For the most part, spring is off to a really strong start when it comes to sports. Outside of the Detroit Red Wings (we'll have to cross our fingers ont them), the Detroit Tigers, the

Today's Friday show with Devon O'Reilly is a busy one. The rundown:

03:15 - Devon tried Adelina in downtown Detroit

7:36 - Pink Garlic has opened a second spot in Allen Park. Jer

Special guest Sam Robinson, reporter for Axios Detroit, joined Norris and Jer at the Daily Detroit studio and we talked about what's going on around town with politics and a little development.

The rundown:

02:

There's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue.

Across from the massive

Fletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday talking all about the Detroit Lions, U of M's new basketball coach Dusty May, Michigan Panthers and Detroit City FC.

The Rundown:

00:47 - So it turns

Today we talk to barchaelogist and historian Mickey Lyons,who recently had a piece in Punch called "Detroit’s Third-Shift Bars Were a Lifeline. Now They’re a Dying Breed."

Third shift bars serve first

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

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

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.

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

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,

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

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

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 -

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 -

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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