Interesting people. Unexpected stories. One coffee at a time. Each week, WDIV Detroit Anchor Karen Drew sits down with the people that make Detroit and Metro Detroit one of America's most resilient and inspiring communities. Recorded live at WDIV’s Fourgrounds coffee shop,
Local Blend is all about authentic conversations that inform, inspire, and connect. From stories of perseverance, purpose, and community to unsung heroes doing extraordinary things, it’s your chance to be introduced to someone you didn’t know you needed to hear from.
Devin Scillian | Life after WDIV, “Bastard”, & his friend Jeff Daniels
Anchor, author, musician, and playwright. Devin Scillian is
known for many things, but most of all, he’s known for bringing you news
stories every night on WDIV Local 4 for decades. Now he’s written a different story. One that you can see for yourself. Karen is catching up with the award-winning journalist to talk about his new chapter on the stage, his friend Jeff Daniels, and what he misses most about WDIV. Oh, and we can’t forget about the one person he says has touched everything he has ever done.
7 Oct 2026
Candice Davis Price | Why flag football is booming for girls
It's time to Catch Candice. This wild child is a force that has taken her own success of winning gold medals on the track and turned it into a passion to help young girls and boys succeed. You know that huge buzz around girls flag football? You can thank Coach Candice for that. What does she have in common with Marty McFly? How is she connected to University of Michigan Quarterback Bryce Underwood? And how did a trip to the Super Bowl lead her to coaching flag football? Buckle up as Coach Candice sits down with Karen and energizes the room.
30 Sept 2026
Marlo Bendon | The dream to get family recipes on store shelves
You know those family recipes that are too good to keep a
secret? Marlo Bendon is helping bring them to the masses all through a kitchen in Plymouth, Michigan. From beef jerky to baked goods, this is all about how one family’s passion at a farmer’s market has turned into something that’s putting special recipes on grocery store shelves. She didn’t quit her day job, so how does she do it all? Get inspired, think about your own family recipes, chase your dreams, and take a moment to think about your dad, as Karen and Marlo get cooking in this conversation.
23 Sept 2026
Mojo & Chelsea | Life on the air, off the air, and the cancer fight
You know Mojo as the voice in the morning on Channel 95.5. Now he's stepping up to the mic with Local Blend and talking about a personal story with his wife Chelsea. A cancer diagnosis. From the results, to fear, to empowerment, they share the journey they've been on together for the last year. It's a peek inside their life during a fight nobody wants to go through.
16 Sept 2026
Nobody Knew She Was A Girl
She’s the new General Manager of Detroit’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team, but you may know her as the first women to ever play in an NHL preseason game. Olympic silver medalist Manon Rhéaume sits down with Karen and talks about her success in a man’s world.
She also shares stories about people not knowing she was a girl as she dominated on the ice, how horse poop helped her in her training, and what happened off the ice that made her the most nervous she’s ever been in her life.
8 Sept 2026
Married to the Coach
What is it like being the wife of Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell? Holly Campbell is ready to spill the tea, but not her coffee. She’s sharing about the best advice Dan ever gave her, and if his on field motivational speeches actually work and home.
Holly also talks to Karen about her ADHD diagnosis, dancing with their son at his wedding, and the biggest misconception people have about her.
8 Sept 2026
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Coming soon: Each week, WDIV Detroit Anchor Karen Drew sits down with the people that make metro Detroit one of America's most resilient and inspiring communities.
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