How The Detroit Historical Society Is Documenting The Pandemic In Real Time
The COVID-19 pandemic is historic. How do we preserve stories for future historians? Rebecca Salminen Witt of the Detroit Historical Society explains.
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Interviews
How a Teacher is Fostering the Next Generation of Detroit Comics
How do you train the next generation of Detroit artists? Tim Finkel teaches stand-up comedy to high school students. He shares his tips.
How a Detroit Event Producer Survived the Pandemic
What was it like to be a Detroit event producer during the pandemic? We asked one of the best: Jon Witz, the producer of Arts, Beats & Eats.
How a Detroit Chef is Sharing History Through Food
Ederique Goudia of Taste the Diaspora Detroit, a food event about the African Diapsora, talks about how she's using food to share history.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted the Detroit Food System
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected Detroit's food system, from restaurants to grocery stores. Jewell Dziendziel's podcast explores the issue.
How a Detroit Musician Crossed Into Filmmaking
As an artist, how do you make the leap from one discipline to another? Ryan Wiese shares how he switched from music to filmmaking.
How a Detroit-Based Clothing Line is Sparking Discussions About Cultural Appropriation
Cultural appropriation is a controversial topic. Mapate Diop, who makes streetwear inspired by the African Diaspora, discusses the issue.
How A Detroiter Ditched His Day Job to Become a Singer/Songwriter Later in Life
Who hasn't toiled away at their day job, all the while dreaming of quitting to pursue their artistic passion? Mike Ward did it. Here's how.
How a Designer Who Made Money From Events Pivoted During the Pandemic
Like many Detroiters, Melinda Anderson's living was dependent on the live events industry. When these were canceled, she reinvented her career.
What It’s Really Like To Compete on Top Chef
Kiki Louya, Detroit chef and founder of Folk, competed on season 18 of the reality TV show, Top Chef. What was it like to be during the pandemic?
How a Detroit Festival is Breaking Barriers for Women in Comedy
Kate Holmes, Producer of the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, talks about the challenges facing women in stand-up comedy.
How A Dearborn Native Brought Gay Muslim Characters to the Screen
Dearborn writer and director Mike Mosallam had never seen his story told on film, so he decided to tell it himself in Breaking Fast.
How to Fail at Stand-Up Comedy
Detroit stand-up comedian Steve Sabo spent the pandemic writing a book about what not to do as a professional comedian.
How a Detroit Songwriter is Launching A Sober Artist Residency
Detroit musician Greater Alexander is using the money he's made composing for companies like Amazon to build a residence for sober artists.
How a Detroit Restaurant is Creating a Safe Space for Immigrants
When Mamba Hamissi and his wife fled Burundi, they had no intention of opening a restaurant. Now they're helping immigrants start a new life.
How a Singer Found Success By Coming Home to Detroit
Artists often leave Detroit for Hollywood or Nashville or New York . But singer Raye Williams found success by coming home.
How a Detroit Cocktail Bar Morphed During the Pandemic
Small, upscale spaces that rely on being packed have been hit hard during the pandemic. Here's how a Detroit cocktail bar is coping.
How a Hamtramck Art Gallery Has Pivoted During The Pandemic
Art is something that people like to see in person before purchasing. So how has the KO Gallery in Hamtramck pivoted during the pandemic?
How a DJ Launched a Detroit Dance Party During the Pandemic
How do you host a dance party when the COVID-19 pandemic has forced social distancing upon everyone? DJ Samy Morykwas explains.
How a Visual Artist From Detroit Expanded Into Podcasting
How do you expand your art from one medium into another? Visual artist Sarey Ruden talks about how she expanded into podcasting.
More Interviews
Detroit Art Week
Amani Olu and Aleiya Lindsey, the organizers of Detroit Art Week, talk about what it takes to launch this event. We talk about the difference between the art scene in Detroit and other cities, the venues participating this year, and how newbies can dive into the world of contemporary art.
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.
Chef Max Hardy of River Bistro and COOP
Chef Max Hardy of River Bistro and COOP talks about returning to Detroit to launch restaurants after being a personal chef for NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire and a stint on the Food Network’s ‘Chopped.’
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.
Carmen Harlan of WDIV and the Carmen Harlan Collection
Carmen Harlan, the legendary Detroit news anchor of WDIV, on the podcast to talk about The Carmen Harlan Collection clothing line.
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.
Detroit Black Restaurant Week
Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, the organizer of Detroit Black Restaurant Week, talks about this year’s event and how to celebrate the culinary diversity of the Motor City.
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.
Aaron Foley, Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit
Aaron Foley, the City of Detroit’s Chief Storyteller and the author of How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass, shares his views on the city’s renaissance. We discuss his rise as a journalist, his view on the loss of Detroit’s Amazon headquarters bid, and where to find some of the best places to eat.
Musician, Songwriter, and Producer Luis Resto
Songwriter, musician, and producer Luis Resto talks about his music career, starting with his early collaborations with legendary producer Don Was and his later work with hip hop legend Eminem.