The D Brief: Recent Episodes
Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello
Meet the creatives shaping Detroit!
Detroit creatives can learn a lot from each other. The D Brief shares the stories of local artists and entertainers to educate and inspire others in the community. Hosts Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello interview Detroit actors, authors, brewers, chefs, comedians, curators, dancers, DJs, mixologists, musicians, storytellers, visual artists, and more.
Festivals can be an effective way for artists and entertainers to get exposure and build up a fan base — if they understand how the festival business works. Karen Delhey, spokesperson for the the Ann Arbor Art Fair and the Executive Director of the Guild of Artists and Artisans, offers five tips for artists looking to perform at festivals.
Instagram can be a powerful marketing tools for Detroit artists and entertainers…if you know how to use it properly. In this social webinar, Sadie Quagliotto of Hip in Detroit, manages social media accounts professionally for local organizations. She joins us to talk about the most common mistakes she sees with Instagram, and what you should do instead.
Sadie is the co-owner/director of Hip in Detroit, a local lifestyle brand that has helped capture everything that makes Detroit special. Over the last 10 years, Hip in Detroit has built up an organic base of followers and become a respected voice within the community through our blog, podcasts, videos, and interviews.
Sadie also manages social media and marketing for a variety of Detroit organizations and brands. She teaches others how to get the most out of their social media in private one-on-one sessions and in large class settings.
Now that technology has made it easy for anyone to create podcasts, blogs, and YouTube channels, there are more opportunities for exposure for creatives than ever before. When these opportunities arise, how do you give an interview that will win new fans? Local celebrity interviewer Greg Russell will show you how to be a fantastic interviewee.
Greg Russell has been a television and radio fixture in Detroit, Michigan for over 30 years. Greg is the host and producer of the syndicated television show, Movie Show Plus. Greg can also be seen weekly on Live In The D on Local 4 (NBC) Detroit. Greg Russell was also a celebrity interviewer for Getty Images Worldwide. He can also be heard on WJR a.m. 760 on the Paul W. Smith Show. He also has his own show on 910 AM the Superstation which also streams on iHeart radio. He is a celebrity contributor on the national shows Fortune Finds and Notorious which are both seen on Reelz Channel.
Greg is a two-time Emmy Award winner and has served as president of the National Academy of Television Arts (Emmy) for the state of Michigan. Greg has also been a board member for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) both nationally and locally.
The D Brief hosted Detroit's Big Shot talent competition in the fall of 2021. The contest featured musicians, comedians, actors, impressionists, burlesque dancers, sideshow performers, and more. Meet the performer who was crowned the champion: Beatboxer Stevie Soul.
The ability to improvise is an important skill for artists. Like all skills, it has to be developed through practice. Jazz musician and entrepreneur Jeff Ponders II talks to Seth and Becky about how artists can build their improvisational capabilities.
There are many different "lenses" that you can use when looking at the history of a city's culture. For example, you can look at Detroit's history through music, or food, or art. But a lens that people often overlook is cartography -- in other words, looking at Detroit through maps. Alex B. Hill is the Geographic Information Systems Director at Wayne State University and the Project Director of the Detroit Food Map Initiative. He joins Seth and Becky to talk about what unconventional maps can tell us about Detroit.
Over and over again, we hear Detroit artists ask how they can take their passion and turn it into a full-time business that provides a livable salary. Laura Khalil, host of the Brave by Design podcast and business consultant, talks to Seth and Becky about how artists can make this dream a reality.
Up and coming artists are constantly asking how they can get booked at festivals. Jaime Wilkins is the Entertainment Director and National Stage Production Manager for Jonathan Witz & Associates, and it's her job to put together the lineup for the annual Arts, Beats & Eats Festival in Royal Oak. We asked her what artists who want to get booked should know.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people, especially artists, to battle with depression. To deal with her anxiety, Catherine Tolbert-Wilson, a recent graduate of Central Michigan University, channeled her energy into the creation of the Good Day Selfie Museum in Ferndale. She talks to Seth and Becky about it.
New technologies are not only changing the way that people consume art, but are also changing the content of the art itself. Award-winning visual artist Wendy Popko designs and and paints outdoor murals. She joins Seth and Becky to talk about how virtual reality has opened up new possibilities for her art.
Often people are reluctant to try a new art form because it seems expensive or inaccessible to newbies. Javier Garcia, the Executive Director of Darkroom Detroit, talks to Seth and Becky about how he is welcoming new people to the art of photography.
Local artists always want to know how they can land a coveted slot performing at a festival. So what gets you the gig? And what turns bookers off? Kristin Lyn of the Hamtramck Music Fest explains what she looks for when putting together a lineup.
Some art forms are easy for newbies to embrace; other art forms can be intimidating for the uninitiated. Chuck Jackson Jr. is the Chairman of the Inclusion and Expansion Committee of the Michigan Wine Collaborative. He talks to Seth and Becky about how he's bringing more people -- and more diverse people -- into the world of wine drinking.
Some artists use their works to share their own stories. Others use their works to tell the stories of other people. Detroit photographer Scott Millington is in the latter category. He talks to Seth and Becky about the techniques he uses he uses to get his subjects to open up in ways that are candid and intimate.
Now free from prison, Detroit's infamous "White Boy Rick" is widely viewed as a victim of an overzealous criminal justice system and the FBI for whom he served as an informant. But that wasn't always the case. When he was sentenced to prison in 1988, Richard Wershe Jr. was incorrectly portrayed by the media as a drug kingpin.
Investigative reporter Scott Burnstein, a leading expert in organized crime, spent years researching and writing about Rick's plight. During that time, new forms of media launched, which made it possible for Scott to get Rick's real story out.
Scott wrote and produced the documentary film, "White Boy," which debuted at the Freep Film Festival in 2018. But it wasn't until the film premiered on Netflix during the pandemic that it brought international attention to the case. Scott joins Seth and Becky to talk about White Boy Rick and how new forms of media enabled the truth to come to light.
If you want to understand the current state of the Detroit arts scene, you need to know its history. Curator Malika N. Pryor is assembling an exhibition to tell the stories of two black women who were trailblazers in the Detroit arts community: Josephine Love and Dell Pryor. She talks to Seth and Becky about why their work was so important.
Greg Russell has interviewed hundreds of A-list celebrities like George Clooney, Denzel Washington, and Halle Berry for decades. What's the secret to conducting a fantastic interview? He tells Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
It's been tough to keep an existing business afloat during the pandemic -- imagine launching a new one! But Detroiter Lauren Facca did just that. She launched Harpy Liquor with the release of a limoncello based on her family's long-held recipe. And she did it while she being a full-time biomedical sciences student at Oakland University. She shares her story with Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
Some creatives excel in a well-established art forms. Others blaze a new trail. Professor Joo Won Park of Wayne State University is in the latter group. The computer musician, who won the Knight Arts Challenge Detroit and was awarded the Kresge Artist Fellowship in 2020, makes music from unusual instruments. He shares his sounds with Seth and Becky from The D Brief.
Former WDIV Local 4 anchorman Mort Crim is a Detroit broadcasting legend. His autobiography, Anchored: A Journalist's Search for the Truth, is out now. But during his conversation with Seth and Becky of The D Brief, he revealed a few more of his life secrets.
The COVID-19 pandemic gave many Detroiters enough down time to pursue creative endeavors. Teacher DaShuane Hawkins created a card game called It’s Up There: The Ultimate Detroit Drinking Game. She challenged Seth and Becky of The D Brief to play.
We know that the COVID-19 pandemic is a historic event that scholars will examine for decades to come. So how do we preserve stories and artifacts from the present to help future historians? Rebecca Salminen Witt, Chief Strategy And Marketing Officer for the Detroit Historical Society, joins Seth and Becky on The D Brief to talk about its new project, “Detroit Responds: Stories from the time of Covid-19.”
How do you train the next generation of Detroit artists and entertainers? Tim Finkel, a teacher by day and comedian by night, is teaching high school students the art of stand-up comedy at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle this summer. He shares his teaching tips with Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
The live event industry came to a standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic, as Detroit event producers were forced to cancel, postpone, or take their events virtual. What was it like to be an event producer during the pandemic? We asked one of the best. Jon Witz, the producer of Arts, Beats & Eats, the Winter Blast, and Rock 'n' Rides Royal Oak joins Seth and Becky on The D Brief.
These days, there's a lot of debate over what we should teach children in schools about American history. But pop culture -- from television to movies to music -- can also play an educational role. Ederique Goudia, co-founder of Taste the Diaspora Detroit, a food event series that focus on the African Diapsora, talks to Seth and Becky about how she's using food to share and celebrate history with people.
Detroit creatives can learn a lot from each other. The D Brief shares the stories of local artists and entertainers to educate and inspire others in the community.
Hosts Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello interview Detroit actors, authors, brewers, chefs, comedians, curators, dancers, DJs, mixologists, musicians, storytellers, visual artists, and more.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire Detroit food system, from restaurants to grocery stores to urban farms. In the second season of the Vegetarian Detroit podcast, host Jewell Dziendziel explored the local impact of the pandemic in detail. She talks to Seth and Becky of The D Brief about what she learned.
Often artists and entertainers want to cross into other disciplines: Painters look to try sculpting, comedians look to try acting, or actors look to try directing. But how do you make that leap? Ryan Wiese achieved a level of success as the guitarist for the Detroit band The Satin Peaches, but now he's channeling his creative energy into filmmaking with the short film Pack Co. He shares the story of this switch with Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
Cultural appropriation is a controversial topic in the world of arts and entertainment. When an art form or style has specific ethnic roots, when and how is it appropriate for people from other cultures to partake? Mapate Diop is the co-founder of DIOP, a company that makes streetwear inspired by the African Diaspora. He discusses the issue with Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
Who hasn't toiled away at their day job, all the while dreaming of quitting to pursue their artistic passion? Mike Ward walked away from an advertising career of over 40 years to become a folk singer/songwriter. He talks to Seth and Becky of The D Brief about how he did it.
Like many Detroit artists and entertainers, Melinda Anderson's living prior to the pandemic was entirely dependent on the live event industry. As the Creative Director of Studio M Detroit, she built art installations for festivals and other gatherings. When these events were canceled due to COVID-19, she was forced to reinvent her career. She shares the story with Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
Detroit chef Kiki Louya, founder of Folk and The Farmer's Hand, competed on season 18 of the reality TV competition, Top Chef, before her elimination in the fourth episode. She talks to Seth and Becky of The D Brief about what it was like to compete on the show during the COVID-19 pandemic.
While the number of women performing stand-up comedy has increased in the last few decades, there's still a long way to go before they reach parity with men. The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival at Planet Ant aims to both showcase and educate female comedians. Festival Producer Kate Holmes joins Seth and Becky on The D Brief to talk about the issues facing women in comedy.
When we talk about representation — seeing people who look like you on the stage or screen — we often talk about it in terms of one minority group. But Dearborn writer and director Mike Mosallam is a member of two minority communities. He had never seen his particular story told on film, so he decided to tell it himself in Breaking Fast. He talks to Seth and Becky about the importance of the project.
For over 30 years, Detroit stand-up comedian Steve Sabo made his living by touring comedy clubs. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced him off the road, he wrote a book about what not to do as a professional comedian. Many of those lessons pertain to other performing arts as well. He joined Seth and Becky on The D Brief to share some lessons.
Creatives sometimes struggle with sobriety, and the artistic lifestyle can make that challenge even more difficult to overcome. Detroit musician Greater Alexander, who was named the area's best songwriter by Metro Detroit in 2019, is using the money he's made composing for companies like Amazon, Jeep, and Dodge to build a residence for sober artists. He shares the story with Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
As immigration laws in the United States tightened, refugees were forced to get creative to find work here. When Mamba Hamissi and his wife, Nadia Nijimbere, fled Burundi, they had no intention of opening a restaurant. Now they're using their African eatery, Baobab Fare, to help other immigrants get a foothold in America. Mamba shares the story with Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
Artists often leave Detroit to further their career, heading to Hollywood or Nashville or New York City. Singer/songwriter Raye Williams did just that. Ironically, it was coming back home to Michigan that enabled her to take a leap forward. She shares her story with Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
Small, upscale spaces that rely on being packed with people have been hit hard during the pandemic. Sfumato is a boutique fragrance shop by day which turns into a cocktail bar called Castalia at night. Co-owner Kevin Peterson joins Seth and Becky on The D Brief to talk about how it's changing in response to the pandemic.
With the COVID-19 Pandemic in full swing, local arts and entertainment organizations have been forced to adapt by going digital. But art is one of those things that people like to see in person before purchasing. So how has the KO Gallery in Hamtramck, Michigan, pivoted? Co-founder Nick Pizaña explains to Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
How do you host a dance party when the COVID-19 pandemic has forced social distancing upon everyone? Sam Morykwas and his partner, DJ Seven Whales, figured out how to launch Wednesday Night Vibes, a weekly dance night using Zoom. Sam tells Seth and Becky of The D Brief how it all came together.
How do you expand your art from one medium into another? Sarey Ruden is a visual artist who turns misogynistic messages she receives from men through dating apps into works of art. But when she wanted to explore the issue even further, she crossed into the audio-only world of podcasting. She talks to Seth and Becky of The D Brief about what she learned in the transition.
As an Iraqi-American woman, Weam Namou didn't see stories that reflected her own in pop culture, so she wrote the novel Pomegranate. Now, she's tuning it into an indie film. She talks to Seth and Becky of The D Brief about the experience.
Arts & Scraps is a Detroit non-profit that works with schools to create educational programs involving arts and crafts with recycled materials. But what happened when schools closed and children couldn't come to the Arts & Scraps store? Executive Director Ang Adamiak joins Seth and Becky to talk about how the organization pivoted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 Pandemic is changing the way people think about how they use land — from where they work to how they travel. It's also causing restauranteurs to rethink how they use land. EastEats, a new restaurant voted Metro Detroit’s Best Outdoor Dining for 2021 by MLive, is Michigan’s first completely outdoor dining establishment. The co-owner, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, joins Seth and Becky on The D Brief to explain why its use of land is setting a precedent.
In early 2021, The Detroit Historical Society became the first major museum in the area to launch a podcast. Untold Detroit: Beer explores the rich history of brewing in America. The host of the podcast, Billy Wall-Winkel, joins Seth and Becky of The D Brief to talk about the process of creating the podcast.
Check out Untold Detroit: Beer wherever you get your podcasts!
Darren Shelton, Executive Director of Planet Ant in Hamtramck, talks about the history of the improvisational theatre and performing arts training center and how the organization is adapting to the pandemic.
Lee DeVito, Editor-in-Chief of the Metro Times, Detroit's alt-weekly paper, talks about the impact that COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter protests have had on the local art scene and local journalism.
Satori Shakoor, founder and producer of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers, joins Seth and Becky on the livestream to talk about her upcoming virtual storytelling event, “Black Men Count,” on Friday, June 19th.
Rochelle Riley, the Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Detroit and the former columnist at the Detroit Free Press, joins Seth and Becky to talk about the protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
The the Detroit arts and entertainment scene shut down, Seth and Becky decide to put the podcast on hiatus. But before they do, they talk to longtime friend and contributor Bailey Sisoy Isgoro (now Moore) of Detroit History Tours to see if the past can offer any clues about what the future holds for the Motor City.
Gray Graff, music journalist for the Oakland Press and Billboard magazine, returns to the show to talk about how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the Detroit live music scene.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, author of Healing Politics and host of the America Dissected podcast, calls Seth and Becky as they record one of their final shows before the Michigan lockdown to talk about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Detroit.
Before she was a successful Detroit restauranteur, Ping Ho of Marrow and The Royce was an executive with Warner Music Group, where she negotiated high-level deals with digital music companies. Seth and Becky ask her what local musicians need to know to succeed in the music biz.
Restauranteur Ping Ho of Marrow and The Royce rejoins Seth and Becky on the podcast to learn about supporting local businesses on All Things Detroit Day.
Ping Ho, the owner of Marrow and The Royce, and a partner in Mink, returns to the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about her efforts to support women and minorities in the restaurant business.
Ping Ho, the owner of Marrow and The Royce, and a partner in Mink, talks about what brought her to Detroit for a second career as a restauranteur.
Casaundra Freeman is one of the rare Michiganders who makes a living in local theatre. How does she do it? We find out.
Casaundra Freeman, director of The Puppeteer at the Detroit Repertory Theatre, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast. Also, Mark Kurlyandchik, restaurant critic for the Detroit Free Press, calls in to talk about the best new restaurants in the city.
Actress and Director Casaundra Freeman talks about how she entered the world of voiceover and narration and what tricks of the trade she has learned.
Casaundra Freeman, the director of The Puppeteer at the Detroit Repertory Theatre, joins Seth and Becky to talk about the theatre scene in metro Detroit.
Nya Marshall, owner of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails, talks about how her career took an unexpected turn and she became a restauranteur.
Nya Marshall of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails rejoins Seth and Becky on the podcast as they talk to Mark Stryker about his new book on the history of Orchestra Hall in Detroit.
Nya Marshall, owner of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails, talks to Seth and Becky about her quest to build a restaurant that supports the local community.
Nya Marshall, owner of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails, talks about how she transformed a vacant building in the East Village into a vibrant restaurant serving the community.
Detroit comedian Zach Martina joins Seth and Becky for a final day on the podcast. Actress Jessy Hodges talks about her role on the new NBC sitcom Indebted and why she's thankful she launched her career in the Midwest.
Stand-up comedian Zach Martina joins Seth and Becky as they learn about the Motown Musician Accelerator from the program's director, Suai Kee.
Stand-up comedian Zach Martina talks about how he balances a family with young kids and a career that keeps him on the road and performing at night. His new album, Not The Worst Dad, is out now.
Stand-up comic Zach Martina joins Seth and Becky to discuss the physicality of comedy, as well as his impersonation of Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia.
Asia Hamilton returns to the podcast to explain what the Detroit Entertainment Commission does and how it can help local artists and entertainers.
How are different arts organizations around Detroit celebrating Black History Month? Edward Foxworth of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History talks about their exhibits, and Asia Hamilton discusses the HAIRarchy exhibit at the Norwest Gallery of Art.
How do you take a great photo? We asked photographer Asia Hamilton of Detroit's Norwest Gallery of Art.
Photographer Asia Hamilton is the founder and director of the Norwest Gallery of Art in Detroit. She talks to Seth and Becky about what goes into launching a gallery, and the curation of its current exhibit, HAIRarchy.
Happy Valentine's Day! Carlos Parisi, host of the SandwichTalk podcast, rejoins Seth and Becky to sample some of the other podcasts that Planet Ant in Hamtramck has to offer.
Detroit food entrepreneur Carlos Parisi returns to the podcast, and Bailey Sisoy Isgoro of the Detroit History Club dishes on the snowstorm of 1965, J. Dilla, and historical African-American Detroiters that everyone should know.
Carlos Parisi, host of the Sandwich Talk podcast and the Detroit Digest video series, talks about what it takes to make compelling digital content about food.
Carlos Parisi, the producer of the Khana and Swerve pop-up dining experiences, joins Seth and Becky to talk about what it takes to produce a successful pop-up.
Sadie Quagliotto of the website Hip in Detroit joins Seth and Becky as they learn about Detroit's history of ping pong diplomacy from Mal Lang of Pong Detroit.
Sadie Quagliotto of the website Hip in Detroit joins Seth and Becky on the podcast, while Nick Britsky of NickDrinks.com talks about the impact of Dry January on Detroit bars.
Sadie Quagliotto of the Hip in Detroit lifestyle website joins Seth and Becky to talk about how the city has evolved in the eight years that she has been blogging about it.
Sadie Quagliotto, half of the team behind the lifestyle website Hip in Detroit, joins Seth and Becky to talk about how upcoming artists and entertainers should use social media to market themselves.
Singer and WDIV Local 4 News morning anchor Evrod Cassimy returns for a final day with Seth and Becky on the podcast. Also, a sampling of the new podcast, "In Good Co. Detroit."
Singer and WDIV Local 4 News morning anchor Evrod Cassimy rejoins Seth and Becky on the podcast. They speak with Steve Johnson of Motor City Brew Tours about the selling and closing of local craft breweries.
Singer and WDIV Local 4 News morning anchor Evrod Cassimy returns to the podcast to talk with Seth and Becky about what he's learned about juggling multiple public personas.
Singer and morning news anchor Evrod Cassimy returns to the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about his latest album, Just Evrod. He opens up about how he got to know the city of Detroit when he first arrived.
Comedian Josh Adams is back. Josh, Seth, and Becky check out season 4 of WDIV's Shattered podcast, which focuses on Jimmy Hoffa.
Comedian Josh Adams returns to chat with Seth and Becky about the improvisational nature of his stand-up comedy, and the work involved in taking his art to the next level.
Josh Adams, named Michigan's "Funniest Undiscovered Comedian" by Thrillist, returns to the podcast talk to Seth and Becky about his decision to move out to Los Angeles to take his comedy career to the next level.
Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello return with all new episodes of The D Brief podcast, focusing on the Detroit arts and entertainment scene. Ann Delisi, host of Essential Music on 101.9 WDET, joins them to talk about the Detroit artists she's excited about in 2020.
Replay: Courtney Burkett, the Co-Founder and Co-Producing Artistic Director of Detroit Public Theatre, talks about the upcoming 48-Hour film festival, the Shakespeare in Prison program, and what the theatre has in store for its fifth season. Plus, Michigan writer Noah Haidle calls in to talk about his play Birthday Candles heading to Broadway.
Replay: Mark Stryker, author of the new book Jazz From Detroit and the former arts critic and reporter for the Detroit Free Press, joins Seth and Becky to talk about the unique history of jazz in the Motor City.
Replay: Allee Willis, the Detroit songwriter behind legendary hits like Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" and the Rembrandt's "I'll Be There for You," passed away at the end of 2019. Becky Scarcello spoke to her in 2018.
Replay: Melody Baetens has assumed the mantle of restaurant critic for the Detroit News, but she's been with the paper for many years. She drops by the podcast to talk food, drink, and music with Seth and Becky.
Replay: Brian Lindsay, co-owner of the pedal pub company HandleBar Detroit, talks about how the biking and beer drinking tour company came to be.
Replay: Chefs John Vermiglio and Josef Giacomino of Grey Ghost join Seth and Becky to talk about their restaurant in Detroit's Brush Park neighborhood as well as their neighborhood bar Second Best.
Replay: Dale Hughes, the Executive Director of the Detroit Fitness Foundation and the man behind the Lexus Velodrome, stops by the podcast to tell us about Detroit's cycling scene.
Replay: Carmen Harlan, the legendary Detroit news anchor whose career included a 38-year run at WDIV, drops by the podcast to tell Seth and Becky about her new venture: The Carmen Harlan Collection clothing line. She talks about bearing the Olympic torch, reporting from President Obama's inauguration, calling for Kwame Kilpatrick's resignation, and whether or not she believes in ghosts.
Replay: Jason Hall, the founder of RiDetroit and the founder of Slow Roll Detroit, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about biking in Detroit.
Replay: Kate Williams, the Executive Chef and Owner of the James Beard Award-nominated restaurant Lady of the House in Corktown stops by the podcast. She talks to Seth and Becky about what it's like to cook at the James Beard House, her Candy Bar in the Siren Hotel, and her diner, Karl's.
Replay: Rifino Valentine, President and Founder of Valentine Distilling Company in Ferndale, drops by the podcast to talk spirits with Becky and Seth.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, former executive director of the Detroit Health Department and Michigan gubernatorial candidate, joins Seth and Becky to talk about his new podcast, America Dissected.
Rebecca Salminen Witt of the Detroit Historical Society joins Seth and Becky to talk about the ongoing renovations at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, including the upcoming Bourbon and Bowties fundraiser.
Replay: Every October, thousands of costumed guests descend upon Detroit's Masonic Temple for Theatre Bizarre, the annual Halloween masquerade party. The event's creator, John Dunivant, talks to Seth Resler about its illegal roots, what it goes into pulling off this spectacular production, and how Star Wars inspired him.
Replay: Chef Max Hardy of River Bistro and COOP talks about returning to Detroit to launch restaurants after being a personal chef for NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire and a stint on the Food Network's 'Chopped.'
Replay: Ferndale's Josh Malerman is the author of Bird Box, the bestselling novel-turned-Netflix movie starring Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich. He's also the singer and guitarist for the band The High Strung.
Replay: Stephen Roginson, co-owner of Batch Brewing in Corktown, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about Detroit craft beer.
David Carleton, co-owner of Mindfield, talks about the purchase and renovation of the historic G.A.R. Building in downtown Detroit, including the artifacts that were discovered in the building.
Tony Muggs of the band The Muggs and Dude returns to talk with Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit this week, including the best cheap eats downtown and where to celebrate Oktoberfest. Also, Seth talks to William Smith of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy about the first ever Smoke on the Riverfront festival.
Tony Muggs of the bands The Muggs and Dude joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening this week, including Kid Rock's latest controversy and Dave Coulier's return to town. Plus, Nick Britsky of NickDrinks.com celebrates International Canned Cocktail Day.
Adriel Thornton, one of the organizers of Dally in the Alley, joins Seth and Becky to talk about this festival that's been happening in Cass Corridor for more than four decades.
Shanley Pearl of the popular foodie Instagram account Hungry in Detroit returns to the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in the city, including the Olga's sandwich recipe contest and the Motor City Comedy Festival. Also, Amani Olu, co-founder of Detroit Art Week, calls in to talk about what's happening in the local arts scene.
Shanley Pearl of the popular foodie Instagram account Hungry in Detroit joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's going on in the city, including the new music grant named for J Dilla, the Detroit conference about UFOs and paranormal activity, and the Detroit Youth Choir's hot streak.
Just in time for the Detroit Jazz Festival, Mark Stryker, author of the new book Jazz From Detroit and the former arts critic and reporter for the Detroit Free Press, joins Seth and Becky to talk about the unique history of jazz in the Motor City.
Seth and Beck are back to talk about what's happening in Detroit. including the new restaurants at the top of the RenCen. Also, WDET's Ann Delisi calls in to talk about the Detroit Jazz Festival.
Seth and Becky discuss the week in Detroit, including your Labor Day weekend options, the new Motown documentary, and Detroit's presence at the Podcast Movement conference.
Replay: Actor Marc Evan Jackson is known for his role as Shawn on The Good Place and Kevin Cozner on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. But he has deep roots in the Detroit improvisational comedy community, both as an alumni of Second City Detroit and as the co-founder of The Detroit Creativity Project, a non-profit that uses improv to teach Detroit students. Marc will performing a two-man improv show with Paul F. Tompkins at The Fillmore on Friday, January 25th, to raise money for the charity.
While Seth and Becky are on vacation this week, hear some recommendations from past guests, including Rifino Valentine of Valentine Distilling Company, legendary WDIV news anchor Carmen Harlan, and Brian Lindsay, co-owner of Handlebar Detroit.
Robin Kinnie, President of Motor City Woman internet radio and podcast studios, meets up with Seth at the Podcast Movement conference to talk about her network of Detroit-based shows.
Kelly Rossi, the Executive Director of Boxfest, returns to the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit this week, including a new food show and the best local summer beers.
Kelly Rossi, the Executive Director of Boxfest, the festival for female-identifying directors, joins the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit this week, including Michigan Comic Con, Big Sean's big weekend, and Kristen Bell's efforts to support teachers.
The Detroit Improv Festival is in full effect in Detroit this weekend. One of the organizers, Michael Smith, joins Seth and Becky to talk about the art of impovisational comedy.
Luke Castle of the Royal Starr Film Festival and the Royal Starr Arts Institute returns to talk to Seth and Becky about what's going on in Detroit. Also, Detroit's Chief Storyteller, Aaron Foley, calls in to offer his take on the Democratic debate in the city.
Luke Castle, President of the Royal Starr Arts Institute and the Royal Starr Film Festival joins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including Bernie Sanders' nail salon date with Cardi B, comedian J Chris Newberg's homecoming, and the golden shipping container that lets you talk to people around the world.
Chef Genevieve Vang of Bangkok96 Street Food at the Detroit Shipping Company and Bangkok96 in Dearborn is having quite a year: she was a James Beard Award semi-finalist and was named "Chef of the Year" by Eater Detroit. She stops by the podcast to talk about her Hmong roots, her time in Paris, and how her first year with a restaurant in Detroit proper has changed her life.
Yasmeen Kadouh, co-host of the Dearborn Girl, returns to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit this week, including the end of the city's restaurant boom and Grandma Techno's new photo book.
Yasmeen Kadouh, co-host of the Dearborn Girl podcast, joins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit (and Dearborn) this week, including the Democratic national debates, the new Big Sean video, and a recap of the MoPop music festival.
Dabls, founder of the MBAD African Bead Museum, drops by to talk to Seth and Becky about African beads, the history of the museum, and how it brings people together.
While Seth and Becky are off, you should go buy some popsicle sticks and a jar so you can take the Detroit Popsicle Stick Challenge.
Melody Baetens has assumed the mantle of restaurant critic for the Detroit News, but she's been with the paper for many years. She drops by the podcast to talk food, drink, and music with Seth and Becky.
Seth and Becky hereby throw down the gauntlet and urge their listeners to take the Popsicle Stick Challenge.
Courtney Burkett, the Co-Founder and Co-Producing Artistic Director of Detroit Public Theatre, talks about the upcoming 48-Hour film festival, the Shakespeare in Prison program, and what the theatre has in store for its fifth season. Plus, Michigan writer Noah Haidle calls in to talk about his play Birthday Candles heading to Broadway.
Staci Lichterman of Detroit Cocktail Camp talks about how she's spreading her love of cocktails and mixology throughout the Motor City.
Brian Lindsay, co-owner of the pedal pub company HandleBar Detroit, talks about how the biking and beer drinking tour company came to be.
Singer Ben Sharkey rejoins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including RoboCop's new role hawking fried chicken and the best place to get ribs in the Motor City. Also, Bailey Sisoy Isgoro of the Detroit History Club talks about the 4th of July in Detroit over the years.
Singer Ben Sharkey joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including ways to celebrate the 4th of July, Jack White's hilarious lack of a heroin addiction, and where to see radio host Foolish perform.
Tim McKay, president of the Corktown Experience, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about the history of Detroit's oldest neighborhood, including the impact of the ballpark's move, the demise of the train station, and the arrival of Slows Bar BQ. He also discusses the effort to revive one of the neighborhood's oldest surviving structures, the Workers Row House.
Director, actress, and Coordinator of Youth Programs at the The Charles H. Wright Museum Yolanda Jack rejoins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk more about what's happening in Detroit, including the opening of the city's first Nepalese dumpling restaurant, the best burger in the city, and Sesame Street's visit to Detroit. Plus, Ann Delisi of WDET calls in to talk about the closing of the Palace in Auburn Hills.
Director and actress Yolanda Jack joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including the Detroit Youth Choir's appearance on America's Got Talent, the new skating park on the water, and the arrest of a mural artist.
Sean Patrick, co-owner of the Willis Show Bar in Cass Corridor joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about the venue, the process of opening a club in Detroit, and DJing for Prince.
Actress / writer / director / producer Naytarsha Berry of Berry Good Entertainment returns for a second day on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including the world's largest food truck rally, the Michigan play that's headed to Broadway, and the Hollywood stars from Detroit with new movies and TV shows.
Actress / writer / director / producer Naytarsha Berry of Berry Good Entertainment joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including Iggy Pop's coffee, the Michigan Sneaker Xchange, and a new garden on Belle Isle.
Tony Roko, the artist behind the Atwater Beer labels and many of the works in the Foundation Hotel, talks to Seth and Becky about how he was discovered working in a Ford plant, painting works for Jay Leno and Lady Gaga, and the plans to transform the Plymouth Mill into an art space.
Michael Benghiat of Front Porch: A Day of Music in Ferndale returns to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit this week. Plus, Mark Kurlyandchik, the restaurant critic for the Detroit Free Press, calls in to offer some Father's Day suggestions.
Michael Benghiat, the Founder and Executive Producer of Front Porch: A Day of Music in Ferndale, joins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including Bob Seger's final shows, ways to celebrate Father's Day in the city, and the award winning plan for Midtown.
Detroit comedian Bill Bushart, who is headlining at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak this weekend, joins Seth on the podcast. They talk about his comedy influences, his writing process, and the stand-up comedy classes that he teaches.
Dave Serio, the Educator & Public Programming Specialist at the Arab American National Museum and the producer of the Arab Film Festival, talks about this year's festival.
Stand-up comedian Brad Wenzel returns to Michigan to headline at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak this weekend. He talks to Seth about what it's like to perform on Conan O'Brien, how he got started in Detroit, and the community of Motor City comics in Los Angeles.
Meltdown, the afternoon DJ on 101. WRIF in Detroit, shares memories of his departed colleague, Mike Clark, of the Drew and Mike morning show. He also shares his favorite albums, his favorite rock star moments, and how he got started in radio.
Chefs John Vermiglio and Josef Giacomino of Grey Ghost join Seth and Becky to talk about their restaurant in Detroit's Brush Park neighborhood as well as their neighborhood bar Second Best.
Stand-up comedian Shane Dials returns to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit, including the gentrification art in Eastern Market and Shepard Fairey's return to the Motor City. Also, cocktail culture expert Nick Britsky on Detroit's best rooftop bars.
Stand-up comedian Shane Dials joins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including the Movement music festival, the Civil War Remembrance at Greenfield Village, and Freep columnist Rochelle Riley's new job.
Detroit Vineyards co-founder and owner Blak Kownacki, along with Community Affairs Coordinator Thomas Roberes, talk to Seth and Becky about the opening of the first vineyard in the Motor City in over 60 years.
The Executive Director of Arts & Scraps, Ang Adamiak, returns to joine Seth and Becky to talk about more Detroit happenings, including the cannabis dinner party trend and the offensive movie set in Detroit.
Ang Adamiak, Executive Director of Arts & Scraps, joins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including the announcement of the Jazz Festival lineup, the Comedy Castle's new podcast, and the future of the Heidelberg Project.
Paul Riser Jr., the Director of Detroit Urban Solutions for TechTown, joins Seth and Becky to talk about the Motown Musician Accelerator program designed to help launch the careers of Detroit musicians in conjunction with Motown Records, the Motown Museum, Capitol Records, and Gener8tor.
Stand-up comedian Tonya Murray joins Seth and Becky again to talk all things Detroit, including the city's lack of rooftop bars. Also, movie man Greg Russell talks about the future of Marvel movies after Avengers: Endgame.
Detroit comedian Tonya Murray joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including the big summer concert shows and the city's Tony Award nominees.
Josh Wakely, the creator of the Netflix cartoon Motown Magic, talks about how his Detroit-inspired children's show came to be.
Liz Parker of the Yes/No Detroit once again joins Seth and comedian Mike Geeter to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including the upcoming immigrant storytelling event at Planet Ant and the debate over cashless restaurants. Also, David Kiley of Encore Michigan calls in to talk about the state of theatre in Detroit.
Liz Parker of the Yes No Detroit blog joins Seth and Mike Geeter to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including the Detroit Music Awards, Detroit's connection to Thanos from The Avengers: Endgame, and Jack White's honorary degree.
John Sauvé, the artist behind the orange Man in the City sculptures that can be found on rooftops throughout the city of Detroit, talks about the project and how he gets kids involved with art.
Stand-up comedian Simply Shanell returns to hang out with Seth and Becky and talk about everything Detroit, including Highland Park's new bar, Valentine Distilling's efforts to save the planet, and the new comedy club at Planet Ant in Hamtramck.
Stand-up comedian Simply Shanell joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including the Detroit Music Awards, Motown's 60th anniversary, and the Detroit filmmakers that are addressing injustice.
Evrod Cassimy, the morning and noon news anchor on WDIV / Local 4, joins Seth to talk about his new R&B album, "Newzic."
Food blogger Jewell Dziendizel of The Bite Tonight blog is back to talk with Seth and comedian Alana Gonzalez about what's happening in Detroit this week. Also, WDET's Ann Delisi calls in to talk about the ten year anniversary of her show, Essential Music.
Blogger Jewell Dziendziel join Seth and comedian Alana Gonzalez on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including Mike Posner's trek across America, a tribute to cult horror host The Ghoul, and the most binge-watched TV show in Michigan.
Jason Hall, the founder of RiDetroit and the founder of Slow Roll Detroit, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about biking in Detroit.
More of our favorite guests return to offer up Rapid-Fire Recommendations, including Chef Kate Williams of Lady of the House in Corktown, The Moth host Alex Trajano, stand-up comedian Josh Adams, and Dan Riley of Axle Brewing Co.
Mark Ridley of Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak is celebrating 40 years in the business of stand-up comedy. He shares memories with Seth Resler, including early days in the careers of Tim Allen and Dave Coulier.
Hear some of our favorite guests offer up Rapid-Fire Recommendations, including former WDIV News Anchor Carmen Harlan, Bird Box Author Josh Malerman, stand-up comedian Dave Landau, and Stephen Roginson of Batch Brewing in Corktown.
Kyle Sweeney and Madison Reitzel, the owners of the board game shop Loaded Die in Ferndale, talk about their gaming events.
Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello take a break from talking about the Detroit arts and entertainment scene to talk about the art of podcasting. They talk about who listens to podcasts, what's led to podcasting's growth, and how the medium can benefit arts and entertainment organizations.
Mike Ransom, the owner and chef behind Ima, which was just named 'Restaurant of the Year' by the Detroit Free Press, talks about his Japanese noodle houses in Corktown and Madison Heights.
The guitarist and singer for the Gasoline Gypsies, Caleb Malooley, returns to the podcast to talk about everything happening in Detroit, including Grandma Techno's Kickstarter campaign, Indian dance at Music Hall, and new restaurants in Jefferson Chalmers. Plus, Bailey Sisoy Isgro of Detroit History Tours talks about Women's History Month and the Nain Rouge.
Caleb Malooley, singer and guitarist for the rock band the Gasoline Gypsies, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including the passing of Mr. Rhythm, the new Red Wings documentary, and a celebration of marriage at the Charles Wright Museum.
Dan Riley, the President of Axle Brewing and the Livernois Tap in Ferndale, drops by the podcast to talk about the history of the beer and the beer hall.
Detroit comedian Paolo Busignani returns to the podcast to continue talking about what's happening in Detroit, including the city's new interactive restaurant health code violation database and the drag queen roast battle coming to town. Plus, music writer Gary Graff calls in to dish on Alice Cooper's new Detroit-based album.
Comedian Paolo Busignani joins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including the Mo Pop music festival, the World Series of Bowling, and the Detroit Sound Conservancy.
Mary Ann Wilkinson, the new Executive Director of The Scarab Club in Detroit, talks about the long, rich history of the art club and what the future has in store for it.
Singer Apropos returns to the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit, including: season 2 of the Detroit History Podcast, Detroit Roller Derby at the Masonic Temple, and James Beard Award nominees from Michigan.
Singer Apropos joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including: Jack White's campaign to restore the Historic Hamtramck Stadium, the Motown Mic spoken word competition, and the Empty Bowls Detroit fundraiser at Eastern Market.
Shannon Cason, a champion storyteller who has been featured on The Moth and Snap Judgement, and hosts his own podcasts, Homemade Stories and The Trouble, drops by the podcast to talk about the art of storytelling.
Stand-up comedian Josh Adams returns to the podcast to talk all things Detroit with Seth and Becky, including: the Autorama controversy, Paczki Day, and the Oscar voiceover talent from Oak Park. Plus, two Tony-recognized producers talk about the upcoming performance of "Follow the Trail of Dead Russians" with Detroit Public Theatre at MOCAD.
Josh Adams, the stand-up comic that Thrillist recently named the "Best Undiscovered Comedian in Michigan," joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including: the 20th anniversary of Eminem's Slim Shady LP, Detroit's new beach, and a pub crawl facing backlash. Plus, local movie man Greg Russell offers his take on the Oscars.
Cyrus Tetteh is one of two official photographers for the city of Detroit and the man behind the Neighborhood Natives exhibit currently on display at the Detroit Public Library. He talks to Seth and Becky about photographing famous Detroiters and capturing all 211 Detroit neighborhoods.
Four-time Detroit Music Award winner Pete Peltier returns to the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit, including: the return of Detroit's celebrity chefs, the peep show in Hamtramck, and everyone's favorite Detroit murder. Plus, Detroit's Chief Storyteller Aaron Foley checks in.
Pete Peltier, the singer and guitarist for Mainstreet Soul, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including: Bob Seger's final Detroit concerts, burning a stuntman alive to honor Nicolas Cage, and a cartoon about Motown.
Carmen Harlan, the legendary Detroit news anchor whose career included a 38-year run at WDIV, drops by the podcast to tell Seth and Becky about her new venture: The Carmen Harlan Collection clothing line. She talks about bearing the Olympic torch, reporting from President Obama's inauguration, calling for Kwame Kilpatrick's resignation, and whether or not she believes in ghosts.
Like cocktails? Nick Britsky, the cocktail connoisseur behind the website NickDrinks.com and the producer of Detroit's first-ever beverage competition, the Golden Jigger, returns to the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit. Also, Mark Ridley of the Comedy Castle in Royal Oak celebrates 40 years in the business.
Nick Britsky, the cocktail connoisseur behind the website NickDrinks.com and the producer of Detroit's first-ever beverage competition, the Golden Jigger, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit. Also, Ann Delisi of WDET discusses the Detroit tributes at the Grammys.
Ferndale's Josh Malerman is the author of Bird Box, the bestselling novel-turned-Netflix movie starring Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich. He's also the singer and guitarist for the band The High Strung.
Tazeen Ayub, host of the Digging Deeper podcast, returns for a second day to talk about what's happening in Detroit. Also, Steve Johnson of Motor City Brew Tours has an update on the local beer scene.
Tazeen Ayub, host of the Digging Deeper podcast, joins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit, including Winter Blast, new exhibits at MOCAD, and Diana Ross at the Grammys.
Alex Trajano, the host of the Detroit chapter of The Moth, the monthly storytelling event at the Marble Bar, drops by the podcast. He tells Seth and Becky about the Michigan storytelling scene, the secret to a good story, and how podcasts have improved the art of storytelling.
Kate Williams, the Executive Chef and Owner of the James Beard Award-nominated restaurant Lady of the House in Corktown stops by the podcast. She talks to Seth and Becky about what it's like to cook at the James Beard House, her Candy Bar in the Siren Hotel, and what we can expect when Karl's opens later this year.
Artist Sarey Ruden returns to the podcast to talk with Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit. Plus, Encore Michigan Publisher and Editor David Kiley calls in to talk about what's happening in the Detroit theatre scene.
Artist Sarey Ruden joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about her artistic renditions of online dating messages. Also, actor Marc Evan Jackson talks about his upcoming improv performance at The Fillmore in support of The Detroit Creativity Project.
Jon Witz, the producer of Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekends, talks about what's new with the event in 2019, including expanding the festival to four free weekends in downtown Detroit.
Magician Jasen Magic returns for a second episode recorded in front of a live audience at B. Nektar Meadery in Ferndale.
Magician Jasen Magic joins Seth and Becky to talk all things Detroit as they broadcast live from B. Nektar Meadery in Ferndale.
Stephen Roginson, co-owner of Batch Brewing in Corktown, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about Detroit craft beer.
In advance of his headlining debut at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle., stand-up comedian Mike Geeter returns to the podcast.
Stand-up comedian Mike Geeter returns to the podcast to talk about what's going on in the Detroit arts and entertainment scene with Seth and Becky.
In this episode replay, Karen Dybis, the author of Secret Detroit: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, stops by the podcast to talk about her new book.
In the episode replay, Emily T. Gail, the co-creator of the Say Nice Things About Detroit movement, stops by to share her story. She talks about owning a boutique retail and eatery at Corner of Congress and Shelby in the 70s, organizing Detroit foot races in the 80s, and revitalizing the Say Nice Things About Detroit brand over the last decade.
In this episode replay, Dale Hughes, the Executive Director of the Detroit Fitness Foundation and the man behind the Lexus Velodrome, stops by the podcast to tell us about Detroit's cycling scene. We talk about biking without brakes, the different types of bike races, and how to steal a velodrome.
While Seth and Becky head out for the holidays, enjoy another collection of guests offering up their favorite spots around Detroit.
Seth & Becky are on vacation this week. Enjoy this collection of guests offering up their favorite spots around Detroit!
Rifino Valentine, President and Founder of Valentine Distilling Company in Ferndale, drops by the podcast to talk spirits with Becky and Seth.
Stand-up comedian Sam Rager returns to the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week. Also, movie man Greg Russell talks about the 2018 Detroit Film Critic Society Awards.
Stand-up comedian Sam Rager joins Becky and Seth on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including Disney's Aladdin, Michigan bands nominated for the Grammys, and Lyft's most popular Detroit dropoff destinations.
Joel Fragomeni, who teaches the Advanced Stand-Up Comedy Class at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast. They talk about Joel's adventures as ICP's Upchuck the Clown, the first comedian to launch a podcast, and performing at a Home Depot Christmas party.
Dan Merritt, co-owner of Dearborn's Green Brain Comics, returns to the podcast discuss everything happening in Detroit with Seth and Becky.
Dan Merritt, the co-owner of Green Brain Comics in Dearborn, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including the 1001 Laughs Comedy Festival and a haunted Fire Museum in Ypsilanti.
Aaron Foley, the City of Detroit's Chief Storyteller, the man heading up The Neighborhoods website, and the author of How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass, shares his views on the city's renaissance. We discuss his rise as a journalist, his view on the loss of Detroit's Amazon headquarters bid, and where to find some of the best places to eat. (Original Release Date: 7/19/18)
Detroit Trombonist Matt Martinez returns to join Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week.
Detroit Trombonist Matt Martinez joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week. They discuss his upcoming performance in the Book of Mormon, playing for the wedding of news anchor Carmen Harlan's son, and performing as part of Aretha Franklin's last concert in her hometown.
To celebrate the holiday season, we've asked several of our local podcast contributors for gift recommendations. Here's how you can support Detroit businesses and artisans as you shop for your friends and family.
Lance Kawas, director of Revenge of the Mask, returns to the podcast to talk about what's happening around Detroit.
Lance Kawas, the Michigan-based director and producer of Revenge of the Mask, a new short film based on the Dark Horse comic, joins us on the podcast to talk about what's happening around Detroit.
David Kiley, the Publisher and Editor of Encore Michigan, drops by the podcast to talk about the metro Detroit theatre scene.
Mark Kurlyandchik, restaurant critic for the Detroit Free Press, and Robert Allen, the Freep beer columnist, join us again for our live show at Eastern Market Brewing Company. Dayne Bartscht of Eastern Market Brewing Company tells us about his brewery's first year in business.
Mark Kurlyandchik, restaurant critic for the Detroit Free Press, and Robert Allen, the Freep beer columnist, join us for our first live show at Eastern Market Brewing Company. Stand-up comedian Mike Geeter also returns to the podcast as a special guest.
Detroit rapper Champtown, the founder of Straight Jacket Records, talks about his new documentary film, The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop, narrated by Chuck D of Public Enemy. He discusses the early days of Eminem's and Kid Rock's careers, his beefs with Esham and Proof, and the legacy of J Dilla.
Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist Saxappeal joins us again to talk about what's happening around the Motor City.
Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist Saxappeal joins the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week.
Tommy LeRoy, the Technical Director and one of the four co-founders of the Go Comedy! Improve Theater in Ferndale joins Seth and Becky for a live show.
TV and film costumer Renee Allen has dressed some of the biggest names to come to Detroit, including Jack White. She also owns Retro Girls, featuring usherettes wearing fashions from the 1940s. She joins the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week.
TV and film costumer Renee Allen has dressed some of the biggest names to come to Detroit, including Jack White. She also owns Retro Girls, featuring usherettes wearing fashions from the 1940s. She joins the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week.
Drummer and percussionist Juuni is one of the organizers of D.Cipher, a "music mastermind collective" that aims to grow Detroit's music economy by helping musicians networks, learn, and perform. He drops by the podcast to talk about the organization, as well as his bands, ONEFREQ and the Gabriel Brass Band.
Director, actor, and musician Travis Reiff returns to the podcast to talk about everything that's happening in Detroit this week, including teal pumpkins, hand-crafted guitars, and a slasher play at the Charles H. Wright Museum.
Director, actor, and musician Travis Reiff joins the podcast to talk about everything that's happening in Detroit this week, including Snoop Dogg's musical, a Detroit-area actress in Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House, and a street named for Bob Seger. Also, 101.1 WRIF's afternoon DJ Meltdown shares his favorite memories of Mike Clark from the Drew and Mike show.
Earlier this year, Brandon Zarb left his role as the chef behind Imperial and Public House in Ferndale to become a paraprofessional educator at Rising Stars Academy in Centerline, where he teaches students with mental disabilities to work with food. He join us to tell us about his journey.
Detroit stand-up comedian Mike Green has been making audiences laugh for over three decades. He joins the podcast to talk about his new comedy club in Waterford, One Night Stan's. Also, Ann Delisi of WDET checks in with a musical update.
Chef Max Hardy of River Bistro and COOP talks about returning to Detroit to launch restaurants after being a personal chef for NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire and a stint on the Food Network's 'Chopped.'
Detroit rapper and hip hop ambassador Mahogany Jones joins the podcast as we preview the Erebus haunted house, Zoo Boo, the Game of Thrones concert experience, Evil Dead: The Musical, and more.
Every October, thousands of costumed guests descend upon Detroit's Masonic Temple for Theatre Bizarre, the annual Halloween masquerade party. The event's creator, John Dunivant, talks to Seth Resler about its illegal roots, what it goes into pulling off this spectacular production, and how Star Wars inspired him.
The Heidelberg Project's CEO / President, Jenenne Whitfield, talks about the project's 30+ year history, founder Tyree Guyton's plans to dismantle it as part of Heidelberg 3.0, and the upcoming Heidelberg 360 conference.
The DIY Street Fair returns to Ferndale for an 11th year! Co-Founder and Artistic Director Krista Johnston talks about what to expect at this year's event.
The Motor City Comedy Festival returns to Detroit for a second year. Comedians and festival board members Lauren Uchalik and Esther Nevarez drop by the podcast to tell us all about it.
Brian Peterson-Roest, co-founder of Bees in the D, drops by the podcast to talk about the special honey IPA being brewed at Eastern Market Brewing Company.
September is Detroit Month of Design! Olga Stella, the Executive Director of Design Core Detroit, drops by the podcast to talk about what design is, why it's important for artists and businesses, and how Detroiters can partake in this month's activities.
Jim Johnson of the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village discusses the upcoming Old Car Festival.
Michael Rothstein, ESPN's Beat Writer for the Detroit Lions, joins us to preview the upcoming football season, talk about Matt Stafford's growing family, and dig into how the Lions are addressing the controversy over kneeling during the national anthem.
Jon Witz, the producer of the Ford Arts, Beats & Eats festival in Royal Oak, talks about what's in store for the event's 21st year. Plus, music writer Gary Graff drops by to talk about the Detroit Jazz Fest, the funeral of Aretha Franklin, and his favorite concert of the year.
Last year, Jeff Horste was one of four Detroit comedians selected to perform on Kevin Hart's Comedy Central show, Hart of the City. Kevin Hart was so impressed with Jeff's performance that he flew him out to L.A. to film a half hour special. This week, that performance premieres on Comedy Central as an episode of Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level. Jeff stopped by the podcast to tell us all about it.
Director Jennifer Tuttle talks about her upcoming production of Much Ado Para Nada for Shakespeare in Detroit. WDET's Ann Delisi talks about the new book by MC5's Wayne Kramer and reflects on the life of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, the organizer of Detroit Black Restaurant Week, talks about this year's event and how to celebrate the culinary diversity of the Motor City.
Greg Rassel, President of the Woodward Dream Cruise, talks about this giant event that attract thousands to the metro Detroit area. Also, Bailey Sisoy Isgro of Detroit History Tours talks about the impact that Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has had on the Motor City.
After a journalism involving stints at the Detroit Free Press, The Huffington Post Detroit, MLive, and Model D Media, Ashley Woods set out to change the way local journalism is gathered and distributed. We sat down with her to talk about Detour Detroit and the state of the media in the Motor City.
PJ Jaycokes of the Detroit Improv Festival talks about this weekend's impromptu theater shows and workshops. Plus, comedian Heather Jay spills the beans about a brand new comedy club coming to the metro Detroit area.
Songwriter, musician, and producer Luis Resto talks about his music career, starting with his early collaborations with legendary producer Don Was and his later work with hip hop legend Eminem.
The Belle Isle Art Fair returns to Detroit. Plus, movie man Greg Russell talks about this summer's films starring Mark Wahlberg, Tom Cruise, and John Cho.
Dale Hughes, the Executive Director of the Detroit Fitness Foundation and the man behind the Lexus Velodrome, stops by the podcast to tell us about Detroit's cycling scene.
As Steve Johnson of Motor City Brew Tours fills in for Jag, we talk to folks behind the Big Highland Park Art Show. Also, the ladies of Coriander Kitchen and Farm talk about their Paddle to Table dinners with Detroit River Sports.
Aaron Foley, the City of Detroit's Chief Storyteller and the author of How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass, shares his views on the city's renaissance. We discuss his rise as a journalist, his view on the loss of Detroit's Amazon headquarters bid, and where to find some of the best places to eat.
The Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills offers powerful lessons from the past. Detroit History Tours' Bailey Sisoy Isgro talks about the roots of the Detroit Grand Prix and the Boblo Island Ferry.
Amani Olu and Aleiya Lindsey, the organizers of Detroit Art Week, talk about what it takes to launch this event.
The 26th annual Concert of Colors, the free world music festival, returns to Detroit. Director and Curator Ismael Ahmed talks about what to expect at this year's event. Also, comedians Tom McCarthy and Bill Bushart talk about the pilot episode of Metro Late Night hosted by WDIV's Jason Carr that is filming at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.
Emily T. Gail, the co-creator of the Say Nice Things About Detroit movement, stops by to share her story. She talks about owning a boutique retail and eatery at Corner of Congress and Shelby in the 70s, organizing Detroit foot races in the 80s, and revitalizing the Say Nice Things About Detroit brand over the last decade.
Drew Kups, co-founder of the Michigan Glass Project, talks about the upcoming three-day glass blowing event to raise money for the arts in Detroit schools. Also, WDET's Ann Delisi talks about her upcoming appearance with legendary producer Don Was at the annual Concert of Colors.
Peter Croce, the DJ and Producer behind the Rocksteady Disco label, talks about his approach to both rocking a party and running a record label.
Andy Appleby, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Sports and Entertainment, talks about the future of the United Shore Professional Baseball League. Also, comedian Heather Jay highlights some of the Detroit comedians who are taking their careers to the next level.
We're vacationing this week, but we'll return next week. In the meantime, please enjoy some recent interview highlights, including: Star Wars Costumes at the DIA, Author Karen Dionne, WDET's Ann Delisi, and Sfumato.
Mark Kurlyandchik, the Detroit Free Press’ Restaurant Critic, stops by the podcast to talk about the state of the Motor City’s food scene. We talk about local restaurant trends, the gentrification of the food scene, and where Mark eats when he’s not headed out for fine dining.
Francesca George, Director of Tenant Relations and Experience at Bedrock, and Andrea Williams, the owner of Paisley Paper Company, tells us about Detroit's Downtown Markets. Also, movie man Greg Russell talks about the big summer blockbusters. And we remember Anthony Bourdain's love for Detroit.
Dave Wait, Chairperson of Motor City Pride, talks about the upcoming festival and parade in Detroit. The annual event, which is Michigan's largest pride event, attracts over 40,000 people.
Matt Kirschner of Right Trac and Bernard Bentley of Love Life Swagger are teaming up to create backpacks to help Detroit's homeless population. Plus, Bailey Sisoy Isgro of Detroit History Tours gives us the inside scoop on Ford's takeover of Michigan Central Station in Corktown.
Merrill Cain offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear taking place on Belle Isle this weekend.
Dave Serio, the Curator of the Arab Film Festival at Cinetopia, talk about the upcoming event at the Arab American National Museum. Also, we recap Becky's experience at Movement Detroit.
Audra Jantz and Kate Holmes, the Co-Producers of the first Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, talk about how the four-day event came together.
Elliot Wilhelm, Curator of Film for the Detroit Institute of Arts, talks about the "Star Wars and the Power of Costume" exhibit at the museum. Plus, Michael Bolton's film about Detroit and Movement celebrates Detroit's EDM heritage.
Three years ago, Jennifer Hamra and her family moved to Detroit from Tennessee. She and her five home-schooled children have explored the city through her blog and her photography.
WDET's Ann Delisi talks about Nine Inch Nails, Jeff Buckley, Don Was, and War & Treaty. Tom Leeper talks about Every Linear Mile, his attempt to photograph every bit of art in Detroit from a bicycle. Plus, what's happening in the Detroit music, movies, food, drink, comedy, and more.
Allee Willis, the Detroit songwriter behind legendary hits like Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" and the Rembrandt's "I'll Be There for You" talks about her love for the Motor City.
Amy Cooper talks to Seth and Jag about her upcoming art exhibit at the Tangent Gallery. Also, RJ Fox discusses his latest book, Awaiting Identification, about unidentified bodies in the Wayne County morgue.
Todd Scott, the Executive Director of the Detroit Greenways Coalition, drops by the podcast to talk about the efforts to make Detroit a more bike-friendly city.
Seth, Becky, and Jag talk to music writer Gary Graff about the upcoming Detroit Music Awards and learn the history of the Yankee Air Museum. Plus, celebrity interviewer Greg Russell talks about Avengers: Infinity War.
Rio Scafone, lead singer of the Detroit Americana band, Rio & the Rockabilly Revival, talks about her latest musical adventures. Also, the horror films and movie stars on display at Motor City Nightmares.
Karen Dybis, the author of Secret Detroit: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, stops by the podcast to talk about her new book. Also, author Karen Dionne talks about the prospect of her best-selling novel, The Marsh King's Daughter, getting turned into a major motion picture. Kevin Peterson and Jane Larsen talk about Sfumato and Castalia, their Midtown fragrance company that doubles as a craft cocktail bar.
The team is in the lab retooling the podcast. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode about the Detroit arts and entertainment scene.
Seth, Mike, and Becky offer up some of their best interviews of 2018, including Ann Delisi of WDET, the cast of The Detroit Cast, Piper Carter and Mahogany Jones, and Jeremy Allen of the Shattered podcast.
Matt Nahan and Natasha Beste of Living Arts talk about the arts education their non-profit organization does for Detroit schoolchildren. Steve Byrne, Executive Director of the Freep Film Festival, discusses this year's festivities. And Podcast Detroit owner Dave Phillips shares the shows produced by his network.
Detroit public transportation advocate David Gifford drops by the podcast to talk about the need for a regional transit authority. Francis Grunow, Producer of the Marche du Nain Rogue, talks about the parade to resist the red dwarf. Plus, Barry Cogan, Chair of the Collections Committee at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, discusses the museum's new Porter Collection of cars.
Movie man Greg Russell returns to talk about the Oscars, Black Panther, and his late brother Cliff Russell. Also, Planet Ant produces a play about a future without toxic masculinity, and the founder of the Firehouse Music Series talks about her concert performances.
Jeremy Allen, WDIV-TV Producer and host of the Shattered: Black Friday podcast, drops by to talk about his investigation into the disappearance of the Skelton children in 2010. Also, Detroit Axe offers inside tips on the art of axe throwing, and look behind the beer of Atwater Brewery.
We Found Hip Hop co-founder Piper Carter and recording artist Mahogany Jones drop by to talk about women in hip hop with Seth, Mike, and guest co-host Becky Scarcello. Also, the producer of V313, Detroit's first vegan festival, and an organizer of the Hamtramck Music Fest talk about their upcoming events.
The Editor of Eater Detroit, Brenna Houck, drops by to dish about the Detroit food scene. Also, Dr. Danarius Hemphill talks about his black tie gala at the Charle H. Wright Museum. And director Laura Swanson offers a look at her new documentary about human trafficking, Break the Chain.
Bailey Sisoy Isgro, owner of Detroit History Tours, stops by the podcast to share some stories from the Motor City's past with Mike and Seth. Also, the director Detroit Public Theatre's new musical, Marie and Rosetta, Courtney Burkett talks about the production. Plus, Lea Hunt, co-owner of the Eastern Market restaurant Gather, shares the restaurant's vision.
Mike, Jay and Big E of The Detroit Cast podcast celebrate their 1000th podcast episode. Also, Pewabic Pottery raises a cup with Valentine Distilling and empties bowls for Gleaners Food Bank. And the DIA and the Charles Wright Museum join forces to honor Detroit rapper J Dilla.
Becky Scarcello, Business Manager and Tour Guide for Feet on the Street Tours, talks about showing people around the city of Detroit. Also, the Sphinx Competition aims to increase diversity in the performing arts, and the Trojan Women opens at Eastern Michigan University.
Comedian Bill Bushart, who teaches the Stand-Up 101 class at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, talks to Seth and Mike about the Detroit to L.A. Comedy Challenge. They also speak to Jon Witz, producer of the Meridian Winter Blast, and Marc Geelhoed of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Ann Delisi, host of 101.9 WDET's "Essential Music," drops by the podcast to talk to Seth and Mike about the Michigan music scene. They also chat with Tim Kiska of the Detroit History Podcast and James Kuhl of Every Brilliant Thing at The Tipping Point Theatre in Northville.
Curbed Detroit Editor Robin Runyan drops by The D Briefpodcast to talk to Seth and Mike about the state of real estate in the Detroit area. They also talk to Cynthia Jones of The Henry Ford Museum about The Science Behind Pixar exhibit. Plus, they speak to James Gietzen, the organizer of the Plymouth Ice Festival.
Seth and Mike interviewed a wide range of guests from the Detroit arts and entertainment scene in 2017. Here are the highlights.
We are taking Christmas off to spend some time with our families, but don't worry, we'll be back in 2018. Also, we're looking to add a third co-host to our show. If you're interested, get the details at http://www.thedbriefdetroit.com/cohost/.
Kerry Doman and Carrie Budzinski of After 5 Detroit offer recommendations for celebrating the holidays in the Motor City. Also, music writer Gary Graff shares his thoughts on the Grammys and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. And the founders of Eastern Market Brewing talk about their new tap room.
Liz Cosby, President of the Greater Detroit chapter of the U.S. Bartenders Guild, drops by the podcast to talk craft cocktails. Also, Seth and Mike get a peek backstage at the Ringwald Theatre's Santaland Diaries and Season's Greetings, and learn the secrets of Detroit jewelry company Rebel Nell.
Detroit movie critic and celebrity interviewer Greg Russell swings by the podcast to talk cinema. Also, Seth and Mike get the dirt on the Big Time Garbage Fest and shine a light on Corktown-a-Glow.
Comedians J Bell and Alton "Boogie" Williams drop by the podcast to talk to Seth and Mike about the filming of the Detroit episode of Comedy Central's Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City 2. Also, Seth and Mike get the inside scoop on the Detroit Zoo's Wild Lights exhibit, and the talk to one of the founders of B Nektar Meadery.
Steve Johnson, Founder of Motor City Brew Tours, sits down with Seth and Mike to talk about the history of Detroit craft beer. Former WDIV anchor Carmen Harlan dishes about the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Seth and Mike also learn about the Politics on Posters exhibit at the Baltimore Gallery.
Satori Shakoor, founder of the Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers, sits down with Mike Geeter and Seth Resler. They also talk to Anthony Morrow of the Detroit Cocktail Classic, Joel Grothaus of Signal Return, and Lauren Uchalik of Detroit Roller Derby.
Mike Geeter and Seth Resler interview Detroit saxophonist William "Will C" Cyprian. They also talk to Nourhan Mattar of Yalla Eat and Lisa Reynolds of the Michigan Science Center.
Mike Geeter and Seth Resler interview author and comedian Heather Jay. They also talk to the Managing Editor of Lonely Planet and one of the organizers of Youmacon.
Mike Geeter and Seth Resler interview comedian Zach Martina who performs at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. They also talk to Ed Terebus, co-owner of Erebus Haunted House in Pontiac. Plus, they speak to Emily Bowyer of the Detroit Institute of Arts about the museum's Día de Muertos exhibit.