Detroit Strange

On this week's episode, Jess and Alex talk about the end of summer, camping, and fizzy beverages before Alex tells Jess the story of the mysterious murder of Frances Bomholt. Who really killed her? What was their motive? How was pumpernickel bread involved? Tune in to find out all this and more!

Road Trip! In this week's episode Alex & Jessica catch up on what they've currently watched, done, and want to do during these strange times. Then Jessica tells Alex the story of Michigan's Female Serial Killer; Mary McKnight. How did she get away with at least 12 murders before anyone was even suspicious? What was her weapon of choice? To this day why is her motive still unclear? Tune in and find out!

In this weeks episode Jess and Alex talk about what's "Suddenly Strange" in current news, why you should always read a package thoroughly, and ways to feel good when leaving the house. Then Alex tells Jess the history and construction of the Lafayette Park "super block." Who was Ludwig Mies van der Rohe? What does the Bauhaus have to do with any of it? And why were only some of the planned buildings created? Tune in and find out!

In this weeks episode we're going with mini stories! Sometimes there just isn't enough information about one story to share in a whole episode so this week Jess has gathered up some of her favorite short stories to share! There is everything from apparitions, to werewolves, chance encounters, and Detroit's own version of Bloody Mary: The Pig Lady! What are these tales all about? Who was Joseph Figlock? And how do you contact the Pig Lady? Tune in and find out!

On this week's episode of Detroit Strange, Alex and Jess start off by talking about TikTok and cocktails (which they both actually made this week.) Then Alex tells Jess about the old Michigan State Fairgrounds. What does J.L. Hudson have to do with it? What crazy stunt did a 74 year old do one year? And what is the current plan for the land? All this and more on this week's episode of Detroit Strange!

Join Jess & Alex this week for another socially distanced episode where they catch up on all the tangents about shows and movies, language learning, and things in moderation! Plus Jess tells Alex all about The Henry Ford Mansion - Why were at least 4 architects involved in its construction? What does the summer solstice have to do with the sites construction? And, what surprise soul is haunting the property to this day? Tune in and find out!

On this week's episode of Detroit Strange, Jess and Alex talk about parents moving, quarantimes projects, and some new Jimmy Hoffa updates. Then Alex tells Jess about the Scarab Club. Who was Robert Hopkins? Why did he form the club? What does a Scarab have to do with it all? Tune in to find out all this and more!

We've made it to one year baby! In this epsiode Jess & Alex talk covid testing, how to be like Lizzo, and hair styles before they both start to indulge into their Dirrrty Boston Coolers. Jess then goes on to tell Alex about James Vernor and his magical concoction that all Michiganders love; Vernors! How did James come up with the recipe? Who is Jerome the Gnome? And why were bottles exploding in California? Tune in and find out! #staystrange

Join Jess and Alex in their new bonus episodes; Good Company with Detroit Strange. They talk with Detroit & Metro Detroit Black and POC business owners. In this inaugural episode, Jess and Alex sit down with Mark and Thea Parker of the Fit Park in Ferndale to talk about the gym, the people behind it, how a gym looks during the pandemic, and the community they've built within.