Detroit Strange

Detroit Strange

By Alex Suriano, Jessica CooperComedyTrue CrimeHistory
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Detroit Strange episodes

  • Ep.12 - Hog Island
    On this episode Jess and Alex discuss cats and CATS (and have opinions on both) while they figure out how to bridge the gap between Alex's pop culture references and Jess' (limited) knowledge of rap while sipping on Gin n' Juice. Jess then tells Alex about Hog Island, better known today as Belle Isle and the zoo that used to be there. Have you ever seen the lady in white on the isle? Tune in and listen how to get her to visit!
    36 min
  • Ep.11 - Was ist Das Hotel?
    Alex mixes up a couple of White Russians and while they sip he tells Jess all about Detroit’s oldest hotel - the Leland. There's plenty of ookie spookies in the building, searches for Jimmy Hoffa, talk of the Purple Gang, a ghost who peeps, and even a spirit known for his bowler hat. What happened when the building was being constructed that might have helped start it's paranormal trends from the get-go? Tune in and find out!
    37 min
  • Ep.10 - Salty AF
    In Episode 10 Jess tells Alex all about the salty underbelly of Detroit, while they sip on some Salty Dog Cocktails. Almost 1200 feet beneath Detroit/Metro-Detroit's surface are the Detroit Salt Mines; miles upon mines of tunnels where workers extract salt in the consistent 60 degree tunnels year round. The mines themselves have changed hands quite a few times during the past 100 years and are no longer open for public tours today. Tune in to hear about the patron saint of minors, how large machinery makes it down into the mines, and what once went down never to come back up again.
    40 min
  • Ep.9 - Ring My Bell
    In episode 9 Alex tells Jess about Detroit's oldest bar - The Two Way Inn while they sip on some Ward Eight(ish)s. Alex talks about the history of the bar, the one time Village of Norris (now the Nortown neighborhood of Detroit,) some ooky spookies that have been seen at the bar, and more! What happens when you ring the bell above the bar? Tune in to find out!
    37 min
  • Ep.8 - Purple Is the New Black
    Jessica and Alex sit down to have a spin on a lynchburg lemonade made with Canadian's finest (or just affordable) whisky while Jess tells Alex all about Detroit's notorious Purple Gang. They talk about the nicknames, extortions, and the over 500 deaths caused by the Purple gang's 20+ members. What sort of rackets were the Purps associated with? Why were they called the Purple Gang? How did it turn out for the gang's leaders? Tune in to find out.
    50 min
  • Ep.7 - D I Ayyyy
    Alex mixes up beautiful tequila sunrises and while they sip he paints a picture of the history of the DIA for Jess. They art-nerd out a little, talk about the fierce woman that Frida Kahlo was, and discuss the once controversial murals that her husband Diego Rivera created. Then Alex brings up an Ooky Spooky that may be coming to life at night. Tune in and see why the DIA might be an actual "Night at the Museum."
    42 min
  • Ep.6 - I Want to Haunt With Somebody

    Jess & Alex sip on some Champagne Mules while Jess tells Alex all about the history and possible paranormal activity at the Whitney. There's spirits & spirits, creepy noises, secret vaults, an elevator with a mind of it's own, a table for tea that's been set for many years but no one knows who is coming, and more. Does the mystery tea guest take one lump or two?

    31 min
  • Ep.5 - Ooky Spooky Cemetery!

    On episode 5 Alex & Jess toast with some "blood" infused martini's while Alex tells Jess about all the ooky spooky things and famous residents of Elmwood Cemetery. Will they see any apparitions? Will they discover what odd smell is said to be attached to the "Veiled Lady?" (They guess it's either the smell of seaweed, dead body, or salmon) Will she evoke feeling of fear and dread in them? Tune in and find out!

    18 min
  • Ep.4 - Who Do? Voo Doo!

    Jess & Alex sit back and relax with some Bee's Knees, a prohibition era drink while Jess tells Alex the story of the Detroit Occult Murders of St. Aubin Street, a still to this day cold-case. What sorts of details will they discover? Can they solve the crime? (More than likely no.) Listen to find out!

    47 min
  • Ep.3 - Some Men Just Can't Handle Their Biscuits

    On this episode Alex & Jessica sip on some Metropolitans while Alex feeds Jessica some homemade biscuits while he tells her a story about Rose who once lived in the Alhambra Apartments, tune in to find out what secret ingredient made her biscuits to die for.

    23 min

About Detroit Strange

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Jessica Cooper and Alex Suriano explore and celebrate the strange and unusual history of Detroit with a side of humor. They tell stories, share a cocktail, and have some laughs while discussing the…