<description>ML is off doing good in the world, Erika steps up, Marc prepares a show, and Shawn happily derails everything […]</description>

ML is off doing good in the world, Erika steps up, Marc prepares a show, and Shawn happily derails everything […]

ML is off doing good in the world, Erika steps up, Marc prepares a show, and Shawn happily derails everything into nothing. 
 
 
 
STRAIGHT DOPE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/23/about-eye-on-michigan/75269404007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elrick is off the show again as he&#8217;s speaking to the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association to promote his &#8220;Eye on Michigan&#8221; student journalism endeavour.</a> 
 
 
 
Shawn found ML&#8217;s wikipedia page and we question who did the editing.&nbsp; For some reason there isn&#8217;t a page for the &#8220;mildly interesting&#8221; Shawn Windsor. 
 
 
 
Shawn starts quizzing Erica about her acting past and she tells us about Mrs. McNutt. 
 
 
 
Erica expresses her love of true crime and then reveals that she helped open and close two cold cases. 
 
 
 
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/10/22/jameson-williams-suspension-detroit-lions-dan-campbell/75789497007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams has been suspended by the NFL for two games</a>.&nbsp; Shawn is more interested in his eating habits. 
 
 
 
No one on the show can understand why there&#8217;s such a push to get the Menendez Brothers and Scott Peterson out of jail. 
 
 
 
<a href="https://www.10news.com/news/fact-or-fiction/fact-or-fiction-effort-underway-to-change-halloween-to-the-last-friday-in-october" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Some evil people want to move Halloween to the weekend because kids are soft.</a>&nbsp; Other people want to change the name to the Harvest Festival. 
 
 
 
Shawn was alive in the 1980s. 
 
 
 
Michigan and Michigan State face off this Saturday night and no one seems to care that much. 
 
 
 
I<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/ml-elrick/2024/10/20/wayne-county-judge-candidate-daniel-mercier/75750588007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">f you missed ML&#8217;s column on Sunday- you should go read it. It&#8217;s about a judge running in Wayne County who doesn&#8217;t seem interested in talking about his own legal record.</a> 
 
 
 
GEEK OF THE WEEK:&nbsp;<a href="https://wset.com/news/local/doctors-license-suspended-after-investigation-reveals-shocking-statements-about-children" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marc introduces the Soulmates to a Shock Doc in Virginia</a>. Additionally, Marc reminds the audience about the wasteful and lazy Panda bears. They are also an arm of Chinese propaganda. 
 
 
 
ROOM 7609:&nbsp;This time it&#8217;s a band that ML might only half-hate. Can anyone figure out who wrote the bass line for the Tom Tom Club&#8217;s &#8220;Genius of Love&#8221;? 
 
 
 
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An Episode About Nothing – October 22, 2024

<description>Shawn is back from the road, where he saw something awful in Dallas that Marc watched at home and ML […]</description>

Shawn is back from the road, where he saw something awful in Dallas that Marc watched at home and ML […]

Shawn is back from the road, where he saw something awful in Dallas that Marc watched at home and ML is glad he missed. 
 
 
 
STRAIGHT&nbsp;DOPE:&nbsp;ML raves about last week’s guest Andy Dirks, whose excellence on the Tigers radio broadcast was on full display Saturday during what turned out to be the hometown nine’s last game of their remarkable season … a season you could call a “Fantastic Voyage.” (More on that later…) 
 
 
 
This week’s show is loaded with great sound and video – a special bonus for our Soulmates who donate at least $5 a month via Patreon. We start out with Alex’s tribute to the wayward Shawn Windsor. To become a Soulmate, hit this link:&nbsp;<a href="http://patreon.com/MLSoulofDetroit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">patreon.com/MLSoulofDetroit</a> 
 
 
 
Shawn has some choice words for Carlos, his sidepiece on the “Carlos &amp; Shawn” podcast. Marc and ML wonder it it’s time for an intervention… 
 
 
 
Shawn was in Dallas when Aidan Hutchinson went down, making him an eyewitness to a potentially historic event that could derail the Detroit Lions’ bid for a Super Bowl appearance. Only Marc and Shawn aren’t ready to give up just yet. ML, who &#8212; suprise! &#8212; watched the Lions Sunday night, gave up decades ago. 
 
 
 
Detroit Tigers superfan Teebs was one of the many dynamic characters ML met outside Comerica Park last week while working as the Detroit Free Press’ “man on the street.” Watch the podcast to see Teebs doing his thing outside the ballpark. 
 
 
 
ML isn&#8217;t pleased when he&#8217;s interrupted while shooting a selfie video from Comerica Park. Watch the show and see for yourself the look on his face.&nbsp; 
 
 
 
Shawn was on the road, which means one thing: Good eats. He and Marc share their views on Tex-Mex food, while ML questions why Shawn would think a guy named “Monarrez” who grew up in southern California might not be familiar with this particular type of cuisine. 
 
 
 
The national media was aghast that Donald Trump would insult Detroit – in Detroit! ML and Marc think Trump’s comments will actually help him win votes in Michigan, while Shawn isn’t so sure. 
 
 
 
Marc asks when the last time someone who didn’t have an Ivy League degree or elite pedigree ran this country. It’s a great question, which the crew wrestles to answer. 
 
 
 
A Dorito got Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in trouble with Catholics. Marc and ML, who are regular churchgoers, weigh in on the debate. 
 
 
 
Shawn hates the French and the Dutch. Listen and learn why. ML wonders how he feels about the Walloon… 
 
 
 
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GEEK OF THE WEEK:&nbsp;&nbsp;If you’re one of those people, especially during election season, who makes mountains out of molehills and sees everything wrong with the other guy, even when your candidate has the same flaws, you are this week’s geek. 
 
 
 
ROOM 7609:&nbsp;ML calls a misdirection play before Marc cues up a tune they are both sure Shawn will love: Lakeside’s “Fantastic Voyage,” which is a great track that also describes the Tigers’ magical playoff run. Send us your favorite deep cut or obscure band – and a story about them or why they mean something to you – by writing to&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.

Fantastic Voyage – October 15, 2024

<description>Erika Erickson is back and we’re talking with Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks… while Shawn is cleaning his dirty drawers in […]</description>

Erika Erickson is back and we’re talking with Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks… while Shawn is cleaning his dirty drawers in […]

Erika Erickson is back and we’re talking with Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks… while Shawn is cleaning his dirty drawers in Cleveland. 
 
 
 
STRAIGHT&nbsp;DOPE:&nbsp;Fresh off his appearance on the Rachel Maddow Show, ML starts the podcast with a tribute to his favorite host of the Carlos &amp; Shawn podcast … Mr. Monarrez. 
 
 
 
Former Tiger Andy Dirks, who provides color commentary, zooms in to talk about the Detroit Tigers amazing season. 
 
 
 
Andy breaks down the managerial genius of AJ Hinch, whose ability to put players in a position to succeed prompts ML to reveal the similarities between the Tigers skipper and his leadership of the Detroit Free Press recreational co-ed Wednesday night Belle Isle softball team. Andy politely pretends to take a call in the middle of ML’s incisive analysis. 
 
 
 
Erika says it seems like the young Tigers are having a lot of fun and defying expectations. Andy offers his insights. 
 
 
 
Andy contrasts the 2011-2014 Tigers he played on with the current squad. He said his Tigers were starter-heavy, with horses like Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer in the starting rotation. The current Tigers have only one horse: Tarik Skubal. 
 
 
 
How do you hit a 100-mph fastball? Andy discusses batting strategy and how pinch hitters prepare to face flamethrowers. ML – again – sees parallels between how he helps the members of his softball team prepare to face pitchers … hurling 10-mph pitches. 
 
 
 
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/ml-elrick/2024/10/06/mike-rogers-home-address-registered-vote-senate-candidate/75492132007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marc asks ML about the column that got him on Rachel Maddow, an investigation into where U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers really lives.</a> 
 
 
 
Shawn dials in to discuss why he skipped dinner with Jennifer Hammond to wash his drawers in a Cleveland laundromat. 
 
 
 
Teen trolls stop Shawn on the street in Houston. ML says he’s pretty sure his cousin Jeffrey was not involved, but he can’t guarantee it. 
 
 
 
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GEEK OF THE WEEK:&nbsp;ML lets Marc peek this week’s geek … and instantly regrets it. 
 
 
 
ROOM 7609:&nbsp;Marc revives “Bless You Boys,” prompting many comments about the lame video and triggering a conversation about Detroit sports theme songs. Send us your favorite deep cut or obscure band – and a story about them or why they mean something to you – by writing to&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com</a>. 
 
 
 
FEEDBACK:&nbsp;Robert Dorigo Jones is the newest Soulmate, while P*nis Breath checks in again to clear up some confusion. Then Hannah gives ML hell from Holly. We welcome all your comments – and constructive criticism – at<a href="https://gmail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com</a> 
 
 
 
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Andy Dirks & Jerks – October 8, 2024

<description>Michigan lawmakers took $6.3 million in freebies – and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. That’s what ML’s student […]</description>

Michigan lawmakers took $6.3 million in freebies – and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. That’s what ML’s student […]

Michigan lawmakers took $6.3 million in freebies – and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. That’s what ML’s student investigative reporting program Eye On Michigan found when they spent a year examining free meals and trips lobbyists reported giving to state officials.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
 
 
STRAIGHT&nbsp;DOPE:&nbsp;Prepare to be disappointed: Erika is off this week and ML is back in the big chair. After recapping his trip to Boston, he goes off the rail with a rant about StubHub and how they almost screwed him out of tickets he bought a month ago for the Michigan State Spartans versus Boston College Eagles in Chestnut Hill. 
 
 
 
Fed up with StubHub, ML tries Ticket Club to score a big rebate from Rakuten, only to get stung by a bait-and-switch. Marc is not surprised. 
 
 
 
Marc marvels at how ML continues to avoid hopping on the Detroit Lions bandwagon. Listen and find out what ML was doing while the rest of Detroit was watching the Leos feast on the birds from the coffee capital of the world. 
 
 
 
Marc is alternately fascinated and confounded by ML’s allegiances, leading to a discussion of how ML Doc Martens played a factor in his decision to adopt West Ham United as his favorite Premier League team. 
 
 
 
Shawn is AWOL after flying to Houston Monday night to watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Houston Astros in the first round of the American League Wild Card series. Marc asks ML if he likes the new playoff format, which is a major change from the one-game play-off of yore. Before Shawn can even think it, ML makes the Major League Baseball format all about him … and his beer league Bulldog hockey team. 
 
 
 
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/23/lawmakers-lobbyists-freebies-eye-on-michigan/75269862007/">Michigan lawmakers took at least 17,000 free lunches and trips from lobbyists over the last 20 years or so. That’s what ML’s student watchdog reporting program Eye On Michigan found during a year-long investigation. Click here see what happens when the kids ask lawmakers to explain themselves.</a> 
 
 
 
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/23/michigan-lawmakers-freebies-lobbyists-transaction-database/75284911007/">Eye On Michigan and the Free Press created a searchable database you can use to find out what any lawmaker who served since 2001 took from a lobbyist. Try it here.</a> 
 
 
 
<a href="https://www.patronicity.com/project/watchdog_u_help_us_recruit_and_train_investigative_reporters#!/">If you want to support student investigative reporters and learn more about the program, click this link.</a> 
 
 
 
Marc muses over earworms and how hard it is to shake them, prompting ML to recall a once hard-to-find Pink Floyd track that he goes crazy trying to name. 
 
 
 
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GEEK OF THE WEEK:&nbsp;Lobbyists upset they can’t keep giving free tickets to lawmakers like they used to are this week’s geeks. 
 
 
 
ROOM 7609:&nbsp;Listener Randy digs deep into the 89X playlist for Canadian alt rockers 24 Gone and their shimmering single “Gift of Colours.” Send us your favorite deep cut or obscure band – and a story about them or why they mean something to you – by writing to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com">mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com</a>. 
 
 
 
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Watchdogs Let Loose on Lansing – October 1, 2024

<description>ML has left the building. The Leftovers welcome Bill Morris to discuss his definitive book on the Detroit Lions. Plus- […]</description>

ML has left the building. The Leftovers welcome Bill Morris to discuss his definitive book on the Detroit Lions. Plus- […]

ML has left the building. The Leftovers welcome Bill Morris to discuss his definitive book on the Detroit Lions. Plus- Erika&#8217;s many cars, Shawn&#8217;s &#8220;lack&#8221; of style, Marc&#8217;s panda hatred, and the best named doner in show history. 
 
 
 
STRAIGHT DOPE:&nbsp;ML Elrick has decided to take the week off to recover after following his Spartans east. MSU dropped a heart breaker to Boston College. 
 
 
 
<a href="https://amzn.to/4gxQwYd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shawn, Erika, and Marc welcome in author Bill Morris. Bill has written a definitive history of the Detroit Lions, the Ford Family and the road to redemption in the NFL.&nbsp; William Clay Ford really did want to win, but it took Sheila Ford Hamp to really turn the team around.</a> 
 
 
 
Marc drives a Ford Explorer and Shawn drives a &#8220;boring Honda&#8221;.&nbsp; It turns out the true gearhead in the group is Erika.&nbsp; But two questions- does the color of your car really matter? Can you picture Shawn on a Ducati? 
 
 
 
GEEK OF THE WEEK: Marc can&#8217;t quite pick just one so the group votes on who is the biggest geek. 
 
 
 
Nomination #1- North Carolina gubernatorial candidade Mark Robinson has described himself as a &#8220;Black Nazi&#8221; and once claimed to want to reinstate slavery.&nbsp; At least, that&#8217;s according to alleged posts he made on an adult website&#8230; and that&#8217;s just the tame stuff. 
 
 
 
Nomination #2- Some kid doxxed Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and revealed where his family lived.&nbsp; There were so many nuts that showed up after losses, the family had to move. 
 
 
 
Nomination #3- Pandas.&nbsp; They are lazy, uninterested in sex and they drain human resources.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13872667/moment-panda-attacks-female-zookeeper.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">They don&#8217;t even have the energy to fight.</a> 
 
 
 
ROOM 7609:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfmMXX2lDm0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listener David suggests a live song.&nbsp; Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats performing &#8220;I Need Never Get Old&#8221; on the Tonight Show.</a>&nbsp; The song was recorded at Stax records and sounds a little bit like one of the label&#8217;s classic tunes. 
 
 
 
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