
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
49 episodes
The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 50 - The Young Fables
The Young Fables are returning to Michigan for a series of shows this month. The country/pop duo of Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford will once again play 20 Front Street in...
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Episode 50
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23:18

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 48 - Former U.S. Representative Dan Kildee
Dan Kildee spent more than a decade in Congress representing Michigan districts eight and five, which included his hometown of Flint. First elected in November, 2012, Kildee, a democrat, elected not to seek an eighth term, retiring from Congres...
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Episode 48
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33:59

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 47 - Jack Krasula, host of "Anything is Possible" on WJR Radio
For 20 years, Jack Krasula has hosted the one-hour show, "Anything is Possible" on Detroit's WJR radio. On his anniversary show, I had the honor of interviewing him as he looked back on the more than one-thousand episodes. Now Jack is my guest ...
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Episode 47
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38:42

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 46 - The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 46 - Barry Owens on summer in northern Michigan
The summer golf season is upon us and northern Michigan is marketed as "America's Summer Golf Capital" -- and for good reason. Barry Owens is the General Manager at Treetops in Gaylord, Michigan, right in the middle of the state's golf mecca. O...
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Episode 46
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29:03

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 45 - Keith Gave, author & journalist on his new book, "The Grind Line."
Keith Gave covered the Red Wings for 15 years as beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. He was there as the team won the Stanley Cup back-to-back in 1997 and 1998. Gave is the author of four books, including the Russian Five, which tells the s...
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Episode 45
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51:34

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 44 - Pat Ferschweiler, Western Michigan University hockey coach
Celebrating a national championship! Pat Ferschweiler, head hockey coach at Western Michigan University, is my guest on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. The Broncos earned their first-ever national title in hockey, defeating ...
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Episode 44
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30:31

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 43 - Journalist & Author Micki Maynard on tariffs & the auto industry
The Trump administration's tariff threat has roiled markets and created chaos industries and business in this country and with our trading partners. Journalist and author Micheline Maynard has covered the auto beat for years and brings historic...
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Episode 43
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39:14

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 42 - Dan Austin, creator of the website, HistoricDetroit.org
The renaissance taking place in downtown Detroit over the past 12-15 years was made possible in large part by the rehabilitation of historic buildings, shuttered for decades, but still standing. Most of those iconic buildings are once again bea...
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Episode 42
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47:07

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 41 - Iconic music venue, The Ark, celebrates its 60th anniversary year
The Ark in downtown Ann Arbor Michigan is iconic!. In 1965, a safe gathering space in a house owned by a local church attracted young people. In the decades since, The Ark became one of the most well known and respected music ven...
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Episode 41
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34:53

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 40 - Hockey great Red Berenson
Hockey great Red Berenson is my guest on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. The former Red Wings player and longtime hockey coach at the University of Michigan talks hockey, shares stories and discusses the upcoming Red Wings alumni gam...
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Episode 40
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34:06

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 38 - Serving Those Who Serve
On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, our focus is on current military service members and those veterans who have already given so much to our country. My guests are, Tom Lang, representing Michigan Freedom Center, and Kate Melcher, ex...
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Episode 38
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28:35

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 39 - Dave Lewis & Joe Neville on the Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens alumni game
It's an Original Six NHL alumni game match-up: Red Wings vs. Canadiens. On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, former Red Wings player and coach, Dave Lewis, joins Joe Neville of the GH Pastor Foundation to discuss the upcoming ...
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Episode 39
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40:59

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 37 - University of Detroit Mercy head basketball coach Mark Montgomery
Mark Montgomery was a 4-year starter at Michigan State under Jud Heathcote. Twice he returned to East Lansing to serve as an assistant coach under Tom Izzo. For a decade, he was also the head coach at Northern Illinois University.Montgomery...
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Episode 37
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32:44

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 36 - Former Lions QB Charlie Batch on playing for a Super Bowl
Charlie Batch played four seasons for the Lions after being drafted in the second round in 1998 out of Eastern Michigan. He was the team's starter for four seasons but left for Pittsburgh following the 2001 season. As the Steelers' back-up QB, ...
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Episode 36
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33:50

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 34 - Rod Alberts & Sam Klemet on the 2025 Detroit Auto Show
The Detroit Auto Show has returned to its traditional January calendar dates after a switch to the fall for a couple of years in and around the pandemic. What's new for 2025 and what should car lovers be excited to see at this year's show? Rod ...
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Episode 34
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35:56

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 35 - Gary Graff, music journalist and editor of the book, "501 Essential Albums of the '90s"
Gary Graff is a Detroit based music journalist and the editor of a new book, "501 Essential Albums of the 90s." On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, we discuss the book, the music of the decade of the 90s as well as the sel...
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Episode 35
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34:28

The Dave LewAllen Podcast - Episode 33 - Lighthouse President & CEO Ryan Hertz
Lighthouse strives to alleviate poverty and build equitable communities. On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, Ryan Hertz, the non-profit's President and CEO discusses the $40 million campaign to support the expansion of its Pontiac...
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Episode 33
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36:39

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 25
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