Ryan Logan

Howell

Host, The Ball Washer Podcast and Co-host, Big Jim's House at WCSX-FM (Detroit, MI)

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The 5 Best Public Golf Courses in Livingston County

May 28, 2024 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

As the Host of “The Ball Washer Podcast” I believe it’s part of my job to play golf courses and share my thoughts and suggestions. As a resident of Michigan, I am spoiled with some great golf courses around the entire state. For this list, I want to focus on the top public golf courses in Livingston County. I have a list of things I considered when ranking the top 5 public golf courses in Livingston County. Right up front, the first thing I look at is spacing on Tee Times.
Lions Picks From Detroit Celebrities

Jan 23, 2024 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

This is a massive week in the city of Detroit. No matter who you are, you are rooting for the hometown Lions to take out San Francisco in the NFC Championship game this Sunday at 6:30pm. It’s truly hard to see anyone from Detroit picking against the Lions this week. It’s our time! As a city, as a community and as Detroiters!We have been doing the 10k Call the Ball contest on Big Jim’s House every week this season. Getting your picks for each Lions game.
Howell "Top 8" Restaurants According to Ryan Logan

Jan 15, 2024 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

Alright, I have wanted to write this piece for a long time, but I wanted to make sure I had a few good years of living in Howell before I picked my favorite places. I feel like most people focus on the immediate surrounding areas of Detroit and don’t like to look out in the burbs for a good place to eat. Howell is about an hour from the city of Detroit and in my opinion has some of the best food in Michigan.
Where To Golf In Metro-Detroit During The Winter Months

Dec 6, 2023 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

Winter golf has become more and more popular throughout the years, especially during and after covid. With more and more indoor spots popping up, as the golf guy I figured it would be helpful to share some of them with you. I feel like as you scroll through the different options for indoor golf you will find everything you need. You may be trying to stay close to home, have the entire family join you. Or maybe your not even looking to golf, just want to find a new great bar. This list is for you.
Stop pooping In Line At Disney

Nov 6, 2023 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

This is something I never thought was true, I have always heard rumors but come on man! Finally Disney is asking for people to stop it. The news site SFGate just did a big write-up on a longstanding rumor at Disney parks: That people are so desperate to keep their spot in line at certain rides, they sometimes poop right there on the ground. According to the article, it’s true and happens more than you’d think.
Slander At Its Highest Level By Our Own Doni Flynn

Nov 2, 2023 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

After seeing a post written yesterday by someone I use to call a friend, I knew I needed to respond quickly, before the story got out of hand. This story is an example of what is wrong with American Journalism these days. Writing fake news for a chance at some clicks. I will not stand for this kind of false reporting anymore. Let me break it down for you. For several months there has been an internal battle between Big Jim’s House and Doni/Screamin’ Scott.
Watching Movies with Bad Language Around My Son

Nov 2, 2023 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

So, this conversation comes after I watched Bill Burr’s new movie on Netflix called “Old Dads”. If you know Bill Burr than you know this movie was no PC or kid friendly at all. I turned it on and watched it while my 18 month old was playing with his toys. Was this a bad dad move or what it fine? We discussed it today. Alright, here is how I asked the question on air. IS MY SON WHO IS 18 MONTHS OLD TO YOUNG TO HAVE IN THE ROOM WHILE IM WATCHING MOVIES WITH BAD LANGUAGE IN IT?
Grandparents and Halloween Candy for My Son

Oct 31, 2023 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

Today’s Grounds for Divorce (10/31) is all about Halloween. I asked a pretty simple question and of course the listeners made sure to tell me their thoughts. Let’s get into the first Grounds for Divorce of the week. So, today is Halloween and my son Finnian who is 18 months will actually kind of know what is going on. So I had a simple question, at least I thought. It is related to the grandparents and candy. Here is how I asked the question on air.
The Haunted Theatre Of Boblo Island

Oct 30, 2023 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

If you haven’t heard of Smiley the magician from Boblo Island, then strap in. This one gets weird and is just in time for Halloween. Smiley Smilovich Magician extraordinaire performed in the Boblo Theatre magic show in the late 1930s/early 1940s. His claim to fame was that he had attended Harry Houdini’s private classes and operated his backstage performances in the late 1920s. His new claim to fame may be that he still haunts the theatre to this day. Here is the story.
It's National Candy Corn Day..Not The Most Hated Candy

Oct 29, 2023 | wcsx.com | Ryan Logan

finally people are getting smart and not saying the Candy Corn is the worst Halloween candy. I have always said, candy corn gets a bad rep. It’s like people think they are supposed to hate it so they do. Thankfully a study has come out proving that candy corn is not the worst. It’s National Candy Corn Day, and believe it or not, there’s a poll where candy corn is NOT the most hated Halloween candy. Instead that “honor” goes to . . .