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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* Larry Olmsted, Author of “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding” and “Real Food / Fake Food”
* Larry Olmsted, Author of “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding” and “Real Food / Fake Food” episode artwork
Yesterday 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
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

* Kenneth Abramowitz, Middle East Expert, Author of “The Multifront War"
* Kenneth Abramowitz, Middle East Expert, Author of “The Multifront War" episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

* Tim Golding, State Director of Americans for Prosperity Michigan
* Tim Golding, State Director of Americans for Prosperity Michigan episode artwork
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* David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial
* David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

* Holly Hughes, Chair the Board of Trustees of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum
* Holly Hughes, Chair the Board of Trustees of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

* Abdul El-Sayed, Candidate for U.S. Senate, 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate, Physician and Epidemiologist
* Abdul El-Sayed, Candidate for U.S. Senate, 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate, Physician and Epidemiologist episode artwork
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

Ep. 3558: Wednesday starring Michael Patrick Shiels
Ep. 3558: Wednesday starring Michael Patrick Shiels episode artwork
Yesterday at 11:58 AM

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

* Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All-Star
* Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All-Star episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 1:00 PM

* Lana Wescott, Founder of Lana Wescott Events
* Lana Wescott, Founder of Lana Wescott Events episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 1:00 PM

* Randall Sullivan, Author of "THE FIRST ALL-STAR GAME: Babe Ruth, FDR, and America at the Crossroads”
* Randall Sullivan, Author of "THE FIRST ALL-STAR GAME: Babe Ruth, FDR, and America at the Crossroads” episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 1:00 PM

* 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
Last Tuesday at 1:00 PM

* Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications BCBSM
* Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications BCBSM episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 1:00 PM

* Kevin Foote, Chair of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
* Kevin Foote, Chair of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 1:00 PM

* Nancy Sosa, Operation Shower and Jenny Lynn Stroup, Husband served award the USS George HW Bush
* Nancy Sosa, Operation Shower and Jenny Lynn Stroup, Husband served award the USS George HW Bush episode artwork
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* Matt Rhodes, Dusty’s Cellar
* Matt Rhodes, Dusty’s Cellar episode artwork
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Ep. 3557: Tuesday starring Michael Patrick Shiels
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Last Tuesday at 12:42 PM

* Jimmy Greene, Political Commentator
* Jimmy Greene, Political Commentator episode artwork
Last Monday at 1:00 PM

* Chris Swanson, Candidate (D) for Governor, Genesee County Sheriff
* Chris Swanson, Candidate (D) for Governor, Genesee County Sheriff episode artwork
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* Andrea Bitely, Founder and Principal of Bitely Communications, a Lansing-based public affairs firm
* Andrea Bitely, Founder and Principal of Bitely Communications, a Lansing-based public affairs firm episode artwork
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* Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News
* Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News episode artwork
Last Monday at 1:00 PM

* Brian Bailey, General Manager of the Pink Pony on Mackinac Island
* Brian Bailey, General Manager of the Pink Pony on Mackinac Island episode artwork
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* Dustin Ploehn, Senior Manager of Red Hot Rewards Club & Sports Online Gaming at Firekeepers Casino
* Dustin Ploehn, Senior Manager of Red Hot Rewards Club & Sports Online Gaming at Firekeepers Casino episode artwork
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* Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center
* Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center episode artwork
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* Matt Knighton, Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
* Matt Knighton, Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac episode artwork
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Ep. 3556: Monday starring Michael Patrick Shiels
Ep. 3556: Monday starring Michael Patrick Shiels episode artwork
Last Monday at 12:42 PM

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

* Brandon Hall, Managing Editor of West Michigan Politics
* Brandon Hall, Managing Editor of West Michigan Politics episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:00 PM

* Susy Avery, Former Director of Public Affairs for Governor Engler, Former Chair of the Michigan Republican Party
* Susy Avery, Former Director of Public Affairs for Governor Engler, Former Chair of the Michigan Republican Party episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:00 PM

* Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan
* Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan episode artwork
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* Heather Zak, Psychologist
* Heather Zak, Psychologist episode artwork
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* Michael Nichols, Co-Founder of the Nichols Law Firm
* Michael Nichols, Co-Founder of the Nichols Law Firm episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:00 PM

* Kevin Foote, Chair of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
* Kevin Foote, Chair of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac episode artwork
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* Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist
* Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist episode artwork
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Ep. 3555: Friday starring Michael Patrick Shiels
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Last Friday at 11:58 AM

* Dr. Kazem Kazerounian, Expert on Iran and the Middle East, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut
* Dr. Kazem Kazerounian, Expert on Iran and the Middle East, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut episode artwork
07/09/2026

* 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
07/09/2026

* Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All-Star, Broadcaster www.PitchLogic.com
* Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All-Star, Broadcaster www.PitchLogic.com episode artwork
07/09/2026

* Dr. Nicole Mathew, Professor in the Political Science Department at Oakland University
* Dr. Nicole Mathew, Professor in the Political Science Department at Oakland University episode artwork
07/09/2026