Detroit Strange

Jess and Alex talk about some weird jobs they had. Then they take a moment to recognize the tragedy that happened in Oxford, MI last week (6:40-14:00.) After they chat about a few shows they've been watching and Alex dives into a story. He tells Jess about the history and creator of the Brightmoor Neighborhood. What were new residents promised before they even arrived? What did they get? And who's money saved the residents in the end? Tune in to find out.

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Jess and Alex catch up after thanksgiving, talk a few movies, and dive into their love of Joan Cusack. Then Jess tells Alex the story of the life of Joseph Campau. How did he gain his wealth? What did he carry with him everywhere? And why were there soooo many lawsuits against him? Tune in to find out!

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We start this week with a big thank you to all of our listeners and Alex tries to see how many languages he can say "thank you" in. Then Jess and Alex talk about Sting, various dead technologies, and when computers frustrate while sipping on some cranberry mimosas.

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Jess and Alex talk about the Tchotchkes, Dolls, & the metaverse. Then Jess tells Alex about Hotel Yorba as a collage; it's history, The White Stripes, and the Disappearance of Phyllis Flynn, all before reading some google reviews of the hotel.

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Join this week as Jess & Alex catch up, talk about what they've been watching, and the homework they got from Scaring is Sharing. Then Alex tells Jess about the history of J.L. Hudson's. Who started the store? What is happening to the old Hudson's site now? And just how many bathroom stalls were there? Tune in to find out! And send us your memories of Hudson's to [email protected]!

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Join this week, as Jess & Alex discuss how it can be Spooky Season whenever, Mandela Effects, and the delights that are Cyndi Lauper & Jeff Goldbloom. Then Jess tells Alex the story of the discovery of Phillip "Phil" Traci's body in 1984. How was the case grossly mishandled? Why was one of his best friends treated like a suspect? And, what other crime scenes around town may have been connected? Tune in this week to find out!

The non-profit mentioned in this episode is: Equality Michigan (https://equalitymi.org/)

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On this week's Detroit Strange, Jess and Alex talk about more information from last week's story about the Crouch Family, Getting Spooked, and "Classic" Thanksgiving Movies. Then Alex takes Jess on a road trip to Kirkland, Ohio to talk about Jeffrey Lundgren and his followers. Why did they choose Kirkland? What did they do there? And what ever happened to the Avery family? All this and more on this week's Detroit Strange

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This week Jess and Alex talk about costume ideas, the perks of being millennials, and if flip phones will ever really make a come back...Then they sip on some Cinnamon spice Apple Cider and Jess takes Alex on a little Road trip just outside of Jackson, MI to tell him the story of the Crouch Farm quadruple homicides. While this case was never solved there are some pretty good leads...Who could have done it? What motives were floating around? And how was there a confession given just a few years ago? Tune in to find out!

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This week Jess and Alex talk about being guests on "Scaring is Sharing" for their 50th episode! (Part of the Planet Ant Network) Then Alex tells a story of the Lady Bluebeard of Detroit, Euphemia Mondich. How many times was she married? How many survived? And what was the damning piece of evidence she couldn't explain away? All this and more on this week's Detroit Strange!

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This week Jess & Alex meet mid-day to record and chat about what they've been watching in the past week and decide to sip on some hard ciders to get into the fall season. Then Jess tells Alex two stories about some buildings in the city with rumors of paranormal activity; St. Agnes Cathedral & The Detroit 6th Precinct (McGraw) Building. What do the two building surprisingly have in common? (You can probably already guess) Who visited St. Agnes in the 80's that filled the seats once again? And what caused 5 workers during building clean up at the old 6th precinct building to quit on the spot? Join us to find out!

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