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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.  

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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.  

    The Pistons Pulse: How Detroit Pistons can make the most of their No. 5 draft pick (Originally aired 5-13-24)

    The Pistons Pulse: How Detroit Pistons can make the most of their No. 5 draft pick (Originally aired 5-13-24)

    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 pick. 

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    Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa

    Read Omari's most recent work here

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    • 1 hr
    Days of Roar: Ryan Garko joins to discuss Detroit Tigers' player development department; top prospect Max Clark shares what he's working on (originally aired 5/6/24)

    Days of Roar: Ryan Garko joins to discuss Detroit Tigers' player development department; top prospect Max Clark shares what he's working on (originally aired 5/6/24)

    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 Torkelson's lack of quality performance and they note recent comments made by A. J. Hinch on the matter. Later in the pod, Evan interviews Max Clark and delves into how the young player is progressing in the minor leagues. 

    Follow Mark on X/Twitter here.

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    Read Evan's most recent work here. 

    • 1 hr 17 min
    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)

    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

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    • 47 min
    Dave Birkett wraps up 2024 NFL draft for Detroit Lions

    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.

    • 17 min
    Breaking down Detroit Lions' first round draft pick

    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.

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

    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 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

    • 56 min

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