Detroit Strange

Jess and Alex talk about the dangers of Salmon Robo-callers, the upcoming episode 100 spectacular, & how cruise ships avoid Scurvy. Then Jess takes Alex on a small "Road Trip" to Bath, MI to talk about the 1927 tragedy that was the worst school bombing to ever take place. What did neighbors observe from the assailant before it happened? How could one man go over 5 years without paying a mortgage (yet still having his property?) And, how many more explosives were hidden that never detonated? Tune in to find out.

WARNING this episode contains a lot of information about a very tragic event, while some of the more gruesome details were left out, it may be upsetting to some

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Join this episode as Jess and Alex talk about Alex being a wedding officiate, and cleaning up from all the rain while sipping on some fun summer drinks (together!) Then Alex tells Jess about the quick rise and fall of the Southwest Detroit Hospital. Why did it get built in the first place? What does boxing have to do with it? And what did they do to lose it again? Tune in to find out!

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So happy to be back together recording in the same room! Alex and Jess chat a little up top about camping, Jess embarrassing herself while out in the real world, and the wonder that is the papaya. Then Jess tells Alex the history of the feud that has been going on for almost 100 years between American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island...then they do a blind taste test to see which one they like more...How did the Coney Dog end up in Detroit? Is the feud real? And which one do Alex and Jess officially prefer? Tune in to find out!

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We're back from our mini summer vacation! In this episode Alex and Jess catch up to talk about Margaritaville, Grand Rapids, and Celebrity Crushes (who do you think Jess's celeb crush is?) Then Alex goes on to tell Jess all about Palmer Park. Why was a giant log so important to the area? Why is Palmer Park like Epcot? And what would disco balls say if they could talk? All of this and more this week, so join us!

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This week Jess & Alex talk about, new haircuts, Alex's new roommate (Minerva the cat,) and the mysterious note in a bottle found at old Michigan Central Station. Next Jess tells Alex about the history of Movement, Detroit's Techno festival and the history of Techno itself! Who started techno? How did the festival's name change so many times? And who is Grandma Techno? Tune in to find out!

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On this week's Detroit Strange, Jess and Alex talk summertime, and the livings easy..then scramble to find a thesaurus and round things out by talking about Alex's incoming newest family member (hint it has four legs and he's been trying to adopt one for months), before Alex gets into some WAP (Wet ass prohibition). Who was the first to get charged for bootlegging in the city? Who were the ladies who helped keep Detroit from being dry during prohibition? How much of an effect did they have? All this and more on this week's episode!

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This week Alex and Jess catch up on Book Clubs for two, Journaling, & Kid 90. Then Jess tells Alex the crazy life that was Paddy McGraw's. Why was there a canvas curtain down the middle of his saloon? What kind's of animals were in the zoo out back? And what shady political business was he involved in? Tune in for all this and more this week on Detroit Strange!

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Join us this week as Alex and Jess talk toe socks, surgery, and how Henry Cavill is a huge nerd. Then Alex, who is also a huge nerd, takes Jess into the computer Ms. Frizzle style to explore video games set in Detroit. How many games are set in the Motor City? What gravitates game developers to the city? And why is the People Mover always there? All this and more!

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This week Jess and Alex talk about Dum Dum suckers, Mandy Moore, & Frank the Spider. Then Jess continues with part 2 of the story about the 1985 disappearance of Al Canty. Where was he last seen? What road trip would lead to clues about his murder? And who were all the key players in the story? Tune in to find out all of this and more...

Source Book: A Life Divided by Jan Canty PhD

Join this week as Alex & Jess talk all about Alex's recent movie-thon (of movies he's never seen,) what crashed the Atari video game console early on, & of course Sonic the Hedgehog. Then Jess tells Alex Part 1 of the 1985 disappearance of Doctor Al Canty. What secrets was Al keeping? Who would he start giving a $1,000 a week allowance to? And how would his secrets catch up with him? (Plus the amazing story that is Jan Canty) Tune in and find out!