2009 Scotty Bud Bass Classic
Saturday July 25
@ Gull Lake

My annual charity bass tournament is coming up on Saturday July 25 at Gull Lake.  Click HERE for the entry form.  This year, we are giving out shirts to each person who enters.  Again this year, proceeds will go to Pretty Lake Vacation Camp for Kids.  Over the years, we have set them up with a new boat and motor, over 100 life preservers, and new rods and reels so the kids can fish.

The Scotty Bud Classic is part of Plainwell's Island City Festival again this year.  They give us plenty of parking spots, free lunch, and a place to give out our awards under the big tent.  Look for the TV commercial to air soon, and I'll be talking about it on the morning show on 92.5 WZUU.

If you have never fished in a bass tournament, make this your first one.  It's for a good cause, on a great lake, and only $65 per two person team.  Plus we pay out 80 percent of the money to the top teams.  If you have any questions, throw me an email, or call my cell phone at 269-330-1887.

___________________________________________

Night of Ghost Hunting
May 9, 2009

I spent last night with the Southern Michigan Paranormal Group in Howell, Michigan at Howell's Main Street Winery.  I had a great time, and met some really cool people.  Unfortunately, I don't have any really awesome stories to tell from the night.  Some of the others had better experiences than I did.  But I did take some pictures and I still want to listen to some of the audio I recorded. 

Thanks to the crew I drove up there with: Dan, Eve, Deb, Denise, and Dyana. We were joined by Claudine, Randy and Elizabeth when we got there.   They were fun and I want to thank them for inviting me.  They know exactly what they're doing, and I had a good time watching them throughout the night. 

I'll be talking to them this week on the morning show, and you can hear what happened from the experts.  I'm hoping I'll get invited to another night of fun.  Special thanks to them for singing Happy Birthday to me at the end of the night!

________________________

Fishing Trip
April 27, 2009

We had a great time on the ZUU Fishing Trip to Lake St. Clair in Detroit over the weekend with bass pro Kendall Ulsh and winner Tim Vanderhill.  The weather got rough half way through the day, so we called it off a little early.  Luckily, we got back just before the rains came.  On the way back, we had to save a young kid in a small boat who was getting beat up by the waves that were coming into his boat.

Here are some photos.

____________________________

WAKE UP, IT'S ME!
April 12, 2009

Starting Monday morning, I will be on your radio in the morning once again, with Scotty Bud In The Morning on 92.5 WZUU, Kalamazoo's Real Rock Station.

Joining me will be longtime friend and co-worker Traver McLaughlin.  Traver started as my intern when I had a sports-talk show in the mid 90's.  He went on to become the voice of the Kalamazoo Kings, then went to Arizona State to finish college.  He also worked in sports-talk radio in Phoenix while he was there.

 The show will be local, heavy with sports, and we'll play some great music.  I will have my usual bent look and  opinions on all things Kalamazoo.  Since I am actually from Kalamazoo (Portage actually), you can be sure I'll have information and perspective that the others who aren't from around here can't possibly have.

I would like to thank all of you who come here often, and continue to listen to me on the radio.  I cannot thank you enough for spending part of your day with me. Many of you have been with me for over 20 years.  Thanks.  It's nice to know that you are on the other side off the speakers.

_____________________________________

_____________________________

Video of The WZUU Hot Dog Eating Contest
Thanks Kalamazoo Gazette - Story Link Here

___________________________

Fun Night With Brian Regan
March 14, 2009

Had a great night Saturday with Comedian Brian Regan, who was back in town for a show at the State Theatre.  This guy has been my favorite comedian for the last 20 years.  He's finally getting his due, with top selling dvds, and sold out shows all over the US.  Check out some of his act below. Brian's brother Dennis opened for him, and he was very funny.  He even worked a Paw Paw joke into his act. 

Brian Regan - The Ironing Board

______________________

Haunted Kalamazoo!
February 4, 2009

I am excited to announce that the West Michigan Ghost Hunters Society is going to be putting together a new book called "Haunted Kalamazoo".  Nicole, the founder, has told me that they hope it will be out by Halloween.  Some proceeds may be going to the Kzoo Jaycees or one of their charities.  They host a Haunted Kalamazoo tour every October, which I think I'll be doing this fall.

So, I will be helping them to promote the book here and on the radio on 92.5 WZUU.  In case you aren't aware, I am fascinated by the thoughts of paranormal activity.  I am hooked on the tv shows, love reading about people's experiences, and overall can't get enough.  I would love to go on my first ever adventure sometime this year. 

Here is how you can help:  If you have had any personal  ghostly encounters in the Kalamazoo area, let me know, and I will pass it along to the group.  Keep in mind, it must be your experience, and in the Kalamazoo area.  I don't want to hear a story from your brother's next door neighbor and his drunk college roommate's buddy who knew a guy, there are plenty of those 'stories' on the internet.  If you do know of someone else who might have a story, put me in contact with them, and I'll get it from them.  

I know many of you have snuck into the old Kalamazoo Insane Asylum on the hill near Douglas Avenue.  I also know there have been reports of haunted houses downtown, some in the student ghetto.  Email me your personal accounts or stories.  Or you can call me while I am on the air at 92.5 The ZUU.  Thanks.

                                            scott@scottybud.com

                                             WZUU   269-343-3200

___________________________________

What A Dope!
February 2, 2009

Michael Phelps, everyone's favorite Olympian, has admitted to smoking pot at a party in November at the University of South Carolina.  There is nothing I like better than making fun of people who get nailed for smoking dope.  Many potheads feel that it's no big deal, even though, it is of course against the law. 

Phelps' excuse was that "I'm 23 years old...I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way."   Yeah, you're an idiot.  Eight gold medals, and you piss it all away.  Nice going dufus. 

I have never smoked pot in my life, and I am about as anti-drug as a person can be.  When you have reached the pinnacle of your sport or career, and then throw it away for something that supposedly is no big deal, you don't deserve dick.

The only thing worse than him smoking pot, was A) getting caught, and B) letting someone take a photo of him doing it.   I talked about this guy on the radio during the Olympics.  I knew he was a dork, and now I have my proof.

_________________________

Cool Phone, Bad Battery
January 12, 2009

So I got a new phone over the holidays. It is the Samsung Instinct.  I like it, but the battery is the worst of all time.  I'm hoping I can find a bigger and better one out there. 

If you are thinking about getting the Samsung Instinct, it's a great phone.  Love the features.  Just gotta do something about that battery.  I've never been one for the fancy phones.  I have always had the cheapest, basic cell phones.  But I figured it was time to be wired up wherever I went.