Episodes

  • Perry Seibert ~ Talking Pictures - Fly Me to the Moon

    Perry Seibert ~ Talking Pictures - Fly Me to the Moon
    Jul 29 2024
    July 29, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert for this week's Talking Pictures. “Fly Me to the Moon” is a historical romantic comedy set during the space race, starring Channing Tatum as NASA head Cole Davis and Scarlett Johansson as PR expert Kelly Jones. The film explores their romance and comedic efforts to boost NASA’s image, including a subplot with Woody Harrelson as a shady official suggesting faking the moon landing. Despite its entertaining premise and star-studded cast, including Jim Rash and Ray Romano, the movie struggles to balance its romantic and historical elements, resulting in an underdeveloped story and an excessive runtime of two hours and ten minutes.
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    11 mins
  • Nick Nerbonne ~ Pure Michigan Moment

    Nick Nerbonne ~ Pure Michigan Moment
    Jul 29 2024
    July 29, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Nerbonne from Pure Michigan for this week's Pure Michigan Moment. They discuss Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan, emphasizing its extensive 400-acre interactive environment designed for families. The zoo features the “Wild Africa” area, accessible by tram, where visitors can observe African animals like giraffes and zebras in naturalistic settings from elevated viewpoints and walking paths. A highlight includes feeding giraffes romaine lettuce. The exhibit also showcases various African animals such as zebras, antelopes, cheetahs, lions, and a snow leopard, with special mentions of close-up encounters with cheetahs and lions, and a 100-year-old giant tortoise.
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    11 mins
  • Shelly Smith and Kevin Cearns ~ AsKevin! - Around The Home

    Shelly Smith and Kevin Cearns ~ AsKevin! - Around The Home
    Jul 29 2024
    July 29, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Shelly Smith and Kevin Cearns. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm serving large companies like Microsoft, experienced a software update glitch causing global computer crashes that affected sectors such as banking, healthcare, and aviation. Kevin Kearns from Ask Kevin explained that while individuals weren’t directly impacted, they faced secondary issues like flight delays. AsKevin! simplifies tech support for overwhelmed consumers, offering free 15-minute virtual consultations to resolve various tech problems, from connecting printers to understanding cloud storage.
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    14 mins
  • Nancy Harper, Kristy Poore and Ashley Schafer ~ MSAA

    Nancy Harper, Kristy Poore and Ashley Schafer ~ MSAA
    Jul 29 2024
    July 29, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nancy Harper and Kristy Poore, National Sales Account Executives with Destination Ann Arbor and Ashley Schafer, MSAA Executive Director. Downtown Ann Arbor is set to host significant events in the coming weeks, including the 70th Annual Instructor Training Program by the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry at Washtenaw Community College from August 10th to 16th, marking a 35-year collaboration. Before this, the Electrician’s Union will hold its 33rd Annual Training Program at Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Community College from July 27th to August 2nd, celebrating its 14th year in the area.
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    14 mins
  • Barbara Davenport and Emily Merrill ~ A2Y Chamber Report

    Barbara Davenport and Emily Merrill ~ A2Y Chamber Report
    Jul 29 2024
    July 29, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Barbara Davenport, Vice President of Foundation & Leadership and Emily Merrill, Program Manager, Nothing Bundt Cakes. The A2Y Leadership Program, organized by the Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Regional Chamber, aims to enhance leadership skills, foster community engagement, and build professional networks among participants. The program includes a diverse mix of individuals from for-profit and non-profit sectors who undergo a two-day retreat and monthly sessions from November to June, focusing on different community sectors such as law enforcement, education, and healthcare.
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    17 mins
  • Ken Magee ~ Washtenaw County Sheriff Candidate

    Ken Magee ~ Washtenaw County Sheriff Candidate
    Jul 29 2024
    July 29, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Washtenaw County Sheriff Candidate Ken Magee, an experienced law enforcement professional from Ann Arbor, is running for Washtenaw County Sheriff in a three-way Democratic primary. With over 30 years of experience, including roles as a DEA special agent and University of Michigan chief of police, he has spent the last 13 years as a criminal justice consultant. His campaign focuses on tackling the opioid epidemic and gun violence, advocating for accountability in illegal gun possession, and proposing multi-jurisdictional task forces to enhance enforcement.
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    21 mins
  • Andy Hetzel ~ A Healthier Michigan - BCBSM

    Andy Hetzel ~ A Healthier Michigan - BCBSM
    Jul 29 2024
    July 29, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Andy Hetzel from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, he discusses essential health tips for men during the summer. They talk about the importance of adopting five healthy habits to improve overall well-being. These steps include maintaining a consistent bedtime to regulate sleep cycles, avoiding electronics before bed, and steering clear of late-night meals and snacks.
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    2 mins
  • Mike Pallazzo ~ SWEET DEALS - Black Rock Bar and Grill

    Mike Pallazzo ~ SWEET DEALS - Black Rock Bar and Grill
    Jul 26 2024
    July 26, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Mike Pallazzo, General Manager at Black Rock Bar and Grill Ann Arbor. At Black Rock, diners can cook their steak or seafood on a 755-degree volcanic rock at their table, allowing for personalized food preparation. The menu includes a variety of options such as burgers, steaks, seafood, vegetarian dishes, and desserts, catering to diverse tastes.
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    8 mins