Large Dave

I've been lucky enough to work at all of my favorite Connecticut radio stations around the state over the course of my 30 year+ career. I'm a Waterbury native that likes: my wife, my life, music, dogs, Subarus, seafood, medium-rare ribeye steaks, occasional intoxication, fully recovering from elective surgeries, making commercials that make you laugh, writing articles that inform, make you mad, or gives you the urge to giggle and respond, the smell of a just lit matchstick, the combination of proscuitto and fresh mootz, and watching live music.

The Blizzard of 2013 Was The Worst I Remember in Connecticut

The blizzard of 2013 was a nor'easter, a bomb cyclone, and it dumped over 28 inches of snow on my home in Waterbury. Hamden received 40 inches of snow.

I Can’t Wait to Ride ‘Boaty McBoatFace’ at Quassy This Summer

Here in Connecticut, the Connecticut D.O.T has had some fun over the last couple of years with their own snowplow naming contests. During our next snowstorm, keep a look out for Scoop Dogg, Husky McSalty, Buzz Iceclear, Plowzilla, Up2SnowGood, SnowJaws, SnowBob PlowPants, and Fast & Flurryous

I’d Rather Be Called A ‘Yankee’ over ‘Nutmegger’ in Connecticut

I just drove through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,, Missouri, and Oklahoma, and even though I wasn't wearing pinstripes, Yankee was the first thing that came out of people's mouths after they saw my license plate

Now is a Great Time to Keep Your Dog on a Leash in Connecticut

The middle of January is not the right time of year in Connecticut to let your small pet roam off-leash, when the temperatures drop below freezing the libido of coyotes heats up.

A Visit to the Ghost of Stop & Shop in Downtown Torrington

Although the store: 'Underperformed', smelled strongly of fish in the soda aisle, and hadn't been renovated since the 80's, it was convenient.

Smoking Costs the Average Connecticut Smoker $5 Million Over a Lifetime

What's the true cost of smoking? I haven't allowed myself a cigarette in 24 years, but damn I still want one when I catch a whiff or watch someone take a drag on-screen

Guilty Pleasure: Using Flavored Tobacco Products in Massachusetts

Stock up on flavored products before you go to Massachusetts, if you didn't know, they have been banned up there in the Commonwealth for just over 4 years. Menthol cigarettes? Nope

These are the Cars that Never Use a Turn Signal in Connecticut

I've noticed that one of the ways people get revenge against aggressive drivers in Connecticut is the non-use of turn signals. Nothing will get a tailgater angrier than making an unannounced turn while they're nice and close

Connecticut Listed as 2025’s 10th Best State to Raise a Family

If you've spent your life growing up here, do you think how it could have been different? Florida, or California, where the weather is better? Middle America, where you'll have all the space you need?

No MSG or WTNH, What’s Next for Optimum Customers in Connecticut?

I noticed something was going on yesterday afternoon around 3PM, I flipped past WTNH - Channel 8 on my Optimum tv service and got the dreaded "This channel is no longer available" default message.