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The Huge Show - August 18th - Full Show

The Huge Show - August 18th - Full Show

FromTHE HUGE SHOW


The Huge Show - August 18th - Full Show

FromTHE HUGE SHOW

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Length:
135 minutes
Released:
Aug 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today we're broadcasting from Sullivan Field in Grand Rapids as they're in the first phase of upgrading their facilities. They're also hosting a cool event tomorrow with former Detroit Tiger Dave Rozema. We were joined by some of the fine folks from Sullivan Field throughout the show to hear about their upgrades, and more. We also talked Golf, Football and more as we were joined by some of our insiders. We kicked off the show with Bill Hobson from Michigan Golf Live to talk a little about the FedEx Cup happening this weekend. He gave his thoughts on who will come out on top, told us about a special Michigan Golf Live show tomorrow, and more. We were then joined by Paul Soltysiak from Sullivan Field telling us about his connection to SF going up, filled us in on what they have planned, and more. We were then joined by Brian Stetler from the Coca-Cola team as they've partnered with McDonald's to make the "Pure Michigan Mix Frozen Drink." He told us about how this drink, partnership and promotion came about, told us about some cool offers they have, and more. We kicked off the second hour with our "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink joined us. He talked to us about Ferris and the "Detroit Promise" which aims to offer tuition-free schooling for students in the Detroit area. We were then joined by the former voice of Michigan football, Jim Brandstatter. He and Huge talked about their expectations for Harbaugh and his team this year, talked about conference expansion, and more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com so he could update us on some of the storylines surrounding Mel Tucker and his football team. We started the final hour with former Detroit Tiger Dave Rozema. He joined Huge to talk about the event that's happening at Sullivan Field tomorrow, talked about his connection and some fond memories, and much more. We were then joined by Mark Uyl who is the Executive Director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. He came on to update us on a recent court ruling in regards to High School Soccer which unites the upper and lower peninsula's in soccer. We were then joined by Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com to get an update on Michigan football. We wrapped up the show with Shawn Saputo who is a McDonald's Operator in the Lansing area. He joined us to talk about the Pure Michigan Mix promotion, discussed their new partnership with MSU athletics, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Aug 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Live across Michigan every weekday, The Huge Show delivers huge opinions and big name guests from the world of Michigan sports every weekday from 3pm-6pm. Hosted by Bill Simonson for nearly two decades, The Huge Show pulls no punches when it comes to opinions and commentary about Michigan's professional and college sports teams. Flagship Station:  WMAX - 96.1FM The Game - Grand Rapids Network Affiliates: Alma/Mt Pleasant: AM 1280 WFYC Ann Arbor: AM 1050 WTKA Benton Harbor/St Joe: AM 1400 and 95.7 FM WSJM Cadillac: 93.7 FM WKAD Flint: AM 1330 Holland: AM 1450 WHTC Houghton/Hancock: AM 920 WMPL Lansing: AM 730 WVFN Midland: 100.9 FM WLUN Petoskey: AM 1340 WMBN