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Detroit City of Champions

Detroit City of Champions

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1935. The Great Depression. Detroit is ranked as the hardest hit city in America. Speramus Meliora Resurgent Cineribus Akin to a miracle something incredible began to happen. Detroit began to win in a way that had never been seen before…or since. The Tigers, Lions and Red Wings all won their first Championships. An unknown Joe Louis would rise to international super stardom. Speed boat racing, tennis, track and field, golf, bowling, swimming, firearms…champions all and all from Detroit. In t ...
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Welcome to another episode of It Don't Look Like Podcast with Joe Louis and Joey. Today they welcome Joey's friend Mac and dive into a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation over tamales that covers football (Vikings vs. Cowboys, Phillip Rivers’ comeback), wrestling encounters (Undertaker, Brock Lesnar), NBA debates (Jordan, Kobe, Spurs), crazy fan …
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Joe and Joey bring back the banter with guest Casey, mixing laughs over homemade food with raw stories from life on the road — from trucking rules, driver safety and fatigue to close calls and road rage. The episode moves between practical advice for commercial drivers, reflections on society and media, and lighthearted talk about board games, trav…
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Hosts Joe and Joey recap a lively night at the Upstage Comedy Lounge, celebrating Joe’s set, a comedy workshop with Bobby Smith, and the supportive, mixed crowd. The episode mixes behind-the-scenes stories, onstage moments, and laughs—plus visits to Olive Garden and a cameo from Lizzie the dog. They touch on themes of nerves, family support, recove…
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Send us a text A heavyweight crown can change a career. Fighting for dignity can change a country. We sit down with historian Randy Roberts to explore how Joe Louis moved from Detroit icon to global symbol during World War II, turning quiet resolve into a powerful stand against Jim Crow while uniting millions under one flag. Randy takes us inside T…
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Episode 11 features comedian Bobby “B. Smitty” Smith (aka Bobito) as he recounts his start in stand-up, how workshops helped him open up, and the story of building and nearly losing Upstage Comedy Lounge. The conversation covers personal anecdotes from growing up, headlining in the Valley, dealing with hecklers, teaching comedy and defensive drivin…
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Episode 11 features Joe and Joey with special guest Chris “The Ghostbuster” as they share first‑hand paranormal encounters from Dudleytown, the Avondale haunting, and other spooky places, plus stories about meeting the Warrens and running haunted tours. The conversation mixes eerie anecdotes with lighter moments: Halloween setups, craft beer tastin…
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It Don’t Look Like with Joe Lewis and Joey features veteran comedian Big Al Gonzalez. He shares stories from his 20+ year career — from taking Norm MacDonald hat shopping to winning Funniest in South Texas — and gives practical advice on hosting, improv, acting, and building a comedy career. Follow Big Al Gonzales on Instagram https://www.instagram…
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Joey and Joe crack open their first beer together and trade long-form stories about family, growing up on San Antonio’s west side, reunions, and colorful childhood memories. Joe speaks about missing his favorite uncle. They also open up about fatherhood, helping a daughter through anxiety, bonding over The Office, and plans for future podcast guest…
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Welcome Casey aka “Chale Chamoy” to the show. Join us as he brings us some delicious goodness he cooked up from home. He also talks about his gourmet baking which he promises next time he’s delivering on them, can’t wait to try. Of course we talk food, who do you think we are!? The conversation flowed beautifully in this over an hour podcast of lau…
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Rick Gutierrez joins us on the show, he talks about his early days starting out in comedy, his time he spent and traveled with Gabriel Iglesias Fluffy. He also talks about growing up on the southside of San Antonio, his break from comedy and his return to the stage. Follow Rick Gutierrez on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/funnyrick Follow Joe L…
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Long lost episode 2 but here it is now. Kept running out of batteries. Joe Louis and Joey talk about Joey's new beginnings, our days working at La Fiesta, Go-Go Girls, and of course More FOOD! Sit back relax and enjoy now episode 5! Follow Joe Louis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_louis87 Follow Joey on Instagram https://www.instagram.co…
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Big Mike joins us for a show full of laughs. Joe and Mike talk about their 30 plus years of friendship. Mike talks about his time working out in the fields picking. From wrestling to the Cowboys and Even our favorite movie Blood In Blood Out. You don’t want to miss this one. Sit back relax and enjoy this episode of It Don’t Look Like Podcast featur…
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Local Comedian Allen Petty “AP” talks about growing up as the son of a pastor and how he got started. AP and Joe Louis talk about the local comedy scene here in San Antonio. Big thank you to AP for coming out and joining us on the show. Sit back, relax, and enjoy getting to know Allen Petty. Follow Allen Petty https://linktr.ee/ayeekayp Follow Joe …
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Joe and Joey talk La Pulga and all the good finds at flea markets. Of course they talk food and they also touch on the Power of Visualization from Theo Vons point of view. Follow Joe Louis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_louis87?igsh=MTg5dTk0a3lxcmdrZQ== Follow Joey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jmos210?igsh=djFjY3p5N2JsczU1&utm…
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Joe Louis and Joey talk about Joeys time working in North Carolina back 2019-2020, and how home is where the heart is. Follow Joe Louis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_louis87?igsh=MTg5dTk0a3lxcmdrZQ== Follow Joey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jmos210?igsh=djFjY3p5N2JsczU1&utm_source=qr Email the show [email protected]
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Send us a text The remarkable story of Detroit's 1935 "City of Champions" status stands as perhaps the greatest untold achievement in American sports history. When the Lions captured the NFL championship, the Tigers claimed the World Series, and the Red Wings hoisted Lord Stanley's Cup all in the same year – while Joe Louis began his meteoric rise …
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a single year could define a city’s sports legacy? Join us as we revisit the exhilarating year of 1935 when Detroit's Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings each clinched their first championships, earning the city the moniker "City of Champions." We’ll also marvel at the incredible rise of Joe Lewis during this golden era. F…
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Send us a text Step into the golden era of Detroit sports with us as Jamie Flanagan and Charles Avison unveil the meticulous research and dedication that brought the legendary athletes of 1935 back to life. Journey through time as Charles recounts his thrilling discoveries of rare memorabilia and the painstaking effort he put into piecing together …
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Send us a text What if a city could be crowned the "City of Champions" in a single year? Travel back to Detroit in 1935, a pivotal moment when the Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, and the legendary Joe Louis collectively put the city on the sports map. In this episode, we uncover the recruitment strategies that shaped the Detroit Tigers and contrast their…
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Send us a text What if the scouting strategies of the 1930s are the secret to modern baseball success? Join us as we journey through the foundational era of the Detroit Tigers, where the Mississippi River became a strategic dividing line for talent acquisition. We'll uncover how Bob Coleman and Del Baker's pivotal roles in the early minor league sy…
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Send us a text What if you could walk through Detroit's most glorious sports memories and meet the legends who lived them? This episode takes you on a nostalgic journey back to 1935, the year Detroit earned the title "City of Champions" with victories from the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and the meteoric rise of Joe Louis in boxing. Fast forward to t…
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Send us a text What if one year could define an entire city's sports legacy? Travel back with us to 1935, a year when Detroit was crowned the "City of Champions," and discover how the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and boxing phenom Joe Louis made an indelible mark on sports history. We'll unpack the rich interconnections between Detroit and Portsmouth,…
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Send us a text Dan Campbell's decisions in the NFC Championship game - Exploring the historical precedent for success - Episode 109 How Dan Campbell's style reminds us of the story of Gerald "Gee" Walker As was said in 1933 of Gee, '... we want the wild mustang of the range, no one wins the race with old dobbin.' An amazing passage attributed to Ai…
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Send us a text The Forgotten Champions Episode 108: NBC lists the wrong year of the Lions first Championship Did you know? The Lions won their first Championship in 1935 and NOT 1932! Jamie and Charles explore this major error of historical inaccuracy presented by NBC during the Lions vs Buccaneers playoff game. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChamp…
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Send us a text Episode 107: The Other Champions of 1935: Newell Banks - Checkers Should there ever be any debate about Detroit’s claim to “The Greatest Season in American Sport history,” one need only point to the 33rd championship: Newell Banks, the 1935 checkers champion was from Detroit! https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroi…
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Send us a text Episode 106: The Other Champions of 1935: Azucar and the first Santa Anita Handicap While the name Seabiscuit is synonymous with horse racing in the 1930’s, there was another who rose to the greatest height on the largest stage: Azucar. What connects a Hollywood blockbuster, a forgotten champion racehorse, and Detroit's golden sporti…
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Send us a text Episode 105: The Other Champions of 1935: Stanley Kratkowski & Joanna De Tuscan “From a room full of sweet mamas and papas to a lunatic asylum…” The stories of Stanley Kratkowski and Joanna De Tuscan are presented alongside a unique insight into the 1936 Berlin Olympics. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com…
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Send us a text Episode 104: The Other Champions of 1935: Gar Wood Jr. Gar Wood, the King of Speed on Water. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore the story of the crown prince: Gar Wood Jr. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.comBy Detroit City of Champions
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Send us a text Episode 103: The Other Champions of 1935: Jimmy Gilhula, Tom Haynie and the D.A.C. Swim Team On the first weekend of July, 1935, Detroit swimmers would add three more national amateur championships to the city’s crowded victory mantle. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com…
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Send us a text Episode 102: The Other Champions of 1935: Jake Ankrom The parade of Champions continues with the exploration of Jake Ankrom, winner of the 1935 National Amateur Three-Cushion Billiards Championship. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.comBy Detroit City of Champions
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Send us a text Episode 101: The Other Champions of 1935: Bill Bonthron Jamie and Charles broadcast on location from the Emperor’s throne room on the Death Star and investigate one of the great untold stories of 1935: Bill Bonthron’s 1500 meter world record. https://linktr.ee/DetroitCityofChampions www.DJJamieDetroit.com www.WearingFunny.com…
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Send us a text Episode 100: The Other Champions of 1935: Herbert Mendelson Episode #100! Jamie and Charles reflect on the 99 previous episodes and find a little time to explore Herbert Mendelson, winner of the 1935 President’s Cup race. Thanks to everyone who has joined us live or on the feed. Thanks to everyone who has commented on the video and a…
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