Fumblin' Around Detroit Sports

Lincoln Park's finest middle school teacher Mr. Brian Amorose joins Stiner on this episode. The two talk high school sports as football is now moved to the spring, as Coach Amorose and Stineman try their best in leading young men during a pandemic. We also talk about schools opening up with some disagreements. Knowing you can't judge or shame anyone on how they feel, but instead coming together as safety for the community is the number one priority.

Alex Fast joins Fumblin' Around to talk a lot of baseball. Alex is one of the best fantasy analyst and host of Around the Corner podcast for Pitcherlist. Alex wrote an article about Dylan Bundy and the changes he has made going to the Angels before his most recent dominant start. Alex also talked about the Tigers' rebuild and the direction it is headed being led by a young group up pitchers on their way up. Alex also gets his first time checking out the constitution for my home fantasy baseball league and he is intrigued.

Come hangout with Stiner as he goes over what is going on in sports in this crazy world! Baseball has started and Tigers win their first game of the shortened MLB season. Join Stiner and lets talk sports!

On this episode of Fumblin' Around Detroit Sports Stiner brings on old friend Erik P. Before the shutdown Erik spent much of his time watching and following sports. So you can imagine the guy who placed his first official Michigan sports bet the day the NBA shutdown.

On this episode of Fumbling' Around Stiner brings on good friend Tommy Hierlihy. The two work together teaching world history in a cotaught class. They discuss the importance of education and sports but also the science behind Covid and how to best mitigate the spread it in the communities we care about. Give the episode a listen as two friends two discuss a multitude of issues that are relative to world around us. We all want to get back to normalcy so let us all do our part so we can have school and sports.

On this week's episode of Fumblin' Around Detroit Sports, Stiner is joined by good friend Dez Walker. You can find Dez on twitter @Dez_Walker. Dez is a uber talented entertainer (actor, comedian, singer, and more) from the metro Detroit area. Stiner and Dez have also worked together on "Kumquat Corner" a political comedy show where Dez played the host of the show John Kumquat. We talk about a lot of subject matters again in this show with a little more sports involved. Hope you enjoy!

Fumblin' Around Detroit Sports and host Tom Stineman "Stiner" are back. A lot has happened in sports and life since we last left you 10 months ago. Jarvis Mitchell @BedrocksBest10 on twitter is a former professional basketball player from Flint, Michigan. He has traveled the world and has enormous amount of living experience. He is the head coach of girls varsity basketball program at Wayne Memorial and 1nation AAU team. Jarvis also works with disadvantaged youth at Covenant House Academies. Jarvis is great leader who mixes discipline with compassion working with the youth. The episode is a must listen and thank you to Jarvis Mitchell for the great conversation. The conversation could of went ten more hours so stay tuned for more episodes of Fumblin'Around Detroit Sports.

Former host of Fumblin' Around and University of Michigan lover Andy Reid joins Michigan State lover Mitch Haba as guests this week on Fumblin' Around Detroit Sports Podcast. This episode features mostly college football talk around Michigan and Michigan State. Will Michigan put it all together finally under Harbaugh? We know MSU has a top ranked defense from last season, but can that putrid offense from last year turn it around? It will need to if they want a chance at the Big Ten Title? We mention other Detroit teams, you know on how bad they all suck. Very fun episode! Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball starts at 1 hour and 39 minutes into the recording. We are heading into the last week of the season and things are up for grabs more than ever. So many teams are vying for spots in the playoffs. Every seed is up for grabs this year including 1st overall for the regular season. Who will make it? Who will just miss out? Give it a listen to find out. Enjoy! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

What an amazing episode, everyone should give this week's guest Caitlyn Shea a listen. Farm team member, hockey lover, former tom boy, and just all around bad ass Caitlyn joins Stiner and they discuss being not naturally talented at improvising instead both had to work hard and go through bombing (trying to be funny but ends up being cringy and hard to watch). Would you rather be naturally talented or have to work hard for something? Hey guess what Tigers and Lions still suck! Jay Z is joining the NFL and some our upset about Colin Kaepernick situation including Eric Reid of the NFL. Stiner is losing it guys and conspiracies run amuck. Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball starts at 1 hour and 24 minutes in. The league finally has some drama the last couple weeks. Stiner calls out teams not even putting in starting lineups to compete. Things are close and tension is rising, give it a listen to catch up on your favorite fantasy baseball podcast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Look I try not to be a conspiracy theorist, I like real data. But somethings just don't add up. Tim Dockery on a previous episode told me about the conspiracy behind Chester of Linkin Park and his supposed suicide. Well the Epstein situation stinks of you know what. This might be the one thing left and right agree on, that he is a scum bag, but where we disagree is who might be connected with him. Another scandal Stiner talks about is the one of Biogenesis and Major League Baseball regarding steroids and HGH. Again if you think MLB top ranked officials didn't know what was going on, well you might be not be all there, bless your heart. Is Michigan overhyped again? Also talk about Lions beat down by the Patriots and the last place Tigers. At 38 minute mark I go into Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball. The regular season is ending. Stiner has his trade vetoed at the deadline, almost made it with minimal drama. Enjoy! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Stand up comedian and improviser Ellen Stachowicz joins Stiner on Fumblin' Around this week. Ellen and Tom tell each other how they first go to know of each other, and it really couldn't be two different scenarios. The episode is a lot of fun, but also gets real. Ellen gives Stiner some personal experience of being a woman in comedy. There are inequalities and harassment everywhere including in the local comedy community. Issues like this need to be discussed and worked on to make sure all are feeling safe and included. We cannot be losing people in the community to harassment, we must listen to each other and try to understand. Thank you Ellen so much for coming on and being vulnerable. Also for listening to me rant on how bad Al Avila and the Tigers are along with the other noncompetitive sports teams in Detroit.

What a fun episode with two great local improvisors Michael Duprey and Jason Petterson. Was Jason surprisingly a misbehaved child or did he have crappy babysitters? Everyone is loving wrestling these days, what is your finishing move? Michael Duprey has a finishing move that you might want watch out for. You have to give this one a listen if you like fun. You like FUN right? If you don't listen, Michael will put you into submission! Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball is back for all you fantasy heads and starts at 1 hour and 39 minutes into the episode. The league is as close as it has ever been. No drama so far (no season has not had drama), is it looming? A lot to catch up on, so give it a listen. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

New Fumblin' Around Podcast Alert! 2 for 1 Episode! The 1st part I bring back on my brother Tyler Stineman for a post Vegas vacation update. What a trip, especially for Tyler, you are going to want to hear what happened to him. The second part of the show starting at 1 hour and 7 minutes in (1:07) I have good friend and awesome improvisor Hunter Dunn on. Hunter is also a fellow teacher. We have some great back and forth, a lot of fun but not a ton of sports talk on this episode. Only so many times I can say how bad Detroit sports teams are. Also watch out for Andy Reid for President-2024. Enjoy the episode. No Fantasy Baseball talk, sorry fantasy heads. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This is a great episode with guest Bill Bonora. Bill is an athlete him self and follows most professional sports. He is a down to earth guy who started a business with his best friend Eric and just wants to live a simple happy life providing for his family and helping his community when he can. Bill was part of the Big Brother program and talks about the major positive impact that it had on his life, especially in sports. Bill gets real personable about his upbringing and his unique perspective on life and sports. Sorry Bill we ran out of time and you didn't get to talk all the crap you wanted about Bob. Also "The Allen Parker" Facebook group took down my post about getting municipal city wide wifi. Apparently some comments were bashing the city but we had a good conversation going own between citizens and someone got butt hurt and took my post down! Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball starts at one hour and 41 minutes in (1:41). Enjoy! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Back from Vegas and ready to roll! Stiner has on two hilarious friends this week. Right from the beginning the show starts off ridiculous with these guys. If you hang around Planet Ant at all you probably need know introduction for Shamarr Hodges. Shamarr is a local improvisor and all around great guy. Check him out with his musical improv troupe or Thursday night karaoke at Ghost Light Bar. Tim Dockery is a film maker, film enthusiast, and future podcaster. Tim loves heavy metal and scary movies, so lookout for his podcast soon "Midnight Back Talk" about exactly those things. So much fun, it's a must listen!

The Stiner Brother's are going to Vegas to play in a big money poker tournament. Stiner got his little brother to play poker as a teenager with friends. Bought his brother first poker book at 18. Tyler has ever since been hooked. He has dealt poker for the last 7 years, including in the World Series of Poker and played in it also previously. Follow Fumbin' Around Detroit Sports on Facebook and Youtube for a chance to interact with Stiner Live in Vegas!

One of Stiner's favorite people stops by the studio this week, Bob Fyman better known as Smiling Bob. Bob is a marine corp vet, serving 3 tours. He was awarded two Purple Hearts while in service. On the episode Bob tells the unbelievable stories on how each one was earned. Bob is lucky to be alive and we are lucky to have him. After his service Bob gives us an insight of Golf School, that's right Bob went to golf school and it was paid for by the G.I Bill. So much more, just listen to the episode, Bob does not disappoint. Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball starts at an 1 hour 33 minutes in. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

What an episode to start off summer for this teacher. The Father's Day guest, a father himself and head coach for back to back district champs, Divine Child's head varsity basketball coach Mac Horvath joins Stiner! Mac is the biggest University of Michigan fanatic Stiner has ever met. Chet couldn't make it again, but don't worry Mac will clear the air on who is and was the better baseball player. Stiner learns a lot on this episode from Mac and his coaching style. Mac uses a lot of video and analytics to help coach players up. Mac looks at the bigger picture when it comes to athletes and the importance of working together as a community to build up Michigan sports as a whole. Thank you Mac for coming on and a Happy Father's Day to all the great Dads! Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball starts at 1:53 (1 hour and 53 minutes) in to the episode. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Took a week off and came back with a banger. Hope you missed us, had such a fun episode recording with Dez Walker and Nicholas Paglia. Dez is a local performer, actor, and improvisor in the Metro Detroit area who is also a sports enthusiast. Nick Paglia also on the podcast you can give a listen to his podcast Better On Draft after listening to the episode. Nick is also a member of the Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball League. Right from the beginning the episode is fun and goofy and goes a little all over the place. I know one thing, this teacher is ready for summer! Totally forgot I filmed a commercial a while ago. See if you can spot Dez and Stiner next to each other. Here is the link: https://vimeo.com/287521424 Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball starts at 2 hours and 20 minutes in. Enjoy! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week Frank Wladyslawski (Vah-Duh-Swah-ski) joins Stiner on Fumblin’ Around Detroit Sports. Frank is an EMU graduate with a double major in journalism and geography. He currently works full time at the News-Herald/Dearborn Press & Guide for about six years as a sports reporter. Mainly covering high school sports for about 27 total schools in the downriver and Dearborn area. This episode we learn what it takes to be a sports journalist, what a normal day may look like for a sports journalist, and what it is like interviewing players and coaches. This episode is really fun, don’t miss out! Stiner talks Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball starting at 1 hour 56 minute mark (1:56). This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Two time award winning journalist and assistant Lincoln Park High School Varsity Baseball Coach Josh Abeare along with Jay Fielder LPHS alum, former JV baseball coach and owner of the Seattle Pilots joins Stiner on this weeks episode. Coaching is important and the guys go over their coaching experiences and how they see it fit. Do the players even like Coach Stiner, Stiner doesn't know he can't hear them behind his back. Things have changed over the last 15 years in schools and sports and it is noticeable. The guys also each go over their 5 favorite sport movies and also 5 least favorite. Plus Tigers and Lions talk. Another must listen! Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball starts at 1 hour and 45 minutes in. Enjoy! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This episode Stiner sits down with Ultra Marathon competitor Zack Sonoga and his brother Tyler. Zack and Tyler are Dearborn, Michigan natives. Is Dearborn part of Downriver? Good question. What would make someone want to become an ultra marathon (50+ miles!) runner, who knows, but Zach loves it. Even though he tells some crazy, almost unbelievable stories about these races, the passion and dedication it requires is motivational. His story is one that everyone can learn something from. -At an 1 hour and 32 min in I give a brief update of the fantasy league, for all you Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball junkies. No guest, just Stiner's updates and weekly predictions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Erik P of the Brooklyn Dodgers joins Stiner again for his last straight episode of the fantasy league. With the trade window officially opening up we have a blockbuster for the first trade. Erik who I selected to win his division is currently in third place thus far. Stiner hasn't been right about a lot so far, many teams are looking to prove him wrong in the last stand alone episode. Don't worry we will have a fantasy segment at the end of each Fumblin' Around episode. So stay tuned and enjoy!

This episode is a must listen! Erik P joins Stiner again and listens to him rant on how soft and individualistic we have become as human beings. He speaks from his own experience of being fat and soft himself. Take control of your life people! We also talk about the crazy Kentucky Derby, how the Lions still suck going into this next football year, and some positives from the Detroit Tiger's farm system.

We finally get to hear from the Commissioner Adam Darin himself! Adam is also the owner of Houston Colt 45's and has been league champion two times. If you want an understanding of how the best league ever (Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball) came all about you will want to give this one a listen! Adam is the best commissioner a league could ask for and we could all learn something from him.

The roommate Adam Darin joins Stiner and they give their takes on the Lions and they Suck! Stiner is still looking to sell his NFL fandom for any team to the highest bidder. Baseball Cards are back and Adam has all the tips in what to look for, it's pretty fascinating. Time flew by on this one, not like they sit around talking sports all the time anyways, oh wait yeah they do. Umm Yeah, you're going to want to give this one a listen!

Owner of the Detroit Stars, Chris Maes joins Stiner this episode. Chris is in the running every year since he has joined the league. Chris is definitely someone who makes his own mind, and will definitely make you think about something from another perspective. Another week down in fantasy boys, who will rise to the top? Did Stiner lose another week? Will anyone listen to this with the new Avengers movie out? Will anyone listen after the Lions 1st round tight end they drafted? Who knows stop asking questions, just give it a listen and hear what Chris' fate is every year!

Tommy Hierlihy and Stiner teach at Lincoln Park High School together, like even in the same room for two periods. Tommy is currently the Lincoln Park High School girls varsity track and field coach where he has done an impressive job recruiting and developing athletes under his tutelage. He also coaches varsity girls cross country during the fall season. The whole show starts off ridiculous, you'll have to give it a listen to hear why!

Man oh Man, Stiner gest humbled this week in matchups and he probably deserved it. Victor of the California Angels joins Stiner this episode. Victor was the original Commissioner of the league, then quit/kicked out for a little bit before both sides agreed to have him join again. This is the history lesson everyone should here, in any revolution there is blood shed. Thus the constitution was created and the best league ever was established. Welcome to Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball.

This Episode my Bitcoin Guy Victor Seborowski joins me. Victor was a big U.S soccer fan, is he still? Victor has completed a marathon and was a professional poker player for a little bit. We also talk living downtown Detroit together, stand-up, bitcoin, and gambling. As a educator should I tell kids kids to learn a skilled trade, Victor did after high school and he is doing well from himself. Or is Mike Rowe a sellout and feeding us lies? Damn you MIKE ROWE! I just want to help these kids.

First big Sunday of the year and Owner of the Chicago Brown Bombers joins Fumblin' Around on Episode 4. Gabe has one championship and a couple final fours to add which is impressive as he is usually a bottom spender at the draft. So he is a small budget team that competes year in and year out. Hear his thoughts on the league and his style of play on the BEST FANTASY LEAGUE EVER!

In this episode Stiner sits back down with Erik Patmalnieks of 78%, a sports and comedy podcast, but this time Sports Masterton joins us. That's right local legend and sports commentator Sports Masterton joins the show. He talk about his transformation from being a basketball. We learn a lot about Dom and Sub relationships. Does Erik Dom his dad? Is Texas Tech the most Dom of them all? Heads it gets wet. It's a must listen!

I am first to sit down and chat with Tony Augusty since it has been announced he has been accepted to the Planet Ant's Home Team. We talk about a lot of things, I welcome him back to the show, we talk mostly sports related but Tony has a way of getting me on a tangent and forgetting what the first point was and wait was I saying? Anyways it was a lot of fun shooting the stuff with Tony and you will definitely want to listen to what he has to say. His other episode is one of the most listened to episodes in Fumblin' Around history so go and give that one a listen too.

I get my first guest from the league, Owner of the Washington Senators, Justin Fielder. Finally all the baseball teams have played games. Is it to early to make predictions? Sure but that won't stop us from getting excited and trash talking. Will Yu Darvish be dropped before the end of the month, one of us thinks so. Will Chet ever come on? Must listen for baseball enthusiast and fantasy players, and find out.

MSU Alumnus, ex-Navy, Current Dragon Army Member (It's an improv thing) and old friend Graham Leslie joins me and we discuss the tourney, coach Izzo, baseball signings, and othe cool sports stuff, yeah sports!But wait Graham wants to convince me to watch the English Premier league (EPL). Well I have some soccer stories of my own. Do hooigans go to far? Did I go to far? Gotta give this one a listen.

2 games down, just 2,428 MLB games left to go. With only 2 games played and the rest don't start till Thursday, I explain to an outsider of the league how our league works and what makes it the best fantasy league in the world. If you are interested in fantasy sports or have dreams of being a Major League Baseball General Manager then this is a must listen.

In Back to the Future Fantasy Baseball, I go over our fantasy baseball DRAFT!!!! I go over the rules of our one of a kind league and look over every division and give my predictions. With baseball on the way, I will be having guest from the league discuss our league, trash talk, and other general fantasy baseball stuff. If you enjoy fantasy baseball you will definitely want to give these a listen. This league has had so much drama over the last 10+ years and has never disappointed. Let the games begin.

Where did the nickname Stiner come from? Well give this a listen and we will tell you. Old friend and current friend Brian Amorose joins me. Brian is an educator first and also The Varsity Baseball and Football coach in Lincoln Park. In some places Varisty Football is a full time job, would you know he never played the sport himself! Why him? Gotta give it a listen. We talk growing up in LP, old stories, and sports.

The Dirty Boys (Mitch Haba, Kyle O'Neil, and myself) take on the March Movie Madness bracket. I put the bracket together based on an article on the internets. Stop blaming me. No one but myself had any input into creating the brackets. Don't @ me. But none the less we take it on anyways, and man it was a doozy selecting the winner. Fill out a bracket and see how you do. I was way off on mine. Who do you have winning it all?

Erik Patmalnieks of 78% Sports Podcast joins me and we talk about The State of Detroit Sports. Spoiler Alert!!! It is not good. We go through the Lions, Pistons, Tigers, and both U of M and MSU. Am I bad luck? At the end Erik and I take on Vegas and pick over/under wins for every team in the MLB, for all you betters. Erik and Tom will be competing for lunch. Also Erik changed his mind on The Rockies. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes So much basbeall talk in this episode. What is wrong with baseball? It is to long and people can't watch the whole thing? Should it be 7 innings? Also we talk Tiger baseball (probably not good this year) and huge baseball contracts. I call Dylan Nelson, Dylan Anderson who is obviously someone else. Hope you like baseball! Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/fumblin-around-detroit-sports/ac9a330f-288b-4650-b02e-5b81c0dfc368 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We talk to Jarvis Mitchell about working at Covenant House Academies, growing up in Flint, Michigan, and his coaching legacy thus far.

Michigan played Rutgers! Andy went camping! The Lions suck again! Jason Peterson auditions to be permanent co-host! All of this and more on this week's Fumblin' Around! -powered by Planet Ant podcasts-

Andy is REALLY FRIGGIN' EXCITED. Michigan's Revenge Tour continued with an ever-loving shit-kicking of Penn State, and Andy lost his voice for the fourth time this season! Hear him gloat about James Franklin being a putz! Fellow Detroit comedian Audra Jantz is auditioning to be his co-host. Will she make the cut? Find out! -powered by Planet Ant Podcasts-

Is Alex Bergmans going to be Andy's permanent co-host? He tries out today, and he brings along a piece of Fumblin' Around fan fiction that he wrote before Matt's untimely demise. After you listen to the episode, buy your tickets to Andy's directorial debut, DIDDLE RASCALS (part of An American't Double Feature), at planetant.com. NEXT WEEK IS CLOSING WEEKEND. SEE IT BEFORE IT GOES AWAY FOREVER. -powered by Planet Ant Podcasts-

Nuverre Naami, local improvisor and Michigan State superfan, and Erik Heilner join Andy to break down Michigan's big win in East Lansing. Nuverre is a really good sport about it! Erik stars in Diddle Rascals, the new sketch comedy show Andy directed! Listen to this episode and come see the Diddle Rascals this weekend or next! -Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts

Fellow Detroit improviser Charlie Matt tries out to be Andy's new permanent co-host. They talk about conspiracy theories and Andy learns that Charlie, despite is lovable exterior, is a huge fan of the ass-kicking UFC! -Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts

Andy is joined by diehard Detroit Red Wings fan Caitlyn Shea to talk hockey and Michigan's nailbiting win at Northwestern? Will Cailtyn be the new co-host? See Cailtyn in The Dogman Prophecies at Planet Ant! Two more weekends of shows! -Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts

Michigan beat the ever-loving piss out of Nebraska, so Andy is in a supremely good mood! Michael Duprey of the Michael Duprey Variety Hour (Also available from Planet Ant Podcasts!) steps in to audition to be Andy's new co-host. He knows WWE and hockey. Is that enough to book the new co-hosting gig? Find out! Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts.

Andy is joined by potential new cohost Tony Augusty. Both of them are former sports journalists, and they talk about some of their funniest stories from their time in the field and break down a wild week of football. Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts

Andy welcomes his fiancé, Anna Imesch, onto the podcast to audition for the role of Fumblin' Around co-host. They will share their lives together. Will they also share the podcast? Or is Andy too jealous of Anna's intense, encyclopedic knowledge of sports to share the spotlight? They have watched the last two Michigan games together, so check out the episode to see sparks fly! Powered by Planet Ant Podcasts