Annmarie Borucki of Midtown Detroit, Inc.
Annmarie Boruck, the Director of Arts and Culture for Midtown Detroit, Inc., joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about the re-opening of downtown's cultural centers.
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Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello host the podcast for and about metro Detroit artists and entertainers.
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Podcast Episodes
Darren Shelton of Planet Ant
Darren Shelton of Planet Ant in Hamtramck talks about the history of the improvisational theatre how it is adapting to the pandemic.
Lee DeVito of the Detroit Metro Times
Lee DeVito, Editor-in-Chief of the Detroit Metro Times talks about the impact of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter protests.
Satori Shakoor of The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers
Satori Shakoor, founder and producer of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers, joins Seth and Becky on the livestream to talk about her upcoming virtual storytelling event called "Black Men Count."
Rochelle Riley, Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Detroit
Rochelle Riley, the Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Detroit and the former columnist at the Detroit Free Press, joins the podcast.
Detroit Historical Analogies for the COVID-19 Pandemic
Bailey Sisoy Isgoro (now Moore) of Detroit History Tours to see if the past can offer any clues about what the future holds for Detroit.
Detroit Music Journalist Gary Graff on COVID-19
Gray Graff, music journalist for the Oakland Press and Billboard, talks about how the coronavirus is impacting the Detroit live music scene.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on COVID-19 in Detroit
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, author of Healing Politics and host of the America Dissected podcast, on how the coronavirus is affecting Detroit.
What Local Musicians Should Know About Digital Music with Ping Ho
Before she was a successful Detroit restauranteur, Ping Ho of Marrow and The Royce was an executive with Warner Music Group.
Restauranteur Ping Ho and All Things Detroit Day
Restauranteur Ping Ho of Marrow and The Royce rejoins the podcast to learn about supporting local businesses on All Things Detroit Day.
Women and Minorities in the Restaurant Business with Ping Ho
Ping Ho of Marrow, The Royce, and Mink, talks about her efforts to support women and minorities in the restaurant business.
Ping Ho of Marrow, The Royce, and Mink
Ping Ho, the owner of Marrow and The Royce, and a partner in Mink, talks about what brought her to Detroit as a restauranteur.
Making a Living in Theatre with Casaundra Freeman
Casaundra Freeman is one of the rare Michiganders who makes a living in local theatre. How does she do it? We find out.
Director Casaundra Freeman and Restaurant Critic Mark Kurlyandchik
Casaundra Freeman of the Detroit Repertory Theatre, and Mark Kurlyandchik, restaurant critic for the Detroit Free Press, on the podcast.
Voiceover and Narration with Casaundra Freeman
Actress and Director Casaundra Freeman talks about how she entered the world of voiceover and narration and what tricks of the trade she has learned.
The Detroit Theatre Scene with Actress and Director Casaundra Freeman
Casaundra Freeman, the director of The Puppeteer at the Detroit Repertory Theatre, talks about the theatre scene in metro Detroit.
Changing Careers with Nya Marshall of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails
Nya Marshall, owner of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails, talks about how her career took an unexpected turn and she became a restauranteur.
Nya Marshall and Mark Stryker
Nya Marshall of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails on the podcast while Mark Stryker talks about his new book on the history of Orchestra Hall.
Serving Your Community with Nya Marshall of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails
Nya Marshall, owner of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails, talks about her quest to build a restaurant that supports the local community.
Nya Marshall of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails
Nya Marshall of Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails talks about how she transformed a vacant building in the East Village into a vibrant restaurant.
More Interviews
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of the America Dissected Podcast
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, former executive director of the Detroit Health Department, talks about his new podcast, America Dissected.
Rebecca Salminen Witt of The Detroit Historical Society
Rebecca Salminen Witt of the Detroit Historical Society talka about the ongoing renovations at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
David Carleton of the G.A.R. Building
David Carleton, co-owner of Mindfield, talks about the purchase and renovation of the historic G.A.R. Building in downtown Detroit.
Adriel Thornton of Dally in the Alley
Adriel Thornton, one of the organizers of Dally in the Alley talks about this festival that’s been happening in Cass Corridor for more than four decades.
Mark Stryker, Author of Jazz From Detroit
Mark Stryker, author of the new book Jazz From Detroit, talks about the history of jazz in the Motor City.
Robin Kinnie of Motor City Woman
Robin Kinnie, President of Motor City Woman internet radio and podcast studios talks about her network of Detroit-based shows.
Michael Smith of The Detroit Improv Fest
Michael Smith, one of the organizers of the Detroit Improv Festival, talks about what’s in store at the 2019 event.
Chef Genevieve Vang of Bangkok96
Chef Genevieve Vang of Bangkok96 Street Food at the Detroit Shipping Company and Bangkok96 in Dearborn talks about her Hmong roots, her time in Paris, and how her first year with a restaurant in Detroit proper has changed her life.
Dabls of the MBAD African Bead Museum
Dabls, founder of the MBAD African Bead Museum in Detroit, talks about African beads, the history of the museum, and how it brings people together.
Melody Baetens, Restaurant Critic for the Detroit News
Melody Baetens has assumed the mantle of restaurant critic for the Detroit News, and she drops by the podcast to talk food, drink, and music.