What’s Up Big Rapids with Chris Jane episode 145

What’s Up Big Rapids Chatting Local feature: Crossing County Lines with Chris Jane

Episode 145 of the Discover Montcalm Podcast kicks off a brand new segment: Chatting Local — where we go beyond Montcalm County to shine a light on neighboring voices making a difference in their communities.

In this first feature, we head north into Mecosta County to connect with podcast host and longtime radio voice Chris Jane, the energy behind What’s Up Big Rapids. This infotainment-style podcast blends fun, conversation, and community insight — with zero agenda, just good vibes and local stories.

As Chris puts it, “We want it to be the place our local folks check in to see what’s happening… but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.”

Co-hosted with Pat Brooks (a Morley native and former Pioneer ad rep), What’s Up Big Rapids brings humor, culture, and connection to the mic. Whether they’re talking pop culture, local happenings, or simply laughing through lunch stories, their chemistry makes it all feel real.

Chris shares his heart behind the mic: “I want to get to know the person behind the sign… what makes you tick.”

And that’s exactly why Discover Montcalm is thrilled to feature this kind of grassroots storytelling. Because wherever you’re from — Montcalm, Mecosta, or anywhere in between — your story matters.

Check out episode 145– Chatting Local: What’s Up Big Rapids with Chris Jane.  https://www.facebook.com/whatsupbigrapids 

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