[1] He is also known for authoring books with Donald Trump, Larry King, Arthur Hills, and Ben Wright.
Shiels was the long-time producer for Detroit's legendary radio host, J.P. McCarthy at WJR.
He began hosting the Michigan Talk Network's morning show in 2005 until his departure from WJIM and MTN in February 2012.
[3] Just over two months later, Shiels returned to radio as host of "Michigan's Big Show Starring Michael Patrick Shiels",[4] a production of Spotlight Media Marketing and Productions, which is owned by former WJIM Account Executive Suzanne Huard.
[5] 'MPS' won the "Network Radio Personality of the Year" award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters in both 2007 and 2008.