Podcast appearances and mentions of chris ilitch

Detroit Sports Podcast -- Doc N Jock Sports w/ John & Adam This week -- Previewing Lions against Bills! Also, Chris Ilitch has a poor interview with a local columnist, Michigan rebounds with a nice win against Oklahoma! 

The guys are still irate about the Red Wings' instability and question whether Chris Ilitch will be at Shawn Horcoff's press conference today.

Mike and Rico take a couple of calls from some extremely frustrated Red Wings fans.

Mike and Rico opened and spent this extremely short show before Tigers baseball talking about the upcoming Shawn Horcoff press conference and whether Chris Ilitch needed to make an appearance.

Wojo had a 45-minute conversation with the Red Wings owner, detailed in The Detroit News

9:00 HOUR: Jim and Jon re-enact Wojo's sit-down with Chris Ilitch, Someone is making a comeback

9/16/26 - Jim's reaction to the Red Wings naming an interim GM, Jon's Week 2 Power Surge, Cookie Jar, Jim and Jon re-enact Wojo's sit-down with Chris Ilitch

The guys begin the final hour with their continued thoughts on Chris Ilitch's comments amidst a period of uncertainty about the Red Wings.

Valenti and Rico began today's show by immediately jumping into the latest Red Wings news with Chris Ilitch's interview with Wojo and the announcement that he is hiring an interim GM instead of a full-time one. They spent most of the show on this topic, briefly pausing to talk about Bryce Underwood and how Michigan can better use his arm talent.

Chris Ilitch sat down with Wojo, and let's just say Mike and Rico were perplexed by what the Red Wings owner said and just did by announcing an interim GM just 2 days before training camp. Then, Rico allowed the guys to adjust a few NFL receipts after the results of Week 1.

Valenti and Rico rounded out the show by resuming their conversation about Chris Ilitch's interview. Then, they were joined by Riger in cross-talk ahead of his show.

Mike and Rico field a few more of your calls on the Red Wings.

The guys + the people do not relent when it comes to their criticism of Chris Ilitch.

Mike and Rico take more of your calls on the state of the Red Wings after Chris Ilitch's interview with Wojo.

Mike has a major issue with the non-answers from Chris Ilitch in his interview with Wojo and involves the people in this ongoing conversation.

The guys try to make some sense of the Red Wings not hiring a permanent GM.

The Red Wings just hired an interim GM 2 days before training camp. What?!

Elliotte Friedman has a report on the latest in the Red Wings GM search, and it's...not great.

The guys react to the news of the Pro Bowl Games' demise before jumping right back into their Red Wings conversation.

The Red Wings might not know what they're doing here.

Mike and Brendan return to their earlier conversation about the Red Wings GM search, this time discussing whether it's concerning that we still have no information about the hiring process.

Mike and Rico continue to be confounded by the incompetence behind the scenes with the Red Wings.

This report from the Detroit Free Press on Yzerman's tenure and the Red Wings' (lack of) progress on hiring a new GM...yikes. The guys are dumbfounded.

In what shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. Valenti and Rico hear from a few of the people who are equally dumbfounded about the Detroit Free Press' report about Yzerman/Ilitch/the Red Wings.

The guys take a different angle on the Red Wings talk to begin the final hour.

Valenti and Rico began today's show by immediately diving into the bombshell report from the Detroit Free Press detailing gross mismanagement of the Red Wings during Steve Yzerman's tenure. They ripped Yzerman and owner Chris Ilitch apart for a good portion of the show. They also took some time to talk about their interest levels in the preseason, and specifically the Lions preseason.

Mike rips apart the Red Wings for still not having a GM this late in the offseason.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the National League MVP race after Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani both hit two home runs in the finale of the Chicago Cubs' three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guys dive deep into PCA's leap as a hitter—including cutting his chase rate by 7.5%—and contrast his elite center field defense with Ohtani's offensive dominance and 85.2 innings on the mound. They also run through the rest of the MLB awards landscape, including Yordan Alvarez commanding the AL MVP, Dylan Cease battling Cam Schlittler for the AL Cy Young, Jacob Misiorowski facing Cristopher Sanchez for NL Cy Young, and key Rookie of the Year contenders. Next, the mailbag opens up for a series of wild conspiracy theories and listener emails. The hosts evaluate whether Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch traded Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers to fuel salary cap animosity, debate whether non-Dodgers front offices hold a "loser mentality," address a Washington Nationals fan's frustration over trading core stars, and discuss why Gen Z players keep trolling about whether Babe Ruth was a real person. Finally, it's Friday, which means it's time for "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". Highlights from "The Good" include the Boston Red Sox's wild 13-inning comeback against the Chicago White Sox and Jefry Yan's leaping strikeout debut for the New York Mets. "The Bad" covers Harrison Bader's fire truck scooter accident and Kevin Gausman's daughter roasting the Blue Jays. "The Uggla features Dave Dombrowski defending Alec Bohm using RBI statistics and Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio giving an unprompted rant about former Phillies players.   Timestamps: (00:00) — Introduction & Cubs Sweep the Dodgers (02:18) — NL MVP Debate: Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Shohei Ohtani (20:57) — Award Races: AL MVP, Cy Young & Rookie of the Year (30:13) — Mailbag: Tarik Skubal Trade & Salary Cap Conspiracy Theories (39:22) — Mailbag: Front Office Mindsets & Nats Fan Despair (53:30) — Mailbag: Does Gen Z Believe Babe Ruth Was Real? (57:44) — The Good: Red Sox 13-Inning Comeback & Jefry Yan's Leaping Debut (01:06:40) — The Bad: Harrison Bader's Scooter Incident & Gausman's Daughter Roasts Blue Jays (01:10:09) — The Uggla: Dave Dombrowski Defends Alec Bohm's RBIs & Vic Fangio's Phillies Rant (01:16:09) — Weekend Series Preview & Outro Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The guys debate which Detroit sports GM they'd like to hear speak the most.

The guys read your texts and take your calls in response to their topic about the Detroit sports GM they'd like to see speak to the media the most.

This (EMERGENCY) Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the stunning news that Steve Yzerman is out as general manager in Detroit. Hockeytown news & analysis covers what this means for the Dylan Larkin trade request, the search for a new head of hockey operations, & who Chris Ilitch will choose to take over for Yzerman. (00:00) - Intro & Behind The Scenes An emergency episode as the news drops: Yzerman transitions to senior advisor and Chris Ilitch begins the search for new hockey ops leadership. We read between the lines on the announcement and why the timing in mid-July is so strange. (05:15) - YZERMAN OUT.  Yzerman transitions to senior advisor and Chris Ilitch begins the search for new hockey ops leadership. We read between the lines on the announcement and why the timing in mid-July is so strange. (16:20) - Was It Deserved? The full tenure review: home-run drafting at the top, phenomenal contracts for the core, but pro scouting misses, self-inflicted wounds, and a philosophy that never adapted. (31:25) - Who Replaces Yzerman? Internal options versus an outside hire, the president of hockey ops question, the Eric Tulsky pipe dream, and the names being floated around the league. Ventura, Peterson, Yorke, or others? (53:00) - Larkin, Edvinsson & DeBrincat Does the change alter Larkin's trade request? Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and exposed to an offer sheet. Meanwhile, Alex DeBrincat's future is completely up in the air with no GM to negotiate. Also, is Todd McLellan safe? (1:09:00) - First Moves for the New GM Sign the RFA, get clarity on the roster, and start the reset - why the next hire has to be bold from day one.  (1:15:20) - Overtime Your questions on Nicklas Lidstrom as a candidate, Yzerman's emotional high point, and how Ilitch ownership factors in. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

Episode 149 of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast takes the pulse of Steve Yzerman's rebuild for the last time under Yzerman's watch. The Red Wings GM stepped down on Wednesday morning, leaving the team on thin ice as owner Chris Ilitch looks for his replacement.

The guys stuck with the topic of the day/week regarding the Red Wings' demotion of Steve Yzerman. They wondered where Chris Ilitch will look to fill the shoes of the former GM, and took more of your calls.

Mike and Rico question the timing of Chris Ilitch demoting Steve Yzerman.

The guys took a brief pause from the Yzerman discussion to react to a list from CBS Sports of the top offensive trios in the NFL. Then, they speculated on the timing of Chris Ilitch's move before doing their only Skubal-related segment of the day on a potential suitor for the Tigers' ace.

Wednesday morning, it was announced Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman was stepping down from the position and into a senior advisory role under team CEO Chris Ilitch.With captain Dylan Larkin's desire to be traded still at the forefront, the incoming GM will have this saga waiting from the moment the ink is dry on a contract.Beyond that, a proud franchise which hasn't made the playoffs in ten seasons appears to be in some disarray. Plenty to unpack as the Wings look to steady the waters.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #DetroitRedWings #SteveYzerman #JimDevellano #ChrisIlitch #Dylan Larkin #ViktorArvidsson #DaniilTarasov #KeeganKolesar #BradyTkachuk

April 2, 2026 ~ Chris Ilitch, CEO Ilitch Holdings and Tigers Chairman and CEO joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A good conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Detroit Tigers — the recent signings of Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, on Tarik Skubal, the lineup, Chris Ilitch and Scott Harris and more (11:30). Then, with a stoned Rube, we answered your questions on MSU basketball, the point guard situation, Aday Mara's flagrant foul for Michigan, the Lions, Pistons, stupid bets and more (35:00).

A good conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Detroit Tigers — the recent signings of Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, on Tarik Skubal, the lineup, Chris Ilitch and Scott Harris and more (11:30). Then, with a stoned Rube, we answered your questions on MSU basketball, the point guard situation, Aday Mara's flagrant foul for Michigan, the Lions, Pistons, stupid bets and more (35:00).

Mike and Rico reset their biggest topics in the final hour. Plus, they continue to closely monitor the Sweden-Italy hockey game.

The guys listened to some Scott Harris audio about the Tigers offseason and how he was essentially given the green light from owner Chris Ilitch to spend in free agency. They wondered what this means for the Red Wings potential plans to finally go all in before they reacted to a mock draft to end the hour.

Valenti and Rico wonder the impact that the Tigers' signing Verlander has on how people look at Scott Harris and Chris Ilitch.

Pitchers and catchers from the Detroit Tigers report to spring training in eight days, but before the focus shifts to the 2026 season, former general manager Al Avila (responsible for 25 players on the current 40-man roster) joins "Days of Roar" for more than an hour to discuss the Tigers' rebuild, along with other takeaways from his more than 20 years with the Tigers, including the final seven seasons in charge of baseball operations. Topics with Avila include Mike Ilitch vs. Chris Ilitch, the J.D. Martinez and Justin Verlander trades in 2017, who would've been the manager if A.J. Hinch had joined the Chicago White Sox, Carlos Correa and Javier Báez during the 2021-22 offseason and getting fired (then being asked to stay) in August 2022. He also took deep dives into draft pick decisions such as Jackson Jobe over Marcelo Mayer, Jace Jung over Zach Neto and Riley Greene over CJ Abrams, plus the scouting process for No. 1 overall picks Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene. Aside from the Avila interview, Evan Petzold and Chris Brown discuss Tarik Skubal's upcoming arbitration hearing, the ongoing pursuit of mid-tier starters — and if there's any chance Framber Valdez falls into the Tigers' lap. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

No BS Newshour Episode #387Secret Government(0:04) The Feds sue to see Joselyn Benson's bloated voter rolls.17,000 people over the age of 99 registered to vote.(16:56) Detroit Police and Fire Pension fund on the rocks.Will Detroit go broke again?(37:31) Tiger's owner Chris Ilitch is a conniving creep.His old man is interned in a marble crypt. The city gets nothing.But Let's Go Tigers, anyway…(51:46) With Comedian Detroit Red. ⁠NBN on YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBSNewshourNBN on iTunes⁠⁠: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bs-newshour-with-charlie-leduff/id1754976617NBN on Spotify⁠⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMLWg6goiLQCRom8QNndC⁠⁠Like NBN on Facebook⁠⁠:  https://www.facebook.com/LeDuffCharlie⁠⁠Follow to NBN on Twitter : https://x.com/charlieleduff Sponsored by American Coney Island, Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, and XG Service Group

The guys continue their show-long conversation on the Tigers, asking if Chris Ilitch and Scott Harris will be satisfied with a playoff berth.

Sean Baligian is fired up and unfiltered in this passionate post-trade deadline episode. From bullpen meltdowns to front office letdowns, Sean rips into the Tigers' inaction at the deadline, calling out the prospect hoarders and questioning the long-term vision of the organization. He revisits the ghosts of Tigers prospects past and goes toe-to-toe with the “Trust the Process” crowd.In between rants, Sean calls for a reality check: this division is weak, the moment is now, and waiting for 2027 to contend isn't a plan—it's an excuse. With sharp critiques of Chris Ilitch and Scott Harris, plus plenty of love for fans like Todd, Mike Bochenek, and his son, Sean channels decades of Detroit baseball heartbreak into a must-hear monologue.And yes, the Lions' preseason opener means absolutely nothing. Pour a Diet Mountain Dew and rum, and let's go Off The Air.

Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 180  -  Brotherhood, Baseball & Saying Goodbye: Faith and Sports in Life's Toughest Moments After a short break, Church Pew Sports returns with a powerful blend of sports talk and soul-level reflections. Hosted by Bill Hobson alongside co-hosts Pastor Paul Miller, Scott Holmgren, and David Collins, this episode begins with a spirited dive into the Detroit Tigers' surprising rise, the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball, and how the NCAA's historic settlement is reshaping college sports as we know it. The guys take on hot topics with their usual insight and humor—from the puzzling economics of baseball contracts (will Chris Ilitch pay Tarek Skubal what he's worth?) to the quirks of umpiring in an era of automated calls and helmet taps. They also unpack how the MLB app, shifting sports commentary trends, and changes in TV contracts are affecting fan engagement. But what sets this episode apart isn't just the sports commentary—it's the deeply personal turn the conversation takes near the end. In the final segment, Pastor Paul Miller shares an emotional update on the recent loss of his 94-year-old father, a moment that brings the meaning of Church Pew Sports into sharp focus. His honest reflections on caregiving, grief, and what it means to be supported by a “band of brothers” will resonate with every listener who has navigated loss or leaned on friends through tough times. This segment powerfully reminds us that while sports are fun and important, they also serve as the backdrop for deeper connections—between fathers and sons, between friends, and within the podcasting community itself. Paul's words are a tribute not only to his father but to the strength found in friendship, faith, and brotherhood. In true Church Pew fashion, the episode ends with encouragement for men everywhere: stay connected. In a world that often isolates, this podcast is a living example of what happens when men show up for each other—on and off the mic. Whether you came for the baseball or stayed for the brotherhood, this episode delivers on every level. --------- Did you know you can now WATCH Church Pew Sports on our new YOUTUBE Channel? You can 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  

What Happened? Rip Kultida Woods, Marcus “Son of Michael” Jordan's cop cam, recapping the Grammy Awards, and Kanye West is unhinged. PLUS WATP Karl takes down Kevin Connolly's Victory the Podcast, bitter Opie's Unleashed, and Woke Dad's Whoppers. We have passed Stuttering John on YouTube. Stuttering John is currently UNAVAILABLE for Cameos. Our aim is now on Guru Jagat. RIP Kultida Woods. We recall Tiger's hilarious press conference. Sports: Some people are saying they will boycott the Super Bowl over the Black National Anthem. Donald Trump will be the first president to attend the Super Bowl. Cleveland Browns superstar DE Myles Garrett wants a trade… should the Detroit Lions snag him? The Los Angeles Rams are trying to trade WR Cooper Kupp. The Detroit Tigers sign Jack Flaherty. Chris Ilitch is getting divorced. Michael Jordan's son Marcus Jordan gets BUSTED for DUI after making a wrong turn onto some railroad tracks. Kanye is selling women's body suits now to spite Kim Kardashian. He looked great at The Grammys. Karl from WATP drops by to rip Victory the Podcast, trash Throwbacks with Matt Leinart & Jerry Ferrara, tear apart Opie Unleashed NYC, roll our eyes at Woke Dad and more. A listener made a Woke Dad song. Grammys 2025: The Grammys were a thing and women DOMINATED. Song of the Year and Record of the Year are about a pedophile. Trevor Noah is the Black Robin Williams. Beyoncé is the most decorated artist of all-time and she can finally shut up about not winning Album of the Year. Lady Gaga looks different. Chappell Roan complained about a bunch of stuff. Charli XCX has a nice butt. Benson Boone is sorry for tugging on his weiner. Marc hates Sabrina Carpenter. Notable Loon Will Smith got to be at an Award Show. Please let the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively feud go away. Blake's Instagram was under attack. The Leif Garrett Special actually happened in 1978. Partial cop cam has been released of Marcus Jordan after he drove his Lamborghini onto some train tracks. 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).

Valenti starts the second half of the show wondering what it would be like if the Tigers had an owner who was willing to spend.

Joe Biden cosplay, Alex Jones (not) getting shut down, Eli Zaret stops by, JLo cancels her tour, the TikTok snot queen, Drew Crime: Chad Daybell, and Jeff Gordon's dirty laundry aired out. Jeff Gordon's dirty laundry is being aired today for some reason. She people are saying it's because of Pride Month. Eli Zaret drops by to complain about the Mike Tyson / Jake Paul postponement, respond to Donald Trump's conviction a little bit, MLB games on Roku & Apple TV, cheapskate Chris Ilitch, Ty Cobb losing records to DEI, George Floyd statues, Caitlin Clark drama, the NBA Finals preview, Troy Weaver BLOWN OUT by the Detroit Pistons, Bronny's NBA tryouts, NCAA roster madness, and much more. Politics: People on both sides are going crazy over the Donald Trump verdict. Drew counted cliché's over the weekend. Trump went on to a roaring crowd at a UFC fight. The Black vote may put Trump in office this time around. Joe Biden hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at the White House and put a helmet on to look ridiculous. The Alex Jones Show is getting shut down by the Feds! Wait… nevermind… he's live today. There is a new TikTok queen and she's full of snot. Check out this NSFW Edmonton Oilers fan. WOW! Documentaries: New cult alert: Dancing with the Devil on Netflix. There is a MoviePass documentary on Max. Robert De Niro stripped of a “prestigious” award for popping off in New York last week. True Crime: Doomsday cult leader Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death. Michelle Troconis has been sentenced for her participation with Fotis Dulos. 48 Hours featured the death of Fabio Sementilli. JLo's life is in shambles and her life sucks now. Lopez has canceled her tour, not due to low ticket sales, but to spend time with her family because no one likes her album or wants to see her perform.. Eminem dropped a new banger. Spotify's most streamed albums of all time. Nicki Minaj cancels another concert post-arrest. She declares the Dutch racist. Diddy's former employees are telling-all. There are a lot of older bands in the Billboard 200. Paris Hilton is dropping more crappy music. She also gave the most uninspired performance at LA Pridefest. We watch this brat get arrested via cop cam. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).