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"The H.O.O.K" Podcast

"The H.O.O.K" Podcast

By Jeffrey Lowe & Keith Butler

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in college sports

"The H.O.O.K" Podcast Mar 19, 2024

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in college sports

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in college sports

The guys address issues with the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion in college sports, i.e. football in Florida

Mar 19, 202430:07
Detroit as a sport, vacation and living destination

Detroit as a sport, vacation and living destination

The guys talk about Detroit being the place to go

Mar 19, 202429:49
The NFC Title 2024 and the story of Jeffrey "Toilet Bowl" Lowe is revealed

The NFC Title 2024 and the story of Jeffrey "Toilet Bowl" Lowe is revealed

The boys talk more about the 2024 Lions NFC Title run and players in the AFC and NFC title games and Jeffrey "Toilet Bowl" Lowe's story is revealed

Jan 23, 202430:10
The Roar has been Restored

The Roar has been Restored

The boys talk about the Detroit Lions 2024 NFC Run

Jan 23, 202431:05
Are the Detroit Lions the "Same Ole'Lions?"

Are the Detroit Lions the "Same Ole'Lions?"

Discussing the sudden troubles with the Detroit Lions' 2023 season

Dec 12, 202336:54
Herb Briscoe, son of original Spinners, Pervis Jackson

Herb Briscoe, son of original Spinners, Pervis Jackson

Jeff & Keith talk with the son of Pervis Jackson an original member of the singing group The Spinners

Oct 26, 202335:04
Coco Gauff, gym shoes, world champions or not...

Coco Gauff, gym shoes, world champions or not...

The guys talk about an array of sport topics in this episode

Sep 17, 202326:48
Mel Tucker & MSU Sexual Harassment Issues

Mel Tucker & MSU Sexual Harassment Issues

The guys give their takes on the sexual problems gong on at Michigan State University

Sep 17, 202332:11
Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Leland Stein talks about his interview with legend Jim Brown

Jul 25, 202332:10
Hall of Fame Golfer Lindsey Masosn

Hall of Fame Golfer Lindsey Masosn

The boys talk wit Hall of Fame Golfer Lindsey Mason

Jul 25, 202331:30
2023 Final 4

2023 Final 4

Leland Stein is at the March Madness Final 4 and talks with Jeff and Keith about the experience

Apr 03, 202334:11
Pay it Forward

Pay it Forward

Jeff and Keith discuss the "Pay it Forward" philosophy and their experiences with it and there thoughts about it

Mar 28, 202334:06
Chris Rock

Chris Rock

Jeff and Keith laugh about Girl Scout cookies and talk about Chris Rock's latest Netflix special

Mar 20, 202330:29
Super Bowl 57 Chiefs over the Eagles

Super Bowl 57 Chiefs over the Eagles

Jeff, Keith and Leland get into the game and it turns a little towards Black History

Feb 23, 202344:10
Livonia Cigar Bar owner Tony Jaafar

Livonia Cigar Bar owner Tony Jaafar

Keith and Jeff talk to Jaafar and get some in sight on the cigar business in the metro area

Dec 22, 202230:59
A talk with Fashion Designer Malcolm Staples

A talk with Fashion Designer Malcolm Staples

Designer Malcolm Staples discusses how he got his start in the fashion industry and some of his first clients who were professional football players who include Pittsburgh Steelers head coach  Mike Tomlin

Dec 10, 202240:28
Taste of Black Spirits

Taste of Black Spirits

Jeff tells Keith about the Taste of Black Spirits, an event showcasing spirits made and owned by black business owners held in Detroit.

Oct 06, 202235:51
Elite Position Training with Ramon Robinson

Elite Position Training with Ramon Robinson

The guys talk with trainer Ramon Robinson about Elite Position Training and the N.I.L., how it works and how it benefits college athletes

Oct 06, 202235:51
Talking Music

Talking Music

The boys and Mayme talk a little about ole' school music

Jun 21, 202231:03
Fathers Day

Fathers Day

Jeff, Keith and guest Mayme Sangster chat a little about Fathers on Fathers Day

Jun 20, 202231:43
Pickleback

Pickleback

Jeff tells Keith about his first experience with the drink Pickleback...whiskey with a pickle juice chaserå

Jun 05, 202231:18
Educator Shannon Mayfield

Educator Shannon Mayfield

Jeff and Keith talk with native Detroiter tEducator Shannon Mayfield about he state of education

Jun 05, 202231:37
Young Power Broker, Miss Jasmine Sadler

Young Power Broker, Miss Jasmine Sadler

Miss Jasmine Sadler dropped by the studio and talked with Jeff and Keith about her past accomplishments and future plan of creating a STEM University for girls of color

May 29, 202243:34
Young Power Broker Jasmine Sadler

Young Power Broker Jasmine Sadler

Miss Jasmine Sadler drops by the studio and talks about her past accomplishments and future endeavors including her plan to create a STEM university for young women color.

May 29, 202243:34
Juneteenth Discussion

Juneteenth Discussion

Sherea Ayers explains Juneteenth and the celebrations she helped plan past and present and the significance of Juneteenth

May 29, 202231:01
Cyclist Richard Summersett

Cyclist Richard Summersett

Jeff and Keith down with Richard and learn about the sport and safeties of bike riding, types of bikes, places in and around 

Detroit to ride and all things cycling.

May 29, 202238:00
Sam Abrams and the Hometown Championship

Sam Abrams and the Hometown Championship

Jeff and Keith talk with Abrams about the return of a Detroit Baseball classic

May 22, 202231:59
Leland Stein talks about the 2022 basketball conferences

Leland Stein talks about the 2022 basketball conferences

The guys talk briefly with Stein about the 2022 basketball conferences 

May 22, 202231:59
Lowe and Butler Clowning

Lowe and Butler Clowning

Jeff and Keith on a rant about this and that just clowning

May 22, 202235:04
Jacob Robinson Golf Coach for Wiley College

Jacob Robinson Golf Coach for Wiley College

Jeff talks with his former baseball coach from Wiley college who has turned to coaching golf.

May 21, 202230:03
Retired Major US Army Larry Johnson

Retired Major US Army Larry Johnson

Keith and Jeff talk with retired Major US Army Larry Johnson about the Russian Unkraine conflict

May 02, 202230:21
Jeff and Keith talk with Keith's daughter LMT Tai-Jamette Butler

Jeff and Keith talk with Keith's daughter LMT Tai-Jamette Butler

Jeff and Keith talk with Keith's daughter about being a massage therapiat

May 02, 202230:39
Leland Stein and the Final 4

Leland Stein and the Final 4

Jeff and Keith talk with Leland Stein a little bit about the Final Four, South Carolina Woman's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley and Will Smith

Apr 10, 202233:26
The Diva of Sports

The Diva of Sports

J Lowe and Butler catch up with long time friend Stephanie Young and reminisce a little

Mar 03, 202236:04
Matt Wins!

Matt Wins!

The guys talk a little about Stafford's big win and some about other things going on in the league.

Mar 03, 202232:04
Black Horse Men of Detroit

Black Horse Men of Detroit

The team talks with a family of Black Horse men in the city of Detroit about their horses and love for riding

Mar 03, 202242:34
Banana Pudding?

Banana Pudding?

J Lowe goes off on a couple of Detroit restaurants for messing up his order and misrepresentation.

Jan 17, 202231:26
Anne Frank on Martin Luther King Day? What da "F"

Anne Frank on Martin Luther King Day? What da "F"

Keith rants about 60 minutes running a piece about who betrayed Anne Frank and her family instead of a piece on MLK

Jan 17, 202230:55
The Big Game...MSU defeats U of M

The Big Game...MSU defeats U of M

KB & J Lowe talk with NNPA reporter and MSU alum, Leland Stein on MSU's victory over U of M

Dec 28, 202131:59
NNPA Reporter Leland Stein

NNPA Reporter Leland Stein

Jeff, Keith and Leland Stein discusses U of M's run toward the college championship, the team, coach Harbaugh and their chances of winning it all

Dec 28, 202124:10
Detroit based DJ, Walter DJ Furious Robinson

Detroit based DJ, Walter DJ Furious Robinson

Jeff and Keith talk with Detroit based DJ Walter "DJ Furious" about his career and his music

Dec 28, 202135:28
Yard Card Memories

Yard Card Memories

A chat with two enterprising women from Detroit who are getting your messages and greeting out in and around Detroit by personalizing yards and neighborhoods with their Yard Card,

Dec 13, 202137:59
Henry Ford Community College Girls Softball Coach Steve Brown

Henry Ford Community College Girls Softball Coach Steve Brown

Jeff and Keith talk to Henry Ford Community College Girls Softball Coach Steve Brown on the turn around of the team

Dec 13, 202135:07
Training Young Athletes without Weights

Training Young Athletes without Weights

A chat with Squeak Bowles and Jeff Williams about training young athletes in a non traditional way.

Dec 13, 202134:25
5 Day Meal Prep

5 Day Meal Prep

Keith and Jeff talk with Detroit Chef and owner of 5 Day Meal Prep about how he got started, what he offers and the ins and outs of his business.

Dec 13, 202136:09
Co-Vid 19

Co-Vid 19

Jeff and Keith discuss the Co-vid 19 issue

Dec 13, 202128:10
Detroit...Come Back City?

Detroit...Come Back City?

Questioning whether Detroit has made a come back as one of the nations premiere cities

Dec 13, 202130:40
A Talk with Kim Sherobi

A Talk with Kim Sherobi

Jeff and Keith talk with local Detroit activist Kim Sherobi From Birdwood House

May 23, 202125:09