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Take The Points

A true underdog podcast featuring three friends (Robbie, Wilson, and Steve) who love Detroit sports and talk about everything in the sports world.

  1. 86

    What Does Success Look Like for the Detroit Pistons?

    Robbie and Wilson return for another insanely fun episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Red Wings Collapse AGAIN - Where do they go from here? -Tigers Shaky Start and Turnaround - What's Going On? -Pistons Playoffs - Expectations and Predictions

  2. 85

    April In The D Is Back With A Vengeance!

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve reunite on the pod for the first time in 2026! Topics Include: -Life Updates - 0:00 - 7:00 -Favorite and Least Favorite Things in Sports this Year So Far - 7:27 - 13:06 -March Madness Hoops (MSU and U of M)- 15:08 - 19:26 -Does Izzo Need to Change? - 19:27 - 33:09 -Red Wings Collapse AGAIN: Is Yzerman's Time Up? - 33:54 - 44:07 -Tigers Expectations - 44:09 - 56:16 -Pistons Final Push and Cade Injury - 56:17 - 1:08:12

  3. 84

    Should The Pistons Make a Big Trade Deadline Move?

    Wilson and Steve return to the pod to discuss the upcoming NBA trade deadline! Should the Pistons take a big swing and make a massive move? Or should they make small improvements instead, allowing the core of the team to stay together?

  4. 83

    Detroit Sports January Round-Up!

    After a long hiatus, Wilson and Steve return to the pod with an around the horn style episode catching up on all things Detroit sports! Topics Include: -Lions Demise and Off-Season Needs -Pistons Surging - Trade Deadline Moves? -Tigers and Tarik Debaucle -MSU and U of M Hoops Crushing

  5. 82

    Not Dead Yet? Lions Restore Grit vs. Dallas

    Robbie and Steve return for a much more positive episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Lions Win! What Does This Mean for the Team's Chances? -MSU Hires Pat Fitzgerald -Winter Meetings Upcoming for the Tigers - What Do We Do With Skubal?

  6. 81

    Is The Lions' Grit Officially Gone?

    Robbie and Wilson return to the pod for a Lions coping session. Topics Include: -What is Dan Campbell doing? -WIll they be able to recover this season? What needs to happen? -What is the outlook beyond this year?

  7. 80

    Is The Lions' Run Done?

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return for another round of commiseration on this week's episode of Take The Points! Topics include: -Lions' loss to the Eagles. Are they screwed or is there still hope? -Detroit Pistons epic run -Skubal - we're done with him

  8. 79

    Lions Loss Creates Trade Deadline Urgency

    Robbie and Steve return for another exciting episode of Take The Points! Topics include: -Lions Loss to the Vikings -Lions Trade Deadline Discussions - What Should They Do? -College Football - Michigan is Boring, Michigan State's Losses are Pouring

  9. 78

    Lions News, Pistons Views, Tigers Choose (What To Do With Skubal)

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return for another hilarious, genius, and incredibly insightful episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Aidan Hutchinson Contract - Did The Lions Pay Too Much? -Pistons Early Season Signs - Where Do They Stand? -Skubal Decisions - Trade, Ride, or Sign?

  10. 77

    Gambling Scandals, Gutsy Wins, & Grave Doubts: A Detroit Sports Breakdown

    Robbie returns for another solo episode of Take The Points! Topics include the recent gambling scandals that have rattled the NBA and recent Lions/Red Wings performance.

  11. 76

    Tigers Lose in Epic Fashion - Where Do They Go From Here?

    Robbie returns for another solo episode of Take The Points where he discusses the Detroit Tigers playoff run and their epic final loss to the Seattle Mariners. What should we expect next year from the Tigers?

  12. 75

    Tigers Sneak Into The Playoffs While The Lions Dominate

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return for another high powered episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Tigers barely make it in with a Wild Card spot. Are we disappointed? -Lions dominate the Browns despite injuries -Ryder Cup - were the fans too much?

  13. 74

    Lions Rebound While Tigers Stumble

    Robbie and Steve return for another wildly exciting episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Assessing the Lions Key Win over the Bears -Reflections on Coaching and Team Culture -Tigers Sliding - What Is Going On? -NCAA Transfer Portal Changes

  14. 73

    Question Marks for the Lions and U of M

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return to the pod with the hard task of being optimistic after a challenging week 1 of the NFL season. Topics Include: 2:05 - 20:41 - Lions Game 1 Recap and Commiseration 20:41 - 23:40 - Additional NFL Shenanigans 23:47 - 29:38 - Bryce Underwood and U of M Struggle 29:40 - 35:54 - Aidan Chiles and MSU Turnaround? 38:13 - 47:30 - Is Jason Benetti Losing It On The Tigers Broadcast? 47:31 - 1:03:18 - Tigers Will Win The Division - Did They Blow It By Not Going All In?

  15. 72

    Previewing the Lions and Michigan/Michigan State - Fact or Fiction Edition

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return for another super fun episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -The Cheating Wolverines -Quick Tigers Huddle -Lions Preview -Fact or Fiction - Lions and Michigan/Michigan State

  16. 71

    Justice for Michigan Football? And Lions Camp Updates

    Robbie returns to the pod for another fantastic solo episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Recent Michigan Fines and Penalties - Was it Enough? -What News Do We Have From The Lions Training Camp/Pre-season? -Tigers End of Season Push

  17. 70

    Did The Tigers Do Enough? A Championship Debate

    Robbie and Wilson return for yet another fascinating and fun episode of Take The Points! Today's episode focuses on the Tigers post the trade-deadline. Did they do enough to be contenders? What gaps still remain? Is there a problem with ownership or management? Other topics include Lions Pre-Season and future content for the pod.

  18. 69

    Tigers Trade Deadline Dilemma

    Robbie and Steve return for another exciting episode of Take The Points! The big news this week is the MLB trade deadline! What will the Tigers do? What do they need? Are they cooked this year either way or is there still hope? Find out on Take The Points.

  19. 68

    Concerns for The Tigers and Lions

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return for another fun episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Tigers Downturn - Where Do They Go From Here? -Lions Outlook - Injuries Are Already Stacking Up -Pistons Summer League and Roster Needs

  20. 67

    Tigers All Star Reset: Where Do They Go From Here?

    Robbie and Steve return for another majorly high quality episode of Take The Points! Topics include: -Tigers Struggles vs. the Mariners -Tigers Trade Needs: Do They Go All-In Now? -Pistons Free Agency Deals

  21. 66

    Drafts, Free Agents, and Failed Plans

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return to the pod for another wildly packed, ridiculously entertaining episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -The WNBA will Return to Detroit! (2:06 - 3:51) -Malik Beasley Charges and Free Agency Options (4:48 - 21:52) -The Yzerplan has Failed - Is he the Worst GM in Detroit? (21:55 - 38:25) -The Next Moves for the Tigers (38:25 - 1:01:00)

  22. 65

    Should The Pistons and Tigers Both Go All In?

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return for another super-charged episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -NBA Finals Recap (1:00 - 11:10) -What is the Next Move for the Pistons (11:12 - 34:20) -State of The Tigers (34:25 - End)

  23. 64

    Tigers Gut Check and Trade Targets

    Steve returns for a solo pod to chat through the current state of the Tigers and how they could take it to the next level with some trades!

  24. 63

    Big Surprises: Lions Roster Update and Possible NBA Offseason Moves

    Wilson and Steve return to the podcast to talk through the breaking news on the Lions' roster, the Tigers continued success, and some possible NBA offseason shake-ups!

  25. 62

    Sports Jinxes and Bad Rules - Pick a Side!

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return to the pod for a fun episode that goes all over the place! Topics Include: -Sports Jinxes - Are they Real?? -Tigers Continued Success - What Happens When Players Return From Injuries? -Bad Rules In Sports - What Would You Change?

  26. 61

    Gritty Tigers Roll, Can The Lions Hit Their Goal?

    Robbie and Steve return to the pod for another exciting episode of Take The Points! Topics include the Tigers HOT start that has put them atop the MLB standings and then a game by game prediction for every Lions game of the upcoming season!

  27. 60

    Pistons Offseason Plans and Lions Season Odds

    Robbie and Wilson return to the pod for some much needed commiseration after a tough Pistons loss and questionable Lions Offseason. Topics Include: -Pistons Playoff Recap (0:32 - 18:37) -Pistons Roster Moving Forward (18:38 - 54:39) -Lions Season Odds and Outlook (54:40 - 1:13:38)

  28. 59

    Pistons' Playoff Positivity and Tigers Strong Start

    Wilson and Steve return to the pod to revel in the excitement surrounding the Pistons and Tigers! Topics Include: -Pistons Playoff Beginnings and Outlook - 0:34 - 33:52 -Tigers Are Just Crushing Series After Series - 33:53 - 46:48 -Lions Recent Extension and Draft Prospects - 46:49 -1:00:45

  29. 58

    Lions NFL Draft Preview and Predictions

    Robbie returns to the pod for another solo episode of Take The Points! In this episode, Robbie breaks down recent comments from beat writers, media, and Brad Holmes himself regarding this week's NFL draft. He also analyzes what he feels the Lions need to do to set themselves up for success.

  30. 57

    Pistons Playoff Preview and Projections

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return to the pod for a high powered Pistons playoff episode! Topics include: -Masters Reactions (2:36 - 11:09) -Pistons Playoff Preview (11:12 - 56:30) -NBA MVP Talks (56:31 - 58:27) -Pistons Future (58:32 - 1:06:45)

  31. 56

    April in The D: Tigers Preview & Pistons/Wings Playoff Push

    Robbie returns to the pod for a PACKED round table episode! -Michigan and MSU Tournament Losses and Portal News: 3:31 - 6:20 -The State of College Sports - Transfers and NIL: 6:21 - 10:31 -Detroit Tigers Tough Season Beginnings: 10:43 - 32:48 -Red Wings (or Dead Wings?) Disappointments: 32:52 - 48:47 -Detroit Pistons Break NBA Records with Turnaround Season: 48:53 - 54:40

  32. 55

    Inside March Madness: A 2-Time National Champion Perspective

    Robbie returns to the pod with special guest, Garrett Tyler! Garrett is a 2 time NCAA Champion as a member of the Florida Gators back to back championship teams in 05-06 and 06-07. Robbie and Garrett chat through the ins and outs of playing college basketball, the wildness of March Madness, and what it's like to win it all!

  33. 54

    Who Is Feeling The Pressure This March? Sweet 16 Breakdown

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return to the pod for a March Madness edition of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Tournament Kickoff, Surprises, and Upsets (1:00 - 8:49) -Michigan and Michigan State Performance Thus Far (8:50 - 14:54) -Next Round Outlook for Michigan and Michigan State (14:55 - 52:20) -Tigers Spring Training and Injury Reports (52:21 - 1:00:45) -Wilson's Injury Play by Play (1:00:58 - 1:17:30)

  34. 53

    Michigan and Michigan State Recap & NCAA Tournament Preview

    Robbie and Wilson return to the pod for another super-powered, madness-filled episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Michigan State Big Ten Championship Season -Michigan Big Ten Tournament Championship Run -MSU / U of M Beef -Tournament Outlook

  35. 52

    Are The Lions Still SuperBowl Contenders? Free Agency Recap & Reaction

    Robbie and Steve return to the pod to mainly talk through NFL free agency and the outlook for the Lions!

  36. 51

    John Cena's SHOCKING Heel Turn! Wrestlemania Chaos and Predictions: Steve Breaks it Down!

    Steve rides solo for this episode to talk about ALL THINGS PRO WRESTLING!!! It's finally happened! Tune in to hear about John Cena, Wrestlemania, and whatever all that stuff is!

  37. 50

    Detroit Teams are Sizzling...Don't Touch Them

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return to the pod once again for a high energy, optimistic episode of Take the Points! Topics include: -Cade Cunningham and the red hot Detroit Pistons -Outlook for the surging Red Wings -Success of MSU and U of M basketball and Tourney Lookahead

  38. 49

    Talking Tigers: With Cody Stavenhagen from The Athletic

    Robbie and Steve are joined by Cody Stavenhagen, Tigers beat writer for The Athletic, to get live updates and insights on the Tigers during training camp! This episode is packed with great tidbits from Cody about players to watch this season, how the roster might shake out, and the vibe in the locker room right now. Check out Cody's work on The Athletic and listen to his podcast, Tiger Territory, for more great Tigers' news and takes.

  39. 48

    Bye Bye Bregman: Tigers Roster Reset

    Robbie returns to the pod for a solo episode on the Tigers and their current roster situation!

  40. 47

    NBA Trade Deadline Recap: Anything is Possible

    Robbie and Wilson return to the pod for an NBA edition of Take The Points! Topics Include: -NBA Trade Deadline - The 5 Most Impactful Trades -Pistons Moves (or lack thereof) -Tigers Signings

  41. 46

    Life After Lions: Moving On From Football

    Robbie and Steve return to the pod for a fresh start after football. Topics Include: -Wellness Check on Lions Loss and Season Recap -Tigers Offseason Update -Pistons Trade Deadline + NBA All-Star Cade Cunningham

  42. 45

    Lions Epic Season Ends in Failure

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return to the pod to commiserate over a horrible Lions defeat in this very sad 1 year anniversary episode!

  43. 44

    Lions vs. Commanders Showdown

    Robbie returns to the pod to talk DETROIT LIONS football on another solo episode of Take The Points!

  44. 43

    An Unprecedented Time in Detroit Sports

    Wilson and Steve return to the pod for the first episode of 2025! Topics Include: -Tigers Moves -or lack thereof- (3:36 - 6:38) -Detroit Lions Dominant Win in Week 17 and Playoff Outlook (6:40 - 31:18) -Pistons Surge, Current Roster Makeup, and Trajectory (31:20 - 50:57) -Red Wings Movin' On Up (51:00 - 54:20) -Spartans and Wolverines Touchpoint (54:45 - 57:52) -Bets of the Week (58:59 - 1:02:20)

  45. 42

    Lions Restore Confidence: A Christmas Special

    Robbie returns to the pod solo for an uplifting Christmas special where he breaks down the Lions return to confidence, smack talks the College Football Playoff, and tells us what he thinks are the best Christmas movies and songs of all time.

  46. 41

    Updated Expectations for the Lions' Season

    Robbie and Wilson return for another hilarious, super informative, and overall ridiculously entertaining episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Lions Update: How Have Expectations Shifted with Injuries? -Pistons/Cade Cunningham Trajectory -Bets of The Week

  47. 40

    What The Heck Are The Tigers Doing?

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return to the pod with a refreshed vigor! Topics Include: -Is It Okay to Take Videos at a Concert? ( 2:34 - 9:30) -The Lions Continue to Find a Way to Win (9:32 - 28:57) -What is Wrong with The Tigers Management/Ownership? (28:59 - 1:03:06) -College Football Playoff Preview (1:03:08 - 1:15:14) -Bets of the Week (1:15:16 - End)

  48. 39

    The Michigan Beatdown and Lions Breakdown

    Robbie and Steve return to the pod without Wilson (who needs him) for a very exuberant episode of Take The Points! Topics Include: -Michigan Football Has Ohio State's Number -U of M / OSU Tussle -Lions Breakdown: Injuries, Season Outlook, Packers Game -Pistons NBA Cup Loss -Bets of The Week

  49. 38

    Detroit Pro Sports Organizations Need to Step Up

    Robbie, Wilson, and Steve return to the pod to mostly complain about Detroit's pro sports organizations (minus the Lions). Topics Include: -Detroit Lions Continued Dominance and Outlook -Pistons Prospects and Poor Draft Decisions -Red Wings Dismal Early Season -Tigers Lack of Urgency to Build the Roster -Bets of the Week

  50. 37

    Cade Cunningham - Super Star or Subpar?

    Robbie, Wilson and Steve return for a very fun and argumentative episode of Take the Points! Topics Include: -MSU Basketball's Big Loss (0:49 - 4:42) -Detroit Lions Amazing Culture, True Grit, and Big Comeback Win (4:55 - 34:10) -Pistons' Improvement: Is Cade Worthy of His Contract? (34:29 - 1:11:20) -Bets of the Week (1:12:50 - 1:18:50)

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A true underdog podcast featuring three friends (Robbie, Wilson, and Steve) who love Detroit sports and talk about everything in the sports world.

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