Dirty Little Pond

Jaydee Frandsen recently drove across America listening to radio stations from coast to coast and came back with one simple question: Why did people stop listening? What starts as a conversation about local radio quickly turns into something bigger. Corey, Larry, and Jaydee discuss the rise of corporate media, the decline of local personalities, why free isn't always better, and what happens w...

Sometimes your brain tells you everybody hates you. Sometimes one text message ruins your entire day. Sometimes you convince yourself you’re getting fired because your boss says, “We need to talk.” And sometimes… you just need a mental health day. This week on the Dirty Little Pond Podcast, Corey, Larry, and Jaydee talk about anxiety, depression, therapy, medication, intrusive thoughts, parenting...

For decades, Jaydee Frandsen lived as “John Jay” — a well-known radio personality, husband, father, and public figure. In this episode of the Dirty Little Pond Podcast, Jaydee opens up about growing up transgender before the internet, hiding her identity for most of her life, and finally reaching a place where she feels comfortable in her own skin. Corey, Larry, and Jaydee talk honestly about fear...

Corey disappeared. No explanation. No goodbye. Just gone. In this episode, Corey finally shares what really happened—from addiction and nearly dying, to losing everything, to finding purpose on the other side. It’s real, it’s uncomfortable, and at times… It’s actually pretty funny. Also, somehow we end up talking about AI, smart beds, and whether you should ever upload your poop to ChatGPT. Welcom...

Corey Winfield, Larry Herron, and JD reunite after years apart to talk about their time in Southwest Michigan radio and share stories that were never allowed on-air.