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The Freep Sports Show is your home for Detroit and Michigan sports! When Dylan Larkin requests a trade, the Tigers send Tarik Skubal packing or the Lions get hosed by a ref, we'll be there with you to react. Hosted by longtime Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor and Freep sports staffer Andrew Birkle, the Freep Sports Show is our first major step in revamping how we get our award-winning content to you, the audience. So what makes this podcast different than the millions of others that are out there? The answer is simple: We've got the best team of experts in local sports just a phone call away. Dave Birkett (Lions), Helene St. James (Red Wings), Omari Sankofa II (Pistons), Chris Solari (Michigan State athletics), Tony Garcia (Michigan athletics), Jared Ramsey (high school sports), Christian Romo (trending news), Rainer Sabin (college football and NFL), and our team of legendary columnists (Shawn Windsor, Carlos Monarrez and Jeff Seidel) give us a never-ending rolodex of insiders ready to roll at a moment's notice. If you've been searching far and wide for the right podcast that will discuss ALL your favorite teams in the Mitten State, look no further. We can't wait for you to join us, as we pride ourselves on engaging with commenters on livestreams and interacting as much as possible. Join us for three shows a week, including a LIVE reaction show after every Detroit Lions game this season. You can find every episode of the Freep Sports Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. For more, visit freep.com/sports.

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Detroit Pistons getting no respect? J.B. Bickerstaff thinks so

2026/10/28

After the #DetroitPistons lost to the New York Knicks, coach J.B. Bickerstaff came out guns blazing, particularly dwelling on how his team is officiated. Yes, Bickerstaff wasn't thrilled with how his team played in the 111-97 loss to the defending champions, but he couldn't resist pointing out what he thought was a bad whistle. So are the Pistons actually getting a lack of respect? And what are the positives and negatives to take away from the Pistons' first three games? Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor break it down on the Freep Sports Show. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

People still don't understand Lions coach Dan Campbell

2026/10/26

Dan Campbell made another big fourth-down gamble in the Lions' Week 7 win vs. the Packers and while it didn't work out in the moment, the Lions still won because of it. Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor open the Freep Sports Show by discussing Campbell's big risk and why the reaction to it on social media and elsewhere proved most people still truly don't understand the Lions' coach. Then Shawn and Andrew discuss Michigan football's game vs. Indiana. How did Tommy Carr play in his first start? And is Kyle Whittingham trending towards a one-and-done in Ann Arbor? All that and more with Shawn and Andrew. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Did Dan Campbell, Lions get lucky in huge win vs Packers?

2026/10/26

Andrew Birkle and Christian Romo were LIVE on the Freep Sports Show discussing the Detroit Lions' massive 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7 at Ford Field. The guys start the show by recapping a wild game that saw momentum flip back and forth time and time again. Then, Christian and Andrew discuss Dan Campbell's aggression almost backfiring big time, the refs helping out the Lions (for once?) and what we learned about the game next week against the undefeated #minnesotavikings All that and more with Christian and Andrew. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Pistons Pulse crossover! Is Ausar Thompson second star? Celtics game reaction

2026/10/22

It's a crossover! The Pistons Pulse and Freep Sports Show went LIVE to discuss the Detroit Pistons' 121-113 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA season opener. Is Ausar Thompson showing that he's the second star next to Cade Cunningham that the Pistons have been looking for? And what did the guys see from Jalen Duren after signing his big new contract? Shawn Windsor, Andrew Birkle and Omari Sankofa break it all down. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Sam LaPorta is 'all good' if he's not playing for Lions next year

2026/10/22

It's not every day that an athlete shares how they ACTUALLY feel in 2026, but Lions tight end Sam LaPorta did just that this week. On a recent episode of the popular podcast "Pardon My Take," LaPorta made headlines when discussing his contract, saying in part, "in three months if I don't get to wear the Honolulu Blue and play for the Lions anymore, it's going to be all good. I'll get paid somewhere else." Did LaPorta sound like a mercenary when he made these comments? And was he right about what he said? Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor debate it on the latest episode of the Freep Sports Show. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Are Lions actually in great spot for Super Bowl? And should Red Wings just trade Dylan Larkin?

2026/10/20

What can recent history tell us about the Detroit Lions' Super Bowl chances? If the Seahawks, Eagles and Chiefs are any indication, the Lions are in a great spot to contend. Shawn Windsor and Andrew Birkle open the latest episode of the Freep Sports Show by discussing the Lions' position coming off the bye and why Dan Campbell was in a good mood coming off the bye week. Then, another week, another Dylan Larkin trade Rumor. ESPN's John Buccigross was the latest to make waves, saying he thinks the Red Wings will trade Dylan Larkin in the next seven-to-10 days. Is now the right time to make the move? And should the Wings be looking for picks or a win-now player? Shawn Windsor and Andrew Birkle break it down in the latest episode of the Freep Sports Show. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Did Pistons get any better this offseason? And disaster watch for Michigan football?

2026/10/15

The NBA season is almost here, so Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor decided it was time for a little Detroit Pistons preview. Did Trajan Langdon improve the team this offseason? Is Jalen Duren worth his contract? And will Ausar Thompson make a leap as a shooter? Shawn and Andrew answer those questions during "Rate the Take." Then after the break, Michigan football beat writer Tony Garcia joins the show to talk about Michigan's huge game against Penn State. Should we be on "disaster watch" in Ann Arbor with what feels like a make-or-break game against the Nittany Lions? All that and more on the Freep Sports Show. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Did Lions pass or fail first quarter of season? And Pat Fitzgerald flips the bird

2026/10/13

The Detroit Lions have reached the bye week portion of their season, so let’s do a review. Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor are back with another episode of the Freep Sports Show with grades for the Lions’ in their first five games. Did Kelvin Sheppard fail? Did the Lions have anyone who got an “A”? Plus, the guys discuss Pat Fitzgerald flipping the bird at the Illinois sideline during MSU’s last game and what to make of the show of emotion. Is it weirdly something to build on? Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Did Kelvin Sheppard save his job in Lions' win vs Cardinals?

2026/10/12

Andrew Birkle, Christian Romo and Shawn Windsor were LIVE on the Freep Sports Show to recap the Detroit Lions-Arizona Cardinals Week 5 game. Did the Lions finally solve their huge problems defense, or do the Cardinals just stink? Was Kelvin Sheppard able to cool the temp of his hot seat? And why were the Lions finally able to click on all cylinders on offense? Plus the guys answer live listener questions as the vibes were high after a feel-good 45-21 win vs. Arizona. That and a lot more on this episode of the Freep Sports Show: Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Is MSU football too broke? And is Kyle Whittingham right fit for Michigan?

2026/10/08

It's been a week of nonstop noise for Michigan football coming off a second straight loss for the Wolverines. From Jake Butt to Devin Gardner to Urban Meyer, everyone has had something to say about Michigan's start under Kyle Whittingham, but does the first-year coach have the right tone to match the energy in Ann Arbor? Shawn Windsor and Andrew Birkle break it all down on the Freep Sports Show. Then, Michigan State football is 2-3 after a blowout loss against Wisconsin in Week 5 and Pat Fitzgerald's first season is starting to look like a mess. With homecoming on the docket, MSU athletic director Dan Bartholomae addressed fans in a letter and promised better funding for the football program. Shawn Windsor and Andrew Birkle discuss Bartholomae's letter, if the NIL funding will actually make a difference and if MSU is just too broke to compete right now on the latest episode of the Freep Sports Show.

Chris Ilitch’s weird statement, John Collins' choke, Lions' poor coaching and Kyle Whittingham’s mess

2026/10/06

It's been a busy start to the week for Detroit sports. Andrew and Shawn open the show by discussing the Lions' disappointing first four games and explain why the coaching just simply hasn't been good enough (00:00-12:45). Then the guys talk about the statement from Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch, who took to social media (LinkedIn) to post about the start to the season after "SELL THE TEAM" chants broke out at the first game (12:45-25:03). Next, Shawn and Andrew discuss John Collins' viral debut with the Pistons, where he choked Suns forward Dillon Brooks. Plus, is Ausar Thompson's jumper real? And what would that mean for the Pistons? (25:03-32:59). And last but not least, the guys wrap up the show by discussing Michigan football's huge mess, the group message scandal with Zack Marshall, Kyle Whittingham's future and more. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Is Kelvin Sheppard on hot seat after Lions' defense torn to shreds again?

2026/10/05

Andrew Birkle and Jared Ramsey were LIVE on the Freep Sports Show recapping the Detroit Lions-Carolina Panthers Week 4 game. The Lions' defense was obliterated by the Panthers, making Bryce Young look like an MVP and Tetairoa McMillian the best receiver in the league. What's next for the Lions after the fourth game with little to no progress? Is Kelvin Sheppard on the hot seat? Plus, the guys answer questions from listeners live, who are fed up after a poor start to the season. That and a lot more on this episode. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

ANDY DIRKS on Scott Harris' plan, Detroit Tigers season review, Kevin McGonigle and more

2026/10/01

Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor are joined by former Tigers outfielder and current Detroit SportsNet analyst Andy Dirks. The guys ask Andy about a frustrating Tigers season, what’s next for Scott Harris and this front office in an important offseason and if Kevin McGonigle was really the most valuable player in the American League after leading in Baseball Reference's "Wins Above Replacement." Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0c... Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Is Jalen Duren-Pistons situation fixable? And is Scott Harris too stubborn for Tigers?

2026/09/28

Happy Detroit Sports General Manager Day, to all who celebrate! Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris and Detroit Pistons president Trajan Langdon both spoke to the media on Monday for the ending and beginning of their respective seasons. Shawn and Andrew begin the episode by discussing the 2026 Tigers season that was by all accounts a disappointment. Was Harris too inclined to blame the lack of success on one month? Is he being too stubborn in his approach to not build at all through free agency? Plus, what does the future of Spencer Torkelson and other familiar Tigers look like in a big offseason? Then, the guys pivot to Detroit Pistons media day with Jalen Duren is still nowhere to be found. As the big man tries to decide if he should take the roughly $200 million contract the Pistons are offering, Shawn and Andrew discuss how a deal still makes sense for both sides, with Shawn pouring water on the idea that the situation is unfixable. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress

Lions dodge another bullet vs Jets. Are they improving?

2026/09/27

Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor are back on the Freep Sports Show to recap the Detroit Lions-New York Jets Week 3 game. The Lions had another too-close-for-comfort win, just like Week 1, after the Jets and Geno Smith got hot in the second half. This time, the Lions got a stop on a forced fumble. Is this a sign that they're actually improving, albeit slowly? Plus, how did the Lions' secondary hold up? Did Dan Campbell outduel his former apprentice, Aaron Glenn? Did Kelvin Sheppard cool some of the pressure he was facing after a historically bad start through two games? That and a lot more on this episode. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress