Costa and Jansen with Heather
Episodes
5/21/26 - Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, A.J. Hinch
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
5/21/26 - Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, A.J. Hinch
9:00 HOUR: Do you have a rooting interest remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Heather's news
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: Do you have a rooting interest remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch, A very bad idea for college football
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch, A very bad idea for college football
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: A Wemby vs. Ohtani update, Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football?
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: A Wemby vs. Ohtani update, Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football?
Dear Jon: Moving in together
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jon gives advice on a stinky rental car, when to move in with a partner, and an immature friend
Stanley Cup playoff rooting interest
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're down to the last four teams vying for the Stanley Cup
Todd from Plymouth tries the Two Grand Slam
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you do better than Todd in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?
Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football? Pt 3
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion about Tony Petitti's idea for an expanded model
Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football? Pt 2
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion about the Big Ten Commissioner's expanded playoff idea
Would a 24-team playoff ruin college football? Pt 1
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti proposed an expanded playoff model
A.J. Hinch: Badly in need of a win
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A.J. Hinch joins us about the Tigers' slump, why he decides to bat Riley Greene where he does, and another Tarik Skubal update
5/20/26 - What stood out from the Trajan Langdon press conference? Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down, Is Wemby the current MVP across all of sports? Have you given up on the Tigers?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
5/20/26 - What stood out from the Trajan Langdon press conference? Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down, Is Wemby the current MVP across all of sports? Have you...
9:00 HOUR: What can generate a spark for the Tigers? Heather's news
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: What can generate a spark for the Tigers? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: Is Wemby the MVP in all of sports right now? Trajan Langdon made it sound like Jalen Duren will be back next season
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Is Wemby the MVP in all of sports right now? Trajan Langdon made it sound like Jalen Duren will be back next season
7:00 HOUR: Are you giving up on the Tigers? Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Are you giving up on the Tigers? Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers have dropped 12 of their last 14, Two things that stood out from Trajan Langdon's press conference
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers have dropped 12 of their last 14, Two things that stood out from Trajan Langdon's press conference
Do you have a rooting interest in the Eastern Conference Finals?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Knicks mounted a huge comeback to beat the Cavs in Game 1
Have you given up on the Tigers?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Tigers' slide continued with a 4-3 loss to Cleveland
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim and Jon run through a listener-created list of players for their approval to join the Pistons
What did you take away from Trajan Langdon's press conference?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Langdon met with the media after the Pistons were bounced from the playoffs
Who is the most valuable player in sports to start a franchise with?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Costa continues to be amazed by Victor Wembanyama's 41-point, 24-rebound effort in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals
5/20/26 - A history lesson for the Pistons, What to do with Jalen Duren? Two Grand Slam, Which loss was more embarrassing?
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
5/20/26 - A history lesson for the Pistons, What to do with Jalen Duren? Two Grand Slam, Which loss was more embarrassing?
9:00 HOUR: What should the Pistons do this offseason? Heather gives the news
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: What should the Pistons do this offseason? Heather gives the news
8:00 HOUR: Was signing Framber Valdez a mistake? Do you want Jalen Duren back?
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Was signing Framber Valdez a mistake? Do you want Jalen Duren back?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Which loss was more embarrassing?
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Which loss was more embarrassing?
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers' slide continues, A history lesson for the Pistons
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers' slide continues, A history lesson for the Pistons
What to do with Jalen Duren? Pt 2
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to talk about the Pistons' off-season plan
What to do with Jalen Duren? Pt 1
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How the Pistons deal with Duren's impending free agency is their top priority in the offseason
A history lesson for the Pistons
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim uses a recent example of a playoff flame-out to warn the Pistons about signing Jalen Duren to a big contract
Chris from Harrison Township takes on the Two Grand Slam
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you do better than Chris in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?
What was the more embarrassing playoff loss?
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim and Jon compare the Pistons Game 7 no-show to the Lions playoff loss to the Commanders
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Why the Pistons' Game 7 humiliation is exactly what they needed
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts break down the Detroit Pistons' brutal Game 7 elimination, arguing that the blowout was a necessary reality check to expose their critical r...
5/18/26 - Pistons Playoff Post-Mortem
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
5/18/26 - Pistons Playoff Post-Mortem
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: 2026 Schedule Reactions
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Best Of Lions focuses on each show's reaction to the release of the 2026 schedule in their own way.
5/15/26 - Jim and Jon each play the Schedule Game, What's the "go-to" Lions road trip? Who is under the most pressure in Game 6? Cookie Jar
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
5/15/26 - Jim and Jon each play the Schedule Game, What's the "go-to" Lions road trip? Who is under the most pressure in Game 6? Cookie Jar
9:00 HOUR: Heather's news, Gov's way-too-early 2027 Mock Lions Schedule
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: Heather's news, Gov's way-too-early 2027 Mock Lions Schedule
8:00 HOUR: Who is under the most pressure in Game 6? What to like and not like about the Lions schedule
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Who is under the most pressure in Game 6? What to like and not like about the Lions schedule
7:00 HOUR: Jon's turn at the Schedule Game, Cookie Jar
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Jon's turn at the Schedule Game, Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers get swept in the Big Apple, Jim plays the Schedule Game
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers get swept in the Big Apple, Jim plays the Schedule Game
Cookie Jar: The most iconic song opening ever
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss West Side vs. Up North, song intros, famous high school alumni, and more
Jon's Schedule Game
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now it's Jon's turn to go game-by-game to predict the Lions 2026 regular season record
Jim's Schedule Game
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Costa goes game-by-game to predict the Lions' 2026 regular season record
What's the go-to Lions road game in 2026?
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Outside of the divisional games and an expensive ticket in Buffalo, there doesn't seem to be a lot of great options
Likes and Dislikes of the 2026 Lions schedule
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL revealed the full schedule for all 32 teams last night
Who faces the most pressure in tonight's Game 6?
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pistons face elimination tonight in Cleveland
Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Did the refs decide Game 5?
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a fired-up reaction to the Detroit Pistons' Game 5 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The hosts on 97.1 The Ticket pull no punches as they...
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
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The refs, Cade, J.B., Duren, Tobias, and more are all under the microscope after last night's Game 5 loss
Have we crossed the rubicon with Jalen Duren?
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Duren sat most of the 4th quarter and overtime in last night's lost to the Cavaliers
Dear Jon: Peeing in the pool
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jon gives advice on a proposal spot, mowing a neighbor's lawn, and peeing in the pool
Is last night's collapse on Cade Cunningham?
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After scoring 39 points in a losing effort, some fans still point the finger at Cunningham
Did the Pistons blow it, or did the refs steal it?
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pistons lost 117-113 in overtime to the Cavaliers
Rob from Brighton tries the Two Grand Slam
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you do better than Rob in today's edition of 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?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: Lions Dream Schedule Mad-Libs, Power Surge or Power Trip?
Gov's 2026 Mock Lions Schedule
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gov predicts who the Lions will be playing each of the 18 weeks of the NFL season
Is it too early to declare the Tigers sellers?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Tigers were clobbered 10-2 by the Mets last night
Lions Dream Schedule Mad-Libs
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jon and Jim share who they would like to see the Lions play Week 1, on Sunday Night Football, on Monday Night Football, on Thanksgiving, and Week 18
The most frustrating Detroit athletes of all-time
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion about the struggles of Jalen Duren and Jack Flaherty in a historical sense
Which athlete is more frustrating: Jalen Duren or Jack Flaherty?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Both have had maddening months
Emergency Cookie Jar: Power vs. Water, Pt 2
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We continue on which would be a greater inconvenience to be without for two weeks
Emergency Cookie Jar: Power vs. Water, Pt 1
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The situation in Oakland County demanded an emergency Cookie Jar
Who Karen'd who?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jon's trip to Disney was highlighted by an argument he had with an employee over a water slide
Who wins tonight's Game 5 and why?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pistons and Cavaliers square off in a pivotal Game 5
Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Reaction to Game 4 loss vs. Cavs
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts of Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show pull no punches as they criticize Jalen Duren's recent performance and debate wha...
5/12/26 - Costa's three reasons the Pistons lost Game 4, Another Lions schedule leak, Two Grand Slam, A blind ranking for Heather
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pistons lost 112-103 in Cleveland, knotting the series at 2
Stoney's blind rankings for Heather
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stoney has Heather rank 10 non-chocolate candies
The newest old bit in sports
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stoney got off on a tangent while looking for Lions-Bills tickets on the secondary market
Costa: The Pistons have to play the game
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
J.B. Bickerstaff talked about the free throw discrepancy in Game 4
Matt from Pinckney takes a shot at the Two Grand Slam
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you do better than Matt in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?
We have another leak
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lions will play at the Bills in Week 2 of the 2026 season
What went wrong for the Pistons in Game 4?
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points as the Cavs evened up the series with Detroit
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?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion ahead of tonight's Game 4 in Cleveland
Did Game 3 change your series outlook? Pt 1
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Cavs got back into the series with a 116-109 win over the Pistons in Game 3
NBA WTFs
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's NBA Draft Lottery highlighted two perplexing NBA trades
Stoney's wedding conundrum
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stoney was watching the 4th quarter of Game 3 before a wedding he attended
Tigers: Hope or Nope?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Tigers have never reached the postseason with a 40-game start as poor as the one they've had this year
What do NIL donors get out of it?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stoney took a quick detour after NC State's commencement speaker gifted the class the cost of their final year of education
Best of Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Skubal injury reaction
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
97.1 The Ticket presents a selection of conversations about the Tigers during the past week from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Sh...
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Can the Pistons really shoot their way to a title?
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Detroit Pistons take a dominant 2-0 series lead over Cleveland behind historic three-point shooting and stifling defense on a struggling James Har...
5/8/26 - Heather goes back to high school, Cookie Jar, Are the Cavs cooked? An encouraging Tarik Skubal update
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: An encouraging Tarik Skubal update, Heather gives us the news