Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn
Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn
Playlist by Free Press Sports with Carlos and ShawnFree 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…Follow the podcast:
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Breaking down Detroit Lions' first round draft pick & Dave Birkett wraps up 2024 NFL draft for Detroit Lions (originally aired 4/26/24 and 4/27/24)
We'll have new "Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn" next week. In the meantime, we're re-airing our 2024 NFL draft podcast specials from last week. These pods originally aired 4/26/24 and 4/27/24. Read Carlos' most recent work here Read Shawn's most recent work here
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Dave Birkett wraps up 2024 NFL draft for Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions beat reporter Dave Birkett joins Carlos and Shawn to help break down all the draft moves made by the Detroit Lions.
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Breaking down Detroit Lions' first round draft pick
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.
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Dave Birkett joins to help game out likely Detroit Lions NFL draft moves
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 t…
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Recapping Detroit Red Wings’ rollercoaster end-of-season finish with Helene St. James
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…
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Have Detroit Red Wings clipped their playoff chances?
Carlos and Shawn continue the Red Wings conversation this week. With the amount of games remaining down to single digits, the guys review what needs to break the right way for the team to secure the second wild card spot. The guys also continue to analyze what hasn't been working well for the team,…
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Gaming out if Detroit Red Wings can still make playoffs with Helene St. James
With the end of the regular NHL season in sight, Helene St. James joins Carlos and Shawn to talk about the Detroit Red Wings' chances of securing the playoff spot. The trio talk the impact of Dylan Larkin's past injury, leadership needs from staff, how many points are needed to clinch a ticket to t…
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Is Dusty May the right coach for U-M basketball?
Baseball is back today! In the latter half of the show, the guys discuss the 2024 Detroit Tigers and the fan experience at Comerica Park. Before that, Carlos and Shawn catch listeners up to speed on what’s been happening with U-M and MSU hoops. With the firing of Juwan Howard and hiring of Dusty Ma…
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Dave Birkett with what you need to know about 2024 NFL Draft (Originally aired Feb. 7, 2024)
Your regularly scheduled "Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn" will return next week. Meanwhile, Lions reporter Dave Birkett joins from Las Vegas where he's covering the lead up to Super Bowl LVIII. Dave sits down with Executive Director of the Detroit Sports commission Dave Beachnau to break d…
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Was Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes right or wrong to spend so little in NFL free agency?
Shawn joins Carlos from the road this week in Minneapolis. The guys have the Detroit Lions on their minds as they evaluate the moves, or lack thereof, that the front office has made in free agency. Were the Lions good enough to win it all with what they had? Are they adequately preparing for future…
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