Best Steven Wayne Podcasts (2025)

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Life Interrupts Us: The Voice That Found Hope Before and After Trauma 1:13:47

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"Life Interrupts Us" welcomes Valerie Singleton-Evans, a worship singer and powerful voice of resilience, for an intimate conversation about her journey from surviving domestic emotional abuse to leading congregations in worship. In this moving episode, Valerie shares her deeply personal story, revealing how she found strength and healing in her fa…

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New Stadium Reaction, I-375 Thoughts, And A Mammoth Demo 29:40

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Today's show is in three parts. The largest part is talking about the new stadium coming for Detroit City FC, AlumniFi Field - that will be rising near Michigan and 20th streets, down the road from the former Tiger Stadium site and tied into the Southwest Detroit and Corktown communities. Get the details, get rendering reactions, and more. Plus, th…

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Trying Boston Cooler Vernors + A Historic Field Trip 15:46

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Have you ever been inside the Detroit Historical Museum? It's one of Jer's favorites, but Luciano - though a lifelong metro resident and interested in history - had not. So we talk about our field trip. Plus Shi, Jer, and Lucci try the new Boston Cooler Vernors flavor pop. Should you grab it, or should you grab some ice cream and Vernors instead? 0…

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From Barber to Tech Startup Founder: How I Launched Cutnova | @dorian_barber_yt | CEO & Founder, Cutnova 30:43

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From the barber chair to the tech world, Dorian shares how he turned a gap in the booking app market into Cutnova—a platform blending appointments with community to help barbers grow, connect, and thrive. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🔅Identify gaps in …

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A MONSTER IN MOUNT PLEASANT—CJ Williams 59:36

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In the quiet town of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the idyllic calm of 1978 was shattered by a series of brutal murders. Karol Beavers, a vivacious high school junior, and her mother, Clementine, became the unsuspecting victims of a heinous act of violence that left the community reeling. For six months, the case went cold, fear gripping a town unaccustome…

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Tim Manners, Author of Schoolboy, Discusses Baseball Hall of Fame Member, Waite Hoyt, Jimmy Carbone and Sean Ludwig Talk Whole Hog and Pig Island NYC, and Hunter Breshears of Plainville Farms and Leidy ... 2:08:00

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Episode 303 features a discussion on the Major League Baseball career of the legendary Hall of Fame pitcher, Waite Hoyt. Jimmy Carbone and Sean Ludwig talk about whole hog cooking and the upcoming barbecue event, Pig Island NYC. Hunter Breshears of Plainville Farms and Leidy's Premium Meats takes us to a New York Mets game. Tim Manners is a writer,…

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Inside Little Ghost // Trying Bastille Bar // New Stadium Details (and more!) 31:38

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Welcome to the weekend! Devon and Jer are back with what to know and where to go around town. 01:34 - Devon went to Bastille Bar in Downtown Detroit 05:05 - Trying Little Ghost in Ferndale 09:43 - Brick and Mortar restaurants vs. Food trucks... what's less expensive? 14:51 - More details on DCFC stadium are out 22:13 - Capitol Park's Redo feels lik…

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Wayne McCullough - 30 years since winning his WBC Title 1:03:32

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Wayne McCullough's historic WBC Bantamweight title win, which occurred 30 years ago, is being celebrated as a significant milestone in Irish boxing.On July 30, 1995, McCullough defeated Yasuei Yakushiji in Japan to become the first Irish WBC world champion, a victory often cited as one of the greatest away wins in Irish boxing - The win was not jus…

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Defending Detroit's Air + Detroit's New Startup Fund (ft. Darren Riley, Justin Onwenu) 22:14

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Today's show cover a couple of topics in one conversation, both important for the future of the city. Darren Riley, founder and CEO of JustAir, and Justin Onwenu, the director of entrepreneurship for the city of Detroit. Darren discussed the inspiration behind JustAir, and idea that came from his own health challenges. The conversation touched on h…

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Sheffield Runs The Table On Detroit Primary Night 26:24

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After four hours of live streaming, we recorded a reaction episode to Mary Sheffield's commanding primary election performance, garnering the top stop. Second place was Solomon Kinloch. We also get into some city council races and overall vibe shifts in the city. Plus, if we were to make a cocktail for Mary Sheffield, what would it look like? Engin…

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Breaking Barriers: COL(R) Pauline Gross, PA-C, on Transforming Military Medicine and Empowering Women 49:15

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Retired Army Colonel and Physician Assistant Pauline Gross shares her extraordinary journey from the Women's Army Corps to a pioneering career in military medicine. With a career spanning over 44 years, Pauline offers a wealth of insights into the evolution of women's health in the military and the vital role of leadership and mentorship in overcom…

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AfroFuture Detroit Preview (ft. Abdul Karim Abdullah) 11:03

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AfroFuture Detroit is coming this August 15-16 to the Bedrock Douglass site! Norris Howard is joined by Abdul Karim Adullah to preview the weekend of music and cultural connection. AfroFuture tickets: https://www.detroit.afrofuture.com/ Feedback as always, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Daily Detroit Birthday Bash, August 9: https://www.eve…

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From Oakland County to Washington (ft. Rep. Haley Stevens) 27:12

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Today’s show features a conversation with U.S. Representative and Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senat Haley Stevens. Representing the 11th District since 2019, her district includes Ferndale, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, Wixom, White Lake, Troy, Auburn Hills, and more. Oakland County is one of the most powerful and econ…

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Brand Partnerships & Salon Ownership: Jeremy Stephens’ Career Playbook | Jeremy Stephens | Owner, Jeremy Stephens Salon | Brand Ambassador & Global Artist 43:29

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Industry veteran Jeremy Stephens shares how he built a thriving salon and long-term brand partnerships with names like BaBylissPRO and Living Proof—offering a blueprint for stylists who want to grow in and beyond the chair. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS:…

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A FATHER'S FIGHT—Robbie Parker 1:07:15

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How one father, determined to reclaim his daughter's memory, brought down Alex Jones.On December 14, 2012, Robbie Parker's daughter Emilie was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary, a tragedy that changed Robbie's life and the country forever. By the next day, Alex Jones was on air claiming the shooting was a hoax. So begins Parker's David and Goliath st…

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Debbie Gonzales is a Barbecue Fiend and the Author of Girls With Guts and Wayne Stewart is the Author of Talking Baseball With Major League Stars 1:43:29

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Episode 302 features Girls With Guts author and barbecue fiend, Debbie Gonzales and Talking Baseball With Major League Stars author, Wayne Stewart Debbie Gonzales is an author and a self-described barbecue fiend. She joins us to discuss her latest book, Girls with Guts: The Road to Breaking Barriers and Bashing Records. It is a childrens book with …

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Should Kid Rock's Restaurant Return To Detroit? Dearborn's Huge Festival (and more) 23:33

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Welcome to the weekend! We've got some fun and fascinating stories for you on this Friday in the Motor City. 01:55 - Dearborn Homecoming is this weekend! It's a huge festival that started while Devon's grandpa was mayor. We talk about the history, how big of a deal it is at Ford Field Park, and how he's been to more than 30 of them. 07:08 - There's…

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Cash For People Over Corporations; Sweetgreen Coming; Apple Invests In Detroit 25:32

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Jer's back from Chicago and has big thoughts on some false arguments we're making back home in Detroit on transit... to making sure we're investing in projects for the people to the importance of even some density (duplex and triplexes, not giant apartment buildings). After all, if the government is going to give cash... shouldn't we be investing i…

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Life Interrupts Us: How Taylor Graves Built a Grammy Career Through Life's Detours 47:20

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"Life Interrupts Us" is a captivating podcast that dives deep into the unexpected twists and turns that shape our lives, featuring the multi-talented Grammy Award-winning artist Taylor Graves. Known for his soulful contributions as a singer, songwriter, and producer with the acclaimed Graves Brothers, and his integral role in the groundbreaking jaz…

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Episode Twenty - Livia and Wayne Kurtz - Grocery Outlet Owners - Engaged Community Members - Positive Vibe People 44:48

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Wayne and Livia Kurtz join The Skyway Podcast to share their remarkable story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and community spirit in the Ridge area. From joining our community after the Camp Fire to creating beloved local businesses, their journey reflects a deep commitment to Paradise and its future. Tune in for a heartfelt and inspiring convers…

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THE RENT COLLECTORS-—Jesse Katz 1:08:25

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Baby-faced teen Giovanni Macedo is desperate to find belonging in one of LA’s most predatory gangs, the Columbia Lil Cycos—so desperate that he agrees to kill an undocumented Mexican street vendor. The vendor, Francisco Clemente, had been refusing to give in to the gang’s shakedown demands. But Giovanni botches the hit, accidentally killing a newbo…

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Donna Muscarella, President of the Elysian Fields SABR Chapter and Steven Chase, Founder of Steve's Original Sauces 1:43:41

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Episode 301 features Donna Muscarella, President of the Elysian Fields SABR Chapter and Steven Chase, founder of Steve's Original Sauces Donna Muscarella is a baseball enthusiast, photographer, and mixed-media artist. Hinchliffe Stadium, one of the few Negro Leagues ballparks still standing, is a repeat subject of Donna’s creative compositions. In …

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Top Tater Tots; Cars vs. People; Duggan leads Detroit in Gov Race 24:50

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Jer and Devon are in on this beautiful Friday to talk all things Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan. 00:45 - Where have Devon and Jer been in sunny metro Detroit? We discuss the pPwer of the Tater Tot at Mercury Bar. 05:31 - The Detroit Athletic Club is one of Detroit's oldest elite spots, and has a cocktail all its own 13:05 - Northville's downto…

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MASTERCLASS 40:36

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The lads return with a quick catchup and look back over the last couple of weeks boxing. Katie Taylor once again outclassed and outboxed Amanda Serrano to draw a line under their rivalry - winning even more empathetically this time around. And despite all the ‘expert’ opinion predicting that Usyk is “too old” or “showing signs of aging - he deliver…

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New Tattoo Spot; Batman (at the DSO); New Mayoral Poll; Chinatown Block Party 19:34

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Jer and Norris talk about what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! The links: 00:30 - The new Dainty Tattoo shop in Detroit's Avenue of Fashion 06:00 - Detroit Symphony Orchestra will have the music of Batman 1989 on Friday, showing bat signal on side of the building - https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-summer/batman-1989-in-…

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Healing from Trauma and Finding Hope- Spiritual Support in Combat- Chaplain MAJ Paul Belcher 1:02:58

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Army Chaplain Major Paul Belcher joins us to share his groundbreaking insights into the intersection of trauma and spirituality within military contexts. Through his unique journey and experiences, Major Belcher developed the Traumatic Impact Spiritual Assessment Tool, a much-needed approach to help service members navigate the spiritual repercussi…

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Willis Show Bar Pauses And New Apartments Are A Go 17:26

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Show notes to come Reminders: Birthday Bash the afternoon of Saturday, August 9 at the Old Miami, and livestream on our Daily Detroit YouTube channel tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2:30p Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/da…

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Stories That Spark Action | A Conversation with Jill Kubit 34:55

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Stories That Spark Action: A Conversation With Jill Kubit Don't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of visionaries transforming lives and shaping a better future. Your support helps us continue sharing inspiring stories like Jill’s! About the Episode Jill Kubit is a social entrepreneur, c…

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A Soccer Stadium Dream Is Becoming Reality (ft. Sean Mann, Detroit City FC) 20:39

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There's been a lot of buzz since plans were announced for a new soccer stadium in Detroit, to be located by Michigan Avenue on the border of Corktown and Southwest Detroit. Detroit City FC co-owner and CEO Sean Mann steps into our studio at TechTown and we get an update on where progress is, the unique way (for American sports) project and funding …

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Startup Story: Test. Sell. Build. Scale. Lessons from a Co-Founder | Dharmendra Manwani | Co-Founder & CEO, ArtistOnGo 54:33

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Entrepreneur, CEO, and Co-Founder Dharmendra Manwani shares the startup journey behind ArtistOnGo, offering a real-world look at how to turn an idea into a product—through validation, iteration, and solving the right problem at the right time. ArtistOnGo is a business in a box solution for beauty and wellness professionals empowering them with all …

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HITMAN-Julian Sher and Lisa Fitterman 56:18

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For Yves Trudeau, the blood was all business. An assassin for the Hells Angels in the ’70s and ’80s, Trudeau was known as Apache, the Mad Bumper, and the Mad Bomber. As a contract killer, he did his job so well that the bikers sometimes lent him out to other organized-crime empires in Montreal, including the east-end French gangs led by the deadly …

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Celebrating Our 300th Episode With Emmy Winner, David Wild, Writer for the Grammy Awards and Rolling Stone Magazine and Barbecue Pitmaster Legends, Moe Cason and Bob Trudnak, Plus Special Congratulatory ... 2:08:08

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Celebrating our 300th episode with Emmy winner, David Wild, writer for the Grammy Awards and Rolling Stone magazine and barbecue pitmaster legends, Moe Cason and Bob Trudnak, plus special congratulatory messages David Wild is an award-winning writer, producer, and longtime Rolling Stone magazine contributing editor. Prior to Rolling Stone he wrote …

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Cheap and Cheerful Coffee, Not The Shock?, Statewide Races Heat Up 28:48

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Jer and Devon are in on this beautiful Friday to talk all things Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan. First, we'll start with where we've been: 02:04 - Edsel and Eleanor Ford House 07:12 - The Commons coffee shop and Laundromat on Detroit's East Side Topics: 10:49 - If not the Detroit Shock, what would we call our WNBA team? 13:45 - Devon's thought…

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313 New Apartments, I-75/8 Mile Redo, Belle Isle Progress, Detroit's Young Voters Sit Out 31:59

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On today's show, Jer and Norris talk about some of the topics of the day. The University of Michigan is building 313 apartments for faculty and staff in Downtown Detroit We discuss options for an upcoming redesign of the 8 Mile and I-75 interchange A trail that circles the entire shoreline of Belle Isle is getting finishing touches A new report in …

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Chef Marcus Samuelsson on Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and Global Food Culture in Detroit 12:51

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Norris Howard chats with award-winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Global Citizen Detroit about the global impact of food. Some of the topics we hit: Food Waste is a bigger problem than you think: Chef Samuelsson explains how food waste occurs at every level, from our own homes to massive industrialized food production. Global Food Insecurity: They d…

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A Combat Medic’s Tale of Resilience and Teamwork- CSM Gabriel R. Wright, MPA, RRT 52:10

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Command Sergeant Major Gabriel Wright shares his extraordinary journey from serving with the Army Rangers to becoming a senior respiratory therapist in military medicine. His transformation was profoundly influenced by the events of 9-11, leading to deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he faced the harsh realities of combat head-on. With pass…

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Beyond The Headlines on Detroit's Future, Public Relations, AI, and the RenCen 17:48

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My guest today is Tina Kozak, the President and CEO of Franco Public Relations. We get into a bunch of topics, from media and public relations, to feelings on Detroit's future, Artificial Intelligence and the role it plays in media and PR, how you build a team and of course, as her firm has been in the RenCen for many years - her thoughts from look…

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What Stylists Need to Know About Micro Salons & Suite Ownership | Kat Scott | Owner, The Rosewood Salon Co. | Business Coach, Destroy the Hairdresser 40:09

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In this episode, Salon owner and business coach Kat Scott shares how she went from burned out in traditional salons to thriving as the owner of a micro salon—and what stylists need to consider before jumping into salon suites or opening a space of their own. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear…

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SOMETHING BIG- Patrick Wohl 58:23

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Something Big tells the story of the infamous Brown’s Chicken massacre, a brutal case that captivated Chicagoland after remaining unsolved for nearly a decade. Customers know Brown's Chicken for its crispy buttermilk fried chicken and flaky biscuits. The Illinois-based franchise has a reputation for delicious but simple comfort food. But through no…

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Denny Neagle, Member of the 2000 World Series Champion NY Yankees and Marvin Weinberger, Inventor of the Grill Fighter BBQ Cleaning Tool 1:43:50

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Episode 299 features former Major League Baseball pitcher and a member of the 2000 World Series Champion New York Yankees, Denny Neagle and the inventor of the barbecue Grill Fighter cleaning tool, Marvin Weinberger. Denny Neagle is former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for six teams over a 13-year career, including the Minnesota Twins, P…

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A Night Out In The City (Plus Inside The New Hudson's Event Space) 20:58

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Today's show is in three parts. First, we talk about our experience in the new Hudson's Tower event space. It's beautiful. It's great. Except for one (very fixable) thing. Then we talk about the Global Citizen:NOW conference that we attended Thursday and our takeaways - plus a tease ofr the interview that our Patreon members will watch first! And f…

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Park Progress, Coffee Shop Buzz, Stadium Architect Chosen (and more) 30:48

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Jer and Norris are in the studio sharing what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! Be sure to check out the video version of this (aloing with our listener mailbag livestream of additonal content) - https://youtu.be/gZaeYd7kUuM?si=SxZo_HbALUqbvVjI 00:08 - Where have we been? AM Buzz cafe opens in the Cambria Hotel in Detroit. 07:44 - Michigan'…

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The Berkley Street Art Fest Returns! 13:11

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The Berkley Street Art Fest transforms downtown Berkley into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This annual summer event features impressive chalk art competitions where artists create stunning 3D street murals. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food from local vendors and food trucks in the Culinary Corridor, shop from artisan vendor…

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Life Interrupts Us: The Multifaceted Journey of Aretha Scruggs and her Rainbow Personality! 1:08:57

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From Background to Spotlight with Aretha Scruggs! Join us on the podcast this week as we sit down with the incredibly talented and inspiring Aretha Scruggs! Self-described as having a "rainbow personality," Aretha is a true force of nature – a gifted singer, songwriter, and performer whose voice has graced stages around the world. Beyond her captiv…

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16th Physician to the President: COL(R) Kevin C. O’Connor, DO, FAAFP 1:00:05

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Prepare to uncover the hidden world of military medicine with retired Army Colonel Dr. Kevin O'Connor. What does it take to provide medical care in high-stakes environments and transition seamlessly into the role of White House physician? Join us for an episode packed with hard-earned wisdom and captivating stories as Dr. O'Connor shares his journe…