In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider. Adam shared his insights on the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit, the remarkable turnaround of the Detroit Lions, and the dynamic state of the NFC North. Our conversation kicked...
Special 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...
There'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&...
Can 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...
Black 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...
Four 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...
Although 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...
What does it take to run a bar and restaurant? When Owen Burke and his business partner Tony Piraino first ran a bar called Pulse in 2005, the building they were leasing got demolished by the city for future progress. So they changed concepts, got a hold of a historic...
The first wireless electric charging road in the United States – where, with the right equipment, you can drive on it and charge while moving – has opened in Detroit’s Corktown. Using technology by Electreon and deployed at Michigan Central, it seems only appropriate for this first quarter mile to be...
Our deep-dive conversation is with Brian Mulloy. He’s doing small-scale development in the city of Detroit through his Ballet Real Estate, but with a focus on building restoration and urban spaces. His transformation of a building at Bagley and Trumbull (and subsequent development of a property few thought could...
If you’re a listener to this show, you may have caught on that one of the reasons we’re here is a love of places. Specifically our places. The Detroit tri-county area includes, well, three counties, made up of more than 130 cities, townships and villages. And yes, even...
If you open up a building next to a Dan Gilbert development that's a good thing. There's more people on the sidewalk, more crowd, more buzz, more Instagram pictures.. - Conrad Kickert
Paul Riser has played trombone, wrote songs and arranged music with some of the biggest names in popular music. As a member of the fabled “Funk Brothers,” the mostly anonymous house band for Motown Records during its heyday, he worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The...
The Queen of Soul dies, and a city mourns
We’ve got a bit of a conference exhaustion after a very busy Thursday, but Devon O’Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe picked up themselves and we digitally got together for a little post-Detroit Policy Conference conversation. And a lot more. 02:08 – Can Michigan grow? Some say that retainment should...
Norris Howard is in and we’ve got stories around Detroit and Metro Detroit to talk about on the podcast. 00:47 – Target is pulling out of the deal for the City Target at Mack and Woodward, but the developer says no way, we have a contract. 06:42 – The...
The Henry Ford is full of trips through history that relate to today, but going on right now until January 15 is Mandela: The Official Exhibition. Cynthia Jones, their Director of Museum Experiences, Exhibitions & Engagement, joins me on the show to talk about the impact of this exhibition, some...
01:19 – The National championship was not even close 02:28 – Michigan’s defense did a number on Michael Penix Jr. 05:34 – Washington got dominated 08:41 – When Fletcher got hit so hard he knew he almost didn’t want to play football anymore 10:31 – Will Jim Harbaugh...
Where is Michigan (and America) at with electric vehicles and battery technology? Gabrielle Coppola, a journalist at Bloomberg, joins me for a conversation on the Daily Detroit podcast. Coppola wrote a very interesting piece, “America’s long, tortured journey to build EV batteries,” and it caught my eye because A123...
It’s Friday! Which means a big dose of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on the podcast. Devon O’Reilly joins me and we hit a ton of topics: 01:52 – There’s a storefront with window wrapping that says “Easy Peasy” on it. What...
Norris Howard is back from vacation and we just into talking about local stories around town. 01:39 – There’s talk of moving the Detroit Auto Show again, back to the winter months as recent years haven’t had the luster of before the pandemic. Norris makes the argument it’...
Our monthly guide of things happening around town, plus a rundown of some stories to know
From things to do this January 2024 to remembering BD’s Mongolian Grill still exists to answering a listener question to the best of our ability why there were no restaurant weeks in Winter vs. where they moved here from, it’s a fun show. – Posting a complete companion guide...
Plus a new extreme sports park (and more!)
Hello 2024! Crazy weekend of football, and the Detroit Pistons finally break their losing streak. From the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, here’s the rundown: 00:30 – Lions discussion begins, did the Lions get robbed, or did CeeDee Lamb run all over them? 07:18 – The attempt for two...
Devon and Jer recap their 2023 predictions and if they were on point or just how wrong they were, and make new ones for 2024. 02:33 – Recapping 2023 predictions including will there be a new full-line grocery store downtown; the rise of small spaces and retail; and a lot...
It’s among the best of time in Detroit sports as the Lions clinch the NFC North, bringing home a division title for the first time in more than three decades. It’s also among the worst, as the listless Detroit Pistons have an NBA-record losing streak and the team...
Plus… if you’re looking for something to do, shuffle over to “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” at the Fisher Theatre
Happy Friday! As a heads up, we’re going to be doing two episodes next week for the holiday break. On today’s show: 02:25 – Where is the good Decaf coffee in town? Whether at shops or for take home? 05:23 – Details of a new hotel that’ll...
Norris Howard is in and we’re talking… 02:46 – Jer went to “Ain’t too proud to beg” at the Fisher Theatre, and saw the story of the Temptations. Excellent performance, and as a surprise, saw Dr. Otis Williams himself (one of the original Temptations). 06:23 – Norris is...
Hello Wednesday! Producer Shianne is in studio and we talk about the stories and events of that interest us… plus, Jer shares a yarn his pops told him about his bobcat when he went to Wayne State in the 60s. 01:38 – Shianne brought some of the new Caribou in...
Happy Tuesday! From a new location for a popular shwarma spot to a new scoreboard and Lions talk, we have you covered on this Tuesday with Fletcher Sharpe. 00:23 – Fletcher went and tried the new Bucharest location in Grosse Pointe Woods 04:49 – The Lions return to form as...
