Daily Detroit
What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We have conversations that push Detroit forward and share local stories about restaurants, business, development, local government, policy, technology, things to do, transit and more. All in about 22 minutes a day.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 1730
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Third Shift Bar Culture Is Fading, But Vital (ft. Mickey Lyons)
Today we talk to barchaelogist and historian Mickey Lyons,who recently had a piece in Punch called "Detroit’s Third-Shift Bars Were a Lifeline. Now They’re a Dying Breed."
Third shift bars serve firs…
Oakland University NCAA win // Lions life after Sutton // Detroit City adds loan
Fletcher Sharpe is in for Devon O'Reilly - and the timing is perfect as Oakland University had their first NCAA Men's tournament win. We talk about it and more.
The Detroit podcast rundown:
01:48 - T…
Eminem to drop new album // People want hybrids // Population drops again
Norris Howard is in for a big show. We talk about everything from Detroit music, a prediction on automotive that Jer got right, and the continuing population losses in the region.
01:31 - Emenim is c…
Trying Crazy Puffs from Little Caesars (and listener questions)
On today's show, we try the virally popular Little Caesars Crazy Puffs (not sponsored, bought it ourselves); and then answer a listener question about a Starbucks on 8 Mile near Woodward and Sanders …
Making a comedy special in Detroit (ft. Paul Elia)
Comedian Paul Elia is back after finishing his standup special, "Detroit Player," recorded at the Detroit House of Comedy.
You can watch the whole thing free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LYwOuGgHUac?…
New airport bus details // Oakland U makes NCAA Tournament // Detroit City wins opener
Fletcher Sharpe is in this Monday, March 18 and ready to go to talk stories around town, on the court and on the pitch.
00:38 - We get into the details on DAX, the Detroit Airport Express, a new bus…
Should we cover I-75 in Downtown Detroit? // District Detroit focuses on residential
Some big news in downtown Detroit development, as there's word of changes with the plans for the District Detroit to focus on residential, pausing plans for an office tower next to Comerica Park.
An…
Sustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow)
Can sustainable, short food chains work in Metro Detroit, Michigan and America? Many know Marrow as one of Detroit's best restaurants in the city's West Village neighborhood; but owner Ping Ho and Ch…
The big list of Detroit spots to check out is back (ft. Jeanette Pierce)
There's so much to enjoy in Detroit, but did you know how much?
A refreshed list of bars, restaurants and cafes across the city - focused on those that are experiences and small businesses - is out. …
Lions trade for Carlton Davis // Weaver has words with fan // Detroit City FC season kickoff
A ton of Detroit sports to unpack this week. Here's the rundown with Fletcher Sharpe:
01:21 - Breaking down Lions / Buccaneers trade for Carlton Davis. Is he the Cornerback we need?
04:56 - Other Lio…
Chef Max Hardy (from 2018)
Today we remember Chef Maxcel Hardy, who last week passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40.
He stopped by the studio back in 2018 for a great chat about his life, his businesses, his food and more.
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St. Patrick's Day preview (with an O'Reilly) // Detroit NFL Draft map talk
Devon O'Reilly is in as he is every Friday. But today, a couple of his favorite topics are the focus. St. Patrick's Day in Detroit, the parade, and the upcoming NFL Draft in downtown.
The rundown:
02…
Pharmacies closing, Clinton Township explosion, and where to get crafty fabrics
Producer Shianne is in the studio today, and we get into stories around town and a little podcast inside baseball.
00:46 - We learned we're the 17th best podcast between 20 and 29 minutes long! (oddl…
Being vital means more than going viral // Listener feedback
Today's episode is in two parts.
First, there was a buck of listener feedback on the episode last week for Norris Howard. Since he's here, we dive in.
11:15 - Second, Jer had a piece in Crain's Detro…
Packard Plant coming down // Tigers optimism // Larkin out for two weeks
Fletcher Sharpe is in - and we talk about a big demolition underway, the Tigers and Red Wings.
01:16 - The final parts of the Packard Plant are coming down, and Fletcher has thoughts. We also get int…
Detroit's demolitions are winding down (ft. LaJuan Counts)
Despite the news today that the Packard Plant is having another section of it demolished, the reality is Detroit's season of demolition is sunsetting.
In a wide-ranging coversation with Detroit's Con…
Presley's + Elephant and Co. First Taste // Do people just care more about U of M? // Changes Downtown
Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly is in and we're talking all things Detroit.
00:59 A first taste of two new places: Presley's in the David Whitney Building and Elephant and Co. in the old Founder's …
Happy Leap Day! Trying Super Crisp; Summer concerts and Broadway in Detroit
Time for a palette cleanser of an episode, where we keep it fun. Producer Shianne joins us in the studio at Techtown.
00:47 - Where we've been, from talking about Barbara Streisand's first non-New Yo…
Unpacking the Michigan Primary // Fast food surge pricing could soak the poor
The Michigan Primary was on Tuesday night, and Norris Howard is in with some thoughts on it (and other things around town).
01:03 - Norris is back from San Diego
02:55 - First time in the restored Bo…
A dabbing panda? // Red Wings playoff push + more
A dabbing panda? Fletcher Sharpe's culinary curiosity is piqued. Have you been? We discuss and will get back to you next week on what it's like. Plus, there's a playoff push for the Red Wings as they…