Podcast appearances and mentions of ann delisi

What is 'spatchcocking?" Should you wet brine or dry brine your turkey? Should tur-duck-en be on your Thanksgiving Day menu? WDET Essential Music hosts Ann Delisi and Rob Reinhart join Nick Austin to discuss Thanksgiving Day traditions, disasters, cooking tips and all things in between for Detroit Today's 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Eve extravaganza.

Detroit has risen from the ashes before. Maybe that is where all the music comes from. Written by Samantha Farrell Special thanks to: Ann Delisi - catch her long time show on WDET in Detroit on the weekends from 11-2 Allen Penniman - city planner, urbanist and man about town Links: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/in-depth-features/detroit-music-history/   https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/michigan/articles/from-motown-to-8-mile-the-music- of-detroit-michigan   https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-battle-over-technos-origins www.willdailey.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warda Bouguettaya is the visionary chef behind Warda Patisserie in Midtown Detroit. Warda has achieved remarkable success in the culinary world, being named one of Food and Wine's Best Chefs in America in 2022 and receiving the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef. Warda's creations are a fusion of Algerian heritage, French flair, and Chinese influences. She talks with Ann Delisi and James Rigato about her path to Detroit, the enduring influence of her mother's cooking, and the thrill of being nationally recognized and celebrated for her delectable pastries.

Hamissi Mamba, restaurant owner and recent winner of The Food Network's “Chopped”, talks to Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato about his inspiring life journey from Burundi to Detroit. He speaks of how he and his wife Nadia Nijimbere overcame the odds to start a family and a thriving business in an unfamiliar culture.

You can replace your lawn with a food forest. Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato talk with Samantha Stanisz about the food forest she planted. They talk about the benefits of replacing your lawn with food and how to prepare for next year's growing season in the winter.

What are you cooking for Thanksgiving? What have been some Thanksgiving day disasters of the past? WDET music hosts Rob Reinhart and Ann Delisi join Detroit Today to discuss Thanksgiving day traditions and past mistakes that were made.

Chef James Rigato talks with Ann Delisi about some of his favorite vegan dishes to prepare for Thanksgiving.

Chef Javiar Bardauil joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about his Core City restaurant Barda, which is known for its wood-fired cooking and Argentinian menu. He also talks about learning from world-renowned chef Francis Mallmann, and about his journey to Detroit.

Chef Andrew Carmellini, a two-time James Beard Foundation awardee talks with Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato about how the rise in media attention surrounding Chefs has changed the industry, and how the work has changed in his thirty years in the industry. (Note: this episode contains explicit language.)

Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato talk with Abby Olitzky, operator of Spencer, a wine shop and restaurant in Ann Arbor. discussing engaging with the farming communities in Michigan, sourcing fresh produce year-round and more.

Detroit Chef Phil Jones joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about what drives him to provide Detroiters with affordable, locally-sourced, plant-based foods. Jones is a member of Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen for Good, and the co-creator of Farmacy Foods.

Chef James Rigato tells Ann Delisi all about his recent trip to Japan, and why the timeless and futuristic food culture there left him feeling inspired.

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow joins Ann Delisi and James Rigato to talk about how COVID-19 forced the state government and restaurant industry to work together. Plus, how the health of the Great Lakes region's lakes and rivers affect food producers and restaurants.

This week, Detroit singer and songwriter Lamont Dozier passed away at age 81. Dozier helped write and produce countless hit records during his career. His work played a huge roll in Mowtown's success, and in the dominance of Black music on pop radio. Ann Delisi, host of Essential Music from WDET, joins the show to discuss the lasting impact of this Mowtown icon. GUESTS: Ann Delisi, host, Essential Music from WDET You can find a recording of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland's interview on Fresh Air here.—— Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Kung, a Detroit chef, has exploded in popularity with his TikTok cooking lessons. Kung joins Ann Delisi to talk about third culture food and the success he's found in recent years. You can follow him on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube @chefjonkung.

Val Markel of Val's Pizza joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about the national popularity of Detroit-style pizza, and how she sets herself apart in Detroit. Despite starting a pizzeria in Detroit, which is already home to longstanding mainstays like Buddy's, Cloverleaf and Loui's, Markel has found her niche by embracing the traditions of Neapolitan pizza.

Antoine Przekop is a sommelier who has worked in the food and wine business for a long time. He's recently taken on a new role as sales director for Motor City Seafood. Antoine joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk wine and sourcing fresh seafood.

Brennan Calnin of Satellite Food Truck joins Ann Delisi and James Rigato to talk about supply chain headaches, the rising popularity of vegan food, and the pros and cons of owning a food truck.

Detroit radio legend from WDET 101.9FM Ann Delisi joins Greg and Chris

In this rare 1994 interview with folk singer Ted Hawkins – recorded one year before his death – Ann Delisi speaks with Hawkins about going from busking on Venice Beach to getting a major label record deal, and appreciating the past to look forward to the future.

Dazmonique Carr of Deeply Rooted Produce joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about delivering locally-grown produce to Detroiters.

Husband and wife duo Ida Mae (Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean Ward) join Ann Delisi to talk about their blues influences, relocating to the U.S. from London, and their 2019 album “Chasing Lights,” recorded at Real World Studios.

Joshua Henry has been in every one of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musicals, starting with In the Heights (2008), and including his role as Aaron Burr in the first U.S. tour of Hamilton (2016). Henry talked with Ann Delisi about his career, and his new EP, Guarantee.

Ryan Burk, head cider maker at Angry Orchard, joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk all things hard cider – how the apple made its way to North America from Kazakhstan, the key components of a well-balanced cider, and the never-ending pursuit of new apple varieties.

Nearly 20 years ago, Robert Stiles discovered 29 unknown works by virtuosic bassist and composer Serge Koussevitzky. Now, Stiles is the Principal Librarian for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where he puts his knowledge of music history and U.S. copyright law to work. Stiles spoke with Ann Delisi about his early career, discovering Koussevitzky's works, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at how orchestra find and obtain the music for their performances.

Andrew Blake of Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about how the family business has adapted over the years, fighting spring frosts, and preparing for the return of orchard visitors this summer.

Gregory Porter is an accomplished singer and songwriter, but he didn’t do it on his own. In this episode of Essential Conversations, Ann Delisi talks with Porter about how his brother and mother were foundational in his career, which includes two Grammy wins for Best Jazz Vocal Album (Liquid Spirit, 2014; Take Me to the Alley, 2017). Plus, Don Was tells the story of how signing Gregory Porter was his first act as president of Blue Note Records.

Chef Laura Romito of Detroit Kitchen Connect joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about the food entrepreneurship program at Detroit’s Eastern Market. She also offers tips for new food business owners to consider when they’re starting out.

Al Sutton talks with Ann Delisi about his award-winning career as a music producer. They talk about Sutton’s creative process working with some of rock music’s top talent at Rust Belt Studios, including Greta Van Fleet and Kid Rock. Sutton also tells the story of the “Wolfbox,” a key component of the Motown sound.

Tomm Becker of Nifty Hoops and Sunseed Farm joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about the benefits of hoop houses for home food growers.

British blues rocker Joanne Shaw Taylor spoke with Ann Delisi about being discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, performing alongside Paul McCartney and Elton John, idolizing Stevie Ray Vaughn, and moving to Detroit from the United Kingdom.

Mark Kurlyandchik joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about the Detroit Free Press 2020 Food Fighters honorees, which was also his last piece for the Free Press after five years as food writer.

Prolific musician and activist Ani DiFranco joins Ann Delisi to talk about her new single, “Do or Die,” how activism and social movements have defined her career, and why she chose to shave her head (again).

April Anderson of beloved Detroit bakery Good Cakes and Bakes joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to tell the story of how appearing on The Today Show created an unimaginable demand for shipping her cakes across the country, and how that experience set them up for success when the pandemic hit.

In this hour Stephen Henderson talks with WDET's own Ann Delisi about the new show The Don Was Motor City Playlist which is coming to WDET April 16th. Plus, Olga Khazan of The Atlantic on her recent piece about coping with burnout and how alleviating burnout needs to start with your work environment.

Sommelier Chris Hunter of Vino Volo at Detroit Metro Airport talks all things wine with Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato, including his childhood introduction to the wine business. He also weighs in on the screw cap vs. cork controversy and decides on the wine he would choose for his last glass.

Drew Patrick of Michigan Fields joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about launching an online grocery store during the pandemic. His new company connects customers with Michigan-made, locally sourced food. Chef Rigato also talks about why you should think about adding beef liver to your menu.

Dearborn, Michigan has a vibrant food scene known for its traditional and modern Arabic cuisine. But can Dearborn’s Arab American-owned restaurants make it to the other side of the pandemic? In this episode of Essential Cooking, Zahir Janmohamed joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about how Dearborn’s Arab American food scene is coping with COVID-19.

The winter months are long and cold, but there is plenty to enjoy this time of year. Chef James Rigato shares his recipe for an aromatic sipping broth and talks with Ann Delisi talk a few comfort foods that anyone can make at home: soups, stocks, and broths. Using ingredients that are easy to find at your local supermarket, you can create a broth or stock that will provide a welcome warm-up in Michigan’s cold weather months.

Dink Dawson owns the Green Mile Grille in Detroit, a dream he nurtured while serving six and a half years at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, MI. Dawson joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about how he learned to cook and become a restaurateur in prison under the guidance of Chef Jimmy Hill.

Urbanrest Brewing Company’s owner Zach Typinksi joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk about the “low and slow” brewing philosophy, the rigors of becoming a certified cicerone, the history of Oktoberfest, the 11-year-old culture behind their kombucha, and being a victim of his own success.

In this rare 1994 interview, Ann Delisi talks with avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson about her decades-long career as a performance artist, her love/hate relationship with technology, writing a retrospective on her career, and getting out of creative ruts.

Jeff Mills is one of the pioneers of electronic music. He talked with Ann Delisi about co-founding The Underground Resistance in Detroit, the early days of radio, and the challenges of working with Classical musicians.

Climbing the culinary ranks requires hard work and persistence, but it’s also full of laughs and surprises. Chef Anthony Lombardo (Shewolf) and Chef John Virmiglio (Grey Ghost) join Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato (Mabel Gray) to share hilarious stories from their culinary careers. The chefs compare cooking school experiences, talk about the difference between cooking in Italy and the United States, being contestants on cooking shows and naming their restaurants.

John Sinclair co-founded the White Panthers, managed the MC5, and was at the center of a landmark 1972 wiretapping case that went all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States. Sinclair joined Ann Delisi to talk about his revolutionary life and work in Detroit as an artist and activist.

Julia Child is a culinary icon. Her pioneering cooking shows made home cooking fun and easy for a generation of Americans. In this episode, Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato talk about Julia Child’s legacy, her relationship with Chef Jacques Pepin and recall some of her famous sayings. 

The War and Treaty are a vocal powerhouse with a story as moving as their music. The husband/wife duo spoke with Ann Delisi about how they met, writing music while deployed in Iraq, and playing Saddam Hussein’s piano. Blue Note Records president Don Was also joins the conversation and remembers the first time he heard them sing.

What did Prohibition have to do with America’s love for Italian food? A lot, it turns out. Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato look back 100 years to the start of Prohibition and talk about its lasting impact on Italian food, how it affected cider production in the U.S., and the origins of the famous cocktail, The Bees Knees.

Since his tragic death in 1997, Jeff Buckley's music and legacy has only increased in popularity. Those who worked with him remember an incredibly talented, charismatic artist. In this episode, Ann Delisi talks with former WDET staffers about the day in 1994 that Buckley and his band performed live at WDET, and what it took to get him there.

Ann Delisi interviews her co-host, Chef James Rigato and his friend and mentor, Chef Luciano Del Signore about what they cook for themselves at home, their favorite noodle and what they love about each other’s cooking.

Billy Mann has worked with pop heavyweights like Carole King, P!nk, Cher, and Ricky Martin. In this episode of Essential Conversations, Ann Delisi talks with Mann about his longstanding songwriting relationship with P!nk, working with iconic musicians, and the bets big record companies make on new talent.

Have you ever wondered where the fish sold at your local supermarket are from, or which ones are sustainably raised? Fishmonger Matthew Wiseman of Motor City Seafood joins Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato to talk seafood: The fish we eat too much of, the fish we should eat more of, and how to find the right fish to cook at home.

Starting your own garden. Climate change issues for farmers. Farming in Detroit. Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato talk with Detroit farmer Michelle Lutz, who has worked with Detroit Public Schools, Recovery Park, and Buckets of Rain.

‘Say hello to the bees’ with WDET’s Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato as they talk with Brad Gladstone of Urban Bee, LLC about everything from how bees survive the winter to their ability to recognize faces and how they protect their hives from invaders.

Are you tired of your own cooking? Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato talk about how to spice things up at home, add flavor to your food and enjoy eating your own culinary creations. Chef Rigato also weighs in on the “must-have” spices you should always have in your kitchen.

Introducing Essential Cooking with hosts Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato – WDET's new podcast about food, its rich history, and those who create it.

Episode Description In December of 2015, Frank Sinatra would have turned 100 years. His daughter, Tina Sinatra, talked with Ann Delisi about her famous father. TinaSinatra

These 3 Detroiters sat down in front of an audience to talk with Ann Delisi about music and sports at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit to benefit the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s

In October of 2016, Ann Delisi talked with Iggy Pop & Jim Jarmusch in front of an audience at the Detroit Film Theater following the premiere screening of the film “Gimme Danger” about The Stooges.

Ann Delisi talks with Billy Davis about his friendship with James Brown, his history working with Hank Ballard and the Midnighters and meeting an unknown aspiring guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, who learned not only guitar playing techniques, but some of his signature stage moves, from Billy Davis.

Ann Delisi continues her conversation with NPR Political Correspondent, Don Gonyea who talks about what it’s like to be a reporter at a Trump rally, covering Barack Obama when he spoke to 250,000 people in Berlin, being at The White House on 9/11 and the phone conversation he had with his wife that day.

Ann Delisi talks with her longtime friend and colleague, Don Gonyea, about getting the call to cover The White House for NPR, the protocol for the daily press briefings, the logistics of being in the press corps on Air Force One and covering President Donald Trump.

Ann Delisi continues her conversation with Prince’s longtime audio engineer and Berklee College of Music Professor, Susan Rogers. In Part Two, they discuss the two musicians whose tour support he anonymously paid to keep their careers going, how he created his own competition and when she realized it was time to leave.

Ann Delisi talks with Prince’s longtime audio engineer and Berklee College of Music Professor, Susan Rogers, about meeting him for the first time, the song she loved that he made her erase and the rehearsals for the Purple Rain Tour

Seth Resler and Becky Scarcello return with all new episodes of The D Brief podcast, focusing on the Detroit arts and entertainment scene. Ann Delisi, host of Essential Music on 101.9 WDET, joins them to talk about the Detroit artists she's excited about in 2020.

Dynamic Detroit singer and prolific songwriter, Jax Anderson, talks with Ann Delisi about making her own instruments as a kid and the beginnings of her band, Flint Eastwood.

Ann DeLisi has been an influential tastemaker in the media for over 20 years. Ralphe Armstrong played bass for Aretha Franklin, Santana, Sting, and many more. They're here to tell us about their experience in the industry and what fuels music discovery. We're also going over songs from Nilüfer Yanya, Ted Hawkins, Allen Stone, J.S. Ondara, and Ibibio Sound Machine!

Seth and Beck are back to talk about what's happening in Detroit. including the new restaurants at the top of the RenCen. Also, WDET's Ann Delisi calls in to talk about the Detroit Jazz Festival.

Director, actress, and Coordinator of Youth Programs at the The Charles H. Wright Museum Yolanda Jack rejoins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk more about what's happening in Detroit, including the opening of the city's first Nepalese dumpling restaurant, the best burger in the city, and Sesame Street's visit to Detroit. Plus, Ann Delisi of WDET calls in to talk about the closing of the Palace in Auburn Hills.

Food blogger Jewell Dziendizel of The Bite Tonight blog is back to talk with Seth and comedian Alana Gonzalez about what's happening in Detroit this week. Also, WDET's Ann Delisi calls in to talk about the ten year anniversary of her show, Essential Music.

In Detroit, we live surrounded by legends. The musical history of our city is deep, and it’s in multiple genres. Today’s guest is helping people keep dancing to this amazing music. Dan Austin is the voice behind the indispensable Historic Detroit, a well-connected man about town and a music fanatic who appears regularly on Ann Delisi’s “Essential Music” show on WDET-FM. Today, he dropped by the Detroit Shipping Company studio of Podcast Detroit to talk all about his passion project. The Motor City Soul Club celebrates its fifth anniversary of shaking tail feathers around the city this Saturday, April 13 at the Marble Bar in Detroit. Dan tells us about the Motor City Soul Club’s origins, how his love of the genre sprouted despite an upbringing defined by the likes of REO Speedwagon and Journey, and how he finds records to spin in 2019. If you’re a music lover — and particularly of rare soul from the ’60s and ‘70s — listen in. And if you're not, maybe it's time you checked it out. 

Barrett Strong tells Ann Delisi the history behind Motown hit songs “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Money (That’s What I Want).”

Ann Delisi talks with Don Was about producing, his kids, Iggy Pop and why he won’t write a book.

Jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington and Jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding talked with Ann Delisi when they performed together at the Detroit Jazz Festival in 2018. They talk about teaching, performing and being jazz artists.

In 2018, Ann Delisi sat down with Official White House Photographer for the Obama Administration, Pete Souza, in which they talked about his access to sensitive information, his favorite day in the White House and the night they caught Osama Bin Laden.

Wayne Kramer talks Ann Delisi about his memoir “The Hard Stuff”, how the MC5 began, the genius of lead singer Rob Tyner and their legendary album “Kick Out the Jams."

In 2017, Ann Delisi sat down with journalist, actor and humorist, Mo Rocca at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. They talked about writing for kids, U.S. Presidents, The Daily Show and how differently Jon Stewart would have dealt with Donald Trump

For decades, Detroit radio host, Ann Delisi, has been talking with people whose creative spirit drives them. With some Midwest charm, she talks with everyone from White House Photographer Pete Souza to Journalist/ Actor Mo Rocca to Jazz Artists Esperanza Spalding and Terri Lyne Carrington.

Nick Britsky, the cocktail connoisseur behind the website NickDrinks.com and the producer of Detroit's first-ever beverage competition, the Golden Jigger, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit. Also, Ann Delisi of WDET discusses the Detroit tributes at the Grammys.

Ann Delisi will speak with Anderson this Sunday, Janurary 13th at the Willis Show Bar in Midtown.

Detroit stand-up comedian Mike Green has been making audiences laugh for over three decades. He joins the podcast to talk about his new comedy club in Waterford, One Night Stan's. Also, Ann Delisi of WDET checks in with a musical update. 

Discussing Ann's continued success as one of the most respected radio hosts/musical guru's in Michigan.

Director Jennifer Tuttle talks about her upcoming production of Much Ado Para Nada for Shakespeare in Detroit. WDET's Ann Delisi talks about the new book by MC5's Wayne Kramer and reflects on the life of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

Drew Kups, co-founder of the Michigan Glass Project, talks about the upcoming three-day glass blowing event to raise money for the arts in Detroit schools. Also, WDET's Ann Delisi talks about her upcoming appearance with legendary producer Don Was at the annual Concert of Colors.

We're vacationing this week, but we'll return next week. In the meantime, please enjoy some recent interview highlights, including: Star Wars Costumes at the DIA, Author Karen Dionne, WDET's Ann Delisi, and Sfumato.

WDET's Ann Delisi talks about Nine Inch Nails, Jeff Buckley, Don Was, and War & Treaty. Tom Leeper talks about Every Linear Mile, his attempt to photograph every bit of art in Detroit from a bicycle. Plus, what's happening in the Detroit music, movies, food, drink, comedy, and more.

Seth, Mike, and Becky offer up some of their best interviews of 2018, including Ann Delisi of WDET, the cast of The Detroit Cast, Piper Carter and Mahogany Jones, and Jeremy Allen of the Shattered podcast.

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.

Ann Delisi with James Rigato and Mark Kurlyandchik of the Detroit Free Press discuss the area's restaurant scene.