Chefs John Vermiglio and Josef Giacomino of Grey Ghost talk about their restaurant in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood and their bar, Second Best.
The D Brief Podcast
Detroit creatives can learn a lot from each other. The D Brief shares the stories of local artists and entertainers to educate and inspire others in the community.
Hosts Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello interview Detroit actors, authors, brewers, chefs, comedians, curators, dancers, DJs, mixologists, musicians, storytellers, visual artists, and more. See a list of our past guests.
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Guests: John Vermiglio, Josef Giacomino
The Week in Detroit with Comedian Shane Dials
Stand-up comedian Shane Dials on Detroit happenings, including Movement, the Civil War Remembrance at Greenfield Village, and Rochelle Riley’s new job.
Guests: Nick Britskey, Shane Dials
Organizations: NickDrinks.com
Blake Kownacki and Thomas Roberes of Detroit Vineyards
Detroit Vineyards’ Blake Kownacki and Thomas Roberes, talk about opening the first vineyard in the Motor City in over 60 years.
Guests: Blake Kownacki, Thomas Roberes
Organizations: Detroit Vineyards
The Week in Detroit with Ang Adamiak of Arts & Scraps
Ang Adamiak, Executive Director of Arts & Scraps, on what’s happening in Detroit this week. Also, comedian Tom McCarthy discusses the Comedy Castle Podcast.
Guests: Ang Adamiak, Tom McCarthy
Organizations: Arts & Scraps, Mark Ridleys Comedy Castle
The Motown Musician Accelerator Program with Paul Riser Jr.
Paul Riser Jr. of TechTown talks about the Motown Musician Accelerator program designed to help launch the careers of Detroit musicians.
Guests: Paul Riser Jr.
Organizations: Motown Musician Accelerator, TechTown
The Week in Detroit with Comedian Tonya Murray
Detroit stand-up comedian Tonya Murray joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what’s happening in Detroit this week.
Guests: Greg Russell, Tonya Murray
Josh Wakely, the Creator of Netflix’ Motown Magic
Josh Wakely, the creator of the Netflix cartoon Motown Magic, talks about how his Detroit-inspired children’s show came to be.
Guests: Josh Wakely
Organizations: Motown Magic
The Week in Detroit with Liz Parker of Yes/No Detroit Blog
Liz Parker of the Yes/No Detroit blog talks about what’s happening in Detroit. Plus, the Detroit Music Awards and David Kiley of Encore Michigan.
Guests: David Kiley, Liz Parker, Mike Geeter, Nestor Gomez
Organizations: Encore Michigan, Yes/No Detroit Blog
Sculptor John Sauvé of Man in the City
John Sauvé, the artist behind the orange Man in the City sculptures that can be found on rooftops throughout the city of Detroit, talks about the project.
Guests: John Sauvé
Organizations: Man in the City
The Week in Detroit with Comedian Simply Shanell
Detroit stand-up comedian Simply Shanell joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what’s happening in Detroit this week.
Guests: Bart Dangus, Connor Meade, Gary Graff, Simply Shanell
Organizations: Detroit Music Awards, Planet Ant, The Independent
Evrod Cassimy of WDIV / Local 4 News
Evrod Cassimy, the morning and noon news anchor on Detroit’s WDIV / Local 4 News, joins Seth Resler to talk about his new R&B album, Newzic.
Guests: Evrod Cassimy
Organizations: WDIV-TV
The Week in Detroit with Jewell Dziendziel of The Bite Tonight Food Blog
Jewell Dziendziel of The Bite Tonight Detroit food blog, joins Seth and comedian Alana Gonzalez to talk about what’s happening in Detroit this week.
Guests: Alana Gonzalez, Ann Delisi, Jewell Dziendziel
Organizations: Essential Music, The Bite Tonight, WDET
Jason Hall of RiDetroit and Slow Roll
Jason Hall, the founder of RiDetroit and of Slow Roll Detroit, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about biking in Detroit.
Guests: Jason Hall
Organizations: RiDetroit, Slow Roll
Loaded Die in Ferndale
Kyle Sweeney and Madison Reitzel, the owners of the board game shop Loaded Die in Ferndale, talk about their gaming events.
Guests: Kyle Sweeney, Madison Reitzel
Organizations: Loaded Die
Chef Mike Ransom of Ima Noodles
Mike Ransom, the chef behind Ima, named ‘Restaurant of the Year’ by the Detroit Free Press, talks about his Japanese noodle houses.
Guests: Mike Ransom
Organizations: Ima
The Week in Detroit with Caleb Malooley of Gasoline Gypsies
Caleb Malooley, singer and guitarist for the rock band the Gasoline Gypsies, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what’s happening in Detroit.
Guests: Bailey Sisoy Isgro, Caleb Malooley
Organizations: Detroit History Club, Detroit History Tours, Gasoline Gypsies
Dan Riley of Axle Brewing and Livernois Tap
Dan Riley, the President of Axle Brewing and the Livernois Tap in Ferndale, drops by the podcast to talk about the history of the beer and the beer hall.
Guests: Dan Riley
Organizations: Axle Brewing, Livernois Tap
The Week in Detroit with Comedian Paolo Busignani
Comedian Paolo Busignani joins Seth and Becky to talk about what’s happening in Detroit, including the Mo Pop music festival, the World Series of Bowling, and the new season of Broadway in Detroit.
Guests: Alyson Jones Turner, Gary Graff, Paolo Busingnani
Organizations: Detroit Sound Conservancy
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.
Guests: MaryAnn Wilkinson
Organizations: Scarab Club
The Week in Detroit with Singer Apropos
Singer Apropos talks about what’s happening in Detroit this week. Also: Bonnie Mellos of Empty Bowls and Tim Kiska of the Detroit History Podcast.