CKIW iRADIO 76 Shows

Welcome to the 10 Season of the 129th LONGEST RUNNING Sports talk show on the 'net. Here at the DSA, we are the only Detroit Sports Talk Show not bought and paid for so we can give it to you straight! Topics discussed on tonight's show include: how about that trick or treating?, they all do it, but Michigan more than all, go NCAA somewhere, more flag football, love us some Rose Bowl, those rivalries are where in Detroit, not your city-not your playoffs, more half time for boomers, sign no 5th year options, your NFL conference, Direct TV and so much more!

Welcome to the 10 Season of the 129th LONGEST RUNNING Sports talk show on the 'net. Here at the DSA, we are the only Detroit Sports Talk Show not bought and paid for so we can give it to you straight! Topics discussed on tonight's show include: happy haunting to all of our sports fans in the NBA graveyard, cheating again at U of M, get the tiger cheating, flag football in the IOC-ick, and those ratings for the World series was found in the dumpster, that happy half time that you won's see, the worst broadcaster in sports, go Lions somewhere, those Vikes say yikes and so much more!

Welcome to the 10 Season of the 129th LONGEST RUNNING Sports talk show on the 'net. Here at the DSA, we are the only Detroit Sports Talk Show not bought and paid for so we can give it to you straight! Topics discussed on tonight's show include: forget that Ridder, our favorite Saint, no Mo from Chicago, still here Bryce?, rocking that Lamar, we kinda buying into dem Lions, hello void years, Kenny talks NFL contracts, China Green, wanna play in NY baseball world, loopy contract CEO, ick krinkly, sad Braves, go Reese!, need more than $200 mil?, a bit o' the Wings, Pistons who and so much more. See you next week!

We can't wait to go and broadcast the Canadian Nationals and there is only one man who can tell us all about it and more.Today, our guest is Korey Herman of the Grand Bend Motorplex. Topics today include: talking about what the Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend's sunsets and all things Canadian Nationals (Aug.4-6, 2023), top fuel and fuel dragsters-classes participating at the Canadian Nationals, jet cars and trucks, ticket prices, sure you can camp there, advance tickets, the history of the Canadian Nationals (CN), what Korey does at the track, how long he stays at the GBM, his favorite job at the track, following drag racing since 2 years old, famous racers that have been at GBM, being down at track level on race day, working the race day, Phil-the 70 year old employee, the long race season, 3 days of Nitro, track goes hot at?, drag racing snowmobile, what Korey does after the CN is done, Windsor Weekend, hearing the racing on the beach, gate call time, 25 year vet of GBM, Korey's '62 Plymouth, love that 1320 feet, food trucks and stand, BEER! at GBM, Saturday Night Track Walk, the firework show, no Nick, only one hour from the Blue Water Bridge to GBM, who that sponsor (it's GBM) and so much more! A genuinely nice guy, we are looking forward to this weekend to meet Mr. Herman in person at the GBM. Clearly, Mr. Herman can come back with us any time he would like. Now let's go racing!

We absolutely like guys like this. Sees a need, fills the need. Doesn't matter if you did something like this before or not, everyone is standing around with hands in their pockets until one person steps forward and takes charge. That person is our guest tonight- John-Paul Franks who is heading up the "Heads-Up Hustle" this weekend at both the Milan and the Lapeer International Dragway. Topics on tonight's show include: How Mr. Franks got involved with this event, how he decided to do a 3 day event, how to do this event with a growing family, Motor City Muscle, how Milan became the main track for this event, exactly what the Heads Up Hustle is all about, the rule book, what classes are, all of the modifications that can be done between driving and racing, NHRA safety rules for this event, let's fill all classes, what are the most popular classes running at this event, Truck Class, who can race and who can still register, Open Comp class, helmets needed for all classes, calling all motorcycles, the route between Milan and LID, driving on Woodward, 10am the track goes hot, the sponsors, exit review cards, will they go national, how to get more information about the event and so much more. This is now the time to get involved with this event. You want to be able to say to your grand-kids that you were at the very first Heads Up Hustle. Hats off to Mr. Franks and crew. This looks like it is going to be a winner for years to come...       

You see the smile and the bag of Red Frogs (they are like Swedish Fish candies) approaching, you know you are going to have a visit with the most friendly of people (ranked #67 worldwide on the friendly meter). One of the most famous drag race callers and genuinely likable persons, Alan Ward from Australia is our guest today. Some of the topics covered today include: that traveling Alan, Big Ronnie, talking good race manager, helping fellow racers get back to racing, Rock 'n' Race 2023, how you can tell if the world hasn't ended, the beautiful Claire, folks from Australia that may be visiting R'n'R, Alan Ward Tours, Alan in SD, talk slower and add them "r"s in American, Alan teaches Australian, "Americanisms", where is Alan from in Australia (AU) , how many drag strips are in AU, camels, traveling all over AU calling drag races, "you're dead a long time, live now", drag and drive, front engine dragsters, how does Alan prepare for calling a multi-day drag race, the on track heroics from last year's R'n'R, painting the verbal picture from the track, finding the Falcon Guy, Dragway 42, the famous Alan Ward pit walks, when it all starts, how Alan got involved with RnR, how Alan projects all of the fun that is on the track to the listeners, how to get in touch with Alan and so much more! "The more people I meet, the more friends I have" is the way Alan Ward approaches life. A great ambassador for drag racing anywhere in the world, we would advise you never to pass up an opportunity to listen or meet in person Alan Ward. You will never forget the fine experience...

He is nitro in human form with plaid shorts, a unique hat and a walkie-talkie that never goes silent. Our guest today is Don Moyer who is the promoter of Rock'n'Race at Dragway 42 in Ohio. Some of the topics discussed on today's show include: what is Rock'n'Race (RnR) all about, Larry Dixon, burnout and wheelie contests, big money to be had at RnR for racers this year, 10 BANDS will playing at RnR this year (and one hair band, can't wait!), food trucks a plenty including our favorite Slop Truck, 7 classes of racing this year, Bad Azz Bracket Bash, dig that jet truck,love that 1320 heads up racing (1/8 for BABB), see REAL RACING instead of a parking lot yawn, times for racing, a classic stage, car show fun run, looking for 500 cars to be at RnR, how to stretch your entertainment dollar with a $50 all-you-can-get-folks-in-your-car after 5pm on Saturday, exhibition class, where can spectators can sit, lights and power in the pits?, will Don be in the wheelie contest?, no flag girl this year, Hippie Contest, 14 and under are free!, front engine dragster, 7 classes in all, Shadowoods Race Team, Alan Ward, where to get rooms for the weekend and so much more! We like this guy. We see some of the behind the curtain scenes at RnR and Don is a promoter that busts it to make sure the show is as perfect has he can make it. We put RnR on our schedule as soon as we get the date. It is just that phenomenal. Don has an open invitation to come back on with us anytime...

He is nitro in human form with plaid shorts, unique floppy hat and a walkie-talkie that never is silent. Tonight out guest is Don Moyer, the promoter of the famous Rock'n'Race that is held annually at Dragway 42 in Ohio. Some of the topics discussed on the show include: what Rock'n'Race (RnR) is all about, Larry Dixon, bands-we have bands!, welcome the jet truck, Bad Azz Bracket Bash, gas crunch cars, $50 a car full admission on Saturday, who still has their Gremlin?, that two step rule, BIG MONEY to be had at RnR, wheelie and burn-out contest, love that 1320 at RnR, heads up racing for all (except for the Bad Azz), see real action at West Salem instead of that parking lot get together down south, 10 BIG BANDS for the weekend, a stage made out of a classic truck trailer, HAIR BAND?YES!, 7 year anniversary of RnR, the Woodstock of racing events, 500 cars to be there, exhibition class racers, racing times, power and lights in the pits?, renting campers on site, where spectators can sit,no flag starting for the show cars, our favorite Slop Truck will be there, RnR stretching your entertainment dollars, gassers, hot rods, muscle car, gas crunch, front engine center steer classes, will Don run in the wheel stand contest?,where to get rooms for the weekend, Shadowoods Race Team, directions for racers and fans, Alan Ward, hippie contest and so much more! This race is the one that we put on our schedule as a can't miss. Don puts on a phenomenal race every-single-year, He is an absolutely  amazing guest and is welcomed anytime he wants to drop by.

 He runs the club with the precision of a WWII general and with the hand of your best friend. He is one of the best communicator we have ever encountered in the world of drag racing, and that is saying alot. William Alexander of the Michigan Snowmobile Asphalt Drag Racers Association (MSADRA) is our guest tonight. Topics talked about on the show include: what the MSADRA is about, the costs of drag racing snowmobiles, fastest class in snowmobile drag racing, how to hang on at top end, racing at Mid-Michigan Motorplex, those Outlaws!, put that tank on your snowmobile, snowmobile back round of racers, the friendships and the tailgating, 16-73 ages are racing in the MSADRA, love those promods, Mike Ledford, how to line up a snowmobile on the track,chassis adjustments to make that perfect run, watch those wheelies, how to convert a snow to asphalt drag racing snowmobile, reverse engineer the new snowmobile to be able to race them on asphalt, the snowmobile market, bolt on kit for conversions, snowmobile racing classes, how to try snowmobile asphalt racing for the first time, four hour race time total for the MSADRA, list those sponsors, where MSADRA will be racing this year and so much more. Class gentleman and a strong guest, Mr. Alexander is welcomed back with us anytime...

If you are like the hundreds of thousands that go to the car shows like the Detroit Autorama each year, you will want to giver our guest today a tip'o the hat. Paul Potocki is our guest today and he is the General Manager of the ISCA (International Show Car Association) that produces shows like Autorama throughout America. Topics talked about on today's show include: 1963 ISCA began, 1953 U of D the first Detroit Autorama to raise money to build Motor City Dragway, 1961 Detroit Autorama was the first public event at Cobo Hall (before the Auto Show), mom goes to Autorama too!, those tool and die guys, Al Bergler, here comes that pin stripes on a Bridgeport, we love fabricators, Paul's show and a Mountain Dew, the big days for Tool & Die, Stecker Street, Detroit Dragway, the famous Javelin story, mom's Mustang, stripe job on Dad's ride, get that new Trans Am, where is that 455?, Wheel City, build up that 400ci, mom drives the TA, Paul the loitering ticket magnet, Chatham, 12 Mile and Gratiot, Paul's bagging talent, hanging out at Shadowoods, Tom and Jim Tignanelli then and now, name those hot rod magazines, Kustom Kars and race cars at Autorama, those wonderful move in pre and post days at Autorama, Brian Wolfe, the Riddler Award, requirements of cars that enter Autorama, "downstairs" at Autorama, Alice Cooper at Autorama, World of Wheels magazine, Shadowoods on Saturday and so much more! An absolute gem of a guest, we will have Mr. Potocki back with us again.  Stayed tuned...

One of the true great guys that represent the sport of drag racing with gusto, Steve Timoszyk is back with us for the fourth time, and we always look forward to having him with us. Topics discussed on today's show include: that drag racin' Timoszyk Syndicate, the Detroit Dragway Reunion's line-up, Mid Western Nostalgia Pro Stocks, Funny Car Chaos, wanna drive a funny car?, get that wild graduation party rolling!, nitro cars, Al Bergler, F-Troop car, how the grand marshal was picked, Great Lake Gassers, Easy Money, Milan Dragway under the lights, how smoothly the DDR is run, get them burnouts, would Steve drive a front engine dragster, 300 cars for DDR!, hero cards, sure-you can talk to the car owners at the DDR and get a pic, multi-generational fans enjoying nostalgia cars, BUGs, the difference between the DDR and the Nostalgia Nationals, how the cars are assembled for the DDR, Detroit Tiger call out, Rock 'n' Race at Dragway 42, what Steve does on race day, parking those car racing groups, the showmanship of the drivers at the DDR, Chris and the fine crew at Milan, how to get more info about DDR and so much more! We are looking forward to being at Milan Dragway this year to be broadcasting the Detroit Dragway reunion. We will be looking forward to talking with Mr. Timoszyk again either at the track or to have him back with us for his fifth time. Always a great guest!    

The clubhouse leader with a record 9 appearances on the "5:15", our special guest today is Brian Wolfe- trailblazer of 5.0 racing and now serving as the Godfather to the Ford Godzilla Engine. Topics discussed on today's show include: banana split-coming up!, that new dyno, backlogged engines in the hopper, supply line slow downs, swamping Dave with work, "vertically integrated", who does machine work any more?, US Tool and Die folks, how Brain help bridge drag racing when it needed it most, 5.0 class racing, how expensive it is to get into drag racing today, 9 second cars, reliable horsepower, Dave Radcliff, any Camaro takers at all?, let's talk Mopar and swaps, body tooling and Chrysler, RIP Sergio, Dodge and drag racing,  the Hidden Hero Jim Clark and Mustangs, driving a Camaro and..., 3x6 Ford engine, red-yellow-green at Ford, don't hide your issues, get that first "Wolfe Edition Mustang" if ever made, let's develop those new parts for the Godzilla, call 1-800 Wolfe, let's talk Cletus-what a guy!, what is coming up and cool things for the Godzilla, 6 second 1/4 mile from Wolfe, who is running Godzillas this year,  Jason/Patrick the good tuner guys, Wolfe's helpers, will Ford every put a Godzilla in a factory Mustang for the public?, Ford 460/ 429, the Hank the Deuce story, dropping by for the Dyno by and so much more! Absolutely, Brian Wolfe is one of this station's all time favorites. Mr. Wolfe will be back with us shortly with us on a new project. This is going to be fun! Stay tuned...   

We have him on every year at this same time to talk about what could possibly be the kick off of car shows of Metro Detroit East Side for the season, the Memorial Baptist Auto Show in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Our guest today is David Line, the Producer of said show. Topics today include: free t-shirts and 100 hot dogs, the RC race and set up track, home town style car show that he produces, his helpers, room for 100 cars?, did we tell you that all of this is free and so much more!

Detroit is a top level sports town with knowledgeable and passionate sports fans. So why in the hell would you want to listen to some guy in Bristol, Connecticut when we broadcast right here in Metro Detroit. Welcome to the "Detroit Sports Authorities" the only Internet sports talk show NOT bought and paid for by the pro teams! On today's show, the guys talk about: Wings screwed again by the NHL, cut out this "generational talent" junk, do you care about the NBA Draft and nobody from France please, no-risk sport betting, go Leafs-go away, Lion Superbowl Hype can stop now, 5th NFL contract, the Bears slip play, the back edge of the 2023 NFL Draft, while we are at it-ban mocks, Gordie Howe-what an ass beater!, Wings need a fighter now, if it wasn't for Jimmy D. and Scotty or Trader Jack and Daddy Rich, Vernon and Ozzie, no Mr. Lewis, does Columbus deserve an NHL team, Bishop Airport, long distant driving snacks, the Tigers and the crappy division to win, Tork and E-Rod, love that Zack and so much more!

Four time "5:15" guest Karri Anne Beebe is back with us and we are glad she is! Always thoughtful and a straight shooter with her responses, Karri is one of multi-repeating guest on the "5:15" with good reason. Some of the topics discussed on the show today include: Friday heads up racing at Milan, staying close to home this season, how her season is going, changes to the car, the costs of racing, those famous Beebe Can 'o' Cash in the backyard, challenges of getting a crew together, customer service at Milan this year, Karri's real age, another generation of drag racers, Karri the granny?, jr. dragsters, getting kids at the track, look out for that three year old, the Dragon story, fans in the pits,want to paint that car a different color, sit on Karri's seat, shout-outs, and so much more! We look forward to having Karri as a five time guest any time her schedule permits.

Welcome to the only Detroit sports talk show NOT bought and paid by any on the Detroit sports teams so we can tell you how it really is! Tonight's topics include: say about that NFL draft, why this draft blew, Mock no More, eh players-wrong position, about that Brad guy, hmmmm calling all Jalens, keep picking those injured early round picks, way not to pay Detroit pitchers and glad to see them back, he's in the best shape of his life,m about those OPS Tiger hitting list, Detroit Pistons-just why, nothing about NASCAR and so much more!

It is time for the only locally produced Detroit sports podcast NOT bought and paid for by outside influences so they can tell you how it is! Tonight, we welcome back Kenny Pocket back to Studio B and talk about such topics as: YAY, it's time for our Mock Draft for 2023 and this is who the Lions should get, gamble, gamble and GONE, rookie gets nailed for gambling and then go to LV, NFL and that gambling rule, no Mr. Carter please, do you really want to give Goff $225 mil., stop the mock, trade out of 6?, 8-1 mirage, thank God no more Mock, let's see that Red Wing Plan, "the culture", Zack Wilson, thank you Jets zzzz, no Lamarr here or there, Goff $80 mil. for 2 year extension we can do, maybe, them Leafs, the Tampa fall down, a better kinda Red Wing year, get a tough guy for the Wings please, Bert in Boston, NBA draft zzz, Cade and fall and so much more!

When we are not doing drag racing related things or programming more high performance hits of the '60 &70's for the station, it is not uncommon for staff to grab one of our classic video game consoles (CVGC) from our Studio A and start rocking. You will be able to see all of our CVGCs when we start our video podcast in a few weeks in the backround. We found REBOOT when one of our first gen XBOXs fell ill. We had a blast when we went there and decided to have the REBOOT team on with us to talk about all things CVGC. On today's show, we have Jacob, Ryan and Chubs (Chris) on with us to discuss topics including: the beginning of video classic gaming (Nintendo, Sega, Atari, Playstation, Magnavox, etc.), everyone's first video game, Kmart, R.O.B., Ryan in the hospital, McDonalds and hospital video gaming kiosks, game collectors, is it an Atari or a Sears, Wild West era of CVGC, Custer's Revenge, the best/worst game, Haze, State of Emergency, game box art, Nintendo marketing, Wii, buying a CVGC at REBOOT, no bootlegs, horror stories on fixing customer's CVGC, how REBOOT fixes consoles, what happened to SEGA, 3DO, CDI gaming, add-ons, Intellivision, how to use a CVGC on a modern television, those woodgrain CVGC, top 3 CVGC of all time, Dreamcast and Bleemcast, best/worst CVGC to work on and so much more! Great group of guys, they will be back with us in October. Stay tuned.

We like this guy. A good Eastside/Downriver man ready to hit the dusty trail in a gunslinger's search of winning drag racing payouts, no matter the cost or travel. Today, out guest is infamous John (Kramer) Quick. Topics discussed on today's show include: John's first drag race, traveling across the United States to race, laying brick, the cost of drag racing,"the Crash", No-Prep Kings, racing down south , getting sponsors, where some promoters fail terribly, that money on top, racing in the Midwest, Milan Dragway, Ubly Dragway, shout-outs, the TV show, meeting fans and yes, you can get a picture, what other class would John race if offered, drag racer that had the most impact on him, would John be a promoter one day, the chess game of drag racing and so much more! We have invited John back to be with us soon. As we said, we like this guy...

A CKiW iRADIO 76 EXCLUSIVE: Our interview with LID owner Bill Jennings. Topics include: the No-Prep Series between Onondaga Dragway and LID, The "Drag Week" with Milan Dragway and LID (so far), bringing back the "Michigan Nationals" where many of the dragstrips in Michigan come together for a "National" event at a revolving track in Michigan, the breaking news of the Court of Appeals in Michigan ruling 4/12/23 on the LID case (stay tuned) and many, many more topics from Mr. Jennings and LID.