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?
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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.
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Recent Episodes
July 22, 2026
Public Art, Popcorn & Big Rapids Creativity
<p>This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we catch our breath after another busy summer weekend, swap fair stories, talk movies, and spend some time appreciating one of the things that makes Big Rapids unique—its public art.</p><p>Our guests are <strong>Carrie Weis</strong> and <strong>Steve Gove</strong> from the <strong>Public Art Collective</strong>, who share how the organization got started, why public art matters, and the story behind the new book highlighting the sculptures and murals that have become part of our community.</p><p>Plus: new businesses, concerts, movie talk, bike rides, golf outings... and whatever a marshmallow-stuffed donut is supposed to be.</p><p><strong>0:00</strong> – Intro & welcome<br><strong>0:55</strong> – Busy summer weekends all around ☀️<br><strong>2:20</strong> – Pat's demolition derby recap 🚗<br><strong>2:37</strong> – Spain wins the FIFA World Cup ⚽<br><strong>4:15</strong> – What's coming up this week<br><strong>5:25</strong> – Walmart's surprisingly great playlist 🎵<br><strong>6:26</strong> – Featured Creature: Chinchilla 🐭<br><strong>9:15</strong> – Appreciating the public art around Big Rapids 🎨<br><strong>10:45</strong> – Shoutout to the Public Art Collective's new book 📖<br><strong>11:53</strong> – Guest intro: Carrie Weis & Steve Gove<br><strong>15:15</strong> – What first drew them to art?<br><strong>17:07</strong> – Sharing your passion with others<br><strong>17:52</strong> – Carrie's role at Ferris and in the community<br><strong>19:08</strong> – How the Public Art Collective began<br><strong>22:49</strong> – Where to get the new book<br><strong>23:07</strong> – What's next for the organization?<br><strong>26:05</strong> – Chris shares his appreciation for collecting art<br><strong>27:05</strong> – Future public art projects<br><strong>29:22</strong> – Why art matters in a community<br><strong>31:28</strong> – How to get involved<br><strong>32:45</strong> – Thanks to Carrie & Steve ❤️<br><strong>33:41</strong> – Ferris dorm construction update 🏗️<br><strong>34:46</strong> – Kraken Jiu Jitsu officially opens 🥋<br><strong>36:45</strong> – Movie ticket giveaway winner announced 🎟️<br><strong>37:58</strong> – Odyssey and Avengers movie discussion 🎬<br><strong>40:11</strong> – Tell Pat your favorite movies of the year!<br><strong>41:37</strong> – Pocket Park concert this Friday 🎶<br><strong>42:28</strong> – Thursday Night Concerts begin 🎵<br><strong>43:25</strong> – Bandshell concert tonight<br><strong>43:55</strong> – Christmas in July Golf Scramble ⛳<br><strong>45:10</strong> – Quantum Wellness Summer Bash<br><strong>45:46</strong> – Big Rapids All-Class Reunion 🎓<br><strong>46:55</strong> – Big Dam Bike Ride 🚴<br><strong>49:05</strong> – Pork for a Purpose 🐖<br><strong>50:07</strong> – Bison vs. tourist... the internet delivers again 😳<br><strong>52:35</strong> – Marshmallow-stuffed donuts? 🍩<br><strong>55:00</strong> – Outro & goodbye</p><p>#WhatsUpBigRapids<br>#BigRapidsMI<br>#SupportLocal<br>#CommunityStrong<br>#PublicArt</p><p>⏱️ Timecodes📣 Hashtags</p>
July 15, 2026
Chicken, Community & Caring for Neighbors
<p>It's Chicken BBQ week in Big Rapids!</p><p><br></p><p>This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, we talk summer heat, golf, county fair week, Five Below, and somehow find time to laugh at a picture of Dom dressed as a giant chicken.</p><p><br></p><p>Our guest is Kim Easler, Executive Director of Angels of Action, who shares what it takes to organize one of the community's biggest fundraisers, how the organization continues to grow, and the many ways volunteers make a difference throughout the year.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever wondered where your Chicken BBQ dollars go—or how you can help your neighbors—this is a great conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ Timecodes</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 – Intro & welcome</p><p>1:15 – Surviving the summer heat & Chicken BBQ volunteer tips ☀️🍗</p><p>3:39 – Golf season is in full swing ⛳</p><p>4:45 – Dom... in a chicken costume 🐔</p><p>5:32 – Conor McGregor discussion</p><p>6:18 – Five Below grand opening review 🛍️</p><p>9:18 – Featured Creature: African Pygmy 🐟</p><p>11:05 – Guest intro: Kim Easler (Angels of Action) ❤️</p><p>12:30 – Is the Chicken BBQ the biggest fundraiser?</p><p>13:00 – Behind the scenes of organizing community events</p><p>13:54 – How many dinners were served last year?</p><p>14:50 – Pat declares this year's chicken the best ever 🍗</p><p>17:20 – Shoutout to Mancino's for donating bread 🥖</p><p>18:22 – Chris rolls the dice on eating lettuce 😄</p><p>20:13 – How many chickens does it take?</p><p>22:32 – Kim's journey with Angels of Action</p><p>23:25 – What she's most proud of</p><p>24:00 – Growing the Literacy in Action program 📚</p><p>26:00 – Why literacy matters</p><p>27:40 – What's next for Angels of Action?</p><p>28:00 – Virtual cooking classes for families 👩🍳</p><p>29:30 – Volunteers are always needed</p><p>30:40 – Other ways to support the mission</p><p>33:10 – Christmas in July Golf Scramble 🎄⛳</p><p>35:05 – Managing multiple golf outings</p><p>36:40 – Back-to-school event coming soon 🎒</p><p>36:58 – Looking ahead to Light Up the Night ✨</p><p>37:50 – Final Chicken BBQ days!</p><p>38:18 – How to volunteer or donate</p><p>39:30 – Special Olympics Ice Cream Social 🍦</p><p>40:13 – High Strung Steel & Whorled at Quinn's 🎶</p><p>41:50 – Pat's movie ticket giveaway 🎬</p><p>43:54 – Pocket Park concert series continues 🎵</p><p>44:42 – Blue Water Ramblers at the Bandshell</p><p>45:15 – Fair Week is here! 🎡</p><p>47:21 – Thursday Night Concerts begin next week</p><p>49:12 – H.O.B.O. Basketball Camp 🏀</p><p>50:35 – Chris doesn't have room for another cult 😂</p><p>50:55 – Cornhole tournament at The Peaks</p><p>52:12 – Quantum Wellness Summer Bash</p><p>52:40 – Eagles 80th Anniversary Open House</p><p>54:06 – Pork for a Purpose 🐖</p><p>54:51 – AI imagines Big Rapids 🤖</p><p>57:02 – Daylight Saving Time update ⏰</p><p>58:25 – Outro & goodbye</p><p><br></p><p>📣 Hashtags</p><p><br></p><p>#WhatsUpBigRapids</p><p>#BigRapidsMI</p><p>#SupportLocal</p><p>#CommunityStrong</p><p>#AngelsOfAction</p>
July 8, 2026
Global Connections, Great Pizza & Summer in Full Swing
<p>Summer keeps rolling in Big Rapids!</p><p>This week on What’s Up Big Rapids, the guys recap the Fourth of July festivities, debate whether they've officially become too old to get excited about fireworks, and somehow end up talking movies again.</p><p>Our guest is <strong>Tara Braun</strong>, Executive Director of International Studies at Ferris State University and outgoing Rotary President. It's a fascinating conversation about international education, why over 60 countries are represented right here in Big Rapids, and Tara's vision for creating sister-city relationships that could connect our community to the rest of the world.</p><p>Plus: Cottage Inn sneak peeks, Five Below finally opens, Fair Week begins, and there's live music just about everywhere you look.</p><p><strong>0:00</strong> – Intro & welcome<br><strong>1:25</strong> – Chris Jane Sells Houses is back! 🏡<br><strong>2:50</strong> – Fourth of July parade & fireworks recap 🎆<br><strong>4:40</strong> – Movie reviews return (and Chris struggles with movie trivia again) 🎬<br><strong>8:45</strong> – Heat wave reminders ☀️<br><strong>9:15</strong> – Featured Creature: Serpae Tetra 🐟<br><strong>11:20</strong> – UFC legends making comebacks 🥊<br><strong>12:40</strong> – USA falls to Belgium in the World Cup ⚽<br><strong>15:10</strong> – Guest intro: Tara Braun 🌎<br><strong>18:00</strong> – Growing up in Big Rapids and discovering the world<br><strong>20:45</strong> – First international trip and how it changed her perspective<br><strong>22:10</strong> – The value international students bring to a community<br><strong>24:35</strong> – More than 60 countries represented at Ferris 🌍<br><strong>30:20</strong> – Connecting international students with the community<br><strong>33:15</strong> – Michigan's sister relationship with Shiba, Japan 🇯🇵<br><strong>36:30</strong> – Building future sister-city relationships<br><strong>39:30</strong> – "Is this like dating for cities?" 😄<br><strong>42:00</strong> – How to get involved<br><strong>45:15</strong> – Thanks to Mark Brejcha<br><strong>46:00</strong> – New wheelchair swing at Hemlock Park ❤️<br><strong>47:15</strong> – Sneak peek inside Cottage Inn Pizza 🍕<br><strong>48:05</strong> – Five Below & Whipped and Dipped are open!<br><strong>50:10</strong> – Fill-A-Bus for the Youth Attention Center 🚌<br><strong>52:08</strong> – Pocket Park & Bandshell concerts continue 🎶<br><strong>53:20</strong> – Fair Week begins! 🎡<br><strong>56:45</strong> – Were you a 4-H kid?<br><strong>59:15</strong> – More live music around town 🎸<br><strong>1:01:45</strong> – H.O.B.O. Basketball Camp 🏀<br><strong>1:03:25</strong> – Cornhole tournament at The Peaks<br><strong>1:04:00</strong> – Quantum Wellness Summer Bash & Eagles Open House<br><strong>1:06:09</strong> – Big Rapids High School All-Class Reunion<br><strong>1:07:53</strong> – Drone light show & Dom's all-time worst dad joke 😂<br><strong>1:09:15</strong> – Outro & goodbye</p><p>#WhatsUpBigRapids#BigRapidsMI#SupportLocal#CommunityStrong#SummerInBigRapids</p>
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