The Dave LewAllen Podcast

December 9, 2025 ~ Gary Graff's  new book, The 501 Essential Albums of the '80s, is out now. Emerging artists, blockbuster albums and technological developments were highlights of the decade. Enjoy the conversation as this veteran music critic makes the case that the '80's is arguably music's most impactful decade ever. And be sure to listen back to Episode 35, where we discuss Gary's first book in the series, The 501 Essential Albums of the '90's!

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November 25, 2025 ~ He's a legendary figure in television news in the state of Michigan. In Lansing, Tim Staudt is called "The Dean of mid-Michigan Sportscasters" -- and for good reason. Staudt has delivered daily sportscasts on television for 56 years -- the longest tenure of any sportscaster in the state -- and he's not stopping anytime soon! Tim has covered the successes and failures of Michigan State athletics for decades. He has stories of Duffy, Jud Heathcote, Tom Izzo and many others, and he shares those with us during our conversation. Tim and I also share a professional connection, from the one year I spent working in television in Lansing. Hear about that and so much more on this episode!

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November 11, 2025 ~ The annual show, which features more than 1.5 million LED lights, debuts again on Monday, November 24. It attracts over a million people to Rochester's downtown business district throughout the holiday season. Rochester Downtown Development Authority executive director Kristi Trevarrow, who proposed the original idea, is my guest on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. Hear the backstory and the positive economic impact the light show has created for downtown merchants.

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McElroy, host of Autoline.tv, discusses the state of the industry today and the challenges ahead with EVs, changing government policies, tariffs, and the Chinese threat to U.S. automakers. McElroy is a longtime journalist and industry thought leader. It's a informative and interesting discussion you don't want to miss!

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On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, Robert Porcher, three times an all pro during his career, discusses his upbringing in South Carolina, and the important role his parents have played in his life. He also tells stories involving superstar teammate Barry Sanders and coach Wayne Fontes. Porcher also offers his take on the success of the current Lions team and shares why he had some mixed feelings about playing his entire career in Detroit.

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All 29 crew members of the Edmund Fitzgerald were lost when the most important freighter on the Great Lakes sank in Lake Superior. November 10, 1975 marks the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the ship in what has been termed "the storm of the century." In his definitive account, Bacon draws on interviews with more than 100 families, friends and former crewmates of those lost. During our conversation, he also tells the story behind the story of Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot's haunting ballad, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," which chronicles the ship's final voyage.

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Claude joined me in the studio to discuss Detroit's successes, including a record-setting NFL Draft the city hosted in 2024. The NCAA Final Four makes a return to Detroit and Ford Field in 2027. Other big events are coming as well and major conventions are saying yes to Detroit as well. Molinari discusses the expansion of Huntington Place, Detroit's convention center, as well as other development projects that are helping to make the city a more attractive place to visit.

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Honor Community Health offers primary care, dental care, and mental health support to residents of a number of communities throughout Oakland County, including those underserved, with medical care. 
The organization has grown significantly since 2011, expanding its footprint  and services to better address the needs of the diverse community.
Honor Community Health CEO Deb Brinson and Dr. Nikhil Hemady, the chief medical officer, join me to discuss their important work.

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Steve Annear is CEO of the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's and he is about to embark on the Kilimanjaro Challenge. He plans to climb to the summit Africa's highest peak to raise awareness and garner support for the new Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's Wellness, which opens in Farmington Hills on October 6. 
What's even more amazing than the trek itself, is that Annear will climb the mountain on crutches. He lost his left leg at age 11 due to a blood circulation problem but his physical limitations have not stopped him from meeting and exceeding challenges.
Learn more about Steve's story and Gibson's vision for the 30,000 foot facility that will serve the Parkinson's community in southeast Michigan and beyond.
The former Tiger great was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015 and he battles the disease day by day by remaining physically active.  The center will provide programs and services to help others afflicted with the disease to do the same. I invite you to share  this podcast with family and friends. Please  subscribe to make sure you are notified of every new episode.

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