Daily Detroit
1,433 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 150 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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Happy birthday Cyrus Saydee; Battery beaten; Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC preview
March 21, 2022 22:08 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBFletcher Sharpe is in the co-host seat to walk through all things Detroit City FC. We talk about beating the Charleston Battery and key players; Preview the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC match on Saturday at 4pm, plus predictions; And not only wish a Happy Birthday to Cyrus Saydee, but ask the question: Where in the world is he? Should he get re-signed? If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. ...
Bye, I-375; New trailhead park; Blame it on the Nain
March 18, 2022 21:18 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBTons of stories plus drink recommendations. It was great to get out and see the world on a very warm St. Patrick’s Day. I-375 should be no more after a key Federal hurdle is cleared. 2027 is the planned construction time. The quality of life for bus riders may improve with a new set of proposals to spend $51 million in ARPA dollars on transit in Detroit. A new Warren Gateway Trailhead Park on the Joe Louis Greenway along the Detroit/Dearborn border is coming. Dearborn Restaurant Week...
Finding the shipwrecked schooner Atlanta (ft. Corey Adkins)
March 17, 2022 22:16 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBOn today's Daily Detroit - we talk about a shipwreck. The shipwreck of the Atlanta was recently found, amazingly preserved, in Lake Superior. Based in Port Huron, the schooner often passed by a city of Detroit from the 1890s. Then, the tallest building it would have seen on our skyline is one you can still see today - the Fort Street Presbyterian Church with a towering 265 foot steeple built in 1877. Corey Adkins from the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society joins me t...
Find a lost loved one in Ukraine w/ DeTy.org (ft. Adrian Kwitkowsky)
March 16, 2022 18:47 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBThe situation in Ukraine, among many other words, is heartbreaking. Part of the issue in a warzone is connecting people together. Family members. Loved ones. Friends. And during war, it can be hard for people to find connections to home. So meet DeTy.org - it’s a site that connects those looking for loved ones in the conflict. And a Metro Detroiter was part of the team, Adrian Kwitkowsky and he’s my guest today as we talk about the project and the conflict. If this is your first time...
SAFC wrap-up; DCFC v Charleston Battery preview; More players to sign
March 14, 2022 22:55 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBIn your weekly Le Rouge Report with Fletcher Sharpe, we go over some key Detroit City FC topics after their first match of the USL Championship season. How did DCFC do in the loss? We look at the mostly positive result (outside of the final score) and a couple areas to work on. We preview the match on Saturday against Charleston Battery at Keyworth. The home opener is exciting, and even more this year. We share the inside line on what to know about the visitors and what soccer journalist ...
St. Patrick's Day Preview; NeighborHUB; Plus 8 things to know around Detroit
March 12, 2022 00:32 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBThe forecast for St. Patrick’s Day is going to be 67 degrees. I think that tells you all you need to know about what’s happening with that next week. We also discuss events and stories around town, from the city of Detroit to Ferndale to Plymouth to Westland. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
In-depth on Detroit's State of the City (ft. Chase Cantrell)
March 10, 2022 23:38 - 32 minutes - 45 MBMore than just a recap, we offer analysis on the topics inside of the 2022 State of the City delivered by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. The Master of Powerpoints. The impact of black development. Transit challenges. Population. Why empty land might be more difficult to rebuild - and more. You can find Chase's work here: https://www.bcvdetroit.org/ If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Challenge Detroit's decade-plus of impact (ft. Deirdre Groves + Addison Mauck)
March 09, 2022 23:08 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBHave you ever wondered how you could get a job working in Detroit on interesting projects you care about? Or are you someone who hires people and wants people that are excited to be here? Since 2008, Challenge Detroit has been providing opportunities for people to stay and work in Detroit while doing good work. Deirdre Groves from the program and Fellow Alumni Addison Mauck join me to get into the details. Both, how you can get a job doing this work with time devoted to nonprofit sup...
Historic Fisher Body 21 to get new life; DCFC v San Antonio FC preview + Atuahene, Forbes signed
March 08, 2022 20:38 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBToday’s show is in two parts. First, Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit talks about the massive Fisher Body 21 project, the impact and the importance - plus a couple other development tidbits. More: https://urbanize.city/detroit/post/fisher-body-21-massive-redevelopment Second, Fletcher Sharpe gets us ready for Detroit City FC’s season opening match against San Antonio FC and breaks down a couple of signings - Francis Atuahene and Billy Forbes. Plus, we draw the winner of the pair of ...
Rivian's hot but the pricing is not; Does Ford Model e stand for Edsel? + more auto talk
March 07, 2022 22:10 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBWe are the Motor City, so we're talking the auto industry today with Eric Trytko. Will Ford’s Model e stand for Edsel? Or will they make it soar? Rivian’s made a critical error, but it’s a sign that pricing on electric vehicles is still something automakers are working on. Plus, will Ford’s Lightning beat the CyberTruck to market? Plus, prices are up for new and used vehicles, but Eric Trytko sees the used market coming down a bit in time. If this is your first time meeting the show,...
Devon's (Double Soft) Parade; Basement kitchens, rising costs and roaming deer
March 04, 2022 21:45 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBDevon espouses his love of Double Soft Parade. We discuss rising costs around town and basement kitchens. The museum millage faces a big setback. Plus Jer shares a memory of the free-roaming deer on Belle Isle. Plus, due to a technical snafu we get an unexpected guest. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Michigan film incentives are back on the table (ft. Alexander Page)
March 03, 2022 22:16 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBToday we're wading into one of the most requested topics as of late - the possible return of film incentives. The first round in 2008 met its practical end just a few years later. But my guest, Alexander Page of the Michigan Film Industry Association, says that due to a number of fundamental changes, the sequel will be better than the original. And that there's bi-partisan support for them. So obviously, I had questions. If you’re interested in more: https://mifia.org/ If this is...
The $700 million plan for Detroit's school buildings (ft. Ethan Bakuli)
March 03, 2022 00:16 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBChalkbeat Detroit reporter Ethan Bakuli shares the details on the Detroit Public School District plan to spend $700 million on buildings and facilities. What’s in it? What’s not? What about closures? And there’s public input being taken through the middle of April. Full list of DPSCD public meetings on the plan is here: https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2022/2/15/22935022/detroit-public-schools-community-district-public-feedback-school-facilities-plan-dpscd You can follow Ethan here on Tw...
Pączki Day
March 02, 2022 00:33 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBWe head to New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck for a Metro Detroit tradition. We stumble into a long-closed bar, ruminate on life, and rank their specialty Pączki including Strawberry cheesecake, coffee, triple cholocate, PB+J and buttercream. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
NFL Draft in Detroit?; The Trialist; Where's Green + Lawson now; DCFC sleeve sponsor dropped; The Milk Cup
March 01, 2022 00:38 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBOn today's Daily Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe is in the game. 00:36 MLB lockout looks like it's going to delay the season, and that's not great for Detroit businesses 04:44 The NFL Draft might be in Detroit in 2024 09:54 Discussing The Trialist on DCFC's pre-season squad and his possible impact 13:39 Where are these DCFC alumni now: Roddy Green + Shawn-Claud Lawson 16:00 DCFC drops a sleeve sponsor after supporter pressure 19:12 The Milk Cup and why Fletcher's all about it. More: ht...
Big bold building speculation; Local food news + more
February 25, 2022 23:53 - 25 minutes - 36 MBWhat might be the next big building to move? The old state building on the Lodge? The Penobscot? Or maybe the RenCen? Plus, Portillo’s is opening in Royal Oak; Taqueria El Rey lives on (for now) at Batch; Farlaine files; Winterblast and Royal Oak notes; a new vegan cinnamon roll place and more. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Metro Detroit's transit dramatics continue in Auburn Hills (ft. David Gifford)
February 25, 2022 00:58 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBThe city council of Auburn Hills recently voted to leave SMART, the suburban bus system, to create their own, far more limited service. That may or may not actually come to pass, but it’s a good time to check in on the state of transit as we’re ramping up to an election that’s important for SMART and the discussion about transit heats up again as the pandemic recedes. To unpack everything and give context, David Gifford. He’s a transit advocate and runs Transit Guide Detroit. If this is ...
How to really revive the Rust Belt (ft. John Austin)
February 23, 2022 20:39 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBA new report makes the case that it's quality of life and community that helps revive cities, not the lowest taxes or most "business friendly" environment. John Austin is Director of the Michigan Economic Center, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, and former President of the Michigan State Board of Education. He, along with colleagues, authored a piece that shows traditional economic tools are ineffective compared to investments in quality of life and place - especiall...
Detroit's Greenway glory days are just beginning (ft. Todd Scott)
February 23, 2022 01:04 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBWhether it’s the Joe Louis Greenway, the Iron Belle Trail, the Detroit Riverfront, East Warren and Morningside or in suburbs like Ferndale - Detroit’s greenway glory days may just be beginning. Projects discussed are turning into projects developed. And throughout 2022 there’s a lot to follow. Todd Scott from the Detroit Greenways Coalition joins us to talk about it all and how greenways doing well not only creates a more pleasant peninsula, but could reduce flooding, maintenance costs a...
What most media misses about the Juwan Howard incident; DCFC news and how to win season tickets
February 21, 2022 22:47 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBFletcher Sharpe tells us why he thinks (most) of the media has it wrong when it comes to U of M coach Juwan Howard’s incident with Wisconsin. Plus, a bunch of Detroit City FC stuff. A signing, a friendly, and how to win season tickets. Enter here: https://forms.gle/h8BvEpRbA5RKuEow6 If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Big Great Lakes cleanup money; Coffee strike; What we're looking forward to + more
February 19, 2022 00:15 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBToday on your Friday show: 00:53 - Jer’s bold snow-themed grape cocktail 02:56 - What to mix with paczki vodka (listener question) 06:15 - The Great Lakes is getting a billion dollars for environmental cleanup. Included in that is the Detroit River, Clinton River, and we talk about projects and the progress of the Rouge in Dearborn. 10:11 - Eastern Market is getting a new food hall. Will it work? We debate. 13:28 - Great Lakes Coffee employees are on strike. We discuss different si...
Detroit's electric road, explained (ft. Stefan Tongur)
February 17, 2022 18:08 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat if while you drove, your electric car charged? Or if you parked to a run an errand, and instead of plugging in, your SUV topped up for 20 minutes all on its own while you went into the store? Detroit is soon getting the first mile of road that can charge an electric car in the country. But the project and the technology raises a lot of questions. How will this work? What happens if it rains? What about seasons? And more. To help answer them, I called up Electreon's Stefan Tongur i...
The latest on Detroit's recreational marijuana + cannabis ordinance (ft. James Tate)
February 16, 2022 23:18 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBWhat’s the latest on the legal situation for recreational cannabis, marijuana micro-businesses and more in the city of Detroit? Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate details the changes made in the latest ordinance that looks to address some legal concerns and get the industry moving in the city while including important equity provisions. If you have input for Tate’s office, you can call at (313) 224-1027 or email at [email protected] If this is your first ti...
The U.S. Open Cup, explained; DCFC signs Bryant, Fletcher's going to try and win you season tickets
February 15, 2022 21:10 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBIt's Tuesday which means it's time for Fletcher Sharpe and Detroit City FC. 00:28 - Michael Bryant is signed with DCFC. Was does he add and what should the team still look for? 06:09 - The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is back after a two year hiatus. It's one of the most exciting tournaments in sports because teams from all levels have a chance to prove they're the best in the country. Fletcher walks through how it works and what to expect, plus Le Rouge's opening match is against the Michig...
Decoding J Dilla (ft. Dan Charnas)
February 14, 2022 19:08 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBDan Charnas is my guest today as we explore the life and legacy of musician and producer J Dilla. Dan's new book, "Dilla Time," is described as equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history and it was a fascinating read. Order the book from your favorite independent bookseller or get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Dilla-Time-Afterlife-Producer-Reinvented/dp/0374139946 Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit If this is your first time meeting the show...
iHeartMedia to Eastern Market (Remember Pillow Talk?); StockX v Nike; Fav date nite spots + more
February 12, 2022 01:16 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBShow notes to come If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
The big economic impact of the Ambassador Bridge closure; New Apple development program
February 10, 2022 22:21 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBToday's show is in two parts. First, the Ambassador Bridge closure. The "Freedom Convoy" in Windsor is having a major economic impact, snarling the auto industry (and other local commerce) at a sensitive time. Michelle Krebs from Cox Automotive and Autotrader helps break down the effects. Then, Damien Rocchi from Grand Circus stops by for a few minutes to talk about their new Apple development program. Software jobs are among the hottest around, so this might be your shot to get a star...
Four stories to follow ft. Steve Friess
February 09, 2022 22:24 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBJournalist Steve Friess is back to talk about two stories he wrote for Newsweek, one for Hour Detroit, and a timely topic. First up, Jerry Green is an iconic sportswriter in Detroit. And he holds a unique place in Super Bowl History: https://www.newsweek.com/2022/02/18/one-sports-writer-has-been-every-super-bowl-will-this-year-his-last-1677257.html Here's a GoFundMe to help send him on his way: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ry48d-send-sportswriting-icon-jerry-green-to-super-bowl Can the...
Hoppenot signed; Locals in the Super Bowl; Fletcher's Brian Flores take
February 08, 2022 21:31 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBToday: Antoine Hoppenot has been signed by Detroit City FC. What does this mean for the team? Fletcher Sharpe shares the local talent to root for in the Super Bowl, meaning actually from here. And finally, Fletcher shares his real-life experience as a former black quarterback and thoughts on the Brian Flores lawsuit and the allegations inside - and how the issues just aren't about the NFL. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or w...
Previewing the Detroit House of Comedy (ft. John Tobin)
February 07, 2022 23:32 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBThe Detroit House of Comedy is taking over a legendary location in Detroit’s comedy scene. Co-owner John Tobin has big plans, and we talk about them, how he hopes to help grow the comedy scene in the area and why he’s investing in Detroit. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. You can support us financially: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit As a one-time thing, buying u...
Michigan Central adds Google; Favorite MC5, Eminem tracks + more
February 04, 2022 22:50 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBToday: There's announcements of a new partner for the "Michigan Central District" in Corktown that contains Michigan Central. Google is now added to the mix in some way, and there's more resources the state is throwing at the project. Plus, Devon explains what the heck "Mobility" means. The old (and mostly vacant) State of Michigan Building just off the Lodge in Detroit is for sale again. What should it be turned into? Taqueria El Rey has a very successful fundraiser after it burns;...
New buoy gives early warnings about Detroit River water quality
February 03, 2022 00:44 - 15 minutes - 21 MB(Show notes to come) If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you download podcasts. If you’d like to support the show: One time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Soccer and Detroit sports coverage (ft. Matt Friedman)
February 01, 2022 21:48 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBA perennial question is: Should Detroit City FC get more coverage on mainstream sports media? Does it even matter in this fractured media environment? After all, do we really need a 5000th Matt Stafford hot take? There’s plenty of people who do it well. But is there a place for soccer next to that? Media and public relations expert Matt Friedman of Tanner Friedman joins us to talk about sports radio and media in general, the dominance of American Football, and where soccer has opportun...
Devon's turnaround ideas; Smith + Co. reopening; Allen Park movie theater coming down + more
January 28, 2022 23:01 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBOn today's show: We share our morning coffee spots today: Black Box in Dearborn, and Milwaukee in Detroit. Devon O'Reilly shares his turnaround ideas after listening to yesterday's show with Kurt Metzger. They include a shift in focus, opening the doors to more immigration in the region, and more. Additional reading: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/voices-chad-livengood/why-fords-corktown-project-may-mean-more-future-next-battery-plant Plus, food news. We discuss Smith and Co. is reo...
If you're not growing, you're dying (ft. Kurt Metzger)
January 27, 2022 23:37 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBThere’s a saying that when you stop growing, you start dying. Well, the bottom line is Michigan now has more deaths than births. Metro Detroit is not faring better. We knew this was coming for awhile, but leaders from neither major political party have been able to stop it. What does it mean? How did we get here? What could we all do? My guest, Kurt Metzger, will help us sort it out. He’s one of the foremost minds when it comes to data, our region, our state and putting it to use. ...
Talking Tiki (ft. Renee Tadey)
January 27, 2022 00:13 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBToday we talk with the author of “Detroit Tiki: A History of Polynesian Palaces and Tropical Cocktails.” The Motor City has a big history in the genre, and we get into it ahead of the release of Renee Tadey’s new book on Arcadia Press. Consider buying or pre-ordering from your local bookseller. Here’s an Amazon link if that’s your jam: https://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Tiki-Polynesian-Tropical-Cocktails/dp/1467145327/ref=asc_df_1467145327/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564687260077&hvp...
Why incentives don't work (and what to do instead) ft. John Mozena
January 25, 2022 21:11 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBOn the heels of $824 million in state incentives being handed out today for battery plants in Michigan, I figured it was the right time to share my recent conversation with John Mozena. He heads up the Center for Economic Accountability, and is a watchdog around the tax and other incentives handed out by governments locally, statewide, and across the United States. In his view, they don’t make that much difference where a business locates but do tend to make politicians look good at the...
Lewis, Dunwell, Steinwascher and Amoo-Mensah signed to Detroit City + pre-season USL Championship talk
January 24, 2022 22:52 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBFletcher Sharpe runs down the latest signings, and we discuss possible rivals and expectations of Detroit City FC as the clock counts down to the regular season. Of course, if you have feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot com or voicemail 313-789-3211. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you download podcasts. You can support us in three ways that make a huge difference: For a one-time or occas...
Mansion vs. Mansion; End of Maker Faire; Who sells the most liquor in Metro Detroit? + more
January 21, 2022 23:53 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB(Show notes to come) If you'd like to support us on one time basis, you can buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Or you can become an awesome member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit If you have feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot com or voicemail 313-789-3211. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you download podcasts.
Building up Bagley; Landlords leaving Detroit; + more development talk (ft. Chase Cantrell)
January 20, 2022 21:30 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBBig show today. Chase Cantrell from Building Community Value is on. 01:21 - First, we talk about his project at Prairie and Six Mile (McNichols), including a new brewery and more. Chase also penned a very interesting piece in The Dig about what faces embody Detroit development: https://mailchi.mp/outliermedia.org/high-costs-for-small-scale-rehabbers-in-detroit 07:42 Landlords are selling their properties in Detroit in a pretty big way as they leave the city. A recent article says that l...
DCFC signs Diop, Botello-Faz, Rodriguez and Williams; Bol trade goes back; Riverfront stadium 50 years ago?
January 19, 2022 00:02 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBOn today’s show, three sports-related discussions with Fletcher Sharpe. 00:14 - We run down the USL signings for Detroit City FC since we last talked. Abdoulaye Diop, Pato Botello-Faz, Maxi Rodriguez and Rhys Williams. 08:42 - Bol Bol turns out to be a trade that goes back as he failed a health check by the Pistons, and we learn that Bol is going to have foot surgery knocking him out for the rest of the season. 11:18 - And finally, something fun. Should there have been a Tigers/Lions s...
Two new non-alcoholic drink options: Meet Fora + Isla from Casamara Club (ft. Jason LaValla)
January 14, 2022 20:21 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBFor our fun Friday episode, Jason LaValla isn’t standing still with the success of Casamara Club. Turns out leisure soda is a thing and people are looking for tasty, non-alcholic drinks to try. Whether they’re subbing out booze once in a while, or for good, but still want to have an interesting thing to drink to discuss and enjoy. Casamara Club is rolling out two new flavors: Fora and Isla. Fora is a red drink, with Strawberry and other notes. Isla is a complex and mild ginger drink. h...
Narrowing Woodward, Retail rumor, Where should Robocop go? + 4 more things to know around Metro Detroit
January 14, 2022 00:40 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBDevon O'Reilly joins the podcast for his weekly segment, a day early — with Hot Toddys in hand. On your Daily Detroit: 01:41 - Woodward in Ferndale and Pleasant ridge is narrowing to make the area more people-friendly. It's set off a ton of discussion online, but we foreshadowed this move last week. Crossing Woodward as a pedestrian is like crossing as many lanes as a freeway at Nine mile. But some people don't want to add 30 seconds to their commute. Background: https://www.freep.com/s...
The Detroit auto show is back in September. How could it evolve? + Ford takes 2 of 3 NACTOY awards
January 13, 2022 00:46 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBToday we talk about the winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year. Ford showed well, and so did vehicles that are about value for money. Plus, the NAIAS (or the Detroit auto show) has a new date in mid-September. What could be done to make this auto show even more of an experience? Maybe a festival? Me and Eric Trytko come up with ideas. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or where...
Detroit City FC brings back Carroll, Rutz; Pistons add Bol; NIL's impact on college football
January 11, 2022 22:27 - 23 minutes - 32 MBFletcher Sharpe gives his takes on DCFC’s signings of Stephen Carroll, Connor Rutz, and it’s the end of the line for Roddy Green as part of the rouge and gold. The Pistons sign Bol Bol. And we get into the changes the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals will bring for college football and some Harbaugh speculation. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download shows. And if you have ideas for a bad (but am...
Ice cream TikTok star Dylan Lemay's biggest scoop yet
January 10, 2022 21:20 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBYou might know Dylan Lemay as that talented ice cream guy with more than 11 million followers on TikTok. But did you know he's from right here in Metro Detroit, and is about to take a big step forward with a new thing? On your Daily Detroit, we're catching Dylan's story and maybe some delicious tips and treats along the way. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download shows.
Bye Woodward loop; Hello BonChon; Meet Noah's Smokehouse + more
January 07, 2022 19:30 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBEpisode 900! W00t! As we do on our Friday episodes, we open talking about our cocktail for the show. Jer has the Showshoe Grog, and Devon has a quintessentially Detroit drink, the Hummer (he prefers London Chop over the Bayview version; Jer disagrees). 03:42 We discuss the new Detroit Police Department stats for 2021. Some of it is a bit encouraging, especially around speeding and drifitng. 08:54 An opinionated discussion on the heels of learning that the Woodward Loop around Downtown ...
Silverado EV first thoughts; Airflow concept; Will US buyers wait for their vehicles?
January 07, 2022 00:38 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBEric Trytko joins us to run down some automotive news. The Silverado EV has been revealed. He has some initial thoughts, plus we talk about GM’s electric lineup. Chrysler / Stellantis reveal the Airflow concept. Harkening back to a name from the 1930s, the vehicle is trying to make a splash in EV. And, will American car buyers go for a more European style of buying a car? Meaning, would you be willing to wait a few weeks to get exactly what you want, instead of driving off the dealer l...
Banished words; New congressional districts mean big changes, new races; Detroit Council rolls out new doc system
January 06, 2022 01:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBOn today's show: 00:43 Peter Szatmary from Lake Superior State University joins us to talk about their annual banished words list. Do you use some of these? I know I do: https://www.lssu.edu/traditions/banishedwords/ 11:00 Thanks to Fusion Marketing for sponsoring today's episode of Daily Detroit. https://tryfusionmarketing.com/ 11:30 Congressional district changes mean that lots of incumbents need to find new places to run, or will have to primary. Rashida Tlaib is going to run in a f...
Just call it Hazel's; New CB2; Soaring COVID infections
January 05, 2022 00:06 - 14 minutes - 14 MBToday: COVID infections soar in the city and region. Detroit’s test positivity rate is now 40%, and cases regionally are higher than they’ve ever been. Shianne Nocerini shares about restaurant news around town including a new name for a popular Birmingham restaurant; a new CB2 is coming to the region; HopCat is opening back up in Royal Oak; and a number of restaurants in the city are closed temporarily for time off or remodeling. Be sure to call ahead or check the social media of your fa...