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Costa and Jansen with Heather — 622 episodes
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?
Steve Yzerman reviews the trade deadline with us
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?
9:00 HOUR: How do the Lions approach legal tampering? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Panic in Pistontown? An old friend drops by
7:00 HOUR: Taylor Decker and the Lions split, Was Tom Izzo being a sore loser?
6:00 HOUR: Heather's karaoke recap, Michigan fans get under Tom Izzo's skin
Has Michigan Basketball closed the gap on Michigan State?
Did Michigan fans get under Tom Izzo's skin?
Heather's karaoke recap
How will the Lions fix the offensive line without Taylor Decker?
Panic in Pistontown?
Stoney's surprise visit
Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Cause For Concern?
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Lions Free Agency Buzzkill, How They Fix The O-Line, and More!
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
9:00 HOUR: More karaoke suggestions for Heather, Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Is more coming for the Red Wings today? Heather needs help finding a karaoke song
7:00 HOUR: Have the Pistons hit a wall? Cookie Jar
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?
Cookie Jar: The last movie to make you cry
Do Pistons expectations need to be adjusted?
Have our teams ruined the excitement of trade deadlines?
Karaoke songs for Heather, Pt 2
Karaoke songs for Heather, Pt 1
3/5/26 - The Red Wings let a point slip away, Costa's GM envy, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
9:00 HOUR: Should Michigan be like Mississippi? Heather's News
8:00 HOUR: The clock is ticking toward the NHL trade deadline, Costa's GM envy
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: A bad loss for the Wings, Are we sure Brad Holmes came from the Rams?
Costa's GM envy, Pt 2
Costa's GM envy, Pt 1
Dear Jon: Missing Dad
Should NIL money be tax-exempt?
Is this the beginning of a collapse for the Red Wings?
Patrick from Ferndale attempts the Two Grand Slam?
3/4/26 - Were the Cavs proven right? Wednesday Touchdown, Conspiracy theories you believe in, Lions free agency buzzkill
9:00 HOUR: Reviewing Pistons-Cavs, Conflicting reports on the Lions' offseason free agency plans
8:00 HOUR: Lions free agency buzzkill, Heather's news
7:00 HOUR: Conspiracy theories you believe in, How is Kevin McGonigle not up in the majors to start the season?
6:00 HOUR: Were the Cavs proven right? Wednesday Touchdown
Conspiracy theories you believe in, Pt 2
Conspiracy theories you believe in, Pt 1
How is Kevin McGonigle not on the Opening Day roster?
Lions Free Agency buzzkill, Pt2
Lions Free Agency buzzkill, Pt1
Wednesday Touchdown: Off-season Edition
Were the Cavs proven right last night?
Best of the Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Reactions to the David Montgomery Trade
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?
9:00 HOUR: Re-visiting the David Montgomery trade, Are you on board with Detroit SportsNet?
8:00 HOUR: Are the Cavs the biggest threat to the Pistons? Heather gives us the news
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, What do the Lions do at RB2?
6:00 HOUR: How do the Lions replace Monty? Costa's Honolulu Blueprint
Are you on board with Detroit SportsNet?
How big of a threat are the Cavs in the Eastern Conference?
How do the Lions fill David Montgomery's role?
Costa's Honolulu Blueprint
Matt from Traverse City goes for the Two Grand Slam
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?
9:00 HOUR: M-A-R-C-H is here, Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Has Max Clark earned his bling? How does Michigan adjust without L.J. Cason?
7:00 HOUR: Are you an anxious Red Wing fan heading into March? Did the Tigers show us their Opening Day lineup?
6:00 HOUR: Jim's vacation recap, Does D-Mo want out of Detroit?
Are you an anxious Red Wing fan heading into March?
Costa's vacation recap
Was yesterday the Tigers' Opening Day lineup? Pt 2
Was yesterday the Tigers' Opening Day lineup? Pt 1
How will Michigan account for L.J. Cason's injury?
Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Spurs Expose Pistons Weakness, Rest Management And The Best In The NBA?
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Belief In Brad Holmes, Could LaPorta Get Traded, And More!
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?
9:00 HOUR: Have you been priced out of being a sports fan? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Do you feel differently about Dylan Larkin? Re-evaluating our faith in Brad Holmes
7:00 HOUR: You won't believe how much an Aaron Judge WBC jersey costs, Jon's Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: The Red Wings get back into action with a win, How much faith do you have in Brad Holmes?
Do you feel differently about Dylan Larkin?
Have you been priced out of being a sports fan?
How much faith do you have in Brad Holmes? Pt 2
How much faith do you have in Brad Holmes? Pt 1
Jon's Cookie Jar
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?
9:00 HOUR: Why will this year be different for the Red Wings? What can be done about load management in the NBA?
8:00 HOUR: The worst place to drop your phone, Heather delivers the news
7:00 HOUR: Who do you have your eye on at the Combine? Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: The Pistons beat players wearing Thunder jerseys, A name to keep an eye out for the Pistons
Gov's fuddy duddy moment
Chris from Monroe tries the Two Grand Slam
What can be done about load management in the NBA? Pt 2
What can be done about load management in the NBA? Pt 1
Where is the worst place you dropped your phone? Pt 2
Where is the worst place you dropped your phone? Pt 1
Who do you have your eye on at the Combine?
Why will this year be different for the Red Wings?
2/25/26 - Taylor Decker is coming back, Some interesting UFL rule changes, Best sports families, What should Jon do with all his stuff?
9:00 HOUR: Taylor Decker wants back but should the Lions want him back? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Best sports families, What should Jon do with his old keepsakes?
7:00 HOUR: UFL rule changes, Should the Lions stick with Taylor Decker?
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers are getting blown out in Spring Training, Taylor Decker is coming back
A pair of items for NBD or BFD
Who is the greatest sports family?
Do you want to see these UFL rule changes come to the NFL?
What should Jon do with his old keepsakes?
Should the Lions stick with Taylor Decker? Pt 2
Should the Lions stick with Taylor Decker? Pt 1
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
9:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Jon's meeting with Goldberg
8:00 HOUR: The Pistons lose to the Spurs, The Lions go international
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Stoney's Blind Rankings
6:00 HOUR: Is the Pistons loss a cause for concern, Why can't USA men's soccer win at the highest level?
Do you like morning sports?
Do you want to see this change in NFL officiating?
Jon's meeting with Goldberg
Stoney's Blind Rankings: Jewish Athletes
Is last night's Pistons loss to the Spurs cause for greater concern?
Nate from Melvindale tries the Two Grand Slam
Why can't USA soccer do what USA hockey just did? Pt 2
Why can't USA soccer do what USA hockey just did? Pt 1
2/23/26 - The U.S. men win Olympic hockey gold, Woe Canada, Do you like 3-on-3 OT? Reviewing Duke-Michigan
Woe Canada
Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Talking free agency, trades, and draft
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?
2/20/26 - Cade's MVP case, Are MSU fans jealous of Dusty May? Previewing Michigan-Duke, Cookie Jar
9:00 HOUR: Do you lose gold when you win silver? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: Cade Cunningham's MVP case, What's at stake for Michigan this weekend?
7:00 HOUR: Previewing Michigan-Duke, Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: Cade Cunningham cooks the Knicks, Are MSU fans jealous of Dusty May?
Are MSU fans jealous of what Dusty May is doing in Ann Arbor? Pt 2
Are MSU fans jealous of what Dusty May is doing in Ann Arbor? Pt 1
Do you believe Cade Cunningham is the NBA MVP this year?
Cade Cunningham's MVP case
Cookie Jar: The signs of spring
2/19/26 - Should the Lions follow the Chiefs' lead? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Have sports logos become too bland?
9:00 HOUR: Have sports logos become too bland? Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Is Dylan Larkin underappreciated in Detroit? The best sounds in sports
6:00 HOUR: Are you on board with the Lions restructuring Goff's contract? Heather's serial dog pooper
Are you on board with the Lions restructuring Jared Goff's contract?
Bad neighborhood behavior
Dear Jon: Her body, my money
Have sports logos become too bland? Pt 2
Have sports logos become too bland? Pt 1
Is Dylan Larkin underappreciated in Detroit?
Arles from Redford attempts the Two Grand Slam
The best sounds in sports
2/17/26 - Fantasy NFL Trades, Two Grand Slam, Is the USA falling behind in sports? Would you go on this blind date?
9:00 HOUR: Would you go on this blind date? Heather with the news
8:00 HOUR: Why Marc Ryan won't try a paczek, Should the Lions offer a trade for Maxx Crosby?