Big Jim
Weekdays 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Jim’s relationship with Classic Rock includes Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics, and many other good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends, and “as seen on TikTok” content.
Jim O’Brien hosts “Big Jim‘s House” Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities, and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City.
From WTF Mode to V8 Mayhem: Hummer EV, Shelby Rumors & Dodge’s V8 Revival
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Local NewsDetroit Pistons Head Coach Goes Off…And He’s RIGHT
There’s a certain attitude that defines great Detroit Pistons teams. It’s a toughness, a resilience, a refusal to back down—something deeper than talent alone. It’s an identity, a calling card,…
Jim O'Brien
WCSXElectrified vs. Traditional Power: The Future of Driving? Three Different Auto Reviews
Living in Detroit, the heart of the American auto industry, I’ve seen firsthand how cars are evolving. It’s an interesting time to do auto reviews. Every automaker is talking about…
Jim O'Brien
Human InterestThe Detroit Reviver: A Hangover Cure for the True Detroiters
Congratulations Detroit! If you’re reading this, it means you’ve survived a weekend filled with questionable decisions, mystery shots, and the kind of bad dance moves that should have stayed in…
Jim O'Brien
Human InterestMichigan Dream Getaway: Where We Want to Go in 2025
Here we are, nearly 20% of the way through 2025 in Michigan , and for many of us, that means one thing: it’s time to start planning a vacation. If…
Jim O'Brien
Big Jim's GarageLuxury & Performance SUV Showdown – Car Review from Big Jim’s Garage
It’s always fun doing an automotive review in Michigan. Detroit drivers demand a lot from their SUVs—room for the family, comfort for the commute, and enough capability to handle Michigan…
Jim O'Brien
EntertainmentCould Jim Morrison Still Be Alive? I Want to Believe
Did Jim Morrison fake his own death? I’ve always had a soft spot for rock and roll mysteries. Maybe it started when I was a kid, watching Eddie and the…
Jim O'BrienMusicCelebrate Bob Seger Day & the Closing of Travelin’ Man at the Detroit Historical Museum!Jim O'Brien
MusicKevin Cronin talks Pine Knob, Blues Brothers Moments, and Keeping the REO Spirit AliveJim O'Brien
Human InterestStill Dating? Man Spends Four Days Locked in Storage Unit After Girlfriend’s “Ultimate Timeout”Jim O'Brien
