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 at http://wdet.org/curious and we might answer your question in a future episode!
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RSS FeedIn this episode of CuriosiD, WDET listener Adam Danis pressed us about Michigan's cider mill obsession and the time-honored tradition of enjoying cold apple cider and fresh, hot doughnuts with friends and family. Host Amanda LeClaire caught up with Diane Smith of the Michigan Apple Committee to talk about what make's the state's cider mills so special.
In this episode of CuriosiD, WDET’s Jeff Milo visits the Detroit Public Library's reference desk with a simple query: Where are the ghosts? Milo joined listener and retired librarian Anne Kabel at the Main Library to speak with staff members about the many alleged supernatural encounters over the years.
For the past decade, CuriosiD has captivated WDET listeners with its unique take on Detroit-centric stories. But what does it take to bring an episode of this beloved series to life? On this special 10th anniversary episode of CuriosiD, we take you behind the scenes and talking with some of the folks here at WDET who put the episodes together.
Plus, we revisit a previous episode of CuriosiD about the origins of the Detroit Lions’ iconic team uniform colors, as they kicked off a highly anticipated new season this month.
Have your own question about Detroit? Submit it at http://wdet.org/curious.
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.
