Episodios

  • CuriosiD: Why do the Detroit Lions wear 'Honolulu' blue?

    CuriosiD: Why do the Detroit Lions wear 'Honolulu' blue?
    May 30 2024
    The Detroit Lions updated their uniforms for the upcoming NFL season, adding black to the Honolulu blue and silver they’ve worn for 90 years. But what is Honolulu blue, anyway? And how did it get its name? In this episode of "CuriosiD," WDET's Pat Batcheller gets to the bottom of the Lion's colorful history.
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    14 m
  • Is the medicinal magic of Vernors a myth or reality?

    Is the medicinal magic of Vernors a myth or reality?
    Apr 25 2024
    Vernors Ginger Ale is one of America's oldest soft drinks and a favorite hometown beverage in Michigan — born right here in Detroit. Over the years, the soda has gained a local reputation as a cure-all for stomach aches, colds and more. But is the medicinal magic of Vernors a myth or reality? In this episode of "CuriosiD," WDET's Amanda LeClaire answers the bubbling question by consulting with two Detroit area doctors.
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    6 m
  • What's the highest point in Detroit?

    What's the highest point in Detroit?
    Feb 8 2024
    Get ready to uncover the heights of Detroit like never before! In the latest episode of "CuriosiD," join Outlier Media's Koby Levin as he delves into the city's unique pursuit of peaks.
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    15 m
  • What's the history behind Detroit's Outer Drive?

    What's the history behind Detroit's Outer Drive?
    Jan 11 2024
    Outer Drive is an epic street in Detroit and the suburbs that winds for more than 40 miles. But the roadway isn't continuous, it's broken up into pieces. One listener wants to know why. WDET's Pat Batcheller has the answer. Have your own question about Detroit? Submit it at http://wdet.org/curious.
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    14 m
  • What happened to the 'World's Largest Stove' in Detroit?

    What happened to the 'World's Largest Stove' in Detroit?
    Dec 14 2023
    Before Michigan was known for making cars, it was known for manufacturing stoves. As part of that legacy, the city of Detroit became host to “The World’s Largest Stove.” In this episode of CuriosiD, WDET's Laura Herberg tells the story of the birth and death of that stove. Have your own question about Detroit? Submit it at http://wdet.org/curious.
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    19 m
  • What's with all the white tile burger joints in metro Detroit?

    What's with all the white tile burger joints in metro Detroit?
    Nov 9 2023
    All around metro Detroit there are tiny, white tile, old-fashioned buildings that sell hamburgers, or more specifically, sliders. There's Brayz, Hunter House, Telway and more. But if these places are owned by different companies, why do they all look so similar? WDET's Russ McNamara answers this popular question, and tours as many slider joints as he and a listener can handle, in this episode of CuriosiD.
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    13 m
  • What's the story behind Black motorcycle clubs in Detroit?

    What's the story behind Black motorcycle clubs in Detroit?
    Oct 12 2023
    A group of bikers formed the Outcast Motorcycle club in Detroit in 1969. Some say that this was the first all-Black club that eventually spread nationwide. These days, if you cruise around Detroit you'll see dozens of clubhouses with members dressed in leather, wearing patches representing names like the Hell Raisers, Soul Stars or the Black Syndicate. In this episode of CuriosiD, WDET's Quinn Klinefelter dives into the history behind Black motorcycle clubs in Detroit. Plus, a white rider reflects on his journey from being a hardcore biker criminal to becoming a motorcycle missionary.
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    16 m
  • How did the Giant Tire end up in Allen Park, MI? And what's it like inside?

    How did the Giant Tire end up in Allen Park, MI? And what's it like inside?
    Sep 14 2023
    Just outside Detroit, along the side of a I-94, sits a very big tire. In this episode of CuriosiD, a listener asks how the Uniroyal Giant Tire ended up there, and what it's like inside. Plus, did the it ever roll across the freeway? WDET's Jack Filbrandt goes the extra mile to get some answers. Have your own question about Detroit? Submit it at http://wdet.org/curious. It might be the subject of a future episode.
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    11 m