Spring is officially here, and this week’s episode is packed with fresh energy, new beginnings, and one of the most impressive young guests we’ve ever had on the show.

We welcome Andrew Hinkle, a young creator and builder who’s already diving into websites, apps, and big ideas — including his project SpendSomeTime. It’s a fascinating conversation about creativity, technology, and what it looks like to start building something meaningful at a young age.

We also celebrate a major milestone for Big Rapids — the movie theater is reopening this week, kicking things off with Super Mario Bros Galaxy in the newly remodeled space 🎬

Add in spring break stories, Easter plans, a new website for the show, and a call for YOUR creativity with the WUBR logo contest… and you’ve got another fun, community-centered episode.

0:00 – Intro & welcome
1:15 – Thanks for all the comments + we need an intern!
1:50 – Kenzie fills in again — and might need a new vehicle 😄
3:40 – Recording from the “recent past” — Pat is in Florida ☀️
4:18 – New website is live: whatsupbigrapids.com 🌐
6:00 – Thanks to Mayor Guenther for joining last week
6:45 – Featured Creature: Mountain Horn Lizard 🦎
10:45 – Guest intro: Andrew Hinkle 🧠
12:50 – What is SpendSomeTime?
19:50 – How do you decide what to do when you can do anything?
21:00 – Getting started building online
22:00 – Apps vs websites — what’s easier to create?
23:00 – Coding languages: HTML, Python & more
24:35 – What’s next after high school?
26:00 – Where to follow Andrew’s progress
27:45 – Thanks for joining us!
28:10 – 🎬 Big Rapids Movie Theater reopens this Friday!
29:26 – WUBR logo contest — win up to $250 💰
32:00 – Easter weekend services at Res Life ⛪
32:45 – Pat checks in from Naples, Florida 🌴
33:45 – Favorite spring break memories
39:30 – Kenzie’s spring break stories
41:25 – Andrew heads to Washington DC for college visits 🏛️
44:45 – Outro & goodbyes

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