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 Detroit Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sabotka, who filed a lawsuit after he got sued for performing his own streaming service into a drain at Little Caesars Arena. Read all about what Tresa Baldas learned when she spoke to the jurors.
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.
If you missed Shawn on the show, don’t miss his alibi – this column in the Free Press.
Get ML’s take on last week’s big Detroit mayor debate here.
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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.
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