Daily Detroit News Byte

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: 01:48 - The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies have a historic win, beating Kentucky. We break it down including talking about Jack Gohlke who looked so comfortable dropping threes. 07:42 - Michigan State advances, shows up in a way they didn't much over the season.  09:27 - Cam Sutton is done as Detroit Lion and as of this recording is still at large from the law. So what's next? 13:55 - Detroit City FC picks up an important loaned player from MLS squad Chicago Fire and we talk about it, plus prep for Loudon on Saturday. Devon O'Reilly will be back next week. .  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/dailydetroitonspotif y Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

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 more people to stay? What are the impacts to those of us still here? Maybe we need to look harder in the mirror.  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  

On today's show, we try the virally popular Little Caesars Crazy Puffs (not sponsored, bought it ourselves); and then answer a listener question about a Starbucks on 8 Mile near Woodward and Sanders fudge topping.  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  

Comedian Paul Elia is back after finishing his standup special, "Detroit Player," recorded at the Detroit House of Comedy. You can watch the whole thing free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LYwOuGgHUac?si=Zll0ZQ-cK5bBW7CM We get into growing up in an immigrant family, the importance of building your own platforms as a creator, and more.  Show rundown: 01:41 - Where did the idea to do your own special come from?  03:54 - What did you think you knew going into this, but didn't?  05:40 - Why is putting out a whole piece of work important in this clip-driven world? 06:55 - Family stories and how his mom's hustle helped inspire himself 11:39 - DId Fletcher see Paul's success when they were younger, going to school together? 12:53 - Working on Rami and how it is different than his standup 17:05 - Paul's next steps 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

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 Detroit Airport Express, a new bus pilot directly connecting Downtown Detroit and Metro Airport. Fare is just $8 and there's 16 trips a day starting at 3:30am. It seems small, but it's a big step forward ahead of the NFL Draft. 04:34 - Both Oakland University and Michigan State University made the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. We talk about both, and give real credit to the long time coach of OU for making that program go. 11:06 - Detroit City FC won over Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2-1. The game winning goal is best described as an "exercise bicycle kick," but a win is a win and the squad in the opener looked stronger than last year. We discuss. Next match is against Loudoun here in Detroit on Saturday, we hope to see you there. You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follo

Some big news in downtown Detroit development, as there's word of changes with the plans for the District Detroit to focus on residential, pausing plans for an office tower next to Comerica Park.  And then we get into a discussion about the idea of capping or putting a cover over I-75 in downtown Detroit over by Brush Park, Foxtown and more. A little over $4 million is being deployed by the Federal Government to study the idea as part of a Biden administration plan to reconnect communities split by freeways. Plus, we start the show debating whether booze should be at laundromats. The rundown: 02:16 - Booze at the Laundromat? 05:04 - District Detroit moves focus to residential 11:27 - Should we cap I-75 in Downtown Detroit 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  

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 Eastern Market (as well as a Birmingham location) - and helping build out supply chains and practices that focus on local and quality. In an interesting conversation the the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, the pair sit down with Jer and Norris to talk about all of it; as well as Backbone Hospitality that also includes The Royce wine bar and Mink, which focuses on seafood.  More on Marrow: https://www.marrowdetroit.com/  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 contribut

There's so much to enjoy in Detroit, but did you know how much? A refreshed list of bars, restaurants and cafes across the city - focused on those that are experiences and small businesses - is out. More than 900 spots to see if you've done every one! Plus, it's broken down by sections of the city depending on where you live or visit. All newly updated for the first time since the world paused. The City Institute is an organization that helps people be in love and lift up where they live. Based here in Detroit, their work spans out - sometimes bringing the best ideas from other places back, too. In a conversation perfect for 313 Day, Jeanette Pierce joins us to talk about so many of the things that make Detroit great, as well as things cities and regions to can do to take it to the next level. You can get that list and learn more at: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/ Show rundown: 02:04 - The Checklist of cafes, bars and restaurants in Detroit has been updated! More than 900 spots. We talk about why, who, and

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 Lions signings and their impacts 08:40  - Pistons hit 11 wins 11:11 - Was Troy Weaver justified in his war of words with a fan? 16:09 - New Detroit City FC broadcast TV deal with CBS Detroit 17:31  - Matt Lewis retiring, and thoughts on the hole he leaves 19:01  - Over the weekend there as the 2024 DCFC Kit reveal - and lots of people have thoughts. We discuss and pick some favorites. Here's a link to the kits: https://detcityfcstore.com/collections/kits 24:35 - What was the most impactful player move in the offseason for Detroit City?  26:19 - Road opener vibe check We'd love to run an Ask Fletcher Anything on the club, so send in those emails and voicemails! 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/daily

Today we remember Chef Maxcel Hardy, who last week passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40. He stopped by the studio back in 2018 for a great chat about his life, his businesses, his food and more. A lot of was different in Detroit six years ago, and some is the same. But that life story? Interesting. His personality? Warm. And there was so much more that happened after this conversation for him, like being named one of the 16 Best Black Chefs in America. From Coop to Jed's to River Bistro to charity work and more, Hardy made a big impact in the culinary community. The conversation is with my former co-host Sven Gustafson, who moved on during the pandemic to far bigger and better things over in the public relations space for a group of physicians. 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 d

Devon O'Reilly is in as he is every Friday. But today, a couple of his favorite topics are the focus. St. Patrick's Day in Detroit, the parade, and the upcoming NFL Draft in downtown. The rundown: 02:07 - All these years the Detroit Shipping company persists and continues to be "a spot." 02:47 - Reminding people to look up the impact of Chef Max Hardy who passed away all too early this week. On Eater: https://detroit.eater.com/2024/3/5/24091053/chef-maxcel-hardy-died-detroit-obituary 03:50 - Talking St. Patrick's Day parade and celebrations with an O'Reilly (and veteran of going down to Corktown for it) 09:24 - St. Patrick's Day food 10:56 - Green Beer: Yay or Nay? 14:43 - Devon's Horseradish bloody mary  16:37 - NFL Draft downtown Detroit map discussion 20:37 - What is Devon most excited about for the Draft 22:33 - Will we catch a Kelce at the draft?  Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https:

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 that explosion in Clinton Township wasn't just a run of the mill thing, there's a lot more that was going on. Between what they were storing, a large blast radius, and a tragic death of a bystander. 13:31 - The announcement that Rite Aid is closing on Woodward in Detroit got some local attention, but pharmacies and chains like it are in trouble across the country as the model of how people get their prescriptions change. Are we losing something? What do you prefer? 18:05 - It looks like Joann Fabrics is planning to file for

Today's episode is in two parts. First, there was a buck of listener feedback on the episode last week for Norris Howard. Since he's here, we dive in. 11:15 - Second, Jer had a piece in Crain's Detroit business in their "Forum" section on the future of local media titled "Being viral is a better strategy than going viral," and Norris has some questions for him. We talk about the shaky situation for local media in America and here in Detroit. That the math, in so many cases, doesn't math. And some ideas on how to change that. You can read that whole piece in Crain's here: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/crains-forum-local-journalism/media-outlets-should-focus-being-vital-not-going-viral  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  

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, but it shouldn't be as concerning as last year. 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  

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 differences working in construction in the private sector vs. in the city of Detroit? 07:48 - How is the city handling prospective historic demolitions? 13:23 - How much demolition work is left in the city? 14:54 - We talk about the construction side of her job, including city facilities 16:00 - What's next after the demolitions wind down? 16:54 - What's it like being a black woman in a male dominated field? What has that journey been like? 19:40 - What did you think you knew that you learned different being in the job vs. w

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 it's clear all people want more info on or pay attention to is the $250m University of Michigan center for Innovation. What's the real power of the Maize and Blue? 18:37 - There's a different vibe to some of the new things going in downtown. Yes, some unique stuff - but also, chains. From Chipotle to Chick-Fil-A to Dunkin, popular chains are coming back to downtown Detroit as part of a strategy to bring people down. We also discuss the 11,000+ jobs eliminated by a major employer and others switched to Warren that are cha

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 coming to town. 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  

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. And once one does it, it's real possible others will too. Norris makes the point that surge pricing with fast food is going to end up soaking the poor. 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  

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 possible moves for the team and the salary cap changes. We're working on directions for our sports and other coverage for 2024. Send in feedback! We'd love to hear from you. 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  

Detroit's first 3-D printed house is for sale on the city's east side. I talked with Citizen Robotics and builder on the project Fernando Bales about what they've learned, how they did it, and what's next. Citizen Robotics: https://www.citizenrobotics.org/ Listing: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1444-Sheridan-St_Detroit_MI_48214_M39105-51367 Then, I'll send you out the door with two stories to know around town.  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