Michael Patrick Shiels has been named “Network Radio Personality of the Year” by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters on multiple occasions including in 2018. Shiels began his broadcasting career as the producer for legendary Detroit radio host, J.P. McCarthy, and has also worked with Dick Purtan, who, like McCarthy, is in the Radio Hall of Fame. Shiels has authored nine books, including collaborations with Larry King, Arthur Hills, and Ben Wright. In addition, Shiels’ travel articles have appeared in publications including The Los Angeles Times, Cigar Aficionado, Travel + Leisure, Bermuda Royal Gazette, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Automotive News, Traverse Magazine, Traverse City Record-Eagle, Booth Newspapers, The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Heritage Newspapers, Sports Illustrated, Golf Magazine, and more. He has visited more than 35 countries, been on staff at the PGA Tour, and provided advance work for two Presidential campaigns so far.