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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
Courtney Burkett of Detroit Public Theatre
Courtney Burkett of Detroit Public Theatre on the 48-Hour film festival, Shakespeare in Prison, and Noah Haidle’s play Birthday Candles heading to Broadway.
Staci Lichterman of Detroit Cocktail Camp
Staci Lichterman of Detroit Cocktail Camp talks about how she’s spreading her love of cocktails and mixology throughout the Motor City.
Brian Lindsay of HandleBar Detroit
Brian Lindsay, co-owner of the pedal pub company HandleBar Detroit, talks about how the biking and beer drinking tour company came to be.
The Week in Detroit with Singer Ben Sharkey
Singer Ben Sharkey talks about what’s happening in Detroit, including ways to celebrate the 4th of July and Jack White’s non-existent heroin addiction.
Tim McKay of the Corktown Experience
Tim McKay, president of the Corktown Experience, talks about the history of Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, including the ballpark, train station, and Slows.
The Week in Detroit with Yolanda Jack of The Charles H. Wright Museum
Yolanda Jack, a director, actress, and the Coordinator of Youth Programs at the The Charles H. Wright Museum, talks about what’s happening in Detroit.
Sean Patrick of Willis Show Bar
Sean Patrick, co-owner of the Willis Show Bar in Cass Corridor joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about the venue, the process of opening a club in Detroit, and DJing for Prince.
The Week in Detroit with Actress and Director Naytarsha Berry
Actress / writer / director / producer Naytarsha Berry of Berry Good Entertainment on the podcast to talk about what’s happening in Detroit this week.
Artist Tony Roko
Tony Roko, the artist behind the Atwater Beer labels, talks about painting for Jay Leno and Lady Gaga and what he’s working on at the Detroit train station.
The Week in Detroit with Michael Benghiat of Front Porch in Ferndale
Michael Benghiat of Front Porch: A Day of Music in Ferndale joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what’s happening in Detroit this week.
Detroit Comedian Bill Bushart
Comedian Bill Bushart was not only named just named “Best in Detroit,” he also teaches the next generation of comics at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Dave Serio of The Arab Film Festival
Dave Serio, the Educator & Public Programming Specialist at the Arab American National Museum and the producer of the Arab Film Festival, talks about this year’s festival.
Comedian Brad Wenzel
Michigan stand-up comedian Brad Wenzel talks about what it’s like to perform on Conan O’Brien, how he got started in Detroit, and the community of Motor City comics in Los Angeles.
Chefs John Vermiglio and Josef Giacomino of Grey Ghost
Chefs John Vermiglio and Josef Giacomino of Grey Ghost talk about their restaurant in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood and their bar, Second Best.
The Week in Detroit with Comedian Shane Dials
Stand-up comedian Shane Dials on Detroit happenings, including Movement, the Civil War Remembrance at Greenfield Village, and Rochelle Riley’s new job.
Blake Kownacki and Thomas Roberes of Detroit Vineyards
Detroit Vineyards’ Blake Kownacki and Thomas Roberes, talk about opening the first vineyard in the Motor City in over 60 years.
The Week in Detroit with Ang Adamiak of Arts & Scraps
Ang Adamiak, Executive Director of Arts & Scraps, on what’s happening in Detroit this week. Also, comedian Tom McCarthy discusses the Comedy Castle Podcast.
The Motown Musician Accelerator Program with Paul Riser Jr.
Paul Riser Jr. of TechTown talks about the Motown Musician Accelerator program designed to help launch the careers of Detroit musicians.
The Week in Detroit with Comedian Tonya Murray
Detroit stand-up comedian Tonya Murray joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what’s happening in Detroit this week.
More Interviews
Interview with Erica Rakowicz and Karianne Spens-Hanna of the Mariners Inn: The Art of Transformation
“The Art of Transformation” exhibit opens on July 19, featuring art work by Mariners Inn clients overcoming substance abuse and homelessness.
Interview with Journalist and Author Massoud Hayoun
Journalist Haoun Massoud is the author of a new memoir, When We Were Arabs, which explores his own family’s Jewish and Arab roots.
Interview with Music Producer Dream Beach of Detroit Lines
Detroit music producer Dream Beach talks about the release of the new mixtape, “Hit My DMs,” by the producer collective Detroit Lines.
Interview with The Metro Detroit Book & Author Society
The Metro Detroit Book & Author Society has been putting on events, open to the public, since 1972 that feature major national authors.
Interview with Detroit Comedian Bret Hayden
Meet Bret Hayden, the Detroit comedian who’s emceeing for Chris Porter at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.