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Longtime Detroit TV news anchor and media personality interviews sports figures, newsmakers and difference makers from southeast Michigan and across the state.
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Tom Wilson, a fixture in Detroit sports and entertainment for more than 40 years, is my guest on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast.Wilson was promoted to run the Detroit Pistons at the age of 28. He stayed with the franchise for decades, as the Pistons won three NBA championships and the organization grew into one of the most successful in pro sports.In 2010, Wilson was hired by Olympia Entertainment, playing an instrumental role in the development of Little Caesars Arena. He retired ...
The Red Wings are trying to earn a playoff spot for first time since the 2015-16 season. Former Wings' defenseman Larry Murphy is watching this team closely as a game and studio analyst for Bally Sports Detroit.On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, Larry discusses the franchise's on-going rebuild and he reflects back on his 21-year NHL career. He was part of four Stanley Cup championship teams, including two here in Detroit. Murphy is the fifth highest scoring defenseman in NHL ...
20 Front Street is an intimate music venue located in downtown Lake Orion, Michigan. Kevin Bessert, one of the co-owners and the man who books the performers, joins me on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. Learn how an old antique shop was transformed into a unique cultural addition to downtown Lake Orion and for music fans in northern Oakland County and beyond. Kevin details the diverse artist line-up and the response they've received since opening the venue in 2016. Enjoy the conver...
This is a challenging period for universities and colleges. Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz addresses post-pandemic fall-out, enrollment trends, the high cost of higher ed, technological advances, DEI and much more in a stimulating conversation on The Dave LewAllen Podcast. Learn how OU is working to become "The University of Choice" and why she loves her job. Please subscribe to be notified of each new episode and tell a friend too!Oakland University:https://www.oakland.edu...
Greg Kampe is the longest-tenured Division I head coach in college basketball. His 40th season at Oakland University is already a success. The Golden Grizzlies have earned at least a tie for the Horizon League championship and they can win the title outright by defeating arch rival Detroit Mercy on Saturday (3/2) at home. Our discussion covers this year's team, his career at OU and the changes and challenges coaches face in the college game today.Please enjoy the conversation. I encourage you...
Attorney Todd Flood has tried hundreds of cases during a law career covering decades now. He also watched the Jennifer Crumbley trial very closely. On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, we discuss the Crumbley case and Oxford school shooting tragedy. Todd also served as a special prosecutor in the Flint Water Crisis and we discuss what happened and what went wrong with that investigation. Join us for this interesting and important discussion. Flood Law: https://floodlaw.com/Foll...
Super Bowl LVIII takes place Sunday in Las Vegas. The Detroit Lions had hopes of playing in the game for the first time in franchise history but it wasn't to be. The teams former all-pro offensive tackle and current radio analyst, Lomas Brown, talks football with me. We look back at the 2023 season, Lomas reflects on his career, which included two Super Bowls, and we'll get his prediction on Sunday's big game. It's a lively conversation with one of the all time good guys, a man who stay...
Jim Johnson has called it a career after 52 years on the radio in Detroit!JJ was one of the DJ's who played a formative role in the growth and success of FM rock radio in the market with stops at WWWW, WRIF, WLLZ, WCSX and finally, WOMC. He reflects on his decades in the business and shares some of the stories that made it all so memorable for him.I think you'll enjoy the conversation with this Detroit radio legend!Please subscribe so you will be automatically be notified when our new episode...
The Lions have won a playoff game! The Lions have won a playoff game!Mike Stone, "Stoney" of 97.1 The Ticket joins me to discuss the incredible season for the Lions after decades of disappointment and the opportunity still ahead. We'll touch on other hot button sports issues and Stoney reflects on his career in Detroit radio and television, the upcoming end to his time on the morning show and what's next, plus our time together on the Sunday night, Sports Update show on @wxyztvdetroit C...
The TV series, "The Incredible Dr. Pol," has been a hit with viewers for years. Now, a second show, featuring Dr. Pol's son, Charles, is ready to make its debut. "The Incredible Pol Farm" premiers Saturday, January 6 at 10 p.m. on Nat Geo Wild. Ben Reinhold, a business owner in Rochester Hills, joins Charles to build a 350-acre family farm from the ground up in central Michigan. The show captures the essence of farming and family. Ben's sister, Beth, is married to Charles. The bro...
In this season for giving -- learn more about the work of Rainbow Connection, which provides wishes year round for Michigan kids with life-threatening illnesses. Executive director Ingrid Todt is the guest on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. She discusses the wish process, how the organization stays connected with wish kids and their families long after their wish trip is completed, and how others can support this important the mission. Join us for the discussion!Rainbow...
Michael Bouchard has served as Oakland County Sheriff since 1999. He oversees a department of over 1,400 employees, both sworn and civilian. On episode seven of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, the Sheriff details the challenges of the job, how it has changed since he first entered law enforcement, and what keeps him up at night. The tragedy and ongoing trauma of the Oxford school shooting is discussed along with the transnational gangs targeting expensive homes in the county. Bouchard also offers ...
The countdown is on for the 2024 NFL Draft. The eyes of the football world will be on Detroit April 25-27, 2024 when the 32 NFL teams make their player selections. In the neighborhood of 300,000 people are expected to gather, generating a huge economic impact for businesses in Detroit and throughout the region. Dave Beachnau, the executive director of the Detroit Sports Commission, joins me to discuss the planning for the 2024 NFL Draft, the role his organization plays in attracting big...
Lost in his youth in metro Detroit, addicted and eventually homeless, Kem survived and managed to transform his life -- finding sobriety and the inspiration to move forward through love and the love of music. On The Dave LewAllen Podcast, Kem reflects on the journey in landing his first record deal and the success that ultimately followed with hit records, gold and platinum albums and sold-out national concert tours and international shows. Join me for the engaging conversation!Share My Life:...
Earl Cureton is a Detroit native who enjoyed a 15-year career in professional basketball, including 12 seasons in the NBA. One of the stops on his pro journey was at home, playing for the Pistons. On Episode four of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, Earl discusses his career as a role player, on both NBA championship teams and one of the worst teams in the league! For the past 10 years, Earl has worked for the Detroit Pistons organization as an Ambassador in the community, a role he relishes. ...
Loyola High School of Detroit is marking its 30th year as a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, educating young men growing up in an urban environment. A groundbreaking was recently held at the school as part of the $9 million capital campaign, "Empower Loyola: A Campaign for Exceptional Sons". A construction of a 200-seat chapel is a centerpiece of the campaign, the first Catholic chapel or church built in the city of Detroit since the 1960s. Loyola President David Smith and...
Oakland County is making a major commitment to help redevelop and revitalize the city of Pontiac. Mayor Tim Greimel is the newsmaker joining me to discuss the $19.2 million investment that will see up to 600 county employees moved into a refurbished office building in the heart of downtown Pontiac. The plan also calls for demolition of the Phoenix Center Garage and Amphitheater and the reopening of Saginaw Street. Hear Mayor Greimel discuss the transformative nature of this deal for his city ...
He played over 1,000 National Hockey League games, then after his playing days, Dave Lewis stayed with the Detroit Red Wings organization as an assistant coach. Three Stanley Cups later, Lewis succeeded the legendary Scotty Bowman as the team's head coach. But that's only part of his story. And he also has plenty of stories to tell. He shares some of them with me on the debut episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. Follow me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/Twitter: https:/...
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