Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn
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.
Episodes
We'll have new "Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn" next week. In the meantime, we're re-airing our 2024 NFL draft podcast specials from last week. These pods originally aired 4/26/24 and 4/27/24.
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Detroit Lions beat reporter Dave Birkett joins Carlos and Shawn to help break down all the draft moves made by the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions traded up five spots Thursday night in the first round of the NFL draft to select cornerback Terrion Arnold from Alabama. Carlos and Shawn share their reactions and analysis.
Carlos and Shawn preview the upcoming NFL draft in Detroit this week by inviting Freep Lions reporter Dave Birkett back on to the show. Dave walks the guys through his mock draft picks and hypothetical Lions drafting scenarios. How likely are the Lions to go after a cornerback? Is the team poised to trade and move up in the draft? Is it better for the team to stay put at No. 29? Carlos, Shawn and Dave analyze what could happen this...
Despite their best efforts at the end, the Detroit Red Wings fell short of making the playoffs. Carlos and Shawn bring back Helene St. James to cover the emotional ride to the end and look forward to what needs to change for the team to clench a ticket to the post-season. The trio cover what player position Yzerman could address, playoff expectations from fans, and more. Later in the pod, Carlos and Shawn turn their attention to th...
Carlos and Shawn continue the Red Wings conversation this week. With the amount of games remaining down to single digits, the guys review what needs to break the right way for the team to secure the second wild card spot. The guys also continue to analyze what hasn't been working well for the team, including flat first periods, lack of elite goaltending, and a defense that struggles to hold on. After the break, the guys turn their...
With the end of the regular NHL season in sight, Helene St. James joins Carlos and Shawn to talk about the Detroit Red Wings' chances of securing the playoff spot. The trio talk the impact of Dylan Larkin's past injury, leadership needs from staff, how many points are needed to clinch a ticket to the post-season and more. After the break, the guys talk the hot start to the Detroit Tigers' 2024 season. Later, Carlos and Shawn talk t...
Baseball is back today! In the latter half of the show, the guys discuss the 2024 Detroit Tigers and the fan experience at Comerica Park. Before that, Carlos and Shawn catch listeners up to speed on what’s been happening with U-M and MSU hoops. With the firing of Juwan Howard and hiring of Dusty May for Michigan basketball, the guys talk their overall impressions on the struggling Wolverines program. Later, Carlos and Shawn turn th...
Your regularly scheduled "Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn" will return next week. Meanwhile, Lions reporter Dave Birkett joins from Las Vegas where he's covering the lead up to Super Bowl LVIII. Dave sits down with Executive Director of the Detroit Sports commission Dave Beachnau to break down what fans can expect from the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Later, Dave interviews a Super Bowl champion former head-coach. Tune in to ...
Shawn joins Carlos from the road this week in Minneapolis. The guys have the Detroit Lions on their minds as they evaluate the moves, or lack thereof, that the front office has made in free agency. Were the Lions good enough to win it all with what they had? Are they adequately preparing for future injuries? How effective of a team can you build through free agency? Listen in as the guys evaluate these questions and more.
Carlos joins Shawn remotely from Lakeland, Florida this week. Using Carlos' column on the development of Spencer Torkleson as a jumping-off point, the guys talk patience of sports fans as the through line that connects the professional and collegiate sports teams of Michigan. With the historic losing season this year, how much patience should be given to Detroit Pistons' Troy Weaver or Monty Williams? What about MSU's Tom Izzo or U...
Carlos and Shawn welcome back Free Press Red Wings beat writer Helene St. James to the show. The trio break down the team's recent winning streak and their push towards the playoffs. Do the Red Wings need to make a splash at the trade deadline to ensure their return the the postseason? Later in the pod, Carlos and Shawn debate if the Lions need to acquire a big name in free agency or continue the front office's draft/develop approa...
Carlos and Shawn have food on the mind this week after inviting restaurant and dining critic Lyndsay C. Green on to the show to discuss the upcoming "Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Top 10 New Restaurants & Dining Experiences" series. You can listen to that interview after the break but first the guys take stock of the state of Michigan basketball's program under the leadership of head coach Juwan Howard. Spoiler...
Carlos and Shawn are back this week to wrap up the NFL season. As the guys analyze Super Bowl LVIII, Carlos and Shawn speculate on how Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell would have called that game. Would grit and gutsy-gambles have been enough to best the Kansas City Chiefs?
Read Carlos' most recent work here.
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Your regularly scheduled "Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn" will return next week. Meanwhile, Lions reporter Dave Birkett joins from Las Vegas where he's covering the lead up to Super Bowl LVIII. Dave sits down with Executive Director of the Detroit Sports commission Dave Beachnau to break down what fans can expect from the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Later, Dave interviews a Super Bowl champion former head-coach. Tune in to ...
Hopes and expectations are rising with the news that Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson will return for the 2024 season. However, beyond this immediate good news for Lions fans, Carlos and Shawn spar over if we should be concerned if Coach Dan Campbell can hire the right replacement should Johnson leave the team.
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Carlos and Shawn join from Levi's Stadium where the Detroit Lions' playoff run ended against the 49ers. To open the pod, the guys welcome Free Press City Hall Reporter Dana Afana on the show to learn more about the fans who travelled to Santa Clara, California to witness the game. Later, Carlos and Shawn break down what worked and what fell apart for the Lions in their final matchup of the season.
Carlos and Shawn break down the news of Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh accepting the head-coaching position for the Los Angeles Chargers. With a national championship under his belt, was this move always inevitable for the coach and will it be the right one? Later in the pod, the guys preview the Detroit Lions' upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game.
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Carlos and Shawn join from Ford Field to share their immediate reactions and analysis to Detroit Lions' victory over Tampa Bay.
Carlos and Shawn talk last Sunday's thrilling playoff win for the Lions and the Goff vs. Stafford matchup. The guys also preview the upcoming NFC divisional round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Later, the pod focuses in on Carlos' column arguing Jim Harbaugh should stay at Michigan despite NFL interest. Does Shawn agree this is the right move for the coach?
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