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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.

Latest episodes

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

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 seas

Oct 1
25 min

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

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

Sep 28
37 min

Lions dodge another bullet vs Jets. Are they improving?

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, j

Sep 27
37 min

Are Lions actually missing Aaron Glenn more than Ben Johnson?

As the conversation about the Detroit Lions' defense reaches a fever pitch, the team's former coordinator, Aaron Glenn, is coming to town with his new squad, the New York

Sep 25
15 min

Chris Ilitch? Dylan Larkin? Steve Yzerman? Who gets blame for Red Wings mess

It's been a busy and newsworthy offseason for the Detroit Red Wings, who have seemed to get in their own way one time after another since the 2025-26 season ended. With t

Sep 23
34 min

Are the Detroit Lions' problems fixable? Dan Campbell thinks so

Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor are back with another loaded episode of the Freep Sports Show. Fresh off a trip to Allen Park, Shawn gives an update about what Dan Campbe

Sep 22
54 min

Lions trounced by Bills on primetime. Time to panic?

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions were walloped by the Buffalo Bills, 41-31, in the opening game of Highmark Stadium on Thursday Night Football. Andrew Birkle, Christi

Sep 18
1 h 01 min

Graham Couch on the "Blue Wall," Michigan State-Notre Dame and MSU hoops

Shawn and Andrew are joined by Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal ahead of Michigan State football's huge game against Notre Dame. What does Graham make of this MS

Sep 17
56 min

Do Lions need to trade for a DB? Plus, Lions-Bills preview, Dan Campbell-Ben Johnson Super Bowl debate and more

Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor are back with the latest episode of the Freep Sports Show to preview the massive Week 2 showdown between the Lions and Bills. Can Kelvin S

Sep 15
28 min

WOAH: Detroit Lions barely survive after massive choke vs Saints in Week 1

Andrew Birkle and Shawn Windsor are back with the first "Freep Sports Show" Detroit Lions postgame breakdown. Shawn and Andrew answer listener questions after the game an

Sep 14
36 min

Unpacking more Michigan football madness, Oklahoma preview and biggest questions facing Detroit Lions

It's a big season for the Detroit Lions, coming off their first ever regression under coach Dan Campbell. Shawn Windsor and Andrew Birkle of the "Freep Sports Show" discu

Sep 10
48 min

Could Michigan actually bench Bryce Underwood? Plus, Detroit Lions 2026 season preview with Dave Birkett

It's the first official episode of the Freep Sports Show! Shawn and Andrew open by discussing the insane Michigan football weekend, what to make of the Big Ten's explan

Sep 8
51 min

COMING SOON: Freep Sports Show

Sep 3
1 min