Latest Grandriver Podcast Episodes
Sometimes We Need a Little Magic with Trino the Comedy Magician
Connect Grand Rapids - May 06, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutesThe Wonder of Magic We sit down virtually with local comedy magician, Trino to talk about what performers are doing when they can't go out. Trino tells us about his history and love of magic and his plans to continue his recurring magic show, Amaze & Amuse at the Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapid...
Good Ol' Fashioned TV Binging with Kylie Piette and Nick Milbratz of Couch Potatoes Unite!
Connect Grand Rapids - April 28, 2020 03:00 - 1 hourYou finally have the time to watch as much TV as you want. So... what do you watch? We consult the veteran screen watchers at Couch Potatoes Unite! to discuss the finer points of watching TV until your eyes bleed. Find more at Couch Potatoes Unite! Twitter: @cpupodcast Facebook Group: Couch ...
Art in a Time of Stay at Home with Hannah Berry of Lions & Rabbits
Connect Grand Rapids - April 20, 2020 20:00 - 46 minutesGrand Rapids is an artistic city. Its love for art extends well beyond ArtPrize. But how are its artists doing while being stuck at home during the COVID-19 lockdown? We reached out to Hannah Berry, local artist, advocate, community organizer, and owner of Lions & Rabbits for answers. Some of...
Support Grand Rapids' Restaurants with Christopher Freeman of EatGR
Connect Grand Rapids - April 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hourYou can't dine in, but you can take out or get delivery. This is life right now and it sucks. But there is hope. EatGR is a community of people who love to explore local restaurants and share their experiences and on this episode we're talking with its founder Christopher Freeman about food and...
Audio Happy Hour with Larry Lynch and Brian Davis of the Local Roots Podcast
Connect Grand Rapids - April 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hourA Podcast Crossover Audio Happy Hour Grab a beer and laugh with us as we talk with Larry Lynch and Brian Davis of the Local Roots Podcast. This was totally free form and we had a blast! Topics include: Beer and our love for Bell's Two Hearted Is Footloose cheesy? Fishing in polluted water...
How Brian Failed at Winter Camping with Sam Truby of Switchback Gear Exchange
Connect Grand Rapids - March 04, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutesThe great outdoors. Derrick and Brian ventured out into the woods and faced off with the elements for some Winter Camping. The elements won. What went wrong? We took a trip to Switchback Gear Exchange to get answers. Our fantastic guide Sam Truby goes through Brian and Derrick's trip and gives...
LaughFest & the Importance of Gilda's Club in Our Community with Joanne Roehm
Connect Grand Rapids - February 14, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutesLaughFest 2020 is right around the corner and it got us thinking, for the newcomer to the Grand Rapids area or the person possibly living under a rock, what is LaughFest and what do you need to know? So we took a trip down to Gilda's Club Grand Rapids to get the skinny from Festival Director, J...
Open Mic Nights feat. Mayan Buzz Cafe
Connect Grand Rapids - February 11, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutesWe thought we were in for poorly sung covers or a disinterested crowd. What we found was a community that was pulling itself together. Mayan Buzz Coffee Bar on Grandville in Grand Rapids is home to Complete Connection, community based open mic that happens Thursday at 8-10PM. A place for peopl...
Open Mic Nights feat. Mayan Buzz Coffee Bar
Connect Grand Rapids - February 11, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutesWe thought we were in for poorly sung covers or a disinterested crowd. What we found was a community that was pulling itself together. Mayan Buzz Coffee Bar on Grandville in Grand Rapids is home to Complete Connection, a community based open mic that happens Thursday from 8PM-10PM. A place for...
World of Winter Festival: A Reason to Get Outside this Winter
Connect Grand Rapids - January 23, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutesJust because it's snowing and cold doesn't mean you can't get outside. The World of Winter Festival is a month long festival in downtown Grand Rapids. We all know our city is an amazing experience in spring, summer, and fall, but this festival wants to make winter a great time to be outside! S...
Pinball at The Pyramid Scheme
Connect Grand Rapids - January 07, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutesSure plays a mean pinball! On the first Sunday of the month from 4PM-2AM, Pyramid Scheme offers FREE PINBALL! Grab your friends and head down for a fun night of lights, sounds, beers, and flippers! Pinball has been the hero and the villain in the arcade. Demonized and portrayed as a gambling m...
Winter is Here
Connect Grand Rapids - December 30, 2019 03:00 - 30 minutesGearing up for the winter in Grand Rapids is no ones favorite activity, but the fun doesn't stop when the snow starts to fly! Go out and enjoy some winter beers. Founders Brewery has a wide selection of great winter specials. Check out Brewsader for more breweries and get your checklist of plac...
Christmas in Grand Rapids: Or When to Wear Your Christmas Sweater
Connect Grand Rapids - December 20, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutesBrian and Rick are back to talk about what to do in Grand Rapids during the holiday season and debate Gift Giving and Receiving as adults. Topics Featured: Santa is charging parents to cut in line, officially putting him on the naughty list. Get the Fast Pass to see Santa faster. Brian's feet...
Take Charge of Your Health and Your Life with Dave Jimenez of Title Boxing Club Grand Rapids
Connect Grand Rapids - December 06, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes"We take on that mindset that we're fighting for our health, we're fighting for our wellness" Why get in shape? It's hard. By adopting the fighter's mentality, your goal is no longer trying to fit into those jeans in the back of your closet (although it is nice perk), your goal becomes aggressi...
How to Get Into Biking with Cory Bultman of Village Bike & Fitness?
Connect Grand Rapids - December 05, 2019 01:00 - 58 minutesYou want to get out and explore your city? Traverse the great outdoors? Get in shape and race your friends? Cycling is a great way to accomplish any and all of those goals. But where do you start? We sat down with Cory Bultman of Village Bike and Fitness to find out the best way to get into t...
How to Get Into Biking with Cory Bultman of Village Bike & Fitness
Connect Grand Rapids - December 05, 2019 01:00 - 58 minutesYou want to get out and explore your city? Traverse the great outdoors? Get in shape and race your friends? Cycling is a great way to accomplish any and all of those goals. But where do you start? We sat down with Cory Bultman of Village Bike and Fitness to find out the best way to get into t...
What is Connect Grand Rapids and Why Are We Doing This?
Connect Grand Rapids - December 04, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutesWe are all looking for connection. In an era of instant communication, it seems it would be easy to find the communities and groups where your passion or interest in a subject is matched with peers. Maybe you are new to the area and are looking for people who share your love of a hobby. Maybe y...
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