<br /> Erika Erickson is back and we’re talking with Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks… while Shawn is cleaning his dirty drawers in Cleveland.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Former Tiger Andy Dirks, who provides color commentary, zooms in to talk about the Detroit Tigers amazing season.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Erika says it seems like the young Tigers are having a lot of fun and defying expectations. Andy offers his insights.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <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><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Shawn dials in to discuss why he skipped dinner with Jennifer Hammond to wash his drawers in a Cleveland laundromat.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Please support the show and join the Soul Patrol by becoming a Soulmate. For as little as $5 a month, you can enjoy benefits like early access to new episodes, the video version of the show, no insertion ads and access to our monthly bonus episode. At the $25 and $60 a month levels, you get free swag and exclusive merchandise. Sign up here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/MLSoulofDetroit/posts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get more from ML Soul of Detroit on Patreon</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GEEK OF THE WEEK:&nbsp;ML lets Marc peek this week’s geek … and instantly regrets it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SAVE WITH SOUL:&nbsp;Use promo code SOUL to get 10% off your registration for sports leagues with Come Play Detroit at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.comeplaydetroit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.comeplaydetroit.com</a>&nbsp;and promo code MLSOUL to save $40 off a 15-person pedal pub ride with Michigan Pedaler at&nbsp;<a...

ML Soul of Detroit

ML Soul of Detroit

Andy Dirks & Jerks – October 8, 2024

OCT 8, 2024101 MIN
ML Soul of Detroit

Andy Dirks & Jerks – October 8, 2024

OCT 8, 2024101 MIN

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