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“The Mayor of Maple Avenue,” a multi-part investigative podcast that tells the story of a young man who said he was a victim of serial child molester Jerry Sandusky, has delivered more than 500,000 downloads across five episodes. Since its May 26 debut, the podcast has detailed Shawn Sinisi’s claims of being molested by Sandusky — a former Penn State assistant football coach — his slide into addiction and his search for help. New episodes are being released on Thursdays on Apple and Spotify.

The “Reply All” podcast said goodbye with its 189th episode and after eight years of streaming.

Musicians, podcasters and audiophiles around Tree Town can now submit their project ideas to Ann Arbor District Library’s new audio service.

Actor and podcaster Connor Ratliff finally got to sit down with Tom Hanks.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Spring football is underway and college football playoff contenders (and spoilers) are starting their 2022 seasons with 15 spring practices. Teams like Cincinnati, Clemson, Auburn, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Florida State, North Carolina, NC State, Kentucky and Boston College are aiming toward spring games on Saturday, April 9. The biggest spring game day will be Saturday, April 16, with Georgia, Alabama, Miami, Arkansas, Ohio State, Florida, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, South Carolina, Oregon State and Mississippi State, among others, playing that day. On this Wednesday episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah each pick three teams they are curious to see over the next few weeks. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show.

Spotify’s popular U.S. podcaster Joe Rogan has apologized after a video compilation surfaced that showed him using a racial slur in clips of episodes over a 12-year span.

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Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school.

KALAMAZOO, MI — The city of Kalamazoo has launched a podcast that will discuss issues of poverty and roadblocks one encounters when attempting to exit it. The “Shared Prosperity Podcast” series examines issues that both unlock and block people’s opportunities to thrive, prosper and exit poverty, a news release from the city states.

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Jacqueline Cochran was a record-breaking aviatrix, entrepreneur and political mover and shaker who was close enough with President Lindon B. Johnson he refused to let her call him Mr. President.

On a day when he might need some extra pep in his step, he’ll grab a cold orange from the fridge and take it in the shower to peel and eat. The combination of a hot shower and the juicy orange make a great start to your day. You can listen to the episode of “The Best Advice Show” below. Leave your name and your advice, followed by your email address, in case there are follow-up questions. “The Best Advice Show" is produced by Graham Media Group.

ANN ARBOR While the Ann Arbor Summer Festival has canceled its traditional indoor events and outdoor Top of the Park, it is adapting to the times and announced Friday new programming for the local community to enjoy. Music Hikes & Story WalksTop Music Hikes & Story Walks is presented in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Librarys Summer Game. The activity geo-tags music and audio stories to trails around Ann Arbor. At the end of the month, a fictionalized story set in downtown Ann Arbor featuring shops and landmarks will be available to audiences. As part of its Summer Game, the Ann Arbor District Library will select winners.

We’ve all been there: you order a delicious pizza from your favorite pizza place, but you can’t finish the entire thing. That’s why Howard Rosen shared a little gem on “The Best Advice Show” on how to properly reheat pizza so that’s it’s not soggy and greasy. It’s this simple: All Rosen does is put a little bit of olive oil in a pan on top of the stove. He makes sure to cover it so that the top of the pizza gets warm, too. What you’re not supposed to do is reheat the pizza in the microwave -- ever.

StreamingExciting news for those of you who like your entertainment on demand; we stream via multiple platforms like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku, and most smart TVs! Just search “WDIV” and find the Local 4 app to stream live Local 4 shows, segments you may have missed, documentaries (interested in Jimmy Hoffa? Phone AppsOur ClickOnDetroit app makes it easier than ever to get the latest news, weather, sports, entertainment and more from Detroit’s news leader, ClickOnDetroit and WDIV Local 4! Both apps are available for free download in your phone’s app store when you search “WDIV.”The Local 4 News TV app, the Local4Casters app, the ClickOnDetroit app, and The NBC App are more useful than ever, so make sure to download if you haven’t already. Your friends at Local 4 wanted to join in on the fun of playing with all of your shiny, new holiday gifts.