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ML Soul of Detroit

ML Soul of Detroit
Kwame Kilpatrick
College Football
Christine Beatty
Detroit's Underground Tunnels
Detroit Lions
Ethan Crumbley
Detroit Free Press
Michigan State University
LASIK
NIL
Cash
Gift Giving
Prohibition
Journalism
Detroit
Jim Harbaugh
Michigan Wolverines
Lions
University Of Michigan
Public Accountability

News, views, inside stories -- long AND short -- all well-told.

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Presidential candidate (?) Rahm Emanuel joins ML and Marc to talk about everything but his political ambitions. STRAIGHT DOPEWho’s Rahm Emanuel, […]

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Recent Guests

Justin Spiro
Investigative journalist
Darko State News
Episode: Shawn of the Dead – March 3, 2026
Darren McCarty
Former NHL player, author, musician, and wrestling entrepreneur
Grind Time Wrestling Academy
Episode: D Mac Attack – February 24, 2026
Rahm Emanuel
Former congressman, ambassador, and mayor of Chicago, currently a political figure and commentator.
Former White House Chief of Staff
Episode: Rahm Emanuel Soul Tour – February 17, 2026
Charlie Langton
Journalist and radio personality
Fox 2
Episode: Hacked! – February 3, 2026
Bryan Gruley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
The Detroit News
Episode: End of the News? – January 27, 2026
Rob Walchek
FM DJ and reporter at Fox 2
Fox 2
Episode: Hoosier Daddies – January 20, 2026
Bernie Smilovitz
Veteran sports broadcaster
Episode: New Year Bonus Show Spectacular – December 30, 2025
Scott Bernstein
Expert on organized crime and history in Detroit
Gangster Report
Episode: Christmas Bonus Show Spectacular – December 23, 2025
Matt Riley
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Episode: A Killer Christmas – December 2, 2025

Hosts

ML Ellicott
Host with long-running presence; part of the ML Soul of Detroit team; active in interview and hosting roles.
ML Ellard
Host/Co-host known for hosting segments and contributing to show's dynamics.
Drew Lay
Co-host providing editorial balance and conversational pace.
Mark Fellhauer
Co-host with interviewing duties and long-standing member of the team.
ML Elric
Host and interviewer; central figure in many episodes; sharp on editorial direction.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 683 ratings
  • Beating a Dead Horse

    Redundant coverage; Especially on the reporting of U of M scandal. OMGosh! After 24 minutes I wanted to cry!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mark48185
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the show

    Great show , look forward to it every week! The Nathaniel rateliff song on 7609 was also great thanks for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whatnicknameisntctakenakready
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good show

    Show is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cwfreitas
    United States2 years ago
  • Marc is a fat girl

    Red Shovel Domestic Violence network……

    If ML smacks Skid Marc like Charlie Leduff did I will give 5 stars!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bahgdaddy
    United States2 years ago
  • 1 star for Marc

    Marc is the worst podcaster on the planet! He vaccinated his kids and voted Biden. What a loser

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bahgdaddy
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners frequently appreciate behind-the-scenes storytelling and the hosts' willingness to tackle sensitive topics head-on.
Overall, the show is praised for its candid conversation, strong hosting chemistry, and insightful industry perspectives.
Some episodes draw criticism for perceived bias or heated debates, but fans often view this as part of the show's energetic dynamic.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rahm Emanuel Soul Tour – February 17, 2026
Q: Do we need to change the way we're doing politics in America to fix education and to fix the country?
Yes, we need to prioritize empathy and find common ground in education policy.
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Q: How do you handle a bad show as a comedian?
You don't dwell on what doesn't work. You generally know why it didn't work, which helps in not blaming the audience.
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Q: Do you see people leave when political jokes are told on stage?
No, I don't do that much. I will do one little thing that it's over pretty quickly.
Sprechen Sie Detroit – September 30, 2025
Q: So anything to report? I mean, you are a reporter.
Yeah, since I've been here, apparently somebody else shot a bunch of people. And that's not that new anymore, sadly. But yeah, we're here in Munich.
School Daze – August 26, 2025
Q: Why did you hate high school so much?
ML Elric reflects that while he didn't experience bullying, he felt invisible and excluded.

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The show tends to blend hard-hitting journalism with lively banter, covering high-profile local and national issues through investigative reporting, media dynamics, sports, and politics. Recent conversations span Michigan athletics controversies, newsroom mergers and history, grassroots youth development in wrestling, and reflections on journalism in the digital age, often interwoven with personal anecdotes and humor. A standout trait is the chemistry among a rotating handful of veteran hosts and guests who bring insider access, candid perspectives, and a willingness to tackle sensitive topics with clarity and wit. Listeners who enjoy sharp editorial discussion, Detroit-area context, and behind-the-scenes reporting will likely find this ser... more

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Recent guests on ML Soul of Detroit include:

1. Justin Spiro
2. Darren McCarty
3. Rahm Emanuel
4. Charlie Langton
5. Bryan Gruley
6. Rob Walchek
7. Bernie Smilovitz
8. Scott Bernstein

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