The Lucy Ann Lance Show

June 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wendy Welch, HSHV Director of Communications, for this week's Weekly Wag! Wendy introduces Mumble, a four-year-old, 66-pound brindle dog available for adoption with a waived fee through the Gold Hearts Club. Mumble is an “only dog” who loves toys and walks well on a leash. Wendy also covers the Rescue Reading program for kids, other youth programs, and a...

June 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer, to take a look at this weekend's events! Michael highlights the Ann Arbor Civic Theater’s production of “1776,” the annual Top of the Park summer festival, and the 33rd Ann Arbor Garden Walk. Other events discussed include the 18th Annual Jackson Road Cruise, the 27th Annual Summer Beer Festi...

June 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert, Michigan Movie Critics Guild, for this week's Talking Pictures! Perry reviews “Father, Mother, Sister, Brother,” a film by Jim Jarmusch, an indie director known for his offbeat style. The movie features three distinct, thematically linked short films about families. The discussion highlights the film’s deliberate pace, unique dialogue, and h...

June 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Director, Main Street Area Association! This year marks the 30th anniversary of this show which offers sleek muscle cars to elegant vintage models, The Rolling Sculpture Car Show showcases over 250 automobiles spanning decades of automotive innovation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

June 11, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director, Travel Michigan, for this week's Pure Michigan Moment! Nick highlights various routes like US-12 to New Buffalo, the West Michigan Pike, Michigan’s Thumb Coast, US-23 to the Sunrise Coast, M-22, and M-134 to Drummond Island. He shares personal anecdotes and points out local attractions such as res...

June 10, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino, for this week's On The Couch! Frank discusses the complexities of honesty. He explains that honesty involves many ingredients beyond just truthfulness, such as integrity, fairness, forthrightness, kindness, and discretion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

June 10, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Namita Yende, Senior Medical Director and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for today's A Healthier Michigan! Dr. Yende discusses the difficulties of addressing memory and cognitive health with loved ones. She emphasizes approaching these conversations with concern, compassion, and concrete examples, focusing on shared...

June 10, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Chris Ridings, Community Manager, Mill Pond Manor & Judy Slater, Resident. It's time for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report! Mill Pond Manor offers 47 affordable apartments for seniors aged 62 and older, or mobility-impaired individuals, in Saline, Michigan. They highlight its scenic location, gardens, community activities, and proximity...

June 8, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Alice Liao, Social Media and Marketing Director; Christy Miller, Executive Director, GrieveWell for this week's Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Report. GrieveWell builds a community that promotes healthy grieving and healing so that adults can grieve well and lead a full life after loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adsw...

June 8, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Claire Simpson, Home Improvement Program Manager, Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley. Join Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley for hands-on community revitalization that brings volunteers, residents, and local partners together to complete exterior home repairs and neighborhood clean-up projects for our partner neighborhoods. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

June 8, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, for today's A Healthier Michigan! Andy discusses value-based care. This approach lowers healthcare costs by encouraging early intervention and proactive management of chronic conditions. Blue Cross’s Physician Group Incentive Program rewards providers for better patient exper...

June 5, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wendy Welch, Director of Communications, Humane Society of Huron Valley, for this week's Weekly Wag! This week’s adoptable pet is Babbity, a 7-month-old, 3-pound Havana rabbit, who needs an active home and a diet of timothy hay. HSHV also offers programs like Gold Hearts for free adoptions, senior discounts, low-cost vaccine clinics, and a pet food progra...

June 5, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer, to talk some weekend events happening in Ann Arbor! Events include the Yasou Greek Festival with food, music, and church tours. He also mentions the 29th Annual Ann Arbor African American Downtown Festival featuring live music and local vendors. Other attractions include the Ann Arbor Potters...

June 5, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert, Michigan Movie Critics Guild, for this week's Talking Pictures! Perry reviews “Pressure,” a movie about the D-Day invasion and the meteorologist, James Stagg, who advised General Eisenhower on the weather. Perry praises Andrew Scott’s portrayal of Stagg and notes the film’s “History Channel” feel, which makes it informative but lacking in s...

June 5, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Director, Main Street Area Association. Let's head downtown for the first day of summer for many school students, including Ashley's girls; they share their favorite thing about the school year and what they want to do this summer! . Ashley details the Ann Arbor Summer Streets events, including live music, silent discos, and yoga...

June 4, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Meadowlark's Jen Hinesman, Design Director; Melissa Kennedy, President for this week's Around The Home with The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. This homeowner decided to partner with Meadowlark for a second time to create a cohesive outdoor living experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com f...

June 4, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director, Pure Michigan. Nick highlights various festivals including the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, Jackson’s Art Beer and Wine Festival, Empire Asparagus Festival, Munising’s Pictured Rocks celebration, Lansing Fiesta and Carnival, Grand Haven’s Sand Sculpture Contest, New Baltimore’s Fish Fly Festival...

June 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch! Frank explains that pain forces us to live in the present moment, unlike worry about the future or past regrets. He shares an anecdote about a patient with psychosis who found pain helpful for staying grounded in reality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

June 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. William Beecroft, Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for today's A Healthier Michigan! Dr. Beecroft explains how midlife habits shape brain health and discusses the concept of “brain age” versus chronological age. He also provides tips for keeping the brain sharp, emphasizing the importance of physical activity...

June 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Christ Our King Lutheran Church for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report. This church seeks to be a place where all generations are connected and strengthened in Christ, Church, and Community, a mission highlighted by these three summer events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

June 2, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Jody Tull, Certified Yoga Director / Program Director, Rotary Club of Ann Arbor. What's been approved, an accreditation to offer 6.5 CEU credits for Physical Therapists! This annual retreat brings together experienced instructors, community members, and Rotarians for a meaningful wellness experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://p...

June 2, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Paula Gardner, Business Editor, Bridge Michigan. Oracle, Related Digital, Blackstone, OpenAI, Walbridge, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated construction of The Barn, the multi-billion-dollar Stargate data center campus under construction in Saline Township, which is the single largest economic investment in Michigan’s history. Hosted by Simplecast,...

June 2, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Tyrone Kelsey, Executive Director; Twana Greene, Director of Circles; Elisa Guyton, Director of Development & Communications, Friends In Deed, for this week's Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Report. Many families are one unexpected expense away from crisis increasing costs of housing, transportation, and utilities are pushing more working families t...

June 1, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nicole Bernacik, Financial Education Specialist, University of Michigan Credit Union for this week's Money Monday! Nicole suggests using loyalty programs and wholesale clubs, along with apps like GasBuddy to compare prices. Nicole also covers optimal days to buy gas, driving habits, and the importance of car maintenance for better fuel efficiency. Hosted...

June 1, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Buddy Stark, Director, UM Planetarium to take a look at the June sky! There were numerous reports last week of "a fireball in the sky" over Michigan, and this past weekend a loud boom was heard over Massachusettes with further fireball sightings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...