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The boys are back & better than ever! After a year away, there isn't a better time to get the Easyspeak back up & running. We talk the resurgence of sports in Detroit & how much has the Lions played a factor. The Red Wings & Pistons have turned their seasons around, ironically, both with new coaches. Does a change at the top spark teams or is the new vision all it takes? After a disappointing ens to the Lions season, what will it take for them to stay atop the NFC & NFL heading into the 25/26 season? We close the show talking baseball!! The Gritty Tigs made history last year, coming out of nowhere, making the MLB Postseason. Can they repeat what they accomplished & will more moves be made before the start of this upcoming season. Hosted by Rich Jasper, Justin Pollington & Tom Sloan, we look forward to putting out Detroit & Nat'l based sports content, weekly.

The boys discuss the latest in the Jim Harbaugh suspension saga, what might his punishment be & will that lead to his departure from Michigan? The Wolverines are ranked #6 on ESPNs National Championship Odds, OSU is #1, is that a fair assessment & how does Michigan & OSUs offense compare? The Lions struggled in their 2nd preseason game, played, primarily, with backups. Is there reason to be concerned? We will talk about players who are below the radar that will impact this team. The Tigers DFAd hometown boy, Eric Haase, does that now open the door for the big talent in Toledo to join the big team in September? Spencer Torkelson is having a late season resurgence, what can that possibly mean for the future of this team, paired behind Riley Greene? This offseason, the Tigers will have an abundance of money to spend; will Scott Harris utilize that to improve this team? We close the show with, "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem" & some Closing Thoughts

The boys break down the moves or lack thereof from the Detroit Tigers & Scott Harris in his 1st year as VP; the B1g will have at least 2 new addictions coming up in the 2024 season. Will there be more to follow & how do other schools feel about the changes? College Football Preview: Heisman candidates, can Georgia win again & has college football lost some of its luster, now that NIL & expansion has transpired; It was fight night in Cleveland, between the Guardians & White Sox, we dive into the "Right Hook" from Jose Ramirez.  We close the show with Ain't My Money, Not My Problem & some Closing Thoughts.

The boys will discuss the Jim Harbaugh suspension, was it fair & how it might affect the team; Ryan Day wants "The Game" to be played earlier in the season. We give our thoughts. Next week is the MLB Trade Deadline, will our Detroit Tigers look different & which teams will be making a run? Justin Herbert just, temporarily, set the mark for highest paid player in the NFL. What does that now mean for the next batch of top tier QBs that will be up for a contract & even ones that have already signed? We continue our Fantasy Football series with the top Defensive Teams & we highlight some funny Fantasy Football team names. We close the show with Ain't My Money, Not My Problem & some Closing Thoughts

The boys talk some Tiger baseball & their experience down at Comerica Park Saturday night. MLB Trade Deadline is right around the corner, we go Rapid Fire with 8 teams who are close to be in or out of the playoff picture. The sale of the Washington Commanders has been finalized, what does that mean for the future of the franchise; new stadium, new team name?? We continue our Fantasy Football Preview series with top picks & sleepers at the RB & TE positions. With the college football season right around, we go Over/Under with player stats for Michigan & Ohio State. We close the show with, Ain't My Money, Not My Problem & some Closing Thoughts.

The boys discuss the chaos at Northwestern, with the firing of Pat Fitzgerald; was it fair & who might replace him? The 2nd half of the MLB season is underway, we give our 2nd half predictions & possible sleeper teams to watch out for. The college football season is almost upon us, we give our Way Too Early predictions for division winners in the B1G. It's almost Fantasy Football time, we start our FF Preview series, beginning with top QB's & TE's & players to look out for. We close the show with, Ain't My Money, Not My Problem & some closing thoughts.

The show starts with breaking Detroit Red Wing news, with the trade for Alex DeBrincat. Rich breaks down the recent Free Agent signings in Detroit & throughout the NHL. The Tigers have a lone representative in the MLB All Star Game, Michael Lorenzen. We discuss if he was the worthy choice or should it have gone to another player on the roster. The MLB All Star game is set for this week. We break down both rosters & talk about possible snubs. NFL training camps are right around the corner, we give our Way Too Early predictions for division winners. We close the show with, Ain't My Money, Not My Problem & some closing Thoughts.

The boys recap the Detroit Pistons draft picks & talk about the 1st 2 selections, Victor Mebanyama & Brandon Miller. This year's MLB season has been full of surprises & disappointments. We discuss some of our favorites at the nearly halfway point of the season. Sports has had some horrendous trades & free agent signings, we give some of the most notable deals that went wrong. We bring back our Rapid Fire segment, this time with the best case scenario's. We close the show with Aint My Money, Not My Problem & some closing thoughts.

The boys recap the NBA Finals as the Denver Nuggets bring home the hardware. Can the Nuggets win another one? JA Morant got his punishment, 25 games, we discuss if it was warranted or not enough? Bradley Beal gets dealt to the Suns, we break down the trade with the Wizards & talk about who won. There are new alcohol laws in the state of Michigan allowing for the sale of alcohol in college stadiums. We discuss how that will change the landscape of college football in this state. The RB position has been devalued in recent years. We talk reasons why & give a quick update in the NFL after voluntary OTAs have come to an end. We highlight our favorite & least favorite sports moments, from Magglio's walk off to the World Series to Robert Horry crushing our hopes for a Pistons repeat in 2005. We close the show with, "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem" & some closing thoughts.

The boys discuss the latest in the B1G, with the schedule releases of the 2024 & 2025 season, with USC & UCLA joining the conference. They talk the PGA/LIV Golf merger & Messi comes to America. They close the show with "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem" & some Closing Thoughts.

The boys breakdown the new head coaching hire for the Detroit Pistons, Monty Williams. Did they overpay & will he make a difference with this very young team? The Tigers rollercoaster of injuries keeps coming, Riley Greene & Eduardo Rodriguez off to the IL, they discuss. The NHL & NBA Finals are underway, they breakdown each series & predict who they think will take home the hardware. We kick off our new segment focusing on men's mental health & inspirational stories. We are joined by former MiLB umpire & current Ironman Athlete, Matt Cowan. He shares his inspirational weight loss journey story & talks about how it paved the way to new opportunities. We close the show with, "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem" & some Closing Thoughts.

The boys start the show off with a tribute to the brave men & women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedoms. The Tigers are back in the mix in the AL Central. Led by great play by Riley Greene & Akil Badoo, they are within striking distance of the division leading Twins. Should AJ Hinch be considered for manager of the year? DeAndre Hopkins has been cut by the Cardinals, we give our best possible landing spots. The NBA & NHL Conference Finals have gotten very interesting. We breakdown each remaining series. Karl Malone just auctioned off his prized possession, 1992 Dream Team uniforms & shoes, for a whopping $5 million. We ask Rich, who is our resident collector, if that number should've been higher. We mention some athletes who, not only played the sport, but served in the armed forces, notably, former Cardinal Pat Tillman. We bring out our new segment, Rapid Fire & close with our betting segment, "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem" & some closing thoughts.

This week we are finally joined by fellow host Rich Jasper, we discuss the NBA Draft Lottery & weather it should be the preferred way for drafting in the future. Should the Pistons keep the 5thh pick or trade for more value? We talk the latest in the search for their next head coach. Lions have been rumored to be a destination for D-Hop, would he be a good fit & someone we would ant on this team? With their recent drafting of Jack Campbell at LB, what does that mean for last year's phenom, Malcomb Rodriguez? ESPN Power Rankings came out this week & the have the Lions at 13. Is that a fair place for this up & coming team? The NBA & NHL Conference Finals are well underway. We breakdown each series & give our picks for who will advance to the next round. Who's in worse shape, MSU Football or Michigan Basketball, we give our takes. We unveil a new segment to the show, Rapid Fire!! Summer is right aound the corner, we want to know the best outdoor patios to enjoy an ice cold ginger ale!! We close the show with, "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem" & some Closing Thoughts.

Tom & JP dive into the Lions Schedule Release & talk about some of the primetime matchups for the 2023 season. What are their chances of winning the North? The Tigers have been playing better baseball as of yet. Is that enough to be optimistic or short lived? E Rod has been a great surprise to start the season, will he be a Tiger come trade deadline? NBA playoffs have moved into the Conference Finals, we talk about the upcoming series & give our picks. Ja Morant is at it again, now suspended for a second time this year for flashing a gun in an IG Live video. Is this entitlement or something more sinister? We close the show with, "Ain't My Money, Not My Money" & some Closing Thoughts.

Tom & JP breakdown the Detroit Lions draft picks & give their speculation as to who will be a player to watch in the upcoming season. They also talk about the DeAndre Swift trade & say who won that trade, & speculate why Detroit moved their star RB. NFL Draft winners/loser & surprise; which of the 4 big QB taken will have a bettr NFL career. The State of Michigan was well represented in the draft, we talk about who went where & a quick moment to mention a player drafted from Northern Michigan, Jake Witt. We grade the NFC North picks & let you know who we thing came out on top & who will be favored going into next season. We close the show with, "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem", & some closing thoughts.

The boys breakdown the latest news coming out of Allen Park with our Detroit Lions, Jameson Williams suspension & Draft speculation; We also breakdown needs & 1st Round picks for the NFC North; Who will be the Sleepers & Busts in this draft & we pick who we think will be the Offensive & Defensive R.O.Y. for 2023; Who wants Pizza!! We give our favorite places, both mom & pop & chain, & give our follower submissions from our social media campaign. We close out the show wit, "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem" & some closing thoughts.

The boys unveil their 1st Mock Draft & discuss the latest Lions offseason news, Jeff Okudah traded to Atlanta, another failure from the "previous regime". The Pistons are in the market for a new coach, we give some possible candidates to fill that role; NBA & NHL predictions; "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem" & some closing thoughts.

The boys preview the upcoming National Championship Game between SDSU & UConn & give you our picks. We breakdown the latest Lions offseason news, Marvin returns & what was Jamaal thinking? We discuss the latest news out of Ann Arbor, with the commitment of 2024 5 star QB, Jaydyn Davis & Hunter Dickinson hitting the transfer portal. What is going on with the Tigers; new dimensions at Comerica Park. We talk about who has the best burger in the D, we give our picks & talk about what our followers think. We close with our newest segment, "Ain't My Money, Not MY Problem"

Rich & Tom are now joined by JP & Drew, to discuss the latest happenings in the Detroit Lions offseason, from free agent moves to draft pick speculation. The Detroit Tigers begin the 2023 season this week, we give our expectations & does AJ Hinch deserve a free pass this season? The NCAA Tournament has been straight up MADNESS. We give our thoughts & predict who might be in the Final Four. We debut our new segment, "Ain't My Money, Not My Problem"! We give you a pick & you make money. Be on the lookout in the coming weeks as we will be joined by Detroit Lions beat writer, Dave Birkett to get the latest inside look of the Lions & who they might pick.

We are back after a few months hiatus! Rich & Tom breakdown the latest NFL Playoff action, Ben Johnson returns to the Lions, Jim Harbaugh back at home in Ann Arbor; we bring on a special guest from Reckless Speculation, Raj Mehta, to discuss the drama that is the Pac-12 & what USC is dealing with. Like & follow us on Facebook & Twitter @easyspeakcast & River City Media @RiverCityMedia,