Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn

Jul 19 2024 100 ep. 51 mins 46

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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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Christmas in July for Detroit Tigers with Bryce Rainer in MLB draft, red-hot offense entering All-Star break

Jul 19 2024 64 mins

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

Is Detroit Pistons’ max contract extension deal with Cade Cunningham the right move?

Jul 09 2024 51 mins

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 Pistons Pulse: Analysis on the Detroit Pistons hiring coach J.B. Bickerstaff and veteran player acquisitions

Jul 05 2024 64 mins

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 t

Days of Roar: Talking about Detroit Tigers' young hitters, volatile offense with Bobby L. Scales II

Jun 21 2024 60 mins

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, th

Days of Roar: Tough questions on Detroit Tigers' .500 level of play

Jun 14 2024 56 mins

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 fr

Breaking down Detroit Lions minicamp with Dave Birkett

Jun 05 2024 31 mins

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 D

How big of a leap does Detroit Lions' defense need to take?

May 29 2024 60 mins

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 d

What we're looking for at Detroit Lions' OTAs

May 22 2024 54 mins

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

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

May 16 2024 60 mins

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 consid

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)

May 08 2024 77 mins

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 mon