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Fletcher Sharpe

Contributor - Detroit-area soccer journalist who covers lower-division U.S. Soccer for outlets including Midfield Press, MLive and the National Premier Soccer League. He has worked major events inclu

It's Juneteenth, and normally we take Federal holidays off.
But today, we're getting into a conversation about the holiday, the scope of our coverage in Metro Detroit, the changes in our area, as

Today we're talking about three stories around town with Fletcher Sharpe. First up, news that the old Belle Isle Zoo (technically, the Children's Zoo for a time) will be razed and turned into

The news broke just after we recorded yesterday's show that Detroit City FC intends to build a 14,000 seat stadium in Corktown, near Michigan and 20th streets.

Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and I

Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're talking about some of the interesting sports - and sweet - stories around town.

01:16 - Dutch Girl Donuts are back Baby!

04:38 - Detroit Piston's disappointing draft lottery

Today's show has a special guest in Michigan native Steve Clark, goalkeeper for the Houston Dynamo in MLS.

Before that, there's a lot to talk about this Monday around sports and Metro Detroit,

The vibes around the NFL Draft were excellent weekend, and we get into some of the early data after a press event Monday morning.

From the huge amount of food sold, to hotel rooms being

The people showed up in Detroit for the NFL Draft - 275,000 of them, setting a record for the event. Plus, the Lions made a key pick - and we know now more about how the

Today Fletcher Sharpe is in and we do a bit of a preview of the NFL Draft event situation. Plus, we discuss whether professional players should bet on sports at all, and the growing importance

We have a jam-packed episode for you today! Our feature conversation is with Rich Miller, Jr.

 He's a NFL Draft prospect that went to Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Detroit.

The new Detroit sign on I-94 is the talk of the town, and Robin Runyan with Fletcher Sharpe is here joining Jer to do just that.

Plus we get into a new trash robot

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

For the most part, spring is off to a really strong start when it comes to sports. Outside of the Detroit Red Wings (we'll have to cross our fingers ont them), the Detroit Tigers,

Fletcher 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

Fletcher 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:

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Fletcher 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

A 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

Fletcher 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

A dabbing panda? Fletcher Sharpe's culinary curiosity is piqued. Have you been there? We discuss and will get back to you next week on what it's like. Plus, there's a playoff push

Fletcher 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 Football League star

Fletcher 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

How 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

A 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

Fletcher 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

Today’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

We now know our weekend playoff opponent: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So what’s next? What do the Detroit Lions need to do? Plus, we talk a little bit about the Pistons trade.

Full rundown: