The D Brief

Shanley Pearl of the popular foodie Instagram account Hungry in Detroit returns to the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in the city, including the Olga's sandwich recipe contest and the Motor City Comedy Festival. Also, Amani Olu, co-founder of Detroit Art Week, calls in to talk about what's happening in the local arts scene.

Shanley Pearl of the popular foodie Instagram account Hungry in Detroit joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's going on in the city, including the new music grant named for J Dilla, the Detroit conference about UFOs and paranormal activity, and the Detroit Youth Choir's hot streak.

Just in time for the Detroit Jazz Festival, 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.

Seth and Beck are back to talk about what's happening in Detroit. including the new restaurants at the top of the RenCen. Also, WDET's Ann Delisi calls in to talk about the Detroit Jazz Festival.

Seth and Becky discuss the week in Detroit, including your Labor Day weekend options, the new Motown documentary, and Detroit's presence at the Podcast Movement conference.

Replay: Actor Marc Evan Jackson is known for his role as Shawn on The Good Place and Kevin Cozner on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. But he has deep roots in the Detroit improvisational comedy community, both as an alumni of Second City Detroit and as the co-founder of The Detroit Creativity Project, a non-profit that uses improv to teach Detroit students. Marc will performing a two-man improv show with Paul F. Tompkins at The Fillmore on Friday, January 25th, to raise money for the charity.

While Seth and Becky are on vacation this week, hear some recommendations from past guests, including Rifino Valentine of Valentine Distilling Company, legendary WDIV news anchor Carmen Harlan, and Brian Lindsay, co-owner of Handlebar Detroit.

Robin Kinnie, President of Motor City Woman internet radio and podcast studios, meets up with Seth at the Podcast Movement conference to talk about her network of Detroit-based shows.

Kelly Rossi, the Executive Director of Boxfest, returns to the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit this week, including a new food show and the best local summer beers.

Kelly Rossi, the Executive Director of Boxfest, the festival for female-identifying directors, joins the podcast to talk to Seth and Becky about what's happening in Detroit this week, including Michigan Comic Con, Big Sean's big weekend, and Kristen Bell's efforts to support teachers.