Hosted by What's Up Big Rapids · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 74 episodes
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Locals Chris Jane and Pat Brooks share the latest weekly happenings and events important to Big Rapids, Michigan, and the surrounding areas.
What's Up Big Rapids hosts What's Up Big Rapids?, a news show with 74 episodes published.
This week on What’s Up Big Rapids , we're squeezing the show in early before one of the busiest weeks of the summer. Chris is headed off for his 20th straight year serving with Through the Roof Disability Ministry, Pat i
Summerfest is in the books, the Golden Glizzy has a champion, and Big Rapids is rolling full speed into summer. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, the guys take a breather from guest interviews and catch up on everything
Summer has officially arrived in Big Rapids, and so has one of the busiest weekends of the year. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we celebrate Dom's 50th birthday, preview Summerfest, debate the upcoming hot dog eating
Big Rapids is officially in full summer mode. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we cover everything from road trips and Korean BBQ to a growing list of events, projects, and momentum across the community. We’re joined b
Big Rapids is hitting that early summer stride — and this week’s episode covers a little bit of everything. Chris recaps a trip to the Chicago Drum Show, Hand of Giants gets ready to open for Saving Abel, and the guys tr
Big Rapids is buzzing — and not just with birds. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we celebrate the unveiling of the new bird statue at Northend Riverside Park, talk bird walks, and even float the idea of bringing back
Big Rapids is officially in that sweet spot — trees blooming, projects moving, and the calendar filling up fast. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we finally solve the mystery of those white flowering trees downtown (sp
Winter tried to sneak back in this week… but Big Rapids isn’t slowing down. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we recap a huge community turnout for the National Championship parade, celebrate local wins in real estate a
Big Rapids is buzzing this week — with Championship Weekend, new development across town, and one of the fastest-growing sports in the country taking center stage. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we send our thoughts
Spring has finally arrived in Big Rapids… even if everyone’s a little too busy to enjoy it. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we cover everything from the aftermath of The Masters and a successful Chamber kickoff to a w
Spring break is over, but Big Rapids didn’t slow down for a second. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we celebrate a huge win for the University of Michigan basketball program, Chris somehow winning the WUBR March Madne
Spring is officially here, and this week’s episode is packed with fresh energy, new beginnings, and one of the most impressive young guests we’ve ever had on the show. We welcome Andrew Hinkle, a young creator and builde
Spring is trying to show up, and Big Rapids is right there with it. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we celebrate some big wins — Taste of Mecosta was a hit, March Madness is heating up (with Chris somehow in the lead)
March is rolling, and Big Rapids is buzzing. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, Chris shares his experience trying authentic African drumming, Pat recaps a full weekend of Gus Macker basketball, and the guys embrace the
⛳🦎🎙️ The weather has been all over the place lately, but one thing is clear — spring energy is starting to build in Big Rapids. This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, Chris reports that the spring real estate market is wak
Chris returns from a massive road trip to New Mexico after attending the Drum Circle Facilitator’s Guild Conference, and it turns out the experience may have been life-changing. Along the way the guys debate vacation wor
❄️🔥🌲 Winter Whiplash, Wild Adventures & Local Legends | What’s Up Big Rapids – 2.25.26 Winter made a surprise return this week — along with a head cold for Chris — but that didn’t slow down another packed episode of Wh
📚🐦🎶 Birding, Books & Big News | What’s Up Big Rapids – 2.18.26 This week’s episode is packed with local momentum — from birding breakthroughs and basketball milestones to big retail rumors becoming real applications.
❄️✨🎭 Fresh Signs, Full Schedules & February Feels | What’s Up Big Rapids – 2.11.26 We’re officially 10% of the way through 2026 — how are those New Year goals holding up? This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, downtown mome
🌱❤️🎉 Fresh Starts, Full Focus & February Fun | What’s Up Big Rapids – 2.4.26 February is here, and the guys check in on New Year goals, weekend adventures, and a surprisingly controversial food discovery that may or ma
Matt Schneider
serial entrepreneur, EVP at Fit Pro Tracker, Chief of Operations at Young Medical · Regional Chamber
1 appearance on this show
Alex
trained clinical counselor and child welfare social worker · JWA Management Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Chuck Brooks
cybersecurity expert, national security and technology innovation · Brooks Consulting International
1 appearance on this show
Nick
CRNA · Alpkit
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Scott Cohen
Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Performance Improvement Officer · Bassett Healthcare Network
1 appearance on this show
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