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Magic in the Motor City: Detroit Tigers Roar Forward in Playoffs

The Motor City Beisbolcats roar! The Detroit Tigers are having a special season, and Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk about it. The Tigers are bringing back the magic reminiscent of the City of Champions era, with a newfound confidence among the younger players. Jer and Fletcher debate the role of magic in sports and how the Tigers have defied the odds against much higher-paid opponents. Looking Ahead to Cleveland: As the Tigers face the Guardians in a best-of-five series, the Guardians pose...

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Talking Cocktail Theory and Harmonic Spirits (ft. Dr. Kevin Peterson)

Hey friends - today's episode sharing what's new, what's next and what matters in Metro Detroit is in two parts. During the first few minutes, we update you on stories around town: a Jeep recall due to fire hazards; possible changes to where you'll watch the Detroit Tigers next year; two new third spaces coming to Wyandotte; and three candidates for Royal Oak City Manager. Then, a conversation with Dr. Kevin Peterson. He's a brilliant part of the hospitality and drinks world. Kevin has a book...

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Tigers on a Tear, Lions Hook and Ladder, Michigan Marches Forward

Fletcher Sharpe is in and here are the local Detroit sports topics we're talking about today: Tigers' Epic (maybe playoff) Run: We break down the Detroit Tigers' unexpected wild card playoff spot run. Fletcher highlights three key changes that have put the team in this position, and we make odds on what chance the Tigers have for the playoffs. Lions' Strategy: The Lions pulled off a win against the Arizona Cardinals, but what needs to change for their Monday Night Football matchup against the...

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Lions win, Michigan rebuilding, and the Tigers have a chance at playoffs

In this episode of Daily Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe kicks off with a deep discussion on the Detroit Lions' promising start to the NFL season, highlighting key players like David Montgomery, and the team's newfound offensive and defensive competence. We also touch on the Michigan Wolverines' challenging season, examining their recent game against Texas and the adjustments needed in the NIL era. The conversation shifts to the Detroit Tigers, celebrating their over .500 performance and the potentia...

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From Michigan to MLS // Detroit's big for NFL talent // Do Tigers City Connect jerseys connect?

Today's show has a special guest in Michigan native Steve Clark, goalkeeper for the Houston Dynamo in MLS. Before that, there's a lot to talk about this Monday around sports and Metro Detroit, and Fletcher Sharpe is in to help do it. 01:11 - The untimely and young passing of former U of M basketball player Darius Morris 02:58 - Do the new Tigers City Connect jerseys connect? Or are they a miss? 08:52 - Detroit high schools are the biggest source of NFL talent in the country. We discuss why p...

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Should pro players bet on sports, ever? // Tigers will have to step up to win division // DCFC wins again

Today Fletcher Sharpe is in and we do a bit of a preview of the NFL Draft event situation. Plus, we discuss whether professional players should bet on sports at all, and the growing importance of gambling to the business of sports. The Detroit Tigers may not be able to coast with a .500 record and win the American League Central as the Cleveland Guardians are showing to be a stronger team, so the Tigers will have to step up with their bats. And Fletcher went to the Detroit City FC match agains...

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Detroit sign talk, Belle Isle trash robot and Tigers early season review

The new Detroit sign on I-94 is the talk of the town, and Robin Runyan with Fletcher Sharpe is here joining Jer to do just that. Plus we get into a new trash robot on Belle Isle, and do kinda in-depth breakdown on what we think about the Detroit Tigers early in the season.  The rundown: 00:54 - New Detroit sign on 94, how are we feeling? How are you feeling? And it's stopping traffic 06:49 - Will the Belle Isle trash robot be welcomed? More on Urbanize Detroit: https://detroit.urbanize.c...

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Jim Leyland Hall of Fame love // Can the Pistons pull up? // Lions, Michigan talk

Hello and welcome back from the weekend. Today’s show is a busy one. 00:41 – Lions talk as they beat the Saints. There’s pluses and minuses. 08:43 – Michigan is going to face Alabama after crushing Iowa. Some first takes. 13:19 – The Pistons are losing a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Could be a record amoung of losing. What’s next? 18:48 – Jim Leyland, former Detroit Tigers manager, has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Well deserved, and we discuss. Feedback as always – dailyde...

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150 Days ‘til NFL Draft in Detroit // Maeda to Tigers // Michigan & Lions

The rundown: 01:13 – Fletcher Sharpe shares an amazing catch in High School Football 04:17 – Michigan wins and how they’re like Kintsugi pottery 12:33 – Lions lose on Thanksgiving. Should we be stressed? Do we need more out of Jared Goff? 17:04 – Amon-Ra St. Brown fined 5% of his salary. Is the physicality of the NFL changing? 20:40 – The Tigers reportedly sign pitcher and AL Cy Young runner-up Kenta Maeda. 23:20 – The NFL Detroit is coming to Detroit in 150 days. Jer and Fletche...

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Miggy retires as family // 12 Win Lions? // Detroit City disappoints

Mondays mean Fletcher Sharpe, and today’s episode is all sports because, well, Miguel Cabrera retiring is a big story. 00:28 – Miguel Cabrera is forever a Tiger, and him going to the front office keeps him family 06:39 – The Lions win at Lambeau and show up big in blue. We discuss a schedule that now looks like we might get 12 wins, if the winds blow right. Plus, Jameson Williams may come back sooner. 15:02 – Athough there’s a chance at the playoffs, the end of the season can’t come so...

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Eastern Market building saved // Doubts on big Detroit U of M project // Historic church demolished

Friend of the podcast Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us to talk all things development – and a little Miguel Cabrera. 02:40 – The building with a collapsed wall at Russell and Winder will be saved, and the businesses will be able to get their stuff out – which is huge and may save some of them. 04:20 – East Warren has a series of developments happening. We discuss a lot of what’s going on: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/looking-ahead-new-businesses-and-development-east-warr...

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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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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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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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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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Opening Day // Vernors as state pop? // Bus service changes + more

It's Opening Day! We talk about a number of stories around Metro Detroit, from bus service changes at SMART and DDOT, to a Grand Prix track concern, to a champion eater coming to Detroit to a link from a listener to petition to make Vernors the state pop. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for P...

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From pigeons to penthouses (ft. Robin Runyan)

Robin Runyan is here from Urbanize Detroit to talk local Detroit and Metro Detroit development. We touch on the Book Tower and many other projects. Before and after work at the Book Tower being done by Bedrock: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/photos-and-after-book-towers-historic-transformation Plus, the show ends with a little Tigers talk. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to s...