Big Mic

Michael “Big Mic” Buhrman – Executive Producer and On-Air Host

About

Big Mic has been on the air in Denver for 25 years! Big Mic started radio in 2000, starting as an intern, moving to a full-time air personality, and then a brand manager of several radio stations in Colorado. In 2022, Big Mic joined 98.5 KYGO and is currently the Executive Producer for Tracy & Fizz in the morning, as well as the night show host both in Denver and Sacramento, California’s 105.1 KNCI.

Expertise

On-air, promotions, imaging/producing, social media curation and music programming.

Experience

20 years of radio broadcasting. Launched a Comedy radio station. Grew a station’s Facebook page to 7.5 million followers. Full time air shifts in all time slots of radio.

Education

AA in Political Science at Community College of Denver and Business Management BA in progress at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Achievements and awards

Colorado Broadcasters Award winner for best Best Website, Best Use of New Media, Best Imaging and Best Morning Show. Colorado Broadcasters Award nominee for Best Night Show.

Social media profiles

Drought Buster on the way? Big rain possible in Denver this week

The Summer of 2026 in Denver will be remembered as one of the hottest and driest on record, resulting in much of the state facing some form of watering restrictions […]
8 hours ago

Nikola Jokic announces he will stay in Denver next season

Nikola Jokic, arguably one of the best Denver Nuggets players of all time (let alone the entire NBA), has been delaying signing a contract extension with the franchise thus far, […]
11 hours ago

Hidden Valley Ranch introduces “Spooky Ranch” for Halloween

When’s the last time you put black ranch dressing on your salad? Well Hidden Valley Ranch is going to allow you to do just that with their new “Spooky Ranch.” […]
12 hours ago

CDOT & Uber providing Uber Credits to curb drunk driving

With the Colorado Department of Transportation advising the public that their Fall “The Heat Is On” campaign is in full force with Football season and Fall festivals going on, its […]
3 days ago

Eastbound I-70 closures this weekend

If you’re hitting the road this weekend make sure you’re using your Google Maps, especially if you are traveling on eastbound I-70. Starting Friday night in Wheat Ridge, eastbound I-70 […]
4 days ago

‘Toy Story 5’ hits Disney+ as platform announces fourth price increase in four years

Good news…”Toy Story 5″ is officially streaming on Disney+! Bad news…it joins the streaming service at the same time they announce their fourth price increase in four years. The Walt […]
5 days ago

McDonald’s Monopoly game makes its comeback October 6

While you may not be passing “Go” for $200, you could be winning a bunch of other prizes as the Monopoly game returns to McDonald’s! The classic board game and […]
5 days ago

Is leaf peepin’ worth it this season?

Following one of the hottest and driest summers on record, Colorado’s leaf peeping season has hit early with many area’s peak fall colors hitting much sooner than normal and with […]
6 days ago

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ becomes longest-running No. 1 single in US chart history

And then there was only Ella Langley. At 23 weeks, Ella Langley’s “Choosin Texas” has officially become the longes- running number one single on Billboard in US history. Last week, […]
7 days ago

Union Pacific’s Big Boy locomotive to stop in Colorado during first-ever holiday tour

One of the world’s largest steam locomotives will be getting a dose of holiday spirit this year for the next time it comes to Colorado. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. […]
8 days ago

Costco announces DoorDash and Uber Eats partnership

For years, delivery services such as DoorDash and Uber Eats have provided the convenience of delivery of your favorite restaurants and stores right to your doorstep, but one of their […]
11 days ago

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ beats out ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to become highest-grossing domestic movie

For 10 years, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” held the crown as the highest-grossing movie in the United States with $936.66 million dollars. Wednesday, that record was beaten as “Spider-Man: […]
12 days ago

Joe Sakic to remain Avs’ general manager

With just 17 days until the start of the Colorado Avalanche’s season, we now know it will be Joe Sakic who will be holding the reigns as general manager. Sakic […]
15 days ago

John Elway to appear on ‘Manningcast’ for first time during Broncos Monday Night Football game

The only two quarterbacks to bring the Denver Broncos Super Bowl victories will team up as the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs face off during Monday Night Football. John […]
18 days ago

CMA Awards nominations revealed, Ella Langley leads the pack

The 60th Annual CMA Awards will be held November 18, broadcasting live on ABC and Disney+ (and the next day on Hulu), and we now know which artists have been […]
19 days ago

Lainey Wilson to host 60th CMA Awards

The 60th Country Music Association Awards will be back with a familiar face, as country superstar Lainey Wilson will return as the host. After several years of being hosted by […]
20 days ago

Melissa Villaseñor talks voicing in Hoppers & Toy Story 5 & more

Melissa Villaseñor stopped by and talked with Big Mic about Dolly Parton who she does a legendary impression of, her busy “cartoon” Summer voicing characters in Hoppers and Toy Story […]
24 days ago

Denver International Airport expects over 360,000 travelers Labor Day weekend

A three-day Labor Day holiday weekend is sending a lot of people on some last-minute summer trips, which means a lot of travelers making their way through Denver International Airport. […]
25 days ago

‘Lion King’ composer owes nearly $40,000 in comedian’s legal bills

What started out as a joke about one of “Lion King’s” iconic songs almost ended up being costly for that comedian, but now it will be costly for one of […]
27 days ago

Waymo’s self-driving service kicks off in Denver Tuesday

After several months of testing throughout Denver, Waymo has officially begun delivering public rides in Denver today. Waymo, the driverless fully autonomous ride service, touts itself as a driver that […]
27 days ago

Chipotle introduces new chip flavor and brings back fan-favorite menu item

Chipotle is bringing back a fan-favorite and introduces a new chip option this week. In addition to bringing back their Pollo Asado for a limited time, they will be introducing […]
29 days ago

El Paso County officially recognizes Buc-ee’s as convenience store

As the battle to bring a second Buc-ee’s to Colorado continues on, they’ve cleared another hurdle, as El Paso County has officially ruled that Buc-ee’s is a convenience store. With […]
1 month ago

Sloan’s Lake’s Dragon Boat Festival returns this weekend

With almost 200,000 people expected to be in attendance, the 26th annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival returns Saturday to Sloan’s Lake celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Culture. […]
1 month ago

Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

The man responsible for such iconic voices as Optimus Prime and “Winnie The Pooh’s” Eeyore, Peter Cullen, has passed away at the age of 85. Peter Cullen voiced Optimus Prime […]
1 month ago