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Heart of the Great Turtle Island

August 11th, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 12:40

Mike Grisdale talks with Sandra Clark, Director of Michigan History Center, and Bill Arnold, Development Director with the Michigan History Foundation about unique project going on in the Straits area regarding the Fr. Marquette Memorial.

Small Business Administration Disaster Loans

June 18th, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 14:31

In the wake of the 2025 Ice Storm that devasted Northern Michigan, Mike Grisdale talks with Julie Garrett, the public affairs specialist with the Small Business Administration, on how people can see relief.

Mackinac Island Named Country's Top Summer Destination

May 28th, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 9:00

Mike Grisdale talks with Steph Castelien from the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau after the island was named the top summer destination in the country.

Interview with Ken Kal

February 26th, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 13:06

Big Country Gold is proud to be a radio affiliate for the Detroit Red Wings. Recently, Mike Grisdale spoke with Ken Kal, the voice of the Detroit Red Wings to see what their chances are of making the playoffs. Plus, they will look at the coaching changes made during the season and how it's impacted the team.

Cheboygan Opera House 2025 Season

February 19th, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 14:14

Mike Grisdale sits down with Owen Goslin, Director of Cheboygan Opera House, with updates for 2025 season.

Deep Freeze Winter Jam 2

February 11th, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 7:02

Mike Grisdale sits down with Randy Riddle, lead singer of Alter Ego Rehab regarding the Deep Freeze Winter Jam 2, coming up February 22 at Cheboygan Opera House. The other band that night is the Lonely Pines. Attendees get 2 off their ticket if they bring a canned good for the St. Thomas Food Pantry.

Hop-In on Burt Lake

February 7th, 2025 10:30am | Duration: 9:03

Mike Grisdale talks with Bob Babcock from Hoppies Tavern on Burt Lake, hosts of the Hop-In on Burt Lake. This year the event is being held on February 15th. It helps support local Special Olympians and is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Cheboygan. For more info, call (231) 818-8442.

Cheboygan Community Events with Roger Kopernik

February 3rd, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 9:04

Mike Grisdale is talking with Roger Kopernik of Cheboygan about several upcoming community events Open Skate for Salvation Army, Winter Freeze Jam at the Cheboygan Opera House and the return of Line Dancing lessons at the Library.

Sturgeon Shivaree on Black Lake

January 27th, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 4:47

Mike Grisdale interviews Jay Woiderski, President of Sturgeon for Tomorrow, regarding this year's Sturgeon Shivaree on Black Lake. The event will be held January 31st - February 1st!

Interview with MSU Hockey Coach Adam Nightingale

January 20th, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 9:49

Mike Grisdale had a chance to talk with MSU Hockey Coach and Cheboygan native, Adam Nightingale. Coach Nightingale shares how growing up in northern Michigan helped develop his love of hockey and shape his future career goals.

Interview with Cheboygan County Sheriff Todd Ross

January 20th, 2025 12:00am | Duration: 17:49

Mike Grisdale had a chance to catch up with new Cheboygan Sheriff Todd Ross. He updated us on his plans for the Sheriff's Office and some personnel changes.

Cheboygan's tie to the Iditarod

Guest: Gerhardt Thiart

September 28th, 2022 12:00am | Duration: 23:01

Mike Grisdale welcomed Gerhardt Thiart to the Cheboygan studios for an interview. He is the first from South Africa to compete in the Iditarod. He and his wife have been living in the Cheboygan County area the last 12 years and are preparing to go back to Alaska this fall to get ready for the 2023 event.