Jer Staes

Jer Staes

Detroit, MI
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10 Things to know for January 9, 2025

Honestly ranking Detroit's stadiums, Two more solar neighborhoods named, A former Tiki Bar is for sale, should Royal Oak rename a road after Dan Campbell? Plus a new trailer for a TV show set locally, the date on the first Raising Cane's in Metro Detroit, a new golf tournament and more...

PODCAST: Honestly Ranking Detroit's Stadiums

Between Comerica Park, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, The Big House (University of Michigan's football stadium) and Keyworth Stadium, what are the best stadiums in Southeast Michigan? We discuss and rank them in a gaming-style S tier list. Of course, we'd love to hear your thoughts - dailydetroit@gmail.com. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for ou...

Inside Decent Detroit, Bookshop closing, New burger joint (and more)

Hey friends and happy Tuesday. Jer here. The other day when I was doing our annual "let's figure out what the heck we're kinda doing in 2025" meeting with our podcast producer Shianne, we decided to head east to Decent Detroit. Recently opened on Kercheval just inside the city border of Alter Road, the coffee shop has added new energy to a building from the 1920s. Proprietor Leo Oloffson has clearly poured a lot into the space. Not just time, but following the shop's Instagram over the last f...

PODCAST: Electric Mustang Outsells Gas Version, New Burger Joint (and more)

In this episode of Your Daily Detroit, the podcast talks about several interesting Detroit-related stories: Ford's electric Mustang Mach-E achieved a historic milestone, outselling its gas-powered counterpart for the first time with 51,000 units versus 44,000 traditional Mustangs in 2024. The restaurant scene is evolving as Grey Ghost's owners plan to expand to Ferndale, opening their first fast-casual location on Woodward Avenue this summer. Brew Detroit announced the closure of its Cork...

PODCAST: This Lions Player Locked Down The Vikings, Detroit Gets Ready For Playoffs

The Lions are the regular season best in the NFL as we head into the playoffs. Fletcher Sharpe hops on the mic to talk about it with Jer. Amik Robertson locked down Justin Jefferson. The Lions defense stepped up in a big way, which is a good sign for the playoffs. The economic impact of playoff games and Downtown Detroit And more! Our team shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get shows. Or sign up for our news...

One way Michigan might grow due to climate change // Restaurant closures // Are we trading skyscrapers?

Happy Holidays! It's Jer. One of the great things about living in a city is stretching your legs and enjoying the neighborhood. I started writing this from Cafe Noir in Detroit's North End, as I figured I'd get out a little note to all of you with some stories around town. Our little team has been taking some time off with the podcast. We'll be back for sure after Monday Night Football to talk about the Lions (and the Wings have a new coach and the Tigers a new signing). We'll return to our d...

PODCAST: Lions beat Bears, Trick play talk, Campbell and Goff love

A Lions story that will warm even the coldest of hearts, as the team has not only given hope but embraced by a region that loves it. We talk with Fletcher Sharpe about the Detroit Lions win over the Bears, the trick play that everyone's talking about, and think back to years ago when people thought this couldn't be done. Yes, there's still work to be done, but there's a lot to be thankful for with this Lions team. Listen in the player below, and scroll down for a complete transcript. Find us...

PODCAST: Inside the new AC Hotel, Bedrock's science and tech district plans, Dearborn Inn reopening

Today's show is in three parts, as Devon O'Reilly joins Jer to talk about the new AC Hotel, the Dearborn Inn whose renovations are alsmost complete, and by listener request - the new science and tech district that Bedrock unveiled plans for this week. Listen in the player below, and scroll down for a complete transcript. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/ Your...

Drinking from the blood of our haters (Listener mailbag!)

This mailbag episode has everything from music to nostalgia, to transit, to cars, to RenCen ideas. You all had some great feedback! Some of it is negative. Some of it is positive, but we're glad to be continuing the conversation. Listen in the player below, and scroll down for a complete transcript. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/ Drinking from the cup of our ha...

Dearborn Inn renovation peek // Duggan talks independent bid // Stories around town

Welcome to your Daily Detroit evening edition, it's Jer. Just as I was leaving the podcast studio, in my podcast app popped up a conversation on the Chuck ToddCast between Chuck Todd and Detroit Mayor (and independent candidate for Michigan governor) Mike Duggan. Here's a link if you want to listen to it yourself, but it's interesting to see Duggan raise his national visibility and talk about a "doom loop" that the country is in every two years, with many voters tired of two parties that can't...

PODCAST: Meet Michigan's classic food and drink brands (ft. Gail Offen, Jon Milan)

Let's explore some of Michigan and Metro Detroit's classic brands! Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every weekday! Listen in the player below, and scroll down for a complete transcript. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/ Jer Staes: Hello, and welcome back to our studio at TechTown! I am Jer Staes, and today we have a couple of very spe...

Evening Edition: Do we need more People Mover? // Fail Jail to become Tech + Science Hub // Temple Bar returns

Hello and welcome to your Daily Detroit Evening Edition! Much like back in the day there was an evening paper, I feel like an evening newsletter is in order. Because let's be honest. There's a ton of people trying to get in your inbox at 6am. That's not my speed. If this is your first time here, don't forget to sign up free here for future notes. 🚆 Detroit People Mover expansion? Since the Detroit Policy Conference earlier this year, ideas have been bubbling up around expanding the 2.7 mile...

PODCAST: A Second look at Mom's Spaghetti // 5 Things to do with kids over the Holidays in Metro Detroit

Are restaurants judged too harshly? Should they be met where they're at more often with reviews? We discuss after Shianne has a good experience with her family at Eminem's walk up window, Mom's Spaghetti - despite being panned by others. Then we get into five kid-friendly things to do around Metro Detroit, including both free and paid things. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every weekday! Listen in the player below, and scroll down for a complete transcript. Find...

Sharpe Takes: Breaking down the Lions loss, and looking forward

Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer for a post-game breakdown. The Lions lost to the Buffalo Bills, and our hosts discuss the stack of injuries the Lions are suffering and the way forward for a banged up squad. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every weekday! Listen in the player below, and scroll down for a complete transcript. Your browser does not support the audio element. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Po...

PODCAST: GM's Cruise is over // Detroit Policy Conference preview

On today's show, we talk about General Motors ending Cruise, as well as the wider autonomous space - and how when we talk to listeners most people don't actually want to own a self driving car. After all, GM is in the business of selling cars.  We get into Waymo's large lead in the Robotaxi space, and how we're startng to see them far more often in Metro Detroit. Plus, we preview the 2025 Detroit Policy Conference - with a lineup including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Richard Florida, Johnnie Tu...

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