This week, the Soul goes international — broadcasting (allegedly) live from Dublin, where the Guinness flows, the accents get thicker, and the stories get… weirder.

STRAIGHT DOPE:
From Detroit to Dublin (with a few questionable detours) Elrick and globe-trotting reptile enthusiast Sergei Morris set up shop in a Dublin WeWork, proving once again that journalism — like beer — travels well. 

Between sips and sarcasm, the crew checks in on absent friends and the cultural confusion that comes with leaving the Midwest.

🐍 Snake Bites, Bad Decisions, and Survival TipsSergey takes us deep into the wild — from Borneo to Africa — with stories that land somewhere between National Geographic and “what not to do if you value your life.”Key takeaway (and possibly life-saving advice):

• If you get bitten by a snake: do not cut it, do not suck it, do not panic
• Also: maybe don’t mess with snakes in the first place

As Sergei puts it: “Safety is about opportunity — don’t give the snake one.”🍻

Culture Shock: Ireland vs. Everywhere Else
From hurling matches to pub parenting strategies (including screen time vs. beer time), the crew explores Irish life with the curiosity of tourists and the judgment of Detroiters.

Highlights include:

• First-ever live hurling match experience
• The eternal mystery of Temple Bar
• Public urination as a cultural gray area
• And yes… a story involving a drunk baby (Africa edition — don’t worry, it’s complicated)

⚽ Detroit City FC Check-InBack home, Detroit City FC keeps rolling with a big win over Louisville.
Fans are encouraged to:

• Catch upcoming matches
• Use promo code SOUL
• And support the squad at Keyworth Stadium

🛠️ Sponsor Love (and mild threats)

• Artisan Interiors: Fix your house before it fixes you
• Pinnacle Wealth Strategies: Because retirement shouldn’t be a gamble
• Cadieux Cafe: Where Detroit eats, drinks, and occasionally sings karaoke

GEEK OF THE WEEK:

• The Met Gala takes heat for peak excess and celebrity absurdity
• Billionaire bunker-builders also catch a stray
• Consensus: we hate it… but we’re still watching

ROOM 7609:
Hopeless Wanderer by Mumford & Sons
A fitting anthem for travelers, misfits, and anyone trying to make sense of the road they’re on — whether it’s through Dublin, Detroit, or the jungle.❤️

FEEDBACK:

Elrick caught up with one of the all time worst judges. After reporting that disgraced former 36th District Court Judge Kahlilia Davis was running for a spot on the Detroit bench, the Michigan Secretary of State announced that she is ineligible to appear on the ballot.

Shawn has been busy writing about the cities hottest team.  Catch all his Detroit Pistons columns here.

And catch all of Sergei’s writings and adventures here at BFGringo.com.

FINAL THOUGHT:
From snake venom to Guinness foam, this episode is a reminder that no matter how far you roam, the Soul of Detroit is never far behind — it just might be telling stories you won’t believe.📩

Got feedback, stories, or your own near-death reptile encounter?
Hit us up: [email protected]

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