Michael Patrick Shiels is a

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and

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from the US state of

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. He is the host of ''Michigan's Big Show Starring Michael Patrick Shiels'', heard on twelve Michigan radio stations. He is also known for authoring books with

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, and Ben Wright.

Media career

Writing

Shiels has written for newspapers and magazines on golf and travel. His articles have appeared in publications including the ''

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''Michigan Living'', Singapore's ''SC Magazine'', '' Bermuda Royal Gazette'', ''

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'', ''Traverse Magazine'', ''Lake Magazine'', ''

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Radio

Shiels was the long-time producer for Detroit's legendary radio host, J.P. McCarthy at WJR. He began hosting the

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's morning show in 2005 until his departure from WJIM and MTN in February 2012. Just over two months later, Shiels returned to radio as host of "Michigan's Big Show Starring Michael Patrick Shiels", a production of Spotlight Media Marketing and Productions, which is owned by former WJIM Account Executive Suzanne Huard. Since 2012, "Michigan's Big Show Starring Michael Patrick Shiels" has continued to grow, and now airs on twelve radio station signals throughout the

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. The program continues to make headlines with newsmaker interviews with Michigan politicians. 'MPS' won the "Network Radio Personality of the Year" award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters in both 2007 and 2008.

Bibliography

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External links

Michigan's Big Show Starring Michael Patrick Shiels

References

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