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Andy Dirks joins the show to talk all things Tigers, including how the bats are staying red-hot, who might be the odd man out when certain players return from injury, who the leader of the squad is, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final hour of the week is packed with hard-hitting questions with David Gregory regarding Michigan v. NCAA and the status quo of college athletics, plenty of Tigers discussion with Andy Dirks, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Friday edition of The Huge Show, we are LIVE from Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan. We talk Tigers with John Vander Wal and Andy Dirks, Michigan Football/Sherrone Moore suspension with John U. Bacon, Clayton Sayfie, and the state of affairs in college athletics with our legal expert David Gregory. We also speak to the incredible faculty and staff at Crystal Mountain as golf season arrives in full swing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Val Kilmer dead at 65 , Tommy Chong (alive at 86) joins us before Hash Bash, Detroit Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks preps us for Opening Day, Cory Booker's vanity record, Elon Musk leaving Doge, and Blake Lively still can't win. Joe DePugh, the high school pitcher who threw "speedballs" and inspired Bruce Springsteen's ‘Glory Days,' dies at 75. RIP Val Kilmer. Gone too soon at 65.  We remember some of his classic roles in The Doors, Tombstone, Real Genius, Batman, Willow, At First Sight, Top Gun, and MacGruber.  The documentary Val is available on Amazon Prime and well worth your time. Val Kilmer had quite the team photo of woman. Corey Booker's new record is stupid and pointless. Virginia Guiffrey Roberts is down to one day left to live. She was in court 10 days ago for breaching a restraining order. Do most citizens in Canada own a firearm? Drew has a lot of Canadian gun questions. Netflix has a new documentary on the Gilgo Beach killer called "Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer. Some people are saying it focuses too much on the victim's families. The murders might have been solved faster if it wasn't for the ex-Suffolk County DA and the ex-police chief. Are there any non-criminal reasons someone would need a burner phone or military style body armor? Tommy Chong joins us as he prepares to come to town for Astronomicon. Tommy tells us stories of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, his erratic podcasting schedule, surviving the soCal wildfires, the passing of Val Kilmer, Cheech & Chong's Last Movie, the Ann Arbor Hash Bash and more. Detroit Tigers TV color commentator Andy Dirks joins us before the Tigers home opener this Friday. Elon Musk might be stepping down from Doge. Morgan Wallen was very grumpy behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live. He's now capitalizing on the moment by selling merch. Blake Lively seemingly pulled a Justin Baldoni on an earlier film. She also had a PR stunt at her friend's donut shop that hilariously backfired. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Today on the show, we're talking all about our Detroit Tigers and Opening Day as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with Andy Dirks who is part of the Tigers Broadcast team. He and Huge previewed tonight's game against the Dodgers, gave their thoughts on the off-season, talked expectations and more. We were then joined by Daniella Bruce who is also with the Tigers Broadcast team. She gave us her thoughts on how the Tigers will do against the Dodgers tonight, talked a little about the Red Wings, and more. We were then joined by Jon Morosi from the MLB Network. He and Huge talked about this Tigers roster, previewed tonight's game, talked about the Red Wings slump, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Andy Dirks who is part of the Tigers Broadcast team. He and Huge previewed tonight's game against the Dodgers, gave their thoughts on the off-season, talked expectations and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking all about our Detroit Tigers and Opening Day as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with Andy Dirks who is part of the Tigers Broadcast team. He and Huge previewed tonight's game against the Dodgers, gave their thoughts on the off-season, talked expectations and more. We were then joined by Daniella Bruce who is also with the Tigers Broadcast team. She gave us her thoughts on how the Tigers will do against the Dodgers tonight, talked a little about the Red Wings, and more. We were then joined by Jon Morosi from the MLB Network. He and Huge talked about this Tigers roster, previewed tonight's game, talked about the Red Wings slump, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Dan Hasty, who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps, GR Rise, and Detroit Mercy Basketball. Throughout the hour, Dan and Huge talked about tonight's Tigers/Dodgers match-up, talked about the Tigers farm system and notable names that we'll see come up through the ranks, talked about expectations for this Tigers team this season and if they can get to the Playoffs, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined in studio by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal so he and Huge could talk about the Tigers/Dodgers tonight. Throughout the hour, John and Huge talked about how the off-season went for the Tigers, talked about the opening day roster, discussed the injuries that this team has already, talked about what makes them confident in this team as well as what concerns they have, talked about expectations for the season, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're revisiting a show from October. Erika Erickson is back and we're talking with Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks… while Shawn […]

The Detroit Tigers have wrapped up their first week of spring training games, with just 24 days left until Opening Day on March 27 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Tigers TV analyst Andy Dirks joins the "Days of Roar" podcast to break down the upcoming season, both for the team and the broadcast booth. He answers these key questions, among other things: What's it like working with Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson? How does it feel as a player to be in a roster battle? Should Jace Jung be the everyday third baseman? Meanwhile, the Tigers face some key injury concerns, with Matt Vierling and Parker Meadows sidelined. Those injuries leave questions about center field and the Opening Day roster. On the pitching side, Jackson Jobe is making a strong case for a rotation spot after two starts this spring. Other topics include roster predictions, Andrew Chafin's minor league deal and the upcoming first round of cuts. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

Erika Erickson is back and we're talking with Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks… while Shawn is cleaning his dirty drawers in […]

We were joined by Detroit Tigers Broadcaster Andy Dirks so he and Huge could talk about last night's win and the rest of the series. Andy and Huge also talked about what makes this team different, talked about the guys playing for each other, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SportsWrap - October 7, 2024 | Segment 3 | Anthony and Lomas talk Tigers win with Andy Dirks

SportsWrap - October 7, 2024 | Full Show | Anthony and Lomas discuss chaotic CFB week and talk Tigers win with Andy Dirks. Anthony breaks down NFL week five

In the final episode of the regular season, former Tigers players and current broadcasters Dan Petry and Andy Dirks join Jason and Dan to recap the 2024 season. What have we witnessed over the past six weeks? The guys take turns identifying pivotal moments and key plays from the final stretch. What player has made the most significant developmental jump this season? If the Tigers clinch a postseason berth, which guy will you be most ecstatic for in the clubhouse? Also in this episode, Dirks and Petry recount their favorite single day in a Tigers uniform, relay their best parenting advice, and share what they'd be doing if it weren't for baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Dirks joins us to talk about the Tiger's remarkable two-month run toward the postseason

7:00 HOUR: Are you going to the Tigers game tonight? We talk to Andy Dirks

Today on the show, we're talking all about the red hot Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Football, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers as former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal joined us. He and Huge talked about the magic number being 1 for the Tigers, gave their thoughts on what this team could do after they make it into the Playoffs, and more. We were then joined by Brandon Day from Blessyouboys.com to get his thoughts on what the Tigers are doing. He and Huge previewed tonight's game against the White Sox, discussed the series, and looked ahead to the Playoffs. We kicked off the second hour talking with Andy Dirks from the Tigers broadcasts. He and Huge talked about this run the Tigers have been on for the past couple of months, Andy told us what the energy has been like surrounding this team, he and Huge looked ahead to what's next, and much more. We were then joined by Tigers Shortstop Zach McKinstry. He talked about what the vibe has been like in the clubhouse, talked about his Michigan roots and why this run is so special, talked about who he's learned the most from, and so much more. We were then joined by Chris Balas from theWolverine.com so he and Huge could preview Michigan/Minnesota. He and Huge gave their thoughts on how that game will go, talked about the QB situation, discussed what worries them, and much more. We talked about Michigan State/OSU in our final hour as Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network joined us. He and Huge gave their thoughts on how this team looks following that loss to Boston College, talked about how they think the Spartans will do against the Buckeyes, and more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SparatanMag.com to get his thoughts on the MSU/OSU match up. He and Huge talked about this team's strengths and weaknesses, gave their thoughts on how the game will go, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Brandon Day about the Tigers. We wrapped up the broadcast with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink. He joined us to tell us about FSU and Davenport working together to create the "Calder City Classic" - which is a rivalry Football game between the two schools. He filled us in on how this came about, told us what the two Universities plan to achieve with it, talked about its connection to the community, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked about the Detroit Tigers as Andy Dirks from the Tigers broadcasts joined us. He and Huge talked about this run the Tigers have been on for the past couple of months, Andy told us what the energy has been like surrounding this team, he and Huge looked ahead to what's next, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the second hour talking with Andy Dirks from the Tigers broadcasts. He and Huge talked about this run the Tigers have been on for the past couple of months, Andy told us what the energy has been like surrounding this team, he and Huge looked ahead to what's next, and much more. We were then joined by Tigers Shortstop Zach McKinstry. He talked about what the vibe has been like in the clubhouse, talked about his Michigan roots and why this run is so special, talked about who he's learned the most from, and so much more. We were then joined by Chris Balas from theWolverine.com so he and Huge could preview Michigan/Minnesota. He and Huge gave their thoughts on how that game will go, talked about the QB situation, discussed what worries them, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 26, 2024 ~ The Detroit Tigers took the second game in the series against the Tampa Bay Rays, and the magic number for the playoffs is now three. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Tigers TV and radio analyst Andy Dirks about the team's turnaround, and the individual comebacks by Spencer Torkelson and Parker Meadows.

Andy Dirks joins the show to chime in on the hottest team in baseball, your Detroit Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Dirks joins the show to chime in on the hottest team in baseball, your Detroit Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Detroit Tigers have passed the Minnesota Twins to claim the third and final spot in the American League wild-card race, with six games remaining. To get there, the Tigers posted a 27-11 record in their last 38 games, all while the Twins and Kansas City Royals have fallen apart. The postseason odds went from 0.2% on Aug. 11 to 70.7% on Sept. 23. Andy Dirks, former Tigers player and current TV analyst, joins to discuss the hottest team in baseball, as well as what to expect in the final six games. Everyone on the roster deserves credit, but which players have contributed the most to the sustained success? Another thing: Do the Tigers already have a core in place for the 2025 season? Follow Evan on X/Twitter here.  Read Evan's most recent work here   

Broadcasting LIVE from Reliance One, Inc. HQ (...not the Sold by Eldon Studio) the fellas had a Special Guest join the show, former Detroit Tigers player, Andy Dirks! Andy shared his path to playing for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Basebal, all the way from Haven, Kansas!  He shared so many great stories from over the years.  Now, Andy is a Real Estate Agent and Broker, he's married and the father of 4 children.  He also works on the Detroit Tigers television broadcast occasionally as well!  We think that Andy should become a Motivational Speaker!  Or maybe he and Rich will start a hunting show!   You don't want to miss this A Great Story Podcast episode! ASGP is POWERed by MediaSkapes!  Please like and subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice.  Tell a friend!  If you'd like to become a sponsor or if you have A Great Story, please send us a message at agr8storypodcast@gmail.com!  And, please share feedback be on our show, we'd love to hear from you.   Follow our AGSP socials: Instagram:  @agreatstorypodcast X:  @agreatstorypod FB:  A Great Story Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/share/FhKmyK7EF9qe5DAi/?mibextid=DNZUvx Love, CT & Rich … and Phil!!!    

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 80 - Has Baseball Been Saved From Extinction? With the start of the MLB Playoffs here, we tackle questions about the health of the game, suggest ideas for strengthening its appeal, and wrap our heads around what happened to "America's National Pastime." In this encore conversation from S1 of CPS, we're joined by former Detroit Tiger, Andy Dirks for a player's perspective on the game. You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting Churchpewsports.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: churchpewsports316@gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316

EPISODE 4: w/ Special Guest Andy Dirks Tune in and listen as I chat with former Detroit Tiger Andy Dirks! We talk about his baseball career, what it was like playing in the Major Leagues, who was his favorite Tiger to play with, and a defining moment that changed his life!! ******************************************************************************* Justin Ford is an author, speaker, coach, and a top producing ICON real estate agent with eXp Realty ranking in the top 1% in the USA! More importantly Justin is a Husband, Dad, Grandpa and follower of Jesus residing in the Metro Detroit, MI area. Justin didn't start at the top or with an unfair advantage, matter of fact it is the exact opposite. Justin comes from a broken home, he dropped out of high school, is a convicted felon, a former drug addict & alcoholic, and his life got so low that he drank water out of a toilet while in jail due to dehydration. If anyone shouldn't be successful, it's Justin! As Justin says it best, it doesn't matter how you start, what matters is how you finish! Justin's struggles and his past didn't stop him from creating success and whatever you are going through in life shouldn't stop you. On this podcast Justin will share with you principles, strategies, and information that will empower you to break free from any circumstances and help you break through any limitations and obstacles that are holding you back from living the life that you ultimately want to live. Justin will regularly interview guests that have also created success despite adversity pertaining to faith, finance, marriage, business, health, and so much more! Be prepared to be Unleashed! If you enjoy this Podcast please make sure to subscribe to this channel and leave Justin a 5 star review. Follow Justin on social media at: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialjustinford INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjustinford BOOKINGS OR QUESTIONS To book Justin for an interview, a speaking engagement, or if you have any questions or topics you'd like Justin to cover on the show please send an email to: justin@justinfordunleashed.com

Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 9 We're thrilled to welcome former Detroit Tiger Andy Dirks as our special guest on this week's Church Pew Sports Podcast. Andy helps us fix baseball, looks back on his career path, the life and faith lessons he learned along the way, and shares some great stories from his days playing in the D! Be sure to listen in to a powerful 3-Minute Message at the end and please share the link. We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: churchpewsports316@gmail.com

On this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast with Andy Dirks, my good buddy from the Detroit Tigers, Quintin Berry joins me to reflect on his MLB career! 13 years in the big leagues, 16 teams, and many many commonalities in our paths. We talk about how to deal with the haters, how soaking up EVERY moment and making the most out of every situation on your way to the top is crucial, and more! Thanks so much, Quintin, again for taking the time to talk to me and my listeners! Subscribe and tune in to this episode to get your mind right.

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Luke and special guest former MLB outfielder and 2012 AL Champion Detroit Tiger, Andy Dirks, breakdown the 2018 World Series and give their picks and keys to the series.

Detroit Sports Podcast - Andy Dirks Download & Listen as former Detroit Tiger Andy Dirks sits down with Doc and shares insights into: -his mindset when he was playing baseball -how he overcame challenges as a youth to play college baseball -what it was like playing in the minors -his reactions to getting drafted by the Tigers -getting the call-up to play for the Detroit Tigers -playing in 2011 -losing the ALCS to the Rangers -his experience in the 2012 season -what it was like playing for Jim Leyland -talks he had with Miguel Cabrera about hitting -having his career cut short due to back issues at age 29 -how he is using positive strategies to grow his businesses www.detroitsportspodcast.com www.twitter.com/detroitpodcast www.facebook.com/detsportspodcast www.instagram.com/detroitsports_podcast

Brandon and Ashley welcome in the honey voiced perspective and insight of one Andy Dirks to the podcast. The native born Kansan, transplanted Michigander, former Tigers outfielder, real estate maven, podcast host, and all around life coach talks his current endeavors, Tiger tales, and the mentality of success on the field and in life. There’s also that time that Jim Leyland challenged Jered Weaver to a fiery bout of fisticuffs. Hold onto your butts. Dirks retirement and how he applied lessons learned in baseball to his life after retirement.Get Your Game Right- How Andy’s podcast aims to teach the mentality of the game through conversations with coaches, scouts and player development personnel.The role of confidence is playing consistently good baseball.Brandon wonders if plate discipline can be taught (asking for some friends).Sometimes Miguel Cabrera just sees things other can’t, and how a normal player makes adjustments.What’s in a good clubhouse?Andy Dirks doesn’t really want to hear players complain about West Coast travel.Looking back at a three year major-league career in which the Tigers never missed the playoffs.Jim Leyland’s greatest hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Detroit Tiger, Andy Dirks, talks about the transition from Pro Baseball to selling real estate. He breaks down what it takes to be a great agent in today’s market!

Former Detroit Tiger, Andy Dirks, talks about the transition from Pro Baseball to selling real estate. He breaks down what it takes to be a great agent in today’s market!PODCAST: https://www.irepodcast.com/ PODCAST FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IREPodcast/WEBSITE: https://www.omegalendinggroup.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OmegaLending/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omegalending/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/omegalending/

The Bless You Boys Podcast returns as Big Al and HookSlide discuss the Detroit Tigers' off-season with Detroit News baseball columnist Tony Paul. BYB Podcast 133 was recorded Halloween afternoon on October 31, 2014, has a running time of 80 minutes and features Al Beaton and HookSlide. Special guest: Tony Paul of The Detroit News. You can follow Tony on Twitter at @TonyPaul1984. Also be on the lookout for the return of Tony's Hardcore Baseball show on Detroit Sports 105.1 in early 2015. Topics: Paul interview: Have the Tigers plateaued under Dave Dombrowski's control? Did the team explore making a manager change with the availability of Joe Maddon (who became the Cubs' manager on Halloween) and Ron Gardenhire? Do the Tigers have any other options, or is Victor Martinez a must sign player despite his advancing age and demand for a four-year deal? How will the bullpen be addressed? Is there a possibility the Tigers eat the final year of Joe Nathan's deal? Torii Hunter is a free agent, and Andy Dirks was released by the team, only to be claimed by the Blue Jays. How will center and right be addressed? Is David Price trade bait? Will the 2015 Tigers remain an elite team or is it one in decline? In the second half of the show, the guys discuss what they have been up to since the end of the Tigers' season, give their thoughts on the World Series and why ratings were down, the busy day in Tigers' news, Miguel Cabrera's surgery, Dave Dombrowski not saying much of anything during his post season presser, what direction the team's payroll is headng, and which Tigers are trade bait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Big Al and HookSlide ponder why the Detroit Tigers are so damned streaky, cover all things All-Star Game, decide Don Kelly will be the odd man out when Andy Dirks returns, reference Brandon Inge for the first time in a year, learn HookSlide is actually a gangster in witness protection and Al admits his man crush on Champ Summers. Bless You Boys Podcast 119 was recorded July 11, 2014, has a running time of 62 minutes, and features Al Beaton and HookSlide. Topics: I've seen streakers: Since June 16, the Tigers have winning streaks of seven, four, and three games. In the same stretch, Detroit has pair of three game losing streaks.All-Stat stuff: Miguel Cabrera, Max Scherzer and Victor Martinez make the All-Star team.Final Five: Rick Porcello falls short, finishing third in the Final Five vote. Brandon Inge in 2009 (Remember BranTorino?) remains the only Tiger to win the gimmicky Final Vote.All-star snubs: Ian Kinsler may be the most egregious All-Star snub of any player in baseball.Martinez injury: Victor will miss the remainder of the Royals series and it appears he'll be dropping out of the All-Star Game. Time to place Victor on the DL?Athletics trade fallout: Justin Verlander says, "They (the A's) made that trade because of us," then catches heat for telling the truth.Andy Dirks: The Neck finally starts a Single-A injury rehab assignment and should return by the end of the month.Outfield logjam: What happens when Dirks retruns? Do the Tigers go with a short bullpen? Make an outfielder available for trade? Or is the most likely scenario the same Don Kelly went through in 2012? (minus Jim Leyland's tears)Tom Veryzer dead at age 61: The much-too-young death of the Tigers' shortstop from 1975-77 sends Al on a trip down memory lane. All that, plus lots more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al, Kurt and Hookslide return to discuss Kurt's adventures in Lakeland, the health of Mike Ilitch, Andy Dirks and Jose Iglesias, Ian Kinsler's actually saying what he thinks, Justin Velrander's first world problems and leave Nick Castellanos alone! Bless You Boys Podcast 103 has a running time of 57 minutes and features Al Beaton, Kurt Mensching and HookSlide. Topics: Kurt arrives in Lakeland, finds a second home.Kurt eyes tell him these ain't the same Detroit Tigers.Tigers owner Mike Ilitch admits he has been dealing with health issues.Andy Dirks gone 12 weeks for back surgery.Who will replace Dirks in left field? (And no, Nick Castellanos is NOT an option, despite what sport talk radio hosts may say)Jose Iglesias' shin issues return.Alan Trammell gives Ian Kinsler his blessing on wearing number 3.Kinsler trashes Rangers in an interview with ESPN, catches flack for actually saying what he thinks, then claims his quotes were taken out of context.Is there a Plan B at 3rd base if Castellanos flames out?Can speed and defense replace the production of Prince Fielder, Omar Infante and Jhonny Peralta?Justin Verlander is dealing with first world problems. After buying a $400K Lamborghini Aventador, which he waited 2 years to get, Verlander now has 9 cars, but only an 8 car garage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 87th BYB Podcast, Kurt, Al and HookSlide look back at the past week of Tigers baseball, home field advantage in the playoffs, changes in left field, pinch running for Prince Fielder, swimming Dodgers and Kurt doesn't get any of Al's pop culture references. Bless You Boys Podcast 87 has a running time of 58 minutes and features Al Beaton, HookSlide and Kurt Mensching. Topics include" The summer of HookSlide and HookSlide Jr. ends by attending Tigers' batting practice. Kurt was WRONG. Is playoff home field advance as important as some in the media make it out to be? Injuries continue to pile up, the latest being Jose Iglesias. Bruce Rondon's bullpen role. October left field candidates include Andy Dirks, Matt Tuiasosopo, Don Kelly and Jhonny Peralta. Someone is going to be left on the outside looking in. Prince Fielder, Victor Martinez and pinch running. AL MVP and Cy Young were thought to be all but locked up by Miguel Cabrera and Max Scherzer a month ago. Has their September struggles opened the door for other candidates? The Dodgers go swimming, Diamondbacks throw a hissy fit. Find the BYB staff on Twitter: @BlessYouBoys, @BigAlBYB, @BYBKurt, @HookSlideBYB, @BYBRob, @Tigerdog_1, @JGoro8, @MelissaHeyboer, @NoRunSupport, @SBNationMLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest Bless You Boys Podcast, Kurt and Al are joined by the newest member of the BYB staff, HookSlide. The gang looks back at the past week of Tigers baseball, ask why fans hate Andy Dirks, call out Buster Olney and make fun of Justin Verlander conspiracy theorists. Bless You Boys Podcast 83 has a running time of 1:11 and features HookSlide, Kurt Mensching and Al Beaton. Also, a very special appearance from Fat Albert. Topics include: The Tigers lose three of four to the Athletics, yet their division lead increases by 1/2 game. Would an A's sweep really have been that big a deal in the big scheme of things? The Indians arrive for a three game series, whilre Detroit fans are apparently scared to death the Tigers are going to collapse at any time. More of the same from Justin Verlander, he's consistently inconsistent. After Miguel Cabrera, who is the Tigers' most valuable hitter? Why has Andy Dirks become the fan base's whipping boy? Who gets called up when rosters expand? Tigers send five to the Arizona Fall League. ESPN's Buster Olney throws crap at wall to determine the Tigers are in the Robinson Cano free agent sweepstakes. Young stud pitcher’s elbow blows up, Matt Harvey becomes example number infinity: According to Forbes, the Astros are either the most profitable team ever, or they aren't. Yasiel Puig gets benched twice by Don Mattingly for "disciplinary reasons." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Tigers are leading the division and This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball is here to talk about it! In episode number nine, I was fortunate to be joined by Jim Weber of WCWA 1230 AM in Toledo. Jim has been the voice of the Toledo Mud Hens for 35 years now, so he knows what he is talking about! Jim told us about some of his experiences in the booth, the rehab of Nate Robertson, the 2009 Mud Hen season, and some insight on current Mud Hens on the roster. Thanks to Jim for taking time to talk to me just hours before a game earlier this week. On the Panel this week are two guys who really know Tigers Baseball. Greg Eno of The Knee Jerks returns to the show, and Ian Casselberrry of Bless You Boys stops by to discuss the latest tigers news this week. Some of the main focus was on the pennant race, September baseball and this strange, strange 2009 team. This week was special because Eno, also known as the “voice of reason” changed a stance of his for the 2009 Tigers team. Also joining us to talk about Scott Green and Andy Dirks, two prospects that might have a future in the Old D, is Paul Wezner of Tigs Town. Tigs Town without a doubt is The best source for Tigers minor league coverage and analysis. Scott Green will undergo surgery, but is still a future late inning reliever. Andy Dirks has shown some power in the outfield, and provides some spark offensively. And finally in our This Week in Detroit Tigers History, we look back to September 4th, 1984 when Jack Morris finally ended his silence with the media. Morris did it as a favor to manager Sparky Anderson, and after his so called silence from the media, Morris responded. After September, Morris went on to pitch three crucial games in the World Series. The rest we all know is the continuance of a hall of fame career. Hopefully the writers eventually realize that too. It’s all here! Remember you can find us on Twitter and email the program. We would love to hear your lovely voices too! All you have to do is call the voicemail line at 231-683-1367!