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🎧Sylvan LakeSelf-Driving

From Detroit to Sylvan Lake // Eatori re-opens // Devon's self-driving thoughts

Happy Friday and Happy Tigers Opening Day! Devon and Jer are in the studio for the Friday episode. Here's the all-local podcast rundown: 03:44 - Devon checked out the newly renovated Eatori restaurant and market in Downtown Detroit's Capitol Park, and Jer went to the media preview so they both have thoughts. 08:02 - A trip to Sylvan Lake highlights a listener suggestion for a Maurice Salad of Hudson's fame (Ellen's) as well as a couple of very pretty spots for home and garden stuff, Det...

🎧rap musicNew Eminem Album

Eminem to drop new album // People want hybrids // Population drops again

Norris Howard is in for a big show. We talk about everything from Detroit music, a prediction on automotive that Jer got right, and the continuing population losses in the region. 01:31 - Emenim is coming out with a new album, and Norris has a love letter to the Detroit rap scene 07:30 - Turns out, at least for now, Hybrid vehicles are what the people wanted all along 15:47 - Wayne County is one of the top ten counties for population decline in the US. How do we stop it? How do we encourage m...

🎧Packard PlantTigers spring training

Packard Plant coming down // Tigers optimism // Larkin out for two weeks

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 get into the taking down of the old Hannah YMCA on East Jefferson near Sinbads. We also get into what's next for the Packard site - or at least what the city administration is angling for. 08:31 - There's real optimisim for spring training for the Detroit Tigers. 12:54 - Dylan Larkin is out for two weeks...

🎧Demolition in DetroitLaJuan Counts

Detroit's demolitions are winding down (ft. LaJuan Counts)

Despite the news today that the Packard Plant is having another section of it demolished, the reality is Detroit's season of demolition is sunsetting. In a wide-ranging coversation with Detroit's Constructiona and Demolition Director LaJuan Counts, we talk about: 01:17 - What is her north star when dealing with how divise demolitions can be in the community?  02:26 - What makes for a "Good Demo?" What are we looking for? What's changed over the years? 04:33 - What are the similarities and di...

🎧Detroit PizzaElephant and Co.

Presley's + Elephant and Co. First Taste // Do people just care more about U of M? // Changes Downtown

Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly is in and we're talking all things Detroit. 00:59 A first taste of two new places: Presley's in the David Whitney Building and Elephant and Co. in the old Founder's space in Midtown Detroit 12:16 - There's a lot of talk about elite and top colleges getting more media coverage than others. But is it in response to an alumni base that shows up? We've been talking about the big $3 billion development MSU is involved in in the city's New Center; but from feedback...

🎧Broadway in DetroitSuper Crisp

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...

🎧Michigan primaryWendy's

Unpacking the Michigan Primary // Fast food surge pricing could soak the poor

The Michigan Primary was on Tuesday night, and Norris Howard is in with some thoughts on it (and other things around town). 01:03 - Norris is back from San Diego 02:55 - First time in the restored Book Tower in Detroit 04:37 - Unpacking the Michigan Primary. What does 100,000+ uncomitted voters mean? What about the general election? And how this political world is very different from 2012. 16:52 - Fast food chain Wendy's says they're rolling out AI-driven dynamic, or surge pricing, next year...

🎧Detroit Red Wings

A dabbing panda? // Red Wings playoff push + more

A dabbing panda? Fletcher Sharpe's culinary curiosity is piqued. Have you been? We discuss and will get back to you next week on what it's like. Plus, there's a playoff push for the Red Wings as they're in a wildcard spot; and the Detroit Lions re-sign kicker Michael Badgley. 01:07 - Dabbing panda at a gas station on the east side? 06:28 - Could the Red Wings actually make it back to the playoffs? They're in a good position. 12:10 - The Detroit Lions re-sign Michael Badgley. We talk about pos...

🎧3D printed housearchitecture

Inside Detroit's first 3-D printed house

"I was much more interested in solving a problem. How do we build for the middle class? How do we build for normal folks who just want a small, modest home? So I saw it as a challenge ... (Citizen Robotics) is meeting that challenge head on." - Fernando Bales

🎧Caribou CafeCass Corridor

The Bobcat and the reflecting pool // Woodward re-opens // Old radio building fate uncertain

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 the studio to try from the new Ferndale location. Do the vibes live up? 07:00 – The Woodward road diet in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge is finished for the season, and traffic has opened up so we can get a better look at what was built...

🎧Detroit LionsMichigan Wolverines

The Lions and Wolverines win anyway (plus predictions)

The Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines win. Fletcher Sharpe gets into the ups, the downs, and what’s next for both football teams. 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...

🎧Gen ZFood hall review

What adults under 30 really want to stay in Michigan // Food hall first look // Redraw the lines?

Norris Howard is in and we’re talking about a lot. 01:20 – Where we’ve been, as Norris Howard talked about the WhatChaWannaEat food hall and what international places it reminds him off. That said, he hopes for more vegetarian and vegan options in his community. 06:21 – Jollibee is coming to Metro Detroit. Have you been? 07:55 – There’s a new study about what young adults – 18-29 years old – really want to stay in Michigan. There are some surprising results, and a lot of it is about wo...

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Bob Seger and Aretha made things here. Now, a new generation will, too.

Bob Seger and Aretha Franklin made stuff here. And so could you, as a historic studio from the 1930s is being rehabbed on Detroit's east side at Cadieux and East Warren. You're part of this conversation! 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: htt...

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Tragedy rooted in trauma // Old ballroom at risk // Losing a studio dog

Hey all - this episode is kinda heavy. We talk about the violence in Greektown over the weekend (and other parts of the city), and get into why it is a systemic and generational tragedy that is both rooted in and creates more trauma. The deal for the Vanity Ballroom on East Jefferson fell through, so if it's going to be saved work needs to happen with quickness. GM's made the decision to delete Apple CarPlay - it's got a lot of people up in arms. We discuss why people just want to use what the...

🎧juvenile jailhealth emergency

Juvenile jail problems; New air monitors; How much for that house?

Today's show is a busy one. First we dive into Wayne County's Juvenile Jail problems and the health emergency Exec Warren Evans declared. Then, air monitors are going up at 100 sites on poles and mobile ones with 500 children with asthma to get more details on the county's air quality. Fletcher has strong feelings about this from personal experience. We talk about some of the pretty high home listings around town that are spreading virally online. Here's the one we discuss today at $515k wit...

🎧Detroit LionsDetroit City Football Club

Lions as division champs? Detroit City wins; Howard on hot seat

Fletcher Sharpe is in for us to get the sports pod out. With the DCFC season upon us, we're trying a Monday show to be as fresh as possible. Feedback, as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. 00:41 These signings are solid. Could we see the Detroit Lions, your NFC North Division champs? 03:51 Michigan State with the win advances in the tournament. We talk Tom Izzo, Kansas State and more. 07:58 - Is Juwan Howard's job on the hot seat after this dismal season? 11:21 - Detroit City F...

🎧Dearborn Restaurant WeekThe Great Commoner

Previewing Dearborn Restaurant Week

On the show today, our guest for our fun Friday is Sam Abbas of Dearborn Restaurant Week, The Great Commoner and Brome Modern Eatery in Dearborn. The event starts today and runs through March 12. We get into the restaurants participating, the food you can try and more. More about Dearborn Restaurant Week: https://www.dearbornrestaurantweek.com/ If you want to check out The Great Commoner: https://www.instagram.com/greatcommoner/ Then we discuss a couple of stories around town. The mortgage in...

🎧Midtownmental health services

Why the Midtown Starbucks closing may be a bigger story

So the story we broke of the Starbucks at Mack and Woodward in Detroit closing has gone locally semi-viral. The response revealed a number of things at play that we're digging into, ranging from what appear to be very unsafe conditions for employees to a lack of mental health services. Here we share our notes and myth-busting (so far) as we work on a more in-depth report on the issues, including mental health, facing the area. Thanks to those who became a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailyd...