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You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?" or "Are there really salt mines underneath Detroit?" Something puzzling you about Detroit? Ask about it and we might answer your question in a future episode!
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- Sep 24, 20267 min
Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee: which city has the best encased meat?
The Midwest shares a lot, including a love for specialized hotdogs. This CuriosiD collaboration with WBEZ Chicago and WUWM Milwaukee kicks off the Curious Midwest mini series... with relish. Three reporters make the case for their city's signature sausage.
- Jul 23, 20267 min
Who plays cricket in Detroit?
University of Michigan lecturer Fatema Haque asked WDET a question: who is playing cricket in Detroit? The British sport is immensely popular in Bangladesh, where Haque grew up before moving to Detroit. It turns out other Bangladeshis might have kickstarted this most recent surge in cricket playing, bringing the international passtime to fields across Southeast Michigan. Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
- Jun 18, 20268 min
Which communities are considered “Downriver”?
Where did the term Downriver come from, and which communities are part of the region? In the latest episode of CuriosiD, WDET explores the history, boundaries, culture and identity of Downriver communities in southeast Michigan.
- May 21, 202610 min
Why do Detroit Fire Stations have koi ponds?
A WDET listener noticed an interesting pattern: several Detroit fire stations have koi ponds. Is it mere coincidence, or is there a deeper reason? Russ McNamara toured some local stations to find out how keeping koi ponds around helps fire fighters relax and go with the flow after stressful situations.
- Apr 16, 20267 min
What is Detroit ballroom and hustle style dancing?
Listener Katie Byerly wanted to know more about Detroit's dance scene. What separates Detroit ballroom and hustle-style dance, and what makes them both so Detroit? WDET Reporter Bre'Anna Tinsley went out and spoke to community dance instructors, including living legend Fast Freddy, creator of the Turbo Hustle. She found a thriving social scene that gives a everyone the chance to let go on the dance floor. Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
- Mar 27, 20267 min
Why is there a boat club and a yacht club on Belle Isle?
Max Spayde wanted to know why Belle Isle has both a boat and a yacht club. What's the distinction? Why Belle Isle? Reporter Sascha Raiyn waded through the history of both organizations with the guidance of Detroit Boat Club archivist Stephen Malboeuf and the Detroit Yacht Club's Mike Alberts to find out. Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
- Feb 26, 20264 min
Do the Detroit Red Wings and Red Wing Shoes have anything in common?
During the 100 years that the Detroit Red Wings have been playing hockey, their winged wheel logo has become iconic. So it may surprise you, like it did listener Scott Deaner, that there is a shoe company that has a strikingly similar name and logo. In this episode of CuriosiD, reporter Alex McLenon looks into how the professional hockey team got its name and scarlet emblem—entirely independent of the shoe company. Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about metro Detroit from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
- Jan 30, 20267 min
Why is it called The Old Miami?
When Leah Warshaw first heard someone say they remembered when The Old Miami was The New Miami, she thought it was a corny joke. But nope, that was a real thing. That got her thinking, why the name change? WDET's Ryan Patrick Hooper digs into the long—sometimes bloody—history of the dive bar to trace its journey across decades and several name changes, as well as what it means to folks today. Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about metro Detroit from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
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You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?" or "Are there really salt mines underneath Detroit?" Something puzzling you about Detroit? Ask about it and we might answer your question in a future episode!
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