9 SEP 2015 · In this episode we talk to Detroit-based freelance journalist, Aaron Foley about his upcoming book, 'How To Live In Detroit Without Being A Jackass'. Aaron dives into his motivation for writing the book, who his target audience is and why he believes people need a primer before moving to Detroit. We then talk to former Metro Detroit resident and mlive.com writer turned Brooklyn transplant, Ross Maghielse. He tells us how Detroit and Brooklyn are different, what buzz he's hearing about moving to Detroit and how gentrification has shaped his neighborhood. Then the Michigan Beer of the Week!....Which Kyle left at home. Aaron Foley- @aaronkfoley beltmag.com/category/regular-features/on-detroit/ beltmag.com/how-to-live-in-detroit-without-being-a-jackass/ Ross Maghielse- @maghielse Correction: Aaron Foley's book, 'How To Live In Detroit Without Being A Jackass' will be released on Dec. 1, not in November as stated in the episode.

23 JUL 2015 · The Detroit City Football Club might be the city's biggest sports phenomenon in decades. With steadily increasing popularity and another successful regular season in the books, we chatted with Neal Ruhl, voice of DCFC. Neal previews their playoff match vs. AFC Cleveland. We also discussed the rabid Northern Guard Supporters, MLS expansion and what a revelation the club has been to soccer fans old and new in the metro area. Then our Michigan Beer of the Week segment spins off into sympathy for Sergei Fedorov. IT'S A SPORTS EPISODE! detcityfc.com noonelikes.us twitter.com/nealruhl twitter.com/detroitcityfc twitter.com/ngsdetroit facebook.com/midtowntometro twitter.com/midtowntometro

2 JUN 2015 · In this episode, we feature an interview on the legalization of marijuana and impact of medical marijuana on Michigan and the Black community with writer, editor, activist, Larry Gabriel. Have African Americans been left out of the legal weed movement? First we highlight a satirical punch at Corktown by Aaron Foley for Periphery Magazine. Then in our Michigan Beer of the Week, after years of dependability, Kyle is shaken when on of his favorite breweries lets him down. http://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/why-african-americans-are-largely-absent-from-the-medical-marijuana-movement http://www.theperipherymag.com/humor-satire-inside-corktown facebook.com/midtowntometro

28 APR 2015 · Jack Lessenberry of Michigan Radio and the Metro Times joined Kyle and Pete to discuss the controversial Proposal 1. The May 5 special election will vote on a bill introduced to raise taxes for mostly road repair but also trigger a series of additional taxes and fees that have confused or disinterested voters. Kyle and Pete also weigh in on their experiences and frustrations with Southeast Michigan roads and why they believe the bill has failed to attract voters. Listen to Jack Lessenberry on daily on 91.7fm or michiganradio.org and read him in the Metro Times. http://michiganradio.org/people/jack-lessenberry (Editor's note: In the live version of this podcast Kyle mistakenly noted Jack Lessenberry as a contributor to WDET. The audio has been edited to correct this error.) facebook.com/midtowntometro

15 APR 2015 · After 61 years Northland Center (a.k.a Northland Mall), the first regional shopping mall in the United States, is closing with little fanfare. Over the past 25 years, the mall has gone through a slow, painful decline. In the past ten years there have been shootings and even a death. Yet to a photographer, an artist, a former Hudson's employee and former patrons, Northland is a place of great sentiment and importance. LINKS: Clifton Perry's Gofundme page to save his Motown Mural (donate!)- http://www.gofundme.com/pi8vrw Aaron Foley's personal experience from Northland- http://beltmag.com/requiem-northland-center/ Hudson's documentary featured in the story- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op-KKEzh-0w Dead Malls Northland feature (from 2007)- http://deadmalls.com/malls/northland_center_mall.html (Editor's note: It was originally reported Northland Macy's announced their closing on the same date as the mall's 61st anniversary, March 22. Northland Macy's announced their closing on January 9 then shut down March 22. This version has corrected the error.) facebook.com/midtowntometro

25 MAR 2015 · This episode examines the burgeoning phenomenon that is "Marche du Nain Rouge", the march against the mythical red dwarf said to have been seen before catastrophic events through out Detroit's history. Kyle and Pete see irony in the "Mardi Gras style" parade where people blow whistles and yell at an imaginary dwarf. Is it all just harmless fun though? After Kyle figures out how to work the phone, they get a surprise call from from former colleague, Oakland athletics broadcaster, Neal Ruhl. Neal breaks some exciting news involving Detroit City FC. Also Nancy Kaffer of the Detroit Free Press did something that few in the mainstream media have dared to do; question Dan Gilbert and the budding surveillance downtown. Lastly, our Michigan Beer of the week! http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/detroit/index.ssf/2015/03/guide_to_the_2015_marche_du_na.html www.marchedunainrouge.com http://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2015/03/21/private-downtown-security-quicken/25117481/ facebook.com/midtowntometro

25 FEB 2015 · In early February, the story of James Robertson broke in the Detroit Free Press. Robertson, 57, walked 21 miles in his daily commute to his low-wage factory job in Rochester. Kyle and Pete passionately discussed this story and why they believe it ultimate brought out the worst in the Metro Detroit region while many say it brought out the best. Since this episode has aired, Robertson was forced to move from his home after receiving threats https://news.vice.com/article/detroits-walking-man-walks-on Also, can locally sourced floors save Detroit? And our Michigan Beer of the Week! facebook.com/midtowntometro @midtowntometro