Roadwork Records Podcast

Detroit Grit Entertainment Roundup

Detroit doesn’t do small talk, and neither do we. We start with hometown love, shoutouts, and a real Vinyl Fest recap that gets into what actually helps independent artists move product: better sound, quick vendor callouts, and DJs playing original tracks so people can buy what they just heard. We also share a proud moment for Detroit culture as our books get picked up for display at a Michigan music museum, plus updates on who’s performing, traveling, and building momentum in the city. Then we jump straight into the headlines that make entertainment news feel like a roller coaster. We talk Diddy comeback rumors, unpack a disturbing alleged timeline in a celebrity crime case, and get into Britney Spears’ “wet reckless” plea, probation terms, and why the court details matter more than the gossip. From there, we hit a public health curveball with a cruise ship Hantavirus scare and what it reveals about risk, tracing contacts, and how fast panic spreads. The back half stays lively and honest: Met Gala “Fashion Is Art” moments, Detroit Movement Festival updates, the reality of ticket prices, and why the Ticketmaster “blue dot flu” is changing fan behavior. We also get personal about ketamine, fentanyl, overdoses, and the growing pull toward being “California sober” in a world where everything is filmed. Subscribe to Roadwork Records, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What topic do you want us to squeeze next? Recorded 5-9-26 Listen, Like, Subscribe, and Share, Roadwork Records Podcast https://www.facebook.com/roadworkrecordsLLC/ https://www.facebook.com/HypedUpLiveSessions/

Ted Nagy-Programming Director for Aretha's Jazz cafe

Detroit is loud right now and not just on the speakers. We kick things off with a fast, opinionated entertainment news rundown that jumps from courtroom updates to the kind of headlines that make you double-check what’s real. We talk reputation, receipts, and how easily modern celebrity narratives get shaped by posts, screenshots, and the internet’s appetite for chaos. Then we hit tour and culture updates that matter to fans, including schedule shakeups, Detroit sightings, and local happenings worth putting on your calendar. The center of the show is a deep conversation with Ted Nagy, programming director at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe at Detroit’s Music Hall and a longtime force in the Detroit music scene with roots in artist relations at the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Ted breaks down what “booking a show” actually means: contracts, marketing, production details, stage plots, and being the person who has to make it all work night after night. If you’re an independent artist trying to book gigs, his advice is simple and sharp: communicate, respond, show up on time, and don’t ignore free help promoting your own show. We also get personal. Ted shares how sobriety changed his life and even the way he hears music, plus how he built a basement studio workflow to write, record, and release new songs on his terms. We listen to his track “Sunny Days” and talk about what makes a song feel alive. If you care about Detroit live music, music industry advice, songwriting, and real behind-the-scenes stories, this one is for you. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review with the best live show you’ve seen in Detroit. Recorded May 2nd 2026 Listen, Like, Subscribe, and Share, Roadwork Records Podcast https://www.facebook.com/roadworkrecordsLLC/ https://www.facebook.com/HypedUpLiveSessions/

We Break Down The Week’s Wildest Hip Hop Headlines

We Break Down The Week’s Wildest Hip Hop Headlines Recorded 4-11-26 Listen, Like, Subscribe, and Share, Roadwork Records Podcast https://www.facebook.com/roadworkrecordsLLC/ https://www.facebook.com/HypedUpLiveSessions/

We Break Down Pop Culture Headlines And Detroit News

We Break Down Pop Culture Headlines And Detroit News Recorded 4-4-26 Listen, Like, Subscribe, and Share, Roadwork Records Podcast https://www.facebook.com/roadworkrecordsLLC/ https://www.facebook.com/HypedUpLiveSessions/

Live From Aretha's Jazz Cafe - Backstage At The Michigan Music Awards

The best part of an awards night is what happens before the awards, when the room is still half-chaos and half-magic. We posted up live at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe for the Michigan Music Awards and let the night come to us: artists sliding in from soundcheck, crews juggling cameras, friends yelling hellos across the room, and that unmistakable Detroit grit holding it all together even when the weather does not cooperate.  We talk with rising and established voices across the Detroit music scene and Michigan music community, starting with Michaela Prue as she previews two unreleased tracks and shares what it feels like to bring new songs home. Hip-hop standout Ryan Scott drops in to talk about the grind since 2017, the momentum that comes from consistent releases and touring, and why impact matters more than hype. We also catch the red carpet perspective with videographer Jason Span of Wingspan LLC, because in today’s music industry, performance and content move together.  Then we zoom out with the people who keep stages open. Venue leader Ted Nagy explains how the Jazz Cafe books artists, why live programming is nonstop, and what it takes to keep a Detroit venue calendar moving seven days a week. Add in stories from South by Southwest with Louie Lee and updates from the Michigan Music Awards team, and you get a backstage snapshot of how independent artists, venues, and supporters build something that lasts.  If you love Detroit live music, local awards shows, and real conversations with the people doing the work, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find Roadworks Records. Listen, Like, Subscribe, and Share, Roadwork Records Podcast https://www.facebook.com/roadworkrecordsLLC/ https://www.facebook.com/HypedUpLiveSessions/