Michael
Patrick Shiels to return to Detroit radio, TV with ‘Michigan ’s Big Show’
Veteran host
who learned from Detroit legends J.P. McCarthy,
Dick Purtan to launch news/talk show on WDTW-AM
Dick Purtan to launch news/talk show on WDTW-AM
FARMINGTON HILLS – Award-winning morning radio host Michael Patrick Shiels, who
was a producer for Detroit radio legends J.P. McCarthy and Dick
Purtan, will return to the airwaves in May with a weekday news/talk
show from 9 a.m. until noon on Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s
WDTW-AM 1310.
“Michigan’s Big Show starring
Michael Patrick Shiels” will cover news, politics, business, entertainment,
sports and lifestyles from a Michigan perspective through interviews with
newsmakers worldwide. The fast-moving show will appear on more than 10 radio
stations statewide as well as FOX 47 WSYM-TV in Lansing.
“Even though I coaxed Mitt
Romney into promising me on the air that he’d make me U.S. ambassador to
Ireland if he becomes president, I’m very happy to be back on the air in
Detroit ,” said Shiels, who honed his skills as a producer for McCarthy and
Purtan. “J.P. McCarthy and Dick Purtan became Radio Hall of Famers because
their listeners recognized they could talk about important issues without being
self-important. Having learned from them, I make sure my show leaves out the
boring parts.”
Shiels, 44, was honored by the
Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Network Personality of the Year in
March, and multiple times, for his personable interviews and non-partisan
approach. He is also a columnist and author who collaborated on titles with
Larry King and Donald Trump, and has hosted live broadcasts from locations such
as the Mackinac Policy Conference; Washington , D.C. ; Jerusalem, and Ireland.
“Michael Patrick Shiels
brings people from both sides of an issue to debate the issues that matter to
Michigan — always in a thoughtful, and often entertaining, way,” said Michigan
Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer.
Added former Republican state
Sen. Jason Allen, who also operates a retail business in Traverse City :
“Michael Patrick’s relevant topics, newsworthy guests, positive energy and
interview skills make his show a must-listen to for all of Michigan.”
The show will be broadcast
on WDTW-AM 1310 in Detroit , WHTC-AM 1450 in Holland , WJML-AM 1110
in Petoskey, WJNL-AM 1210 in Traverse City , WKBZ-AM 1090 in Muskegon , WMMI-AM
830 in Mt. Pleasant , WSJM-FM 94.9 and WSJM-AM 1400 in St. Joseph , WSJM-FM
94.9 in Benton Harbor , and WTKG-AM 1230 in Grand Rapids . Kalamazoo and
Lansing stations will be announced soon. Check local listings for air times.
In addition to Romney, Shiels
has interviewed presidential candidates Trump, John McCain, Mike Huckabee,
Herman Cain, and Jesse Jackson. He’s also chatted up “Meet the Press” host
David Gregory, MSNBC political analyst Eugene Robinson and Michigan’s past
three governors – James Blanchard, John Engler, and Jennifer Granholm plus
current Gov. Rick Snyder. He also has interviewed the most respected names in
sports, including CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz, ESPN’s Mike Tirico, Wayne
Gretzky, University of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke and Michigan State
University men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo.
Shiels will be joined on “Michigan ’s Big Show” by producer Michael Loepp and technical director
Dave “Beagle” Grost. Contributors include legendary meteorologist John
McMurray, veteran sportscaster Rich Kincaide, and “World Correspondent” Nicky
Hale. The show is syndicated by Jeff and Suzanne Huard’s Spotlight Productions.
“Michigan’s Big Show starring
Michael Patrick Shiels” will also be streamed live and available for download
as a podcast at this website.
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