Costa and Jansen with Heather
Episodes
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Brian Branch's Rough Week + Lions-Bucs Preview
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Costa & Jansen kick off this week's Best of the Lions asking if Detroit has a Brian Branch problem. Plus, Karsch & Anderson and Valenti & Rico also ge...
Tampa has a long injury list like the Lions - But that hasn’t stopped them | '4th Down in the Motor City'
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): We take a hard look at the surging, 5-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by MVP-caliber Baker Mayfiel...
10/17/25 - Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are reportedly separated by $250-million, Week 8 Picks, Should New York help the video review process? Cookie Jar
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/17/25 - Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are reportedly separated by $250-million, Week 8 Picks, Should New York help the video review process? Cookie ...
9:00 HOUR: Can NFL replay be tweaked?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: Can NFL replay be tweaked?
8:00 HOUR: Can the Tigers make up a quarter-billion dollar gap? Are MSU fans hoping to get blown out?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Can the Tigers make up a quarter-billion dollar gap? Are MSU fans hoping to get blown out?
7:00 HOUR: Should New York get involved in the replay process? Cookie Jar
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Should New York get involved in the replay process? Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: There's a wide gap between Skubal and the Tigers, Week 8 Picks
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: There's a wide gap between Skubal and the Tigers, Week 8 Picks
Cookie Jar: The official food of Halloween (other than candy)
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss random Detroit sports athletes, how many chicken tenders should come in a basket, and another F/M/K Halloween candy edition
Should New York get involved with Instant Replay?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Campbell was told that New York helped the officiating crew overturn a Lions touchdown, which is not the proper protocol
A mere $250-million reportedly separates Tarik Skubal and the Tigers
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball insider Jon Heyman reports the two sides are very far apart
Are MSU fans apathetic?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entering Bloomington as 26.5-pt underdogs, Michigan State was omitted from this week's picks
The Picks: Week 8
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 8 of The Picks
10/17/25 - Thursday Touchdown, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Ross Tucker
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/17/25 - Thursday Touchdown, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Ross Tucker
9:00 HOUR: Another job for Jon? Heather's news
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: Another job for Jon? Heather's news
8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker joins us, Is Jonathan Smith not long for East Lansing?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker joins us, Is Jonathan Smith not long for East Lansing?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
6:00 HOUR: The Wings win again, Thursday Touchdown
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: The Wings win again, Thursday Touchdown
Dear Jon: Organized Chaos
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon gives advice on issues involving organized chaos, her first time, mom or dad, and asking for a raise
Jonathan Smith: Dead man walking?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could Jonathan Smith not be long for East Lansing?
Thursday Touchdown: False Flags
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gov peppers Jim and Jon with seven topics across college and pro football
Derek from Chesterfield attempts the Two Grand Slam
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you do better than Derek in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?
Would James Franklin be a good fit for MSU?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Michigan State were to move on from Jonathan Smith, would the recently-fired Franklin be an option?
Ross Tucker previews Lions-Bucs
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Tucker joins us to talk about the overturned touchdown in Kansas City and to preview the Lions' Monday Night matchup against the Buccaneers
With Brian Branch out, the Detroit Lions must look within and move forward | '4th Down in the Motor City'
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): The consequences are clear: Brian Branch is out for one game. Hear from Dan Campbell on his p...
10/15/25 - Alex Bregman opts out, Jon's Week 7 Power Surge, Dan Campbell, Is there a real NFL conspiracy?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/15/25 - Alex Bregman opts out, Jon's Week 7 Power Surge, Dan Campbell, Is there a real NFL conspiracy?
9:00 HOUR: Are you questioning the integrity of the NFL?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: Are you questioning the integrity of the NFL?
8:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell joins us, Did he just uncover an NFL conspiracy?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell joins us, Did he just uncover an NFL conspiracy?
7:00 HOUR: Michigan's biggest concern, Should the Tigers pursue Alex Bregman again?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Michigan's biggest concern, Should the Tigers pursue Alex Bregman again?
6:00 HOUR: Alex Bregman opts out, Jon's NFL Power Surge
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: Alex Bregman opts out, Jon's NFL Power Surge
Jim learns what a merkin is
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather's news on Kim Kardashian's new line of g-string thongs
Is the NFL really trying to cover up a conspiracy? Pt 2
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion about the Lions' opening drive touchdown being overturned
Is the NFL really trying to cover up a conspiracy? Pt 1
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Campbell confirmed to us that an official told him that the crew got league assistance to overturn a Lions touchdown
Michigan's biggest concern following the loss to USC
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon shares what was going through his mind on his long flight home from Los Angeles
Jon's NFL Power Surge: Week 7
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon ranks the top 6 teams in the NFL
Should the Tigers pursue Alex Bregman in free agency (again)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Sox third baseman opted out of his contract and will be a free agent this offseason
Dan Campbell confirms penalty that overturned touchdown came from the league
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Campbell joins us to recap what went wrong against the Chiefs and to preview the upcoming matchup with the Bucs
10/14/25 - GregPom, Do the Tigers HAVE to trade Tarik Skubal this offseason? Two Grand Slam, Is Brian Branch's behavior a problem?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/14/25 - GregPom, Do the Tigers HAVE to trade Tarik Skubal this offseason? Two Grand Slam, Is Brian Branch's behavior a problem?
9:00 HOUR: What is Tarik Skubal's future in Detroit? Are fans turning on Brian Branch?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: What is Tarik Skubal's future in Detroit? Are fans turning on Brian Branch?
8:00 HOUR: Is Brian Branch's behavior concerning? Heather delivers the news
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Is Brian Branch's behavior concerning? Heather delivers the news
7:00 HOUR: Do the Tigers HAVE to trade Tarik Skubal this offseason? Two Grand Slam
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Do the Tigers HAVE to trade Tarik Skubal this offseason? Two Grand Slam
6:00 HOUR: Takeaways from the Harris/Hinch press conference, Week 8 of GregPom
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: Takeaways from the Harris/Hinch press conference, Week 8 of GregPom
GregPom, Week 8: Unhitching the wagon
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg ranks the top 12 teams in college football
Is Brian Branch's behavior concerning?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Branch has been suspended for the Lions' Monday Night clash with the Bucs, pending appeal
Takeaways from the Hinch/Harris end-of-sason press conference
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch addressed the media following the Tigers' exit from the postseason
Costa: The Tigers have to trade Tarik Skubal this offseason
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Tigers' ace will becoming an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season
Spencer from Flint takes on the Two Grand Slam
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you do better than Spencer in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?
Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Monday Reactions to Loss vs. Chiefs
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best reactions to the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show.
10/13/25 - Why did the Lions lose? Monday OverreactJims, Who gets the blame for the Tigers' season ending? T.J. Lang joins us
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/13/25 - Why did the Lions lose? Monday OverreactJims, Who gets the blame for the Tigers' season ending? T.J. Lang joins us
9:00 HOUR: T.J. Lang joins us in-studio
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: T.J. Lang joins us in-studio
8:00 HOUR: Who gets the blame for the Tigers' season ending? Caller John has $1,000 bucks for our "Big Boy"
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Who gets the blame for the Tigers' season ending? Caller John has $1,000 bucks for our "Big Boy"
7:00 HOUR: Monday OverreactJims, One caller starts bringing out conspiracy theories
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Monday OverreactJims, One caller starts bringing out conspiracy theories
6:00 HOUR: Lions overall reaction, Why did they lose?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: Lions overall reaction, Why did they lose?
John in Allen Park sees no way the Lions win the Super Bowl
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's got $1,000, big boy
Monday OverreactJims: NFL MVP Baker Mayfield
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Costa shares his takeaways from the weekend
Best Interviews On 97.1 The Ticket: October 6-10
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best interviews this week from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show. Hear from Dan Campbell, Jared Goff, Todd McLellan, and Ros...
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Are You Enjoying The Lions Ride?, Lions Making Moves, And More!
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Best Of Lions, Costa & Jansen ask whether you're enjoying the ride that the Lions have taken us on. Plus, Karsch & Anderson break down ...
Reliving Zach McKinstry's Journey From The Dodgers, To The Cubs, To These Tigers | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Tigers' third baseman Zach McKinstry has landed as a key part of his team's postseason equation heading...
10/11/25 - The Red Wings begin with a thud, Week 7 Picks, Cookie Jar, Does Scott Harris win if the Tigers win tonight?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/11/25 - The Red Wings begin with a thud, Week 7 Picks, Cookie Jar, Does Scott Harris win if the Tigers win tonight?
9:00 HOUR: Does Scott Harris win if the Tigers win? Heather delivers the news
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: Does Scott Harris win if the Tigers win? Heather delivers the news
8:00 HOUR: Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings hodgepodge
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings hodgepodge
7:00 HOUR: Fans still want to react to the Red Wings' home opener, Cookie Jar
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Fans still want to react to the Red Wings' home opener, Cookie Jar
6:00 HOUR: The Wings kick off their Centennial season with a thud, Week 7 Picks
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: The Wings kick off their Centennial season with a thud, Week 7 Picks
The Picks: Week 7
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Costa and Gov are tied for first as we get deeper into October
Cookie Jar: Vampire or Werewolf?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss what to cook in an air fryer, Tigers vs. Lions, an F/M/K candy edition, and more!
Best of Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Tigers Force Game 5; Now, Can They Win It?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best reactions to the Tigers' Game 4 win from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show. Plus, looking ahead to Game 5
10/9/25 - The Tigers stay alive, Thursday Touchdown, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/9/25 - The Tigers stay alive, Thursday Touchdown, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon
9:00 HOUR: Will the Tigers get it done in Seattle? Dear Jon
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: Will the Tigers get it done in Seattle? Dear Jon
8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker previews Lions-Chiefs, Jim's Red Wings Disco
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker previews Lions-Chiefs, Jim's Red Wings Disco
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Your favorite moment from Game 4
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Your favorite moment from Game 4
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers aren't dead yet, Thursday Touchdown
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers aren't dead yet, Thursday Touchdown
Costa does a Double-Digit Red Wings Disco
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Costa predicts the Red Wings to miss the playoffs for the tenth straight year
Dear Jon: Halloween candy
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon gives advices on situations involving Halloween treats, long distance relationships, random dudes, and becoming a writer
Not dead yet
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Tigers staved off elimination with a 9-3 win over the Mariners
The biggest moment from yesterday's Tigers win
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Tigers stayed alive with a 9-3 win in Game 4 of the ALDS
Thursday Touchdown: Pick one fantasy trade
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gov peppers Jim and Jon with seven topics across college and pro football
Alex in Ferndale tries the Two Grand Slam
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you do better than Alex in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?
Ross Tucker joins us to preview Week 7 of the NFL
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Tucker joins us to preview Week 7 of the NFL
10/9/25 - Tiger fan burnout, Todd McLellan, Jon's Week 6 NFL Power Surge
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/9/25 - Tiger fan burnout, Todd McLellan, Jon's Week 6 NFL Power Surge
9:00 HOUR: More reaction to the Tigers' poor Game 3 performance, Jon's Week 6 Power Surge
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: More reaction to the Tigers' poor Game 3 performance, Jon's Week 6 Power Surge
8:00 HOUR: Are Tigers fans burned out?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Are Tigers fans burned out?
7:00 HOUR: Todd McLellan joins us, Heather gives us the news
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Todd McLellan joins us, Heather gives us the news
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers stink up Comerica Park
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: The Tigers stink up Comerica Park
Jon's NFL Power Surge: Week 6
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon ranks the NFL's top six
Todd McLellan - "They earned their way onto the roster"
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Todd McLellan joins us to talk about the Red Wings' youth movement, missing the playoffs not being good enough, and the goals for early in the season
Terrion Arnold: “out for a long time”. How will the Lions defense respond? | '4th Down in the Motor City'
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): The Lions are 4-1, but the injury bug is biting hard again. We bring you updates on the growin...
10/7/25 - GregPom, Two Grand Slam, Dan Campbell, A.J. Hinch
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/7/25 - GregPom, Two Grand Slam, Dan Campbell, A.J. Hinch
9:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch joins us, Heather gives us the news
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9:00 HOUR: A.J. Hinch joins us, Heather gives us the news
8:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell joins us, Are you confident or concerned heading into Game 3?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell joins us, Are you confident or concerned heading into Game 3?
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Where's the Tigers playoff buzz?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Where's the Tigers playoff buzz?
6:00 HOUR: Are you enjoying the ride with the Lions? GregPom
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6:00 HOUR: Are you enjoying the ride with the Lions? GregPom
Are you enjoying the ride with the Lions?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have gotten plenty of listener feedback this week discounting the Lions' 4-1 start
Game 3: Confident or concerned? Pt 2
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion previewing Game 3 of Tigers-Mariners
Game 3: Confident or concerned? Pt 1
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How are Tigers fans feeling ahead of today's Game 3 against Seattle?
GregPom, Week 7: Big questions will be answered
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg ranks the top 12 teams in college football
Cory from Livonia takes on the Two Grand Slam
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you do better than Cory in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?
A.J. Hinch: "Come and enjoy it"
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A.J. Hinch joins us ahead of Tuesday's pivotal Game 3 against the Mariners
Dan Campbell: "Make sure your head's on straight and calm the hell down"
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Campbell joins us to talk about the injuries in the secondary, Manu playing at left tackle, and coaching at Arrowhead Stadium
Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Coming Home All Tied Up
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket, The Valenti Show, Cost & Jansen w Heather and Karsch & Anderson talk through their confi...
Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Monday reactions to Week 5 win over Bengals
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best conversations about the Lions' beatdown of Cincinnati from Costa and Jansen with Heather, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show. Are the Li...
10/7/25 - Are the Lions the best team in the NFC? Are you feeling positive or negative about the Tigers' split in Seattle? Monday OverreactJims, T.J. Lang in-studio
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10/7/25 - Are the Lions the best team in the NFC? Are you feeling positive or negative about the Tigers' split in Seattle? Monday OverreactJims, T.J...