Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn

This rebroadcast of "Days of Roar" originally aired 7/15/24 The Detroit Tigers selected high school shortstop Bryce Rainer with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, followed by high school pitchers Owen Hall and Ethan Schiefelbein at Nos. 49 and 72, respectively. Tyler Jennings, the director of draft content at Prospects Live, joins the podcast to share his evaluation of the three player...

Carlos and Shawn talk the surprising off-season interest in the Detroit Pistons so far and discuss the larger cultural significance the NBA has over other sports. After that discussion, the guys take a look Cade Cunningham's max contract extension offer and debate if the move was the best choice for the rebuilding Pistons. After the break, Carlos and Shawn cover the buzz around if the Detroit Tige...

This rebroadcast of "The Pistons Pulse" originally aired 7/02/24. Bryce and Omari cover the whirlwind of recent personnel changes made by the Detroit Pistons. First the guys have you covered with what you need to know about new coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Is he the right type of hire for such a young team? Later in the pod, the guys break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade and react to the signing of fre...

This rebroadcast of "Days of Roar" originally aired 6/17/24. Another week of fair to disappointing baseball has led Mark and Evan to seek outside expertise on the Tigers' woes. To help out, the guys welcome back Tigers radio analyst and former MLB player Bobby L. Scales II to the show. The trio try to make sense of the team's wildly inconsistent run production. After the break, the show focuses in...

This rebroadcast of "Days of Roar" originally aired 6/10/24. Another 3-3 week for the Detroit Tigers has the "Days of Roar" crew contemplating some tough questions for the ball club. After discussing how the team looks without Kerry Carpenter, Mark and Evan focus in on comments made by president of baseball operations Scott Harris on the MLB Network. How far away are the Tigers from having an esta...

The great Dave Birkett once again joins Carlos and Shawn to walk us through their general impressions of the team so far in their preparations for the new season. The guys focus in on Levi Onwuzurike. As the defensive tackle enters his contract year, is he closer to being Brad Holmes' first significant draft bust rather than inking a new deal? Beyond player analysis, the guys get Dave's perspectiv...

This week, Carlos and Shawn have the Lions' defense on their mind as they discuss the pressure on defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. What kind of improvements would the defense need to make for the team to win it all? After the break, the guys focus in on wide receiver Jameson Williams and what he needs to prove this upcoming season . Is the former first-round pick on his way into developing into...

The guys are back this week and they focus right in on the Lions' organized team practice activities. While it's hard to predict the future based on these offseason training exercises, Carlos and Shawn talk what we may see and what questions they have for the team moving forward. After the break, Carlos and Shawn discuss the Detroit Pistons' search for new management and the hefty check owner Tom...

This rebroadcast of "The Pistons Pulse" originally aired 5/13/24. For the second year in a row, the Detroit Pistons have fallen to the No. 5 spot in the NBA draft lottery. Bryce and Omari game out what available options best suit the team at this point in the draft. The guys break down which players may fall in the draft, who the team should pursue and if the Pistons should consider trading the pi...

Days of Roar rebroadcast originally aired 5/6/24 It's a packed show today as Mark and Evan welcome on to the podcast Ryan Garko, Detroit Tigers' vice president of player development. Before the guy's get to the interview, Mark and Evan cover the impressive play of Riley Greene. Could the outfielder swing his way into the MVP discussion? The "Days of Roar" crew also continue to monitor Spencer Tork...

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

Detroit Lions beat reporter Dave Birkett joins Carlos and Shawn to help break down all the draft moves made by the Detroit Lions.

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.

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...

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 a...

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, including flat first periods, lack of elite goaltending, and a defense that struggles to hold on.  A...

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 the post-season and more. After the break, the guys talk the hot start to the Detroit Tigers' 2024 sea...

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 May for Michigan basketball, the guys talk their overall impressions on the struggling Wolverines progr...

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 down what fans can expect from the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Later, Dave interviews a Super Bowl cham...

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 injuries? How effective of a team can you build through free agency? Listen in as the guys evaluate...

Carlos joins Shawn remotely from Lakeland, Florida this week. Using Carlos' column on the development of Spencer Torkleson as a jumping-off point, the guys talk patience of sports fans as the through line that connects the professional and collegiate sports teams of Michigan. With the historic losing season this year, how much patience should be given to Detroit Pistons' Troy Weaver or Monty Willi...

Carlos and Shawn welcome back Free Press Red Wings beat writer Helene St. James to the show. The trio break down the team's recent winning streak and their push towards the playoffs. Do the Red Wings need to make a splash at the trade deadline to ensure their return the the postseason? Later in the pod, Carlos and Shawn debate if the Lions need to acquire a big name in free agency or continue the...

Carlos and Shawn have food on the mind this week after inviting restaurant and dining critic Lyndsay C. Green on to the show to discuss the upcoming "Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Top 10 New Restaurants & Dining Experiences" series. You can listen to that interview after the break but first the guys take stock of the state of Michigan basketball's program under the leadership...

Carlos and Shawn are back this week to wrap up the NFL season. As the guys analyze Super Bowl LVIII, Carlos and Shawn speculate on how Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell would have called that game. Would grit and gutsy-gambles have been enough to best the Kansas City Chiefs?  Read Carlos' most recent work here . Read Shawn's most recent work here .

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 down what fans can expect from the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Later, Dave interviews a Super Bowl cham...