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The Detroit Sports Sit Down is a weekly podcast discussing the biggest topics in Detroit sports and is a member of the Big Heads Media Podcast Network in partnership with Detroit Sports Unrestricted. DSSD is hosted by three lifelong Detroit sports fans; T


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    Michigan Moves on While MSU Falls to Coach K One Last Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 88:28


    This week the guys discuss Michigan advancing to the sweet 16, MSU losing to Coach K one last time. the continued craziness that is the NFL offseason, and the Tigers beginning spring training.

    The GOAT Is Back And The Lockout Is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 85:04


    The guys discuss Tom Brady's decision to end his short-lived retirement, the end of the MLB lockout, and their initial thoughts on the NCAA brackets.

    The Brick Wall Of Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 74:07


    On this week's episode, the guys discuss all the crazy moves across the NFL including Rodgers resigning with Green Bay. They also cover the current MLB lockout, and where Michigan and Michigan State stand heading into the Big Ten basketball tournament.

    Interview Series: CBS College Hoops Expert Jerry Palm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 16:47


    Tom is joined by CBS college basketball expert Jerry Palm. They discuss how Michigan and Michigan State currently stand after the Wolverines win on Tuesday and how the Big Ten stacks up as a whole as we enter March Madness.

    Interview Series: Kyshonn Tyson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 13:02


    On this episode, Tom talks with Kyshonn Tyson. Tyson was recently drafted by the Michigan Panthers of the USFL. Tyson discusses what the draft process was like and his expectations for the upcoming season. Tyson also discusses his time at Garden City CC where he played against East Mississippi CC who was documented on Last Chance U on Netflix.

    Interview Series: Mitchell Brock

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 52:41


    Mitchell Brock is the co host of BTP Sports. Brock is also an official for both Texas high school football and basketball. He is a 2013 inductee of the Minor League Football Hall of Fame. He is also a die hard Detroit Lions fan. In the interview he discusses his experience as a member of the media at this year's Super Bowl, what its like to be an official for Texas HS football, his career as a minor league football player and his opinion on the state of the Detroit Lions.

    Matthew Stafford Is A Super Bowl Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 69:46


    The guys review last weeks Super Bowl win by the L.A. Rams and discuss how former Lions QB Matthew Stafford is now a champion.

    Super Sunday Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 63:25


    The guys discuss Jim Harbaugh returning to Michigan as head coach while Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis departs for Miami, and they preview the Super Bowl and give their predictions for this Sunday's big game.

    Interview Series: Dave Birkett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 38:22


    This week Tom talked with Detroit Lions beat writer Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Dave covered a number of topics including whether Lions fans should root for Matthew Stafford, who the Lions may be looking to pick in the 2022 draft, which quarterbacks improved their draft stock at this year's Senior Bowl, and how head coach Dan Campbell has tried to change the culture of the Detroit Lions franchise.

    Championship Sunday Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 83:46


    On this weeks episode the guys review the AFC and NFC Championship games. They discuss Matthew Stafford going to the Super Bowl in his first season away from Detroit, what the heck happened to Patrick Mahomes, and is Jim Harbaugh on his way to the Minnesota Vikings?

    Interview Series: 97.1 Show Host Jeff Riger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 53:56


    Tom talked today with 97.1 The Ticket show host, Jeff Riger. Among the topics discussed were the NFL playoffs, Jeff's past criticisms of Matthew Stafford, the coaching carousel in the NFL, and the current state of the Detroit Pistons.

    Divisional Round Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 107:45


    After an incredible weekend of NFL football the guys break down each of the four thrilling games and look ahead to Championship Sunday. In the final segment they take a look at the NFL coaching carousel and whether that will include Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh.

    Super Wild Card Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 101:26


    The Detroit Sports Sit Down is back! On this episode Tom, Dan, and Joe look at the 2021 Detroit Lions season and determine whether it can be considered a success despite the poor record. They then look back at Super Wild Card weekend in the NFL and breakdown each game. In the final segment of the show the guys preview and predict this weekend's divisional playoff games.

    Michigan Defeats Ohio State!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 34:07


    It may not be football, but Michigan defeated Ohio State in a big marquee game. The guys review the Wolverines victory over the Buckeyes in a battle of top five teams in college basketball. 

    All In For Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 95:35


    On this episode of DSSD the guys review Michigan's comeback win at Wisconsin and look ahead to their big showdown with Ohio State on Sunday. 

    The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 69:49


    On this episode of DSSD the guys review Super Bowl LV and Tom Brady's 7th victory in the big game. Hall of Fame inductees for 2021 were announced and two prominent names in Detroit sports were included, Calvin Johnson and Charles Woodson. Finally, the guys discuss rumors of both Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr. leaving Detroit when free agency begins. 

    Trading Stats For Kneecaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 96:34


    On this episode of DSSD the guys look at the Detroit Lions eventful offseason thus far. A new coaching staff, a new Gm, and the end of an era in Detroit sports as Matthew Stafford is traded to the Rams. In the second half of the show the guys give their predictions for Super Bowl LV.

    Quinntricia Survives Another Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 104:47


    The guys review the Lions dominant win over the Jaguars and preview this Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.

    BFC Football: Brian Barnes Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 8:59


    Tom talks to the head varsity football coach at Bishop Foley Catholic High School, Brian Barnes, as he and his team prepare for their first game of the season. The Ventures open up with a league matchup against Macomb Lutheran North at home this Friday Night at 7 pm.Make sure to follow us on twitter @DetSitDownLike us on FacebookCheck out our website Subscribe to our podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotify

    Same Old Patricia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 86:06


    Tom, Dan, and Joe break down the Lions 4th quarter collapse against the Bears. In segment 2 the guys take a look at the big things they saw around the NFL in week 1. The show finishes up with a preview and predictions for Detroit's week two matchup at Green Bay.Make sure to follow us on twitter @DetSitDownLike us on FacebookCheck out our website Subscribe to our podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotify

    Interview Series - Mark Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 113:34


    The interview series continues as Tom talks to sportscaster Mark Wilson. Mark talks about his career in sports broadcasting including being a co-host of The Parker and the Man which was one of the highest-rated talk shows in the Detroit area during its run.

    Interview Series - Neal Ruhl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 75:06


    The interview series continues as Tom talks to sports broadcaster Neal Ruhl. Neal talks about his experiences as the play-by-play man for both Oakland University basketball and Detroit City FC. Neal also discusses his main goal of becoming a full-time NBA broadcaster.

    Interview Series - Tony Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 88:52


    The interview series continues as Tom talks to Detroit News sports writer, Tony Paul. Tony talks about what it's been like covering sports during this pandemic, when he thinks the Detroit Tigers can be contenders again, as well some of the biggest stories that he's had a chance to cover through his career.

    Interview Series: John Wharton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 57:11


    The Detroit Sports Sit Down returns with a special interview as Tom talks with former Detroit Red Wings head trainer, John Wharton. John had a unique view behind the bench during some of the greatest moments in franchise history. John has many great stories to tell regarding the rivalry with the Colorado Avalanche, The Russian Five, being a part of three Stanley Cup victories, and so much more.

    Lions Edition: Spending More Time With Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 84:14


    The guys discuss the end of the Lions season and the importance of landing the number 3 overall pick. They then review the first round of the NFL playoffs and look ahead to the divisional round.

    Lions Edition: Another Lead Blown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 54:34


    The guys discuss the Lions loss at Denver and how they continue to blow leads. Dan and Tom's nephew, Ryan Roffe, joins the show to talk about becoming a Steelers fan despite being in a family full of die hard Lions fans. The show wraps up with the guys looking ahead to the final week of the regular season and all the exciting matchups and playoff scenarios.

    Special Edition: Quick Lane Postgame - Pittsburgh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 8:05


    Tom Murphy Jr. covered the Quick Lane Bowl and captured audio from Pittsburgh's postgame press conference following their 34-30 victory over Eastern Michigan.

    Special Edition: Quick Lane Bowl Postgame - EMU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 10:25


    Tom Murphy Jr. covered the Quick Lane Bowl and captured audio from Eastern Michigan's postgame press conference following their heartbreaking 34-30 loss to Pitt.

    Lions Edition: Same as it Ever Was

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 94:04


    The Lions announced that they will be bringing back both Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia for another season in 2020. The guys discuss this decision and whether or not this organization will ever change or are they just destined to be failures as long as the Ford family owns the team.

    Lions Edition: This Team Bloughs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 76:21


    The guys breakdown the Lions loss to the Vikings and take a look at the big stories around the NFL.

    DSSD: Is Ohio State Really Just That Much Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 67:23


    The guys discuss Michigan's blowout loss to Ohio State and why the Wolverines seem to be so far behind the Buckeyes as a football program.

    Lions Edition: Bevell Being Bevell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 49:03


    The guys discuss the Lions loss to the Raiders and breakdown the curious play call at the end of the game.

    Lions Edition: Incredibly Mediocre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 66:21


    The guys review the Lions win over the Giants and preview the upcoming game vs the Raiders.

    Lions Edition: A Home Loss is Never a "Good Loss"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 82:11


    The guys breakdown the Lions heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

    College Edition: "We had 12, we didn't have 12, I don't know"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 52:26


    The guys breakdown the debacle that was the Spartans loss to Arizona State, they then preview Michigan State vs Northwestern and Michigan vs Wisconsin.

    Lions Edition: An Ugly Win is Still a Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 65:29


    The guys review the Lions ugly victory over the San Diego errr Los Angeles Chargers. They then preview the upcoming road matchup with the Eagles.

    College Edition: Who is QB1?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 58:04


    On this episode of The Detroit Sports Sit Down: College Edition, the guys discuss Michigan's overtime win over Army and debate whether Dylan McCaffrey should take over at starting quarterback going forward. They also look at Michigan State's impressive win over Western Michigan.

    Lions Edition: "When a Tie Feels Like a Loss"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 61:44


    On this edition of The Detroit Sports Sit Down: Lions Edition, the guys breakdown the week 1 tie against the Arizona Cardinals. 

    Lions Edition: 2019 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 53:22


    The guys preview the upcoming season for the Detroit Lions and give their predictions. 

    Detroit Sports Sit Down - EP 53 "The State of Detroit Sports"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 116:20


    The guys are back after a bit of a summer hiatus to discuss the state of Detroit sports. Topics discussed: 1. The potential moves the Detroit Tigers may make as we approach the MLB trade deadline. 2. Reviewing the Detroit Lions offseason and what their outlook is for the 2019 season. 3. The Detroit Pistons lackluster offseason and if they should have traded for Russell Westbrook. 4. The return of Steve Yzerman to the Red Wings organization and what it means to their rebuild. 5. Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh's statements regarding Urban Meyer.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down: EP 52 - "Tiger's Back"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 67:28


    On this episode of Detroit Sports Sit Down the guys discuss Tiger Wood's historic Master's victory. They also discuss the Pistons return to the NBA playoffs.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down Ep: 51 April in the D

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 97:36


    On this episode of the Detroit Sports Sit Down the guys look back at the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and they discuss the situations of all four major Detroit sports teams as we enter into spring.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down: Ep #50 – “Sparty On”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 78:29


    The guys review the NCAA tournament and how special this run to the Final Four has been for the Michigan State Spartans. They finish the show by looking at the Detroit Tigers 2019 season and what to expect from this team as we get ready for Opening Day.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down Episode #49 – “Sweet 16”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 58:02


    Tom Murphy Jr, Joe Perri, and Dan Murphy break down the NCAA tournament so far and preview the sweet 16. They also give their predictions for Michigan's matchup with Texas Tech and the Spartans contest with LSU.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down Episode #48 Lions Strike in Free Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 38:00


    On this episode the guys breakdown the Detroit Lions free agency acquisitions.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down Episode #47 Second Chances

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 71:49


    On this episode of the Detroit Sports Sit Down, the guys discuss the Cleveland Brown's signing of Kareem Hunt. They breakdown the Antonio Brown situation and whether or not the Detroit Lions should make an offer. The also take a look at the new offensive coaching changes made by the Wolverines Spartans and Lions this off-season.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down Episode #46 The Not So Super Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 122:04


    On this episode of the Detroit Sports Sit Down, the guys look back at New England's Super Bowl victory. They also breakdown the Detroit Pistons trade deadline moves and they discuss Kevin Durant's recent confrontational press conference.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down Episode #45: Where Is the Flag?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 103:15


    On this episode of the Detroit Sports Sit Down, the guys breakdown NFL Championship weekend and look ahead to the Super Bowl match up between the Rams and Patriots.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down Episode #44: Same Old Patriots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 114:08


    On this episode of The Detroit Sports Sit Down we review the NFL Divisional Playoffs and discuss how many of us were fooled into thinking that the Patriots run was over. We also look ahead to championship Sunday and make our predictions on who will be in the Super Bowl. In the final segment of the show, we take a look at Michigan and Michigan State basketball and how exciting it is that both teams are in the top ten.

    Detroit Sports Sit Down Episode #43 The Old Familiar Feeling of Disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 167:47


    On this episode of the Detroit Sports Sit Down, Tom, Dan and Joe discuss the disappointing end to the Michigan Wolverines season and the overall disappointment that is the Detroit Lions. They also discuss the NFL Playoffs.

    Fantasy Football Fix: Week 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2018 22:24


    Walton Spurlin of Pro Football Focus joins Detroit Sports Sit Down host Tom Murphy Jr. for a weekly segment where they discuss the biggest topics in fantasy football.

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