Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn

Hopes and expectations are rising with the news that Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson will return for the 2024 season. However, beyond this immediate good news for Lions fans, Carlos and Shawn spar over if we should be concerned if Coach Dan Campbell can hire the right replacement should Johnson leave the team.  Read Carlos' most recent work here . Read Shawn's most recent work here...

Carlos and Shawn join from Levi's Stadium where the Detroit Lions' playoff run ended against the 49ers. To open the pod, the guys welcome Free Press City Hall Reporter Dana Afana on the show to learn more about the fans who travelled to Santa Clara, California to witness the game. Later, Carlos and Shawn break down what worked and what fell apart for the Lions in their final matchup of the season....

Carlos and Shawn break down the news of Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh accepting the head-coaching position for the Los Angeles Chargers. With a national championship under his belt, was this move always inevitable for the coach and will it be the right one? Later in the pod, the guys preview the Detroit Lions' upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game. Read C...

Carlos and Shawn join from Ford Field to share their immediate reactions and analysis to Detroit Lions' victory over Tampa Bay. 

Carlos and Shawn talk last Sunday's thrilling playoff win for the Lions and the Goff vs. Stafford matchup. The guys also preview the upcoming NFC divisional round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Later, the pod focuses in on Carlos' column arguing Jim Harbaugh should stay at Michigan despite NFL interest. Does Shawn agree this is the right move for the coach?  Read Carlos' most recent work here ....

Carlos and Shawn join from Ford Field to share their immediate reactions and analysis on the Detroit Lions' playoff victory against the Los Angeles Rams.

Shawn, from Houston, remotely joins Carlos at Ford Field to share analysis on the Lions' win over the Minnesota Vikings and how several significant player injuries could impact next week's Wild Card matchup. 

Carlos and Shawn have the Detroit Lions' dramatic loss to the Cowboys and Michigan football's overtime victory against Alabama directly on their minds this week ... along with a side conversation on Jack in the Box. Beyond the fast-food of their youth, the guys also take time to consider the likelihood of Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan after this season. How much could winning it all affect the coa...

This week, Shawn joins Carlos remotely from AT&T Stadium. The pair share their immediate reactions and analysis on the Lions' tough loss to the Cowboys. 

With a division title now clenched for the Detroit Lions, Carlos and Shawn break down how Coach Dan Campbell, by remaining true to who he is as a person, has endeared himself to his team, fans, and the media. The guys also look towards the remaining matchups for the team, possible playoff scenarios, and what kind of window to win is available. Later in the show, Carlos and Shawn discuss the Piston...

Carlos and Shawn welcome Free Press Red Wings beat writer Helene St. James back to the pod this week. The trio talk the Wings recent slide and if the team can still make a push for the playoffs. Later, Carlos and Shawn preview the Lions' upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. How worried should we be over the team's offensive line? Read Carlos' most recent work here . Read Shawn's most re...

Carlos and Shawn join from Ford Field to share their thoughts and analysis on the Lions' decisive victory over the Broncos.

This week, after a heated debate over the quality of the Chicago Bears, Carlos and Shawn dive deep into the struggles plaguing the Detroit Lions. With lingering issues on both sides of the ball and injuries, can the team make the needed adjustments to clinch a playoff win? The guys put Ben Johnson's offense, Aaron Glenn's defense and Dan Campbell's whole troupe under the microscope. Read Carlos' m...

It's another packed week for Carlos and Shawn. The guys talk Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame and his leadership similarities to Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. Carlos and Shawn also contrast the continued poor performance of the Detroit Pistons against the improved Detroit Red Wings. The guys also briefly touch on Michigan football's upcoming matchup ag...

Shawn from Detroit Metro Aiport is joined by Carlos at the Superdome and together the guys break down Detroit Lions' victory over the Saints. 

What do you do when there are too many big sports stories to keep track of? You talk about them all, of course! Carlos and Shawn do a "lightning round" for the five biggest sports stories in the Mitten right now, starting with the Detroit Lions looking for redemption against the New Orleans Saints. Then, the guys talk about Michigan knocking off Ohio State, Michigan State introducing Jonathan Smit...

Carlos and Shawn join us once again from Ford Field to share their immediate thoughts and reactions to the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving letdown loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Carlos and Shawn join from Ford Field to share their immediate thoughts and reactions to the Lions' late game rally and victory over the Bears.

This week, Carlos and Shawn debate over the effectiveness of  Detroit Lions Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glen. Does he have the tools he needs to get the job done and can he do it? Later in the pod, the guys continue the conversation around the Michigan sign-stealing controversy. Was Jim Harbaugh's three-game suspension the right call and was it enough?  Read Carlos' most recent work here . Read Sh...

Carlos and Shawn join us from SoFi Stadium to share their reactions to the Detroit Lions' win over the Chargers. 

Carlos joins Shawn from L.A. this week to continue the conversation around the Michigan sign-stealing saga. The guys talk Gregg Doyel's column on J.J. McCarthy's Heisman trophy eligibility , the coaching staff's plausible deniability around Conor Stalions, and if ultimate responsibility should fall upon Jim Harbaugh's shoulders. Later in the pod, the guys preview Detroit Lions' upcoming matchup ag...

Free Press Lions Reporter Dave Birkett sat down with Detroit Lions rookie Quarterback Hendon Hooker. Dave asks how Hooker is progressing on his injury recovery, what the transition to the NFL has been like and more! 

This week, Carlos and Shawn go over the heated debate over the Detroit Lions’ approach at the trade deadline. Was this the moment to go all in?  Read Carlos' most recent work here . Read Shawn's most recent work here .    

Carlos and Shawn break down comments made by head coach Dan Campbell following Sunday's surprising blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Later in the pod, the guys talk the NCAA's second investigation on the UM football program.  Read Carlos' most recent work here . Read Shawn's most recent work here .

Carlos joins Shawn from his home to discuss the Lions' tough loss to the Ravens. We also hear the fan perspective and reaction to the loss from Shawn's son, Sam.