The Dave LewAllen Podcast

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 Pontiac. She joins me on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast to highlight the organization's mission and how people can help while also helping themselves by providing essential home furniture to children and families in need. 
Joining Diane for the discussion is Mychella Scott, a client of Furniture Bank who explains how Furniture Bank has impacted her family.

The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit:
https://www.furniture-bank.org/

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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 discuss his responsibilities as COO of Rock Entertainment Group and his relationship with Dan Gilbert. Mark also reflects on his decision to leave his job running the athletic department at his alma mater during a difficult and turbulent period for the school.  Join me for the in-depth and informative conversation.

'JR Sunday with Mark Hollis:
https://www.wjr.com/jr-sunday/

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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-season clinching victory and the how the team came together following the trade deadline to become the talk of the baseball world. 2024 also marks the 40th anniversary of the Tigers last championship season and Petry reminisced and drew some parallels between that team and this year's group. Join us for the lively conversation!

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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 generation that may finally be getting it right -- in the front office and on the field.
Morris shares stories from his new book, "The Lions Finally Roar" on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. It's an entertaining read -- and a must watch for Lions fans! 

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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 Pickleball up close as general manager of a new Pickleball facility in southeast Michigan.
The first PickleRage has opened in West Bloomfield Township and the investors behind it say it will be the first of hundreds across the country.
Learn about the sport, why it's become so popular and hear from Jesse on what PickleRage has to offer those passionate about the sport.

PickleRage:
https://picklerage.com/


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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 Washington State. It was Michigan's first national title in football in 50 years.
The book includes many of the inside stories that only those in the battle could provide and you'll hear some of them during our conversation.
Michigan's 2023 national championship season is also discussed along with the NCAA investigation of the program that is continuing as a new season rapidly approaches.

"Mountaintop", by Nick Baumgardner and Mark Snyder:
https://michiganfootball1997championsh.godaddysites.com/


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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 and his efforts, and those he works with, have led to exonerations for a number of individuals after they spent years behind bars for crimes they did not commit.
Join us for the conversation to learn how some innocent people wind up in prison and the changes, that he says, need to be made in the criminal justice system.

https://www.seekingjusticebp.com/

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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 Championship. He discusses preparations for the tournament, the format, and who makes up the field.
Charlie Woods, the 15-year old son of golfing great Tiger Woods, is among the 264-players hoping to win the most coveted championship in junior golf. Another 15-year old, Miles Russell, will be another player to watch. Russell is the world's top-ranked junior golfer.
All rounds are open to the public and free to attend. Learn more as you join us for the conversation.

The U.S. Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club:
https://www.oaklandhillscc.com/

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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 Bird and Indiana State in the title game. A number one draft choice of the Detroit Pistons, Kelser played six seasons in the NBA. For decades now, he has served as the TV analyst, working alongside George Blaha on Pistons games for Bally Sports Detroit. Importantly, he is a man who gives back to his community. His popular summer basketball camps for kids are coming up and discuss his commitment to our youth and as well as the latest happenings with the Pistons. Join us for the lively conversation!

Greg Kelser Basketball Camp 2024:
https://gregorykelser.com/basketball/

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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 was a storybook season, including the incredible 35-5 start that was the talk of the baseball world. Former Tigers catcher Lance Parrish was one of the stars of that team, hitting 27 home runs with 98 RBI.
Lance collaborated with Tom on a new book recounting that championship season and team. The Enchanted Season is available now in book stores.
If you're a Tigers fan, you will enjoy this conversation!

Order: The Enchanted Season
https://www.triumphbooks.com/the-enchanted-season-products-9781637275641.php

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