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.
The D Brief Podcast: Past Interviews
The D Brief is Detroit's premiere arts and entertainment podcast. Each week, we publish three episodes: Two that discuss what's happening in the metro Detroit area, and one that is an in-depth interview with a notable Detroiter.
Below is a list of just our in-depth interviews. You can also sort the interviews by topic:
Comedy · Food & Drink · Museums & Galleries · Music · Theatre
Guests: Aleiya Lindsey, Amani Olu
Emily T. Gail of Say Nice Things About Detroit
Emily T. Gail, the co-creator of the Say Nice Things About Detroit movement, stops by to share her story. She talks about owning a boutique retail and eatery at Corner of Congress and Shelby in the 70s, organizing Detroit foot races in the 80s, and revitalizing the Say Nice Things About Detroit brand over the last decade.
Guests: Emily T. Gail
Organizations: Say Nice Things About Detroit
DJ Peter Croce, Founder of Rocksteady Disco
Peter Croce, the DJ and Producer behind Detroit’s Rocksteady Disco label, talks about his approach to both rocking a party and running a record label.
Guests: Peter Croce
Organizations: Rocksteady Disco
Detroit Free Press Restaurant Critic Mark Kurlyandchik
Mark Kurlyandchik, the Detroit Free Press’ Restaurant Critic, stops by the podcast to talk about the state of the Motor City’s food scene.
Guests: Mark Kurlyandchik
Organizations: Detroit Free Press
Dave Wait of Motor City Pride
Dave Wait, Chairperson of Motor City Pride, talks about the upcoming festival and parade in Detroit. The annual event, which is Michigan’s largest pride event, attracts over 40,000 people.
Guests: Dave Wait
Organizations: Motor City Pride
Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle
Merrill Cain offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear taking place on Belle Isle this weekend
Guests: Merrill Cain
Organizations: Detroit Grand Prix
Detroit Women of Comedy Festival at Planet Ant
Audra Jantz and Kate Holmes, the Co-Producers of the first Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, talk about how the four-day event came together.
Guests: Audra Jantz, Kate Holmes
Organizations: Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, Planet Ant
Jennifer Hamra of the Good Life Detroit Blog
Three years ago, Jennifer Hamra and her family moved to Detroit from Tennessee. She and her five home-schooled children have explored the city through her blog, Good Life Detroit, and her photography.
Guests: Jennifer Hamra
Organizations: Good Life Detroit
Detroit Songwriter Allee Willis
Allee Willis, the Detroit songwriter behind legendary hits like Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” and the Rembrandt’s “I’ll Be There for You” talks about her love for the Motor City.