Detroit Strange

Detroit Strange

By Alex Suriano, Jessica CooperComedyTrue CrimeHistory
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Detroit Strange episodes

  • Ep.40 - Death is the Doorman

    In Episode 40 Jess & Alex sit down to a nice zoom chat with better equipment set ups as they talk about what movies & shows they've watched to keep themselves occupied during quarantine. They share their Quarantini's with each other (Rum & Crystal Light, Tequila Sour) and Jess tells Alex all about Detroit (and one of the World's) most exclusive clubs; the Yondotega. The club has been around for over 100 hundred years, doesn't say much about their selection process (other than you need to be a gentlemen who does gentlemanly things), and new members are only selected when a previous member has passed away. Why did they have to go to trial in the 1930's? Where are they located? Who pays for their parties? Tune in and find out!

    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep.39 - Now You See Her, Now You Don't
    In Episode 39 Alex and Jess try at live streaming again while Alex takes Jess on a journey! He tells her all about Mother Elinor (a woman of many identities) and the Flying Roller Colony and the New Eve Cult. What did she do for Houdini to call her "one of the most extraordinary fake mediums and mystery swindlers the world has ever know"? How did her past catch up with her and where did she go? Listen to find out! #staystrange
    52 min
  • Ep.38 - No Lye
    In this episode Jess and Alex kick back with their Quarantini's of choice and they go on a little "Road Trip" to Marshall, MI. Jess then goes on to tell Alex a little about Marshall, including a story of the Crosswhite family whom the citizens of Marshall stood up for in the most amazing way possible in 1840's. Jess then goes on to tell Alex about a mysterious package containing a bomb delivered in 1967 to Nola Puyear, one of the owners of the Tasty Cafe. Who sent it? What was their motive? What happened to them next? Tune in and find out!
    55 min
  • Ep.37 - So, I Married an Axe Murderer
    On this week's episode, Alex and Jess catch up on how they are doing during lockdown before sipping on some dealer's choice cocktails. Then Alex tells Jess the story Nellie Pope, one of the most notorious murderesses the city has ever seen. What drove her to kill? How did she do it? What's the Detroit House of Corrections? And will she get away with it? Listen in this week to Detroit Strange's second live stream episode to find out!
    46 min
  • Ep.36 - Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
    In this episode Alex and Jess meet via a live stream from their quarantine houses using Zoom (which can explain some of the audio issues) and they both mix themselves up a Quarantini (which is whatever you have around.) Jess then goes on to tell Alex all about the history behind Carhartt and it's founder Hamilton Carhartt. What kind of work week could employees of the Carhartt company expect? What did they try to auction off during the election of 1912? Has Alex watched either Mama Mia yet during quarantine? Tune in and find out!
    35 min
  • Ep.35 - All Aboard!
    In this episode Alex serves up some Bourbon Sours and Tells Jess all about the history of the Michigan Train Station. When it was built, the trains coming and going, who bought it after it was closed, what their original plan was, what it's being renovated to be now, and much more! Won't you join us?
    49 min
  • Ep.34 - Avoid the Noid

    It's Michigan Primary day! Make sure to cast your vote!

    In this episode Jess has Alex try his first ever Bloody Mary while he gives his reaction. She then goes on to tell Alex all about the history of one of her favorite detroit legends; the Nain Rouge. Where does the tale come from? Who was told to beware of the nain? How old is the yearly celebration Marche du Nain Rouge? Who cries out "Stop Nain Shame" to stand up for the Nain? Tune in and find out!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep.33 - Maker of Stars

    In this week's Episode Alex mixes up a good ol' American drink involving rum, coke, and peanuts. He then goes on to tell Jess all about the powerhouse that was Jessie Bonstelle and the theatre she created in Detroit. There may be some ooky spookies in the theatre today. Who is still hanging around? What is in store for the future? And why do Alex and Jess try speaking French? Tune in and find out!

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    46 min
  • Ep.32 - Nasty Neighbors, Sweet House

    Jess and Alex start off proving that Jess can't (and will not try to) yodel. They talk about some of their current favorite songs and Jess tells Alex all about what goes into the New Orlean's born Sazeracs they are sipping on (rye, absinthe, sugar cube, lemon peel, angostura bitters, peychauds bitters). Jess then goes on to tell Alex about the history of the Ossian Sweet House. How many neighbors showed up to protest the house? What stupid name did they come up with for their neighborhood association? How did those in the house have charges against them dropped after shots were fired through the air? Tune in and find out!

    staystrange
    39 min
  • Ep.31 - Everything Starts from a Dot

    Alex makes up a drink he had in college (eventually named a "Dot House") while he tells Jess all about the Heidelberg Project and Tyree Guyton. Jess reminisces about visiting Heidelberg street in college and Alex talks about it's at times tumultuous existence; full of lots of love, but unfortunately some hate too. What does the future hold for the art installation? Tune in and find out!

    Also February 17th starts "Random Acts of Kindness Week" - celebrate it!

    “Everything starts from a dot” - Wasily Kadinsky

    37 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…