Mike Ransom, the chef behind Ima, named ‘Restaurant of the Year’ by the Detroit Free Press, talks about his Japanese noodle houses.
The D Brief
Your Guide to Detroit's Arts & Entertainment Scene
Detroit’s Arts & Entertainment Podcast
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Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello interview the go-getters and heavy hitters in the Detroit arts and entertainment scene.
Music · Food · Drink · Comedy · Festivals · Theatre · Museums · More
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Podcast Episodes
The Week in Detroit with Caleb Malooley of Gasoline Gypsies
Caleb Malooley, singer and guitarist for the rock band the Gasoline Gypsies, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what’s happening in Detroit.
Dan Riley of Axle Brewing and Livernois Tap
Dan Riley, the President of Axle Brewing and the Livernois Tap in Ferndale, drops by the podcast to talk about the history of the beer and the beer hall.
The Week in Detroit with Comedian Paolo Busignani
Comedian Paolo Busignani joins Seth and Becky to talk about what’s happening in Detroit, including the Mo Pop music festival, the World Series of Bowling, and the new season of Broadway in Detroit.
MaryAnn Wilkinson of the Scarab Club
Mary Ann Wilkinson, the new Executive Director of The Scarab Club in Detroit, talks about the long, rich history of the art club and its future.
The Week in Detroit with Singer Apropos
Singer Apropos talks about what’s happening in Detroit this week. Also: Bonnie Mellos of Empty Bowls and Tim Kiska of the Detroit History Podcast.
Storyteller Shannon Cason of The Moth and Snap Judgement
Shannon Cason, a champion storyteller who has been featured on The Moth and Snap Judgement, and hosts his own podcasts, Homemade Stories and The Trouble.
The Week in Detroit with Comedian Josh Adams
Detroit stand-up comic Josh Adams joins the podcast to talk about what’s happening in the Motor City. Also: movie man Greg Russell and American Scoreboard.
City of Detroit Photographer Cyrus Tetteh
Cyrus Tetteh is one of two official photographers for the city of Detroit and the man behind the Neighborhood Natives exhibit at the Detroit Public Library.
The Week in Detroit with Mainstreet Soul’s Pete Peltier
Pete Peltier of Mainstreet Soul and a four-time Detroit Music Award winner, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what’s happening in Detroit.
More Interviews
Interview with Detroit Comedian Bret Hayden
Meet Bret Hayden, the Detroit comedian who’s emceeing for Chris Porter at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Interview with Nancy Rodwan, Managing Director of the Collected Detroit Art Gallery
A new gallery in town called The Collected Detroit aims to display and sell the work of Detroit’s artists right next to renowned artists from around the world.
Interview with Erin Gavle, Founder of Corktown Aglow
Corktown Aglow is an annual holiday event that highlights the small businesses in Detroit’s oldest neighborhood. Founder Erin Gavle offers the inside scoop.
Interview with Melissa Chimera, Curator of The Far Shore: Navigating Homelands at the Arab American Museum in Dearborn
Visual artist Melissa Chimera curated a new exhibition at the Arab American Museum in Dearborn called The Far Shore: Navigating Homelands, which explore immigration and features five visual artists and five poets from Arab countries.
Interview with Sarey Ruden of Detroit’s Sareytales: The Art of Online Dating
Detroit artist Sarey Ruden uses the text messages received in the course of online dating as an inspiration for her artwork, which she hopes will bring cyberbullying to light.