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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 here, too: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/11/05/ilitch-organization-land-sale-proceeds-negotiations-wayne-county/71435701007/ The Pistons do...

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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 in football? Fletcher brings a players perspective to a controversy that has a lot of people hot and bothered. And finally, Detroit City FC ends their season with a 4-0 loss to Louisville City. What kin...

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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 for the playoffs, and what chances the club has at Lynn Family Stadium, the home of Louisville City FC. this Saturday. You can find Fletcher Sharpe here: https://twitter.com/SaintFDW You can find th...

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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 was there, and we discuss the long-term impact of it. 15:59 – Coming off a hard loss, the Lions need to rebound for Monday Night Football next week here at Ford Field. We discuss the loss, predictions agai...

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Live from the Cambria Detroit Hotel

Somehow, we figured out how to get four Daily Detroit contributors in one room! Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe and Shianne Nocerini joined me at the Cambria Hotel’s soon-to-open modern Mediterranean fusion restaurant CIBO. Thursday night was their official “grand opening,” though the hotel and amenities like 5 Iron Golf have been soft open for awhile. This renovation of WWJ’s old radio and TV studio really adds some pizazz to an Art Deco masterpiece, and we did a f...

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Strike could cost city $452k a day // Lions win // Detroit City bounces into playoffs

Today’s show is in three parts. 00:50 – A strike against Detroit’s three casinos looms as the contract expires tonight at midnight. The 3,700 workers represented by a council of unions would go on strike at noon tomorrow if there’s not a deal, and it would have a big budget impact on the city of Detroit. 05:56 – Fletcher Sharpe talks about how the Lions are a complete team and what’s different now than when they were good at the end of last year. 16:32 – Detroit City FC bounced into t...

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Michigan's fav kids Halloween movie // Lions win // DCFC fights for playoff spot

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dailydetroitnewsbyte/Daily-Detroit-Oct-10-23.mp3 Fletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday, making up for Monday where we took the federal holiday off. 01:02 – Clickbait statistics! What is Michigan’s favorite kids Halloween movie? What were yours? 07:10 – Should there be a skills competition to be able to buy a certain shoe and keep it away from resellers? 09:50 – Lions win with authority, and look great even with some injured players 17:22 – Fletcher...

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Miggy retires as family // 12 Win Lions? // Detroit City disappoints

Mondays mean Fletcher Sharpe, and today’s episode is all sports because, well, Miguel Cabrera retiring is a big story. 00:28 – Miguel Cabrera is forever a Tiger, and him going to the front office keeps him family 06:39 – The Lions win at Lambeau and show up big in blue. We discuss a schedule that now looks like we might get 12 wins, if the winds blow right. Plus, Jameson Williams may come back sooner. 15:02 – Athough there’s a chance at the playoffs, the end of the season can’t come so...

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New Firebird Tavern Troy first look // EMBC takes over Founders space // Moosejaw closing stores // Sportsball

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Wall falls in Eastern Market // Lions fans show up // DCFC disappoints

On your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan: 00:20 – A wall of the Del Bene building collapses during the Eastern Market rush. An emergency demolition has been ordered. We discuss, and there will be lots more to talk about in the future. Daily Detroit TikTok with video: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailydetroit/video/7279543109451664682 Bridge Detroit update: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/emergency-demolition-ordered-for-collapsed-eastern-market-buildi...

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On Mel Tucker

Michigan State University football head coach Mel Tucker was supposed to be different. Over the weekend, we learned different. Fletcher Sharpe dives in. As this episode deals with sensitive topics, parental discretion is advised. Background reading: USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/09/10/michigan-state-football-coach-sexual-harassment-claim/70679703007/ Bridge Michigan: https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/nassar-survivors-msu-failed-again-mel...

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Supershow: Lions talk // Asset forfeiture // Cannabis real estate slows // Best chicken around?

There’s a lot going on around town and stuff to catch up on as due to the holiday we skipped the Monday show. Norris Howard and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer to talk about: 01:55 – Lions vs Chiefs. Not only for the game, but how do we feel about the season? And Norris dissents. 05:20 – A recent Federal ruling is a win against asset forfeiture by Wayne County and for due process rights. We dive in, and Fletcher shares the lengths he had to go through to get his car back. The article w...

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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...

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First takes on Lions preseason // Trevor James moves up at Detroit City FC

Fletcher Sharpe on sports, aka Fletcher Nostradamus is in today. 01:20 – Seriously, go watch the BS High documentary on HBO. Fletcher mentions a local tie. More: https://www.hbo.com/movies/bs-high 03:45 – Jer and Fletcher have their Lions pre-season first takes, and look forward to Detroit’s most talked about sports team. Teddy Bridgewater is one of Fletcher’s long-time favs. 11:15 – Detroit City FC moves Trevor James up to the new Sporting Director position. We discuss the move – was...

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Putting life into old schools // $4k a month rent in Detroit? // Michiganders binge use

Norris, Fletcher and Jer talk about the stories of the day. 00:48 – Jer saw an Instagram post about a rehabbed school into lofts in Berkley, MI – it’s called The Ivy – and asked, why not Detroit? Shouldn’t we be giving life to all these old school buildings? Why is it happening there (which, great!) but not also in the city of Detroit? Has the opportunity passed? 09:43 – Norris is all about new things, but some new maybe isn’t so good. There’s a tower that’s got rents at $4k a month, an...

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Comedian and actor Paul Elia

Paul Elia is all about his hometown, so much so that he’s recording his upcoming special at the Detroit House of Comedy. We talk about what it’s like to be in LA, why his mom got a Matt Rife shirt, the idea of Falafel coneys, what he misses, his work to bring some of that creative work back to Detroit… and more. Tickets to his special, four performances across Oct. 13 and 14: https://dettickets.houseofcomedy.net/event/paul-elia-2023 Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot...

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Lions win // Harbaugh // No-no for ex Tiger // Detroit City FC loses

Fletcher Sharpe and Jer recorded this show at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Topics: * The Lions won their first preseason game. Things to watch out for, and things to be positive about * Jim Harbaugh seemingly escapes the coaching suspension, but it’s no surprise * A recently traded Tigers pitcher gets a no-no, adding to the list of Tigers pitchers that move on to other clubs and do well * Detroit City FC loses 1-0 against Charleston Battery. The fans showed up huge for the team, b...

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RIP Jim Price and Rodriguez // Where we've been // Award finalists!

Lots of topics to talk about. Norris Howard is out, he’ll be back later – Devon O’Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer. 00:58 – Tigers longtime broadcaster Jim Price has died 04:05 – Sixto Diaz Rodriguez of searching for Sugarman documentary fame also passed away 08:41 – We’re finalists (top ten) for the best News and Politics podcast in the country 12:09 – Where we’ve been – Columbus, playing soccer at COPA, and Devon has a new office at the day job 22:57 – Detroit City FC p...