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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
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.
Interview with Musician Ryan Neal
Detroit-based musician, singer, and producer Ryan Neal talks to Becky Scarcello about his debut EP released earlier this year.
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.
The Week in Detroit with Tony Muggs of The Muggs
Tony Muggs of the bands The Muggs and Dude joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what’s happening this week, including Kid Rock’s latest controversy and Dave Coulier’s return to town. Plus, Nick Britsky of NickDrinks.com celebrates International Canned Cocktail Day, and William Smith of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy talks about the […]
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.
The Week in Detroit with Shanley Pearl of Hungry in Detroit
Shanley Pearl of the popular foodie Instagram account Hungry in Detroit joins the podcast to talk about what’s going on in the city.
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.
The Week in Detroit
Seth and Becky discuss the week in Detroit, including your Labor Day weekend options, the new Motown documentary, and Detroit at Podcast Movement.
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.
The Week in Detroit with Kelly Rossi of Boxfest Detroit
Kelly Rossi, the Executive Director of Boxfest Detroit, the festival for female-identifying directors, talks about what’s happening in Detroit.
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.
The Week in Detroit with Luke Castle of the Royal Starr Film Festival
Luke Castle of the Royal Starr Film Festival talks about what’s happening in Detroit this week, including Bernie Sanders, Cardi B, and J Chris Newberg.
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.
The Week in Detroit with Yasmeen Kadouh of Dearborn Girl
Yasmeen Kadouh, co-host of the Dearborn Girl podcast, talks about what’s happening in Detroit (and Dearborn). Also, Grandma Techno talks about her new book.
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.
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.
More Interviews
Interview with Jonathan Fuhrman of the Michigan Depression Glass Society
Jonathan Fuhrman of the Michigan Depression Glass Society talks about the upcoming Michigan Depression Glass Society show in Dearborn.
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.