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100,000 and Zero

Aug 28, 2020

Today’s show is in two parts. First: 100,000. The state of Michigan now has crossed an infamous milestone: 100,000 confirmed cases of...

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TFW you’re driving and go, “Is that giant pupper art?” So meet Rusty. I just did. Looked it up, for about a decade was on the old Baker College campus in Allen Park. As of 2020 was moved to the Allen Park municipal yard, where there was at one point talk of a park. I think it’s a huge missed opportunity to not have a dog park by this cool 3,100 pound canine. Right now, there isn’t even a sign and he’s behind a fence. He won an Art Prize in 2011 and has some neat hidden features, including a garage studio diorama in his belly. The artist is Ritch Branstrom. #sculpture #art #found #recycled #dog #weird #wonderful #depictthed #metrodetroit
These last couple days have been intense; from the studio fire (listen to the Friday episode of the podcast for more)… to the big Roe v Wade decision and breaking some local news first on that… to trying to sort how to put the everything back together going forward. So I really needed a slice of normal in a year where I haven’t had much of it. Ran to @roccosdetroit and then headed to the beautiful Grand Circus Park to eat a big ol deli sandwich. Not pictured: The berry bar I picked up from Statler Market across the street after. I’d tell you some interesting fact about Grand Circus Park like at one point it was literally the swampy outskirts of the city or that the fountain you see was built to honor the 50th anniversary of the creation of the electric lightbulb. But honestly, this all has been a push. I’m heartbroken as there were so many good memories at that studio and so much work put in — but not broken. #sandwich #detroit #depictthed #podcastersofinstagram #fountain #park #igersdetroit
Those who support the podcast and email newsletter get benefits! Here’s the newest merch item that’s done, a clear plastic tumbler with straw with a remixed and stylish version of our logo. Hope you like. More items coming shortly, but this got in before I go to the DCFC match today. Members and sponsors make all our all-local work possible; which I know you only see a sliver of on our Instagram.
Love seeing all the rainbow pictures around Detroit today. Double 🌈 for awhile.
Editing on the road so we don’t miss a beat even though we’ve been recording conversations all week. Fridays are generally fun days on the podcast, and since due to work stuff Devon wasn’t available for the Friday show we talked to the historian of the Grand Hotel about the connections between it, Detroit, prohibition and traveling here by steamship and rail back in the day.
Was honored to be a guest today at an event for the historic studios of WGPR. It’s now a museum on East Jefferson. I plan on doing a podcast episode touching on what happened here, but it was America’s first African American owned and operated television station. It also was a home to firsts like the first all woman anchor pairing for a newscast and the pioneering use of cassette recorders for video instead of reels, allowing more mobility and quicker stories to air. They’ve got some big plans ahead, and there obviously more to this story than can fit in a FB post. But I can say I was moved by what they’re doing, the fact I was even invited and talked with so many great people. Those who stand today, stand in the shoes of giants and an amazing legacy of local content here in Detroit. It’s imperative to help keep the flame lit going forward.
🏳️‍🌈 @ferndalepride 🏳️‍🌈 is back on June 4! We catch up with @justkeeponmovin on the Daily Detroit podcast to get all the details on the programming and more. Also, well, we’ll be there!
A window on Detroit. #Detroit #DepictTheD #Skyscraper #citylife #window #dailydetroit #mood #scenefromdetroit #penobscot
Behind the scenes of the local podcast production chaos as we get today’s show ready. #PodcastersofInstagram #Studio #313 #depictthed #local #scenefromdetroit #bricks #podcast #patreon
There was a time in my life where me and my now super senior dog would often walk down from my flat to Astro on weekends and get iced coffee, an egg sandwich and an Anzac cookie. Astro (along with Ochre Bakery) are closing this weekend, so I had to get it one more time at their Corktown location. Nailed it, as always. Maybe one day I’ll figure out how to make that sandwich; and deal with my emotions about a chapter closed in my life; but I do know that I’m appreciative for the gift that was this place across from Michigan Central. It was a moment to finish the podcast in the studio that final iced pour over while recording today’s show with @dp_oreilly. I’m glad the owners shared their art with us for more than a decade. #Detroit #coffee #egg #depictthed #scenefromdetroit #storefront #dailydetroit #313
At the end of the bar like old times at @honestjohnsdetroit.
About this morning… FINALLY got over to @warda.patisserie - been so slow getting to this one but won’t be so slow getting back. The flavors have such wonderful interplay; there’s a romantic and confident sweetness that isn’t cloying or tries too hard. And so well executed. Worth it. #Dessert #depictthed #detroitfood #bakedgoods #breakfast #cafe #scenefromdetroit #dailydetroit

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