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🎧Detroit LionsDetroit City Football Club

Lions as division champs? Detroit City wins; Howard on hot seat

Fletcher Sharpe is in for us to get the sports pod out. With the DCFC season upon us, we're trying a Monday show to be as fresh as possible. Feedback, as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. 00:41 These signings are solid. Could we see the Detroit Lions, your NFC North Division champs? 03:51 Michigan State with the win advances in the tournament. We talk Tom Izzo, Kansas State and more. 07:58 - Is Juwan Howard's job on the hot seat after this dismal season? 11:21 - Detroit City F...

St. Patrick's DayIrish bar

Happy St. Patrick's Day! What makes a good Irish bar; openings around town

It's Devon O'Reilly's favorite holiday, so of course we talk all things Irish. What makes a good Irish bar. Why maybe there are few of them, and some good ones to check out around Metro Detroit. Plus, we talk about some openings around town and places to check out we've been to. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Or as a one-time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...

Slow's BBQDetroit LionsDetroit City Football Club

Rib talk; Jamaal Williams leaves Lions + more

01:50 Today in the news, word comes that Slow's BBQ has a new investor - Mighty Quinn's Barbecue out of New York, and the Cooley family has sold their share. It's an interesting move as they'll get the capital to expand with a new food truck, additional scale, and lcoations; but also, it leads us to talk about BBQ and ribs in general. Where are the best ribs in town? What's a surprise pick? And of course, you can't forget BBQ from your own backyard. Send in your rib tips - tips on places, tips...

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Pie-Sci opening second location; National brand buys into Slows BBQ; Hoots Wings are coming

Plus Cornerstone re-opening in Ferndale and things to know around town

The Change CollectiveDexter Masoncivic engagement

Meet the The Change Collective (ft. Dexter Mason)

When a former president does a video to announce a thing coming to your city, people pay attention. But what's past the video by former President Barack Obama? What is the Change Collective? What are they looking to do in the Detroit? Dexter Mason joins me on the podcast to talk about it and their programs, including one you could be part of. More: https://civicnation.org/our-initiatives/change-collective/ As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: ht...

Robert KerrDetroit City Football Club

The growing state of soccer in Michigan in 2023 (ft. Robert Kerr)

Michigan Soccer Central's Robert Kerr joins us to talk all things about the beautiful game in the beautiful pair of peninsulas that is the state of Michigan. We also celebrate 100 episodes of the Michigan Soccer Central Podcast with Robert in an episode that's going in both our feeds. We talk about the teams, the leagues, the excellent women's game, and more. Have a listen to their podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-soccer-central Finally we finish out the show with a l...

Detroit Greenways CoalitionTodd Scott

Spring Metro Detroit Greenways update (ft. Todd Scott)

One of our favorite things to do is check in on Metro Detroit's and Detroit's progress and areas of concern when it comes to greenways, biking infrastructure, walkability, freeway pedestrian overpasses and more. To do that, Todd Scott from the Detroit Greenways Coalition joins me for a 2023 update. Detroit Greenways Coalition: https://detroitgreenways.org/ Our 2023 Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/F7eG9WFb4pFUxjvs8 As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on...

313 DayWhere have we been?

313 Day is coming

313 Day is coming! It's so official there's a proclamation by the city council president, celebrating March 13th and Detroit. We talk about some of our favorite things around town, near and far. Jer went out to Mia's bakery in Madison Heights. Devon tried fancy coffee mocktails at Dessert Oasis in downtown Detroit. A vampyre, anyone? 313 Day has a series of events around town, I share some discounts and deals from Buddy's, Eastern Market Brewing, and more... plus Red Hook is opening in Midtow...

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The Weekender: 20 Things to know around Metro Detroit

It's a busy week ahead for Detroit revelry

marijuana industryDetroit City Football ClubO'Flaherty's

West wants our water, Weed biz crashing, DCFC signing

On today's show: There was a fire in Fletcher's neighborhood. Good to hear that the neighboring bar, O'Flaherty's, has reopened. Out west has designs on our water in the Great Lakes. We discuss. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/04/whats-solution-wests-water-crisis-desperate-ideas-explained/11274700002/ The Michigan marijuana business may be the largest failing in the U.S. - there's 3x the weed than what's needed for consumption. It's not sustainable. More: https://www.crains...

United Irish SocietiesSt. Patrick's DayMike Kelly

Previewing Detroit's 65th St. Patrick's Parade

Today we preview the 65th edition of the St. Patrick's Parade with Mike Kelly, co-chair of the parade and president of the United Irish Societies. There's something for everyone with this event between the floats, the family fun zone and more. Website: https://www.detroitstpatricksparade.com/ Our 2023 Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/F7eG9WFb4pFUxjvs8 As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Or as a one-time t...

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U of M takes over development, renames and refocuses Detroit project

Plus, do you remember the Dittrich Furs commercial? + more stories around town

Detroit Red WingsDetroit City Football ClubFletcher Nostradamus

Red Wings look to next season; Detroit City v San Diego preview + more

Today's episode is a busy one. Fletcher shares why he's on board with Antoine Davis and all his points; We talk about the Red Wings, their season and belief in the Yzerplan with friend of the show AK;  Chloe Ricketts is a Michigan-made women's soccer star making big moves and we talk about her rise; And Detroit City FC is starting their USL Championship season this Saturday against San Diego Loyal SC. We do a game preview with a lot of unanswered questions. Our 2023 Podcast Survey: https://form...

Chef Hamissi MambaFreedom HouseFood Network's Chopped

Inside a Chopped victory (ft. Chef Mamba)

Chef Hamissi Mamba went on Food Network's Chopped last week and brought a win - and attention - to Detroit, the food scene, and his beloved Freedom House. Freedom House: https://freedomhouse.org/ We talk about it all on the first 2/3rd of the podcast. Then on the back side as something you should know, word comes in that the University of Michigan is taking over from Stephen Ross the development of what is now the University of Michigan Center for Innovation - near the District Detroit. Our 2...

🎧Dearborn Restaurant WeekThe Great Commoner

Previewing Dearborn Restaurant Week

On the show today, our guest for our fun Friday is Sam Abbas of Dearborn Restaurant Week, The Great Commoner and Brome Modern Eatery in Dearborn. The event starts today and runs through March 12. We get into the restaurants participating, the food you can try and more. More about Dearborn Restaurant Week: https://www.dearbornrestaurantweek.com/ If you want to check out The Great Commoner: https://www.instagram.com/greatcommoner/ Then we discuss a couple of stories around town. The mortgage in...

Michigan Science CenterLost River Tiki BarChef Hamissi Mamba

Springtime at the Michigan Science Center (ft. Lucy Hale)

The Michigan Science Center has a bunch of spring programming to know about, so Lucy Hale joins me to talk about the fun for kids and adults. More: https://www.mi-sci.org/ Then, I share three stories to know around town. Lost River Tiki Bar is going on indefinite hiatus - https://www.facebook.com/lostrivertiki/posts/pfbid027q73XNPuyaYDjGYFfMjPvMyGv9vP4XaryyWjvycLX5DJoEbVrum1eeCQH5vhUyBrl A report shows major problems at Detroit's John D. Dingell VA hospital - https://www.detroitnews.com/stor...

District DetroitUniversity of Michigan Detroit Center for InnovationOlympia Development

PODCAST: In-depth on the District Detroit plans (ft. Keith Bradford, Olympia Development)

The District Detroit is one the city development that has caught the most attention in the last year. The expansive, $1.5 billion vision anchored by the University of Michigan’s Detroit Center for Innovation means there’s a lot to talk about between the four residential buildings, four commercial buildings, two hotels – and the nearly $800 million in state and local incentives that developers Olympia Development and The Related Cos. say they need to get this done. My wide-ranging c...

Detroit Red WingsDetroit City Football Club

Keyworth is the place to be in 2023

A little Red Wings, a lot of Detroit City FC with Fletcher Sharpe. 01:42 Red Wings have legit playoff chances 03:18 Detroit City talk kicks off 03:32 How about those new kits and the seafoam? 05:18 Women's team talk 08:06 Inside the season ticket holder party 09:52 Michigan State University friendly 10:10 Closed door friendly coming vs. Western Michigan University 11:14 The surviving trialists 17:42 Detroit City is a great deal on pro sports and very affordable compared to other clubs...