Daily Detroit
1,387 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 139 ratingsWhat to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. Timely conversations and local stories about a variety of topics including autos, bars and restaurants, business, Detroit City FC, development, local government, policy, technology, things to do, transit and more. All in about 20 minutes a day.
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BD's Mongolian closes in Dearborn, Lions practice facility talk and more
March 29, 2024 16:59 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBToday's Friday show with Devon O'Reilly is a busy one. The rundown: 03:15 - Devon tried Adelina in downtown Detroit 7:36 - Pink Garlic has opened a second spot in Allen Park. Jer says it's good and the second location keeps up with the first in Oak Park. 10:55 - BD's Mongolian BBQ has closed in Dearborn. Devon was there when it opened more than 30 years ago, and we discuss not only the brand, but how leadership might matter with a spot. 16:00 - NFL Draft talk, about road closures and...
Who's next For Governor, Mayor? Political apathy and more ft. Sam Robinson
March 28, 2024 16:49 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBSpecial guest Sam Robinson, reporter for Axios Detroit, joined Norris and Jer at the Daily Detroit studio and we talked about what's going on around town with politics and a little development. The rundown: 02:22 - What do some of these future local and state campaigns look like? For Michigan Governor, for Detroit Mayor? 16:47 - Generaltional apathy. Is Gen Z, others just tuned out of the process? And why? 28:02 - We get into the often talked about luxury Residences at Water Square ...
Inside the new Adelina with Chef Fabio Viviani & friends
March 27, 2024 17:23 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThere's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue. Across from the massive Hudson's site tower and a block from Campus Martius Park, it's location is second to none. But also adding to the mix is celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, who you might know from Top Chef or his many other restaurants. In a special conversation in the restaurant, Jer sat down with Fabio and Chefs Marco Dalla Fonta...
Sutton drama continues // Dusty May goes to Michigan // Detroit City FC wins a cold one
March 26, 2024 15:31 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBFletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday talking all about the Detroit Lions, U of M's new basketball coach Dusty May, Michigan Panthers and Detroit City FC. The Rundown: 00:47 - So it turns out Cam Sutton was at the Lions practice facility doing strength work when the organization found out about his warrant. Should they have turned him in? Was advising him to turn himself in the right way to go? 04:47 - The discussion of who might replace Sutton as CB continues, and the name Marshon Lat...
Third Shift Bar Culture Is Fading, But Vital (ft. Mickey Lyons)
March 25, 2024 16:15 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBToday we talk to barchaelogist and historian Mickey Lyons,who recently had a piece in Punch called "Detroit’s Third-Shift Bars Were a Lifeline. Now They’re a Dying Breed." Third shift bars serve first responders, police officers, medical staff, factory workers and more who work while most of us sleep. They're a thing unto themselves, and in recent years have been fading away. Metro Detroit was home to many of them as we had a large third-shift automotive manufacturing base. As production...
Oakland University NCAA win // Lions life after Sutton // Detroit City adds loan
March 22, 2024 18:22 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBFletcher Sharpe is in for Devon O'Reilly - and the timing is perfect as Oakland University had their first NCAA Men's tournament win. We talk about it and more. The Detroit podcast rundown: 01:48 - The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies have a historic win, beating Kentucky. We break it down including talking about Jack Gohlke who looked so comfortable dropping threes. 07:42 - Michigan State advances, shows up in a way they didn't much over the season. 09:27 - Cam Sutton is done as...
Eminem to drop new album // People want hybrids // Population drops again
March 21, 2024 17:50 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBNorris Howard is in for a big show. We talk about everything from Detroit music, a prediction on automotive that Jer got right, and the continuing population losses in the region. 01:31 - Emenim is coming out with a new album, and Norris has a love letter to the Detroit rap scene 07:30 - Turns out, at least for now, Hybrid vehicles are what the people wanted all along 15:47 - Wayne County is one of the top ten counties for population decline in the US. How do we stop it? How do we enco...
Trying Crazy Puffs from Little Caesars (and listener questions)
March 20, 2024 17:18 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBOn today's show, we try the virally popular Little Caesars Crazy Puffs (not sponsored, bought it ourselves); and then answer a listener question about a Starbucks on 8 Mile near Woodward and Sanders fudge topping. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
Making a comedy special in Detroit (ft. Paul Elia)
March 19, 2024 15:46 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBComedian Paul Elia is back after finishing his standup special, "Detroit Player," recorded at the Detroit House of Comedy. You can watch the whole thing free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LYwOuGgHUac?si=Zll0ZQ-cK5bBW7CM We get into growing up in an immigrant family, the importance of building your own platforms as a creator, and more. Show rundown: 01:41 - Where did the idea to do your own special come from? 03:54 - What did you think you knew going into this, but didn't? 05:40...
New airport bus details // Oakland U makes NCAA Tournament // Detroit City wins opener
March 18, 2024 16:22 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBFletcher Sharpe is in this Monday, March 18 and ready to go to talk stories around town, on the court and on the pitch. 00:38 - We get into the details on DAX, the Detroit Airport Express, a new bus pilot directly connecting Downtown Detroit and Metro Airport. Fare is just $8 and there's 16 trips a day starting at 3:30am. It seems small, but it's a big step forward ahead of the NFL Draft. 04:34 - Both Oakland University and Michigan State University made the NCAA Men's Basketball Tourna...
Should we cover I-75 in Downtown Detroit? // District Detroit focuses on residential
March 15, 2024 16:36 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBSome big news in downtown Detroit development, as there's word of changes with the plans for the District Detroit to focus on residential, pausing plans for an office tower next to Comerica Park. And then we get into a discussion about the idea of capping or putting a cover over I-75 in downtown Detroit over by Brush Park, Foxtown and more. A little over $4 million is being deployed by the Federal Government to study the idea as part of a Biden administration plan to reconnect communiti...
Sustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow)
March 14, 2024 17:33 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBCan sustainable, short food chains work in Metro Detroit, Michigan and America? Many know Marrow as one of Detroit's best restaurants in the city's West Village neighborhood; but owner Ping Ho and Chef Sarah Welch have big plans ahead. They include a sustainable meat market in Eastern Market (as well as a Birmingham location) - and helping build out supply chains and practices that focus on local and quality. In an interesting conversation the the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, the pa...
The big list of Detroit spots to check out is back (ft. Jeanette Pierce)
March 13, 2024 18:44 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBThere's so much to enjoy in Detroit, but did you know how much? A refreshed list of bars, restaurants and cafes across the city - focused on those that are experiences and small businesses - is out. More than 900 spots to see if you've done every one! Plus, it's broken down by sections of the city depending on where you live or visit. All newly updated for the first time since the world paused. The City Institute is an organization that helps people be in love and lift up where they live...
Lions trade for Carlton Davis // Weaver has words with fan // Detroit City FC season kickoff
March 12, 2024 17:24 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBA ton of Detroit sports to unpack this week. Here's the rundown with Fletcher Sharpe: 01:21 - Breaking down Lions / Buccaneers trade for Carlton Davis. Is he the Cornerback we need? 04:56 - Other Lions signings and their impacts 08:40 - Pistons hit 11 wins 11:11 - Was Troy Weaver justified in his war of words with a fan? 16:09 - New Detroit City FC broadcast TV deal with CBS Detroit 17:31 - Matt Lewis retiring, and thoughts on the hole he leaves 19:01 - Over the weekend ther...
Chef Max Hardy (from 2018)
March 11, 2024 17:43 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBToday we remember Chef Maxcel Hardy, who last week passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40. He stopped by the studio back in 2018 for a great chat about his life, his businesses, his food and more. A lot of was different in Detroit six years ago, and some is the same. But that life story? Interesting. His personality? Warm. And there was so much more that happened after this conversation for him, like being named one of the 16 Best Black Chefs in America. From Coop to Jed's to Rive...
St. Patrick's Day preview (with an O'Reilly) // Detroit NFL Draft map talk
March 08, 2024 17:38 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBDevon O'Reilly is in as he is every Friday. But today, a couple of his favorite topics are the focus. St. Patrick's Day in Detroit, the parade, and the upcoming NFL Draft in downtown. The rundown: 02:07 - All these years the Detroit Shipping company persists and continues to be "a spot." 02:47 - Reminding people to look up the impact of Chef Max Hardy who passed away all too early this week. On Eater: https://detroit.eater.com/2024/3/5/24091053/chef-maxcel-hardy-died-detroit-obituary ...
Pharmacies closing, Clinton Township explosion, and where to get crafty fabrics
March 07, 2024 17:23 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBProducer Shianne is in the studio today, and we get into stories around town and a little podcast inside baseball. 00:46 - We learned we're the 17th best podcast between 20 and 29 minutes long! (oddly specific?) 01:51 - A quick podcast tip as we've been sent a lot of podcasts lately (and it seems creating podcasts is back on the up): Introduce yourselves. This is not social media. 05:30 - Shianne is racing to finish the Barbra Streisand book before it has to be returned 07:51 - Turn...
Being vital means more than going viral // Listener feedback
March 06, 2024 18:44 - 23 minutes - 32 MBToday's episode is in two parts. First, there was a buck of listener feedback on the episode last week for Norris Howard. Since he's here, we dive in. 11:15 - Second, Jer had a piece in Crain's Detroit business in their "Forum" section on the future of local media titled "Being viral is a better strategy than going viral," and Norris has some questions for him. We talk about the shaky situation for local media in America and here in Detroit. That the math, in so many cases, doesn't mat...
Packard Plant coming down // Tigers optimism // Larkin out for two weeks
March 05, 2024 16:15 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBFletcher Sharpe is in - and we talk about a big demolition underway, the Tigers and Red Wings. 01:16 - The final parts of the Packard Plant are coming down, and Fletcher has thoughts. We also get into the taking down of the old Hannah YMCA on East Jefferson near Sinbads. We also get into what's next for the Packard site - or at least what the city administration is angling for. 08:31 - There's real optimisim for spring training for the Detroit Tigers. 12:54 - Dylan Larkin is out for tw...
Detroit's demolitions are winding down (ft. LaJuan Counts)
March 04, 2024 18:09 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBDespite the news today that the Packard Plant is having another section of it demolished, the reality is Detroit's season of demolition is sunsetting. In a wide-ranging coversation with Detroit's Constructiona and Demolition Director LaJuan Counts, we talk about: 01:17 - What is her north star when dealing with how divise demolitions can be in the community? 02:26 - What makes for a "Good Demo?" What are we looking for? What's changed over the years? 04:33 - What are the similaritie...
Presley's + Elephant and Co. First Taste // Do people just care more about U of M? // Changes Downtown
March 01, 2024 17:29 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBWelcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly is in and we're talking all things Detroit. 00:59 A first taste of two new places: Presley's in the David Whitney Building and Elephant and Co. in the old Founder's space in Midtown Detroit 12:16 - There's a lot of talk about elite and top colleges getting more media coverage than others. But is it in response to an alumni base that shows up? We've been talking about the big $3 billion development MSU is involved in in the city's New Center; but from fee...
Happy Leap Day! Trying Super Crisp; Summer concerts and Broadway in Detroit
February 29, 2024 18:19 - 16 minutes - 23 MBTime for a palette cleanser of an episode, where we keep it fun. Producer Shianne joins us in the studio at Techtown. 00:47 - Where we've been, from talking about Barbara Streisand's first non-New York performance in 1961 at the Caucus Club to Jer trying Super Crisp for the first time. 07:07 - Shianne gets into her favorite concerts and we talk about why concerts are the hot ticket right now 11:49 - We talk a bit about the upcoming Broadway in Detroit season, including Parade and The W...
Unpacking the Michigan Primary // Fast food surge pricing could soak the poor
February 28, 2024 18:09 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Michigan Primary was on Tuesday night, and Norris Howard is in with some thoughts on it (and other things around town). 01:03 - Norris is back from San Diego 02:55 - First time in the restored Book Tower in Detroit 04:37 - Unpacking the Michigan Primary. What does 100,000+ uncomitted voters mean? What about the general election? And how this political world is very different from 2012. 16:52 - Fast food chain Wendy's says they're rolling out AI-driven dynamic, or surge pricing, n...
A dabbing panda? // Red Wings playoff push + more
February 27, 2024 16:24 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBA dabbing panda? Fletcher Sharpe's culinary curiosity is piqued. Have you been? We discuss and will get back to you next week on what it's like. Plus, there's a playoff push for the Red Wings as they're in a wildcard spot; and the Detroit Lions re-sign kicker Michael Badgley. 01:07 - Dabbing panda at a gas station on the east side? 06:28 - Could the Red Wings actually make it back to the playoffs? They're in a good position. 12:10 - The Detroit Lions re-sign Michael Badgley. We talk ab...
Inside Detroit's first 3-D printed house
February 26, 2024 17:38 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBDetroit's first 3-D printed house is for sale on the city's east side. I talked with Citizen Robotics and builder on the project Fernando Bales about what they've learned, how they did it, and what's next. Citizen Robotics: https://www.citizenrobotics.org/ Listing: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1444-Sheridan-St_Detroit_MI_48214_M39105-51367 Then, I'll send you out the door with two stories to know around town. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot ...
Where should Mr. Chimetime (and you) go next? // New hotel talk // Hiroki-San, Presley's
February 23, 2024 17:37 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBWe've made it to Friday! Let's talk Detroit stuff: 01:32 - Devon went to HIROKI-SAN in the Book Tower, and has thoughts. 03:44 - There's a new restaurant coming to the David Whitney Building, Presley's 06:47 - Two new hotels are apparently planned along Woodward. But will they actually happen? Skeptical. 11:36 - Mr. Chimetime has taken Metro Detroit by storm with his food reviews, but there's some top places we don't (think) he's visited yet that are in his carryout kinda vibe. So we...
On Detroit's new "Hollywood" sign // Pie Sci, IKEA and Canton
February 22, 2024 16:57 - 18 minutes - 26 MBWhat is up with that new "Hollywood" style sign going up ahead of the NFL Draft? Now that there's a real rendering a lot of people have strong opinions one way or another. We discuss. Plus more on the rundown: 00:46 - Shianne tries out the new Pie Sci in Oak Park; and there's a trip to Ikea (plus a song about it! Jonathan Coulton's "IKEA" played with Creative Commons license) 05:15 - A thoughtful listener email about Canton, how diverse it is and how she shares it's a great place to ...
Working to keep housing attainable in Detroit (ft. Darnell Adams, Gilbert Family Foundation)
February 21, 2024 17:47 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBOn your Daily Detroit for Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 - we’re going to talk about a new approach to attainable housing. As you know, housing prices have been skyrocketing in the city, the region and the state. In fact, Detroit’s area housing prices rose faster than anywhere else in the country. That’s putting the idea of owning a home out of reach, and maybe we need to look at some new ways of tackling this problem. That’s where a new program, “Tomorrow’s Housing Innovation Showcase...
Is Juwan Howard on the hot seat? // Lions sign CFL star // Pistons
February 20, 2024 17:46 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBFletcher Sharpe is in and we're going to talk Detroit area sports. 01:06 - Is Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard on the hot seat? 08:05 - A Canadian Footbal League star is on his way to the Detroit Lions from the BC Lions 12:19 - Detroit Pistons, what to look for after the All-Star Break 17:26 - TIL Joe Dumars is in the NBA front office 18:27 - Detroit Pistons exhibit now open at the Detroit Historical Museum Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-...
An old (and a new) favorite // Valentine's Day w/ Janet Yellen // Somebody's gotta pay for it
February 16, 2024 15:46 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBWide-ranging show from food to economics. Devon O'Reilly is in. 01:33 - In "Where we've been" we talk about the longtime mainstay of Z's Villa and the breakfast and lunch spot Promenade Artisan Foods in the Fisher Building 06:47 - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in town, and Jer got the chance to shadow for a bit. We talk about the importance of Michigan in 2024. 15:51 - A recent report (one of two) from the Citizen's Research Council of Michigan shows the difficulty of getting ...
Reconnecting Metro Detroit to our soul // New Buddy's, and a new bar
February 15, 2024 16:39 - 24 minutes - 34 MBNorris Howard is in. 00:36 - We talk about the great feedback we got from listeners in Canton; how development happened in Metro Detroit; and part of the draw of the city of Detroit is reconnecting our region to its soul. 15:57 - A new Buddy's is opening up in Canton 19:59 - Dan Gilbert has a new cocktail lounge, Saksey's, opening up in the basement of Gilly's. It's named after the bar his father owned. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Foll...
Black Tech Saturdays and Growing Detroit's Social Media
February 14, 2024 18:15 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBBlack Tech Saturdays is making quite the splash in bridging digital divides and being a platform to lift up Detroit in technology. Plus, it's a total vibe. Far different (in a good way) than what you're used to for "tech events." Joining me on the show is Alex and Johnnie Turnage, co-founders - as well as Ethan Lloyd, Social Media Manager for the city of Detroit and he runs the city of Detroit's social media accounts that have been growing quickly and engaging residents. It's cheesy to ...
What can the Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl? // Michigan Panthers update // Did the Pistons come out ahead on trades?
February 13, 2024 17:53 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBFletcher Sharpe is in, and here's the rundown: 01:07 - What can the Detroit Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl, as far as pieces they may need? Is Dan Campbell unfairly judged against SF coach Shanahan? 09:55 - Fletcher went out to see the preview for the Michigan Panthers, and brings back what we need to know about the new merged league and more 18:06 - The Pistons made some trade moves. Did they end up ahead? Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313...
Hart Plaza fountain will be fixed // New tower tour // RenCen deal
February 12, 2024 17:29 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBRobin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit hops into the studio, and we're talking Detroit development. 00:33 - We both took a tour of the new Residences of Water Square. They're on the higher end of the market, and received no incentives for development. And there are already early signs for demand. This project is also interesting as it's in an area about to be really built out. Soon to be steps from the new West Riverfront Park, a redone set of roads and a convention hotel; but today, it's conn...
On Food Reviews, Prix Fixe Menus, and Hometown Love
February 09, 2024 17:39 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBWelcome to Friday, and we've got a heck of a show for you of local Detroit topics. 03:13 - Devon talks about why he needed to share some "hometown love" in a recent newspaper op-ed. 09:15 - An update on the new restaurant by Chef Fabio Viviani in the old Calexico space. Plus, do local restaurants need to up their game? Do you prefer when someone skips over a bad place, or tells you how bad it might be? Are some reviews too harsh? Would love your thoughts in this conversation. 313-7...
New Detroit city council map // Norris gets his library card // Canton Township
February 08, 2024 16:03 - 25 minutes - 35.8 MBNorris Howard is IN the studio today, and we're talking about things around Metro Detroit. 01:35 - New Detroit City Council map just dropped that redefines the districts of the members. It's dealing with Detroit's changing population, but what do you think? Here's the map: https://felt.com/map/Detroit-New-City-Council-Districts-gzyuHJh4QtSSNcuFrbP9C2A?loc=42.3928,-83.1313,11.4z 14:06 - Norris got his library card, and talks about all the benefits. This ties into a previous discussion ...
Detroit's education gap (and ideas to fix it) ft. Tinu Usoro, 482 Forward
February 07, 2024 15:26 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBWhether it's public or charter schools, Detroit students are fighting an uphill battle. Between trasportation, transparency, and even dealing with extreme temperatures - anything involving the future of Detroit hinges on Detroit's education system. Tinu Usoro from 482 Forward joins me at the table in Techtown to talk about not just the problems, but ideas to help fix these issues. The Detroit podcast rundown: 00:55 - What is 482 Forward? 02:38 - The impact of bad weather on education...
Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn stay in Detroit (and why it matters)
February 06, 2024 16:20 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBHow important is it that Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn - Offensive and Defensive coordinators for the Detroit Lions, stay in Detroit? Plus, Brad Holmes took a bit of a victory lap with his picks from the draft and Fletcher reminds us that save for one, he's been on board with the Holmes plan most of the way. And we talk a bit about Earl "The Twirl" Cureton and the difference between basketball in the early 80s vs now. 01:09 - Earl "The Twirl" Cureton passed away unexpectedly at the age of...
Is 2024 the turning point for transit in Metro Detroit?
February 05, 2024 14:11 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBMetro Detroit has wrestled with a lack of comprehensive transit — far behind peer regions, and even lesser ones — for decades. Michigan's competitive challenges are getting to the point where even those who are among the least open to change have to started to face it. Where top talent, young talent, are choosing other states because Michigan just doesn't provide the basics many other areas that are growing, do. One of those basics is transit. But now there's a transit caucus in the...
Talking Yemeni Coffee (ft. Ibrahim Alhasbani, Qahwah House)
February 02, 2024 13:56 - 21 minutes - 30 MBYemeni coffee is spreading across America as more and more people discover just how good it is. Qahwah House started in Dearborn, but has gone as far as Illinois and Brooklyn as it's been expanding across the nation. It has a special flavor and a special story, and we get into it today. Longtime listeners of the show know we love coffee, so Devon O'Reilly invited Ibrahim Alhasbani, the co-founder of Qahwah House to come by the studio. A true Metro Detroit success story. Website: http...
The Introvert Economy // Michigan Central hotel // Olga's Westland closes
February 01, 2024 14:05 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBFour Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O'Reilly and Jer talk three of today's stories that impact Metro Detroit. 00:51 - There's a hotel proposed for the top of the Michigan Central project in Corktown on the old train station. Is that the best use? Will it be a great way to show off the city? 06:32 - We wax nostalgic about Olga's, who abruptly closed their Westland location after more ...
What is populism, really? (ft. Steve Babson)
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBWhat is populism, anyway? There's a lot of talk about populists and the concept of populism in today's political discourse but little talk about what the roots are and what it actually means. Author and labor educator Steve Babson joined me in the studio to discuss his book, "Forgotten Populists: When farmers turned left to save democracy." This conversation hits a number of points: 03:29 - Populism as an alternative to capitalism 05:40 - One of the most notable populists was legenda...
Monday Mourning Quarterback
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBA heartbreaking loss to end an amazing season for the Detroit Lions. Fletcher Sharpe breaks down what worked and what didn't, and we start to pick up the pieces of where to go from here with the Lions after the loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patr...
State of the State highlights, James Beard semifinalists and Bye, Jim Harbaugh
January 26, 2024 18:01 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBFrom the serious to the seriously fun, we've got you covered on your Daily Detroit. Devon O'Reilly is in to talk about: 01:11 - Michigan State of the State breakdown 02:54 - Governor Gretchen Whitmer said "Build baby build," with the goal of increasing the housing stock across the state to lower prices and increase quality 05:24 - Devon, as a dad, gets into incentives for growing Michigan families; tax credits, and universal PreK 10:07 - We talk about possible new state rebates for ...
On Stephen A. Smith and Detroit
January 25, 2024 16:44 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBESPN's Stephen A. Smith made some off-the-cuff comments about Detroit that got a lot of Detroiters real mad about how he perceived the city and the Lions impact on it. 02:09 - Norris Howard is in, and we talk about - should we have paid it so much attention? Should Detroit walk tall, knowing we have things to work on or respond to what he said negatively about areas outside of downtown? This segment is by listener request. 17:37 - We talk about a new rec center in Detroit's Chandler Par...
On Northern Soul (and how to shake your tail feather)
January 24, 2024 14:16 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBIf there's anything Detroiters know how to do, it's how to tap our feet and nod to the beat. And so often in history, those beats are made right here. Local history expert, music tastemaster, and Motor City Soul Club co-founder Dan Austin joins me on the podcast to talk about Northern Soul, a genre that encompasses Motown - but there's so much more to discover. How do you find it? What's notable about it? He's also talking about the return of the Motor City Soul Stomp this Saturday evening...
Can the Lions beat the 49ers? Yes. Will they? We talk about it.
January 23, 2024 16:45 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBFletcher Sharpe is in and we're here to talk the Detroit Lions. 01:08 - Is/was the curse of Bobby Layne real? 03:18 - Recapping the Lions/Buccaneers games, highlights, lowlights, things to watch out for 18:35 - Looking ahead to San Francisco and maybe and NFC Championship? 25:41 - Singing Zach Ertz at the last minute to boost the lineup 27:50 - Final game predictions Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: http...
On the future of Metro Detroit's suburban transit (ft. Tiffany Gunter, SMART)
January 22, 2024 16:05 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBAlthough a lot of attention is paid to buses and transit in the city of Detroit, the reality is the vast majority of people in Metro Detroit do not live within the city limits. Although some do, many of their trips to get around don't involve the city at all. They're served by SMART - The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation - and any conversation about transit and linking southeast Michigan together involves their work. In this conversation with Tiffany Gunter, Depu...
A few minutes with Mike Tirico — plus stories around Detroit
January 19, 2024 19:12 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBToday's show is a special one as we kick off talking to Mike Tirico, the sports broadcasting legend. Then, Jer and Devon get into some stories to know around Metro Detroit. 01:43 - Mike Tirico joins Jer and Fletcher at Ford Field 12:46 - Ford is reducing production of the Ford Lightning, cutting jobs 16:23 - Detroit Beer Exchange is officially no more in Downtown Detroit. We discuss. Engineer Randy really liked their downtstairs space. 19:34 - Do we put the Big Sean / Emagine theatre...
Detroit Development stories to watch in 2024 (ft. Robin Runyan)
January 18, 2024 15:16 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat is there to look forward to in 2024? Urbanize Detroit's Robin Runyan is in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown and we discuss that and more. 00:46 - Amazon is buying a stake in Diamond Sports / Bally, which should improve service. 05:15 - In "Where we've been," Robin went and checked out the Oak Parker (in Oak Park) and gives a little update on the new Pie Sci location 07:16 - Is there anywhere to get good King Cake in Metro Detroit? Or does one have to ship from New Orleans? 0...