It's one thing to listen to the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show on the radio, but to be a part of a live audience is a tradition that only happens once a year in Grand Rapids.

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Being in a live studio audience for a broadcast is something that used to happen on television and radio all the time, but these days it has become rare. The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show does live morning shows all over the country, but the one in their home market of Grand Rapids is truly unique. Many fans of the show travel from all over the country to be a part of the live show at the Intersection.

Free Beer & Hot Wings Live Show Coming To Intersection

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The cast of the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show has evolved slightly over the years, but two members have remained constant, Gregg "Free Beer" Daniels and Chris "Hot Wings" Michels. A show that originally started as an afternoon show in 1997, has grown into one of the top syndicated morning show brands in the entire country being aired in 54 markets.

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The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show consists of Free Beer, Hot Wings, executive producer Steve, producer Kelly Cheese, Maitlynn Mossolle, and phone screener Tommy McNeil.

The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show hits the road to several of their markets to do the show into front of a live audience. While each of those shows are memorable in their own way, the one in their home market of Grand Rapids is special.

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The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show return to the Intersection the morning of Wednesday, November 26th. Tickets start at $15 while supplies last. There are two VIP sections: the first five rows or the elevated platforms on either side of the stage on elevated platforms that include bartenders. VIP tickets include a commemorative t-shirt, signed poster, and early entry into the venue at 5:00 am. Regular ticket holders can enter the venue at 5:30 am.

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The FBHWs Live Show is brought to you by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, The Gilmore Car Museum, Big O Smokehouse, and Quality Door. To experience this Thanksgiving tradition and possibly wind up on stage with show for one of their games, you can get your tickets right here.  Food will be available for purchase from Sweet Racks and Smokin' Butts bar-b-que. The bar will open at 7 am.

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👇BELOW: 97.9 GRD and The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show Fill Up The Basket for Kids' Food Basket 2025👇

97.9 GRD and The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show Fill Up The Basket for Kids' Food Basket 2025

97.9 WGRD and the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show went commercial-free August 7, 2025, to "fill the basket" for Kids' Foods Basket, which has made it their mission to feed hungry kids in West Michigan for 23 years.

It's not just about supplying healthy, nourishing food, but also growing it, and teaching children about it. This work is life changing.

The West Michigan Community stepped up to raise $162,914 for this incredible organization. Thank you for spending the day with us and THANK YOU for supporting Kids' Food Basket's incredible mission. If you'd like to donate, volunteer, or learn more about Kids' Food Basket, you can do that here.

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