
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 wdet.org/curious and we might answer your question in a future episode!
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 161 | Founded | 10 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentHistory | |||

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, incl... more
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... more
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. ... more
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 ... more
People also subscribe to these shows.





I love this podcast!!
I am so happy this came back! I grew up in Detroit and I love learning about unique tidbits that I never knew about. Keep up the great work everyone.
If you love the "D"? This is a great little podcast about history tidbits about Detroit. Very enjoyable!
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #202 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
CuriosiD fans Detroit history, culture, and local lore through accessible Q&A and interviews with regional experts. Episodes span branding lore, historic neighborhoods, local traditions, and city institutions, often featuring historians, journalists, and local creatives who illuminate Detroit's past and present. It stands out for crisp, story-driven context, tying archival material to contemporary Detroit life, with a strong sense of regional pride and curiosity. Potential listeners will likely appreciate tangible takeaways, interesting anecdotes, and guests who bring lived experience from the city's diverse communities.
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for CuriosiD. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to CuriosiD and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for CuriosiD, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for CuriosiD, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers CuriosiD has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with CuriosiD:
1. On the Media
2. Throughline
3. Fresh Air
4. Sidedoor
5. Radiolab
CuriosiD launched 10 years ago and published 161 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for CuriosiD from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of CuriosiD. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on CuriosiD include:
1. Mike Alberts
2. Jeremy Dimmick
3. Aurora Harris
4. Tiffany Barber
5. Michael Hurt
6. Rob Reinhart
7. Nick Galinos
8. April Seltman
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.