Podcasts about Mark Hollis

Can electricity grids built for an earlier era support AI data centers, expanding manufacturing, electric vehicles, severe weather, and rising customer expectations at the same time? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Mark Hollis, utility executive advisor at SAP, about the pressures reshaping the utility industry and the practical choices available to leaders today. Mark spent over 15 years at Duke Energy before moving to SAP, where his work gives him visibility into utility organizations across North America. Mark describes a combination of load growth, disruption, long construction timelines, and regulation. Data centers are receiving much of the attention because of the electricity required by AI, but he argues that they are only part of the story. Manufacturing is returning to parts of North America, transport and heating are becoming increasingly electrified, and utilities must prepare for wildfires, hurricanes, winter storms, and other events that affect generation and delivery. The obvious response is to produce additional electricity, but every option comes with physical and commercial limits. Wind and solar contribute to the generation mix, although output depends on conditions. Small modular nuclear reactors could support future demand, but commercial deployment takes time. Batteries can store electricity and release it later, but they do not generate the power they hold. Customer programs can also reduce pressure at busy periods, including arrangements that allow a utility to adjust connected thermostats by a few degrees. This makes modernization a portfolio of decisions rather than a single bet. Utilities must decide how to divide capital among generation, transmission, resilience, customer systems, and new technology. The people who understand existing processes are often the same employees needed to design and implement replacements. At the same time, information technology and operational technology are becoming increasingly connected, forcing companies to reconsider how business functions share information and how technology decisions support outcomes across the enterprise. AI creates another tension because it contributes to electricity demand while also offering utilities new ways to work. Mark says most utilities he meets are cautiously optimistic. Their questions include where to begin, whether the value is proven, how long adoption will take, and whether poor data must be fixed before useful work can start. He warns against choosing the hardest problem first or judging a business process by the forgiving standards people accept from consumer AI tools. His advice begins with the business problem. Automating an inefficient process can make it more expensive and harder to correct. Utilities should define what they need to improve and why, establish connected data with the right business context, set clear quality requirements, and retain human review where errors could affect customers, safety, finance, or regulatory obligations. Mark brings this to life with several utility AI use cases. AI could summarize customer interactions across field service and contact center systems, allowing the next employee to understand what happened previously. It could review billing exceptions during unusually hot or cold periods and support earlier customer communications when consumption is likely to produce a much higher bill. He also discusses using AI to summarize lengthy rate-case rulings before approved changes enter billing systems. During outages, an AI system could help dispatch crews by considering skills, equipment, parts, certifications, location, safety, and customers with medical needs. A human dispatcher could then review and approve the recommendation rather than building the complete schedule manually. The opportunity is real, but so are the limits. Utilities operate regulated infrastructure where reliability, safety, auditability, and public trust cannot be treated as optional features. Where should the industry begin, and which use case offers the right combination of low effort, meaningful impact, and manageable risk? Listen to the conversation and share your thoughts with me.  

August 27, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Chief Operating Officer, Rock Entertainment Group, and Terry Rhadigan, Advisor, Detroit Regional Chamber joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, chief operating officer for Rock Entertainment Group, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic recaps the tournament with Todd Flood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Pope caught the video wave in 1981 and made hundreds of promotional clips, often three or four a week, edited at night and on-air days later. You'll have seen them, singles for the Style Council, The The, Iggy Pop, Hall & Oates and many others. For 15 years he was the man to call – inventive, caffeinated, risk-loving, clubbable – and “nothing was too mad or stupid”. He celebrates that magic age of big budgets and creative freedom in his story-filled memoir ‘I Shoot Rock Stars', just out, and looks back here at … … the video that made his reputation … MTV showing six of his clips in a row … the thrill of Bowie's silhouette as he walked across the Rainbow stage in 1977: “there was so little footage back then, you'd rarely seen people move” … his teenage love of Dusty, ELP, King Crimson and Pink Floyd … shooting seven clips a fortnight and the one time a record label tried to interfere … Neil Young's 2,000-acre Broken Arrow Ranch and the “burning fires of his eyes” … Iggy Pop singing I Wanna Be Your Dog in the John Snow pub in Soho … “German sausages, lumps of lamb, maggots, a whole party”: the Soft Cell clip that caused a walk-out ... “You're a funny little arsehole!”: breaking the ice with Bowie … what he learnt from Mark Hollis of Talk Talk and spending time with his ashes. Order ‘I Shoot Rock Stars' here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/i-shoot-rock-stars/tim-pope/9781035426959Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Pope caught the video wave in 1981 and made hundreds of promotional clips, often three or four a week, edited at night and on-air days later. You'll have seen them, singles for the Style Council, The The, Iggy Pop, Hall & Oates and many others. For 15 years he was the man to call – inventive, caffeinated, risk-loving, clubbable – and “nothing was too mad or stupid”. He celebrates that magic age of big budgets and creative freedom in his story-filled memoir ‘I Shoot Rock Stars', just out, and looks back here at … … the video that made his reputation … MTV showing six of his clips in a row … the thrill of Bowie's silhouette as he walked across the Rainbow stage in 1977: “there was so little footage back then, you'd rarely seen people move” … his teenage love of Dusty, ELP, King Crimson and Pink Floyd … shooting seven clips a fortnight and the one time a record label tried to interfere … Neil Young's 2,000-acre Broken Arrow Ranch and the “burning fires of his eyes” … Iggy Pop singing I Wanna Be Your Dog in the John Snow pub in Soho … “German sausages, lumps of lamb, maggots, a whole party”: the Soft Cell clip that caused a walk-out ... “You're a funny little arsehole!”: breaking the ice with Bowie … what he learnt from Mark Hollis of Talk Talk and spending time with his ashes. Order ‘I Shoot Rock Stars' here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/i-shoot-rock-stars/tim-pope/9781035426959Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Pope caught the video wave in 1981 and made hundreds of promotional clips, often three or four a week, edited at night and on-air days later. You'll have seen them, singles for the Style Council, The The, Iggy Pop, Hall & Oates and many others. For 15 years he was the man to call – inventive, caffeinated, risk-loving, clubbable – and “nothing was too mad or stupid”. He celebrates that magic age of big budgets and creative freedom in his story-filled memoir ‘I Shoot Rock Stars', just out, and looks back here at … … the video that made his reputation … MTV showing six of his clips in a row … the thrill of Bowie's silhouette as he walked across the Rainbow stage in 1977: “there was so little footage back then, you'd rarely seen people move” … his teenage love of Dusty, ELP, King Crimson and Pink Floyd … shooting seven clips a fortnight and the one time a record label tried to interfere … Neil Young's 2,000-acre Broken Arrow Ranch and the “burning fires of his eyes” … Iggy Pop singing I Wanna Be Your Dog in the John Snow pub in Soho … “German sausages, lumps of lamb, maggots, a whole party”: the Soft Cell clip that caused a walk-out ... “You're a funny little arsehole!”: breaking the ice with Bowie … what he learnt from Mark Hollis of Talk Talk and spending time with his ashes. Order ‘I Shoot Rock Stars' here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/i-shoot-rock-stars/tim-pope/9781035426959Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liedgut ist die zweite ⁠⁠Sondersendung⁠⁠ zum 43. Haldern Pop, aufgenommen wenige Tage vor Beginn, in jener Woche, in der Absagen, Trauer und kistenweise Südtiroler Wein gleichzeitig eintreffen und in der sich zeigt, wer einen Schlauch bringt, ohne gefragt worden zu sein. In der dreiundachtzigsten Folge gehen wir den Freitag und den Samstag entlang bis in ihre letzten Verschiebungen, sprechen wir über ⁠⁠⁠Tickets⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Bands⁠⁠⁠ hören von Mark Hollis, der auf dem Höhepunkt der Verwertbarkeit lieber richtige Instrumente aufnahm, von einem Neunzigjährigen, der seinen Geburtstag auf der Kirchenempore verbringt, und vom abgeschafften Pfand, das kein ökologischer Beschluss ist, sondern eine öffentlich vorgetragene Wette auf die Vernunft der Anwesenden — eine Sendung über das Ehrenamt als emotionale Sauna und über einen alten Zweihunderter Diesel, der ungefragt bis Portugal fährt: nicht schnell, aber unbeirrt und vollkommen entspannt.

SportsWrap | Segment 3 | August 5, 2026 | Lomas and Anthony Talk to Mark Hollis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SportsWrap | Full Show | August 5, 2026 | Lomas and Anthony Cover Headlines, Show Troy Melton Some Love, and Talk to Mark Hollis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SportsWrap | Hour 1 | July 28, 2026 | Anthony and Lomas Live From Par 3 in the D with Mark Hollis and Guests Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson learn about US/Iran deal; ask more about the upheaval at MSU; find out more about the UK social media ban on kids under 16 years old and invite in Mark Hollis to talk about the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Rocket Classic tournament director Mark Hollis. Hollis discussed the Rocket Classic and his potential return to Michigan State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe talk with the Tournament Director of the 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Mark Hollis, about who we'll see playing in the tourney and what local charities will benefit from this year's Rocket Mortgage Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 5, 2026 ~ Live from the Detroit Golf Club, Kevin Dietz covers the day's top headlines, breaks down tensions in Congress over a Lebanon vote with Andrea Bitely, previews Detroit's new COSM sports venue with Paul Bee, and digs into Lansing politics with Craig Mauger and Sam Singh. Steve Courtney reacts to Dylan Larkin's reported trade request, Mark Hollis joins on-site for the Rocket Classic, and Neil Rockind discusses a local discrimination lawsuit, while Brent Yax, Carl Hays, and Taylor Vitany round out the show with security concerns, golf, and weekend events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 5, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis joins live from the Detroit Golf Club as the Rocket Classic returns to the Motor City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis co-hosts with Lloyd Jackson, they talk about the Pistons victory and preview this weekend's game; discuss Terik Skubal's surgery and how his rehab could go, welcome Troy & Linda Clogg with Hot Pink Helpers to discuss they're upcoming event and welcome back Jamie Edmonds to talk about the latest episode of her podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May, 8, 2026 ~ Jamie joins Lloyd and Mark Hollis and talks about her journey, how she's still not used to being the story, instead of telling someone's story and why it's important to find your own angels along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Troy and Linda Clogg about Hot Pink Helpers. The organization supports individuals battling breast cancer, offering financial and emotional assistance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcomed Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo. Izzo discussed the Pistons, NCAA expansion, and NIL. He also talked about MSU leadership and the Final Four in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson chat with Chris Carosa, author of Hamburger Dreams. They explore the tasty history of America's favorite food. Who knew burgers had such a mysterious past? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcome Michael and Peter Hamp, owners of Motor City Golf League. They discuss their new TGL team, its Detroit logo, and community involvement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcome Charlie Millerwise, President of Continental and Forte Belanger. They discuss creating emotional experiences in hospitality, detailing their diverse services from the Hudson Building to the Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Mark Hollis talked with Dr. Tina Schaffner, a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She discussed athlete recovery, physical therapy, and new techniques. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Eric Vincent, Detroit Pistons Reporter for ClutchPoints.com. They discuss the Pistons' 2-0 lead and impressive mental toughness in the playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Dean Bokuniewicz, Director of Marketing for the Rocket Classic. They discuss event preparations and fan experience changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcomed sports personality Johnny Kane. They discussed the Tigers' recent series loss, injuries, and upcoming games, along with the Pistons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Rocket Classic Co-Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer, Chris Presson. They discuss the tournament's impact, fan experience, and community involvement in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcomed Tony Michaels, President and CEO of The Parade Company. He spoke about the Ford Fireworks, its sponsors, and plans for the Broadhead Naval Armory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcome Malia Howard, Detroit Transportation Corporation CEO and General Manager. She discusses the People Mover's reopening and repairs. Malia Howard praises Lloyd's voice on the train. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dr. Steve Craig about parenting in the digital age. They discuss equipping children with coping skills for social media rather than banning them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcome Nic Barlage, CEO of Rock Entertainment Group, to the show. They discuss the Cavs-Pistons series and Rock Entertainment Group's new Detroit venue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 6, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Bill Martin, a respected leader in amateur sports and former athletic director at the University of Michigan, about changes in college athletics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mary 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson host Arn Tellem, Pistons Vice Chairman. They discuss the Pistons' playoff run and the impact of the WNBA team in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Talk Talk made just five albums, all written and recorded unconventionally and no-one's entirely sure how they did it. And in the last two decades of his life Mark Hollis released only 92 seconds of music. Lifelong admirer Graeme Thomson explores the band's endless mysteries in his memoir ‘In Another World: the Four Seasons of Talk Talk', and looks back here at the last hurrah of the days of studio extravagance, which includes … … why Traffic in 1967 was the Mark Hollis Holy Grail … “25 per cent of him never appeared above the surface” … the Talk Talk ‘human sampling' method – eg a few seconds of Danny Thompson, Steve Gadd or Larry Klein woven into the mix … “music made with the blindfold on” … the ‘80s press reaction to Mark's eulogies about Miles Davis, Stockhausen and Shostakovich … where you can hear Talk Talk in the music of Kate Bush … making records the way Kubrick made films … head music: how Spirit of Eden suits the rebirth of headphones … band lynchpin Tim Friese-Greene, producer of the Lion Sleeps Tonight! … what unlimited time and choice does to a studio bill … and the 92 seconds of music he made for the Kelsey Grammer TV series Boss. Order ‘In Another World: the Four Seasons of Talk Talk' here: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/In-Another-World/Graeme-Thomson/9781917923613Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk Talk made just five albums, all written and recorded unconventionally and no-one's entirely sure how they did it. And in the last two decades of his life Mark Hollis released only 92 seconds of music. Lifelong admirer Graeme Thomson explores the band's endless mysteries in his memoir ‘In Another World: the Four Seasons of Talk Talk', and looks back here at the last hurrah of the days of studio extravagance, which includes … … why Traffic in 1967 was the Mark Hollis Holy Grail … “25 per cent of him never appeared above the surface” … the Talk Talk ‘human sampling' method – eg a few seconds of Danny Thompson, Steve Gadd or Larry Klein woven into the mix … “music made with the blindfold on” … the ‘80s press reaction to Mark's eulogies about Miles Davis, Stockhausen and Shostakovich … where you can hear Talk Talk in the music of Kate Bush … making records the way Kubrick made films … head music: how Spirit of Eden suits the rebirth of headphones … band lynchpin Tim Friese-Greene, producer of the Lion Sleeps Tonight! … what unlimited time and choice does to a studio bill … and the 92 seconds of music he made for the Kelsey Grammer TV series Boss. Order ‘In Another World: the Four Seasons of Talk Talk' here: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/In-Another-World/Graeme-Thomson/9781917923613Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk Talk made just five albums, all written and recorded unconventionally and no-one's entirely sure how they did it. And in the last two decades of his life Mark Hollis released only 92 seconds of music. Lifelong admirer Graeme Thomson explores the band's endless mysteries in his memoir ‘In Another World: the Four Seasons of Talk Talk', and looks back here at the last hurrah of the days of studio extravagance, which includes … … why Traffic in 1967 was the Mark Hollis Holy Grail … “25 per cent of him never appeared above the surface” … the Talk Talk ‘human sampling' method – eg a few seconds of Danny Thompson, Steve Gadd or Larry Klein woven into the mix … “music made with the blindfold on” … the ‘80s press reaction to Mark's eulogies about Miles Davis, Stockhausen and Shostakovich … where you can hear Talk Talk in the music of Kate Bush … making records the way Kubrick made films … head music: how Spirit of Eden suits the rebirth of headphones … band lynchpin Tim Friese-Greene, producer of the Lion Sleeps Tonight! … what unlimited time and choice does to a studio bill … and the 92 seconds of music he made for the Kelsey Grammer TV series Boss. Order ‘In Another World: the Four Seasons of Talk Talk' here: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/In-Another-World/Graeme-Thomson/9781917923613Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 16, 2026 ~ Dan Miller, Fox 2 Sports Director, Play by Play Voice of the Detroit Lions joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 16, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis fills in for Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club Event "Lions on the Clock" live from Soundboard Inside the Motor City Casino. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 16, 2026 ~ Dave Birkett, Sportswriter for the Detroit Free Press joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 16, 2026 ~ Ken Hayward, Visit Detroit Chief Operating Officer joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 16, 2026 ~ Lori Powe, Owner NBS Commercial Interiors joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 16, 2026 ~ Terry Rhadigan, Chairman Detroit Sports Commission, Presiding Officer for Today's DEC Event joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 16, 2026 ~ Brendan Quinn, Senior Enterprise Writer at the Athletic joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 16, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas, Program Director WJR, Host and Executive Producer of Women Who Lead joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 16, 2026 ~ Hussein Berry, VP Delta Airlines VP Airport Operations joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 7, 2026 ~ Chris, Lloyd and Jamie speak with Mark Hollis, VP of Corporate Partnerships for 313 Presents. They discuss affordable tickets and course renovations. They highlight the tournament's positive impact on Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 31, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic looks ahead to this year's event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 10, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Tournament Director Rocket Classic, host or JR Sundays previews the Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 509 - The Future of the Rocket Classic with Mark Hollis What does the future hold for Detroit's PGA Tour event—and why does it matter so much to Michigan golf fans? In this episode of the Fore Golfers Network Podcast, host Bill Hobson sits down with Mark Hollis, Tournament Director of the Rocket Classic, to explore the past, present, and very uncertain future of the PGA Tour's lone stop in the state of Michigan. Hollis pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to run a PGA Tour event, comparing the operation to "building a small city" from scratch each summer at Detroit Golf Club. With a newly renovated Donald Ross course, a brand-new late-July tournament date, and major upgrades to fan experience areas like Area 313, the Rocket Classic is positioning itself for a defining moment in 2026. The conversation dives into corporate sponsorship realities, hospitality demand, and the delicate balance between revenue generation and preserving the walkability and energy that fans love. Hollis also addresses the broader PGA Tour landscape, including the impact of LIV Golf, signature events, escalating purse demands, and how those pressures trickle down to tournaments like Detroit's. With the Rocket Classic contract expiring after 2026, Hollis explains what must fall into place for the event to continue—from PGA Tour alignment to sponsor ROI to community impact. He also shares optimism about player recruitment, the advantages of the new schedule window, and why Detroit remains a top-tier market capable of hosting elite golf. If you care about the future of professional golf in Michigan, the Rocket Classic's place on the PGA Tour calendar, and how major sporting events shape cities, this is a must-listen conversation. ---------------- Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Watch FGN videos on YouTube Check out our other sports pod: Church Pew Sports TEXT or CALL (989) 272-2383 to share your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and questions