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Every Tuesday, TAKE THIS is live on YouTube from 7:30-9pm Eastern Time. Hosts Brad LaPlante (SB Nation) and Griff Sutton discuss the state of Michigan sports, such as the Detroit Tigers, Lions, Pistons, Red Wings, and Michigan college sports (Michigan and


    • Aug 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    2022 College Football Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 57:15


    College football realignment, TV deals, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    The Michigan Fan "GO BLUE" Confessional

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 49:37


    Griff Sutton and Brad LaPlante are back. This time, to find a new college football fandom. And why Michigan won't win another Big Ten title. Timestamps: Table of Contents: 0:00 Welcome to the show 0:15 Jacob deGrom makes his return 2:55 Brad's Edwin Díaz apology 1:10 The Michigan Fan Confessional --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    The MLB All-Star Game's Biggest Snubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 53:31


    TAKE THIS hosts Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton discuss the upcoming MLB All-Star Game roster, its biggest snubs, and what exactly is wrong with fan voting in major sports. Sit down and enjoy the ride. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Big Ten football expansion is coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 37:54


    Brad and Griff sit down to discuss Big Ten expansion, in all sports, and which teams should join in for the fun. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    UNRIVALED: Red Wings v. Avalanche FIRST REACTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 99:44


    Welcome to Episode 51 of TAKE THIS. Brad and Griff cover the new Unrivaled documentary feat the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche, the next big prospects that could appear in Detroit next season, along with the top Detroit GMs, ranked. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    What Is Wrong with the Detroit Tigers?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 69:03


    Griff and Brad break down the Detroit Tigers' miserable season. How did it get this bad and where do we go from here? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    The New York Mets, best in baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 48:21


    Griff explains why the Detroit Lions will be a playoff team in two years. Brad explains why the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds suck, as well as why the New York Mets are the best team in baseball right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    The Detroit Tigers are not a serious baseball organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 80:03


    In this episode, Griff and Brad discuss the Tigers' playoff chances 10% in, our big predictions for Cade Cunningham, along with who will be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    046: Aidan Hutchinson is a unanimous No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 85:01


    Take This host Griff Sutton runs down his 2022 NFL mock draft. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    045: 2022 Detroit Tigers Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 75:13


    Brad and Griff discuss the 2022 Detroit Tigers from Javier Báez to Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene. Are they the saviors the Tigers were hoping for, or will they be unable to overcome the obstacles setback from the team? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    044: MARCH MADNESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 79:13


    Will Michigan or Michigan State advance? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    043: MLB LOCKOUT ENDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 67:51


    The MLB lockout is over, Art Briles leaves Grambling State, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    042: WORST FANBASE IN SPORTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 72:48


    The worst fanbases in sports, RANKED. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    041: SUPER BOWL LVI RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 91:39


    Matthew Stafford finally gets a ring, and we won a bunch of money betting squares. Let's recap all of it and more including the halftime show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    040: SUPER BOWL WEEK

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 91:01


    Will the RAMS win? Will Matthew Stafford finally get his ring? Will Joe Burrow establish himself in the NFL? We'll find out with our biggest betting segment to date. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    039: TOM BRADY RETIRES AS THE GOAT, BRIAN FLORES CALLS THE NFL OUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 67:24


    Griff is back today and we're all-in on the NFL. Today's episode includes Tom Brady and his legacy, a quick Super Bowl preview, what Jim Harbaugh staying means for Michigan, and the entire Brian Flores lawsuit that calls the NFL out for racism. Take This streams live every Wednesday on YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    038: Is Matthew Stafford FINALLY an elite quarterback?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 100:49


    Griff is on a well-deserved vacay....soooooooo Alex Faber from statenews.com is here to fill in and join Brad on the show. We have: Matthew Stafford, elite or not? Brad explains why Dan Orlovsky is wrong. SUBSCRIBE to Take This: https://smarturl.it/takethispod Guest Host: Alex Faber - https://statenews.com/staff/alex_faber - https://twitter.com/alexpicfaber Guest Clay Snowden - https://twitter.com/msu_h_h - https://twitter.com/clay_reds Follow us on Twitter - Brad LaPlante: https://twitter.com/bradlaplante - Griff Sutton: https://twitter.com/griffy__boi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #37: INSANE PLAYOFF ENDING, COWBOYS vs 49ERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 77:16


    In this episode, Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton discuss the insane ending from the Cowboys-49ers, previews for both Michigan and Michigan State's football seasons, and IF Matthew Stafford can beat Tom Brady? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #36: NFL Playoff Preview: Packers to the top, can Arizona oust the Rams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 76:15


    Will the Packers go to the NFC Championship, or win it? How about the Cowboys? The TITANS are a No. 1 seed? How tf? Our full NFL 2022 playoff preview is here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #35: Jim Harbaugh and His QB, Lions #1 Rebuild Outlook, PLUS THE PICKS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 119:22


    In episode 35, Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton discuss rebuilding the Lions, Jim Harbaugh/Michigan's chances to return as Big Ten football champions, and pick the FCS championship, and other games around the NFL and college basketball. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #34: Michigan vs. Georgia Preview, picking a National Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 263:45


    In this week's off-schedule episode, Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton break down the Michigan-Georgia game. Also: do you trust Dan Campbell? This episode aired on YouTube live. Take This is live every Wednesday at 7:30pm Eastern Time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #33: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 91:12


    In our Christmas Special, Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton discuss their best Christmas gifts, songs, and their holiday bowl predictions. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on December 22, 2021. Take This is live every Wednesday from 7:30 - 9pm Eastern Time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #032: Talking MSU, Red Wings hockey with Alex Faber

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 46:33


    Michigan State News hockey reporter and OctopusThrower.com editor Alex Faber joins the show to discuss Michigan State hockey, the Detroit Red Wings' rebuild, and more. TODAY'S SHOW: 0:00 Alex Faber joins the show 3:15 Brad LaPlante talks Michigan State hockey talk with Alex 10:50 Griff Sutton talks Detroit Red Wings with Alex HOSTS: BRAD AND GRIFF https://twitter.com/bradlaplante https://twitter.com/griffy__boi GUEST: ALEX FABER https://twitter.com/alexpicfaber --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #031: WILL COVID-19 SHUT DOWN SPORTS AGAIN? + CHRISTMAS MOVIE POWER RANKING

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 89:55


    LIVE EVERY WEDESDAY AT 7:30PM - 9 PM EASTERN HERE: https://smarturl.it/takethispod TODAY'S SHOW: 0:30 Show Start and Intro 1:59 Kenneth Walker III Heisman Snub 3:49 B1G+ vs ESPN+ 9:50 Power Ranking Christmas Movies 34:40 Sports and COVID-19 47:05 Pressure on Matthew Stafford, NFL Outlook 57:00 Can the Jets develop Zach Wilson? 1:09:35 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SIGNING DAY 1:11:30 WHO YOU GOT 1:22:10 Fantasy Recap FOLLOW BRAD AND GRIFF https://twitter.com/bradlaplante https://twitter.com/griffy__boi #SPORTS #TAKETHISPOD #NFL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #030: Talking Heisman, College Football Playoff with Evan Birchmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 48:48


    Griff is off this week and Swarm & Sting's Evan Birchmore is joining the show. We talked about the College Football Playoff, our picks to win, the Georgia-Michigan matchup, and plenty more. There's also tons of Heisman news to discuss. Kenneth Walker III got snubbed and we know it. Follow Evan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvanBirchmore. New episodes every Tuesday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #029: MICHIGAN STATE'S KENNETH WALKER III SNUBBED FOR HEISMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 17:45


    Kenneth Walker III was snubbed and I'm here to say something about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #028: COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK, MLB FREE AGENCY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 91:28


    It's college football championship week! This means we have Oregon-Utah, Michigan-Iowa, Georgia-Alabama, and plenty of other games to pick from. Does Griff trust Jim Harbaugh now? Is he forgiven for beating Ohio State? Is Georgia beatable? What is up with Brian Kelly and Notre Dame? The coaching carousel continues. Plus, we have big news out of MLB free agency and an ensuing lockout. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #027: Does Mel Tucker know how to beat Ohio State?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 85:39


    Episode 27 of TAKE THIS: Will Michigan State beat Ohio State? Maybe not but let's dream anyway. Here are their keys to success. What are Michigan's chances of getting a big win over Ohio State? Remember when Oregon elevated themselves to a top contender? Michigan State might be the next team to do that. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #026: How Is Michigan ahead of Michigan State?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 95:01


    This week, we discuss our reactions to the College Football Playoff, where will Oklahoma lose, and why Michigan State and Cincinnati just aren't that good. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #025: Nate Brown, the Red Wings, and the Yzerplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 48:50


    Nate Brown from FanSided's Octopus Thrower is here to discuss the Detroit Red Wings and the rebuild, as well as reminisce about our favorite Wings memories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #024: Michigan State Victory Week and the College Football Playoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 90:19


    Michigan State won, Michigan lost. What's next for the Wolverines? The College Football Playoff rankings were revealed. Georgia is #1 but where does everyone else fall? Is Alabama too high? Is Cincinnati too low? Can Cincy ever make the playoff as a Group of 5 team? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #023: MICHIGAN VS MICHIGAN STATE PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 82:30


    It's Rivalry Week at TAKE THIS. Michigan vs Michigan State in East Lansing. ESPN will be there, Fox will be there, Barstool will be there. You should be there too. Will Michigan be able to stop Payton Thorne? Will Michigan State contain Michigan's rush attack? Will Cade throw the ball? Let's find out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    #022: Is this the WORST Detroit Lions team of all-time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 109:24


    In episode 22 of TAKE THIS, we look at Minnesota and how they could surprise the Big Ten, Ohio State still king but don't count out Penn State, and is THIS Detroit Lions team worse than the 2008 0-16 Detroit Lions team? All of that and MORE, packed with a punch. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    ALABAMA LOST, MSU WON, MICHIGAN WON (ft October Hot Takes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 96:07


    Brad completely destroyed this week's WHO U GOT; Michigan and Michigan State both won; Detroit Red Wings preview; NHL on ESPN is BACK; Will Matthew Stafford ACTUALLY win a Super Bowl? Timestamps: (0:00) Intro, Alabama-Texas A&M Recap (8:47) Kyrie Irving (16:30) NHL on ESPN, Red Wings preview (30:10) WHO U GOT (51:05) October Hot Takes (1:24:25) Fantasy Recap Return every Thursday for a new episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Texas A&M Could Beat Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 93:24


    Today we discuss Alabama's vulnerabilities. Is Georgia the team to beat? Can Michigan's passing game sustain itself? Also: MLB playoff picks, the future is bright for Michigan State, and why I don't trust Dan Campbell as coach of the Lions. New episodes every Thursday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Wisconsin Is the Ultimate "Prove It" for Michigan Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 93:54


    In today's episode, Wisconsin vs Michigan preview, Michigan State vs Western Kentucky preview, will Ole Miss shock Alabama? And why Tampa Bay is flirting with the city of Montreal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Michigan State football is LEGIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 89:08


    Michigan State looks great and Kenneth Walker may win a Heisman. This year's Michigan State-Michigan game will be the biggest its been in six years. With that, here's the game Alabama is going to lose, giving Georgia a clear path to the SEC Championship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Hot Takes and Overreactions from NFL Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 80:26


    Hot takes and overreactions: Is Matthew Stafford overrated? Is the NFC North the new NFC East? Does Michigan deserve to be ranked? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    The Most Hated Team In College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 70:04


    Is it Notre Dame or Alabama? Which team is the most hated? And is Mel Tucker a better head coach than Jim Harbaugh? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    The New York Mets vs the Fans: World War III

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 76:43


    Javier Báez is instigating World War III, but is this the fault of the Mets not performing at the trade deadline? PLUS: Is this the year of Michigan State? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Giving Money to Teams for a New Stadium Is a Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 56:35


    Let's investigate why teams get funding for new stadiums and why it needs to stop. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Rob Manfred Is a Coward Who Hates Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 93:02


    Episode 13 of TAKE THIS features some BIG baseball hot takes. How should we change it, what's wrong, and where do we go from here? Also included is Miguel Cabrera's 500th HR and some content from the NFL pre-season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Tigers, Cubs, and Pre-season Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 92:40


    Here's a new episode of TAKE THIS. Tigers rebuild actually looks…good? Cubs are set up for success next year and NFL pre-season is in full swing. Is Dan Campbell an idiot? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Fantasy Football 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 82:28


    In Take This, episode 11, Griff breaks down the best draft strategy so you can win your fantasy league. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Is Georgia the Biggest Underachiever in College Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 111:54


    In this episode of Take This, we discuss the New York Mets and where the train is headed, does Tony Romo or Matthew Stafford make compelling Hall of Fame arguments, and which college football program has disappointed us the most? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    2021 College Football Preview: What If Alabama Is NOT In the Playoffs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 80:55


    This is the LAST time we will call ourselves Show Off (a sports podcast). Name change coming next week. Let's talk CFP, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    This Exposes How Owners Take Advantage of MLB Draft Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 85:56


    MLB Trade Deadline and Draft recap, NFL Covid-19 issues, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    2021 NFL Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 89:32


    Will the NFC East be...relevant? Will Tom Brady win another Super Bowl? Will the BROWNS finally make it TO a Super Bowl? All that and more in today's NFL Preview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    College Football Needs a 20 Team Big Ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 98:20


    EPISODE 6: MLB mid-season projections, AJ Hinch AL Manager of the Year, and the latest in the Texas/Oklahoma to the SEC. Also: this is how the College Football should re-align. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Aaron Rodgers will be the Packers QB... at least to start the season.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 116:13


    Tracking Aaron Rodgers: he'll be Green Bay's starter come week one. Brad and Griff also explain why the Yankees should not be buying at the deadline, unless it's a shortstop; Michigan should fire Jim Harbaugh based on his comments about Bo Schembechler alone; the Mets had a wild week among some of the biggest offensive days in MLB history. Going forward, new episodes will be on Tuesdays and Fridays. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

    Is the Detroit Tigers Rebuild a Failure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 107:45


    The Detroit Tigers have been in a rebuild for 6+ years and have nothing to show for it. When will we start seeing results? Also: HR Derby and MLB Draft coverage. Plus, which American stadium has the most history? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takethispod/message

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