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 history. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004. Join us for the conversation and some g ..read more

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 conversation and be sure to check out 20 Front Street. Thanks for listening! Find us also on YouTube: https ..read more

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/president/ Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/ Twitter: https://twi ..read more

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 to subscribe to be notified for each new episode and be sure to tell a friend about the podcast!  ..read 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 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/ Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvnewzgu ..read more

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 stayed in Detroit following his playing days and someone who gives back to the community he calls home. Enj ..read more

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 episodes drop. And please -- share this with your friends.  Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagr ..read more

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 Channel 7 in Detroit. It's a lively conversation you won't want to miss. Follow me! Instagram htt ..read more

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" premieres 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 brothers-in-law join me to preview the series and share some of the fun behind-the-scenes sto ..read more

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! @rainbowconnectionmi https://rainbowconnection.org #RainbowConnection #wishes #Michigan #kids Thanks for li ..read more