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Premier Insights PodcastThe Hot Sam's Experience: Changing Lives Through Style & Care w. Tony StovallHost Raphael L. Price welcomes Tony Stovall, co-owner of Michigan’s oldest haberdashery, Hot Sam’s Detroit, for a deep dive into a century of fashion, history, and resilience. Tony shares his personal journey from an electrical engineering student looking for a summer job in 1974 to becoming the owner of the iconic store where his father bought him his first suit. They discuss the store's profound history—founded in 1921, the same year as Black Wall Street—and how this Detroit treasure has withstood the Great Depression, wars, and pandemics to remain a pillar of the community. Tony opens up about th...
2025-12-1747 minPremier Insights PodcastThe Backside 1980, Olympic Visions & A Legacy in the Making w. Brian Rice II (Part 4)In the final installment of this four-part special, Host Raphael Levon Price and "Flyin’" Brian Rice II bring the journey full circle—connecting the humble beginnings of a 10-year-old kid in Michigan to the futuristic edge of professional snowboarding. Brian analyzes throwback footage of himself at Alpine Valley, where he turned unattended piles of snow into jumps, proving his philosophy that you don’t need a massive mountain to start—you just need to seize the opportunity "right under your feet". He contrasts those early days with the most dangerous conditions he faces now, describing the terror of Austrian whiteout...
2025-12-0224 minPremier Insights PodcastMamba Mentality: Competing Through Pain to Win w. Brian Rice II (Part 3)Host Raphael Levon Price is back with Flyin’ Brian Rice II as they dive deep into the mental and physical resilience required to be an elite snowboarder. In this episode, Brian opens up about a defining moment of failure where trying to copy his peers—being a "sheep in the herd"—led to repeated crashes on a "back triple 16." He explains how reinventing the trick to fit his own unique style not only allowed him to land it but gave him ownership over his craft. The conversation takes a gritty turn as Brian details the "darkest time" of his adult...
2025-11-3028 minPremier Insights PodcastFlyin' Brian in His Bag w. Brian Rice II (Part 2)Host Raphael Levon Price continues the conversation with rising snowboarder Brian Rice II—better known as Flyin’ Brian—as they break down the tape on four pivotal moments in his career. Brian takes us inside the mechanics of his signature trick, the "Sloth Roll," explaining the contortionist flexibility required to maneuver his body in opposite directions mid-air. He recounts the surreal experience of his first Big Air World Cup in Chur, Switzerland, where he competed on a massive scaffold jump under the lights with only three days' notice. The episode shifts gears to the backcountry, where Brian narrates a high-s...
2025-11-2618 minPremier Insights PodcastFrom Small Hills to Big Air: The Evolution of Flyin' Brian w. Brian Rice II (Part 1)Host Raphael Levon Price welcomes rising snowboarder Brian Rice II—better known as Flyin’ Brian—for a powerful origin story that goes from the small hills of Michigan to the elite peaks of Vail. Brian shares how he tried every sport imaginable until snowboarding became the one thing he couldn’t live without, and how his mom’s relentless belief in him literally launched his career—starting a ski club just so he’d have a crew to ride with, then quietly signing him up for competitions that changed his life. He opens up about competing for the first time without e...
2025-11-2416 minPremier Insights PodcastLevel Up Men’s Health: Screening, Access & Advocacy w. Dr. Michael LutzHost Raphael Levon Price sits down with urologist and Michigan Men’s Health Foundation founder Dr. Michael Lutz to chart a practical path from prostate-cancer survivorship to whole-man health. Dr. Lutz shares the kidney-disease scare that made prevention personal, why he built MMHF (2008), and how Detroit’s Men’s Health Event at Ford Field grew into an annual “checkup” for thousands of men. We unpack signature programs—Blue Monday, Cogs & Kegs, and Run for the Ribbon at the Detroit Zoo—plus the 2020 pivot to a drive-through fair at the Michigan State Fairgrounds that screened 650 men when everything else was shut down. He...
2025-11-0341 minPremier Insights PodcastAvoiding Burnout: Know When to Step Away w. Tim MortonHost Raphael Levon Price sits down with state-champion coach and FCA Southeast Michigan multi-area director Tim Morton to diagnose the cost of the grind and make the case for rest. Morton opens up about burning out after a title run, redefining success (“win at home first”), and why he’s taking a 40-day sabbatical. He lays out a practical framework—daily wind-down, a weekly Sabbath, and tracking REM/deep sleep—plus his “write your own eulogy” exercise, modeling integrity so athletes actually follow, and protecting marriage and family while leading teams. We also cover FCA’s Coaches Kairos retreat, character coache...
2025-10-0933 min
Premier Insights PodcastTop 7 Recruiting MISTAKES Athletes Make w. Jeff TungateHost Raphael Levon Price sits down with former Oakland University women’s head coach Jeff Tungate to unpack the surge in women’s college hoops, how officiating and rule changes shape the game, and the real-world impact of NIL and the transfer portal. Tungate lays out the 7 most common recruiting mistakes—like choosing money over fit, poor time management, neglecting academics, risky social media, weak highlight reels, surrounding yourself with the wrong people, and skipping campus visits—and explains how to build culture and avoid giving scouts a reason to say no. A concise playbook for athletes, parents, and coaches...
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