In these episodes we take a journey into the heart of Ann Arbor. Listen in on thought-provoking interviews with guests ranging from authors like Ruth Ozeki to musicians The Chenille Sisters to local public figures like Jerry DeGrieck. No topic is off-limits as we unravel the threads of culture, art, history, and more. AADL Talks To shares the stories and expertise from all around our community, offering listeners a unique perspective on diverse topics.
AADL Talks To: Malcolm Tulip, Actor and Performer, Director, Educator, and Writer
Malcolm Tulip has been involved in theater in Ann Arbor for almost 40 years. He worked with students at Community High, was involved in the Performance Network, and teaches courses at University of Michigan, where he is also head of the directing concentration and founder of the Interarts program. In this 2024 interview with AADL, Malcolm reflects on his many projects, the collaborators he worked with over the years, and discusses changes he has witnessed in Ann Arbor’s theater scene.
22 Jan 2026
AADL Talks To: Frank Uhle, Film Projectionist, Author, and Cultural Historian
Frank Uhle came to the University of Michigan as an art student, joined the campus film society Cinema II, and has worked for several decades as a University of Michigan and Michigan Theater film projectionist. He also hosts a radio program at the local U-M independent radio station WCBN, and enjoys researching regional music history. In 2023, Frank penned the book Cinema Ann Arbor, which takes a look back at the history of Ann Arbor’s vibrant campus cinema culture from the 1960s through the turn of the 21st century. I talked with Frank about Ann Arbor’s love affair with cinema, from its early history to its cutting-edge film festivals; the maverick professors and students who built the vibrant campus film societies; and the cultural changes he's witnessed in Ann Arbor and in the film industry over the past several decades.
Frank's book Cinema Ann Arbor is available in our catalog to check out or download. You can also read Frank's essay about legendary Ann Arbor record producer Ollie McLaughlin, written for AADL's Ann Arbor 200 project in celebration of the city's bicentennial.
18 Dec 2025
AADL Talks To: Mark Hodesh, Fleetwood Diner and Downtown Home and Garden Founder
In May 2023, AADL talked to Mark Hodesh. Mark told us about growing up in Ann Arbor, his many jobs in town including Red’s Rite Spot, Fleetwood Diner, and Downtown Home and Garden. Mark reflected on his life in Ann Arbor, and shared stories from his many years owning the Hertler Brothers building, including a set of gold teeth, and the cats Ann Arborites have known and loved.
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