Michigan's Big Show

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By: Michael Patrick Shiels

Michael Patrick Shiels’ personality-based, news making show covers state, national and international politics in a non-partisan manner. Michael Patrick skillfully mixes politics, which he affectionately refers to "as the family business" with news, business, sports and lifestyle topics you're interested in, keeping listeners informed as well as entertained. His inquisitive personality leads to asking newsmakers relevant questions - pointed, but with respect - and recognizes that listening is the most important quality of a good interviewer. “Everyone's an expert at or on something,” explains Michael Patrick, who uses humor and surprises to draw out quality answers and important information. “Every person h...

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* Felix Sharpe Caballero, Political Analyst and Former Public Administrator
* Felix Sharpe Caballero, Political Analyst and Former Public Administrator episode artwork
Today at 1:00 PM

* Bill G. Schuette, State Representative (R) Midland
* Bill G. Schuette, State Representative (R) Midland episode artwork
Today at 1:00 PM

* Nancy Skinner, Seasoned Progressive Voice in Michigan Politics
* Nancy Skinner, Seasoned Progressive Voice in Michigan Politics episode artwork
Today at 1:00 PM

* Lindsay Case Palsrok, Better Than Average Podcast
* Lindsay Case Palsrok, Better Than Average Podcast episode artwork
Today at 1:00 PM

* Jeff Gilbert, President of North American Car Truck and Utility of the Year, Automotive Reporter at WWJ Newsradio 950
* Jeff Gilbert, President of North American Car Truck and Utility of the Year, Automotive Reporter at WWJ Newsradio 950 episode artwork
Today at 1:00 PM

* John Sellek, Founder and CEO of the Michigan Political Consulting Firm Harbor Strategic Public Affairs
* John Sellek, Founder and CEO of the Michigan Political Consulting Firm Harbor Strategic Public Affairs episode artwork
Today at 1:00 PM

* Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan Editor/Co-Author of “Debating The Donald”
* Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan Editor/Co-Author of “Debating The Donald” episode artwork
Today at 1:00 PM

Ep. 3565: Tuesday starring Michael Patrick Shiels
Ep. 3565: Tuesday starring Michael Patrick Shiels episode artwork
Today at 12:42 PM

* Perry Johnson, Candidate for Governor
* Perry Johnson, Candidate for Governor episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:05 PM

* Josh and Jase, British Influencers
* Josh and Jase, British Influencers episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:05 PM

* Greg Johnson, Golf Writer, Inductee in the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame
* Greg Johnson, Golf Writer, Inductee in the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

* Robert Dempster, Musician and Businessman
* Robert Dempster, Musician and Businessman episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

* Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News
* Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

* Jim Holcomb, President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber
* Jim Holcomb, President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

Ep. 3564: Monday starring Michael Patrick Shiels
Ep. 3564: Monday starring Michael Patrick Shiels episode artwork
Yesterday at 12:53 PM

* James McManus, Contractor, worked for the Lucchese Crime Family
* James McManus, Contractor, worked for the Lucchese Crime Family episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:00 PM

* Josh and Jace - Meijer
* Josh and Jace - Meijer episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:00 PM

* Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing FireKeepers Casino
* Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing FireKeepers Casino episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:00 PM

* Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News
* Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:00 PM

* Lena Epstein, Republican Nominee for UofM Board of Regents, Co Owner and General Manager of Vesco Oil Corporation
* Lena Epstein, Republican Nominee for UofM Board of Regents, Co Owner and General Manager of Vesco Oil Corporation episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:00 PM

* Anthony Forlini, Republican Nominee for Secretary of State, Macomb County Clerk, Former State Representative
* Anthony Forlini, Republican Nominee for Secretary of State, Macomb County Clerk, Former State Representative episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:00 PM

* Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm
* Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:00 PM

* Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News
* Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:00 PM

Ep. 3563: Thursday starring Michael Patrick Shiels
Ep. 3563: Thursday starring Michael Patrick Shiels episode artwork
Last Thursday at 12:42 PM

* Larry Olmsted, Author “Real Food / Fake Food”, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA Today
* Larry Olmsted, Author “Real Food / Fake Food”, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA Today episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* Sarissa Montague, Attorney with the Kalamazoo law firm Markou Montague Levine Defense
* Sarissa Montague, Attorney with the Kalamazoo law firm Markou Montague Levine Defense episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* Jase Bolger, President and CEO of the West Michigan Policy Forum, Former Speaker of the MI House
* Jase Bolger, President and CEO of the West Michigan Policy Forum, Former Speaker of the MI House episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* Michigan Food Origin Stories - Pizza and Hot Dogs!
* Michigan Food Origin Stories - Pizza and Hot Dogs! episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* Dr. John Wycoff, Wycoff Wellness Center
* Dr. John Wycoff, Wycoff Wellness Center episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* Lance Griffin, Founder of Under the Oaks Project
* Lance Griffin, Founder of Under the Oaks Project episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University and Professor in the Political Science Department
* Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University and Professor in the Political Science Department episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* Shruthi Raghuprakash, Founder and Host of Podcast with Shruthi (also known as Key2U)
* Shruthi Raghuprakash, Founder and Host of Podcast with Shruthi (also known as Key2U) episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm
* Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* Dennis Muchmore, Senior Advisor with Honigman, Former Chief of Staff for Governor Rick Snyder
* Dennis Muchmore, Senior Advisor with Honigman, Former Chief of Staff for Governor Rick Snyder episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

* John James Campaign Clash
* John James Campaign Clash episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

Ep. 3562: Wednesday starring Michael Patrick Shiels
Ep. 3562: Wednesday starring Michael Patrick Shiels episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 12:59 PM

* Eric Dawe, Actor and Playwright
* Eric Dawe, Actor and Playwright episode artwork
07/21/2026

* Liz Ware, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Point Resort, Chair of the Michigan Travel Commission
* Liz Ware, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Point Resort, Chair of the Michigan Travel Commission episode artwork
07/21/2026

* Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist
* Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist episode artwork
07/21/2026

* Mark Wilson, PGA Master Professional, Player Development Coordinator, PGA Golf Management Program Ferris State University
* Mark Wilson, PGA Master Professional, Player Development Coordinator, PGA Golf Management Program Ferris State University episode artwork
07/21/2026