I came to WDFN after serving
as the sports producer for WDIV-TV, the NBC affiliate in
Detroit. I was a frequent on-air contributor to the Sunday sports
show, Sports Final Edition, and worked at WDIV from 1986-1994. I
began my foray into radio as the co-host of the Sunday Sports
Albom from 1988-1994 on WLLZ and WJR.
Before
arriving in Detroit in 1986, I was a producer for WRC-TV in
Washington D.C. from 1980-1985 and co-produced the popular syndicated
television show, The George Michael Sports Machine. I was
also responsible for the Nightly News sports feed that was sent to
every NBC television station by the network.
As you may
know from listening to my show, I'm a 1980 graduate of
American University and grew up in suburban Philadelphia. I'm
passionate about sports, Bruce Springsteen, and mostly my family
which consists of my wife Cyndi and twin girls Jessica and
Marissa.
The Stones reside in West Bloomfield, Michigan with their dogs Rocky and Jersey.
WOJO'S BIOBob
"Wojo" Wojnowski has lived in the Detroit area, writing or talking or
breathing about sports, almost his entire life. A 1983 University of
Michigan graduate, he has written for the Detroit News since 1989, and
been a columnist since 1992. He has covered everything from the
Olympics to the Super Bowl to the Red Wings' and Pistons' championships
to all of the Lions' post-season successes. (OK, it was just one
playoff game, but what a game!).
Wojo joined WDFN at its birth
in 1994 and became a full-time afternoon co-host with Stoney in 1995.
Among Wojo's on-air staples: Astounding predictions as alter-ego
Wojodamus and occasional fits of loud chewing. He juggles the two
high-profile jobs while still finding time to do regular TV appearances
on Fox 2 in Detroit. He lives in Farmington Hills with a big-screen TV
and a leather recliner that's the envy of the neighborhood.
1. Born?
Yes. On Nov. 19, 1961, in Buffalo, N.Y.
2. Hometown?
Unofficially, Ann Arbor.
3. Marital Status?
Married to my refrigerator!
4. What High School did you attend?
Battle Creek Lakeview
5. College?
University of Michigan
6. What is your Favorite sport to watch on TV and your favorite sport to attend in person?
I love watching football of any kind, any time, any place. Also, competitive eating.
7. What sports are you best in participating in?
Haha! That's a good one!
8. Who is your favorite actor or actress?
Gene Hackman and Scarlett Johansson.
9. Who is your favorite sports celebrity of all time?
Hmm. After much thought, I've gotta go with Stoney.
10.
Bases loaded, two outs in the bottom of the ninth of Game Seven of the
World Series and your team is down one run...Which active baseball
player do you want at the plate?
George Brett. (What did I say?)
11. Who is your favorite cartoon character?
Homer Simpson. Also, Dick Vitale.
12. What is your favorite national sports moment?
I must admit, I enjoyed the O.J. Bronco chase.
13. What is your favorite Detroit sports moment?
The final seconds of the final game of the 1997 Stanley Cup Final.
14. If you could change a rule in sports, what would it be?
Radio play-by-play guys would be required to give the score of the game every 60 seconds or the station would lose its license.
15. What Detroiter do you admire most?
Elmore Leonard.
16. What Detroit athlete would you like to see leave town?
It's about a 15-way tie between various Lions.
17. College or Pro Sports?
College.
18. If you could invite three people to dinner, living or dead, who would they be?
Thomas Jefferson, David Letterman, John Belushi.
19. What was your most interesting interview?
Several conversations with Bo Schembechler were highly entertaining.
20. Favorite broadcaster of all time?
Keith Jackson (before he reached Caricature Stage).
21. Most embarrassing moment on the air?
Probably one of the times I said Scott Mitchell could be a very good quarterback.
22. What is your favorite WDFN on-air moment?
It had to be when Stoney gave out his cell phone number on the air
23. What is your favorite website (other than wdfn.com)?
Detnews.com, of course. Also, deadspin.com.
24. What is your favorite Sports Team?
Oh, they're like children. You love 'em all (and occasionally are annoyed by 'em all).
25. Who is your favorite member of the Detroit Media (outside of WDFN staff)?
I couldn't possibly pick just one. Oh, all right. Ernie Harwell.
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