The D Brief

Replay: Mark Stryker, author of the new book Jazz From Detroit and the former arts critic and reporter for the Detroit Free Press, joins Seth and Becky to talk about the unique history of jazz in the Motor City.

Replay: Allee Willis, the Detroit songwriter behind legendary hits like Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" and the Rembrandt's "I'll Be There for You," passed away at the end of 2019. Becky Scarcello spoke to her in 2018.

Replay: Melody Baetens has assumed the mantle of restaurant critic for the Detroit News, but she's been with the paper for many years. She drops by the podcast to talk food, drink, and music with Seth and Becky.

Replay: Brian Lindsay, co-owner of the pedal pub company HandleBar Detroit, talks about how the biking and beer drinking tour company came to be.

Replay: Chefs John Vermiglio and Josef Giacomino of Grey Ghost join Seth and Becky to talk about their restaurant in Detroit's Brush Park neighborhood as well as their neighborhood bar Second Best.

Replay: Dale Hughes, the Executive Director of the Detroit Fitness Foundation and the man behind the Lexus Velodrome, stops by the podcast to tell us about Detroit's cycling scene.

Replay: Carmen Harlan, the legendary Detroit news anchor whose career included a 38-year run at WDIV, drops by the podcast to tell Seth and Becky about her new venture: The Carmen Harlan Collection clothing line. She talks about bearing the Olympic torch, reporting from President Obama's inauguration, calling for Kwame Kilpatrick's resignation, and whether or not she believes in ghosts.

Replay: Jason Hall, the founder of RiDetroit and the founder of Slow Roll Detroit, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about biking in Detroit.

Replay: Kate Williams, the Executive Chef and Owner of the James Beard Award-nominated restaurant Lady of the House in Corktown stops by the podcast. She talks to Seth and Becky about what it's like to cook at the James Beard House, her Candy Bar in the Siren Hotel, and her diner, Karl's.

Replay: Rifino Valentine, President and Founder of Valentine Distilling Company in Ferndale, drops by the podcast to talk spirits with Becky and Seth.