Episode 68 - Alan Trammell, Hall of Fame shortstop

Episode 71 - The Harrison Community Center Project

Harrison Community Center Project:  https://www.harrisoncentermi.org  Chapters:  00:00 Introduction  02:00 Harrison Community Center Project vision  04:49 On building becoming a community hub  06:46 Rochester Community Schools must make decision on building's future  10:57 Why project is important to both men  13:22 Sees potential in future use of the historic building  16:06 Financial support necessary for project to come to fruition  18:02 Website for more information on the project  18:56 Building would be managed by the community for the community  20:28 Building would become an asset for the community  21:59 Historic building at risk of being lost  23:07 Why the name Harrison Community Center?  26:00 End  Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tvnewzguy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davelewallenwxyz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 70 - Greg Kelser talks Pistons

#basketball #NBA #camps #DetroitPistons 0:00 Introduction  1:31 on Pistons exceeding expectations again  2:54 Pistons could win fewer games next season but be a better team  3:54 on Cade Cunningham and his growth  6:02 on the Pistons young core  11:54 Greg on what the Pistons need going forward  17:52 credit to former GM Troy Weaver on franchise building blocks  19:40 on the idea of making a big off season splash  22:54 Greg on his annual basketball camps for boys and girls  26:05 on George Blaha's 50 years calling games and Hall of Fame recognition  30:01 END  Greg Kelser Basketball Camps: https://gregorykelser.com/basketball/   Follow me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tvnewzguy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davelewallenwxyz     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 69 ~ Matt Elliott, business advisor & author

Matt Elliott:  https://www.bluelakeideas.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction  01:44 Becoming overloaded in his work  03:19 The number one leadership challenge today  04:04 Matt on his statement: "You Can Do Anything. Not Everything."  05:55 On business leaders being overloaded  08:45 How leaders are looked at as having all the answers  10:52 On disruptions in business and managing those  13:46 The impact of AI on business going forward  16:34 His thoughts on Higher Education in this country  18:00 Serving as co-chair of Michigan State University's Green and White Council  19:50 MSU's investment in Detroit  21:13 On Detroit's progress and its future  23:07 Challenges the state of Michigan is facing 25:42  On being a first time author  27:42 His work with Blue Lake Ideas  29:12 End  Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tvnewzguy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davelewallenwxyz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 68 - Alan Trammell, Hall of Fame shortstop

On this episode, Tram discusses 21-year old Kevin McGonigle's impressive start with the Tigers and this year's team, while also reflecting on his own 20 year playing career. It's a terrific 'talking baseball' episode with one of the very best to do it in Detroit. Enjoy the conversation! #baseball #baseballhalloffame #detroittigers   :00 Introduction  :01:52 On Kevin McGonigle's impressive start  09:44 Reflects on his first MLB game in September of 1977  12:12 Trammell on Lou Whitaker and the Baseball Hall of Fame  17:12 On Kirk Gibson, his Parkinson's battle and their friendship  19:55 The bond of teammates and life long friendships  22:35 The influence of Sparky Anderson on his career and the team in Detroit  27:36 Tram's take on the 2026 Tigers team  30:17 End of show    Alan Trammell MLB stats: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/trammal01.shtml Detroit Tigers: https://www.mlb.com/tigers   Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tvnewzguy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davelewallenwxyz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 67 - Dr. Klint Pleasant

Klint Pleasant enjoyed a hall of fame career as a college coach. His teams at RCU never had a losing season. His coaching record of 328-116, included two USCAA national championships at the school. Pleasant was named coach of the Warriors in 2011, taking over for his legendary coaching father, Garth, following his 38 years at the school. Dr. Pleasant also served RCU as senior vice president and special assistant to the President. He was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) in the fall of 2025. Enjoy the conversation as he reflects of his years in coaching and his new leadership role on the west side of the state.    #collegebasketball #michigan #podcasts  Southwestern Michigan College: https://www.swmich.edu  Rochester Christian University: https://rcu.edu  Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tvnewzguy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davelewallenwxyz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.