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The Motor City Sound is a laid back sports entertainment podcast. Brought to you by host Mitch McCartney. MCS is centered around NFL, NBA, and NCAA news with an emphasis on Detroit/Michigan based franchises. Grab a drink, extend your recliner, and enjoy t

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    • Sep 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 60 EPISODES


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    MCS#60: Has Your Expectations For the Lions and MSU Changed Since the Season Started?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 49:44


    Mitch and Aleks are back on the pod to discuss how their expectations for the Lions and MSU have changed since their respective seasons have began.

    MCS#59: The Football Sandwich with Aleks Ristic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 73:23


    In this pod, Mitch and Aleks dive into "The Football Sandwich" where they discuss who will fill the shoes left by Kenneth Walker, Adian Hutchinson, David Ojabo, and Dax Hill for Michigan and Michigan State this season as those players have now entered the NFL. The guys also have a wrap-up conversation on the things they liked from Lions training camp, preseason, and Hard Knocks. Finally, Mitch poses a question about how quickly the new Dan Campbell "Gritty" culture can replace the SOL culture the Lions have been attached to for the better part of 50 years.

    MCS#58: Why Cade McNamara Should Remain the Starting QB at Michigan Over JJ McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 20:53


    In this episode, Mitch host his first solo show and tells you why Cade McNamara should win the 2022 Michigan quarterback competition over JJ McCarthy. 

    MCS#57: Bold Predictions for the 2022 Detroit Lions With Aleks Ristic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 60:50


    Mitch and Aleks each give 3 bold predictions they believe are possible for the 2022 Detroit Lions

    MCS#56: With Scotty Bentley, Host of Locked On Tigers and Locked On RedWings: RedWings Free Agency and Off-Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 33:00


    In this episode, mitch and scotty talk about the Detroit Red Wings free agency acquisitions. The guys disucss how the new players will affect the teams record next season and how they will affect young players such as Simon Edvinson and Jonathan Berggren as it pertains to reaching the NHL level. Mitch and Scott also talk about new Red Wings head coach, Derek Lalonde.

    MCS#55: With Bryce Simon of the Pistons Pulse Podcast: Pistons Summer League Debut and 2022 Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 48:18


    In this episode, Mitch is joined by Bryce Simon of the Pistons Pulse Podcast and Detroit Bad boys. Mitch and Bryce breakdown the Pistons performance against the Portland Trailblazers in their 2022 debut summer league game. The guys also discuss the pistons widely approved 2022 NBA draft and wrap it up with some Free Agency talk.

    MCS#54: Who Should the Pistons Select With the 5th Overall Pick? With Stone Hansen From the Upside Swings Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 31:43


    In this episode, Mitch and Danny are joined by fellow Rise Network colleague, Stone Hansen. Together, Mitch, Danny, and stone discuss if the pistons should select Jaden Ivey, Shaedon Sharpe, or Keegan Murray with the 5th overall pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft.

    MCS#53: What is Wrong With the Detroit Tigers? With Scott Bentley, Host of Locked On Tigers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 54:33


    In this episode, Mitch and Danny are joined by Scott Bentley, host of both the Locked On Tigers and Locked On Redwings podcast. Together, the boys disucss the offensive issues plaguing the Detroit Tigers with notable players such as Jeimer Candelario, Jonathan Schoop, Eric Haase, and Akill Baddoo all performing well below their averages last season. The guys also touch base on the Tigers outstanding Bullpen performance thus far and if this high level bullpen play can become a long term thing.

    MCS#52: Breaking Down the Lions Draft With Aleks Ristic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 66:42


    in this episode, Mitch and Aleks breakdown all the lions draft picks from the 2022 NFL Draft.

    MCS#51: New Players Mocked to the Lions at #2, Should the Lions go After Deebo Samuel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 46:04


    In the crew's first episode as the Motor City Sound, they discuss Travon Walker and Sauce Gardner, two new players being mocked to the Lions at 2nd overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. The guys also discuss whether or not the Lions should go after 49ers WR, Deebo Samuel.

    GBD#50: Pistons Season Recap With Bryce Simon of the Pistons Pulse Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 57:01


    In this episode, the guys are joined by Bryce Simon, a former division one basketball player at American University, high school basketball coach and host of the Pistons Pulse Podcast. Together, the guys breakdown how the Piston's young players such as Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, and Killian Hayes performed this season. The boys also discuss who they want the Pistons to select in the upcoming NBA draft as well as what to expect from the pistons record wise next season.

    GBD#49: All Things Lions Off-Season with Aleks Ristic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 58:33


    In this episode, the boys bring on fellow Rise Network member, Aleks Ristic. Together, the guys dig into the Lions recent free agency moves, and who they should select with the number two overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Finally, the guys discuss who will be the long-term solution for Detroit at the Quarterback position.

    GBD#48: Tiger Talk, Off-season acquisitions, the Arrival of Torkelson&Greene, What the Tigers Need to do to Keep A.J. Hinch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 40:54


    The guys are back on the pod to discuss their 2022 Detroit Tigers. Mitch, Danny and Keaton breakdown the Tigers off-season acquisitions such as Javier Baez and Eduardo Rodriguez. Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene are also discussed in length as to how they would affect this team if they were to be placed on the opening day roster. Lastly, we discuss what the tigers front office will have to do in order to get AJ Hinch to resign

    GBD#47: Feat. Andrew Rinaldi of Field Pass Hockey, The Red Wing's Late Season Struggles, Robby Fabbri Injury, Progress Report on Lucas Raymond&Mo Seider

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 50:08


    The guys are back on the pod and once again joined by our resident hockey expert, Andrew Rinaldi of Field Pass Hockey. The guys discuss the Red Wings struggles as of late. Mitch, Danny, Keaton and Andrew also talk about the recent injury to wings center, Robby Fabbri and how his absence will affect the team. Lastly, Andrew gives a progress report update on our outstanding rookies, Lucas Raymond and Mo Seider. Be sure to follow Andrew on both of his twitter handles: @FPHGriffins and @FPHWolves.

    GBD#46: Breaking Down who the Lions Should Pick in the 2022 NFL Draft with Picks #2 and #32.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 49:09


    Mitch, Danny and Keaton are back on the pod to discuss who the lions should select with the 2nd and 32nd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The guys compare Adian Hutchinson to Kayvon Thibodeaux for the #2 pick as well as talk about why they do not want the team to select a QB at pick number 32 nor in the draft as a whole.

    GBD#45: March Madness around the corner for Michigan and MSU, Will they get in? Also, reevaluating the Marvin Bagley trade 5 Games in.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 53:59


    Mitch and Danny discuss the college basketball season's from Michigan and Michigan State and also talk about Marvin Bagley's first couple games with the Detroit Pistons.

    GBD#44: Recapping Super Bowl Media Week, Is Stafford a Hall of Famer?, Our Thoughts on the Marvin Bagley Trade.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 55:32


    Mitch, Danny and Keaton are back on the pod to talk about the Rise Network super bowl trip along with discussing if former lions QB Matthew Stafford is a hall of fame worthy quarter back after winning the super bowl. Lastly, the guys dish out their opinions on the Marvin Bagley trade

    GBD#43: How Will Jim Harbaugh's Return to UM Impact the Program Going Forward?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 40:59


    Keep in mind, this episode was recorded February 5, 2022. In this installment of GBD, Mitch, Danny and Keaton are discussing Jim Harbaugh's decision to return to coach Michigan football after yet another off season filled with NFL rumors. The guys also inquire as to how Jim's constant interest in returning to the NFL will affect the Michigan program as a whole.

    GBD#42: Jerami Grant Trade Scenarios and More Pistons Talk with Ku Khahil of the Locked on Pistons Podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 47:39


    In this weeks installment, the guys are joined by Ku Khahil of the Locked on Pistons Podcast. Together, the guys talk some of the hottest Jerami Grant trade scenarios along with topics concerning Cade's ceiling as a player, where Isaiah Stewart fits into this team, and if Dwayne Casey is the coach of the future.

    GBD#41: Matthew Stafford Wins his First Playoff Games...How Should Detroiters Feel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 38:24


    Mitch, Danny and Keaton talk Matthew Stafford winning his first two playoff games and why Lions fans should be upset about this. The guys also discuss why so many Detroiters continue to root for Stafford despite him being on another team.

    GBD#40: Red Wings Progress Report with Andrew Rinaldi of Field Pass Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 66:01


    Mitch and Danny are joined by Andrew Rinaldi of Field Pass Hockey where he reports for both the Chicago Wolves and our Grand Rapids Griffins. Andrew is also a host on the "HolyGrAHL" podcast. The guys talk the red wings big jump they've made this season along with key moves that got them to where they are today (18-17-5).

    GBD#39: Pistons Talk with Bryce Simon, Host of Motor City Hoops Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 61:28


    Mitch and Danny are joined Bryce Simon, former D1 basketball player and host of the Motor City Hoops podcast. Together, the guys discuss the acquisition of Bol Bol, get an update on Killian Hayes' development, talk Jerami Grant trade rumors and why is this years pistons team statistically worse than last years despite being better on paper?

    GBD#38: Recap of MSU/Michigan Bowl Games, Season Grades for MSU/Michigan Football Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 55:20


    in this episode, the guys announce they have officially signed onto Rise Network. Also, our new producer, Keaton Carlson makes his officially GBD debut as a formal member of the show. Mitch and Danny breakdown the bowl games for Michigan State and Michigan and give a letter grade for each programs season as a whole

    GBD#37: Previewing MSU Bowl Game and CFP Semi-Final Matchup for Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 65:17


    Mitch and Danny breakdown the upcoming bowl games for Michigan State and Michigan. Michigan State will face Pitt in the Peach bowl and Michigan will matchup with Georgia in the CFP semi-final, the Orange Bowl.

    GBD#36: Has Dan Campbell Established a Culture in Detroit? Our Thoughts on the Lions Win vs the Cardinals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 42:54


    Mitch and Danny return to the GBD podcast to chat about the Lions unexpected win this past Sunday vs the Arizona Cardinals. The guys talk Dan Campbell establishing a culture here in Detroit, Jared Goff's recent improvement, Campbell's improvement as a play caller, how good of a coordinator is Aaron Glen?

    GBD#35: Piston's Progress Report Through 25 Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 65:12


    Mitch, Danny, and Keaton return to the podcast to discuss the pros and cons of the 2021-2022 season for our Detroit Pistons. The guys highlight Cade Cunningham's recent improvement, Jerami Grant being on the trade block, Saddiq Bey's sophomore slump, Killian Hayes' development this season, and our thoughts on HC, Dwayne Casey.

    GBD34: Lion's FINALLY Get their First Win, Does this Change your Opinion on Dan Campbell? Michigan wins Big Ten Title, our expectations for Michigan vs Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 60:38


    In this episode, the guys are joined by special guest, Keaton Carlson. The guys talk about the Lion's first win and if it changes their opinion on Dan Campbell. Mitch and Danny also talk Michigan's Big Ten championship, their expectations for Michigan's CFP matchup with Georgia and what this season means for Michigan football as a whole going forward

    GBD#33: Michigan's Victory Over OSU, Recapping MSU's 10-Win Season, Is Dan Campbell in Over his Head?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 55:59


    Mitch and Danny are back on the pod to talk Michigans big win over Ohio State, the future of MSUs program and their 10-win season and if Lions head coach Dan Campbell in over his head?

    GBD#32: MSU Upset by Purdue, More Petty Harbaugh Interview Comments, Thoughts on if Cade Cunningham is a Bust?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 56:40


    Mitch and Danny are back to chat about Michigan State's big upset loss to the Pudure Boilermakers and how Mel Tucker responded to the media concerning that loss. The guys also chat about Harbaugh's comments from Monday's press conference when he once again brought up the officiating in the MSU game. Lastly Mitch and Danny examine Cade's early NBA career, should Detroit fans be concerned? Is Cade a bust?

    GBD#31: Recapping the Michigan vs Michigan State Game, UofM's Mindset Issue, Jim Harbaugh's Future at Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 70:10


    Mitch and Danny get emotional on the mics this week as they recap the intense rivalry matchup between Michigan and Michigan State. The boys also highlight the mindset issue in the Michigan football program and Jim Harbaugh's future at Michigan.

    GBD#30: Mel Tucker to LSU Rumors, Ben Simmons Drama in Philly, Our Thoughts on the Kyrie Irving Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 63:23


    Mitch and Danny come back with another episode, this time chatting about the LSU head coaching vacancy. As well as the Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving situations in the NBA.

    GBD#29: Michigan and Michigan State both 5-0, is Michigan's Ceiling Higher with McCarthy at QB?, Top 5 NBA Teams We are Most Excited to Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 62:00


    Mitch and Danny speak on the 5-0 start for both Michigan and Michigan State as well as dish out their top five NBA teams they are most excited to watch.

    GBD#28: UofM's One Dimensional Offense, Lion's Pros/Cons of Week 1 Performance, Is Danny Officially a Traitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 59:19


    Mitch and Danny are back again, this time from Rise Network Studios! The guys breakdown Michigan's win over Washington and why you should be concerned as a UofM fan. Also, we highlight the pros and cons of the Lions week 1 performance vs the San Francisco 49ers.

    GBD#27: The NFL is Back Tonight! Picking Our Division Winners, Is Jared Goff Being Overlooked in Detroit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 61:42


    Football is back! Mitch and Danny breakdown each and every division in the league and give you their picks on who will win said division. Also, the boys get into a conversation on if Jared Goff is being woefully underrated in Detroit.

    GBD#26: Michigan/Michigan State Week One Recap, Expectations for UM/MSU Down the Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 49:09


    Danny and Mitch are back to talk about their favorite college football teams. Mitch recaps Michigan's 47-14 win over Western Michigan while Danny recaps MSU's 38-21 victory over Northwestern. The boys also talk about their expectations for both teams headed into their week two matchups.

    GBD#25: College Football is Back!, Michigan/Michigan State Season Expectations, SEC Taking Over, Possible Conference Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 68:26


    Mitch and Danny give you their expectations on the upcoming college football season for Michigan and Michigan State. The boys also cover the move the SEC made to add Texas and Oklahoma to their confrence by 2025. Lastly, the guys cover the potential conference alliance between the Big-10, Pac-12, and ACC.

    GBD#24: Cade's Summer League Debut, Tigers Improvement Under AJ Hinch, NFL's New Taunting Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 54:46


    Mitch and Danny return to the mic to talk about Pistons #1 overall selection, Cade Cunningham, and his summer league performance. The guys also talk about the long-time-waiting improvement of the Detroit Tigers, under first-year manager, AJ Hinch.

    GBD#23: The New Look Lakers, Pistons Big Draft Night, NBA Free-Agency Targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 64:37


    The trio has once again returned with another podcast. This time, the guys discuss the trade that sent Russel Westbrook to the LA Lakers and the recent pistons draft that is getting outstanding reviews from all the draft experts.

    GBD#22: Aaron Rodgers Returns to Packers, Davante Adams Contract Dispute

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 33:50


    In another installment of GBD, Mitch and Danny discuss the return of Aaron Rodgers to the packers after his absence from off-season activities. The boys also talk about yet another Packer expressing discontent with the Green Bay organization, Davante Adams.

    GBD#21: Giannis and Bucks at the Top, Dame Lillard and Brad Beal Potential Trade Scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 57:13


    Mitch and Danny are back to talk about the Milwaukee Bucks first finals win in 50 years and why Giannis is now considered a top three player overall. The guys also chat about potential trade scenarios for Portland Trailblazers' guard, Damian Lillard and Washington Wizards' guard, Bradley Beal.

    GBD#20: NBA Finals, Giannis' playoff coming-out party, Can Bucks Win Despite Inconsistent Supporting Cast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 52:13


    Mitch, Danny, and Anthony are back on the pod to discuss the 2021 NBA Finals, Giannis's historical playoff run, and the ups and downs of Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday.

    GBD#19: Pistons Win the Lottery...So What Now?, A Spontaneous Hawks/Sixers Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 69:12


    1:00 - Pistons Win the Lottery 45:30 - Hawks/Sixers Talk

    GBD#18: Time to Move on From Ben Simmons?, Giannis Making Strides in Playoffs, the Return of "Playoff P", Is Ty Lue an Elite Coach Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 50:58


    5:00 - Ben Simmons, Sixers talk 21:00 - Giannis' big time series, Bucks&Nets 33:00 - Clippers overcome the second-round

    GBD#17: NBA Playoffs Update, University of Michigan Sexual Assault Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 48:52


    1:45 - NBA Playoffs Update 19:45 - University of Michigan Sexual Assault Scandal

    GBD#16: Julio Jones Traded, Lakers&LeBron Lose in First-Round, Nets&Bucks Battle in Second-Round, Trae Young's Impressive Playoff Debut, Anthony's Future Ink and the Mystery of the Clippers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 77:21


    1:00 - Julio Jones Trade 17:15 - Lakers&LeBron 36:00 - Nets&Bucks Second Round Matchup 54:00 - Trae Young and The Hawks Take the Postseason by Storm 108:40 - Anthony's Future Ink and the Confusing Clippers

    GBD#15: NBA Playoffs First Round Review: Lakers&Suns in tight first round matchup, Clippers struggle in playoffs again, Will Bucks prove us wrong this postseason?, How far can Jokic take Nuggets?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 88:50


    Mitch and Danny are once again joined by Anthony Suchoski. The guys dish their opinions on the most intriguing first round playoff series.

    GBD#14: An interview with Mat Issa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 69:22


    In this installment of GBD, Mitch and Danny are joined by Mat Issa, blogger from the Fully Loaded Podcast. Mat speaks about his upcoming limited series, "The Quest for the Best." The boys also get into some hot NBA stories.

    GBD#13: Detroit Pistons Progress Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 58:36


    Mitch and Danny are back giving you an update on the Detroit Pistons and their young core of Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, and Isiah Stewart

    GBD#12: Brooklyn Nets Chemistry Problems and Injuries, Does the Acquisition of Andre Drummond Solidify the Lakers as Repeat Champs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 57:20


    The guys are back with another episode about the star-studded Brooklyn Nets. Do they resemble last years LA Clippers? Will Kevin Durant ever be healthy again? Also, how important is newly-named Laker, Andre Drummond to the teams championship aspirations.

    GBD#11: Who should the Lions select in the 2021 NFL Draft?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 44:48


    In this episode, Mitch and Danny Preview the 3 candidates they think the Lions are most likely to select with the 7th overall pick in this year's NFL Draft. Danny introduces a possible in-draft trade scenario between the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots.

    GBD#10: NFL FREE AGENCY: Deshaun Watson Dilemma, Aaron Jones Back with the Pack, Patriots Revamp Roster, What the Hell is Chicago Management Doing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 55:59


    Mitch and Danny highlight their most interesting moves so far in this year's free agency period. The guys comment on Deshaun Watson's sexual assault dilemma, the Packers resigning Aaron Jones, the Patriot's brand new roster, and what Chicago signing Andy Dalton means for the franchise's future.

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