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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 Affil... more

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Today we're broadcasting live from the Blythefield Country Club in Plainfield Township as it's the 12th year of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great folks connected to the Meijer LPGA to hea... more

Doug Meijer and Huge gave a tribute to their great friend Steve Workman who was a big fan of Grand Valley, the game of Golf, the Meijer LPGA Classic, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat... more

We were joined by our Soccer Insider John Conlon so he and Huge could talk about USA beating Australia 2-0 in the World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona... more

We were joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge talked about the current state of the Detroit Tigers, talked about the future of Skubal and what the team still needs, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Karsch
Voice of Michigan Football
Episode: The Huge Show - June 18th - 4pm Hour
Cathy Cooper
Tournament Director of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give
Meijer
Episode: The Huge Show - June 12th - Full Show
Chef Brian
Chef from Fredericks by Meijer, overseeing food options at the LPGA classic.
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Episode: The Huge Show - June 12th - 5pm Hour
Grace Kim
LPGA Tour golfer having strong performance at Meijer LPGA Classic
Episode: The Huge Show - June 12th - 3pm Hour
Wendy Traschen
Tournament Director, Dow Championship
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Episode: The Huge Show - Dow Championship Interview - Wendy Traschen 06-11-26
Jim Fitterling
CEO, Dow
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Episode: The Huge Show - Dow Championship Interview - Jim Fitterling 06-11-26
Greg Herres
Tigers insider and former baseball player
Hope College
Episode: The Huge Show - June 11th - 3pm Hour
Sarah White
LPGA golfer from Kentwood, Michigan
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Episode: The Huge Show - June 10th - 5pm Hour
Clayton Savy
Michigan insider with thewolverines.com
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Episode: The Huge Show - June 5th - 3pm Hour

Host

Bill Simonson
Host of live weekday sports talk with a long-running Michigan focus; known for strong opinions and guest-driven conversations.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Veering off

    I’ve been listening to 100.9 FM based out of Midland for the better part of 5 years, of which Huge has a show. But of recent the majority of content when I tune in has been about Ferris State University. Today it was about some guy and the AI program there 🤔. Don’t really care to hear about that on a sports program, at all. Not sure if he is compensated in some capacity by the school? And what is with all the political leanings that are espoused throughout as well? It’s a sports radio station… ... more

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    Willy1177
    United States9 months ago
  • Too many “hot takes”, not enough true insight

    Huge has decent guests on his show, but he doesn’t bring much to the table himself. He throws out a lot of hot takes - opinions from left field with no factual support. If you want real insight on Michigan-based sports, listen to 96.1 The Ticket on your ride to work in the morning, not your ride home in the afternoon.

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    J Train 15839
    United States10 months ago
  • Excellent show

    Been listening to Bill, aka Huge, for as long as I can remember. His guests on the show for the Detroit pro teams and colleges throughout Michigan are amazing from UM, MSU, Central, Western, Ferris, Hope etc. Keep up the good work Bill!

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    40somethinginMi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Political hack

    This guy just refuses to cover sports. It’s his political opinions every hour. Would love show if he just covered sports.

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    2
    Nah3636
    United Statesa year ago
  • Bad

    Host’s voice is obnoxious, as are his takes on many things. Plenty of other sports talk shows with more bearable hosts.

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    UM Fan3000
    United States2 years ago

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Some viewers feel the host's tone leans political and polarizing.
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Critics point to frequent clips and ads reducing content depth.

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The Huge Show - Golf Interview - Grant Boone 06-10-26
Q: Who's on that next list? Who's the next Nellie, if there is a next Nellie?
Grant Boone explains there are a couple of elevated competitors like Gino Titikun at the top, but also highlights younger players who are down in the weeds and could become the next breakout stars.
The Huge Show - Pistons Interview - Eric Vincent 06-10-26
Q: What is the proposed order of offseason priorities for Detroit?
The suggested order is to focus on internal moves first to secure key players, then pursue external options to fill gaps and improve the roster depth.
The Huge Show - Pistons Interview - Eric Vincent 06-10-26
Q: Who are the realistic targets for a secondary scorer this summer for the Pistons?
Eric Vincent mentions Jalen Duren as a long-term cornerstone, with possible outside options like John Collins and other flexible fit players to supplement Cade Cunningham, while noting it would depend on how the Pistons prioritize internal development first.
The Huge Show - Dow Championship Interview - Jim Fitterling 06-11-26
Q: What's on the horizon for this tournament?
Jim discusses expanding activation, keeping the event a community and family staple, and continuing Dow's partnership with the LPGA through 2029 while exploring bigger and better STEM-focused programs and local community involvement.
The Huge Show - Tigers Interview - John Vander Wal 06-12-26
Q: How should the Tigers handle their pitching rotation with Verlander potentially back?
The guest suggests evaluating Verlander's readiness carefully, keeping Scoobble and Mize in strong rotation positions, and considering strategic left-handed balancing to optimize matchups.

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What is THE HUGE SHOW about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Michigan sports with a strong emphasis on college football, the Detroit Lions, and local Michigan teams, blending in NIL discussions, recruiting, and conference dynamics. Episodes often feature expert guests such as sports lawyers, analysts, former players, and reporters to dissect policy shifts, schedules, and team performance, all anchored by candid, opinionated hosting. Noteworthy is the consistent mix of deep dive topics (NIL, NCAA settlements, transfer portals) with community and charitable angles, plus lively guest banter that appeals to die-hard Michigan sports fans. Potential listeners should expect unabashed takes, insider perspectives from sports industry insiders, and a heavy state-and-school focus, with some ... more

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1. Doug Karsch
2. Cathy Cooper
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5. Wendy Traschen
6. Jim Fitterling
7. Greg Herres
8. Sarah White

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