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**Detroit Strange**

Jess and Alex explore and celebrate the strange and unusual history of Detroit with a side of humor. They tell stories, share a cocktail, and have some laughs while discussing the great and sometimes ooky spooky city they love.

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Ep. 151 - There's Something About St. Aubin (St. Aubin st Massacre continued & the other St. Aubin St Massacre) Mar 23, 2023

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In this episode Jess & Alex catch up on the tree that almost took out Alex's house, some watches, and life. Then Jess continues on with more information about the St. Aubin Street Massacre, before telling Alex about the OTHER St. Aubin street massacre. Was Benny Evangelista only Benny Evangelista? What happened just a mile away a short time later? And what happened on the same street in 1990 that has some eerie similarities? Tune in to find out.

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Ep. 150 - Rewind! (The Detroit Occult Murders Revisited) Feb 16, 2023

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Our time off went a little longer than planned, but, we're back! And, we're re-visiting and oldie but a goodie - The Detroit Occult Murders (ep.4) with a slightly deeper dive. What happened to Benny Evangelist and his family? Who are the suspects? And what motives may they have had? Stick around after to hear a synopsis of the first few chapters of Benny's self-published book: "The Oldest History of the World."

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Ep. 149 - ROAD TRIP to Roll Down (How Jerry Selbee found a loophole in the lottery) Dec 01, 2022

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Jess & Alex catch up, talk about parades, trips to NYC, & trash food. Then Jess tells Alex the story of how Jerry Selbee found the loophole in the lottery, created an llc, and played for nearly 10 years pretty much professionally. How much did he win? What was the loophole? And what does a group of college kids have to do with it all? Tune in to find out!

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Ep. 148 - A Real Turkey (Henry Ford) Nov 17, 2022

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Alex and Jess catch up after a few weeks off. They chat a little and then Alex tells Jess about the man behind the cars - Henry Ford, diving into the good, but mostly the bad and the ugly. What publication did he put out for near a decade? How did he have a large influence over WWII? And what was his "peace ship?" Tune in to find out this and more

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Ep. 147 - Croakie's Utopia Party Island Inc P2 The Sequel (Dog Lady Island & The Dogman of Michigan) Oct 27, 2022

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This week Jess and Alex briefly chat about a few pieces of housekeeping. Then Jess does a double header and brings two stories for the dogs (can't resist the chance for a pun.) First up she tells Alex about Dog Lady Island just off the coast of Monroe, MI. How many uses has the island had? Who was left on the island for decades alone? And what failed ventures have been there? Next up is the legend that is Dogman, Michigan's own cryptid. When did the legend start? What happened on the radio to make it more well known? And was a dogman caught on film? Tune in to find out!

AND - Check out Weiss Distilling Co in Clawson, MI (especially before the end of October to have one of the cocktails named after a few stories we've covered!)

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Ep. 146 - We Love a Recommendation (82 Alfred Street & Only Lovers Left Alive) Oct 13, 2022

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Alex and Jess catch up in general and end up talking about the movie Bros a bit. Then Alex tells Jess about 82 Alfred Street, and surprises her with a movie watch, why? Because 82 Alfred street was one of the main filming locations for the movie "Only Lovers Left Alive." Why was that house chosen? What was inside and used in the movie? And what is the 2013 movie about? Join to find out!

And of course...

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Ep. 145 - A Collage (St. Andrews Hall, The St. Andrews Society, John Sinclair, & The Fifth Estate) Sep 29, 2022

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Join us this week and Jess & Alex catch up a little. The Jess tells Alex a story about The history behind St. Andrews Hall, and a few sides journeys into the history of some of the people who have been a part of it's history. Who built the hall? Who was one of the first people to book musical acts there? And what other pieces of history was he involved in? Tune in to find out.

And as always; #staystrange

Ep. 144 - So Many Rhymes (May & Nay Ford - Not the Automobile Fords) Sep 22, 2022

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Alex & Jess talk about Autumn, and go over some Pumpkin Spice items that just shouldn't exist. Then Alex tells Jess about May Denton, aka May Ford, married to Nay Ford. What put May in the papers? What did she have to say about all of it? And how is "Kansas City Ed" involved? Tune in to find out!

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Ep. 143 - Your Uncle in the Furniture Business (The Murder of Harvey Leach) Sep 15, 2022

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"You've got an uncle in the furniture business" was a popular jingle in the 1970's around Metro Detroit well known from the Joshua Doore commercials. But what happened to owner Harvey Leach the day before his wedding? And how does it have some (possible) deep connections to another cold-case from the 1970's? Tune in to find out

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Ep. 142 - Alex Was There With His Phonograph (The Detroit Stock Market) Sep 08, 2022

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After a little time off, Alex & Jess catch up a bit and talk about trips and things they've watched. Then Alex tells Jess about the Detroit Stock Market. How long did it last? How did it get it's own building? And what led to it's end? Tune in to find out!

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