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Costa and Jansen with Heather — 622 episodes

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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

2

9:00 HOUR: Plenty of reasons for the Pistons loss, Dear Jon

3

8:00 HOUR: How much blame does Cade get for last night? Dd the refs steal Game 5?

4

7:00 HOUR: Have we crossed the point of no return with Jalen Duren? Two Grand Slam

5

6:00 HOUR: Did the Pistons blow it, or did the refs steal Game 5? Heather gives the news

6

There's no shortage of reasons for the Pistons loss

7

Have we crossed the rubicon with Jalen Duren?

8

Dear Jon: Peeing in the pool

9

Is last night's collapse on Cade Cunningham?

10

Did the Pistons blow it, or did the refs steal it?

11

Rob from Brighton tries the Two Grand Slam

12

5/13/26 - Power Surge or Power Trip? Most frustrating Detroit athletes, An emergency Cookie Jar question, Who wins Game 5 and why?

13

9:00 HOUR: Power vs. Water, Who wins Game 5 and why?

14

8:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, An emergency edition of the Cookie Jar

15

7:00 HOUR: Gov's Mock Lions Schedule, Which Detroit athlete is more frustrating?

16

6:00 HOUR: Lions Dream Schedule Mad-Libs, Power Surge or Power Trip?

17

Gov's 2026 Mock Lions Schedule

18

Is it too early to declare the Tigers sellers?

19

Lions Dream Schedule Mad-Libs

20

The most frustrating Detroit athletes of all-time

21

Which athlete is more frustrating: Jalen Duren or Jack Flaherty?

22

Emergency Cookie Jar: Power vs. Water, Pt 2

23

Emergency Cookie Jar: Power vs. Water, Pt 1

24

Who Karen'd who?

25

Who wins tonight's Game 5 and why?

26

Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Reaction to Game 4 loss vs. Cavs

27

5/12/26 - Costa's three reasons the Pistons lost Game 4, Another Lions schedule leak, Two Grand Slam, A blind ranking for Heather

28

9:00 HOUR: What went wrong for the Pistons? Heather delivers the news

29

8:00 HOUR: A blind ranking for Heather, The newest old bit in sports

30

7:00 HOUR: We have another leak in the Lions schedule, Two Grand Slam

31

6:00 HOUR: Costa's three reason why the Pistons lost, How much of it was officiating?

32

Costa's three reasons why the Pistons lost Game 4

33

Stoney's blind rankings for Heather

34

The newest old bit in sports

35

Costa: The Pistons have to play the game

36

Matt from Pinckney takes a shot at the Two Grand Slam

37

We have another leak

38

What went wrong for the Pistons in Game 4?

39

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?

40

9:00 HOUR: What's the Pistons fans level of concern? Heather gives the news

41

8:00 HOUR: Tigers: Hope or Nope? What do NIL donors get out of it?

42

7:00 HOUR: Stoney's wedding conundrum, Did Game 3 change your series outlook?

43

6:00 HOUR: The Tigers salvage a game against the Royals, The biggest reason the Pistons lost Game 3

44

Did Game 3 change your series outlook? Pt 2

45

Did Game 3 change your series outlook? Pt 1

46

NBA WTFs

47

Stoney's wedding conundrum

48

Tigers: Hope or Nope?

49

What do NIL donors get out of it?

50

Best of Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Skubal injury reaction

51

Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Can the Pistons really shoot their way to a title?

52

5/8/26 - Heather goes back to high school, Cookie Jar, Are the Cavs cooked? An encouraging Tarik Skubal update

53

9:00 HOUR: An encouraging Tarik Skubal update, Heather gives us the news

54

8:00 HOUR: Are the Cavs cooked? Are casuals engrossed in Pistons Fever?

55

7:00 HOUR: Does Cade Cunningham look tired? Cookie Jar

56

6:00 HOUR: Heather goes back to school, Who did Game 2 say more about?

57

Cookie Jar: In honor of Pat Caputo

58

Are the Cavs cooked?

59

Does Cade look tired?

60

Encouraging Tarik Skubal news

61

Heather goes back to school

62

Who did Game 2 say more about?

63

5/7/26 - What to watch for in tonight's Game 2, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, A.J. Hinch

64

8:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch, What to watch for in tonight's Game 2

65

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

66

6:00 HOUR: Did Dianna Russini collude in the Julio Jones trade? Are the Tigers falling apart?

67

Are the Tigers falling apart?

68

Can a team play an A+ game?

69

Dear Jon: Paying for college

70

Antonio from Shelby Township tries the Two Grand Slam

71

What to look for in Game 2 of Pistons-Cavs

72

A.J. Hinch: "We should throw strikes"

73

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

74

9:00 HOUR: The Pistons are back to looking like the 1-seed, Heather delivers the news

75

8:00 HOUR: We continue our Framber Valdez discussion, Costa is bitter about the Leafs winning the lottery

76

7:00 HOUR: What's the best thing you saw in Game 1? Did A.J. Hinch leave Framber Valdez out to dry?

77

6:00 HOUR: The Pistons win Game 1, Framber Valdez gets in his feelings

78

Costa is bitter about the Maple Leafs winning the NHL draft lottery

79

Caller Adam: Throw at their neck for reading your pitches

80

Did A.J. Hinch leave Framber Valdez out to dry?

81

What's the best thing you saw in Game 1? Pt 2

82

What's the best thing you saw in Game 1? Pt 1

83

5/5/26 - Costa is torn, Jon Morosi, Two Grand Slam, What makes a great Mexican restaurant?

84

9:00 HOUR: Heather's news, Jim tries to talk Tigers fans off the ledge

85

8:00 HOUR: What makes a great Mexican restaurant? Jon discovers a nickname for the Pistons

86

7:00 HOUR: Jon Morosi, Two Grand Slam

87

6:00 HOUR: Who is hurt most by Tarik Skubal's injury? Costa is torn

88

Jon Morosi: "It changes their season"

89

Costa is torn

90

Costa tries to talk Tigers fans off the ledge

91

Jon has never heard of this shorthand nickname for the Pistons before

92

George from Clinton Township attempts the Two Grand Slam

93

What makes a great Mexican restaurant? Pt 2

94

What makes a great Mexican restaurant? Pt 1

95

Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: How the Pistons erased a 3-1 deficit against Orlando

96

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

97

A Victory Monday for the Pistons

98

The biggest comebacks all-time in sports

99

What did the Pistons learn this series? Pt 2

100

What did the Pistons learn this series? Pt 1

101

Which Tigers injury is the most concerning?

102

Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Taking Stock of Up-and-Down Start. And is it Max Clark Time??

103

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

104

9:00 HOUR: Are the Tigers better or worse than you thought they would be? A historic blowout in the NBA

105

8:00 HOUR: What will be the Pistons headline on Monday? What's the key to forcing Game 7?

106

7:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Cookie Jar

107

6:00 HOUR: Red Wings misery round-up, Nay or Neigh

108

Are the Tigers better or worse than you thought they would be?

109

Cookie Jar: Bugs Bunny Day

110

Costa's hockey misery round-up

111

Nay or Neigh

112

What will be the Pistons headline Monday morning?

113

4/30/26 - Readjusting the Detroit Jansen Power Rankings, Cade apparently didn't silence all of his doubters, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

114

9:00 HOUR: Are you a hoper or a believer? Heather gives us the news

115

8:00 HOUR: Did Cade quiet the doubters?

116

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

117

6:00 HOUR: Readjusting the Detroit Jansen Power Rankings, Criticism of Cade Cunningham today?

118

Cade Cunningham is still getting criticism today? Pt 2

119

Cade Cunningham is still getting criticism today? Pt 1

120

Casey from Detroit: Cade "doesn't have that dawg in him"

121

Dear Jon: Long distance

122

Tales from Brendan's hoopin' days

123

Andrew from Romeo attempts the Two Grand Slam

124

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?

125

9:00 HOUR: Do you feel better about the Lions off-season? Do the Pistons still have a chance to win this series?

126

8:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Are the Lions the team to beat in the NFC North?

127

7:00 HOUR: Did the Lions make the right call on these two player options? What does the "kitchen sink" entail for the Pistons?

128

6:00 HOUR: Call up Clark? Jon's Off-Season NFL Power Surge

129

Are the Lions the best team in the NFC North?

130

Once again, is it time for the Tigers to call up Max Clark?

131

Did Heather game an extra vacation day?

132

Did the Lions make the right call on these two player options?

133

Jon's Off-Season Power Surge

134

What is the "kitchen sink" for the Pistons?

135

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?

136

Jason from Oxford tries the Two Grand Slam

137

Vrabel-Russini prop bet odds

138

Magnetic balls? Really?

139

What's the worst part about last night's Pistons loss? Pt 2

140

What's the worst part about last night's Pistons loss? Pt 1

141

Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Recapping the 2026 draft

142

4/27/26 - One word to describe the Lions' draft, Are the Pistons toast? Monday OverreactJims, A 2027 Mock Draft

143

9:00 HOUR: Did you not like what the Lions did in the draft? A 2027 Mock NFL Draft

144

8:00 HOUR: Do you expect the Pistons to win the series? Revisiting our discussion on the Lions' draft class

145

7:00 HOUR: Monday OverreactJims, Did the Lions mess up by not drafting a safety?

146

6:00 HOUR: One word to describe the Lions' draft, Are the Pistons toast?

147

Are the Pistons toast?

148

Did you not like what the Lions did in the draft?

149

One word to describe the Lions' 2026 draft class, Pt 2

150

One word to describe the Lions' 2026 draft class, Pt 1

151

Monday OverreactJims: Post-Draft Edition

152

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Reactions To The Blake Miller Pick

153

4/24/26 - A Jansen-approved selection, Reacting to the Yzer-presser, NFL Draft Round 1 Review, Cookie Jar

154

9:00 HOUR: Day 2 options for the Lions, Reaction to the Yzer-presser

155

8:00 HOUR: Why not Monroe Freeling? Do you wish the Lions traded up?

156

7:00 HOUR: Has the o-line been secured? Cookie Jar

157

6:00 HOUR: A Jansen-approved selection, NFL Draft Round 1 Review

158

Cookie Jar: NFL Draft Edition

159

NFL Draft Round 1 Review

160

97.1 The Ticket's 2026 NFL Draft Show: First-round reaction and analysis

161

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

162

9:00 HOUR: Should the Lions take a chance on this guy? What do you want to hear from Steve Yzerman today?

163

8:00 HOUR: Who is in control of a series tied 1-1? Do the Pistons have an attendance problem?

164

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

165

6:00 HOUR: The Pistons even the series, National Take a Chance Day

166

Dear Jon: A dying wish

167

Do the Pistons have an issue with playoff attendance?

168

Kadyn Proctor: Yay or Nay? Pt 2

169

Kadyn Proctor: Yay or Nay? Pt 1

170

Keith from Ypsilanti tries the Two Grand Slam

171

Who is in control of the Pistons-Magic series?

172

Who should the Lions take a chance on?

173

4/22/26 - Are you feeling like Rasheed Wallace did? Best cover songs, Jim and Jon's mock draft, Ross Tucker

174

9:00 HOUR: Jon sounds off on Mike Vrabel sound, The Pistons face a must-win Game 2

175

8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker previews the NFL Draft with us, Which Detroit coach would make the best talking head?

176

7:00 HOUR: Best cover songs, Jim and Jon's alternating pick mock draft

177

6:00 HOUR: Jake Rogers sums up the Tigers game, Are you feeling like Rasheed Wallace did?

178

Ross Tucker previews the NFL Draft with us

179

Are you as confident as Rasheed Wallace was? Pt 2

180

Are you as confident as Rasheed Wallace was? Pt 1

181

Best cover songs, Pt 2

182

Best cover songs, Pt 1

183

Jon responds to Mike Vrabel

184

Costa and Jansen Mock Draft

185

Which current Detroit coach would make the best talking head?

186

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

187

9:00 HOUR: Are we sure Jalen Duren is a max guy? Heather gives us the news

188

8:00 HOUR: This move from the Tigers game upset Jon, Are bachelor parties no longer going to strip clubs?

189

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Lions dream draft scenarios

190

6:00 HOUR: A PFT mock draft has the Lions passing on Jon's guy, Do the Tigers have a Tork problem again?

191

Are strip clubs no longer a must-do at bachelor parties? Pt 2

192

Are strip clubs no longer a must-do at bachelor parties? Pt 1

193

Are we sure Jalen Duren a max player? Pt 2

194

Are we sure Jalen Duren a max player? Pt 1

195

Do the Tigers have a Tork problem again?

196

What's your Lions dream draft scenario?

197

Andrew from Ypsilanti takes his shot at the Two Grand Slam

198

Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: How concerning was the Game 1 loss?

199

4/20/26 - What went wrong for the Pistons? Were the doubters proven right? Jon's Spring Game observations, Costa's bachelor party recap

200

9:00 HOUR: We continue our discussion about the Pistons' Game 1 loss, Heather gives the news

201

8:00 HOUR: What went wrong for the Pistons in Game 1?

202

7:00 HOUR: Jon's Spring Game observations, Costa's bachelor party recap

203

6:00 HOUR: Heather gets pulled over, Were the doubters right about the Pistons?

204

How concerned are you after the Pistons' Game 1 loss? Pt 3

205

How concerned are you after the Pistons' Game 1 loss? Pt 2

206

How concerned are you after the Pistons' Game 1 loss? Pt 1

207

Costa's bachelor party recap?

208

Jon's takeaways from the Michigan Spring Game

209

Best of Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: AJ Hinch And The Tigers Have Now Won 6 In A Row

210

Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Draft for need, or best player available?

211

J.B. Bickerstaff: Was Cade Cunningham's injury a blessing in disguise?

212

Cookie Jar: Jansen's Bacon Bits

213

A.J. Hinch: "He has a lot of work to do"

214

Dear Jon: Get the money back?

215

4/15/26 - Defining Pistons playoff success, Do you want Patrick Kane back in Detroit? Detroit Athlete Draft, Destination bachelor parties

216

9:00 HOUR: Revisiting our "complicated" Patrick Kane discussion, Heather gives us the news

217

8:00 HOUR: What defines Pistons playoff success? Destination bachelor parties

218

7:00 HOUR: Do you want Patrick Kane back in Detroit? Detroit Athlete Draft

219

6:00 HOUR: The Hornets win despite technical difficulties, Tigers beat the Royals

220

What defines Pistons playoff success?

221

Detroit Athlete Draft

222

Do you want Patrick Kane back in the winged wheel next season?

223

Where do you draw the line on destination bachelor parties?

224

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

225

9:00 HOUR: Do you missed printed out tickets? Heather's news

226

8:00 HOUR: Delivery fails, Brad Holmes on "premium positions"

227

7:00 HOUR: Who do NBA players think will win the title this year? Two Grand Slam

228

6:00 HOUR: The NHL's Eastern Conference playoff field is set, Would this guy falling blow up your draft board?

229

Delivery disasters, Pt 2

230

Delivery disasters, Pt 1

231

Do the Lions HAVE to draft for need in the 1st round of the draft?

232

Do you miss printed out tickets?

233

Does Brad Holmes believe in "premium positions"?

234

Who are NBA players picking to win the NBA championship?

235

Jamil from Detroit takes on the Two Grand Slam

236

Would this guy blow up your draft board?

237

Best of the Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: Time to give up on the Yzerplan?

238

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?

239

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

240

8:00 HOUR: The Red Wings complete their collapse, Who do you want the Pistons to play in Round 1?

241

7:00 HOUR: Signs of encouragement from the Tigers, Frozen Four quick hits

242

6:00 HOUR: ANTS! Where do the Red Wings go from here?

243

John from Detroit calls in for the Yzerbots

244

Is Rory McIlroy the greatest golfer of his generation?

245

Signs to be encouraged by the Tigers

246

We have ants

247

What would you need to get in order to give up Kevin McGonigle's first

248

Where do the Red Wings go from here? Pt 2

249

Where do the Red Wings go from here? Pt 1

250

Who do you want the Pistons to face in the first round of the playoffs?

251

Frozen Four quick hitters

252

Best of Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Slow Start To The Season, Fixing The Problems And Call Up Max Clark

253

Best Of The Red Wings On 97.1 The Ticket: Do They Need A New Captain? + Is There Any Hope Left? + More!

254

4/10/26 - Stoney Mock 1.0, Should the Tigers bring up Max Clark already? Cookie Jar, Awkward co-worker interactions

255

9:00 HOUR: What's your biggest concern with the Tigers' 4-9 start? An extra Cookie Jar

256

8:00 HOUR: Awkward co-worker interactions, Heather's news

257

7:00 HOUR: Should the Tigers call up Max Clark already? Heather's Cookie Jar

258

6:00 HOUR: The Red Wings stay alive, Stoney Mock Draft 1.0

259

Awkward co-worker interactions

260

Cookie Jar Extra

261

Heather's Cookie Jar

262

Should the Tiger bring up Max Clark already?

263

Stoney Mock Draft 1.0

264

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?

265

9:00 HOUR: Marc's Problem Game with the Tigers, Who you want and don't want the Lions to draft

266

8:00 HOUR: Sell Jon and Marc on The Masters, What city is Memphis for you?

267

7:00 HOUR: An abbreviated Two Grand Slam, Did Governor Whitmer violate a rule of fandom?

268

6:00 HOUR: What are the issues with the Tigers? Heather's news

269

Did Governor Whitmer violate a rule of fandom?

270

Marc's Problem Game with the Tigers

271

Sell Jon and Marc on The Masters

272

The guy you want, and the one you don't, when the Lions draft

273

Was Cade Cunningham's injury a blessing in disguise?

274

What city is your Memphis?

275

4/8/26 - Is it time for a new Red Wings captain? Are fans paying attention to the transfer portal? Best sports road trips

276

9:00 HOUR: Is it time for the Red Wings to have a new captain? Cross-talk with Doug and Gator

277

8:00 HOUR: Best sports road trips, Heather gives us the news

278

7:00 HOUR: Can you remove the "C" from Dylan Larkin? Are fans paying attention to the transfer portal

279

6:00 HOUR: Early Tigers concerns, Another devastating Red Wings loss

280

Are the Red Wings in need of a new captain? Pt 2

281

Are the Red Wings in need of a new captain? Pt 1

282

Do you keep an eye on the transfer portal like free agency?

283

Great sports road trips, Pt 2

284

Great sports road trips, Pt 1

285

Best of college basketball on 97.1 The Ticket: Where this Michigan team ranks in history

286

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

287

9:00 HOUR: Heather gives the news, Jon gives advice for Red Wings fans

288

8:00 HOUR: Is this the best college team ever in the state of Michigan? Heather's surprise gone wrong

289

7:00 HOUR: Are you captivated by the Artemis mission? Two Grand Slam

290

6:00 HOUR: Jon turns into Bracket Guy, What is this Michigan team's legacy?

291

Are you captivated by the Artemis space mission?

292

Heather's Disneyworld surprise falls flat

293

Is Dusty May the greatest hire in the history of Michigan Athletics

294

Jon celebrates the national championship by turning into Bracket Guy

295

Jon's advice for Red Wings fans

296

What is this Michigan team's legacy?

297

Who is the best college team ever from the state of Michigan?

298

4/6/26 - The Red Wings' terrible weekend, Who deserves the most credit for the Pistons' turnaround? Rumors of a Costa-lock, John Beilein

299

9:00 HOUR: How confident are you in Michigan tonight? Heather gives us the news

300

8:00 HOUR: Are MSU fans hate-watching tonight? Have you given up on the Red Wings?

301

7:00 HOUR: Jim Costa-locks Michigan to win tonight, John Beilein

302

6:00 HOUR: The Red Wings go o-fer the weekend, Who gets the most credit for the Pistons' turnaround?

303

Greg sees an omen, Stoney sees... something else

304

Jim Costa-locks Michigan to win the national championship

305

The Red Wings' terrible weekend, Pt 2

306

The Red Wings' terrible weekend, Pt 1

307

Who deserves the most credit for the Pistons' two-year turnaround?

308

John Beilein: "This is the best team I've seen in decades"

309

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Will The Bats Heat Up And Should The Tigers Pay McGonigle?

310

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!

311

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

312

9:00 HOUR: The worst person in the world just made a good point, Heather gives us the news

313

8:00 HOUR: Heather and Jon find Jim's cat photos, The Tigers have lost four straight

314

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

315

6:00 HOUR: Are the Tigers offensive woes concerning you? Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer?

316

Dear Jon: Time to move on?

317

Do the Tigers' early-season offensive woes concern you?

318

Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer?

319

Have you embraced the NIL and transfer portal in college sports?

320

Heather and Jon find Jim's professionally done cat photos

321

Matt from St. Clair Shores pulls off the Two Grand Slam

322

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?

323

9:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Who do you want to see the Pistons play in the first round of the playoffs?

324

8:00 HOUR: Reaction to another Red Wings March flatline, Has Tigers Woods ruined his legacy?

325

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

326

6:00 HOUR: Jansen blows it, Costa wants Hockeytown off of center ice

327

Has Tiger Woods ruined his legacy?

328

Jansen blows it

329

Costa: Take Hockeytown off the center ice logo

330

Who do you want the Pistons to face in the first round of the playoffs?

331

Did the Lions handle the Ragnow situation wrong? Pt 2

332

Did the Lions handle the Ragnow situation wrong? Pt 1

333

3/31/26 - Should we readjust our expectations for JV? Are the Lions priorities wrong? Two Grand Slam, Best sports innovations

334

9:00 HOUR: Should the Lions be recouping some of Frank Ragnow's signing bonus? Heather's gives us the news

335

8:00 HOUR: How do you regulate screen time? The best innovations in sports

336

7:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell responds to Taylor Decker, Two Grand Slam

337

6:00 HOUR: Do we need to readjust our expectations for JV? Some Pistons disrespect

338

Do we need to tamp down on our expectations for Justin Verlander this year? Pt 2

339

Do we need to tamp down on our expectations for Justin Verlander this year? Pt 1

340

Does it bother you the Lions were "never in the game" when it comes to Crosby or Hendrickson? Pt 2

341

Does it bother you the Lions were "never in the game" when it comes to Crosby or Hendrickson? Pt 1

342

How do you regulate screen-time?

343

Should the Lions recoup signing bonus money from Frank Ragnow?

344

The best innovations in sports

345

Can Walton from Rochester Hills pull off the Two Grand Slam?

346

Best of March Madness on 97.1 The Ticket: Michigan’s Final Four Bound & We’re Breaking It All Down

347

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?

348

9:00 HOUR: Taylor Decker questionable (feelings), Heather delivers the news

349

8:00 HOUR: Do MSU fans want Tom Izzo back? Tigers takeaways

350

7:00 HOUR: Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dirty? Michigan is headed to the Final Four

351

6:00 HOUR: Are you emotionally invested in this Michigan team? The Red Wings no-show again

352

Are you as attached to this Michigan hoops team?

353

Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dirty?

354

Do MSU fans want Tom Izzo to return next season?

355

The Red Wings no-show again

356

Tigers takeaways

357

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: McGonigle's Debut, Season Predictions And Best Ballpark Food

358

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Importance Of Drafting An OL In 1st Round, Are The Lions Done In FA?, & More!

359

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

360

9:00 HOUR: Two nits to pick from the Tigers win, Heather gives us the news

361

8:00 HOUR: Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for the ultimate grudge match? Confrontational Collin is at it again

362

7:00 HOUR: Is Skubal's pitch count going to be an ongoing issue with fans? Cookie Jar

363

6:00 HOUR: A dream start for the Tigers, Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for their rivals to advance?

364

A dream start for the Tigers

365

Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for their rivals to advance?

366

Are we going to harp on this all season?

367

Confrontational Collin is at it again

368

Cookie Jar: National Joe Day

369

3/26/26 - Tigers expectations for 2026, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Jon's Comerica Park food review

370

9:00 HOUR: Who's your Tiger for 2026? Heather gives us the news

371

8:00 HOUR: The most anticipated Detroit sports debuts, Jon's Comerica Park food review

372

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

373

6:00 HOUR: Jon looks ready to take the mound, Tigers expectations for 2026

374

Dear Jon: Paying for the wedding

375

Jon's Comerica Park food review

376

Jon's ready to take the mound today

377

Meet the Smoothie King

378

The most anticipated Detroit sports debuts

379

Tigers season expectiations

380

Mike from Royal Oak tries the Two Grand Slam

381

Who's your Tiger for 2026?

382

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Baseball is back!

383

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?

384

9:00 HOUR: Do you believe in the Red Wings? Heather gives us the news

385

8:00 HOUR: The draft scenario that worries Jon, How are you adjusting to gas prices?

386

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Tigers Fact or Fiction

387

6:00 HOUR: Can the Pistons win a playoff series without Cade? Duke hates Duke

388

A Lions scenario that scares Jon

389

Can the Pistons win a 1st round series without Cade Cunningham?

390

Do the Lions HAVE to draft an offensive tackle in the 1st round?

391

Do you believe in the Red Wings?

392

First place in Stoney's NCAA pool is... Heather?

393

How are you adjusting to higher gas prices?

394

Tigers Fact or Fiction

395

Jeff from Farmington Hills tries the Two Grand Slam

396

Best of March Madness on 97.1 The Ticket: How Dangerous Are Michigan & Michigan State?

397

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

398

9:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Who killed Cinderella?

399

8:00 HOUR: The Big Ten vs. The Field , Are the Lions really done with free agency?

400

7:00 HOUR: The Red Wings are currently out of the playoffs, How do you avoid paying big for parking?

401

6:00 HOUR: Is Cinderella dead? Did Brad Holmes fail free agency?

402

The Big Ten vs. the Field

403

How do you avoid paying through the nose for parking?

404

Did Heather get gouged for parking?

405

Did the Lions fail free agency? Pt 2

406

Did the Lions fail in free agency? Pt 1

407

Who killed Cinderella?

408

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: How Lions Will Address O-Line In Draft + Is Brad Holmes Thrift Shopping? + More!

409

Full Show: What does life without Cade look like for the Pistons?

410

Hour 1: Wings, Pistons, Michigan & Spartans take care of business

411

Hour 2: Processing Cade's injury a day later

412

Hour 3: What injury in Detroit sports history do you most wish you could undo?

413

Hour 4: Projecting Pistons playoffs scenarios on Cade's return timeline

414

Full show: 3.19.2026 - March Madness tips off + Cade out indefinitely

415

Hour 1: Happy March Madness to all who celebrate!

416

Hour 2: Playing hooky to watch the tournament

417

Hour 3: Lions free agency options - either or neither?

418

Hour 4: Breaking - Cade Cunningham out with collapsed lung

419

Full Show: Lions Draft Boards and the Skubal Backlash

420

HR 1: The Tarik Skubal Debate

421

HR 2: Is Detroit Turning on Tarik Skubal?

422

HR 3: Solving the Lions' O-Line Issues in the Draft

423

HR 4: More NFL Draft Scenarios

424

Full Show: 3.17.26 - The most wonderful time of the sports year

425

Hour 1: Identifying potential March Madness Cinderellas

426

Hour 2: Is March the best time of the sports calendar?

427

Hour 3: The hierarchy of Detroit sports teams

428

Hour 4: Why you shouldn't pick Michigan to win it all

429

Full Show: 3.16.26 - Reacting to Selection Sunday

430

Hour 1: Breaking down NCAA Tourney outlook for Michigan, MSU

431

Hour 3: Spartans in the 'Region of Doom'

432

Hour 4: National pundit picks Michigan-MSU for tourney final

433

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Are You Losing Patience With Brad Holmes? + Should Lions Be NFC North Favorites? + More!

434

3/13/27 - Is the sky falling on the Red Wings? Who is the favorite in the NFC North? Cookie Jar, Restaurant pet peeves

435

9:00 HOUR: Are the Lions really the favorites in the NFC North? Heather's News

436

8:00 HOUR: Is the sky falling on the Red Wings? Restaurant pet peeves

437

7:00 HOUR: Who is the NFC North favorite? Cookie Jar

438

6:00 HOUR: Should Miami (OH) still get in the NCAA Tournament? Are injuries an excuse for the Red Wings?

439

Cookie Jar: Spring is coming

440

3/12/26 - NFL Free Agent Frenzy: Day 3, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Are you losing patience with Brad Holmes?

441

9:00 HOUR: Detroit Do-overs, Red Wings Panic Meter

442

8:00 HOUR: Are you losing patience with Brad Holmes? Heather gives us the news

443

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

444

6:00 HOUR: NFL Free Agent Frenzy: Day3, Wants vs. needs for the Lions

445

Detroit Do-Overs, Pt 2

446

Detroit Do-Overs, Pt 1

447

Dear Jon: Should I tell him?

448

Free Agent Frenzy: Day 3

449

Bill from Trenton tries the Two Grand Slam

450

Wants vs. Needs for the Lions

451

Are you losing patience with Brad Holmes?

452

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?

453

9:00 HOUR: The Lions finally restructure Jared Goff's contract, Heather's News

454

8:00 HOUR: Is the collapse on for the Wings? Names you always butcher

455

7:00 HOUR: Do Big Ten coaches not respect Dusty May, Free Agent Frenzy: Day 2

456

6:00 HOUR: The Red Wings blow another two points, Are the Lions doing enough in free agency?

457

Are the Lions doing enough in free agency? Pt 2

458

Are the Lions doing enough in free agency? Pt 1

459

Are the Red Wings going to make the playoffs?

460

Did the Ravens pull a fast one to sign Trey Hendrickson?

461

Do Big Ten coaches not respect Dusty May?

462

Free Agent Frenzy: Day 2

463

How should the Lions use their new salary cap space?

464

Names you always mess up

465

Was Bam Adebayo's 83 point "ethical"

466

3/10/26 - The Lions sign a new center, Free Agent Frenzy, Two Grand Slam, Steve Yzerman

467

9:00 HOUR: What's the next move for the Lions? Heather gives us the news

468

8:00 HOUR: Steve Yzerman joins us, Why haven't the Lions restructured Jared Goff's contract yet?

469

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, What are the Lions getting with Cade Mays?

470

6:00 HOUR: Tarik Skubal makes his WBC decision, Free Agent Frenzy

471

Free Agent Frenzy

472

Tarik Skubal's WBC decision

473

Tony from Muskegon tries the Two Grand Slam

474

What are the Lions getting with Cade Mays?

475

What's next for the Lions in free agency?

476

Why haven't the Lions restructuring Jared Goff's contract yet?

477

Steve Yzerman reviews the trade deadline with us

478

3/9/26 - Heather's karaoke recap, Was Tom Izzo a sore loser yesterday? Taylor Decker and the Lions split, Is there panic in Pistontown?

479

9:00 HOUR: How do the Lions approach legal tampering? Heather gives us the news

480

8:00 HOUR: Panic in Pistontown? An old friend drops by

481

7:00 HOUR: Taylor Decker and the Lions split, Was Tom Izzo being a sore loser?

482

6:00 HOUR: Heather's karaoke recap, Michigan fans get under Tom Izzo's skin

483

Has Michigan Basketball closed the gap on Michigan State?

484

Did Michigan fans get under Tom Izzo's skin?

485

Heather's karaoke recap

486

How will the Lions fix the offensive line without Taylor Decker?

487

Panic in Pistontown?

488

Stoney's surprise visit

489

Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Cause For Concern?

490

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Lions Free Agency Buzzkill, How They Fix The O-Line, and More!

491

3/6/26 - Time to readjust Pistons expectations? Have our teams ruined the excitement of trade deadlines? Cookie Jar, Heather needs help finding a karaoke song

492

9:00 HOUR: More karaoke suggestions for Heather, Heather gives us the news

493

8:00 HOUR: Is more coming for the Red Wings today? Heather needs help finding a karaoke song

494

7:00 HOUR: Have the Pistons hit a wall? Cookie Jar

495

6:00 HOUR: The Spurs are a bad matchup for the Pistons (and the rest of the NBA), Have our teams ruined the excitement of trade deadlines?

496

Cookie Jar: The last movie to make you cry

497

Do Pistons expectations need to be adjusted?

498

Have our teams ruined the excitement of trade deadlines?

499

Karaoke songs for Heather, Pt 2

500

Karaoke songs for Heather, Pt 1

501

3/5/26 - The Red Wings let a point slip away, Costa's GM envy, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

502

9:00 HOUR: Should Michigan be like Mississippi? Heather's News

503

8:00 HOUR: The clock is ticking toward the NHL trade deadline, Costa's GM envy

504

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

505

6:00 HOUR: A bad loss for the Wings, Are we sure Brad Holmes came from the Rams?

506

Costa's GM envy, Pt 2

507

Costa's GM envy, Pt 1

508

Dear Jon: Missing Dad

509

Should NIL money be tax-exempt?

510

Is this the beginning of a collapse for the Red Wings?

511

Patrick from Ferndale attempts the Two Grand Slam?

512

3/4/26 - Were the Cavs proven right? Wednesday Touchdown, Conspiracy theories you believe in, Lions free agency buzzkill

513

9:00 HOUR: Reviewing Pistons-Cavs, Conflicting reports on the Lions' offseason free agency plans

514

8:00 HOUR: Lions free agency buzzkill, Heather's news

515

7:00 HOUR: Conspiracy theories you believe in, How is Kevin McGonigle not up in the majors to start the season?

516

6:00 HOUR: Were the Cavs proven right? Wednesday Touchdown

517

Conspiracy theories you believe in, Pt 2

518

Conspiracy theories you believe in, Pt 1

519

How is Kevin McGonigle not on the Opening Day roster?

520

Lions Free Agency buzzkill, Pt2

521

Lions Free Agency buzzkill, Pt1

522

Wednesday Touchdown: Off-season Edition

523

Were the Cavs proven right last night?

524

Best of the Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Reactions to the David Montgomery Trade

525

3/3/26 - How do the Lions fill Monty's shoes? Costa's Honolulu Blueprint, Two Grand Slam, Are you on board with Detroit SportsNet?

526

9:00 HOUR: Re-visiting the David Montgomery trade, Are you on board with Detroit SportsNet?

527

8:00 HOUR: Are the Cavs the biggest threat to the Pistons? Heather gives us the news

528

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, What do the Lions do at RB2?

529

6:00 HOUR: How do the Lions replace Monty? Costa's Honolulu Blueprint

530

Are you on board with Detroit SportsNet?

531

How big of a threat are the Cavs in the Eastern Conference?

532

How do the Lions fill David Montgomery's role?

533

Costa's Honolulu Blueprint

534

Matt from Traverse City goes for the Two Grand Slam

535

3/2/26 - D-Mo vs. the Lions, M-A-R-C-H is here, Did the Tigers show us their Opening Day lineup? Does Max Clark need to earn his bling?

536

9:00 HOUR: M-A-R-C-H is here, Heather gives us the news

537

8:00 HOUR: Has Max Clark earned his bling? How does Michigan adjust without L.J. Cason?

538

7:00 HOUR: Are you an anxious Red Wing fan heading into March? Did the Tigers show us their Opening Day lineup?

539

6:00 HOUR: Jim's vacation recap, Does D-Mo want out of Detroit?

540

Are you an anxious Red Wing fan heading into March?

541

Costa's vacation recap

542

Was yesterday the Tigers' Opening Day lineup? Pt 2

543

Was yesterday the Tigers' Opening Day lineup? Pt 1

544

How will Michigan account for L.J. Cason's injury?

545

Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Spurs Expose Pistons Weakness, Rest Management And The Best In The NBA?

546

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Belief In Brad Holmes, Could LaPorta Get Traded, And More!

547

2/27/26 - How much faith remains in Brad Holmes? Are you being priced out of being a sports fan? Jon's Cookie Jar, Do you feel differently about Dylan Larkin?

548

9:00 HOUR: Have you been priced out of being a sports fan? Heather gives us the news

549

8:00 HOUR: Do you feel differently about Dylan Larkin? Re-evaluating our faith in Brad Holmes

550

7:00 HOUR: You won't believe how much an Aaron Judge WBC jersey costs, Jon's Cookie Jar

551

6:00 HOUR: The Red Wings get back into action with a win, How much faith do you have in Brad Holmes?

552

Do you feel differently about Dylan Larkin?

553

Have you been priced out of being a sports fan?

554

How much faith do you have in Brad Holmes? Pt 2

555

How much faith do you have in Brad Holmes? Pt 1

556

Jon's Cookie Jar

557

2/26/26 - The Thunder load-managed a loss to the Pistons, Who is your eye on at the Combine? Two Grand Slam, Where is the worst place you have dropped your phone?

558

9:00 HOUR: Why will this year be different for the Red Wings? What can be done about load management in the NBA?

559

8:00 HOUR: The worst place to drop your phone, Heather delivers the news

560

7:00 HOUR: Who do you have your eye on at the Combine? Two Grand Slam

561

6:00 HOUR: The Pistons beat players wearing Thunder jerseys, A name to keep an eye out for the Pistons

562

Gov's fuddy duddy moment

563

Chris from Monroe tries the Two Grand Slam

564

What can be done about load management in the NBA? Pt 2

565

What can be done about load management in the NBA? Pt 1

566

Where is the worst place you dropped your phone? Pt 2

567

Where is the worst place you dropped your phone? Pt 1

568

Who do you have your eye on at the Combine?

569

Why will this year be different for the Red Wings?

570

2/25/26 - Taylor Decker is coming back, Some interesting UFL rule changes, Best sports families, What should Jon do with all his stuff?

571

9:00 HOUR: Taylor Decker wants back but should the Lions want him back? Heather gives us the news

572

8:00 HOUR: Best sports families, What should Jon do with his old keepsakes?

573

7:00 HOUR: UFL rule changes, Should the Lions stick with Taylor Decker?

574

6:00 HOUR: The Tigers are getting blown out in Spring Training, Taylor Decker is coming back

575

A pair of items for NBD or BFD

576

Who is the greatest sports family?

577

Do you want to see these UFL rule changes come to the NFL?

578

What should Jon do with his old keepsakes?

579

Should the Lions stick with Taylor Decker? Pt 2

580

Should the Lions stick with Taylor Decker? Pt 1

581

2/24/26 - Why can't USA soccer do what USA hockey just did? Two Grand Slam, Stoney's Blind Rankings, The Lions go international

582

9:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Jon's meeting with Goldberg

583

8:00 HOUR: The Pistons lose to the Spurs, The Lions go international

584

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Stoney's Blind Rankings

585

6:00 HOUR: Is the Pistons loss a cause for concern, Why can't USA men's soccer win at the highest level?

586

Do you like morning sports?

587

Do you want to see this change in NFL officiating?

588

Jon's meeting with Goldberg

589

Stoney's Blind Rankings: Jewish Athletes

590

Is last night's Pistons loss to the Spurs cause for greater concern?

591

Nate from Melvindale tries the Two Grand Slam

592

Why can't USA soccer do what USA hockey just did? Pt 2

593

Why can't USA soccer do what USA hockey just did? Pt 1

594

2/23/26 - The U.S. men win Olympic hockey gold, Woe Canada, Do you like 3-on-3 OT? Reviewing Duke-Michigan

595

Woe Canada

596

Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Talking free agency, trades, and draft

597

Best Of The Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Is Detroit The Best Team In The NBA? Does Cade Have The Best Case For MVP?

598

2/20/26 - Cade's MVP case, Are MSU fans jealous of Dusty May? Previewing Michigan-Duke, Cookie Jar

599

9:00 HOUR: Do you lose gold when you win silver? Heather's news

600

8:00 HOUR: Cade Cunningham's MVP case, What's at stake for Michigan this weekend?

601

7:00 HOUR: Previewing Michigan-Duke, Cookie Jar

602

6:00 HOUR: Cade Cunningham cooks the Knicks, Are MSU fans jealous of Dusty May?

603

Are MSU fans jealous of what Dusty May is doing in Ann Arbor? Pt 2

604

Are MSU fans jealous of what Dusty May is doing in Ann Arbor? Pt 1

605

Do you believe Cade Cunningham is the NBA MVP this year?

606

Cade Cunningham's MVP case

607

Cookie Jar: The signs of spring

608

2/19/26 - Should the Lions follow the Chiefs' lead? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Have sports logos become too bland?

609

9:00 HOUR: Have sports logos become too bland? Heather gives us the news

610

8:00 HOUR: Is Dylan Larkin underappreciated in Detroit? The best sounds in sports

611

6:00 HOUR: Are you on board with the Lions restructuring Goff's contract? Heather's serial dog pooper

612

Are you on board with the Lions restructuring Jared Goff's contract?

613

Bad neighborhood behavior

614

Dear Jon: Her body, my money

615

Have sports logos become too bland? Pt 2

616

Have sports logos become too bland? Pt 1

617

Is Dylan Larkin underappreciated in Detroit?

618

Arles from Redford attempts the Two Grand Slam

619

The best sounds in sports

620

2/17/26 - Fantasy NFL Trades, Two Grand Slam, Is the USA falling behind in sports? Would you go on this blind date?

621

9:00 HOUR: Would you go on this blind date? Heather with the news

622

8:00 HOUR: Why Marc Ryan won't try a paczek, Should the Lions offer a trade for Maxx Crosby?