What happens when a Hollywood star trades the Sunset Strip for the shores of Lake St. Clair? Full House’s Dave Coulier, a proud Detroit native who grew up skating the canals of St. Clair Shores, joins The BOBcast to explain why no place else ever felt like home, and how he’s showing his Full House co-stars that Detroit is nothing like what they expected. He shares how he turned to his trusted Henry Ford Health care team in his fight against non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and tongue carcinoma, and why early detection saved his life twice. Plus, hear how his journey inspired AwearMarket, which features Michigan-made products from local mom-and-pop makers, and how a childhood airplane ride at Fraser’s McKinley Airport sparked a lifelong love of flying.

Time Stamps

Detroit Roots
2:19- After decades working in Los Angeles, Dave Coulier returned to the Detroit area because of his family, friends, four seasons, and childhood memories of Lake St. Clair.
3:16- Dave describes how visitors, including Full House co-stars Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin, were surprised by Detroit.

Career and Family
5:31- Dave said Full House resonated as “video comfort food,” combining humor, life lessons, and a nontraditional family coming together.
6:04- He and John Stamos complemented one another: John brought technical experience, while Dave brought stand-up comedy instincts. Dave also recalled his close comedic partnership with Bob Saget.

Health and Advocacy
7:24- Dave described being diagnosed with stage three non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after finding a rapidly growing lump. He chose to share his diagnosis publicly, hoping to help others.
10:28- He said he is in remission from both non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and tongue carcinoma. A routine PET scan at Henry Ford helped detect the carcinoma; he emphasized early detection and following medical advice.
10:50- He advised people facing cancer to allow themselves to feel vulnerable and keep loved ones close. During chemotherapy, he reconsidered household and personal-care products and co-founded AwearMarket.com to curate and explain products he considers healthier and non-toxic, including products from Michigan small businesses.

AwearMarket.com
11:37- Dave described reexamining products used in his home during chemotherapy. He and Melissa co-founded AwearMarket.com to vet and curate products and help consumers make changes one item at a time, including offerings from Michigan makers.

Aviation
12:57- Dave traced his interest in flying to a childhood flight with his father.
14:20- He earned his pilot’s license at age 17 and is an instrument-rated pilot; his son is a FedEx captain.