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9 DIC. 2025 · A secret marriage in Detroit and a secretive engagement party in Lansing start this week’s show, before ML and Marc fight with the Irish over their controversial decision to take their football and stay home.
STRAIGHT DOPE: What turned out to be the worst-kept secret in Detroit was confirmed Sunday, when the Detroit Free Press reported that Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield got married to Rickey Jackson Jr., a relative unknown in Detroit political circles who was virtually invisible during the campaign. A month earlier, a Lansing lobbyist hosted an engagement party for two state lawmakers who have demonstrated a penchant for taking free things from paid influencers.
Before we dive into those curious tales, an update on the Killer Cares event that dominated last week’s show: Thanks to everyone who came out or donated, the fundraiser raked in $176,000. ML tells Marc that he, once again, won more silent auction items than he intended. Marc asks for an inventory.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/12/07/detroit-mayor-elect-mary-sheffield-marriage-wedding-post-social-media/87631075007/ https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/12/08/mary-sheffield-marries-rickey-jackson-jr-private-detroit-ceremony/87667615007/
https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/33963/updated_detroit_mayor-elect_mary_sheffield_weds_sunday_in_corktown
Marc asks why Sheffield wanted to keep her wedding a secret. ML offers some theories.
The man who might have some answers – the Rev. Horace Sheffield III, the mayor-elect’s father – is planning to come on the show next week.
Marc has only one beef with the Free Press coverage of Sheffield’s wedding – and it’s all about the punctuation in a headline. Seriously! Listen and learn.
Marc feels the media didn’t scrutinize Sheffield during the mayoral race. ML recounts some of the Free Press’ watchdog reporting – on several of the candidates.
Love is in the air, and not just in Detroit! https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/22/lansing-lobbyist-threw-engagement-party-for-michigan-lawmakers-wendzel-vanwoerkom-robert-lulgjuraj/87395163007/
https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/ml-elrick/2025/11/30/wendzel-vanwoerkom-engagement-party-melissa-mckinley-kelley-cawthorne/87482134007/
Marc wonders whether the lobbyist who threw the party might have any clients who could use a couple friends in the Legislature. ML offers some insights.
Keeping with the wedding theme, later in the show Marc inquires about ML’s wedding, which was both more simple and more complicated than you might expect.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: Notre Dame is so mad it didn’t get a spot in the college football playoffs, it decided not to go to ANY bowl games. So the only title they’ll win this season is the one bestowed upon them by the Soul of Detroit!
ROOM 7609: For reasons that should be obvious by now, ML books Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark into the New Wave suite to perform “Secret.” Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mailto:mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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FEEDBACK: Trey asks what’s REALLY going on when local elected officials get hitched. We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – at mailto:mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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2 DIC. 2025 · Jocks, celebrities and local media luminaries assemble THIS FRIDAY, Dec. 5 to help raise money for the Tom Kowalski Foundation at the annual Killer’s Christmas event at The Lodge in Keego Harbor. Matt Riley, the man who brings everyone together year after year to support this great cause, tells ML, Marc and Shawn what’s new and who's who.
STRAIGHT DOPE: https://killercares.org/
ML, Marc, Shawn and Erika will be behind the bar from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., slinging drinks to raise money for children’s charities. Come out to bend an elbow and say hello!
Matt and ML recall Killer Kowalski, who was tough on the Detroit Lions, but still so beloved that the team named the press room at Ford Field in his honor. Listen and learn more about this legend.
There are lots of amazing, unique items to bid on at the event. Marc wonders why ML always seems to end up as the high bidder on some of the most embarrassing items, like the pink kitty cat playhouse and a basket full of lotions. Shawn perks up at the mention of excessive lotion.
There are a lot of big games this weekend: MSU-UM hockey in East Lansing Friday night, Duke-MSU basketball in East Lansing Saturday afternoon, and UM-MSU hockey in Ann Arbor Saturday night. Matt and Shawn reveal how Wojo weaseled his way out of covering some of them … and how his colleague John Niyo got stuck with the assignments – and the late shift at the bar!
Matt talks about some of the exclusive swag and tickets that will available – including Killer’s Cooler, a coffin-sized collection of swanky hootch that will be raffled off.
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2025/12/01/michigan-state-football-and-pat-fitzgerald-need-each-other/87543679007/
Marc says ML hates Wolverine coaches, but it turns out some of them are among his favorites – for reasons good … and bad!
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: What was supposed to be a quick pick of a repeat offender goes off the rails when Shawn tries to move things along.
ROOM 7609: Listener Louie books Hum into the New Wave suite to perform “Stars.” Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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FEEDBACK: Janet wants to know what ML knows about a scoundrel linked to Kwame Kilpatrick. Kevin shares his fear of velvet conquistadores. And Beth wants to know what’s up with the show on YouTube. We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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25 NOV. 2025 · No soup for Erika Erickson, whose big scoop about a whistleblower at Campbell’s is making national news … and ML, Marc and Shawn reconsider the green bean casserole at Thanksgiving.
STRAIGHT DOPE: https://fabricatedcustoms.com/collections/preorder-soul-of-detroit-merch-2025
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/11/25/patently-absurd-campbell-soup-responds-after-vps-secretly-recorded-rant-goes-viral/
Marc is not a soup guy, and Erika’s story isn’t doing much to change his mind. ML says there’s another food he stopped eating after he read what was in it. Listen and learn what popular item he avoids at all costs.
ML does his David Muir impression, prompting Erika and Marc to question whether he’s just jealous of the hunky ABC News anchor. (Answer: A little.)
Shawn makes the scene just in time to extol the virtues of soup … though he’s not a fan of yams – or what you might call a sweet potato.
The Big Game is coming up. Shawn, Marc and ML speculate on whether the Buckeyes will finally get the upper hand on the Wolverines after four straight losses.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ML wasn’t invited to the wedding party a lobbyist threw for a Michigan lawmaker who loves freebies, so he gifts the lucky couple the GOW award.
ROOM 7609: Listener Kevin honors recently departed Stone Roses bassist Mani by cueing up “She Bangs the Drums” in the New Wave suite. Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
OUR BENEFACTORS: Ralph sends a nice donation – and even nicer note – and Soulmate Mike Johnson increases his monthly Patreon donation to help support us as we endure our annual fall revenue sag. Please help lift us up! So we’re making a special offer: For a $500 donation, you can sit in on a show.
For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Soumate by joining our Patreon supporters club and get perks by supporting the show! Use this link: https://www.patreon.com/MLSoulofDetroit
FEEDBACKDon reminds Shawn about what he said about the Dutch. We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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18 NOV. 2025 · Dan Wetzel of ESPN explains how U-M blew up a plan to bring $2.4 billion into the Big Ten while ML bemoans the state of college sports … again.
STRAIGHT DOPE: https://fabricatedcustoms.com/collections/preorder-soul-of-detroit-merch-2025
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story?id=47003108&_slug_=opposition-michigan-usc-pauses-24b-big-ten-deal
Marc asks Dan to tell us what U-M and USC have in common that may be keeping them from signing a $2.4 billion deal with a private capital firm that wants to buy into college football with a lucrative 20-year deal.
Private capital sounds a lot like private equity to ML, who has some pretty strong feelings about how these entities have impacted America.
Dan says the U-M-OSU football game is worth a QUARTER BILLION DOLLARS on its own. Then he offers some sage dating advice.
ML – once again – fights for the “non-revenue” sports. He is – once again – beaten down by Marc, Shawn and Dan.
Dan says MSU is a high-value, high-quality program, yet ML STILL isn’t happy to hear what he has to say. Listen in and let us know how YOU feel about it.
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2025/11/13/michigan-state-football-ncaa-punishment-shows-justice-isnt-equal/87241178007/
Shawn has stayed in some pretty interesting places while on the road with the Lions. Learn about the latest, including his proximity to a restaurant called Homopizza.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ML TRIES to keep this segment short. Listen and learn what goes wrong…
ROOM 7609: Mr. Magoo checks in with an epic story to go with his booking of The Tragically Hip and their tune “Wheat Kings” into the New Wave suite. Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
OUR BENEFACTORSEvery fall, our revenue sags. Please help lift us up! So we’re making a special offer: For a $500 donation, you can sit in on a show.For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Soumate by joining our Patreon supporters club and get perks by supporting the show! Use this link: https://www.patreon.com/MLSoulofDetroit
FEEDBACKTB and Alexis – TWICE! – check in. We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
DONATE OR SPONSOR US: Support us on Patreon or make a donation via Venmo or PayPal at http://mlsoulofdetroit.com/. Or drop us a line at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com to find out how cheap and easy it is to advertise on our show!
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11 NOV. 2025 · Instead of discussing the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, we wreck an hour of your day by discussing two different bacons and some personal grooming stories Shawn inflicted on us.
STRAIGHT DOPE: ML wanted to talk to the author of a new Edmund Fitzgerald book on the 50thanniversary of the famous Great Lakes disaster, but Shawn says it’s time to move on -- raising questions about whether he’ll celebrate America’s 250th birthday next year...or figure the whole revolution thing is played out.
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2025/11/10/dan-campbell-made-the-only-choice-he-could-with-detroit-lions-offense/87191005007/
As a military brat, Shawn loves flyovers. So why wasn’t he impressed when Air Force Once sailed over the Washington Commanders' stadium on Sunday?
Detroit News columnist John Niyo had a brush with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Shawn tells all.
Marc and ML express concern that fans booing Donald Trump didn’t take a pause as the Commander in Chief swore in some new troops.
Lions-mania continues, as the conductor of the Washington Metro plays a prank on Shawn and a car full of Lions fans heading to the game.
Shawn waxes nostalgic about misadventures with his fellow middle schoolers and their public hair. ML hopes his mom isn’t listening.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: A salty lawyer who tries to get out of a contempt charge using what ML dubs “the Windsor defense” is this week’s geek.
ROOM 7609: SOD honors our veterans by booking Paul Hardcastle into the New Wave suite to perform “19.” Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mailto:mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
OUR BENEFACTORS: Welcome to our newest Soulmates Robert and Richard! And big thanks to Lou – who made a generous one time donation -- despite ML’s foolishness. Every fall, our revenue sags. Please help lift us up!For a $500 donation, you can sit in on a show.For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Soumate by joining our Patreon supporters club and get perks by supporting the show! Use this link: https://www.patreon.com/MLSoulofDetroit
FEEDBACK: One of our Michael "No T" Johnsons and Soccer Dad sound off. We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – mailto:atmlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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4 NOV. 2025 · Charlie LeDuff digs digging into dirty deals and dug up a doozy last week involving a demolition contractor and a candidate for mayor. He joins ML, Marc and Shawn to spill.
STRAIGHT DOPE: With less than a week to go in the Detroit mayoral race, LeDuff broke a story reporters had been chasing for more than a year: City Council President Mary Sheffield was in a relationship with a city contractor and voted to approve contracts for his company. https://enjoyer.com/did-mary-sheffield-violate-city-ethics-in-fling-with-suspended-demo-contractor/
An anonymous envelope filled with documents landed in LeDuff’s mailbox. He explains how it was the key to getting Sheffield’s Chief of Staff Brian White to acknowledge his boss’ relationship with Brian McKinney, the CEO and founder of Gayanga.
Detroit has rules for how city officials and employees can interact with people and business who want to do business with Detroit. ML and Charlie discuss some of those rules, and how they apply to the Sheffield situation.
McKinney has an, er, complicated past. LeDuff lays it out for the crew.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/ml-elrick/2025/10/29/donations-detroit-mayor-election/86824968007/
LeDuff has been digging into Detroit dirt and Mayor Mike Duggan for a decade. Listen and hear all about it here.
ML discusses the evolution of Duggan’s relationship with Sheffield. It is, shall we say, complicated.
Hear a new inside story of an attempt to kill one of ML's Fox 2 investigations -- and how his bosses handled it.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: Baseball Hall of Fame voters who continue to overlook legendary Detroit Tiger Lou Whitaker are this week’s geeks.
ROOM 7609: Listener Mike, in a Halloween mood, books Type O Negative into the New Wave suite to cover Neil Young’s “Cinnamon Girl.” Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — tomlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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FEEDBACK: Alexis and Janet bring the heat! We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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28 OCT. 2025 · Shawn is back talking about a 9th grade rager while ML and Marc are grateful Erika’s ears aren’t exposed to this outrage!
STRAIGHT DOPE: ML watched his Spartans get beat last Saturday, but that was only slightly more painful than getting hit in the head with a wrench on the way to the game.
Marc totally disagrees with ML’s assessment of The Big Game. Where does Shawn land on this weighty question?
ML and Marc totally disagree on how Spartans treat visitors to East Lansing. A discussion ensues over how fans should behave when they’re on enemy territory – and how hometown fans should treat invaders.
Evoking a famous Guinness Book of World Records photo, ML takes what Marc and Shawn agree is a cheap shot at some of his neighbors during The Big Game.
The crew agrees on the worst call of the game … then tells ML what he thought was the second worst call didn’t end up being a penalty. Oops!
Marc asks if the Spartans should hire Brian Kelly. Is he serious? That’s what ML and Marc want to know.
Marc, still trolling, suggests that former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia would be a perfect fit for the Spartans. ML reaches for a wrench…
Shawn recounts an uncomfortable moment from his 9th grade math class, when he was asked to go to the chalk board while appearing to be smuggling an eraser in his polyester pantaloons.
With one week to go before the Detroit mayoral election, ML says the race may be all but over, which is why the flow of the dough from some of Detroit’s leading luminaries is fascinating.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: Amazingly, we struggle to come up with a geek … until Shawn, er, rises to the occasion.
ROOM 7609: Mike with a T, inspired by Mr. Magoo, dredges up another classic Detroit 80s rock band and books The Almighty Strut into the New Wave suite to perform “Cheap Thrill Looks.” Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
OUR BENEFACTORS: Mike makes a donation – and a song suggestion – and Don comes up with a VERY generous contribution as he joins our Soulmates. Sign up for our Patreon supporters club and find out how you can get perks by supporting the show! Use this link: https://www.patreon.com/MLSoulofDetroit
FEEDBACK: Trey is asking some deep questions. We try to rise to the occasion. We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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21 OCT. 2025 · Erika is all fired up for Halloween, bringing a touch of evil to Red Shovel Network headquarters where the conversation quickly turns to serial killers.
STRAIGHT DOPE: Marc’s intro features a cameo by Shawn and an unintentional Easter egg that is ML’s favorite part of the entire production. Can you spot it?
In a surprise move – or is it? – Marc and ML both spent their Monday night watching football in person. Marc was at Ford Field. But where in the world was ML?
Erika Erickson is back in the basement, all fired up about Halloween, scary movies and looking for blood. Metaphorically, of course!
Erika, like Shawn, can’t make every show because their work schedule is demanding. Erika’s next major investigation is a case in point, involving an alleged scammer who uses multiple hustles in multiple states. And maybe even a doppelganger! Erika gives ML and Marc a sneak preview.
ML says he always thought of Drew Barrymore as the adorable toddler in “E.T.” or the loveable server from “The Wedding Singer,” but Erika and Marc are more familiar with her starring roles in horror movies. They explain.
Marc’s fascination with serial killers – or at least true crime shows about serial killers – launches an in depth discussion of the some of the most diabolical sadists.
Michigan has had its share of serial killers, including a couple who were “Michigan Men” in more ways than one. ML disapproves.
Erika and Marc pile on ML when he offers a hot take on what he says is the best Hannibal Lecter movie. (Spoiler alert: Anthony Hopkins is NOT in it.)
The conversation turns from serial killer shows on streaming service to beloved https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/10/14/fired-red-wings-zamboni-driver-al-sobotka-loses-lawsuit-drops-bombshell/86692164007/
ML and Marc discuss the upcoming BIG GAME and what they expect to happen when the Michigan Wolverines roll into Spartan Stadium on Saturday.
Marc says more money is making college football better. ML says the football is better, but there ain’t much college left in it.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: Government officials who want to control reporters – particularly one who essentially forced even Fox News to abandon the Pentagon – are this week’s geek.
ROOM 7609: T Batts, inspired by Tresa’s coverage of the Sobotka trial, TRIES to book Chumbawumba into the New Wave suite to perform the utterly dreadful “Tubthumping.” We only tolerate this outrage because he includes a good story. Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
OUR BENEFACTORS: Soulmate Matty J increases his monthly pledge, which we think is just a swell idea! Please consider supporting the show by making a one-time donation or becoming a Soulmate, which is what Erika calls our Patreon subscribers. Sign up for our Patreon supporters club and find out how you can get perks by supporting the show! Use this link: https://www.patreon.com/MLSoulofDetroit
FEEDBACK: Curt suggests that Jonathan Smith’s big buyout is the only reason he’s still coaching Spartan football. ML reflects. We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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14 OCT. 2025 · The Office’s Todd Packer, David Koechner, talks about doing trivia at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle on 10/26, his time on Saturday Night Live and comedy in Saudi Arabia.
STRAIGHT DOPE: You know him from his star turns in “The Office,” “Talladega Nights,” “Extract,” and even “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which is why we call David Koechner the guy who steals every scene he’s in. He does it again on the Red Shovel Network, delivering a killer interview with ML, Marc and ML’s daughter Sophie.
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David, a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan, knows better than to compete with the Detroit Lions. It’s why he scheduled his Royal Oak visit on a BYE WEEK for the Leos. He and Marc discuss last week’s Chiefs-Lions game – including some controversial calls.
If you’re sick of trivia competitions in which players cheat, David says he’s worked out a way to keep that from happening in what he calls “The Best Trivia in The Country, Bar None!”
David spent a year on Saturday Night Live in the mid-90s, where he worked with Will Farrell – and even got to electrocute Christopher Walken! He talks about his relationship with legendary producer Lorne Michaels – and busts a myth about his role on Conan O’Brien’s show.
Soulmates watching the episode get to see David’s “Big Ass Calendar,” which charts all of his upcoming comedy shows, TV appearances, movie roles, etc. He’s a busy man! He blames his five children.
ML asks David if he’s worried about the future of late night shows after Stephen Colbert got cancelled and Jimmy Kimmel got suspended. He’s not, but he has other concerns – and they’re not just about comedy.
Marc asks David about the controversy about comedy in Saudi Arabia, where comedians have to worry about killing – or being killed.
Aspiring comedienne Sophie gets some pro tips from David when ML asks him about the times he’s died on stage.
David’s career has been diverse, including roles in horror films. He and Sophie go deep on “Krampus,” the scary Santa.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ML passes on the chance to opine on big buyouts for college football coaches and instead zeroes in on Cooper Lawrence, the CBS News health and wellness reporter who has a side gig – wait for it – HYPING HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS!!!
ROOM 7609: Sophie steps up and books Marina into the New Wave suite with “Metallic Stallion.” Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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FEEDBACK: Pat from Plymouth wants ML to lube up more before the show – which isn’t as creepy as it sounds … or is it? We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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7 OCT. 2025 · ML returns from Munich, so Shawn decides to talk up his trip to Des Moines, while Marc waits for Calgon to take him away.
STRAIGHT DOPE: ML starts with some breaking fake news – the podcast has a new sponsor, German shampoo Schauma – “kraftigendes shampoo mit hoppen!”
While ML was soaking up history and suds in Berlin, Prague and Munich, Shawn was visiting every city in Iowa and Ohio. So instead of discussing ML’s visit to the Topography or Terror, his crib along the Berlin Wall, trips to Prague Castle or the Kafka Museum, a day at Oktoberfest and a day at Dachau, Shawn wants to know WHAT HE ATE. Spoiler alert: ML disappoints his friend. BIG TIME.
In between defending his pedestrian palate, ML opines that his stay in Berlin and Munich revealed how badly Hitler failed in his bid to turn Germany in a homogenous empire: Both cities are among the most diverse he's ever been to. Take that, Fuhrer!!!
Marc and ML discuss their visits to legendary Prague beer hall U Fleku – and how much it has changed over the years.
Kafka is one of the most famous writers of the 20th century, but ML and Marc suggest that he was also one of the biggest whiners. Hear why.
Shawn observes that ML’s trip to Munich has something diabolically in common with his visit to Lyon: He was victimized by criminals and fraudsters in both places! Listen and learn all about it!
Marc marvels at ML’s love of Aldi when ML offers that one of the highlights of his trip was staying so close to an Aldi in Munich.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: Marc uses the transformation of Mark Sanchez from victim to assailant to make those who rush to judgment this week’s geek.
ROOM 7609: DJ Weiser offers up another gem with the Bee Gees’ “Walking On Air,” which Soulmates will recognize as little more than an attempt by Maurice Gibbs to show off his bum in blue jeans. Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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FEEDBACK: Thomas is star-struck by a Shawn sighting at Fenway, Rob nails it, and Don zeroes in on the site of BSA’s video shoot. We welcome all your questions, comments – and constructive criticism – at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com
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