Oct 20, 202651 minS1
**Explicit Content Warning** Grand Rapids has a history that doesn't always make it into the history books. This time, we're heading back to the swinging red-light district of Division Avenue in the mid-1990s, where a...
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Your dose of West Michigan life, history, and stories. Join two best friends as we chat about the people and places that make this area 'grand'.
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What is Grand Convos about?
Your dose of West Michigan life, history, and stories. Join two best friends as we chat about the people and places that make this area 'grand'.
Who hosts Grand Convos?
Grand Convos is hosted by Margaret & Amanda. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
What has Grand Convos covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Dead on Division: The Murders That Haunted Grand Rapids" (20 October 2026, 51 minutes), "Grand Yappin: Florida Vay-Cay Shenanigans, Sound Bath Squeaks & Flannel Sheets" (13 October 2026, 62 minutes), and "Grand Rapids Sports: Game On!" (6 October 2026, 66 minutes).
How often does Grand Convos publish?
Grand Convos publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 47 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Grand Convos?
Booking probability for Grand Convos is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Grand Convos requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. Grand Convos's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Margaret & Amanda hosts Grand Convos, a society podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 13, 20261h 2mS1Amanda's back from Florida, but let's just say this wasn't your typical vay-cay… We'll save the details for the episode! Meanwhile, Margaret takes a trip to a sound bath (will she emerge squeakly clean?), we put some...
Episode #45
Grand Rapids Sports: Game On!
Oct 6, 20261h 6mS1Grand Rapids is a sports town...and there’s WAY more happening here than you might realize! Join us as we take a trip through the history of Grand Rapids basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, volleyball and a few sports...
Sep 29, 202644 minS1Fall is officially here, which means the weather is getting colder, the blankets are getting cozier, and we’re all finding increasingly creative ways to avoid going outside. This week, we’re yapping about what we’re...
Sep 22, 202652 minS1Grand Rapids has been hiding in pop culture this whole time. In this episode, we’re digging into the weird, wild and surprisingly extensive ways GR has shown up in movies, TV, music and other media. Learn how 50 Cent...
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Sep 15, 202651 minS1It’s a Grand Yappin’, so naturally… we have absolutely no idea where this conversation is going. Amanda spills the tea on her pet psychic reading, we get into the very serious science of girl math, collectively decide...
Sep 8, 202649 minS1Grand Rapids is changing ... and we have QUESTIONS! This week on Grand Convos, we’re talking about some pretty major changes happening around our city. The Griffins have officially bumped their legendary Friday beer and...
Sep 1, 202651 minS1Kesha, noise ordinances, scooters, and… Michigan’s work ethic?! This week on Grand Convos, we’re covering a little bit of EVERYTHING happening around Grand Rapids. We’re recapping the Kesha concert at Acrisure...
Episode #39
What the Flock?!: Big Brother or Big Help?
Aug 25, 20261h 6mS1What the flock is a Flock camera?! This week on Grand Convos, we're diving into the increasingly controversial world of Flock cameras. What exactly are they? Why do police departments love them? What are they actually...
Aug 18, 202650 minS1Apparently, millennials have ruined everything. Chain restaurants. Homeownership. Napkins. The economy. Probably the dinosaurs, too. This week on Grand Yappin', we're finally getting the chance to air our millennial...
Episode #37
The Stories Behind the Signs
Aug 11, 202644 minS1You know the streets. You know the parks. You know the buildings. But…do you know WHO they're named after? This week on Grand Convos, we're taking a closer look at the people behind some of Grand Rapids' most familiar...
Episode #36
Grand Yappin': From Cringe to Cheers
Aug 4, 202655 minS1This week on Grand Yappin ' , we're taking you on an emotional roller coaster...and honestly, we didn't even buy tickets. First stop: the social media trends we absolutely cannot stand. The ones that make us want to...
Episode #35
Can You Speak Michigan?
Jul 28, 202651 minS1Ope...we've got game for you! This week we're testing each other (and you) with Michigan or Made Up? One of us reads a word or phrase, and the other has to guess whether it's an actual Michigan saying, a Midwest...
Jul 21, 202652 minS1This week on Grand Yappin', we're diving into the wonderfully weird world of celebrity riders. What does your favorite celeb really demand backstage? Private chefs? Designer toilet paper? Bowls of candy with...
Episode #33
How Grand Rapids Are You?
Jul 14, 202636 minS1How Grand Rapids are you, really? In this episode, we're putting your local credentials to the test with the ultimate Grand Rapids checklist. From walking across the Blue Bridge and debating the best craft breweries to...
Jul 7, 202646 minS1Why did no one tell us? This week on Grand Yappin, we’re sharing the things we learned embarrassingly late in life—from “mythical” creatures that turned out to be very real, to life hacks we somehow missed for decades...
Episode #31
Acrisure Amphitheater: The Sound of Progress
Jun 30, 20261h 6mS1The Acrisure Amphitheater is officially open, and Grand Rapids has opinions. Some people love having major concerts downtown. Others say they can hear every song from miles away, and the late-night noise has become a...
Episode #30
Grand Yappin': The Hills We're Dying On
Jun 23, 202635 minS1Everyone has an opinion they're willing to defend forever, and this week we're sharing ours. From Diet Coke debates and everyday annoyances to bigger conversations about healthcare and everything in between, we're...
Jun 16, 202648 minS1Summer is finally here, and we're sharing our ultimate West Michigan bucket list! From beach days and patio drinks to family adventures, wine tastings, outdoor dining, and hidden gems you may have never heard of, we've...
Jun 9, 202653 minS1<p>You asked, we delivered! This week we're revealing the 10 people, places, and things we absolutely cannot live without—and you might be surprised by what made the list. Margaret also shares her official Mommy Must...
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