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

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 […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month 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, […]
1 month 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. […]
1 month 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 […]
2 months 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: […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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. […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months 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. […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months ago

Denver lawn watering ban starts October 1

As Denver, and Colorado as a whole, faces historic drought and high temperatures, Denver Water has announced that a lawn watering ban will go into effect on October 1. The […]
2 months ago

Disney releases Broncos collaboration

Looks like Maximus from Disney’s “Tangled” is ready to hit the field for the Denver Broncos, as a new collaboration between Disney and the NFL was released Tuesday. The Disney […]
2 months ago

National Park Service celebrates 110th anniversary by offering free entry to national parks August 25

The National Park Service is celebrating its 110th anniversary on August 25, and you’ll be able to enjoy free entry to celebrate along! On their website, they say the National […]
2 months ago