Heard in the Lobby

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A podcast for members of the Detroit Athletic Club, hosted by DAC News editor Kim Silarski. The podcast features individuals with information to share or interesting stories to tell, all of whom are connected to the Club.

16/01/2023

#14 Where were you in '72?

As a companion piece to the October 2022 DAC News history issue focusing on Club life 50 years ago, we asked several longtime members to share their recollections about the personalities and practices at the DAC in the early 1970s.

14 min
01/09/2022

#13 Pride in Your Ride

Three of the most familiar faces on the DAC valet team have a combined total of over one century of service and an immeasurable amount of affection for the Club and its members. Hear Nancy Abele, Jerome Douglas and Dreek Triplett explain why they feel so at home at the DAC.

23 min
24/07/2022

#12 DAC's Top Jocks

Chris Moyer and Maeve Belloni are among the most accomplished and dedicated member-athletes at the DAC. Each has won the Fitness Club's Indoor Triathlon multiple times and both were members of the victorious 2022 Edge Gauntlet team, Beavers!!!. What is it that makes them run, swim, cycle? And what challenges do they face? You'll also hear about how DAC athletic and health and wellness staff support them in their efforts.

25 min
11/05/2022

#11 Friday at 5: It's All True

At the base of our Clubhouse and at the core of our collective history is DAC Bowling. At present there are 27 leagues but there is only one that has an outsized reputation. Bowlers Scott Adlhoch and John Perkins, along with DAC Bowling Director Tom Reaume, delve into the life and lore of the Friday 5 p.m. league.

32 min
28/06/2021

#10 DAC Superheroes Part 2: Adventures & Legacy

In Episode 8, recently retired DAC leaders Ted Gillary (executive manager, Sept. 1994-Jan. 2020), Kevin Brennan (executive chef, Nov. 1994-Feb. 2020) and Bruce Baka (chief engineer, March 1977-Jan. 2021) shared their origin stories, recalling how they first came to the Club. In this episode, they recount some of their many adventures, challenges and accomplishments and what they miss most about the DAC.

39 min
06/05/2021

#9 The Beavers Brotherhood

For over 100 years, the Beavers have been central to life at the DAC. What began as a serious competitive swim program has evolved into raucous games of basketbrawl, high-profile luncheon speakers and an untold number of tales and traditions. We dip our toe into Beavers lore with Mike Kowalski, Dave Draper and Chris Moyer. **Sound quality is imperfect but the interview is easily audible and especially priceless.

40 min
05/04/2021

#8 DAC Superheroes Part 1: Origin Stories

Recently retired giants in DAC history–Executive Manager Ted Gillary, Executive Chef Kevin Brennan and Chief Engineer Bruce Baka–recount their early careers and tell how they landed at the Club.

31 min
04/01/2021

#7 Real Doormen of the DAC: Paul

He's known as the DAC Boy Scout ... prepared for any situation. Paul Swahn sheds light on his fascinating life, including admirable achievements in education, the auto industry and health and wellness, as well as his family, who are equally interesting.

29 min

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A podcast for members of the Detroit Athletic Club, hosted by DAC News editor Kim Silarski. The podcast features individuals with information to share or interesting stories to tell, all of whom are connected to the Club.

Creator

Detroit Athletic Club
Years Active

2020 - 2023
Episodes

14
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Heard in the Lobby

Heard in the Lobby

#14 Where were you in '72?

#13 Pride in Your Ride

#12 DAC's Top Jocks

#11 Friday at 5: It's All True

#10 DAC Superheroes Part 2: Adventures & Legacy

#9 The Beavers Brotherhood

#8 DAC Superheroes Part 1: Origin Stories

#7 Real Doormen of the DAC: Paul

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Heard in the Lobby

Episodes

#14 Where were you in '72?

#13 Pride in Your Ride

#12 DAC's Top Jocks

#11 Friday at 5: It's All True

#10 DAC Superheroes Part 2: Adventures & Legacy

#9 The Beavers Brotherhood

#8 DAC Superheroes Part 1: Origin Stories

#7 Real Doormen of the DAC: Paul

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