Explore every episode of the podcast Freep Sports Show
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| Chris Ilitch? Dylan Larkin? Steve Yzerman? Who gets blame for Red Wings mess | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:34:10 | |
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 the Red Wings in the midst of training camp, Free Press beat writer Helene St. James joins the show to discuss the Wings' wild year. Why did Steve Yzerman not work out with the Wings? And what made owner Chris Ilitch wait so long to make a decision? Plus, Helene makes the case for why tanking again is an absolute non-starter for the Wings. 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: / freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep | |||
| Are the Detroit Lions' problems fixable? Dan Campbell thinks so | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:54:27 | |
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 Campbell said at his press conference to start Jets week. Campbell kept a positive tone and indicated he still thinks the Lions' problems are fixable, despite the frustrating start. Plus, the guys discuss if Kerby Joseph will ever play another game for the Lions after another injury setback and take a look around the NFL at some of the league's biggest storylines this last week, like how the injuries to Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams impacts the Lions. And last but not least, Shawn and Andrew discuss the big Michigan State vs. Notre Dame game from over the weekend (28:00). Did MSU's performance against the Fighting Irish change your expectations for this year? And based on what we've seen, can the Spartans beat Michigan? 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: / freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress | |||
| Lions trounced by Bills on primetime. Time to panic? | 18 sept. 2026 | 01:01:28 | |
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, Christian Romo and Shawn Windsor were LIVE right after the game for the Freep Sports Show's Detroit Lions postgame breakdown. Why did the Lions look so lifeless out of the gates against the Bills? Is it time for Kelvin Sheppard to take some heat? Plus, the guys answer questions from listeners, who are pointing the finger at Brad Holmes for roster decisions that have led to such a lackluster secondary. 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: / freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress | |||
| Graham Couch on the "Blue Wall," Michigan State-Notre Dame and MSU hoops | 17 sept. 2026 | 00:56:50 | |
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 MSU team in Pat Fitzgerald's first season? Are there causes for concern ahead of the game against the stacked Notre Dame team? Plus, the guys discuss the 2026-27 Michigan State basketball team, which is looking loaded in Tom Izzo's 32nd season, but is the roster comparable to one of the most frustrating teams in the Izzo era? And last but not least, whenever Shawn and Graham come together, we of course have to discuss the "Blue Wall." Is there some truth behind the allegations from MSU fans that there's a quiet Michigan bias in the media and beyond? All that and more with Graham, 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... 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: / freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep | |||
| Do Lions need to trade for a DB? Plus, Lions-Bills preview, Dan Campbell-Ben Johnson Super Bowl debate and more | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:28:55 | |
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 Sheppard and the Lions' hampered secondary find a way to slow down Josh Allen? Is this the toughest game of the season for the Lions? What will the Lions do at the RB2 spot now that Isiah Pacheco is slated to miss a good portion of the season. Then after the break (13:37), the guys play a game of "Rate the Take."
All of that and a lot 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 | |||
| WOAH: Detroit Lions barely survive after massive choke vs Saints in Week 1 | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:36:13 | |
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 and discuss how the offense looked in the first game under new coordinator Drew Petzing, Jameson Williams' costly drops and what went wrong for the defense in the second half. Plus, Jahmyr Gibbs showed why he was well worth his new contract in Week 1, but can he keep up with this insane work load? 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 | |||
| Unpacking more Michigan football madness, Oklahoma preview and biggest questions facing Detroit Lions | 10 sept. 2026 | 00:48:48 | |
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" discuss the three biggest questions facing the Lions in 2026. First, can they get their edge back. Secondly, can they stay healthy. And last but not least, what will new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing's offense look like? Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/
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| Could Michigan actually bench Bryce Underwood? Plus, Detroit Lions 2026 season preview with Dave Birkett | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:51:23 | |
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 explanation of the clock issues at Michigan Stadium, and where Michigan goes from here with Bryce Underwood. Could he actually be benched? (00:00-26:14) 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 Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ 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 | |||
| COMING SOON: Freep Sports Show | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:01:11 | |