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New steakhouse, An old bakery + Hot takes and cakes Dec 16, 2022

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Today's show sharing what to know in Metro Detroit is a grab bag of stories and a mailbag.

We talk about a new steakhouse coming in, answer a listener's question about donuts, another about a bakery from back in the day, Devon dispenses life advice, and more.

It's all on your Friday episode.

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New poll reveals how Michiganders feel about inflation, gun control, democracy + more Dec 15, 2022

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What are the priorities of Michiganders as we wind down 2022? The answers might surprise you.

The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new poll out talking about a number of Michigan issues as we're on the other side of an election and coming up on the first Democratic-controlled state legislature in decades.

Eric Trytko joins me to discuss on the fly as the results were published hours ago.

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Towing reforms in Detroit; Nature center nixed; Would you buy Aretha's house + more Dec 14, 2022

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01:02 - The city of Detroit is making a number of reforms to towing. It's been a source of corruption; and pain for Detroit residents and visitors alike.

05:09 - A nature center project in Macomb by the Detroit Zoo gets the plug pulled

12:15 - A market at Greektown Hollywood Casino is partnering with Amazon to do payment by handprint

16:24 - HopCat in Royal Oak is going to be literally massive. More details: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/12/13/a-peek-inside-new-hopcat-returning-to-royal-oak-jan-23/69720749007/

18:07 - Aretha Franklin's old house is for sale. Would you buy it? Do you think it comes with a ghost?

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DCFC signs Skage Simonsen; Lions crush Vikings; Cade done for season Dec 13, 2022

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Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk Detroit City FC signings, The Lions win and Cade's season ending.

00:45 - The Detroit Lions beat the Vikings, setting them up for a possible playoff situation. Will Fletcher drink the Honolulu Blue Kool-Aid?

10:30 - Detroit City FC signs their first new player of the off-season. Fletcher shares why Skage Simonsen is a great pickup from Loudoun; and we recap the news since we last talked of the re-signings of Devon Amoo-Mensah and Michael Bryant.

22:40 Cade Cunningham's season is done, but Fletcher shares some of the positives for the Pistons in his absence.

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15+ Michigan made gifts for your favorite Michigander Dec 12, 2022

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Jer and Engineer Randy share some of their favorite Michigan-made gifts as a local Christmas and holiday gift guide.

More detailed show notes to come

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Metro Detroit's time to act is now Dec 09, 2022

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In so many ways, the time is now for Metro Detroit and Michigan to act to compete and reach our full potential.

Today's episode has a ton of topics, but they all do kind of go together.

Where we've been:

01:48 - Devon went to the LinkedIn offices in a historic pair of Detroit buildings.

06:30 - Jer was at the MichAuto Summit, and shares some takeaways especially from Duo Security founder Dug Song who had some stunning statistics to pay attention to and act on for the future. Ohio and Ontario are leaning hard into attracting talent.

13:55 - We discuss new QLINE funding for the next 17 years, where the money will come from and if a major change needs to be made to make it run better

18:00 - We get into more of the lifestyle side of the city's capital investment priorities including money for Hart Plaza and a rebuilt shed for Eastern Market. But you should check out the full list: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-capital/

21:19 - The Dearborn Inn is closed for now, but has big plans. Devon gets into the trailblazing history of the former airport hotel.

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Roman Mars and the 99% Invisible City Dec 08, 2022

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Was talking with our little team on Slack the other day and realized that there have been thousands of people who started listening to this show after October of 2020, so they might not know about one of our favorite conversations.

Since I'm moderating a conference today, I'll share with you Roman Mars. In the podcast world he needs no introduction, but if you don't know Rroman is the creative force behind one of the most popular podcasts in the world - 99 Percent Invisible and many other projects.

He co-wrote a book, the 99 Percent Invisible City - A field guide to the hidden world of everyday design.

Of course, there are contributions from Detroit and Michigan to that hidden world. We get into that and more.

If you're interested in the book - I need to get a new copy, I lost it in the studio fire: https://99percentinvisible.org/book/

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Dayne Bartscht is brewing local success Dec 07, 2022

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Beer. Donuts. Coffee. Dog treats. Delivery. Anything that could keep things afloat, Dayne Bartscht and the team over at Eastern Market Brewing Company did.

Now with Lincoln Tap, Eastern Market Brewing and Ferndale Project - and an assortment of other loved products liked Dooped Donuts - it's a mini metro Detroit empire of eats and drinks.

Now, he looks to the future.

The largest self-distributor of beer in Michigan is looking to take a big leap and raising dollars to do it.

How you could get involved: https://mainvest.com/businesses/eastern-market-brewing/inNetwork

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Detroit City roster review (so far); Lions light up Jaguars; Michigan in the playoffs Dec 06, 2022

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Big week in Detroit sports with Fletcher Sharpe:

00:59 - The Lions win over the Jags. Are the playoffs a real possibility?

07:10 - Michigan is ranked second in the CFP, and will play TCU. Did you want Ohio State instead?

12:55 - Detroit City FC has made a flurry of re-signings and said goodbye to some. We walk through who we know so far including Stephen Carroll, Rhys Williams, Matt Lewis, Maxi Rodriguez, Antoine Hoppenot and more.

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Designing for a historic renovation (ft. Rachel Nelson + Taylor Morgan, Concetti) Dec 05, 2022

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Today's episode is about history, design, and bringing a place back to life.

I have a pair of guests - Rachel Nelson and Taylor Morgan from Detroit-based Concetti design to talk about a recently completed project - The Murray, a set of townhomes from more than a century ago that are now completely full with tenants.

There are areas of town with a lot of new activity, whether it's residential or commercial - and the owners, residents and developers of those spaces are more and more turning to interior design services.

Concetti has done a number of spaces you might know - from a redo of Good Cakes and Bakes, The Film Lab, Coriander Kitchen, and residences.

Learn more about them here: https://concetti.studio/

Then, I'll share some stories you should know around town. The QLINE may be funded going forward in part by hotel and liquor taxes; and some in the city are frustrated that they're paying out so much to settle issues with DDOT and DPD: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-legal-settlements/

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