First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale

Hosted by Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale · Cumulus Media Detroit

5.0from 5 ratings

55Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored

597
Episodes: 2
Transcribed: 5
Ratings: Daily
Cadence: 2023
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About First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale

NightSide with Mike Parsons takes a smart, conversational look at the stories shaping the day, blending real news with perspective that’s engaging, approachable, and sometimes a little unexpected. With an ear tuned to what’s impacting Michigan most, Mike brings context, clarity, and a steady voice to both local developments and the national conversation. It’s a program that keeps listeners informed, connected, and thinking, without ever feeling weighed down. Catch NightSide with Mike Parsons, Monday nights at 8 p.m. on 760 WJR, or on-demand wherever you get your podcasts.

Publisher: Cumulus Media Detroit
Category: news · news
Language: en
Explicit: No
First episode: 24 Mar 2023
Latest episode: 15 Sept 2026

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2 of 597 episodes have a transcript.

15 Sept 2026
NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026 ~ What will you do with your $5,000 from President Trump? Is AI going to kill us? Dearborn invites Mackelmore to perform after being dropped from Ed Sheeran tour. Paul and Mike remember 9/11.
1 Sept 2026
NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ August 31, 2026
August 31, 2026 ~ Paul W and Kim are back from the 3 week cruise. Is Lindsay Clancy going to spend the rest of her life in prison or at a mental institution? RIP Dolly Parton. No one is going to call it Lake Michigan. Tarik Skubal takes back his espresso machine and blames it on his wife.
25 Aug 2026
Kevin O'Neill Discusses His 80's Hit "No More Madonna"
August 24, 2026 ~ Kevin O'Neill from the Mitch Albom show tell us about his cult 80's hit "No More Madonna."

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Apple Podcasts (US): 5.0 / 5; 3 ratings
Spotify: 5.0 / 5; 2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

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Quality: 86
Social presence: 0
YouTube: 0
Engagement: 60

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Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale host the show. Published by Cumulus Media Detroit.

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