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PODCAST: Lions get their guy in Terrion Arnold // Record NFL Draft crowd
Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell got their guy in Terrion Arnold
Adam Schefter is ready for the NFL Draft in Detroit
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...
Who's next for governor and mayor? Political apathy and more ft. Sam Robinson
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...
Inside the new Adelina with Chef Fabio Viviani & friends
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&...
Sustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow)
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 and Growing Detroit's Social Media
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...
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...
On the future of Metro Detroit's suburban transit (ft. Tiffany Gunter, SMART)
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...
Lessons learned running a bar in Detroit since 2005
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...
In-depth: America's first wireless electric charging road
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...
Putting The "City" Back In The Motor City By Supporting Small Developers w/ Brian Mulloy
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...
Roman Mars Helps Us Discover The 99% Invisible City
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...
Downtown Detroit’s Development Paradoxes With Retail & Urban Design Expert Conrad Kickert
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
Legendary Motown Funk Brother Paul Riser On Playing With Stevie Wonder & How The Music Biz Has Changed
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 Latest
Your Thanksgiving song suggestions (and more)
Happy Friday! Devon O’Reilly joins in talk about Thanksgiving song ideas from you, salad suggestions, and autonomous vehicle challenges. 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:...
The Tigers just signed someone that gives me a lot of hope
Jason Benetti is one of the best play-by-play announcers in America
What if Detroit had built a subway? (ft. Jake Berman)
Metro Detroit may have been a very different place if a dedicated subway, light rail or elevated system had been built at one of the many opportunities, all the way up to the 1970s. I talk with the author of the “Lost Subways of North America,” which covers our continent’...
More national eyes on Detroit sports // Michigan solar panel fight
Detroit Red Wings fan Norris Howard is in. 02:47 – There’s a new deal that’ll put Detroit City FC on national television more often, as well as the league they’re playing in. Adding the league to CBS, Golazo and Paramount+ should help increase exposure to the area...
Who should pay for Comerica Park renovations? // Pistons, Wings are good to watch
Fletcher Sharpe is in as we talk about new developments we’ve learned around the stuck District Detroit land deal next to Comerica Park. Should the county use sale funds – as developers want – to upgrade the baseball stadium? More: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/11/02/tigers-owners-comerica-park-renovations-land-deal And...
In-depth on the Detroit Music Hall expansion (ft. Vince Paul)
The Detroit Music Hall is embarking on a massive expansion. We talk details with Vince Paul, the president and artistic director who has brought a big, bold, world-class vision to the project. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/...
Greenway trailhead opens at Dearborn - Detroit border // New Wyandotte mural // Dog-friendly bar to open
Plus stories to know around Detroit
Looking for Maurice (salad) // Joe Louis Greenway trailhead opens // Luxury hotel
Devon O’Reilly joins us for Friday, and we start with the hunt for a good Maurice salad. If you don’t know, the Maurice was the signature salad of Hudson’s from back in the day. Do you know where to find one? 02:20 – The hunt for the...
Reforming Michigan's auto insurance reforms (ft. Brandon Hewitt, Michigan Auto Law)
Michigan’s 2019 auto reform hasn’t worked out as expected. Brandon Hewitt from Michigan Auto Law joins us to talk about a step forward the state legislature is taking, and some ways to look at actually reducing the costs of auto insurance. Website: https://www.michiganautolaw.com/ Feedback as...
Toyota fast follows UAW wages // Michigan likes cash // Mall for sale
Toyota fast follows the UAW pay raises – will unionization work at more automakers? A study shows Michigan is among the least interested in being cashless. And it looks like a mall is for sale. How could we use the space malls occupied, better? Norris Howard joins us as he does...
Does sign stealing even matter? // Lions MNF win // EMU gift
Today’s show is in four parts. First, we quickly talk about EMU Alumni Maxx Crosby’s gift to their athletic department. Second, the Lions won on Monday Night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Somebody needs to sign that woman who caught Jahmyr Gibbs! Third, does sign stealing even matter...
The growing strength of America's labor movement (ft. Mike Podhorzer)
Ford, Stellantis and General Motors all now have tentative deals with the UAW. But the longterm impact may just be beginning as labor’s strength grows politically. Mike Podhorzer, former AFL-CIO political director, joins me to talk about just that. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211...
The Weekender: Stellantis, UAW reach a deal
Kate Upton buys into a drink brand; plus, stories to know around Metro Detroit
Hello, Friday
Recorded live from Castalia… a Friday episode of your Daily Detroit. Devon O’Reilly is back and we talk about everything from details on a large development in Detroit’s New Center, to Kate Upton’s new canned cocktail, to the launch of a new orange dream Faygo – and would...
2023 Detroit City FC Playoff Special
A special edition of the podcast, also available in video format. Detroit City FC beat the odds and beat Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-0, advancing in the USL Championship playoffs. Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard, and Jer talk about how they won, how the rest of the teams in the league are doing...
Strikes continue // Inflatable dome // Listener feedback
Norris Howard joins in. * The UAW strike now has ran longer than the 2019 walk-out. How far will it go? If you’re on the line, how are you feeling? If this keeps going, how might things be impacted long term in Metro Detroit? * Plus, Detroit is getting a new...
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...
Sam Woll tragedy // Riverwalk connects to Belle Isle // Lions MNF prediction
A lot to process from this weekend. 00:17 We start the show talking about the tragic death of community leader Samantha Woll. There’s national attention, and we hope somehow the good she did is remembered. 07:36 – The Uniroyal Section of the Detroit Riverwalk opened this weekend. Jer...