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The people showed up in Detroit for the NFL Draft - 275,000 of them, setting a record for the event. Plus, the Lions made a key pick - and we know now more about how the NFC North might shape up for next year. To break it all down, Fletcher Sharpe joined me at the Foundation Hotel for a very early morning recording sessions. The Detroit podcast rundown: 01:00 - Record-setting atten

Norris Howard is in, and we talk about a rash of racist billboards that recently popped up in town and how it shows there's more work to do around the topic. Source news stories we talk about: Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/american-islamic-group-leaders-condemn-hitler-racist-billboards-in-southeast-michigan/73426966007/ Metro Times

Today in a new game, "Pick 3," we determine what are our favorite breakfast spots in greater Downtown Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft (to answer listener Laura's question). Engineer Randy went to the newest dining ticket in Detroit, Vecino. He has thoughts in a first look at the modern Mexician cuisine spot. And, we talk about our brand new website and newsletter platform to improve

Today Fletcher Sharpe is in and we do a bit of a preview of the NFL Draft event situation. Plus, we discuss whether professional players should bet on sports at all, and the growing importance of gambling to the business of sports. The Detroit Tigers may not be able to coast with a .500 record and win the American League Central as the Cleveland Guardians are showing to be a strong

Today's podcast seems to be brought to you by the letter "B." Producer Shianne is in the co-host chair and we cover everything from a favorite old White Stripes show being available online to new supersized gas station speculation to a new spot in Berkley to a little love for the People Mover in light of the Draft street closures. 00:58 - White Stripes old show at the Magic Stick f

Devon O'Reilly is in on a Friday and we're talking about what's new and notable around town, with a focus on the tasty. 02:02 - The Astro egg sandwich recipe has been released into the wild. A life-changing sandwich, you can get the recipe here. https://stilllifewithlemon.substack.com/p/astro-egg-sandwich 05:01 - Jer and Devon go to Gilly's and have their first impressions on Detro

On Wednesday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his eleventh State of the City address. It was a rapid-fire list of wins, and areas where he wants to focus on the next year. But what is the state of our city, from a different perspective? What if we take a minute, or an hour in this case, and unpack what's happening in Michigan's largest city with a different lens? Chase Cantrel

Norris Howard is back in the co-host chair after a trip to New York City, and we get into some of things to talk about around Detroit. 02:02 - Norris's take on GM's move to Hudson's Detroit and what is going to happen with the Ren Cen. 06:43 - RIverfront by the Ren Cen could be utilized so much better if they got rid of all those surface parking lots. 13:32 - Education is neededon

We have a jam-packed episode for you today! Our feature conversation is with Rich Miller, Jr. He's a NFL Draft prospect that went to Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Detroit. It's a fascinating conversation on his story. And Fletcher Sharpe has even more for you. Here's the rundown: 01:05 - The Pistons are looking for a new Head of Basketball Operations, but Troy Weaver is st

In a move that's got the whole Detroit region talking, General Motors is leaving the RenCen in 2025 to take up the upper floors of the office space at Hudson's Detroit. But that leaves one of Detroit's most iconic buildings without a clear path. Bedrock and GM are going to work over the next year to think about what it looks like going forward, but we take a first take at it, and