The D Brief

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, former executive director of the Detroit Health Department and Michigan gubernatorial candidate, joins Seth and Becky to talk about his new podcast, America Dissected.

Rebecca Salminen Witt of the Detroit Historical Society joins Seth and Becky to talk about the ongoing renovations at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, including the upcoming Bourbon and Bowties fundraiser.

Replay: Every October, thousands of costumed guests descend upon Detroit's Masonic Temple for Theatre Bizarre, the annual Halloween masquerade party. The event's creator, John Dunivant, talks to Seth Resler about its illegal roots, what it goes into pulling off this spectacular production, and how Star Wars inspired him.

Replay: Chef Max Hardy of River Bistro and COOP talks about returning to Detroit to launch restaurants after being a personal chef for NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire and a stint on the Food Network's 'Chopped.'

Replay: Ferndale's Josh Malerman is the author of Bird Box, the bestselling novel-turned-Netflix movie starring Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich. He's also the singer and guitarist for the band The High Strung.

Replay: Stephen Roginson, co-owner of Batch Brewing in Corktown, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about Detroit craft beer.

David Carleton, co-owner of Mindfield, talks about the purchase and renovation of the historic G.A.R. Building in downtown Detroit, including the artifacts that were discovered in the building.

Tony Muggs of the band The Muggs and Dude returns to talk with Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit this week, including the best cheap eats downtown and where to celebrate Oktoberfest. Also, Seth talks to William Smith of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy about the first ever Smoke on the Riverfront festival.

Tony Muggs of the bands The Muggs and Dude joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening this week, including Kid Rock's latest controversy and Dave Coulier's return to town. Plus, Nick Britsky of NickDrinks.com celebrates International Canned Cocktail Day.

Adriel Thornton, one of the organizers of Dally in the Alley, joins Seth and Becky to talk about this festival that's been happening in Cass Corridor for more than four decades.