Bucc-ee's coming to Michigan? // Bombshell Treat Bar opens in Berkley (and more)
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Shianne Nocerini
Writer/Producer - Detroit enthusiast, Barenaked Ladies fan for life, and a mom.
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A self-driving shuttle is coming to downtown Detroit this summer. What do we think? That and more on today's episode. Producer Shianne is in the studio and we round up five stories to talk about in Metro Detroit. The rundown: 03:09 - Bedrock, City of Detroit, Michigan Central are teaming up on a 10 mile self driving loop shuttle from Corktown through the Central Business District to the east riverfront of Detroit. 07:13 - University of Michigan Medical is converting former K-Mart headquarter...
Trying Crazy Puffs from Little Caesars (and listener questions)
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Pharmacies closing, Clinton Township explosion, and where to get crafty fabrics
Producer 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 - Turns out tha...
Happy Leap Day! Trying Super Crisp; Summer concerts and Broadway in Detroit
Time 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 Wiz comi...
On Detroit's new "Hollywood" sign // Pie Sci, IKEA and Canton
What 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...
The Introvert Economy // Michigan Central hotel // Olga's Westland closes
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 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...
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The Bobcat and the reflecting pool // Woodward re-opens // Old radio building fate uncertain
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Shianne's small and local business shopping tips across Metro Detroit
Producer Shianne Nocerini is a bit of a lover of shopping local, so she’s in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown to share some of her favorites to the North, East, South and West. Plus, we talk about her checking out the Frozen musical (playing now), Noel Night highlights and the difference between a Sousaphone and a Tuba. 00:58 – Frozen musical preview 05:02 – Sousaphone vs tuba and my mis-instrumenting 06:18 – Noel Night highlights 09:28 – Shianne’s small business Metro Detroit...
More parking lots? // Caribou to Ferndale // Inn Season closing // Bumps for Bumpy Cake production
00:34 – GP Park is looking at some new zoning to turn owned and occupied housing into (maybe) parking. Change is inevitable, but aren’t there better ways for one of the region’s few walkable neighborhoods? 11:52 – Caribou Coffee is coming to Ferndale 13:40 – Inn Season is closed for good in Royal Oak after 40+ years 17:40 – An unexpected side effect of the closure of the Awrey’s facility is that Sanders will have to find somewhere else to make Bumpy Cakes, making them a rare commodity...
Live from the Cambria Detroit Hotel
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Happy Hour Oct 25 // Chinatown exhibit // Portillo's to Livonia
Show notes to come 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 Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...
New pizza joint // Breadless expands // New IMAX movie theater
Producer Shianne is in the studio. 01:46 – Shianne highlights why Jer had no idea about Lululemon having pants for him. It’s because for a long time they didn’t make anything larger than a size 12. 04:30 – There’s a new Rocco’s pizza in Oak Park. Shianne tried it, has a review. Plus, Detroit Style is a thing, and Little Caesars/Domino’s is NOT that. 09:49 – Funny Girl is in town at the Fisher Building 13:05 – A new MJR IMAX theatre is opening up in Southgate. We talk seating, qualit...
Gilbert working in legacy mode // Corktown mini golf // Motor City Soul Stomp
Show notes to come Detroit / Corktown Mini golf event signup – https://james-oliver-coffee.square.site/product/Detroit-Mini-Golf-Classic/532  Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify...
11 + 12 Mile reopen at I-75 // MBrew update // Throw water balloons at Fletcher + more
Shianne Nocerini is in for most of the show; and Fletcher Sharpe asks for you to throw water balloons at him. Busy show: 01:17 – 11 and 12 Mile roads are reopening at I-75, along with southbound ramps. Shianne is very happy about this. 05:44 – There’s a new roundabout in Royal Oak at Normandy and Greenfield 08:37 – Our first cars 12:38 – MBrew in Ferndale bought and will have new chapter, we discuss 16:01 – Pizza Cat in Oak Park opening 17:24 – What is your favorite best value...
First look at Brine, back to Bricks, Sheetz review and foodie news galore
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7 Foodie stories around Metro Detroit
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