Costa and Jansen with Heather

8:00 HOUR: Are the Cavs cooked? Are casuals engrossed in Pistons Fever?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

8:00 HOUR: Are the Cavs cooked? Are casuals engrossed in Pistons Fever?

7:00 HOUR: Does Cade Cunningham look tired? Cookie Jar

08 May 2026

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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?

08 May 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Heather goes back to school, Who did Game 2 say more about?

Cookie Jar: In honor of Pat Caputo

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss TV moms, the best thing to come out of Ohio, Pat Caputo, and more!

Are the Cavs cooked?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons took a 2-0 series lead with a 107-97 win in Game 2

Does Cade look tired?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Caller Jay is concerned watching Cunningham finish off Game 2

Encouraging Tarik Skubal news

08 May 2026

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MLB Insider Jon Heyman says Skubal's timeline to return to the mound is two months, even by conservative estimates

Heather goes back to school

08 May 2026

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Heather was invited to speak to the graduates of the Rochester Adams Class of 2026

Who did Game 2 say more about?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a near-copy of Game 1, the Pistons beat the Cavs 107-97 to take a 2-0 series lead

5/7/26 - What to watch for in tonight's Game 2, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, A.J. Hinch

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

8:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch, What to watch for in tonight's Game 2

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

07 May 2026

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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?

07 May 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Did Dianna Russini collude in the Julio Jones trade? Are the Tigers falling apart?

Are the Tigers falling apart?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Tigers dropped their 3rd straight to the lowly Red Sox in a 4-0 loss

Can a team play an A+ game?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jon and Mike Valenti disagree on how well the Pistons played in Game 1

Dear Jon: Paying for college

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jon gives advice on a college degree, date night, and a flower garden

Antonio from Shelby Township tries the Two Grand Slam

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do better than Antonio in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

What to look for in Game 2 of Pistons-Cavs

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Detroit looks to take a 2-0 series lead

A.J. Hinch: "We should throw strikes"

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A.J. Hinch joins us to talk about how the Tigers can get out of their funk, Framber Valdez's suspension, and Tarik Skubal's arm surgery

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

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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? Co...

9:00 HOUR: The Pistons are back to looking like the 1-seed, Heather delivers the news

06 May 2026

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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

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

06 May 2026

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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

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After missing the playoffs for one season, the Maple Leafs have the inside track on drafting Penn State's Gavin McKenna

Caller Adam: Throw at their neck for reading your pitches

06 May 2026

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Caller Adam has an insane take on how to dispense baseball justice

Did A.J. Hinch leave Framber Valdez out to dry?

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valdez set off a benches-clearing altercation when he plunked Trevor Story

What's the best thing you saw in Game 1? Pt 2

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion about the Pistons' 111-101 win over the Cavs

What's the best thing you saw in Game 1? Pt 1

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons beat the Cavs 111-101 to take a 1-0 series lead

5/5/26 - Costa is torn, Jon Morosi, Two Grand Slam, What makes a great Mexican restaurant?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

05 May 2026

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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

05 May 2026

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8:00 HOUR: What makes a great Mexican restaurant? Jon discovers a nickname for the Pistons

7:00 HOUR: Jon Morosi, Two Grand Slam

05 May 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Jon Morosi, Two Grand Slam

6:00 HOUR: Who is hurt most by Tarik Skubal's injury? Costa is torn

05 May 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Who is hurt most by Tarik Skubal's injury? Costa is torn

Jon Morosi: "It changes their season"

05 May 2026

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MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins us to talk about Tarik Skubal's elbow surgery, Kevin McGonigle's addition to the Tigers lineup, and a charity event thi...

Costa is torn

05 May 2026

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Jim can't tell which advantages will win out in the playoff series between the Cavs and Pistons

Costa tries to talk Tigers fans off the ledge

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tarik Skubal is expected to miss several months to remove a loose body in his pitching elbow

Jon has never heard of this shorthand nickname for the Pistons before

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jon got confused when we previewed the Pistons-Cavaliers series

George from Clinton Township attempts the Two Grand Slam

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do as well as George in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

What makes a great Mexican restaurant? Pt 2

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion on Cinco de Mayo

What makes a great Mexican restaurant? Pt 1

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, Costa gave Jansen a recommendation that Jon did not enjoy

Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: How the Pistons erased a 3-1 deficit against Orlando

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the perspective of the Pistons becoming only the 15th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit. We analyze the mental toughness re...

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

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons walloped the Magic in Game 7

The biggest comebacks all-time in sports

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons rallied from a 24-point deficit in Game 6 to stave off elimination

What did the Pistons learn this series? Pt 2

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion after the Pistons advanced past the Orlando Magic

What did the Pistons learn this series? Pt 1

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons came back from a 3-1 series deficit to defeat the Magic in Game 7

Which Tigers injury is the most concerning?

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gleyber Torres joined Will Vest, Javy Baez, and Casey Mize on the injured list

Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Taking Stock of Up-and-Down Start. And is it Max Clark Time??

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Tigers are 16-16 entering May. Have they been better or worse than you expected so far? And with injuries piling up in the outfield, is it time to...

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

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

01 May 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Cookie Jar

6:00 HOUR: Red Wings misery round-up, Nay or Neigh

01 May 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Red Wings misery round-up, Nay or Neigh

Are the Tigers better or worse than you thought they would be?

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Tigers are 16-16 at the end of April

Cookie Jar: Bugs Bunny Day

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss $10 per push-up, the Pistons, cartoon characters, and more!

Costa's hockey misery round-up

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jim goes around the Stanley Cup Playoffs to see just how bad it is for Red Wings fans

Nay or Neigh

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are these names of horses running in the Kentucky Derby, or just made up by Gov and Greg?

What will be the Pistons headline Monday morning?

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons must win Game 6 tonight in order to force a Game 7 on Sunday against the Magic

4/30/26 - Readjusting the Detroit Jansen Power Rankings, Cade apparently didn't silence all of his doubters, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

9:00 HOUR: Are you a hoper or a believer? Heather gives us the news

8:00 HOUR: Did Cade quiet the doubters?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

8:00 HOUR: Did Cade quiet the doubters?

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

30 Apr 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

6:00 HOUR: Readjusting the Detroit Jansen Power Rankings, Criticism of Cade Cunningham today?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

6:00 HOUR: Readjusting the Detroit Jansen Power Rankings, Criticism of Cade Cunningham today?

Cade Cunningham is still getting criticism today? Pt 2

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion about Cunningham's detractors despite a 45-point effort in Game 5

Cade Cunningham is still getting criticism today? Pt 1

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Despite scoring 45 points in an elimination game, some fans are pointing out Cunningham's detriments

Casey from Detroit: Cade "doesn't have that dawg in him"

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cade Cunningham scored a playoff franchise-record 45 points in a Game 5 win against the Magic

Dear Jon: Long distance

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jon gives advice on situations involving a long distance relationship, kids tv, and a failing marriage

Tales from Brendan's hoopin' days

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan gives his take on the Duren/Carter/Reese situation

Andrew from Romeo attempts the Two Grand Slam

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew goes for 2k, and Jon gives us a great drop

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?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

9:00 HOUR: Do you feel better about the Lions off-season? Do the Pistons still have a chance to win this series?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

6:00 HOUR: Call up Clark? Jon's Off-Season NFL Power Surge

Are the Lions the best team in the NFC North?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After the draft, Jim thinks the Lions are the team to beat in the division

Once again, is it time for the Tigers to call up Max Clark?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Tigers sustained two significant injuries in last night's loss to the Braves

Did Heather game an extra vacation day?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Heather was expected back yesterday, but missed the deadline to check her luggage

Did the Lions make the right call on these two player options?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Lions picked up the 5th-year option on Jahmyr Gibbs, but declined that of Jack Campbell

Jon's Off-Season Power Surge

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jon ranks the six best teams in the NFL after the draft

What is the "kitchen sink" for the Pistons?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons face a do-or-die Game 5 tonight at LCA

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?

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do better than Jason in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

Vrabel-Russini prop bet odds

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Costa shares a list of 13 prop bets from BetOnline

Magnetic balls? Really?

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Caller Tony's conspiracy theory comes out of nowhere

What's the worst part about last night's Pistons loss? Pt 2

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion after the Pistons' ugly Game 4 loss

What's the worst part about last night's Pistons loss? Pt 1

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons held the Magic to 33% shooting but still fell in an ugly Game 4

Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Recapping the 2026 draft

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The hosts of 97.1 The Ticket offer their mixed reviews of the Lions' draft performance and question whether the front office did enough to address the...

4/27/26 - One word to describe the Lions' draft, Are the Pistons toast? Monday OverreactJims, A 2027 Mock Draft

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

6:00 HOUR: One word to describe the Lions' draft, Are the Pistons toast?

Are the Pistons toast?

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons face a must-win Game 4 tonight in Orlando

Did you not like what the Lions did in the draft?

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people liked what the Lions did this weekend, but there are some detractors

One word to describe the Lions' 2026 draft class, Pt 2

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion after the 2026 NFL Draft

One word to describe the Lions' 2026 draft class, Pt 1

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Both Jim and Jon came away impressed with what the Lions did this weekend

Monday OverreactJims: Post-Draft Edition

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Costa shares his weekend takeaways from the entire sports world

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Reactions To The Blake Miller Pick

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Best Of Lions centers around the Lions' selection of Clemson OT Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in this year's draft.

4/24/26 - A Jansen-approved selection, Reacting to the Yzer-presser, NFL Draft Round 1 Review, Cookie Jar

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

4/24/26 - A Jansen-approved selection, Reacting to the Yzer-presser, NFL Draft Round 1 Review, Cookie Jar