‘Chuck the Freak’ Talks Detroit Turnaround, Playoffs and More – The Squad with Anne Erickson
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 01: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions celebrates as they walk off the field after a win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
What a difference a couple of months makes. The Detroit Lions are on fire. The team socked it to the Chicago Bears on Sunday (Jan. 1) with a 41-10 win, and they still have playoff hopes.
It’s an extra special show today, as radio royalty “Chuck the Freak” joins Anne Erickson on “The Squad!” You wake up with him every morning, so you probably already know that Chuck is a huge Lions fan and very insightful about the team. He joins Anne Erickson to talk about the incredible Detroit Lions turnaround, the team’s odds at making the playoffs, his personal Big Game picks and why the Lions should practice outside in their underwear this week. Listen to “The Squad with Anne Erickson” now below and wherever you listen to podcasts!
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.