Back in '89, I simply slid into place. Award winning journalist, host of "In The Groove" (weekdays 12-3 p.m.) on 101.9 @WDET Detroit Public Radio
Joined June 2010
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
16 Jan 2025
What’s the oldest bar in Detroit? In the latest episode of CuriosiD, bar historian Mickey Lyons joins WDET’s @HooperRadio on a cold (and boozy) quest to find out: buff.ly/4gVWAtl 🍻
ALT Archival photo inside the Two Way Inn from the early 1900s
ALT Interior of the Two Way Inn from 2025
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9 Nov 2024
buffs ✅
local clothing brand ✅
pistons game ✅
tshirt of meme this week ✅
one of the fastest Detroitifactions I’ve ever seen, I bet this man is eating at a Coney Island near the city airport right now
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
22 Sep 2024
NOW PLAYING: @__SHIGETO with "The New Music Show" and guest co-host @HooperRadio from "In The Groove." Donate for a chance to be blessed as the resident guest for a year at Spot Lite Detroit! Donate: buff.ly/3BbjzAP
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
20 Sep 2024
It's your FINAL chance to win the WDET/@majesticdetroit Golden Ticket! Listen and donate during #InTheGroove with @HooperRadio before 4p ET today. Donate: wdet.secureallegiance.com/wd…
19 Sep 2024
Listen to #InTheGroove now until 4p ET for your chance to win the Golden Ticket to @majesticdetroit! The Golden Ticket gets you 10 tickets to ANY show at the Majestic and Magic Stick in #Detroit. All you need to do is donate to enter the drawing: tinyurl.com/heh9ty3j
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10 Sep 2024
BREAKING: @bigsgjamo celebrated his career game against the Rams at Zorba’s on 6 Mile, a true Detroiter @Lions @PrideOfDetroit @Justin_Rogers
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
19 Jul 2024
.@HooperRadio dropping the WORLD PREMIERE of new Jack White music!
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
12 Jul 2024
.@HooperRadio is live now on #InTheGroove! Hear new music from Deon Jamar, a WORLD PREMIERE from WDET #TheNewMusicShow host @__SHIGETO and more.
📻: 101.9 FM
💻📱: wdet.org
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
4 Jul 2024
Today on In The Groove, @HooperRadio provides the perfect 4th of July soundtrack for the city with more Belle Isle Bangers 🔥
Tune in from noon to 3 on 101.9 FM, wdet.org/listen-live or the WDET app 🔊🎶
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
28 Jun 2024
Detroit botanical artist Lisa Waud is wrapping up her residency this weekend with “Portrait,” an interactive flower installation on the ground floor of the Boyer Campbell factory. @HooperRadio and WDET photo intern Tayler Simpson went early to check it out 💐📸
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
11 Jun 2024
Breaking: UFO Factory in Corktown will live on as UFO BAR under a new owner — who also runs Spot Lite in Detroit. @hooperradio has the story: buff.ly/3RljIXz
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
27 May 2024
When @WomenOnWax brings the vibes. Listen to the #InTheGroove @MovementDetroit mega mix right now until 3 hosted by @HooperRadio!
📻: 101.9 FM
📱: wdet.org or our free mobile app
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
21 May 2024
.@MovementDetroit Week continues on WDET! DJ Etta is spinning live on #InTheGroove with @HooperRadio! Listen on 101.9 FM or stream at wdet.org.
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
2 Feb 2024
Alright, Detroit. It’s your last chance ever to drop a song into the CultureShift jukebox. Share your pick and say your goodbyes at 313-577-1019 🎶
Tune in at 101.9 FM, WDET.org/listen-live or the WDET app 📻 @aleelcdet @HooperRadio @itstiatime00
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30 Dec 2023
the mind of the detroit public transit nerd cannot comprehend
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
3 Dec 2023
“I felt like I was out on the field today.” — @HooperRadio drinking a well deserved whiskey after a stressful lions win
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31 Oct 2023
a very happy HALLOWICKED to those who celebrate 🤡😈
how much do juggalos *actually* know their @Faygo ?
i made 3 juggalos take the @wdet faygo taste test challenge
youtube.com/watch?v=kZwD6_kp…
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20 Oct 2023
I spent too much of my life living the Leo’s lie — that their chicken lemon rice soup was the best in the biz
Yemen Cafe in Hamtramck saved me from the dark fantasy I was trapped in. It’s not even close, don’t @ me
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Ryan Patrick Hooper retweeted
15 Sep 2023
When you donate to our Fall Fundraiser during CultureShift, you’re automatically entered to win ✨Golden Tickets✨ for you and a friend to see 5 shows of your choice at the Majestic Theatre or the Magic Stick. Get in on this ultimate giveaway at wdet.org/give 💫
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28 Jul 2023
One of the best things I’ve seen in stand up comedy
@JenaFriedman flying from LA to Detroit, landing in time to perform at a benefit for @wdet #Detroit public radio and absolutely killing it with new jokes… all with her brand new baby strapped to her
Huge “I was there” moment
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