The Lucy Ann Lance Show

April 2, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Drew Christiansen, Owner, TrueForm Closets /Veritas Cabinetry for this week's Around The Home with The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor! Drew explains how his background in trades and his father’s in software development merged to create their custom cabinetry and storage solutions. The company, based in Ann Arbor, manufactures it...

April 2, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director, Pure Michigan, for this week's Pure Michigan Moment! Nick discusses Michigan destinations that people often overlook but are worth visiting. He suggests places like the Thumb Coast, Oscoda, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, and Sault Ste. Marie. Each location offers unique attractions, from historic lightho...

April 1, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch! Frank explains that impulse control involves taking time to think before acting or speaking, as our initial impulses occur very quickly, often within 40 milliseconds. He notes that the frontal lobe, responsible for impulse control, isn’t fully developed until the mid-to-late twenties, making it i...

April 1, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Shanthi Appelo, Registered Dietitian and Health and Wellness Spokesperson at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! Shanthi discusses five categories of food and drink that support the nervous system. These include probiotics, prebiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, anti-inflammatory foods, and water. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

April 1, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by the Alzheimer's Association. Michigan Chapter's Sue Prynn, Development Manager, and Jen Martin, Program Community Educator Volunteer join the show. The Alzheimer's Association offers educational programs free to the community and can train you to become a community educator volunteer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

March 31, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Jim Warbritton, President and Rick Lack, Executive Vice President, Rave Associates. Rave Associates is a distributor and sponsor of the entertainment at The FoxHole Lounge at Revel Run in Chelsea, April 11th for the first Ann Arbor Wine and Spirits Festival! Get your tickets for the first ever Ann Arbor Wine and Spirits Festival at annarborwineandspirit...

March 30, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Jason Frenzel, Director of Community Engagement and Maaike Wielenga, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator at The Huron River Watershed Council for this week's Community Cares. The Huron River Watershed Council is charged with studying, protecting and restoring the watershed, and connecting people to the river for more than 60 years. The HRWC has played a...

March 30, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Chad Wiebesick, CTA Director of Media Relations and Special Projects Destination Ann Arbor as well as Tim Crouson, Director of Research. Destination Ann Arbor is currently working on a 10-year Tourism Impact Plan for tourism in Washtenaw County, and is inviting residents and those who work here to weigh in on how tourism impacts their daily lives, every...

March 30, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Christine Watson, Executive Director, Safe House Center for this week's Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce Report. Christine discusses Sexual Assault Awareness Month events in April, including “Walking the Walk,” a simulation for understanding survivor experiences. She shares statistics on domestic violence and sexual assault, emphasizing...

March 30, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance and 1290 WLBY presents the Celebration of Women in Business. We are joined by Praveena and Meera Ramaswami, Co-Founders, Cargility. This mother-daughter duo is developing a portable assisted device to help aging adults or anyone with stability challenges get in and out of cars safely. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

March 30, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan! Andy discusses how healthcare system costs affect health insurance affordability. Blue Cross reduced its own expenses by $420 million to address this crisis for Michigan families. This helps offset costs, with only 8 cents of every premium dollar going to administrative c...

March 27, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Amy Slupe, Executive Director, Tecumseh Center for the Arts. Amy discusses their upcoming show with Lola Kristine on April 11th. Lola Christine is a singer, songwriter, and pianist from Laguna Beach, California, known for her powerful vocals and original songs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

March 27, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wendy Welch from the Humane Society of Huron Valley for this week's Weekly Wag! Wendy introduces Kipper, a one-and-a-half-year-old, 50-pound, black and white dog available for adoption. Kipper is a playful dog, but he is a “resource guarder” so he needs a home where everyone is over the age of five. Wendy also highlights the upcoming Walk and Wag and Ru...

March 27, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor with the Ann Arbor Observer, to take a look at the local weekend events! Michael highlights a challenging six-and-a-half-hour verbatim reading of “The Great Gatsby” and Handel’s “Semele” at the University of Michigan. He also also covers the 70th annual U of M Friars concert, the 52nd annual Dance for Mother Ear...

March 27, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Perry Seibert with the Michigan Movie Critics Guild for Talking Pictures! Perry reviews “Project Hail Mary,” a sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling. He compares it to “The Martian,” as both are from the same author and grounded in science with a human element, but “Project Hail Mary,” he proclaims, is funnier. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

March 27, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Director at the Main Street Area Association as well as Terry Perrone, Co-Owner, Slows BBQ Ann Arbor. From pop-ups, food trucks, and catering, the Perrone brothers have now brought the popular Detroit Slows Bar BQ to downtown Ann Arbor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

March 26, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ann Arbor Public School Parents Adelaide Lancaster and John Benson. A group of parents and concerned citizens has launched a petition drive demanding that the Ann Arbor Board of Education resolve the contract dispute wth teachers before a new budget is approved, and requesting the board not approve any new spending until administrators release three yea...

March 26, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Justin Corry, Vice President, Corry Contracting for this week's Around The Home with the Builders and Remodlerers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. Help for the Homefront is a locally driven service initiative focused on supporting veterans in the community through practical, construction-based assistance. The program provides home repairs, improvements...

March 26, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director with Pure Michigan for this week's Pure Michigan Moment! The flowers about to bloom, the air crisp in the mornings, ...cleaning? It's spring time! Enjoy some spring traditions and other activities that make springtime in Pure Michigan special. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...

March 25, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for On The Couch! Frank explains that dwelling on past mistakes can be detrimental to self-love and growth, sometimes reaching a “psychopathologic” level. Frank also touches on how family dynamics can hinder self-forgiveness and how dreams can be a sign of the brain trying to heal and move on from past issues. Hosted...

March 25, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. James Grant with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! Energy drinks contain dangerously high levels of caffeine, often four times that of coffee, making them harmful for teenagers and adults alike. These drinks can lead to increased heart rate, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, and trouble sleeping. The “natu...

March 25, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Jessica Dulin, President, Michigan Computer Supplies for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report! This woman owned business prides itself on a culture of kindness, as it strives to make sure you feel you're getting more for your money when you work with them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

March 23, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Steinbeck and Jeremy Dulac, Co-Founders, Arc Brand & Creative Studio for this week's Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce Report! They highlight that a brand is more than a logo. It involves a 360-degree identity, including mission, story, audience, and value proposition, all of which require consistent presentation. They argue that...

March 23, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance and 1290 WLBY presents the Celebration of Women in Business! We are joined by Ylondia Portis, Founder, BrandHrt Evolution. We are celebrating the many extraordinary women in our community who are shaping their industries, strengthening their communities, and inspiring others to greatness. Ylondia Portis, Founder of BrandHrt Evolution, a premier Brand Equity Firm bas...

March 20, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wendy Welch, HSHV Director of Communications for the Weekly Wag! Meet Pickles, a tan and white pup who is free to the right home through his Gold Star designation due to being at the shelter since September. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...