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Jim Costa and former Lions & Wolverines offensive lineman Jon Jansen, along with co-host Heather Park, talk Detroit sports the way fans do: honest, passionate, and straight to the point. From Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and Pistons talk to college football and the biggest stories around sports, Costa & Jansen with Heather brings strong opinions, insider interviews and plenty of laughs along the way. Full episodes and highlights drop weekday mornings, Monday through Friday.
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Costa & Jansen begin this week's Best Of The Lions with their thoughts on how the Lions need to approach addressing their O-Line issues in this year's draft. Then, Karsch & Anderson and Valenti & Rico question the usage of 1-year deals from Brad Holmes.
Jim and Jon are back with Red Wings, Pistons, Michigan and Michigan State all notching wins on Thursday. But the feel-good Friday is hampered somewhat by the uncertainty surrounding Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung. What does it mean for the Pistons with the playoffs approaching? Can they win a first-round series without him, if they have to?
There's a lot to cover on Day 2 of the NCAA Tournament. Jim and Jon begin things by celebrating a nice win for the Red Wings over Montreal. The Pistons also took care of business, in their first game since it was announced Cade Cunningham would miss some time due to a collapsed lung. Last but not least, the Wolverines and Michigan State each notched comfortable wins in the Round of 64.
The conversation continues with a reflection on Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung, and what it means for the Pistons with the playoffs on the horizon. The news broke toward the end of yesterday's show. How are you feeling after sleeping on it for a night? The uncertainty has the guys feeling uneasy.
Jim and Jon spin Cade's injury in a different direction: the most impactful in the history of Detroit sports? Jahvid Best, Kirby Joseph, Reggie Brown, Matt Anderson, Grant Hill, and Aidan Hutchinson enter the conversation.
The guys continue the discussion about Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung, and what it means for the Pistons' outlook for the postseason, depending on when their All-Star guard returns. Can they win a first-round series without Cade, if they have to? Jim thinks they should be able to.
The show opens with elation over the start of the NCAA Tournament, today at noon ET. Are you playing hooky? The guys think it has to be one of the least productive work days of the year. Plus, talking Lions remaining options in free agency. Things take a more serious turn with the breaking news that Cade Cunningham will be out at least a couple weeks due to a collapsed lung.
The NCAA Tournament Round of 64 officially tips off today at noon ET. Jim and Jon are relishing the "gluttony" of overdosing on the barrage of college hoops. The guys and Heather reveal their brackets and picks.
The guys and Heather discuss calling out "sick" to watch March Madness. Is it overkill to tell your boss that you have explosive diarrhea to get out of work? Plus, if you live with your parents after college, is it OK to bring a girl home?
Jim and Jon discuss a handful of players the Lions could target in free agency. Jon critiques Rory McIlroy's Masters menu. More on living with parents after college.
Jim and Jon react in real time to the news of Pistons star Cade Cunningham being sidelined for at least a couple weeks due to a collapsed lung. What does it mean for the team's final regular-season games, and its postseason hopes?
Cost & Jansen break down the latest NFL mock draft and the Detroit Lions' strategy for securing their offensive line. They also explore why some Detroit fans are souring on Tigers’ ace Tarik Skubal due to his contract status and limited participation in the World Baseball Classic.
The Detroit sports community debates whether Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal's recent decisions reflect a "soft" competitive edge or standard modern pitching management. The discussion centers on Skubal’s limited usage during the WBC and the influence of his agent, Scott Boras.
Costa & Jansen examine the growing disconnect between Detroit fans and Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal, questioning whether his limited availability during key games and contract status signal a lack of long-term commitment. Additionally, the show provides a detailed breakdown of the latest NFL mock draft and its implications for the Detroit Lions' roster strategy.
The Detroit Lions' draft strategy is under the microscope as analysts debate whether the team should trade up to secure a top offensive tackle like Monroe Freeling or remain at pick 17 to address other roster needs.
Costa & Jansen weigh the benefits of drafting high-caliber tackles like Blake Miller against the optics of Skubal’s recent participation decisions and looming free agency.
Jim and Jon discuss potential underdog stories as the NCAA Tournament draws near. Are the coming weeks the best point in the sports calendar? Plus, how would you rank Detroit's sports teams by popularity, and why you shouldn't pick the Wolverines in your office bracket!
The show begins with Jim and Jon examining potential Cinderella stories for the upcoming NCAA tournament, highlighting underdogs like Santa Clara, High Point, and Hawaii, while also discussing the impact of NIL on team continuity. The program also touches on the Red Wings' critical victory over Calgary and the felony drug charges facing Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway.
Jim and Jon explore the strategies and superstitions surrounding picking local favorites like Michigan and Michigan State in NCAA bracket pools. The conversation also shifts to NFL free agency "overreactJims" and a debate on whether March is truly the best time of year for sports.
Jim and Jon debate the pecking order of Detroit sports teams, ranking the Lions first and the Tigers second while discussing how factors like player relatability and league popularity affect fan engagement. The guys also analyze the Red Wings' recent victory over the Calgary Flames and weighs the strategic value of choosing Michigan as a Cinderella story in NCAA brackets.
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why censor swearing? its a podcast
what's going on with this recently? sounds like they're recording underwater