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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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BONUS Episode - Cinema Strange - Scream Dec 30, 2021

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Bonus episode! This is a little different from our regularly scheduled show. Join us for a sneak peak at Cinema Strange, one of our patreon exclusive releases. In this episode Alex & Jess discuss the movie SCREAM. Alex has never seen it, and Jess is revisiting. Let us know what you think about the movie by sending us a message!

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Ep. 121 - The You Can See Canada Center (Cobo/TCF/Huntington Hall, Center, Place) Dec 23, 2021

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Jess and Alex sip on some coffee and catch up a little. Then Alex tells Jess the wild history of formally Cobo Hall. Why was the name Cobo problematic? Why did the name change a 3rd time after less than 5 years? And exactly HOW MUCH did it cost to build? Tune in to find out!

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Ep. 120 - Satanic Panic (The Murder of Stephanie Dubay, Satanic Panic, & The largest Satanic Temple) Dec 16, 2021

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This week Jess & Alex catch up for a bit while sipping on some Moscow Yules. Then Jess tells Alex a story starting with the Satanic Panic of the 80's & 90's. She then tells him about the terrible murder of Stephanie Dubay. And the story finishes with talking about the largest Satanic Temple.

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Ep. 119 - Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right (The Brightmoor Neighborhood) Dec 09, 2021

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Jess and Alex talk about some weird jobs they had. Then they take a moment to recognize the tragedy that happened in Oxford, MI last week (6:40-14:00.) After they chat about a few shows they've been watching and Alex dives into a story. He tells Jess about the history and creator of the Brightmoor Neighborhood. What were new residents promised before they even arrived? What did they get? And who's money saved the residents in the end? Tune in to find out.

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Ep. 118 - Squabble, Squabble, Squabble (The History of Joseph Campau) Dec 01, 2021

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Jess and Alex catch up after thanksgiving, talk a few movies, and dive into their love of Joan Cusack. Then Jess tells Alex the story of the life of Joseph Campau. How did he gain his wealth? What did he carry with him everywhere? And why were there soooo many lawsuits against him? Tune in to find out!

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Ep. 117 - The Whole Ruth & Nothing But the Ruth (The Boroo Gang) Nov 24, 2021

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We start this week with a big thank you to all of our listeners and Alex tries to see how many languages he can say "thank you" in. Then Jess and Alex talk about Sting, various dead technologies, and when computers frustrate while sipping on some cranberry mimosas.
Then Alex tells Jess all about the Boroo Gang. How did the group get started? What was their biggest heist? In the end who was convicted and who walked free?

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Ep. 116 - It's a Collage! (The Hotel Yorba Triple Feature) Nov 17, 2021

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Jess and Alex talk about the Tchotchkes, Dolls, & the metaverse. Then Jess tells Alex about Hotel Yorba as a collage; it's history, The White Stripes, and the Disappearance of Phyllis Flynn, all before reading some google reviews of the hotel.

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Ep. 115 - The Paper Clip Department (J.L. Hudson's) Nov 10, 2021

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Join this week as Jess & Alex catch up, talk about what they've been watching, and the homework they got from Scaring is Sharing. Then Alex tells Jess about the history of J.L. Hudson's. Who started the store? What is happening to the old Hudson's site now? And just how many bathroom stalls were there? Tune in to find out! And send us your memories of Hudson's to detroitstrange@gmail.com!

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Ep. 114 - When the Coffee Date Doesn't Show (The Cold Case of Philip Traci) Nov 03, 2021

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Join this week, as Jess & Alex discuss how it can be Spooky Season whenever, Mandela Effects, and the delights that are Cyndi Lauper & Jeff Goldbloom. Then Jess tells Alex the story of the discovery of Phillip "Phil" Traci's body in 1984. How was the case grossly mishandled? Why was one of his best friends treated like a suspect? And, what other crime scenes around town may have been connected? Tune in this week to find out!

The non-profit mentioned in this episode is: Equality Michigan (https://equalitymi.org/)

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Ep. 113 - Prophet for Profit (Jeffrey Lundgren & his followers) Oct 27, 2021

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On this week's Detroit Strange, Jess and Alex talk about more information from last week's story about the Crouch Family, Getting Spooked, and "Classic" Thanksgiving Movies. Then Alex takes Jess on a road trip to Kirkland, Ohio to talk about Jeffrey Lundgren and his followers. Why did they choose Kirkland? What did they do there? And what ever happened to the Avery family? All this and more on this week's Detroit Strange