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7/28/26 - Tuesday Touchdown, Two Grand Slam, Should Tarik Skubal pitch on Wednesday, Unique commutes
9:00 HOUR: Should Tarik Skubal pitch tomorrow? Jim and Jon strike this trade down immediately
8:00 HOUR: Unique commutes, Heather's News
7:00 HOUR: Who is the most frustrating Tiger? Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: Questions about the Big Ten media poll, Tuesday Touchdown
Jim and Jon preemptively strike down this trade idea
Questions about the Big 10 Media Poll
Should Tarik Skubal pitch on Wednesday?
Tuesday Touchdown: Training Camp Edition
Brian from Howell tries the Two Grand Slam
Unique commutes, Pt 2 (and the irrational fears we have)
Unique commutes, Pt 1
Who has been the most frustrating Tiger?
Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Is Scott Harris repeating last year's trade deadline mistake?
7/27/26 - Did the Tigers solidify themselves as deadline sellers? How does LeBron joining the 76ers affect the East? Kerby Joseph starts camp on the PUP, What Detroit sports story has you the most stressed out?
9:00 HOUR: How does LeBron going to Philadelphia affect the East? Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: Which Detroit sports story is the most stressful right now? Were the Tigers shown a sign?
7:00 HOUR: LeBron chooses Philadelphia, Kerby starts camp on the PUP
6:00 HOUR: What's the worst thing about this Tigers team? Does the split with the Royals solidify the Tigers as deadline sellers?
Does the split with the Royals solidify the Tigers as deadline sellers?
How does LeBron to Philadelphia change the East?
Is there a long-term worry about Kerby Joseph's health?
What Detroit sports story is stressing you out the most right now? Pt 2
What Detroit sports story is stressing you out the most right now? Pt 1
What's the worst thing about this Tigers team?
7/24/26 - Tarik Skubal speaks out, Cookie Jar, A.J. Hinch, Michigan's best concert venues
9:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Cross-talk
8:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch, Michigan's best concert venues
7:00 HOUR: How do Skubal's comments sit with you? Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: Another improbable Tigers hero, Tarik Skubal speaks out
Cookie Jar: Detroit Sports Cameos
Best concert venues in Michigan
Tarik Skubal speaks out
A.J. Hinch: Keeping the Game 7 mentality
7/23/26 - Tarik Skubal: Foot in mouth, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Jon's Odyssey
9:00 HOUR: Is it fair or foul to smuggle snacks into a movie theater? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: Tarik Subal: Foot in mouth, Jon's Odyssey
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: The asking price for Tarik Skubal, What's the worst name to have?
Dear Jon: Grill Upgrade
Smuggling snacks into the theater: Fair or Foul? Pt 2
Smuggling snacks into the theater: Fair or Foul? Pt 1
Tarik Skubal: Foot in mouth
Drew from Trenton tries the Two Grand Slam
What's the worst name to have?
7/22/26 - Is the writing on the wall for the Tigers? Can the Lions improve the Training Camp ticket process? Advice for Jalen Duren, What's the worst way you've been fired?
9:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Can the Lions improve their Training Camp ticket process?
8:00 HOUR: What's the worst way you've been fired?
7:00 HOUR: Advice for Jalen Duren, The quest for Lions Training Camp tickets
6:00 HOUR: A Sam LaPorta update, Is the writing on the wall for the Tigers?
What advice would you give Jalen Duren?
Is the writing on the wall for the Tigers?
How can the Lions improve the Training Camp ticket process? Pt 2
How can the Lions improve the Training Camp ticket process? Pt 1
What's the worst way you were fired? Pt 3
What's the worst way you were fired? Pt 2
What's the worst way you were fired? Pt 1
7/21/26 - One word for one week away, Two Grand Slam, Is the Red Wings GM a good job or a bad job? How often do you eat in your car?
9:00 HOUR: Is the Red Wings GM a good job or a bad job? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Make the wrong decision right, How often do you eat in your car?
7:00 HOUR: Rory vs. Bryson, Bo vs. the Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers win a thriller, One word for one week away
Do you go to your car to eat?
Costa: Eating in your car is "a cry for help"
Whose side are you on: Rory or Bryson?
Is the Red Wings GM a good job or a bad job?
Costa: Make the wrong decision right
One word for one week away, Pt 2
One word for one week away, Pt 1
Bo from New Baltimore nearly pulls off the Two Grand Slam
Best of college sports on 97.1 The Ticket: Warde Manuel is out at Michigan, but there is a major catch
7/20/26 - Spoiler rules, What would make keeping Skubal worth it? Would you pay extra for a flight with no kids? The best Michigan-made ice cream flavor
9:00 HOUR: Warde Manuel is stepping down (at the end of the year), Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: What would make keeping Skubal worth it? The best Michigan-made ice cream flavor
7:00 HOUR: Nolan, Scorsese, or Tarantino, Would you pay more for a flight with no kids?
6:00 HOUR: Spain win the World Cup, What are the rules about movie spoilers?
Nolan, Scorsese, or Tarantino
Spain win the World Cup
What is the best Michigan-made ice cream flavor?
What are the rules for movie spoilers?
What would make keeping Skubal worth it?
Would you pay more money for a flight with no kids?
Best of Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: Yzerman out as Red Wings GM, what's next?
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Goff's QB Ranking, Lions Stacked Young Talent, & More!
7/17/26 - Devil's Advocate with seven names and wild card for the Tigers, Cookie Jar, Could Jahmyr Gibbs he headed for a hold out? How did you get busted with a fake ID?
9:00 HOUR: Once again, should the Tigers trade or keep Skubal? More Cookies!
8:00 HOUR: Could Jahmyr Gibbs opt for a hold out? How did you get caught with a fake ID?
7:00 HOUR: Tigers first half receipts, Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: Did the smoke change your plans yesterday? Costa has seven names, and a wild card, for the Tigers to be buyers
Could Jahmyr Gibbs be headed for a hold out?
Cookie Jar: World Cup Final picks
How did the wildfire smoke change your day?
How did you get caught with a fake ID? Pt 2
How did you get caught with a fake ID? Pt 1
Once again, should the Tigers trade or keep Tarik Skubal?
Pick the name you want
Tigers first half receipts
7/16/26 - Why did Yzerman fail? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Do you want Dylan Larkin back?
9:00 HOUR: The Yzerbots aren't all gone yet, Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Do you want Dylan Larkin back? Who could replace Yzerman?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: Are you sad or glad that Yzerman is no longer the Wings GM? Why did Stevie Y fail?
Dear Jon: Two friends and a girl
Do you want Dylan Larkin back?
The Yzerbots aren't all gone yet
Glenn from Grand Rapids tries the Two Grand Slam
Were you sad or glad at the Yzerman news?
Who could the Red Wings hire as their next GM?
Why did Steve Yzerman fail?
7/16/26 - Which exit ends better? What makes a great dive bar? College football vs. the NFL, The Red Wings break some major news
9:00 HOUR: The Red Wings break some major news
8:00 HOUR: Tark Skubal trade suitors, Heather's news
7:00 HOUR: What makes a great dive bar? College football vs. the NFL
6:00 HOUR: What did the Tigers get for Jahmai Jones? Which exit ends better?
Our reaction to breaking Red Wings news, Pt 2
Our reaction to breaking Red Wings news, Pt 1
College football vs. the NFL
Tarik Skubal trade suitors
What did the Tigers get for Jahmai Jones?
What makes a good dive bar? Pt 2
What makes a good dive bar? Pt 1
7/14/26 - Jim was pleasantly surprised by the Home Run Derby, ESPN's Top 10 QBs list, Two Grand Slam, Best Michigan summer destinations
9:00 HOUR: Recapping the Home Run Derby, Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: More Michigan summer destinations, If the U.S. is out then Jon is out
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Best Michigan summer destinations
6:00 HOUR: Jim was pleasantly surprised by the Home Run Derby, ESPN's Top 10 QB's list
If the U.S. is out, are you out?
Is Jared Goff the best QB in the NFC North
Destination vacation spots in Michigan, Pt 3
Destination vacation spots in Michigan, Pt 2
Destination vacation spots in Michigan, Pt 1
Costa: Pleasantly surprised by the Home Run Derby
Top 10 NFL QB's list
Tom from Brighton tries the Two Grand Slam
FULL SHOW: Monday, July 13th
7/13/26 - What Jon missed, Should Warde Manuel be fired? Tarik Skubal's lack of appetite, Bad food takes
9:00 HOUR: Who doesn't like cheese? Two callers want to roll the dice with Tarik Skubal
8:00 HOUR: The Jansens vs. the Ottos, Bad food takes
7:00 HOUR: Should Warde Manuel be fired? Tarik Skubal's lack of appetite
6:00 HOUR: What Jon missed, One word to describe the Tigers' first half
Jim Costa is wrong
Caller Steve thinks the Tigers will re-sign Tarik Skubal
Bad food takes, Pt 2
Bad food takes, Pt 1
Should Warde Manuel be fired?
Skubal's appetite
What Jon missed
What word describes the first half of the Tigers' season?
Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Verlander Announces Retirement, Tigers Are Getting Hot And Is It Time To Buy?
Best Of The Pistons On 97.1 The Ticket: KD To The Pistons? + Are The Pistons Done Making Moves This Offseason?
7/10/26 - Are you buying back in to the Tigers? Who Says No? Is Steve Yzerman being unreasonable? Cookie Jar
9:00 HOUR: Eduardo Valencia provides some magic, The Tigers' turnaround since Wojo stuck a fork in them
8:00 HOUR: Are you buying back in to the Tigers? Are both Yzerman and Larkin unserious about a trade?
7:00 HOUR: Is Steve Yzerman being unreasonable in trying to trade Dylan Larkin? Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: Stoney's blind rankings, Who Says No?
Are you fine with Steve Yzerman taking his time with a Larkin trade? Pt 2
Are you fine with Steve Yzerman taking his time with a Larkin trade? Pt 1
Cookie Jar: What not to eat before competing
Have you bought back in to the Tigers?
Who says No? Cross-Sport Edition
7/9/26 - What is JV's lasting legacy? 25 Days of Deadline-mas begins, Two Grand Slam, Dear Stoney
9:00 HOUR: Is the Pistons' offseason over? Would you make this trade for a trade?
8:00 HOUR: 25 Days of Deadline-mas begins
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Stoney
6:00 HOUR: What is JV's lasting legacy? Should the Tigers buy, sell, or do both?
A trade for a trade
Are the Pistons done making moves this offseason?
Dear Stoney: French Fry Bandit
Should the Tigers buy, sell, or do both at the trade deadline?
Brendan from Bloomfield Hills attempts the Two Grand Slam
What is Justin Verlander's legacy? Pt 2
What is Justin Verlander's legacy? Pt 1
7/8/26 - Are you more annoyed with the Pistons or Red Wings this summer? What's the worse way to lose? Is Kevin McGonigle the Tigers' MVP? What hobbies were ruined by greed?
9:00 HOUR: Would you rather lose like the U.S. or like Egypt? Tarik Skubal wants the Tigers to be deadline buyers
8:00 HOUR: Sock Puppet Theater, What hobbies have been ruined by greed?
7:00 HOUR: What's the worse way to lose? Is Kevin McGonigle the Tigers' MVP?
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers are back to nine games under .500, Are you more annoyed by the Pistons' or the Wings' offseason?
Sock Puppet Theater: Larkin vs. Yzerman
What hobby has been ruined by greed?
What's the worse way to lose?
Where does Kevin McGonigle rank right now among Detroit pro athletes?
Which sports old guy has been the most impressive?
Whose off-season has been more frustrating?
Is Riley Greene our most underappreciated athlete?
What happened to Team USA last night?
7/6/26 - Is Costa's biggest fear coming true for the Tigers? Did the ends justify the mean to get Flo Balogun back on the pitch? Why not Kevin Durant? What's the weirdest thing you've done for your pet?
9:00 HOUR: Do the ends justify the means to get Flo Balogun back on the pitch? Are the Tigers winning just a little too much?
8:00 HOUR: What's the weirdest thing you did for your pet? Should Steve Yzerman throw out an offer sheet?
7:00 HOUR: Why not Kevin Durant? Is Costa's biggest fear coming true with the Tigers?
6:00 HOUR: Trade Skubal no matter what? Jim Costa-Lock's the U.S. vs. Belgium
Jim has a Costa-Lock for Monday Night Futbol
Do the ends justify the means to get Flo Balogun back on the pitch?
Should the Red Wings extend Connor Bedard an offer sheet?
Is Jim's greatest fear coming true for the Tigers?
What's the strangest thing you did for your pet?
Would you want Kevin Durant to be a Piston?
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Are the Pistons building a winner or just spinning their wheels?
7/2/26 - Three things to get mad at last night, Bridezilla Prop Bets, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
9:00 HOUR: Was Flo Balogun appropriately red-carded? Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: Why couldn't the Pistons get Jaylen Brown? A crazy Flo Balogun red card conspiracy theory
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: Three things to get mad at last night, Bridezilla Prop Bets
Bridezilla Prop Bets
Dear Jon: Coming Home
7/1/26 - Would LeBron James fit with the Pistons? What will be the biggest Detroit sports story the second half of 2026? A.J. Hinch, The Pistons sign a free agent
9:00 HOUR: More reaction to the Pistons signing John Collins, What job is the worst to have in the heat?
8:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch, The Pistons sign free agent John Collins
7:00 HOUR: What will be the biggest story in the second half of 2026?
6:00 HOUR: Duren wants to play in Boston now, Would LeBron James fit with the Pistons?
What will be the biggest Detroit sports story of the second half of 2026? Pt 2
What will be the biggest Detroit sports story of the second half of 2026? Pt 1
Reaction: The Pistons sign John Collins
What's the worst job to have in the heat?
Would LeBron make sense with the Pistons?
A.J. Hinch: "That doesn't need to be stated for everybody to know"
Best Of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Moving On From Terrion Arnold
Best Of Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: The Yzerman-Larkin Standoff
6/30/26 - Did the Lions cut Terrion Arnold too soon? Will you boo Dylan Larkin? Two Grand Slam, Jalen Duren wants to play in Sacramento?
9:00 HOUR: Will you boo Dylan Larkin if he returns to the Red Wings? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: Catching your kid's first lie, Will you boo Dylan Larkin if he returns to the Wings?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Jalen Duren and the lies we tell ourselves
6:00 HOUR: Our thoughts on the passing of Kenny Kott, Did the Lions cuts Terrion Arnold too soon?
Did the Lions cut Terrion Arnold too soon?
Jalen Duren and the lies we tell ourselves
On Kenny Kott
Dave from Warren tries the Two Grand Slam
What lie did you catch your kid telling?
Will you boo Dylan Larkin? Pt 2
Will you boo Dylan Larkin? Pt 1
6/29/26 - Do you approve of how the Larkin trade request saga is being handled? Are you okay with Jalen Duren's return to the Pistons? Jon's Beat the Heat Power Surge, Would you teach a lesson like this woman did?
9:00 HOUR: Could Duren and Larkin BOTH stay in Detroit? Heather gives the news
8:00 HOUR: Grade the Trades, Would you do what this woman did to teach a lesson?
7:00 HOUR: Are you okay with Jalen Duren remaining a Piston? Jon's Beat the Heat Power Surge
6:00 HOUR: Jim's history lesson on Scott Harris, Do you approve of how the Larkin trade demand has been handled?
Do you approve of how the Larkin trade request saga is being handled? Pt 2
Do you approve of how the Larkin trade request saga is being handled? Pt 1
Jim's history lesson on Scott Harris
Would you bring Jalen Duren back at a lower number?
Would you do what this woman did to teach a lesson?
Jon's Power Surge: Ways to beat the heat
Cookie Jar: One thing to put in a time capsule
Is Dylan Larkin being proven right?
Jalen Duren seeks a sign and trade, Pt 2
Jalen Duren seeks a sign and trade, Pt 1
Costa: Last night's Tigers loss was a good thing
Could Dylan from Royal Oak become Dylan from Fort Worth?
Is there a bigger move for the Pistons after trading away Beef Stew?
What does Terrion Arnold's arrest mean for the Lions?
6/24/26 - Did the NFL take the easy way out? What gave you sticker shock? Did the Pistons grab the right guy? A Dylan Larkin trade proposal
9:00 HOUR: Michigan's historic night, Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: More reaction to the Piston's first round draft choice, Jim's Dylan Larkin trade proposal
7:00 HOUR: Sticker shock, Did the Pistons grab the right guy?
6:00 HOUR: Jim's late night, Did the NFL take the easy way out?
Did the Pistons take the right guy last night? Pt 2
Did the Pistons take the right guy last night? Pt 1
Is the NFL taking the easy way out?
Jon wants to fix MLB All-Star voting
One incredible comp for the newest Piston
What gave you sticker shock?
Which Michigan draftee landed in the best spot?
Who says no to this trade?
6/23/26 - Dusty May leaves Michigan, Giannis is headed to Miami, Two Grand Slam, A girldad conundrum
9:00 HOUR: Costa stumps for a draft prospect, Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: A girldad conundrum, NBA Draft Fast Break
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Are Michigan fans mad at Dusty May?
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers make it four in a row, Dusty May leaves Michigan
Are Michigan fans mad at Dusty May for leaving?
How does the Giannis trade affect the Pistons?
A girldad conundrum, Pt 2
A girldad conundrum, Pt 1
Jim stumps for a guy for the Pistons to draft
NBA Draft Fast Break
Chad from Monroe tries the Two Grand Slam
Best of college basketball on 97.1 The Ticket: Why Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the NBA right after a title
6/22/26 - Are the Tigers giving us real hope for the season? Are the wheels falling off of JV? What does the Brady Tkachuk trade mean for Dylan Larkin? Are you getting soccer fever?
9:00 HOUR: Are the wheels falling off of JV? Can Dylan Larkin get a haul similar to that of Brady Tkachuk?
8:00 HOUR: Do you have soccer fever? Heather gives us the news
7:00 HOUR: Jahmai Jones gets booed, What does the Brady Tkachuk deal mean for Dylan Larkin?
6:00 HOUR: Costa's World Cup experience, Are the Tigers giving up real hope or fake hope?
Are you getting soccer fever?
Costa's World Cup match recap
Do you want to see JV pitch at Comerica Park again?
Does the sweep of the White Sox provide any true hope for the season? Pt 2
Does the sweep of the White Sox provide any true hope for the season? Pt 1
What does the Brady Tkachuk trade mean for Dylan Larkin?
6/18/26 - When should the Tigers deal Tark Skubal? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Best sports rules innovations
9:00 HOUR: Wojo tries Gushers, Stoney replies all
8:00 HOUR: Best rules innovations in sports, Heather gives us the news
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: What does one get at the concession stand at the World Cup? Should Skubal be dealt ASAP?
Best sports rules innovations
Dear Jon: My girlfriend's farts stink REALLY bad
Should Tarik Skubal get dealt sooner rather than later?
Things you're surprised someone hadn't heard of, Pt 2
Things you're surprised someone hadn't heard of, Pt 1
What is the best golf major?
6/18/26 - KAT or kitten? Drone overload, Sports bucket list items, Is the Lions roster good enough to win the Super Bowl?
9:00 HOUR: Is the Lions roster good enough to win the Super Bowl? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Is Ausar Thompson untradeable? Sports bucket lists
7:00 HOUR: Drone overload, NBA bold predictions
6:00 HOUR: What do you blame the Tigers' loss on? KAT or kitten?
Drone overload
Is the Lions roster good enough to win a Super Bowl?
KAT or kitten?
NBA Bold Predictions
What's on your sports bucket list?
Best of the Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: How Steve Yzerman can win the messy Dylan Larkin fiasco
Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Hinch Calls In, Buying Into The Team And Why James Outman?
6/12/26 - Which Country Am I? Should the Tigers trade Skubal no matter what? Cookie Jar, Why isn't the USA better at soccer?
9:00 HOUR: Do the Tigers HAVE to trade Tarik Skubal? Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: Is it fair or foul to have a national "B" team? Why isn't the USA better at soccer?
7:00 HOUR: Do the Tigers need to trade Skubal no matter what? Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers take another series, Which Country Am I?
Cookie Jar: World Cup Edition
What Country Am I?
6/11/26 - Was last night one of the biggest chokes in sports? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, A.J. Hinch
9:00 HOUR: Heather's news, Jim explains why he doesn't like Knicks fans
8:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch, The Knicks make a historic comeback
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: Costa stuns us with an old Magic Johnson nickname, The latest Lark-intel
Where does last night's Spurs collapse rank?
Dear Jon: Hot mom
The latest Lark-intel
Bill from Whitmore Lake tries the Two Grand Slam
A.J. Hinch: "I'm enjoying June better than May"
6/10/26 - How many Tigers All-Stars will there be? How can Steve Yzerman "win" the Larkin situation? Heather needs help with summer, Why did the Rocket Classic not stick around?
9:00 HOUR: Do Pistons fans feel an even bigger missed opportunity? Can Michigan hold a major golf tournament regularly?
8:00 HOUR: What does the Tigers record need to be after Father's Day? Heather gives us the news
7:00 HOUR: Heather needs help with summer, Why didn't the Rocket Classic have staying power?
6:00 HOUR: How many All-Stars will the Tigers have? How does Yzerman "win" the Larkin situation?
Do the Pistons fan feel an even bigger missed opportunity now?
How does Steve Yzerman "win" the Dylan Larkin fiasco?
How many All-Stars will the Tigers have?
What do parents do with their kids in summer?
Why did the Rocket Classic fail? Pt 2
Why did the Rocket Classic fail? Pt 1
6/9/26 - Jon's missing putter, Are fans turning on Dylan Larkin? Two Grand Slam, Is the Brendan Sorsby ruling a point of no return for college athletics?
9:00 HOUR: Skubal to the Dodgers? Will cooler heads prevail in Hockeytown?
8:00 HOUR: Heather gives the news, Is the Brendan Sorsby ruling a point of no return for college athletics?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Are fans turning on Dylan Larkin?
6:00 HOUR: Are the Knicks going to blow this? Where did Jon's putter go?
Have fans turned on Dylan Larkin? Pt 2
Have fans turned on Dylan Larkin? Pt 1
Are the Knicks gonna blow this?
Is the Brendan Sorsby ruling a point of no return for college athletics? Pt 2
Is the Brendan Sorsby ruling a point of no return for college athletics? Pt 1
Mike from Washington tries the Two Grand Slam
What happened to Jon's putter?
Will cooler heads prevail in Hockeytown?
6/8/26 - Athletes you were wrong about, What kind of Tiger fan are you? Wedding cringe, Dylan Larkin has a list
9:00 HOUR: Heather's news, We find out who's on Dylan Larkin's (very small) list
8:00 HOUR: Does Josh Naylor play hard or play dirty? Are prices for big sporting events getting out of hand?
7:00 HOUR: What kind of Tiger fan are you? Wedding cringe
6:00 HOUR: Dylan's got a list, Athletes you were wrong about
Are big sporting event ticket prices getting out of hand?
Jon couldn't hit Torren's 12-to-6 curveball
Wedding cringe
What athlete were you wrong about?
What kind of Tigers fan are you? Pt 2
What kind of Tigers fan are you? Pt 1
Best Of The Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: Dylan Larkin Requests Trade!
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Is It Super Bowl Or Bust? + Will The Lions Win The NFC North Easily? + More!
6/5/26 - Jim has a million thoughts on Dylan Larkin's trade request, Who looks worse: Larkin or Yzerman? Cookie Jar, Max Bultman of The Athletic
9:00 HOUR: Heather's news, Max Bultman from The Athletic joins us
8:00 HOUR: Jim has a million thought's on Dylan Larkin's trade request, Who looks worse: Larkin or Yzerman?
7:00 HOUR: Cookie Jar, Dan Campbell talks about Kerby Joseph and the Rams acquiring Myles Garrett
Who looks worse: Larkin or Yzerman? Pt 2
Who looks worse: Larkin or Yzerman? Pt 1
Cookie Jar: Shorts at work?
Jim has a million thoughts on the Dylan Larkin trade request
The Athletic's Max Bultman joins us to talk about Dylan Larkin's trade request
6/4/26 - What Jon missed, Are you annoyed or excited by the Tiger's 3-0 June start? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
9:00 HOUR: Are you annoyed or excited about the Tigers' winning streak? Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: The Tigers are on a 3-game win streak, Office no-nos
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: Jon is back from the wilderness, What did he miss?
Dear Jon: Getting sentimental
Colin from Dearborn tries the Two Grand Slam
Is the Tigers' 3-game winning streak exciting or annoying? Pt 2
Is the Tigers' 3-game winning streak exciting or annoying? Pt 1
Jon recaps his fishing trip
What Jon missed
6/3/26 - Bold NFL Predictions, Is it still Super Bowl or bust for the Lions? Stoney's NFL Power Surge, Is the Tigers' 2-0 start to June something or nothing?
9:00 HOUR: Could the Tigers ride into the Danger Zone? Stoney gets introduced to 82-0
8:00 HOUR: Is the Tigers' 2-0 June start something or nothing? Heather gives us the news
7:00 HOUR: Is it still Super Bowl or bust for the Lions? Stoney's NFL Power Surge
6:00 HOUR: Bold NFL Predictions, A darkhorse MVP candidate
The Tigers' 2-0 June start: Something or nothing?
Is it still Super Bowl or bust for the Lions?
Bold NFL Predictions
Stoney gets introduced to 82-0
Stoney's biggest regret in life
Stoney's Power Surge
6/2/26 - Is this the reason the Lions won't win a Super Bowl? Two Grand Slam, Which GM are you most frustrated with? Did this restaurant try too hard?
9:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Did this restaurant try too hard?
8:00 HOUR: The YzerBots vs. the BradBots
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Which local GM are you most frustrated with?
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers start June 1-0, A blockbuster trade in the NFL
Which GM are you most frustrated with? Pt 2
Which GM are you most frustrated with? Pt 1
Was this Italian restaurant trying too hard?
David from Clinton Township takes a crack at the Two Grand Slam
Is this why the Lions won't win a Super Bowl? Pt 2
Is this why the Lions won't win a Super Bowl? Pt 1
Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Is A.J. Hinch or Scott Harris to blame for the Tigers' collapse?
6/1/26 - Whoa Canada, Is Chet Holmgren a cautionary tale? What killed the Tigers' season? Are these comments about Bryce Underwood something or nothing?
9:00 HOUR: QB controversy in Ann Arbor? It's June 1st and the Tigers' season is already over
8:00 HOUR: Stoney freaks out about the Tigers, What was their ultimate demise?
7:00 HOUR: Is Chet Holmgren a cautionary tale? What killed the Tigers' season?
6:00 HOUR: Whoa Canada, Is A.J. Hinch on the hot seat?
Chet Holmgren: Cautionary tale or Pistons trade target? Pt 2
Chet Holmgren: Cautionary tale or Pistons trade target? Pt 1
Something or Nothing: Eric Weddle's criticism of Bryce Underwood, Pt 2
Something or Nothing: Eric Weddle's criticism of Bryce Underwood, Pt 1
Jim's Hockey Hall of Fame review
Stoney freaks out about the Tigers
What killed the Tigers season?
Whoa, Canada
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: The truth behind the latest Pistons trade rumors
Best Of The Tigers On 97.1 The Ticket: Anger Or Apathy? + Is It Now Or Never? + More!
5/29/26 - Anger or Apathy? Detroit's greatest sports villains, Cookie Jar, You're not a Michigander if...
9:00 HOUR: Anger or Apathy? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: Could a looming work stoppage play into the Tigers' hands? You're not a Michigander if...
7:00 HOUR: Detroit's greatest sports villains, Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: Stoney mad, What can the Tigers do to bring you back?
Tigers: Apathy or Anger? Pt 2
Tigers: Apathy or Anger? Pt 1
Cookie Jar: Driving in the left lane
Could the looming work stoppage play into the Tigers' hands?
Detroit's greatest sports villains
You're not a Michigander if... Pt 2
You're not a Michigander if... Pt 1
5/28/26 - Thursday Touchdown, Which Tiger needs to step up the most? Two Grand Slam, Dear Stoney
9:00 HOUR: A Tiger might have just gotten Stoney'd, Something or Nothing?
8:00 HOUR: Costa vs. Tigers beat writers, Heather delivers the news
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Stoney
6:00 HOUR: Would you still root for a hometown team that moved? Thursday Touchdown
Costa vs. Tigers beat writers, Pt 2
Costa vs. Tigers beat writers, Pt 1
Dear Stoney: Ride or Die
Do these updated Tigers win totals from sportsbooks give you hope?
Thursday Touchdown: OTA edition
Ed from Ferndale tries the Two Grand Slam
Which Tiger has to step up the most?
5/27/26 - Jon previews his Canadian fishing trip, Did last night's game feel like more than one loss? What's the point of an EV Ferrari? What's the worst thing you've forgotten to bring on a trip?
9:00 HOUR: Heather's news, Four culprits in last night's Tigers debacle
8:00 HOUR: Did last night's game feel like more than one loss? What have you forgotten to bring on a trip?
7:00 HOUR: Ausar and Duren- One, both, or neither? What's the point of having an EV Ferrari?
6:00 HOUR: Jon previews his Canadian fishing trip, A most aggravating Tigers game
A most aggravating Tigers game
Ausar and Duren: One, both, or neither?
Jon previews his Canadian fishing trip
The worst thing to forget on a road trip, Pt 2
The worst thing to forget on a road trip, Pt 1
What's the point of having a Ferrari if it's an EV?
5/26/26 - Have you written off the Tigers? Does the Knicks' sweep of the Cavs make you feel better as a Pistons fan? Two Grand Slam, Detroit sports what-ifs
9:00 HOUR: Two Pistons trade proposals, Detroit sports what-ifs
8:00 HOUR: Have you written off the summer? Heather gives us the news
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Stoney goes rogue
6:00 HOUR: Are you made the slumping Tigers didn't play yesterday? Does the Knicks sweep of the Cavs make Pistons fans feel better?
Detroit Sports What-Ifs
Does the Knicks sweep of the Cavs make you feel better or worse as a Pistons fan? Pt 2
Does the Knicks sweep of the Cavs make you feel better or worse as a Pistons fan? Pt 1
Have your summer plans opened up?
Do any of these aging vets intrigue you as Pistons trade options?
Stoney goes rogue ordering food
Justin from Allen Park goes for the Two Grand Slam
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Why Trajan Langdon's presser has Pistons fans divided
5/22/26 - Tigers Blame Pie, Cookie Jar, Retro brands you want to see come back, Foods you think you invented
9:00 HOUR: Another serving of Tigers Blame Pie, Heather serves up the news
8:00 HOUR: Retro brands you would like to see come back, Food you think you invented
7:00 HOUR: The Skubal clock is ticking, Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers get swept by Cleveland, Tigers Blame Pie
Foods you think you invented
Retro brands you would like to see come back
Tigers Blame Pie
Cookie Jar: Blue Button vs. Red Button
5/21/26 - Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, A.J. Hinch
9:00 HOUR: Do you have a rooting interest remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch, A very bad idea for college football
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: A Wemby vs. Ohtani update, Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football?
Dear Jon: Moving in together
Stanley Cup playoff rooting interest
Todd from Plymouth tries the Two Grand Slam
Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football? Pt 3
Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football? Pt 2
Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football? Pt 1
A.J. Hinch: Badly in need of a win
5/20/26 - What stood out from the Trajan Langdon press conference? Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down, Is Wemby the current MVP across all of sports? Have you given up on the Tigers?
9:00 HOUR: What can generate a spark for the Tigers? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: Is Wemby the MVP in all of sports right now? Trajan Langdon made it sound like Jalen Duren will be back next season
7:00 HOUR: Are you giving up on the Tigers? Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers have dropped 12 of their last 14, Two things that stood out from Trajan Langdon's press conference
Do you have a rooting interest in the Eastern Conference Finals?
Have you given up on the Tigers?
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
What did you take away from Trajan Langdon's press conference?
Who is the most valuable player in sports to start a franchise with?
5/19/26 - A history lesson for the Pistons, What to do with Jalen Duren? Two Grand Slam, Which loss was more embarrassing?
9:00 HOUR: What should the Pistons do this offseason? Heather gives the news
8:00 HOUR: Was signing Framber Valdez a mistake? Do you want Jalen Duren back?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Which loss was more embarrassing?
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers' slide continues, A history lesson for the Pistons
What to do with Jalen Duren? Pt 2
What to do with Jalen Duren? Pt 1
A history lesson for the Pistons
Chris from Harrison Township takes on the Two Grand Slam
What was the more embarrassing playoff loss?
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Why the Pistons' Game 7 humiliation is exactly what they needed
5/18/26 - Pistons Playoff Post-Mortem
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: 2026 Schedule Reactions
5/15/26 - Jim and Jon each play the Schedule Game, What's the "go-to" Lions road trip? Who is under the most pressure in Game 6? Cookie Jar
9:00 HOUR: Heather's news, Gov's way-too-early 2027 Mock Lions Schedule
8:00 HOUR: Who is under the most pressure in Game 6? What to like and not like about the Lions schedule
7:00 HOUR: Jon's turn at the Schedule Game, Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers get swept in the Big Apple, Jim plays the Schedule Game
Cookie Jar: The most iconic song opening ever
Jon's Schedule Game
Jim's Schedule Game
What's the go-to Lions road game in 2026?
Likes and Dislikes of the 2026 Lions schedule
Who faces the most pressure in tonight's Game 6?
Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Did the refs decide Game 5?
5/14/26 - Did the Pistons collapse or the refs steal Game 5? Have we crossed the point of no return with Jalen Duren? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
9:00 HOUR: Plenty of reasons for the Pistons loss, Dear Jon
8:00 HOUR: How much blame does Cade get for last night? Dd the refs steal Game 5?
7:00 HOUR: Have we crossed the point of no return with Jalen Duren? Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: Did the Pistons blow it, or did the refs steal Game 5? Heather gives the news
There's no shortage of reasons for the Pistons loss
Have we crossed the rubicon with Jalen Duren?
Dear Jon: Peeing in the pool
Is last night's collapse on Cade Cunningham?
Did the Pistons blow it, or did the refs steal it?
Rob from Brighton tries the Two Grand Slam
5/13/26 - Power Surge or Power Trip? Most frustrating Detroit athletes, An emergency Cookie Jar question, Who wins Game 5 and why?
9:00 HOUR: Power vs. Water, Who wins Game 5 and why?
8:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, An emergency edition of the Cookie Jar
7:00 HOUR: Gov's Mock Lions Schedule, Which Detroit athlete is more frustrating?
6:00 HOUR: Lions Dream Schedule Mad-Libs, Power Surge or Power Trip?
Gov's 2026 Mock Lions Schedule
Is it too early to declare the Tigers sellers?
Lions Dream Schedule Mad-Libs
The most frustrating Detroit athletes of all-time
Which athlete is more frustrating: Jalen Duren or Jack Flaherty?
Emergency Cookie Jar: Power vs. Water, Pt 2
Emergency Cookie Jar: Power vs. Water, Pt 1
Who Karen'd who?
Who wins tonight's Game 5 and why?
Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Reaction to Game 4 loss vs. Cavs
5/12/26 - Costa's three reasons the Pistons lost Game 4, Another Lions schedule leak, Two Grand Slam, A blind ranking for Heather
9:00 HOUR: What went wrong for the Pistons? Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: A blind ranking for Heather, The newest old bit in sports
7:00 HOUR: We have another leak in the Lions schedule, Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: Costa's three reason why the Pistons lost, How much of it was officiating?
Costa's three reasons why the Pistons lost Game 4
Stoney's blind rankings for Heather
The newest old bit in sports
Costa: The Pistons have to play the game
Matt from Pinckney takes a shot at the Two Grand Slam
We have another leak
What went wrong for the Pistons in Game 4?
5/11/26 - Tigers: Hope or Nope? Did Game 3 change your series outlook? Stoney's wedding conundrum, What do NIL donors get out of it?
9:00 HOUR: What's the Pistons fans level of concern? Heather gives the news
8:00 HOUR: Tigers: Hope or Nope? What do NIL donors get out of it?
7:00 HOUR: Stoney's wedding conundrum, Did Game 3 change your series outlook?
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers salvage a game against the Royals, The biggest reason the Pistons lost Game 3
Did Game 3 change your series outlook? Pt 2
Did Game 3 change your series outlook? Pt 1
NBA WTFs
Stoney's wedding conundrum
Tigers: Hope or Nope?
What do NIL donors get out of it?
Best of Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Skubal injury reaction
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Can the Pistons really shoot their way to a title?
5/8/26 - Heather goes back to high school, Cookie Jar, Are the Cavs cooked? An encouraging Tarik Skubal update
9:00 HOUR: An encouraging Tarik Skubal update, Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Are the Cavs cooked? Are casuals engrossed in Pistons Fever?
7:00 HOUR: Does Cade Cunningham look tired? Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: Heather goes back to school, Who did Game 2 say more about?
Cookie Jar: In honor of Pat Caputo
Are the Cavs cooked?
Does Cade look tired?
Encouraging Tarik Skubal news
Heather goes back to school
Who did Game 2 say more about?
5/7/26 - What to watch for in tonight's Game 2, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, A.J. Hinch
8:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch, What to watch for in tonight's Game 2
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: Did Dianna Russini collude in the Julio Jones trade? Are the Tigers falling apart?
Are the Tigers falling apart?
Can a team play an A+ game?
Dear Jon: Paying for college
Antonio from Shelby Township tries the Two Grand Slam
What to look for in Game 2 of Pistons-Cavs
A.J. Hinch: "We should throw strikes"
5/6/26 - What was the best thing you saw from the Pistons in Game 1? Framber Valdez gets in his feelings, Did A.J. Hinch leave Valdez out to dry? Costa is bitter about the Leafs winning the draft lottery
9:00 HOUR: The Pistons are back to looking like the 1-seed, Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: We continue our Framber Valdez discussion, Costa is bitter about the Leafs winning the lottery
7:00 HOUR: What's the best thing you saw in Game 1? Did A.J. Hinch leave Framber Valdez out to dry?
6:00 HOUR: The Pistons win Game 1, Framber Valdez gets in his feelings
Costa is bitter about the Maple Leafs winning the NHL draft lottery
Caller Adam: Throw at their neck for reading your pitches
Did A.J. Hinch leave Framber Valdez out to dry?
What's the best thing you saw in Game 1? Pt 2
What's the best thing you saw in Game 1? Pt 1
5/5/26 - Costa is torn, Jon Morosi, Two Grand Slam, What makes a great Mexican restaurant?
9:00 HOUR: Heather's news, Jim tries to talk Tigers fans off the ledge
8:00 HOUR: What makes a great Mexican restaurant? Jon discovers a nickname for the Pistons
7:00 HOUR: Jon Morosi, Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: Who is hurt most by Tarik Skubal's injury? Costa is torn
Jon Morosi: "It changes their season"
Costa is torn
Costa tries to talk Tigers fans off the ledge
Jon has never heard of this shorthand nickname for the Pistons before
George from Clinton Township attempts the Two Grand Slam
What makes a great Mexican restaurant? Pt 2
What makes a great Mexican restaurant? Pt 1
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: How the Pistons erased a 3-1 deficit against Orlando
5/4/26 - A Victory Monday for the Pistons, What did we learn about the Pistons? The most concerning injury for the Tigers, Greatest sports comebacks
A Victory Monday for the Pistons
The biggest comebacks all-time in sports
What did the Pistons learn this series? Pt 2
What did the Pistons learn this series? Pt 1
Which Tigers injury is the most concerning?
Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Taking Stock of Up-and-Down Start. And is it Max Clark Time??
5/1/26 - Nay or Neigh, Are the Tigers better or worse than you thought they were? What will be the Pistons headline come Monday? Cookie Jar
9:00 HOUR: Are the Tigers better or worse than you thought they would be? A historic blowout in the NBA
8:00 HOUR: What will be the Pistons headline on Monday? What's the key to forcing Game 7?
7:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: Red Wings misery round-up, Nay or Neigh
Are the Tigers better or worse than you thought they would be?
Cookie Jar: Bugs Bunny Day
Costa's hockey misery round-up
Nay or Neigh
What will be the Pistons headline Monday morning?
4/30/26 - Readjusting the Detroit Jansen Power Rankings, Cade apparently didn't silence all of his doubters, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
9:00 HOUR: Are you a hoper or a believer? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Did Cade quiet the doubters?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: Readjusting the Detroit Jansen Power Rankings, Criticism of Cade Cunningham today?
Cade Cunningham is still getting criticism today? Pt 2
Cade Cunningham is still getting criticism today? Pt 1
Casey from Detroit: Cade "doesn't have that dawg in him"
Dear Jon: Long distance
Tales from Brendan's hoopin' days
Andrew from Romeo attempts the Two Grand Slam
4/29/26 - Jon's Off-Season NFL Power Surge, Are the Lions the team to beat in the NFC North? What is the "kitchen sink" for the Pistons? Did Heather game an extra vacation day?
9:00 HOUR: Do you feel better about the Lions off-season? Do the Pistons still have a chance to win this series?
8:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Are the Lions the team to beat in the NFC North?
7:00 HOUR: Did the Lions make the right call on these two player options? What does the "kitchen sink" entail for the Pistons?
6:00 HOUR: Call up Clark? Jon's Off-Season NFL Power Surge
Are the Lions the best team in the NFC North?
Once again, is it time for the Tigers to call up Max Clark?
Did Heather game an extra vacation day?
Did the Lions make the right call on these two player options?
Jon's Off-Season Power Surge
What is the "kitchen sink" for the Pistons?
4/28/26 - What was the worst part of the Pistons' Game 4 loss? Two Grand Slam, Vrabel-Russini prop bets, Why isn't Heather back?
Jason from Oxford tries the Two Grand Slam
Vrabel-Russini prop bet odds
Magnetic balls? Really?
What's the worst part about last night's Pistons loss? Pt 2
What's the worst part about last night's Pistons loss? Pt 1
Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Recapping the 2026 draft
4/27/26 - One word to describe the Lions' draft, Are the Pistons toast? Monday OverreactJims, A 2027 Mock Draft
9:00 HOUR: Did you not like what the Lions did in the draft? A 2027 Mock NFL Draft
8:00 HOUR: Do you expect the Pistons to win the series? Revisiting our discussion on the Lions' draft class
7:00 HOUR: Monday OverreactJims, Did the Lions mess up by not drafting a safety?
6:00 HOUR: One word to describe the Lions' draft, Are the Pistons toast?
Are the Pistons toast?
Did you not like what the Lions did in the draft?
One word to describe the Lions' 2026 draft class, Pt 2
One word to describe the Lions' 2026 draft class, Pt 1
Monday OverreactJims: Post-Draft Edition
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Reactions To The Blake Miller Pick
4/24/26 - A Jansen-approved selection, Reacting to the Yzer-presser, NFL Draft Round 1 Review, Cookie Jar
9:00 HOUR: Day 2 options for the Lions, Reaction to the Yzer-presser
8:00 HOUR: Why not Monroe Freeling? Do you wish the Lions traded up?
7:00 HOUR: Has the o-line been secured? Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: A Jansen-approved selection, NFL Draft Round 1 Review
Cookie Jar: NFL Draft Edition
NFL Draft Round 1 Review
97.1 The Ticket's 2026 NFL Draft Show: First-round reaction and analysis
4/23/26 - Who is in control of the Pistons-Magic series? Who should the Lions take a chance on? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
9:00 HOUR: Should the Lions take a chance on this guy? What do you want to hear from Steve Yzerman today?
8:00 HOUR: Who is in control of a series tied 1-1? Do the Pistons have an attendance problem?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: The Pistons even the series, National Take a Chance Day
Dear Jon: A dying wish
Do the Pistons have an issue with playoff attendance?
Kadyn Proctor: Yay or Nay? Pt 2
Kadyn Proctor: Yay or Nay? Pt 1
Keith from Ypsilanti tries the Two Grand Slam
Who is in control of the Pistons-Magic series?
Who should the Lions take a chance on?
4/22/26 - Are you feeling like Rasheed Wallace did? Best cover songs, Jim and Jon's mock draft, Ross Tucker
9:00 HOUR: Jon sounds off on Mike Vrabel sound, The Pistons face a must-win Game 2
8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker previews the NFL Draft with us, Which Detroit coach would make the best talking head?
7:00 HOUR: Best cover songs, Jim and Jon's alternating pick mock draft
6:00 HOUR: Jake Rogers sums up the Tigers game, Are you feeling like Rasheed Wallace did?
Ross Tucker previews the NFL Draft with us
Are you as confident as Rasheed Wallace was? Pt 2
Are you as confident as Rasheed Wallace was? Pt 1
Best cover songs, Pt 2
Best cover songs, Pt 1
Jon responds to Mike Vrabel
Costa and Jansen Mock Draft
Which current Detroit coach would make the best talking head?
4/21/26 - Lions dream draft scenarios, Do the Tigers have a Tork problem again? Are we sure Jalen Duren is a max guy? Two Grand Slam
9:00 HOUR: Are we sure Jalen Duren is a max guy? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: This move from the Tigers game upset Jon, Are bachelor parties no longer going to strip clubs?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Lions dream draft scenarios
6:00 HOUR: A PFT mock draft has the Lions passing on Jon's guy, Do the Tigers have a Tork problem again?
Are strip clubs no longer a must-do at bachelor parties? Pt 2
Are strip clubs no longer a must-do at bachelor parties? Pt 1
Are we sure Jalen Duren a max player? Pt 2
Are we sure Jalen Duren a max player? Pt 1
Do the Tigers have a Tork problem again?
What's your Lions dream draft scenario?
Andrew from Ypsilanti takes his shot at the Two Grand Slam
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: How concerning was the Game 1 loss?
4/20/26 - What went wrong for the Pistons? Were the doubters proven right? Jon's Spring Game observations, Costa's bachelor party recap
9:00 HOUR: We continue our discussion about the Pistons' Game 1 loss, Heather gives the news
8:00 HOUR: What went wrong for the Pistons in Game 1?
7:00 HOUR: Jon's Spring Game observations, Costa's bachelor party recap
6:00 HOUR: Heather gets pulled over, Were the doubters right about the Pistons?
How concerned are you after the Pistons' Game 1 loss? Pt 3
How concerned are you after the Pistons' Game 1 loss? Pt 2
How concerned are you after the Pistons' Game 1 loss? Pt 1
Costa's bachelor party recap?
Jon's takeaways from the Michigan Spring Game
Best of Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: AJ Hinch And The Tigers Have Now Won 6 In A Row
Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Draft for need, or best player available?
J.B. Bickerstaff: Was Cade Cunningham's injury a blessing in disguise?
Cookie Jar: Jansen's Bacon Bits
A.J. Hinch: "He has a lot of work to do"
Dear Jon: Get the money back?
4/15/26 - Defining Pistons playoff success, Do you want Patrick Kane back in Detroit? Detroit Athlete Draft, Destination bachelor parties
9:00 HOUR: Revisiting our "complicated" Patrick Kane discussion, Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: What defines Pistons playoff success? Destination bachelor parties
7:00 HOUR: Do you want Patrick Kane back in Detroit? Detroit Athlete Draft
6:00 HOUR: The Hornets win despite technical difficulties, Tigers beat the Royals
What defines Pistons playoff success?
Detroit Athlete Draft
Do you want Patrick Kane back in the winged wheel next season?
Where do you draw the line on destination bachelor parties?
4/14/26 - Would this guy falling blow up the Lions draft board? Two Grand Slam, Do the Lions HAVE to draft for need? Delivery fails
9:00 HOUR: Do you missed printed out tickets? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: Delivery fails, Brad Holmes on "premium positions"
7:00 HOUR: Who do NBA players think will win the title this year? Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: The NHL's Eastern Conference playoff field is set, Would this guy falling blow up your draft board?
Delivery disasters, Pt 2
Delivery disasters, Pt 1
Do the Lions HAVE to draft for need in the 1st round of the draft?
Do you miss printed out tickets?
Does Brad Holmes believe in "premium positions"?
Who are NBA players picking to win the NBA championship?
Jamil from Detroit takes on the Two Grand Slam
Would this guy blow up your draft board?
Best of the Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: Time to give up on the Yzerplan?
4/13/26 - The Red Wings complete their collapse, Frozen Four quick hitters, Encouraging signs from the Tigers, What would get you to give up Kevin McGonigle's first career home run ball?
9:00 HOUR: What would it take for you to give up Kevin McGonigle's first career home run ball? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: The Red Wings complete their collapse, Who do you want the Pistons to play in Round 1?
7:00 HOUR: Signs of encouragement from the Tigers, Frozen Four quick hits
6:00 HOUR: ANTS! Where do the Red Wings go from here?
John from Detroit calls in for the Yzerbots
Is Rory McIlroy the greatest golfer of his generation?
Signs to be encouraged by the Tigers
We have ants
What would you need to get in order to give up Kevin McGonigle's first
Where do the Red Wings go from here? Pt 2
Where do the Red Wings go from here? Pt 1
Who do you want the Pistons to face in the first round of the playoffs?
Frozen Four quick hitters
Best of Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Slow Start To The Season, Fixing The Problems And Call Up Max Clark
Best Of The Red Wings On 97.1 The Ticket: Do They Need A New Captain? + Is There Any Hope Left? + More!
4/10/26 - Stoney Mock 1.0, Should the Tigers bring up Max Clark already? Cookie Jar, Awkward co-worker interactions
9:00 HOUR: What's your biggest concern with the Tigers' 4-9 start? An extra Cookie Jar
8:00 HOUR: Awkward co-worker interactions, Heather's news
7:00 HOUR: Should the Tigers call up Max Clark already? Heather's Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: The Red Wings stay alive, Stoney Mock Draft 1.0
Awkward co-worker interactions
Cookie Jar Extra
Heather's Cookie Jar
Should the Tiger bring up Max Clark already?
Stoney Mock Draft 1.0
4/9/26 - Marc's Problem Game with the Tigers, Was Cade Cunningham's injury a blessing in disguise? Sell Jon and Marc on the Masters, What city is your Memphis?
9:00 HOUR: Marc's Problem Game with the Tigers, Who you want and don't want the Lions to draft
8:00 HOUR: Sell Jon and Marc on The Masters, What city is Memphis for you?
7:00 HOUR: An abbreviated Two Grand Slam, Did Governor Whitmer violate a rule of fandom?
6:00 HOUR: What are the issues with the Tigers? Heather's news
Did Governor Whitmer violate a rule of fandom?
Marc's Problem Game with the Tigers
Sell Jon and Marc on The Masters
The guy you want, and the one you don't, when the Lions draft
Was Cade Cunningham's injury a blessing in disguise?
What city is your Memphis?
4/8/26 - Is it time for a new Red Wings captain? Are fans paying attention to the transfer portal? Best sports road trips
9:00 HOUR: Is it time for the Red Wings to have a new captain? Cross-talk with Doug and Gator
8:00 HOUR: Best sports road trips, Heather gives us the news
7:00 HOUR: Can you remove the "C" from Dylan Larkin? Are fans paying attention to the transfer portal
6:00 HOUR: Early Tigers concerns, Another devastating Red Wings loss
Are the Red Wings in need of a new captain? Pt 2
Are the Red Wings in need of a new captain? Pt 1
Do you keep an eye on the transfer portal like free agency?
Great sports road trips, Pt 2
Great sports road trips, Pt 1
Best of college basketball on 97.1 The Ticket: Where this Michigan team ranks in history
4/7/26 - What is this Michigan basketball team's legacy? Two Grand Slam, Heather's surprise gone wrong, Jon has some advice for Red Wings fans
9:00 HOUR: Heather gives the news, Jon gives advice for Red Wings fans
8:00 HOUR: Is this the best college team ever in the state of Michigan? Heather's surprise gone wrong
7:00 HOUR: Are you captivated by the Artemis mission? Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: Jon turns into Bracket Guy, What is this Michigan team's legacy?
Are you captivated by the Artemis space mission?
Heather's Disneyworld surprise falls flat
Is Dusty May the greatest hire in the history of Michigan Athletics
Jon celebrates the national championship by turning into Bracket Guy
Jon's advice for Red Wings fans
What is this Michigan team's legacy?
Who is the best college team ever from the state of Michigan?
4/6/26 - The Red Wings' terrible weekend, Who deserves the most credit for the Pistons' turnaround? Rumors of a Costa-lock, John Beilein
9:00 HOUR: How confident are you in Michigan tonight? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Are MSU fans hate-watching tonight? Have you given up on the Red Wings?
7:00 HOUR: Jim Costa-locks Michigan to win tonight, John Beilein
6:00 HOUR: The Red Wings go o-fer the weekend, Who gets the most credit for the Pistons' turnaround?
Greg sees an omen, Stoney sees... something else
Jim Costa-locks Michigan to win the national championship
The Red Wings' terrible weekend, Pt 2
The Red Wings' terrible weekend, Pt 1
Who deserves the most credit for the Pistons' two-year turnaround?
John Beilein: "This is the best team I've seen in decades"
Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Will The Bats Heat Up And Should The Tigers Pay McGonigle?
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Frustrations With Lions' Lack Of Interest In An Edge + Has The Culture Taken A Hit? + More!
4/2/26 - Do the Tigers' early-season offensive woes concern you? Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
9:00 HOUR: The worst person in the world just made a good point, Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Heather and Jon find Jim's cat photos, The Tigers have lost four straight
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: Are the Tigers offensive woes concerning you? Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer?
Dear Jon: Time to move on?
Do the Tigers' early-season offensive woes concern you?
Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer?
Have you embraced the NIL and transfer portal in college sports?
Heather and Jon find Jim's professionally done cat photos
Matt from St. Clair Shores pulls off the Two Grand Slam
4/1/26 - Costa wants Hockeytown off of center ice, Did the Lions handle Ragnow's retirement wrong? Has Tiger Woods ruined is legacy? Who do you want the Pistons to face to start the playoffs?
9:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Who do you want to see the Pistons play in the first round of the playoffs?
8:00 HOUR: Reaction to another Red Wings March flatline, Has Tigers Woods ruined his legacy?
7:00 HOUR: Did the Lions handle Frank Ragnow's retirement the wrong way? Costa is at his wit's end with the Red Wings
6:00 HOUR: Jansen blows it, Costa wants Hockeytown off of center ice
Has Tiger Woods ruined his legacy?
Jansen blows it
Costa: Take Hockeytown off the center ice logo
Who do you want the Pistons to face in the first round of the playoffs?
Did the Lions handle the Ragnow situation wrong? Pt 2
Did the Lions handle the Ragnow situation wrong? Pt 1
3/31/26 - Should we readjust our expectations for JV? Are the Lions priorities wrong? Two Grand Slam, Best sports innovations
9:00 HOUR: Should the Lions be recouping some of Frank Ragnow's signing bonus? Heather's gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: How do you regulate screen time? The best innovations in sports
7:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell responds to Taylor Decker, Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: Do we need to readjust our expectations for JV? Some Pistons disrespect
Do we need to tamp down on our expectations for Justin Verlander this year? Pt 2
Do we need to tamp down on our expectations for Justin Verlander this year? Pt 1
Does it bother you the Lions were "never in the game" when it comes to Crosby or Hendrickson? Pt 2
Does it bother you the Lions were "never in the game" when it comes to Crosby or Hendrickson? Pt 1
How do you regulate screen-time?
Should the Lions recoup signing bonus money from Frank Ragnow?
The best innovations in sports
Can Walton from Rochester Hills pull off the Two Grand Slam?
Best of March Madness on 97.1 The Ticket: Michigan’s Final Four Bound & We’re Breaking It All Down
3/30/26 - Are you emotionally invested in this Michigan hoops team? Tigers takeaways, The Red Wings no-show again, Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dirty?
9:00 HOUR: Taylor Decker questionable (feelings), Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: Do MSU fans want Tom Izzo back? Tigers takeaways
7:00 HOUR: Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dirty? Michigan is headed to the Final Four
6:00 HOUR: Are you emotionally invested in this Michigan team? The Red Wings no-show again
Are you as attached to this Michigan hoops team?
Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dirty?
Do MSU fans want Tom Izzo to return next season?
The Red Wings no-show again
Tigers takeaways
Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: McGonigle's Debut, Season Predictions And Best Ballpark Food
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Importance Of Drafting An OL In 1st Round, Are The Lions Done In FA?, & More!
3/27/26 - A dream start for the Tigers, Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for the other to advance? Cookie Jar, Confrontational Collin is at it again
9:00 HOUR: Two nits to pick from the Tigers win, Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for the ultimate grudge match? Confrontational Collin is at it again
7:00 HOUR: Is Skubal's pitch count going to be an ongoing issue with fans? Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: A dream start for the Tigers, Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for their rivals to advance?
A dream start for the Tigers
Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for their rivals to advance?
Are we going to harp on this all season?
Confrontational Collin is at it again
Cookie Jar: National Joe Day
3/26/26 - Tigers expectations for 2026, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Jon's Comerica Park food review
9:00 HOUR: Who's your Tiger for 2026? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: The most anticipated Detroit sports debuts, Jon's Comerica Park food review
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: Jon looks ready to take the mound, Tigers expectations for 2026
Dear Jon: Paying for the wedding
Jon's Comerica Park food review
Jon's ready to take the mound today
Meet the Smoothie King
The most anticipated Detroit sports debuts
Tigers season expectiations
Mike from Royal Oak tries the Two Grand Slam
Who's your Tiger for 2026?
Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Baseball is back!
3/24/26 - Can the Pistons win a 1st round series without Cade? Two Grand Slam, Tigers Fact or Fiction, Do you believe in the Red Wings?
9:00 HOUR: Do you believe in the Red Wings? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: The draft scenario that worries Jon, How are you adjusting to gas prices?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Tigers Fact or Fiction
6:00 HOUR: Can the Pistons win a playoff series without Cade? Duke hates Duke
A Lions scenario that scares Jon
Can the Pistons win a 1st round series without Cade Cunningham?
Do the Lions HAVE to draft an offensive tackle in the 1st round?
Do you believe in the Red Wings?
First place in Stoney's NCAA pool is... Heather?
How are you adjusting to higher gas prices?
Tigers Fact or Fiction
Jeff from Farmington Hills tries the Two Grand Slam
Best of March Madness on 97.1 The Ticket: How Dangerous Are Michigan & Michigan State?
3/23/26 - Is Cinderella dead? Did Brad Holmes fail free agency? How do you avoid paying big for parking? The Big Ten vs. The Field
9:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Who killed Cinderella?
8:00 HOUR: The Big Ten vs. The Field , Are the Lions really done with free agency?
7:00 HOUR: The Red Wings are currently out of the playoffs, How do you avoid paying big for parking?
6:00 HOUR: Is Cinderella dead? Did Brad Holmes fail free agency?
The Big Ten vs. the Field
How do you avoid paying through the nose for parking?
Did Heather get gouged for parking?
Did the Lions fail free agency? Pt 2
Did the Lions fail in free agency? Pt 1
Who killed Cinderella?
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: How Lions Will Address O-Line In Draft + Is Brad Holmes Thrift Shopping? + More!
Full Show: What does life without Cade look like for the Pistons?
Hour 1: Wings, Pistons, Michigan & Spartans take care of business
Hour 2: Processing Cade's injury a day later
Hour 3: What injury in Detroit sports history do you most wish you could undo?
Hour 4: Projecting Pistons playoffs scenarios on Cade's return timeline
Full show: 3.19.2026 - March Madness tips off + Cade out indefinitely
Hour 1: Happy March Madness to all who celebrate!
Hour 2: Playing hooky to watch the tournament
Hour 3: Lions free agency options - either or neither?
Hour 4: Breaking - Cade Cunningham out with collapsed lung
Full Show: Lions Draft Boards and the Skubal Backlash
HR 1: The Tarik Skubal Debate
HR 2: Is Detroit Turning on Tarik Skubal?
HR 3: Solving the Lions' O-Line Issues in the Draft
HR 4: More NFL Draft Scenarios
Full Show: 3.17.26 - The most wonderful time of the sports year
Hour 1: Identifying potential March Madness Cinderellas
Hour 2: Is March the best time of the sports calendar?
Hour 3: The hierarchy of Detroit sports teams
Hour 4: Why you shouldn't pick Michigan to win it all
Full Show: 3.16.26 - Reacting to Selection Sunday
Hour 1: Breaking down NCAA Tourney outlook for Michigan, MSU
Hour 3: Spartans in the 'Region of Doom'
Hour 4: National pundit picks Michigan-MSU for tourney final
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Are You Losing Patience With Brad Holmes? + Should Lions Be NFC North Favorites? + More!
3/13/27 - Is the sky falling on the Red Wings? Who is the favorite in the NFC North? Cookie Jar, Restaurant pet peeves
9:00 HOUR: Are the Lions really the favorites in the NFC North? Heather's News
8:00 HOUR: Is the sky falling on the Red Wings? Restaurant pet peeves
7:00 HOUR: Who is the NFC North favorite? Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: Should Miami (OH) still get in the NCAA Tournament? Are injuries an excuse for the Red Wings?
Cookie Jar: Spring is coming
3/12/26 - NFL Free Agent Frenzy: Day 3, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Are you losing patience with Brad Holmes?
9:00 HOUR: Detroit Do-overs, Red Wings Panic Meter
8:00 HOUR: Are you losing patience with Brad Holmes? Heather gives us the news
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: NFL Free Agent Frenzy: Day3, Wants vs. needs for the Lions
Detroit Do-Overs, Pt 2
Detroit Do-Overs, Pt 1
Dear Jon: Should I tell him?
Free Agent Frenzy: Day 3
Bill from Trenton tries the Two Grand Slam
Wants vs. Needs for the Lions
Are you losing patience with Brad Holmes?
3/11/26 - The Lions finally re-work Goff's contract, Is the collapse on for the Red Wings? Names you always butcher, Did the Ravens pull a fast one?
9:00 HOUR: The Lions finally restructure Jared Goff's contract, Heather's News
8:00 HOUR: Is the collapse on for the Wings? Names you always butcher
7:00 HOUR: Do Big Ten coaches not respect Dusty May, Free Agent Frenzy: Day 2
6:00 HOUR: The Red Wings blow another two points, Are the Lions doing enough in free agency?
Are the Lions doing enough in free agency? Pt 2
Are the Lions doing enough in free agency? Pt 1
Are the Red Wings going to make the playoffs?
Did the Ravens pull a fast one to sign Trey Hendrickson?
Do Big Ten coaches not respect Dusty May?
Free Agent Frenzy: Day 2
How should the Lions use their new salary cap space?
Names you always mess up
Was Bam Adebayo's 83 point "ethical"
3/10/26 - The Lions sign a new center, Free Agent Frenzy, Two Grand Slam, Steve Yzerman
9:00 HOUR: What's the next move for the Lions? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Steve Yzerman joins us, Why haven't the Lions restructured Jared Goff's contract yet?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, What are the Lions getting with Cade Mays?
6:00 HOUR: Tarik Skubal makes his WBC decision, Free Agent Frenzy
Free Agent Frenzy
Tarik Skubal's WBC decision
Tony from Muskegon tries the Two Grand Slam
What are the Lions getting with Cade Mays?
What's next for the Lions in free agency?
Why haven't the Lions restructuring Jared Goff's contract yet?