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 e...
Latest episodes
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26 min
People still don't understand Lions coach Dan Campbell
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 Birk…
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51 min
Did Dan Campbell, Lions get lucky in huge win vs Packers?
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 sta…
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48 min
Pistons Pulse crossover! Is Ausar Thompson second star? Celtics game reaction
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…
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9 min
Sam LaPorta is 'all good' if he's not playing for Lions next year
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 "Pardo…
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34 min
Are Lions actually in great spot for Super Bowl? And should Red Wings just trade Dylan Larkin?
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…
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47 min
Did Pistons get any better this offseason? And disaster watch for Michigan football?
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 J…
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40 min
Did Lions pass or fail first quarter of season? And Pat Fitzgerald flips the bird
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 wi…
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55 min
Did Kelvin Sheppard save his job in Lions' win vs Cardinals?
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…
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34 min
Is MSU football too broke? And is Kyle Whittingham right fit for Michigan?
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 somet…
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49 min
Chris Ilitch’s weird statement, John Collins' choke, Lions' poor coaching and Kyle Whittingham’s mess
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 simp…
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39 min
Is Kelvin Sheppard on hot seat after Lions' defense torn to shreds again?
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, mak…
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25 min
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 season, what’s…
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38 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 on Monday…
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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, just like W…
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15 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 Jets. Des…
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34 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 the Red Win…
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54 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 Campbell said at…
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1 h 01
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, Christian Romo and…
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57 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 MSU team in…
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29 min
Do Lions need to trade for a DB? Plus, Lions-Bills preview, Dan Campbell-Ben Johnson Super Bowl debate and mor…
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 an…