The D Brief Podcast

The D Brief is metro Detroit's premiere arts and entertainment podcast. Hosted by Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello, it spotlights the region's best music, food, drink, comedy, festivals, theatre, museums, and more.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of the America Dissected Podcast
October 23, 2019
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
October 16, 2019
Rebecca Salminen Witt of the Detroit Historical Society talka about the ongoing renovations at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
Interview with Musician Ryan Neal
September 21, 2019
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
September 13, 2019
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
September 10, 2019
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Adriel Thornton of Dally in the Alley
September 6, 2019
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
September 4, 2019
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
August 30, 2019
Mark Stryker, author of the new book Jazz From Detroit, talks about the history of jazz in the Motor City.
The Week in Detroit
August 27, 2019
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
August 16, 2019
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
August 12, 2019
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
August 9, 2019
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
August 6, 2019
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
August 2, 2019
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
July 30, 2019
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
July 26, 2019
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
July 19, 2019
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
July 12, 2019
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
July 9, 2019
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
July 5, 2019
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
July 2, 2019
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
June 28, 2019
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
June 25, 2019
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
June 21, 2019
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
June 18, 2019
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
June 14, 2019
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
June 11, 2019
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
June 6, 2019
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
June 4, 2019
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
May 30, 2019
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.