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Where Is Joe From “Free Beer and Hot Wings” & What Happened To Him?

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James Bradley

Published Feb 19, 2026

Joe from Free Beer and Hot Wings has been away from the media’s eyes in recent years. The fans have been wondering where he has been and why he is not on the show anymore.

The Free Beer & Hot Wings Show began in March 1997. The Townsquare Media radio station WGRD-FM in Grand Rapids, Michigan is the primary broadcast location for the international morning chat show The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show.

Gregg “Free Beer” Daniels, Chris “Hot Wings” Michels, Joe Gassman, and producers Steve McKiernan, and Kelly Cheesborough serve as the show’s hosts.

Where Is Joe Gassmann From Free Beer and Hot Wings?

Joe Gassmann from “Free Beer and Hot Wings” is rumored to have been detained in DuPage County on March 18.

He is the host of the well-known program Free Beer, And Hot Wings also referred to as “Producer Joe” on the program.

He was detained on a single battery charge for two counts of an alleged domestic battery incident. As a result, the Free Beer and Hot Wings show has been put on hold, and he won’t be appearing there until the police inquiry is over.

Gassmann finally spoke about the issues he was battling in an interview in 2018. He was suspended from the show after his arrest, and his divorce from his wife of four years was also going on in during the same time.

While he was having divorce problems with his wife, he met Ashley, and the two started dating shortly after. However, following a misunderstanding, the two got into an argument in the hotel, where the police were called.

The situation quickly escalated, and Ashley explained that she never meant for any of that to happen and that she did not want to press any charges against him.

Who Is Joe Gassmann?

Joe Gassmann was nurtured in the talk radio and comedy culture of Chicago, Illinois, where he was born. Joe enjoys biking, hiking, and rock climbing a lot.

He enjoys traveling and travels during his leisure time. He worked as an intern on The Drew & Mike Show at WRIF before becoming the executive producer of The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show from 2005 until 2015. He began presenting the program Free Beer and Hot Wings in 2016. His writing has appeared on the program and in a number of publications.

On the program, Joe Gassmann is referred to as “Producer Joe.” Joe Gassmann is well renowned for his sardonic humor, pop cultural expertise, and quick wit. He has contempt for people who want to highlight his numerous flaws, which are many.

Who Is Joe Gassmann Girlfriend Ashley?

Joe Gassmann met his girlfriend Ashley when he was going through his rough divorce from his wife.

Due to the issues he was facing, he started making alcohol his friend. Joe and Ashley would start drinking early during the day. He started prioritizing alcohol so much that he stopped doing the things he used to enjoy like rock climbing and his other hobbies.

During St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Joe invited Ashley’s family over and later went to a bar with Ashley and returned to their hotel. However, Ashley tries to confront Joe thinking he was having an affair which led the two into a screaming match.

A police report was filed, and the police were called which quickly also made its way around the media. However, Ashley later released a statement that getting the police involved was never her intention, and things escalated quicker than she anticipated.

Some FAQs

Where Is Joe Gassmann Today?

Joe Gassmann has stayed away from media and social media following his arrest.

Is Joe Gassmann still a host in Free Berr & Hot Wings?

No, Joe Gassmann is not a host anymore on the show.