The guys welcome Chris Castellani, the Detroit Tigers and Michigan superfan who writes for Barstool Sports, to preview the 2022 baseball season and the intensity of rivalries. Then, Free Press restaurant critic Lyndsay C. Green highlights some new food spots to hit around the Motor City. 

The guys welcome Chris Castellani, the Detroit Tigers and Michigan superfan who writes for Barstool Sports, to preview the 2022 baseball season and the intensity of rivalries. Then, Free Press restaurant critic Lyndsay C. Green highlights some new food spots to hit around the Motor City.&nbsp;

Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor and insider Carlos Monarrez have plenty to say, and not just about Detroit sports, but Detroit culture, news and day-to-day life. Shawn and Carlos share their analysis, opinions, and viewpoints on just about everything. You may disagree with them. They most likely will disagree with each other and have fun doing it.  

Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor and insider Carlos Monarrez have plenty to say, and not just about Detroit sports, but Detroit culture, news and day-to-day life. Shawn and Carlos share their analysis, opinions, and viewpoints on just about everything. You may disagree with them. They most likely will disagree with each other and have fun doing it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Detroit Tigers superfan Chris Castellani talks baseball, rivalry; secret restaurant spots with Lyndsay C. Green

The Detroit Lions traded up five spots Thursday night in the first round of the NFL draft to select cornerback Terrion Arnold from Alabama. Carlos and Shawn share their reactions and analysis.

The Detroit Lions traded up five spots Thursday night in the first round of the NFL draft to select cornerback Terrion Arnold from Alabama. Carlos and Shawn share their reactions and analysis.

Breaking down Detroit Lions' first round draft pick

Carlos and Shawn preview the upcoming NFL draft in Detroit this week by inviting Freep Lions reporter Dave Birkett back on to the show. Dave walks the guys through his mock draft picks and hypothetical Lions drafting scenarios. How likely are the Lions to go after a cornerback? Is the team poised to trade and move up in the draft? Is it better for the team to stay put at No. 29? Carlos, Shawn and Dave analyze what could happen this week.

Read Carlos' most recent work here

Read Shawn's most recent work here

Carlos and Shawn preview the upcoming NFL draft in Detroit this week by inviting Freep Lions reporter Dave Birkett back on to the show. Dave walks the guys through his mock draft picks and hypothetical Lions drafting scenarios. How likely are the Lions to go after a cornerback? Is the team poised to trade and move up in the draft? Is it better for the team to stay put at No. 29? Carlos, Shawn and Dave analyze what could happen this week.
Read Carlos' <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2683994001/carlos-monarrez/">most recent work here</a>
Read Shawn's <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2646295001/shawn-windsor/">most recent work here</a>

Dave Birkett joins to help game out likely Detroit Lions NFL draft moves

Despite their best efforts at the end, the Detroit Red Wings fell short of making the playoffs. Carlos and Shawn bring back Helene St. James to cover the emotional ride to the end and look forward to what needs to change for the team to clench a ticket to the post-season. The trio cover what player position Yzerman could address, playoff expectations from fans, and more. Later in the pod, Carlos and Shawn turn their attention to the end of the Detroit Pistons' historically bad season. With fan hopefulness at an all-time low and frustration boiling with the front office, the guys talk the new leadership search for the organization. As the team looks for a president of basketball operations, Carlos and Shawn discuss how much luck plays into hiring the right staff.

Read Carlos' most recent work here

Read Shawn's most recent work here

Despite their best efforts at the end, the Detroit Red Wings fell short of making the playoffs. Carlos and Shawn bring back Helene St. James to cover the emotional ride to the end and look forward to what needs to change for the team to clench a ticket to the post-season. The trio cover what player position Yzerman could address, playoff expectations from fans, and more. Later in the pod, Carlos and Shawn turn their attention to the end of the Detroit Pistons' historically bad season. With fan hopefulness at an all-time low and frustration boiling with the front office, the guys talk the new leadership search for the organization. As the team looks for a president of basketball operations, Carlos and Shawn discuss how much luck plays into hiring the right staff.
Read Carlos' <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2683994001/carlos-monarrez/">most recent work here</a>
Read Shawn's <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2646295001/shawn-windsor/">most recent work here</a>

Detroit Tigers superfan Chris Castellani talks baseball, rivalry; secret restaurant spots with Lyndsay C. Green

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