The D Brief

Movie man Greg Russell returns to talk about the Oscars, Black Panther, and his late brother Cliff Russell. Also, Planet Ant produces a play about a future without toxic masculinity, and the founder of the Firehouse Music Series talks about her concert performances.

Jeremy Allen, WDIV-TV Producer and host of the Shattered: Black Friday podcast, drops by to talk about his investigation into the disappearance of the Skelton children in 2010. Also, Detroit Axe offers inside tips on the art of axe throwing, and look behind the beer of Atwater Brewery.

We Found Hip Hop co-founder Piper Carter and recording artist Mahogany Jones drop by to talk about women in hip hop with Seth, Mike, and guest co-host Becky Scarcello. Also, the producer of V313, Detroit's first vegan festival, and an organizer of the Hamtramck Music Fest talk about their upcoming events.

The Editor of Eater Detroit, Brenna Houck, drops by to dish about the Detroit food scene. Also, Dr. Danarius Hemphill talks about his black tie gala at the Charle H. Wright Museum. And director Laura Swanson offers a look at her new documentary about human trafficking, Break the Chain.

Bailey Sisoy Isgro, owner of Detroit History Tours, stops by the podcast to share some stories from the Motor City's past with Mike and Seth. Also, the director Detroit Public Theatre's new musical, Marie and Rosetta, Courtney Burkett talks about the production. Plus, Lea Hunt, co-owner of the Eastern Market restaurant Gather, shares the restaurant's vision.

Mike, Jay and Big E of The Detroit Cast podcast celebrate their 1000th podcast episode. Also, Pewabic Pottery raises a cup with Valentine Distilling and empties bowls for Gleaners Food Bank. And the DIA and the Charles Wright Museum join forces to honor Detroit rapper J Dilla.

Becky Scarcello, Business Manager and Tour Guide for Feet on the Street Tours, talks about showing people around the city of Detroit. Also, the Sphinx Competition aims to increase diversity in the performing arts, and the Trojan Women opens at Eastern Michigan University.

Comedian Bill Bushart, who teaches the Stand-Up 101 class at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, talks to Seth and Mike about the Detroit to L.A. Comedy Challenge. They also speak to Jon Witz, producer of the Meridian Winter Blast, and Marc Geelhoed of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Ann Delisi, host of 101.9 WDET's "Essential Music," drops by the podcast to talk to Seth and Mike about the Michigan music scene. They also chat with Tim Kiska of the Detroit History Podcast and James Kuhl of Every Brilliant Thing at The Tipping Point Theatre in Northville.

Curbed Detroit Editor Robin Runyan drops by The D Briefpodcast to talk to Seth and Mike about the state of real estate in the Detroit area. They also talk to Cynthia Jones of The Henry Ford Museum about The Science Behind Pixar exhibit. Plus, they speak to James Gietzen, the organizer of the Plymouth Ice Festival.