The Dave LewAllen Podcast
Longtime Detroit TV news anchor and media personality interviews sports figures, newsmakers and difference makers from southeast Michigan and across the state.
Episodes
32 episodes
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 32 - Former Central Michigan University President Robert Davies
After six years as President of Central Michigan University, Dr. Robert Davies has stepped aside. He will remain with the school in a teaching role, starting in 2026. On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, Davies reflects on his tenure a...
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Episode 32
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34:52
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 31 - Darren McCarty, 4-time Stanley Cup champion
Darren McCarty won four Stanley Cups playing on the Grind Line for the Detroit Red Wings. Since leaving the game, Darren has dealt with his alcoholism and other demons. During his appearance on The Dave LewAllen Podcast, D-Mac details how Canna...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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41:30
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 30 - Diane Charles on the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit
The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit continues to make a difference in the lives of families in our area but are you aware of what they provide and how it all happens?Diane Charles is the new executive director of the non-profit based in Pon...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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23:56
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 29 - Mark Hollis on big Detroit events and reflections on MSU
Since his retirement in 2018 as athletic director at Michigan State University, Mark Hollis has worked to bring major sporting events to Detroit, including the NFL Draft. Hollis is my guest on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast and we di...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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41:11
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 28 - Former Tigers pitcher & current analyst Dan Petry
The Detroit Tigers incredible late season push to the playoffs is the subject of this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast.Former Tigers pitcher and current Ballys analyst Dan Petry is my guest. Petry details the Friday night post-seaso...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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30:58
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 27 - Author Bill Morris on his new book, "The Lions Finally Roar"
The Detroit Lions had an incredible 2023 season, reaching the NFC championship game after decades of disappointing football fans. Author Bill Morris tells the story of the William Clay Ford's ownership of the franchise and the new generatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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27:25
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 26 - Jesse Francisco on the popularity of Pickleball
Pickleball is all the rage. It's the fastest growing sport in America, enjoyed by young people, seniors and those in between! Jesse Francisco is my guest on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. Jesse is witnessing the interest in Pick...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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24:28
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 25 - Jon Jansen & Mark Snyder on UM's 1997 national title season
Former UM football captain Jon Jansen and Mark Snyder, co-author of the book, "Mountaintop", discuss the Wolverines' 1997 perfect season and national championship. Michigan finished the season 12-0, after a Rose Bowl victory over Washingt...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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51:01
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 24 - Bill Proctor, former WXYZ-TV reporter now fighting injustice of wrongful convictions
Bill Proctor is best known for his many years as a news and investigative reporter for WXYZ-TV in Detroit. Since leaving the station in 2013, Bill has been fighting the injustice of wrongful convictions. He is the founder of Proving Innocence a...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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43:38
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 23 - Steve Brady on the U.S. Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club
Oakland Hills Country Club plays host to the top junior golfers in the world on July 22-27, 2024. On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, Steve Brady, the head golf professional at Oakland Hills, gets you ready for the U.S. Junior Amateur...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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29:34
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 22 - Gregory Kelser
On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast my guest is Gregory Kelser. Greg is synonymous with basketball in the state of Michigan. He teamed with Magic Johnson at Michigan State to win the 1979 NCAA basketball championship, defeating Larry B...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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34:53
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 21 - Lance Parrish & Tom Gage
On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, Lance Parrish, the former Detroit Tigers great with longtime Detroit News baseball writer Tom Gage.This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Detroit Tigers 1984 World Series championship. It w...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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53:55
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 20 - Dennis DaSilva on D-Day 80th Anniversary
June 6 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Normandy France, which marked the beginning of the end of World War II. On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, a local business owner and U.S. Air Force veteran, Dennis D...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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30:44
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 19 - Barb McQuade, author of the new book, "Attack From Within"
In her new book, "Attack From Within," Barb McQuade, the former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan details how disinformation is sabotaging America.She discusses the how and why and offers solutions on how to fix the problem t...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:32
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 18 - Tom Wilson, former Pistons and Palace CEO
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 dec...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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47:23
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 17 - Former Red Wings defenseman Larry Murphy
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 L...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:52
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 16 - Kevin Bessert from 20 Front Street
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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21:01
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 15 - Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz
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 stimul...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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40:59
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 14 - Greg Kampe, Oakland University men's head basketball coach
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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35:47
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 13 - Attorney Todd Flood on the Crumbley trials and more
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 sho...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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51:38
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 12 - Lomas Brown on the Super Bowl and the Lions 2023 season
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, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:15
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 11 - Detroit radio legend Jim "JJ" Johnson
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:53
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 10 - Mike Stone, "Stoney" of 97.1 The Ticket
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 touc...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:08
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 9 - Charles Pol and Ben Reinhold on the new TV series, "The Incredible Pol Farm"
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 W...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:19
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 8 - Rainbow Connection Executive Director Ingrid Todt
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 LewA...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:45