Jer Staes

Jer Staes

Detroit, MI
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What is Detroit City's missing piece to go top tier? + Previewing Memphis 901 FC

Detroit City FC showed well on a national audience of ESPN this weekend. And there's a lot to be proud of with the season so far. But there's also a lot to talk about. Antoine Hoppenot is stepping up in big ways and evolving as a player to fit the needs of Le Rouge. We get into the player piece or pieces needed to go from where we're at - a solid mid-tier that makes the playoffs - to competing for hardware, in true DCFC fashion. We also preview Memphis 901 FC match on the road this Saturday a...

Trying Warda Pâtisserie, Qamaria Coffee, Dooped Donuts and the Balsamic vinegar TikTok challenge

This is fun Friday edition of the podcast, where we try three different local area treats AND the balsamic vinegar soda TikTok challenge. Warda's chef and proprietor recently won a James Beard award for outstanding pastry chef. But have you tried them yet? https://warda-patisserie-midtown.square.site/ Qamaria is a growing locally-based chain of Yemeni coffee shops with a roastery in Dearborn. They just swung open the doors on their Allen Park location, so Jer brought that in the studio: https:/...

Growing Esports in Detroit + the Great Lakes (ft. Norris Howard, Immortals)

Don't sleep on Esports. It's a growing thing, and thanks to Immortals, there's even more activity in the industry happening in the Great Lakes. Norris Howard joins me to talk all about it; why the company moved from California to the Great Lakes, and much more. Be sure to check out the Immortals Invasion coming to Detroit June 23-26 for fun events and on-ramps to get into the gaming industry. http://immortals.gg/rsvp/...

What's next for Detroit's East Warren streetscape (ft. Allen Penniman)

Construction has begun on an $8.2 million streetscape project on East Warren in Detroit, between Cadieux and Three Mile. What are some of the improvements we'll see? What will the impact be? How long will it take? And what were some of the thoughts behind the design? Allen Penniman, East Region Design Director for Detroit's Planning and Development Department joins me on the show to talk all about what's ahead. Remember to tell a friend about the show! If you can, consider supporting us: On...

Licking wounds ahead of ESPN coming to town: DCFC v El Paso Locomotive preview

Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio. Saturday's Detroit City FC loss against Sacramento was hurt, but such as life in pro sports. We talk about the lessons learned, places to step up and then move on. El Paso Locomotive is in town Saturday at noon for the USL Championship's first ever match broadcast on ESPN and Fletcher has the preview. Plus, some tips for coming to Keyworth. In short, show up early; and buy your tickets early so they can get a better idea how many are coming....

Detroit canal closures?; Gas price feedback; Swim-up bars

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Fixing flooding, sewers, and more with an eye to the future (ft. Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works)

One of the most important assets we have in Metro Detroit is our water. From drinking it to our access to it, it's a vital part of what makes our region an attractive place to live. So in a wide-ranging conversation with Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, some of the topics we touch on: - Why we should invest to rebuild our antiquated sewer systems for the future - Eliminating combined sewer overflows to protect the Great Lakes and reduce flooding - Dealing with a conten...

Bargain Block returns; Ransom Gillis House for sale; Money saving tips; Blood drive for Dylan

On today's show, Shianne airs some early festivus grievances about inflation and gas prices; but we focus on solutions - including tips to save money on gas and on groceries. Plus, Bargain Block is back Wednesday night. A huge hit for HGTV with 20 million viewers, it showcases Detroit in a way that people can actually afford. Then to houses most can't - the Ransom Gillis House, redone by another HGTV star in Nicole Curtis - part of it as a condo is up for sale for nearly $2 million. Brush Park...

Detroit City FC ties Pittsburgh; Sacramento Republic match preview

Detroit City FC down some players tied the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-1 in another iron sharpens iron match. Fletcher Sharpe shares the key points on taking one point home from Highmark. Next Le Rouge comes back to Keyworth to play Sacramento Republic FC in a stretch that matters for playoff positioning. We discuss the importance of the match to be broadcast on ESPN in a couple of week. Plus, yes, Devon Kerr: DCFC is for real. Stop moving the goalposts all the way across the field. Got feedbac...

Detroit City FC ties Pittsburgh; Sacramento Republic match preview

Detroit City FC down some players tied the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-1 in another iron sharpens iron match. Fletcher Sharpe shares the key points on taking one point home from Highmark. Next Le Rouge comes back to Keyworth to play Sacramento Republic FC in a stretch that matters for playoff positioning. We discuss the importance of the match to be broadcast on ESPN in a couple of weeks. Plus, yes, Devon Kerr: DCFC is for real. Stop moving the goalposts all the way across...

A new way to look at transit in Metro Detroit (ft. Dwight Ferrell, SMART)

Dwight Ferrell is the new-ish head of SMART, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation that runs transit services in Detroit's suburbs. Transit is an issue that's been difficult for southeast Michigan to solve. Between political differences, many cities with sprawled-out low population densities, large distances between job centers and differing priorities of what transit should do where the auto industry has been paramount; it's been hard to make progress. And the lack of it...

How Ford's big investment in Michigan fits into the bigger picture (ft. Glenn Stevens, MICHAuto‪)‬

News today came that Ford's making some big investments in Michigan and Metro Detroit. With Glenn Stevens of MICHAuto, we talk about not just that news, but the overall picture of mobility, electric vehicles, and automotive in 2022. We get into the keys Michigan is going to need to compete and win the race high tech talent and a lot more. If you want to support Daily Detroit financially... A one time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Monthly membership: https://www.patreon.com/...

New statewide poll results; Improving women's sports in schools and at the pro level; Bravo Top Chef finalist is a local

Hello from the Mackinac Policy Conference! The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new poll out sharing what Michiganders think about the economy, schools, and more. We discuss. Sarah Welch is a top chef finalist from our area, be sure to watch her Thursday night on Bravo Top Chef. We mention the passing of a former guest, Clarence Dass. Taken all too young due to colon cancer, he made an impact. And we chat with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about a new report on Title IX, the impact on...

How Ford's big investment in Michigan fits into the bigger picture (ft. Glenn Stevens, MICHAuto)

News came Wednesday that Ford’s making some big investments in Michigan and Metro Detroit. With Glenn Stevens of MICHAuto, we talk about not just that news, but the overall picture of mobility, electric vehicles, and automotive in 2022. We get into the keys Michigan is going to need to compete and win the race high tech talent and a lot more. Below you will find an automated transcript. There may be errors, and this content was intended to be consumed as audio so import...

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