Michigan's Big Show
6,007 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsMichael 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 has a story, and my job is to get guests to the point, while allowing them to express themselves in a genuine manner, in authentic conversation.
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Episodes
* Remembering Vin Scully
August 03, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MB* Tudor Dixon, Republican Nominee for Governor of Michigan
August 03, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MBEp. 2586: Tuesday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
August 02, 2022 13:06 - 2 hours - 145 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 [0:27:23] - Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk [0:39:15] - Susy Avery, Former Director of Public Affairs for Governor Engler and Former Chair of the Michigan Republican Party [1:03:58] - Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State [1:12:36] - Tom Watkins, Expert on China and Former State Superintendent of Schools and State Mental Health Director [1:27:36] - Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and P...
* Antonio Ciaccia, Chief Executive Officer at 46brooklyn Research
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.23 MB* Joel Gilbert, Author of “Michelle Obama 2024: Her Real Life Story and Plan for Power”
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBEp. 2585: Monday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
August 01, 2022 13:10 - 2 hours - 128 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 [0:01:18] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:25:59] - Bob Carr, Candidate (R) for State Representative MI-107 Mackinac Island [0:35:38] - Ralph Rebandt, Oakland County Pastor and Republican Candidate for Governor [0:57:33] - Garrett Soldano, Republican Candidate for Governor [1:08:25] - Ryan Kelley, Republican Candidate for Governor\ [1:16:44] - Judge Julie O'Neill, 56A District Court [1...
* Bob Carr, Candidate (R) State Representative MI-107 – Mackinac Island
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MB* Ryan Kelley, Republican Candidate for Governor
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB* Sam Singh, Candidate for State Senate MI-28, John Damoose, Candidate for State Senate MI-37, Dr. Sherry O'Donnell, Candidate for Congress
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB* Ralph Rebandt, Oakland County Pastor, Republican Candidate for Governor
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB* Kevin Rinke, Republican Candidate for Governor
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB* Triston Cole, Candidate for State Senate MI-37 and Curt VanderWall, Candidate for State Representative MI-102
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MB* Garrett Soldano, Republican Candidate for Governor
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBEp. 2584: Friday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels LIVE from the Battle Creek Country Club for the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship
July 29, 2022 13:06 - 2 hours - 132 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - LIVE from the Battle Creek Country Club for the 2022 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship 👇 [0:03:11] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:21:20] - Amber Ballard, Public Relations and Social Media Manager at FireKeepers Casino Hotel [0:39:05] - Amelia Garvey, Professional Golfer competing in the 2022 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship - Epson Tour & 3-time All-American at USC Trojans ...
* George Hubka, Agriculture Correspondent
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MB* Sarah White, Professional Golfer, Winner of the 29th Michigan PGA Women's Open Championship
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MB* Kathy George, CEO of FireKeepers Casino Hotel
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB* Mark Rolfing, NBC Golf Channel Analyst
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB* Roy Schindele, Director of Sales and Marketing at Mission Inn Resort and Club
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB* Amelia Garvey, Professional Golfer, three-time All-American at USC, New Zealander and Jake Harris, Michigan Lottery
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBEp. 2584: Friday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 29, 2022 10:06 - 2 hours - 132 MBEp. 2583: Thursday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 28, 2022 13:06 - 2 hours - 144 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 [0:03:43] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:03] - John Sellek, Founder and CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs [0:43:47] - Beth DeShone, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Education Project [1:15:56] - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism & President of the Michigan Association of CVBs [1:27:07] - Fred Upton, U.S. Congressman (R) St. Joseph [1:42:16] - Michael LaFai...
* Venice and Traverse City Film Festival
July 28, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB* Brett White, Korn Ferry Tour player from Caledonia, Winner of the Tournament of Champions
July 28, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBEp. 2582: Wednesday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 27, 2022 13:06 - 2 hours - 145 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 [0:07:16] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:28:53] - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial [0:39:32] - Ken Horn, State Senator (R) Frankenmuth [1:03:25] - Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO of Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN) [1:14:03] - Lori Doughty, External Affairs Director for AT&T [1:30:19] - Bill Shriver, President and COO of Arcadia Bluffs Golf Cl...
* Bill Shriver, President / COO of Arcadia Bluffs and Dominick Miller, Mackinac State Historic Parks
July 27, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB* Dan Casey Dunn, Host of the "Really Makes You Think" Podcast
July 27, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB* Lori Doughty, External Affairs Director for AT&T
July 27, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBEp. 2581: Tuesday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 26, 2022 13:06 - 2 hours - 144 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 [0:04:32] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:07] - Dave Dulio, Director of the Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement and Professor in the Oakland University Department of Political Science [1:00:51] - Paula Cunningham, State Director of AARP Michigan [1:12:39] - Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host for CBS Detroit’s "Michigan Matters" & Columnist for the Detroit Free Press [1:28:...
* Tim McGuire and Greg Johnson, Golf Writer
July 26, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB* Jeffrey Lance Abood, Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney
July 26, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBEp. 2580: Monday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 25, 2022 23:06 - 2 hours - 143 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 [0:05:43] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:06] - Chris Shepler, Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Service [0:38:55] - State Representative John Damoose (R) Harbor Springs, Founder and Co-chair of the Pro Life Libertarian Caucus within the Michigan Legislature [1:00:36] - Kyle Melinn, Editor for MIRS News [1:12:48] - Liz Ware, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Point Reso...
* John Damoose, State Representative (R) Harbor Springs
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB* Cindy Kyle, Communications Manager at the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MB* Sam Veilleux, Chair of the 113th Chicago Yacht Club to Mackinac Race
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBEp. 2579: Friday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 22, 2022 23:06 - 3 hours - 175 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 [0:06:44] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:28:20] - Jimmy Greene, President and CEO of ABC of Michigan [0:40:07] - Max McKee, CEO of Port City Marine Services & Owner of Sand Products Corporation [1:04:37] - Liz Ware, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Point Resort [1:14:22] - Melissa Seifert, Associate State Director of Government Affairs for AARP Michigan [1:28:07] - He...
* Max McKee - Mission Point
July 22, 2022 13:00 - 14 seconds - 332 KBEp. 2578: Thursday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 21, 2022 13:06 - 2 hours - 144 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 [0:05:28] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:28:10] - Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News [039:35] - Tim Hygh, CEO Mackinac Island Tourism [1:00:59] - Scott Ellis, Executive Director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association [1:12:41] - Ralph Rebrandt, Oakland County Pastor and Candidate for MI Governor [1:30:45] - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue C...
* Ralph Rebandt, Oakland County Pastor, Candidate for MI Governor
July 21, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB* Michael Kernicki, Director of Golf at Ave Maria University, Ambassador for True North Golf
July 21, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB* John Goulooze, Union Financial Group and News Headlines
July 21, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBEp. 2577: Wednesday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 20, 2022 23:06 - 2 hours - 144 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 [0:06:30] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:08] - Ryan D. Kelley for 50th Governor of Michigan (R) [0:39:12] - John Truscott, President of Truscott Rossman and Vice Chairman of the Michigan State Capitol Commission [1:16:18] - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center [1:27:02] - Senator Tom Barrett (R) Charlotte, Candidate for U.S. Congress MI-7 [1:41:44] - Dennis Muchm...
* Billy Sleeman, Avid Sailor, Competitive Racer, Saugatuck Yacht Club member and Co-Founder of Jolly Madison
July 20, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MB* Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Writer, Photographer and Author of “Understanding Michigan Black Bear”
July 20, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.23 MBEp. 2576: Tuesday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 19, 2022 13:06 - 2 hours - 145 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 (0:02:39) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:11] - Garrett L Soldano, Candidate (R) for Governor [0:39:07] - Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All-Star (Brewers, Cardinals, Indians, Athletics, Cubs, Expos and Giants) and Detroit Tigers Broadcaster - www.PitchLogic.com [1:02:59] - Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism [1:12:33] - Donna Brandenburg, Candidate for Governor - ...
* Donna Brandenburg, Candidate for Governor – U.S. Taxpayers Party
July 19, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB* Quentin Messer JR., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
July 19, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB* Stan Gordon, UFO / Anomalies Investigator
July 19, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB* Garrett Soldano, Candidate (R) for Governor
July 19, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBEp. 2575: Monday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels
July 18, 2022 13:50 - 2 hours - 143 MB🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 (0:07:11) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (0:27:46) - Kyle Melinn, Editor for MIRS News (0:39:55) - Chris Shepler, Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Service (1:12:30) - Liz Ware, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Point Resort (1:28:09) - Mark Griffin, President of the Michigan Petroleum Association (1:38:41) - Kevin Rinke, Republican Candidate for Governor (2:12:22) - Brian...