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ML Soul of Detroit

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    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
    • 311 EPISODES

    4.7 from 604 ratings Listeners of ML Soul of Detroit that love the show mention: windsor, red shovel network, fair and honest, kilpatrick, great reporter, go green, marc, shawn, drew, rights, journalist, get back, journalism, love the pod, local, dig, intro, yeah, keep them coming, great show.


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    The ML Soul of Detroit podcast is a captivating and informative show that delves into the history, culture, and politics of Detroit. Hosted by ML Elrick, an award-winning journalist, the podcast offers a unique perspective on the city and its people. With the help of guests like Tresa Baldas and Jim Schaefer, who have experienced Detroit's history firsthand, the show provides listeners with deep insights into the city's past.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is ML Elrick's storytelling ability. He has a knack for bringing stories to life and engaging listeners with his witty commentary. His passion for Detroit shines through in every episode, making it easy to become invested in the topics discussed. Additionally, Elrick's extensive knowledge of the city's history allows him to provide context and background information that enhances the listener's understanding.

    Another strong point of The ML Soul of Detroit podcast is its local focus. The show highlights Detroit's music scene, journalism industry, and other cultural aspects that make the city unique. This emphasis on supporting local businesses and talent contributes to a sense of community within each episode.

    However, one potential downside of this podcast is that at times it can feel long-winded. ML Elrick occasionally goes off on tangents or provides excessive details that may not be relevant to all listeners. While some appreciate his thoroughness, others may find it unnecessary or lose interest during these moments.

    In conclusion, The ML Soul of Detroit podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about Detroit. With its compelling storytelling, local focus, and passionate host, the show offers a valuable perspective on the city's past, present, and future. Though it may occasionally veer into long-winded territory for some listeners' tastes, overall it is a highly enjoyable and informative podcast worth tuning into.



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    Target: Elrick – June 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 71:29


    Pickpockets identify ML as a mark when he lands in Lyon, France and take his credit cards, but he nevertheless […]

    Where in the World? – May 27, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 62:10


    After visiting Ireland, Canada, and France, Elrick has returned to the USA… and is already on his way out of […]

    Dan Wetzel Takeover – May 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 65:08


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    What a Mess – May 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 66:07


    ML Elrick skips out to Europe. Erika, Shawn, and Marc immediately turn the show into a mess. Criminals, slobs, self-loathing, […]

    Kwame Begs Your Pardon – May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 85:08


    New Kwame Kilpatrick texts have Hizzoner back in the news, so ML and Marc chat with the lawmaker who says […]

    Dr. F-U – April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 69:56


    Swearing can be therapeutic, and don't just take foul-mouthed Marc and Shawn's word for it! Erika invites Julie Booksh on […]

    Tigers Town – April 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 57:09


    Shawn is back, bemoaning Detroit's preference of the Tigers over the Pistons, while Marc is still amazed that ML has […]

    Mike Young: Hollywood Baller – April 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025


    Tax Day is no laughing matter, so comedian Mike Young tells Erika, ML and Marc some amazing true Hollywood stories. […]

    The Good, The Bad, and The Sleepy – April 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 77:19


    No need for a spoiler alert, as Shawn regales us with his thoughts on “Game Of Thrones” – a series […]

    The Return of the Queen – April 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 74:52


    Erika Erickson is BACK! ML and Marc also welcome Shawn back to Red Shovel Headquarters to discuss matters ranging from […]

    Resurrecting Rock – March 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 78:16


    TRIGGER WARNING: Third Man Records' Ben Blackwell joins ML and Marc to talk about ML's failed city council campaign before […]

    Fools Gold – March 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 46:47


    ML and Marc broadcast from the Cadieux Cafe on St. Patrick's Day, and ML learns why Marc hates doing remotes. […]

    Bitchers & Catchers Report – March 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 69:48


    Legend Eli Zaret zooms in with some classic baseball stories and hot takes from sunny Florida, while Marc continues to […]

    Andy Dirks & Jerks (Replay) – March 7, 2025

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    The Devin and the Details – February 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 82:23


    Devin Scillian is retired so he has nothing better to do than write for the Free Press and hang out […]

    Stall Tales – February 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 45:10


    Shawn is running a little behind and has trouble wiping away his embarrassment before joining ML and Marc for a […]

    The Elephant Man – February 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 86:07


    An ambassador who wants to lead the Michigan Republican Party joins ML and Marc to talk about his plans for […]

    Yacht Rocks – February 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 75:35


    Yacht rock gets a whole lotta love when two local musicians drop in to hype their upcoming gig before the […]

    Pardon-Palooza – January 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 74:51


    The lead prosecutor in the Kwame Kilpatrick public corruption trial schools ML, Marc and Shawn on the pardon process – […]

    Cryin’ Lions – January 21, 2025

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    Shawn says he saw Dan Campbell weep after the Commanders mastered the Lions, which didn't bother ML, who considered cursing […]

    Garbage Day – January 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 73:03


    Mike Rataj and the Piece of Garbage reunite to reminisce about the origin of their charity hockey game at Clark […]

    Donkey Show – January 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 81:21


    Mike Duggan and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer take some friendly fire when a couple of jackasses join ML and Marc – […]

    Bond. James Bond. James Bond Show Redux – December 31, 2024

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    During the holidays there are a lot of James Bond films on TV and not all of them are worth […]

    Merry Christmas – December 24, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 46:03


    Let ML, Marc and Shawn keep you company as you do last-minute shopping or try to pick out the perfect […]

    Motor City Shameless – December 17, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 78:43


    Find out which McDonald's Snoop Dogg worked at in metro Detroit, where Jimmy Hoffa made his last call home and […]

    Firing Line – December 10, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 69:49


    Hear how ML's stories about Eminem and Kid Rock almost got him fired from the Free Press as Shawn, Marc […]

    Flag Fracas – December 3, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 86:54


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    Anchor to Author – November 26, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 89:39


    Fox 2 Morning legend-turned-author Alan Lee tells ML and Marc how he went from a reporter in the Virgin Islands […]

    Netflix Suckers – November 19, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 89:13


    Prosecutors are debating over who should hold Oxford school officials accountable for the tragedy that happened at the high school. […]

    Up in Smoke – November 12, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 77:57


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    Enemy of the People – November 5, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 80:18


    An Only Fans creator running for office, a bold prediction, election deniers and ML reflects on the reaction to the […]

    S—Show – October 29, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 74:22


    Erika Erickson is replaced by ML and a shit show ensues. STRAIGHT DOPE: We start today's report with some very good news: […]

    An Episode About Nothing – October 22, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 69:08


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

    Fantastic Voyage – October 15, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 76:18


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

    Andy Dirks & Jerks – October 8, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 101:04


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

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 78:03


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    The Lions Roar – September 24, 2024

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    Now with More Erika – September 17, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 72:18


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    The Bone Picker – September 3, 2024

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 75:44


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    Exonerated! – August 6, 2024

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    Domino Effect – July 9, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 87:20


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    The Substitutes – July 2, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 80:22


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    A Kilpatrick Cameo – June 25, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 88:15


    ML reunites with Kwame Kilpatrick, but first Free Press investigator Paul Egan tells Marc and ML about a state rep […]

    The Church of Sports – June 18, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 65:39


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