What's Up Big Rapids?

❄️🔥🏙️ Cold Roads, Hot Takes & Downtown Updates | What’s Up Big Rapids – 1.14.26 Two weeks into the New Year and the guys are still standing — mostly. Chris is sticking with his goals, Pat fights through illness to make his co-ed volleyball game, and winter driving stories remind us all why Michigan roads demand respect. This week’s episode is packed with Big Rapids news, updates, rumors confi...

❄️🥗🎒 Snow Days, Salads & Season Two Begins | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 52 (1-7-26) Season Two is officially underway! 🎉 Chris, Pat, and Dom kick off 2026 with snow days, salads, new goals, and a whole lot happening around Big Rapids. Chris is one week into New Year goals (and surprisingly enjoying salads 🥗), while Pat spends his weekend working on his newest downtown venture, The Banded Rac...

🎉🎮🎅 One Year In, WUBR Awards & Only in Big Rapids | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 51 (12-31-25) It’s our one-year anniversary episode — and what a ride it’s been. 🥹🎉 We kick things off with a Christmas greeting from Santa Claus himself , then take a moment to realize something kind of wild: 51 episodes , dozens of guests, and a full year of telling Big Rapids stories together. Dom even crowns...

🎄🏆🎂 Championships, Christmas Pland & Birthday Candles | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 50 (12-24-25) It’s Christmas Eve on What’s Up Big Rapids , and the vibes are exactly what you’d hope for. 🎄❤️ We kick things off by celebrating the 2025 D-II National Champion Ferris State Bulldogs 🏆, then shift into full holiday mode with gifts, gratitude, and a little birthday chaos — because yes, it’s Pat’...

🎄🏔️❤️ Anniversaries, Angels & A Dawg Dynasty | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 49 (12-17-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids , it’s a true holiday mix of music, marriage, miracles, and community care . 🎄 Chris recaps the latest conditions at Caberfae Peaks , a big weekend show with High Strung Steel , and—oops—realizes on-air that he forgot his 21st wedding anniversary . 💍😬 We celebrate big new...

🎿🎄🎸 Snow Days, Sled Hills & Season’s Greetings | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 48 (12-10-25) It’s our first Christmas season as a podcast , and Big Rapids is officially in full holiday mode. ❄️🎄 Chris kicks things off with opening weekend at Caberfae Peaks and some serious sledding at Crossroads, while Pat spent the weekend wrenching on cars and celebrating birthdays — and then had his mind abs...

🎄🦁🥎 Wicked Weather, Winning Wives & Winter Softball | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 47 (12-3-25) It’s December in Big Rapids, which means snowstorms, tree lightings, Santa sightings, and a whole lot of community magic. ❄️🎄 This week, Chris & Pat kick things off with a recap of seeing Wicked: For Good , surviving (or avoiding) the Turkey Trot 5K , and cheering the Lions through Thanksgiving....

🎄🎅🏈 Parades, Patience & Pumpkin Pie | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 46 (11-25-25) It’s Thanksgiving week on What’s Up Big Rapids , which means parades, tree lightings, turkey trots, community meals, and holiday chaos in all the best ways. 🦃🎄 Chris & Pat break down the Festival of Lights Parade (and their favorite floats), recap a weekend of packing Thanksgiving meals , and celebrate Vintag...

🦃🎄❤️ Thanksgiving, Tree Lightings & The Forgotten | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 45 (11-19-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids , we kick off the Thanksgiving season with gratitude, giving, and some incredible guests. 🧡 Pat reviews his trip to the movies 🍿, Chris had a huge weekend performing with High Strung Steel 🎸, and we welcome Randy & Amanda Hahn from the Jonah Foundation and Reach...

🎸🎖️🏈 Veterans, Victories & Very Tiny Hands | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 44 (11-12-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids , the crew is fresh off an incredible Light Up the Night weekend and a powerful Veterans Day celebration. 🇺🇸 Chris recounts clowning around (literally 🤡) with the Clown-Vets , Pat moves offices 🏢, and the show raises money for Angels of Action by auctioning off a seat in th...

🎅🎄🎁 Santa, Stand-Up & Seasonal Shenanigans | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 43 (11-6-25) It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year on What’s Up Big Rapids ! Chris & Pat are dressed as reindeer 🦌, Dom’s on his best behavior (mostly), and their very special guest is none other than Santa Claus himself 🎅 — straight from the North Pole! They ask the questions everyone’s wanted to know...

🎃🏆🎭 Pumpkin Rolls, Personal Bests & Pete Webber | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 42 (10-29-25) It was a huge weekend in Big Rapids, and the guys are still catching their breath! 🏃‍♂️💨 Pat sets a personal best at the Skeleton Skurry 5K 🥇, Chris finally brings home the Pumpkin Roll Trophy 🎃🏆 (and $750 for Artworks!), and thousands of kids scored 70,000+ pieces of candy at the Trunk or Treat 🍬...

🎃🏃‍♂️🏈 Bruises, Boo Zoos & Big Rapids Boos | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 41 (10-22-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids , Chris gives a “colorful” update on his recovery (spoiler: still bruised 🟣🟢) and shares how the family celebrated Sweetest Day at the Boo Zoo 🦁🎃. Pat’s been sanding, staining, and watching sports — all while plotting our big subscriber sneaker giveaway 👟 (details below...

🏈🎭🎃 Recoveries, Rivalries & Rising Dawgs | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 40 (10-15-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids , Chris is on the mend after his hit-and-run scare 🙏 and back in the swing of things — hitting the Mecosta vs Cancer Bar Crawl , Ozzfest , and catching live music from the Tyler Gitchel Band . 🎶 Pat’s nursing heartbreak of his own after both the Tigers ⚾ and Lions 🦁 went d...

🚗🎗️🎃 Hit-and-Run, Hope & Halloween Plans | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 39 (10-8-25) This week’s episode of What’s Up Big Rapids has a little of everything — drama, gratitude, and community spirit. 🙏 🚗 Chris narrowly avoids disaster after a hit-and-run accident that lands him in the hospital (he’s okay 💪). 🎗️ We’re joined by Mandy Kilpatrick , Director of Mecosta County vs Cancer , who shares...

🏆🎂🎃 Trophies, Tile & a Birthday Twist | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 38 (10-1-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids : 🏃 Chris & Pat finish the ResRun 5K (with minimal whining) 💍 Chris officiates another wedding and wants more! 🏈 Big Rapids football keeps the Pioneer Trophy by defeating Reed City 🎂 Chris celebrates his birthday (with cake courtesy of Pat) 🙌 Uplifting moment: Lady Cardin...

🏃🎶🏛 Races, Records & Revising the Charter | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 37 (9-24-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids : 🏡 A late-season boom in real estate 🎶 Weekend plans, gigs, and Columbia House memories 🏃‍♂️ Upcoming 5Ks: Res Run, Crossroads, and Skeleton Skurry 🎃 Fall events: Trunk or Treat, Pumpkin Roll, and more Our special guest is Jen Cochran — former City Commissioner and current...

🏈🎭🎉 Homecoming, Highlights & The Peaks | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 36 (9-16-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids : 🎓 Big Rapids & Ferris Homecoming celebrations 🦁 Pat’s questionable Lions bet (involving his living room furniture) 🙌 Feel-good shoutout to new Eagle Scout Parker Eling 🍴 Crusted Creations gets its liquor license 🎨 Artworks Gala this Friday ✨ Upcoming fall festivals, 5...

🎶🚴📰 Heroes, Homecoming & Headlines | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 35 (9-10-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids , we bring you a sneak peek at the brand-new Hand of Giants song Hate vs Heroes ! 🎶 Chris recaps an inspiring marathon weekend with Shavon, and the guys cover everything from Homecoming to history: 9/11 reflections, community events, and $41K raised by Pork for a Purpose . 🙌 We als...

🍕🚴‍♂️🎶 Pizza, Parades & Powerful Moments | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 34 (9-3-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids , Chris takes us on a Chicago deep-dive—literally—after a weekend full of deep dish pizza , museums, and big city adventures. 🍕🦖 Meanwhile, Pat is officially a Big Rapids resident (welcome home!), and the guys cover everything from football season to the largest Labor Day Arts...

🥁🏈🎶 Marching Bands, Marathons & Marvel Bands | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 33 (8-27-25) This week on What’s Up Big Rapids , Chris and Pat recap a jam-packed week: hole-in-ones, house projects, and rocking out at the Tie Dye Festival 🎸. We talk Labor Day weekend plans, the Big Dam Bike Ride , local construction updates, and even a Top Gun movie night at Roben-Hood Airport. ✈️ Our special guest...

🎙️ Episode 32 (8-19-25): Buckets, Backpacks & the Big Dam Ride This week on What’s Up Big Rapids — Chris and Pat cover rodeos, festivals, football season, and even a musical bucket list moment before diving into a big interview with Mecosta County Sheriff Brian Miller. From back-to-school checklists to local festivals and bike rides, there’s a lot happening in Big Rapids — plus, we say farewel...

🎓🎭🏞 Reunions, Rodeos & the Road to Back-to-School | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 31 (8-13-25) It’s a packed week on What’s Up Big Rapids ! Chris and Pat swap stories from their weekend adventures—🎓 awkward class reunions, 🎥 summer movie magic, 🎶 festival fun, and even a surprise trip to the E.R. (Pat’s OK!). We talk tie-dye, rodeos, upcoming 5Ks, and the 57th Annual Labor Day Festival. Our sp...

🎹🎪🎬 Play Back, Pork & Pat’s Big Move | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 30 (8-7-25) After a tech fail that almost wiped out the show (RIP to Yesterday’s lost episode 🎤💀), the guys are back and better than ever! Chris returns from serving at a disability camp 💚, Pat surprises everyone with a spontaneous review of Rango 🦎, and… he’s officially moving to Big Rapids! 🏡 We also: – Announce our Duel...

🎹🎾🎭 Pianos, Parks & Pyles | What’s Up Big Rapids Ep. 29 (7-28-25) This week’s episode hits all the right notes—🎹 from dueling pianos to prime rib dinners, summer camps, and community pool splashdowns! Chris is packing for his 20th straight year at summer camp 🏕️, while Pat is navigating the chaos of “turnover season” at work (we get it, teachers). Plus, the guys deliver a spoiler-free revi...