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Making a comedy special in Detroit (ft. Paul Elia) Mar 19, 2024

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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?si=Zll0ZQ-cK5bBW7CM

We get into growing up in an immigrant family, the importance of building your own platforms as a creator, and more.

Show rundown:

01:41 - Where did the idea to do your own special come from?

03:54 - What did you think you knew going into this, but didn't?

05:40 - Why is putting out a whole piece of work important in this clip-driven world?

06:55 - Family stories and how his mom's hustle helped inspire himself

11:39 - DId Fletcher see Paul's success when they were younger, going to school together?

12:53 - Working on Rami and how it is different than his standup

17:05 - Paul's next steps

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New airport bus details // Oakland U makes NCAA Tournament // Detroit City wins opener Mar 18, 2024

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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 pilot directly connecting Downtown Detroit and Metro Airport. Fare is just $8 and there's 16 trips a day starting at 3:30am. It seems small, but it's a big step forward ahead of the NFL Draft.

04:34 - Both Oakland University and Michigan State University made the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. We talk about both, and give real credit to the long time coach of OU for making that program go.

11:06 - Detroit City FC won over Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2-1. The game winning goal is best described as an "exercise bicycle kick," but a win is a win and the squad in the opener looked stronger than last year. We discuss. Next match is against Loudoun here in Detroit on Saturday, we hope to see you there.

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Should we cover I-75 in Downtown Detroit? // District Detroit focuses on residential Mar 15, 2024

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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.

And then we get into a discussion about the idea of capping or putting a cover over I-75 in downtown Detroit over by Brush Park, Foxtown and more.

A little over $4 million is being deployed by the Federal Government to study the idea as part of a Biden administration plan to reconnect communities split by freeways. Plus, we start the show debating whether booze should be at laundromats.

The rundown:

02:16 - Booze at the Laundromat?

05:04 - District Detroit moves focus to residential

11:27 - Should we cap I-75 in Downtown Detroit

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Sustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow) Mar 14, 2024

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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 Chef Sarah Welch have big plans ahead.

They include a sustainable meat market in Eastern Market (as well as a Birmingham location) - and helping build out supply chains and practices that focus on local and quality.

In an interesting conversation the the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, the pair sit down with Jer and Norris to talk about all of it; as well as Backbone Hospitality that also includes The Royce wine bar and Mink, which focuses on seafood.

More on Marrow: https://www.marrowdetroit.com/

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The big list of Detroit spots to check out is back (ft. Jeanette Pierce) Mar 13, 2024

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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. More than 900 spots to see if you've done every one! Plus, it's broken down by sections of the city depending on where you live or visit.

All newly updated for the first time since the world paused. The City Institute is an organization that helps people be in love and lift up where they live.

Based here in Detroit, their work spans out - sometimes bringing the best ideas from other places back, too. In a conversation perfect for 313 Day, Jeanette Pierce joins us to talk about so many of the things that make Detroit great, as well as things cities and regions to can do to take it to the next level.

You can get that list and learn more at: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Show rundown:

02:04 - The Checklist of cafes, bars and restaurants in Detroit has been updated! More than 900 spots. We talk about why, who, and what's important to know.

10:44 - The City Institute does more than make lists, they make connections. We talk about a recent trip to Columbus and Indianapolis.

14:43 - What are some things other cities are doing we can learn from? And the misnomer that you have to always have warm weather bring people in to live, work and play.

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Lions trade for Carlton Davis // Weaver has words with fan // Detroit City FC season kickoff Mar 12, 2024

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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 Lions signings and their impacts

08:40 - Pistons hit 11 wins

11:11 - Was Troy Weaver justified in his war of words with a fan?

16:09 - New Detroit City FC broadcast TV deal with CBS Detroit

17:31 - Matt Lewis retiring, and thoughts on the hole he leaves

19:01 - Over the weekend there as the 2024 DCFC Kit reveal - and lots of people have thoughts. We discuss and pick some favorites.

Here's a link to the kits: https://detcityfcstore.com/collections/kits

24:35 - What was the most impactful player move in the offseason for Detroit City?

26:19 - Road opener vibe check

We'd love to run an Ask Fletcher Anything on the club, so send in those emails and voicemails!

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Chef Max Hardy (from 2018) Mar 11, 2024

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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.

A lot of was different in Detroit six years ago, and some is the same.

But that life story? Interesting. His personality? Warm. And there was so much more that happened after this conversation for him, like being named one of the 16 Best Black Chefs in America.

From Coop to Jed's to River Bistro to charity work and more, Hardy made a big impact in the culinary community.

The conversation is with my former co-host Sven Gustafson, who moved on during the pandemic to far bigger and better things over in the public relations space for a group of physicians.

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St. Patrick's Day preview (with an O'Reilly) // Detroit NFL Draft map talk Mar 08, 2024

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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:

02:07 - All these years the Detroit Shipping company persists and continues to be "a spot."

02:47 - Reminding people to look up the impact of Chef Max Hardy who passed away all too early this week. On Eater: https://detroit.eater.com/2024/3/5/24091053/chef-maxcel-hardy-died-detroit-obituary

03:50 - Talking St. Patrick's Day parade and celebrations with an O'Reilly (and veteran of going down to Corktown for it)

09:24 - St. Patrick's Day food

10:56 - Green Beer: Yay or Nay?

14:43 - Devon's Horseradish bloody mary

16:37 - NFL Draft downtown Detroit map discussion

20:37 - What is Devon most excited about for the Draft

22:33 - Will we catch a Kelce at the draft?

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Pharmacies closing, Clinton Township explosion, and where to get crafty fabrics Mar 07, 2024

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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! (oddly specific?)

01:51 - A quick podcast tip as we've been sent a lot of podcasts lately (and it seems creating podcasts is back on the up): Introduce yourselves. This is not social media.

05:30 - Shianne is racing to finish the Barbra Streisand book before it has to be returned

07:51 - Turns out that explosion in Clinton Township wasn't just a run of the mill thing, there's a lot more that was going on. Between what they were storing, a large blast radius, and a tragic death of a bystander.

13:31 - The announcement that Rite Aid is closing on Woodward in Detroit got some local attention, but pharmacies and chains like it are in trouble across the country as the model of how people get their prescriptions change. Are we losing something? What do you prefer?

18:05 - It looks like Joann Fabrics is planning to file for bankruptcy. The crafty Shianne shares a couple places locally she shops to get what she wants.

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Being vital means more than going viral // Listener feedback Mar 06, 2024

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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 Detroit business in their "Forum" section on the future of local media titled "Being viral is a better strategy than going viral," and Norris has some questions for him. We talk about the shaky situation for local media in America and here in Detroit.

That the math, in so many cases, doesn't math. And some ideas on how to change that.

You can read that whole piece in Crain's here: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/crains-forum-local-journalism/media-outlets-should-focus-being-vital-not-going-viral

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