "Brand Manager", or what we used to call the P.D. (Program Director). He's a bit younger -- OK, a lot younger -- than me...but I just found out when I said, "A little song, a little dance...a little seltzer down your pants", that he had NO idea w
Veterans Day In Marilla, N.Y. [GALLERY]
I am proud of my hometown of Marilla, New York. It's a rural, farming, close-knit community. We live on a 65 acre farm, the same property my wife grew up on. I am even prouder of the way my community honors heroes...TRUE heroes. I am talking our servicemen and servicewomen. Our VETERANS!
Veterans Day 2012 [VIDEO]
Today is their day. Today is Veterans Day!
Time For Some Old-Fashioned Fun! [VIDEO]
I admit that though I am in my 50's, I still love to have some fun. This one combines a simple magic trick and a practical joke.