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Unpacking The Complete Storm Team 8 Winter Outlook with Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca (11-28-30)
In this extended episode, host Phil Tower speaks with Storm Team 8 Chief Meteorologist, Ellen Bacca. She joined us for a look back at some of the big…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Radical Hospitality: CEO Salina Bishop On Reshaping the Narrative of West Michigan's Ronald McDonald House (11-23-25)
In this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower speaks with Salina Bishop, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michig…
7 months ago
Partners in Ministry: Mel Trotter & Degagé Unveil a New Vision for The Unhoused In Grand Rapids (11-23-25)
In this segment, host Phil Tower welcomes Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries, and Thelma Ensink, Executive Director of Degagé Ministries, t…
7 months ago
To Die For: Beautiful Stories Behind Rosie Grant's Quest for Gravestone Recipes (11-16-25)
In this episode, West Michigan Weekend host Phil Tower welcomes Rosie Grant, author, digital archivist, and the passionate & tireless creator behind …
7 months, 1 week ago
Stepping Into Independence: Inside Wedgwood’s New Audere Transitional Living Program (11-16-25)
In this episode, host Phil Tower speaks with Dan Gowdy, President & CEO, Wedgwood Christian Services
Dan joined us on the program to discuss Wedgwood…
7 months, 1 week ago
Sip, Savor, Support: A Preview of the 2025 Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival (11-09-25)
In this episode, we welcome back Dawn Baker, Associate Festival Manager with The Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival, and Barbara A…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Breast Cancer Facts, Myths, and Hope: A Conversation with Trinity Health's Dr. Kristina Gaunt (11-09-25)
In this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes Dr. Kristina Gaunt, MD, co-director of the Trinity Health Breast Center – Lakes Village, in Norton Shores. …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Previewing Lionheart Productions presentation of the musical "Matilda" (11-02-25)
In this episode, we welcome Jamie Evans —Director —and Miss Honey (Played by Rosie Tomlinson), the principals of the new presentation from Lionheart …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Gas Prices, Policy, and the Road Ahead: A Conversation with GasBuddy’s Patrick DeHaan (11-02-25)
In this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes back to the program one of our favorite guests, Patrick DeHaan, the Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy.…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Saffron, Soul, and Story: Detroit Chef Omar Anani on Food with Purpose (10-26-25)
In this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes Chef Omar Anani...a James Beard nominee and Chopped alum.
We spoke with him during his visit to Traverse C…
8 months ago