Lost Souls of Detroit
An oral history of Detroit’s most important historical figures you may not have heard of, paired with local spirits.
Podcasting since 2020 • 6 episodes
Lost Souls of Detroit
Latest Episodes
Aretha Franklin: The Soul of Detroit
Most of us know about Aretha Franklin, but how much do you know?Listen and learn about Aretha's childhood, growing up in Detroit and having an influential black father in an ever-changing America. Be sure to follow us on T...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Berry Gordy: The Father of Motown (and Berry and Sherry and Terri and Kerry)
Berry Gordy is a household name in America, primarily for his contributions to American music. But did you know he has some ridiculous celebrity relatives?Listen and learn about Berry Gordy's humble beginnings in Detroit, and how his en...
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Episode 5
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Antoine Cadillac: The Man Who Lied his Way into the Creation of Detroit
The story of a man who came from a disgraced family in France's countryside, and how he ascended to the highest ranks of the French Royal Navy using grit, aggression and deceit. This would eventually in culminate in Antoine de la Mothe Ca...
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Episode 4
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Albert Cobo: A Racist Among Racists
Albert Cobo was Detroit's mayor during its population apex, but his blatant racism and strong opposition to affordable public housing helped jumpstart the city's fall from grace, an impact that runs much deeper than his name being removed from ...
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Episode 3
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Kwame Kilpatrick: Detroit’s Robinhood, the Hip-Hop Mayor
Kwame Kilpatrick is known as a disgraced Detroit mayor, but is somewhat of an icon in the community he wronged. Jameson and Max dive into the details of why Kwame has such a divisive legacy. Follow us on Instagram @lostsoulsofdetroit and on Twi...
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Episode 2
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