Whether you’re in the car, on the go or just looking for some background noise while you’re cleaning your home, the Detroit Free Press’ audio and podcast portfolio has you covered.
Our Voice Briefing, released daily, will catch you up on the latest headlines you need to know, from the journalists covering the stories, in just a few short minutes. Our sports podcasts go in-depth on the local teams you care about, from Pistons Pulse to Days of Roar. We even have a true crime podcast, “Where Secrets Go To Die,” that examines a murder in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Listen to the latest episodes of all our podcasts below – and be sure to find each on Apple, Google Play, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Detroit Voice Briefing
Your weekday morning news update, straight from our award-winning news team. Online by 5 a.m., On Guard since 1831.
Where Secrets Go to Die: The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan
A downstate man moves to Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula, then vanishes. Suspicions spread from the neighbor he was staying with, to the girlfriend he fought with, to the cops who were supposed to find him.
In an eight-episode serial podcast, award-winning journalist John Wisely examines a murder case in a natural paradise and uncovers drugs, sex and other local secrets.
The Pistons Pulse
Hosted by Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops every Tuesday. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years.
The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.
Days of Roar
A Detroit Tigers podcast, hosted by Evan Petzold, new every Monday. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Tigers. Evan brings insider insights and analysis as a Tigers beat writer. Days of Roar is your go-to Tigers podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.
Hail Yes!
Hosted by Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, “Hail, Yes!” features engaging conversations and unique perspectives on the Michigan Wolverines. Garcia, the U-M sports beat writer, and Birkle, an assistant sports editor for the Freep, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events.
Spartan Speak
A collaboration with the Lansing State Journal, “Spartan Speak” is our Michigan State sports show hosted by LSJ sports writers Graham Couch and Phil Friend and featuring Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari.
Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn
Retired in 2024. Free Press sports columnists Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez have plenty to say, and not just about Detroit sports, but Detroit culture, news and day-to-day life. Shawn and Carlos share their analysis, opinions, and viewpoints on just about everything. You may disagree with them. They most likely will disagree with each other and have fun doing it.
On The Line
Retired in 2023. This is what Detroit sounds like. A weekly podcast powered by reporters at the Free Press. Twenty-five minutes a week, every Friday, hosted by Cary Junior II. Two-time winner of the Michigan Press Association Best Podcast award.
Road to the Victors: The Story of the 1997 Michigan Wolverines
Twenty-five years ago, the Michigan Wolverines surprised and then dominated the college football world with a season for the ages. Led by Charles Woodson, Brian Griese and Lloyd Carr, U-M answered every challenge on their way to the 1997 national championship. Relive that unforgettable season every week, game-by-game, with interviews and insights from the people who witnessed every play first-hand. Hosted by Andrew Hammond.