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The 616 Ten: Ten Question, One Guest, All Grand Rapids

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The 616 Ten is the podcast that puts Grand Rapids on the record — one plate, pint, and pour at a time. Each week, we ask a new local guest ten carefully crafted questions about the food, drink, and flavor that define life in the 616. From longtime residents to fresh faces, chefs to creatives, entrepreneurs to everyday enthusiasts — if you’ve got taste buds and an opinion, you’re in the right place. Funny, honest, and hyper-local — this show is for anyone who loves to eat, sip, and talk about it. Ten questions. All flavor. Only in Grand Rapids.

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7/9/2025

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Recent Episodes

February 6, 2026

Ep8: Raphael Jones | Garden District Grand Rapids

Episode 8 of The 616 Ten features Raphael Jones, chef and co-owner of Garden District in downtown Grand Rapids.Michael sits down with Raphael to talk about food as memory, the influence of family and New Orleans roots, and what it means to cook with intention. From gumbo and red beans to open kitchens and hospitality, this conversation goes beyond the plate and into legacy, culture, and community.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves food, storytelling, and the people shaping Grand Rapids.🎙️ The 616 Ten is sponsored and produced by CastHouse.

November 14, 2025

Episode 7: Faith from @faithsfoodblog

This week, Michael sits down with Faith from @faithsfoodblog, one of GR’s favorite local food accounts, to run through the official 616 Ten – ten rapid-fire questions about the best eats in and around the city.Faith shares how a grainy iPod Touch and childhood food pics turned into a full-blown Grand Rapids food blog, growing up in Rockford, and why exploring local spots after college made her fall in love with this city’s food scene even more. Then she locks in her picks for:<ul><li>Best burger in Grand Rapids (and why ambiance matters)</li><li>The Detroit-style pizza that converted her</li><li>Her go-to coffee shop for an iced latte (even in winter)</li><li>A fun, low-pressure first date spot</li><li>The tiki bar cocktail that’ll make you forget it’s snowing</li><li>Her favorite sweet treat pop-up worth taking PTO for</li><li>The tiny spot she’d hit for her “last meal” in GR</li><li>A Lake Michigan coast must-stop</li><li>The best tacos in the city</li><li>And the cozy “secret” Korean spot she almost didn’t want to share</li></ul>If you’re always asking “Where should we eat in Grand Rapids?” this episode is your new cheat sheet.Follow Faith on Instagram: @faithsfoodblog Follow The 616 Ten on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and visit the616ten.com to catch every episode.

September 25, 2025

Episode 6: 10 Heart-Healthy Activities in Grand Rapids with the American Heart Association

The 616 Ten steps beyond food this week. Host Michael shares his personal story living with Ebstein’s anomaly and welcomes Julie Neuhaus and Remi Monaghan from the American Heart Association (AHA) – Michigan to spotlight 10 heart-healthy activities you can do around Grand Rapids as the temps drop—think ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle, snowshoeing and XC at Indian Trails, pickleball, sledding “sneaky cardio,” and more. We also talk 150 minutes of weekly movement, why hands-only CPR matters, and the Grand Rapids Heart Walk on October 4 at Aquinas College—free to attend, family-friendly, with a kids zone, mascot race, and live CPR demos.Highlights<ul><li>Michael’s “why”: living with a congenital heart defect (Ebstein’s anomaly)</li><li>10 actionable ways to move more in GR through fall/winter</li><li>Kids need 60 minutes of daily activity—easy ideas that actually happen</li><li>AHA’s mission + how local research and community programs save lives</li><li>Heart Walk details, registration, and how to start/join a team</li></ul>Links & Shoutouts<ul><li>AHA Michigan: @ahamichigan</li><li>Grand Rapids Heart Walk (Oct 4, Aquinas College): heart.org/grandrapidswalk</li><li>Hands-Only CPR resources: heart.org/handsonlycpr</li></ul>

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What is The 616 Ten: Ten Question, One Guest, All Grand Rapids?: The 616 Ten is the podcast that puts Grand Rapids on the record — one plate, pint, and pour at a time. Each week, we ask a new local guest ten carefully crafted questions about the food, drink, and flavor that define life in the 616.

From longtime residents to fresh faces, chefs to creatives, entrepreneurs to everyday enthusiasts — if you’ve got taste buds and an opinion, you’re in the right place.

Funny, honest, and hyper-local — this show is for anyone who loves to eat, sip, and talk about it.

Ten questions. All flavor. Only in Grand Rapids.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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