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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...

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Detroit showed up for soccer: Sevilla v Crystal Palace live from Comerica Park

Recorded at Comerica Park, it’s your Daily Detroit! Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and Jer talk about the vibe of more than 21,000 people coming to Detroit for international soccer. Sevilla FC and Crystal Palace FC brought out the fans and the city made a positive impression on the clubs. Sevilla defeated CPFC 2-1 in sudden death penalty kicks, but both clubs came away positive about the friendly. It shows sky is the limit on soccer in our area, as this match outdrew many Tigers gam...

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Should the Tigers go for Ohtani? // Darío Suárez City FC

Today’s show is in two parts. First, Shohei Ohtani will be a free agent soon. Is he a fit for the Detroit Tigers? Or should we take the money – assuming he’d come – and spend it across more players? Then, as we recorded this episode from Keyworth, we talk about Detroit City’s new 4-4-2 form and the immense impact of Darío Suárez. The team is playing with new offensive energy and not only is it fun to watch, but it puts points on the table. Link to vote in the Podcast Awards for us –...

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Trying Pure Michigan Mix // Will Gilly's be the sports spot? // Pistons Summer League success // DCFC scoring woes continue

Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk a little sports, a little development, and try a new thing. 00:30 First, we try the new Pure Michigan Mix from McDonalds. Sprite Lymonade and Fanta Blue Raspberry frozen drink. Thumbs up or down? And what could be improved? 05:32 A new sports-ish bar is coming to downtown Detroit, Gilly’s. It’s to honor Dan Gilbert’s late son Nick, who died all too soon of Neurofibramatosis. Will Detroit finally get that great sports bar that for son long we missed, back...

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DeBrincat comes home // Tigers no hitter // Can we go back to LeRouge?

Three big topics today. Alex DeBrincat was signed by the Detroit Red Wings, as the Yzerplan picks up some offense. We have thoughts. The hot-and-cold Tigers threw an impressive no-hitting across three pitchers against Toronto. Love to see it. The AL Central is a trash division this year, so we’re still only 5.5 out and hope remains. And finally, Detroit City FC talk. We go over the frustrating 1-0 loss to New Mexico United. Preview the upcoming match against Loudon that may have playoff...

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Big Greektown changes // Oakland County roundabouts // Driver licenses lagging

Vote in the Podcast Awards for us! We are in the News and Politics category as well as People’s Choice. https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup Norris and Fletcher join Jer to catch you up on what you missed over the holiday. * Greektown is getting a $20 million grant to turn it into a proper part time pedestrian plaza * There’s more than 40 roundabouts in Oakland County, we discuss. Good or bad? * Younger people are holding off on getting their license to drive and cars are more ex...

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Rating Pistons draft picks // New Lions helmet // DCFC loses at home

Three stories today with Fletcher Sharpe…. recorded at Keyworth Stadium after Detroit City’s 1-0 loss to Orange County. Fist we walk through his Detroit Pistons draft grade and why… Then local football fans were buzzing about the new Lions alternate helmets with a lot of blue and a retro logo… And we break down the 1-0 loss to Orange County by Detroit City FC and what’s next. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com Remember we’re on Apple Podcasts: https://podca...

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Speeding crackdown // Pistons draft predictions // Detroit City FC turns a corner

Your Daily Detroit is in four parts. First, we discuss a speeding crackdown in Michigan as state police say there’s rampant speeding over 30 miles an hour of the limits. Fletcher Sharpe shares his NBA draft predictions for the Pistons The Michigan Panthers make the USFL playoffs And Detroit City FC may be turning the corner with improvements from Ben Morris and others Remember we have a happy hour on June 21st at Castalia Cocktails in Midtown: https://www.facebook.com/e...

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Incinerator comes down // NFL dominates sports media // Detroit City ties

Fletcher Sharpe joins in - We had to slip in a more serious story into the show, as the smokestack of the incinerator has been a part of our Detroit experience as long as we can remember. Good riddance. Also, there's changes in sports media as the NFL continues to gobble up lots of the oxygen, and the The Athletic makes some layoffs to adjust. Javy Báez need to figure out how to hit a baseball And we see some optimism with the tie in Charleston for Detroit City FC. Now, if we can just activate...

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Enough Belle Isle beach signage? // Detroit Grand Prix first year thoughts // DCFC and Dario Suarez

Today's show is a busy one. First, we talk about the signage situation on Belle Isle beach, as there was an E.Coli outbreak and swimmers, according to reports, didn't know. So what level of signage should there be? More: https://www.wxyz.com/news/belle-isle-beach-is-close-due-to-e-coli-but-hundreds-are-still-there-this-weekend The Detroit Grand Prix ran their first downtown race in awhile over the weekend. We share first thoughts, and are generally positive on the locale change and future poss...