Podcasts about Mike Ilitch

In this edition of the OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings at the 20-game mark, on pace for 74 points and out of the playoffs for the ninth straight year. He also talks about the unlikely possibility of Steve Yzerman making the third coaching change in the NHL (Bruins fired Jim Montgomery, who replaced Drew Bannister of the Blues on Sunday), the upside of defenseman Jeff Petry perhaps in his final year in Detroit and how first-round draft pick Marco Kasper is outplaying J.T. Compher as the second-line center. In addition, Mike Keenan is the interview guest. In Keenan's book, "Iron Mike: My Life Behind the Bench," he details for the first time two meetings he had with Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch about coaching and managing the team, which could've changed the course of Red Wings history for good, bad, or indifferent.

In this edition of the OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings at the 20-game mark, on pace for 74 points and out of the playoffs for the ninth straight year. He also talks about the unlikely possibility of Steve Yzerman making the third coaching change in the NHL (Bruins fired Jim Montgomery, who replaced Drew Bannister of the Blues on Sunday), the upside of defenseman Jeff Petry perhaps in his final year in Detroit and how first-round draft pick Marco Kasper is outplaying J.T. Compher as the second-line center. In addition, Mike Keenan is the interview guest. In Keenan's book, "Iron Mike: My Life Behind the Bench," he details for the first time two meetings he had with Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch about coaching and managing the team, which could've changed the course of Red Wings history for good, bad, or indifferent.

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL coach, general manager, team president, and sportscaster Doug MacLean about his new book "Draft Day: How Hockey Teams Pick Winners Or Get Left Behind", releasing October 3rd! Pull up a chair and grab a cup of joe, Doug is telling stories - from how he acquired Kris Draper for $1, working for Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch, Scotty Bowman's odd ways of motivating Stevie Y, the process of writing the book, his regret over the Kopitar draft, the Eric Lindros trade - the biggest draft trade ever, why the Sharks took Patrick Marleau over Olli Jokinen, the Sidney Crosby lottery, tanking, thoughts on the last two expansion drafts with Vegas & Seattle, and so much more!

What is multicultural marketing and branding, and how can it impact Michigan's supply chains and the quest to attract talent in this new economy?Listen to Lydia Michael and Kevin Ketels as they explore the growing world of international marketing, branding and supply chain evolution. Blended Collective is a multicultural marketing and brand consultancy focused on the core values of authenticity, culture, and diversity. Kevin Ketels, Assistant Professor Global Supply Chain Management, Mike Ilitch School of Business, Wayne State University walks us through the changing world of supply chains and the growth of electrification and EV's. 

This week's episode is sponsored by Better Help.Your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B are joined by a fan favorite and recurring friends with benefits Antoinette for some Grown, Honest, and Slightly Toxic conversations. (33:00) In the Grown Segment the ladies talk about: (34:00) Trichomoniasis, a very common STD that many people mistake for for a yeast infectionLittle Caesars founder Mike Ilitch paid Rosa Parks rent for 10 years The history behind the formation of some prominent HBCU'SThe rich Black history in Oklahoma (50:00) Ja Morant's suspension (43:00) Honest Segment Philadelphia highschool Principal withholding graduation diplomas for dancing on stage. What does policing Black joy look like? (1:03:00) Slightly Toxic Segment (TRIGGER WARNING) YK Osiris and Sukihana and the larger conversation it has amplified about assault and harassment against women.Bi-racial debate is not monolithic: Amber Rose Vs. Joseline Hernandez (1:46:00) Freshly Squeezed: New Music Doja Cat- Attention August 08- BruisesVictoria Monet- On My Mama —----------------LINKS:

Damascus Road Productions, Uptone Pictures, and SaltShaker Media announce the upcoming theatrical release of "Paul's Promise". The inspiring biopic of hope, faith and racial reconciliation is slated to open in 200+ markets on Oct. 21 through Integrity Releasing with Home Entertainment release to launch on Dec. 6. The film stars Linda Purl, Nancy Stafford, Ryan O'Quinn, Shari Rigby, Josef Cannon and Dean Cain. "Paul's Promise" is the debut project to be released under the newly-announced Damascus Road multi-picture pact with film executive, producer and financier Mike Ilitch, Jr., who has committed to a slate of films, many already in the production and distribution process, with a broad forthcoming slate to also soon be announced. "Inspiring audiences through entertainment has always been a goal for our companies," said Ilitch. "This true story of one man's journey of transformation that impacted generations fits perfectly with our brand and the stories we are sharing with the world." Hollywood veterans Ryan O'Quinn and Heather O'Quinn of Damascus Road Productions and Uptone Pictures' Michael Davis lead the charge in producing "Paul's Promise," a powerful and timely biopic about the former racist firefighter-turned-pastor in the height of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Nick Logan and Ty Nsekhe also serve as executive producers. "It is truly a highlight of my career to bring this story to the big screen," says O'Quinn. "One man's decision to serve God and stand up to injustice continues to make a huge impact on his community to this day."

Damascus Road Productions, Uptone Pictures, and SaltShaker Media announce the upcoming theatrical release of "Paul's Promise". The inspiring biopic of hope, faith and racial reconciliation is slated to open in 200+ markets on Oct. 21 through Integrity Releasing with Home Entertainment release to launch on Dec. 6. The film stars Linda Purl, Nancy Stafford, Ryan O'Quinn, Shari Rigby, Josef Cannon and Dean Cain. "Paul's Promise" is the debut project to be released under the newly-announced Damascus Road multi-picture pact with film executive, producer and financier Mike Ilitch, Jr., who has committed to a slate of films, many already in the production and distribution process, with a broad forthcoming slate to also soon be announced. "Inspiring audiences through entertainment has always been a goal for our companies," said Ilitch. "This true story of one man's journey of transformation that impacted generations fits perfectly with our brand and the stories we are sharing with the world." Hollywood veterans Ryan O'Quinn and Heather O'Quinn of Damascus Road Productions and Uptone Pictures' Michael Davis lead the charge in producing "Paul's Promise," a powerful and timely biopic about the former racist firefighter-turned-pastor in the height of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Nick Logan and Ty Nsekhe also serve as executive producers. "It is truly a highlight of my career to bring this story to the big screen," says O'Quinn. "One man's decision to serve God and stand up to injustice continues to make a huge impact on his community to this day."

Damascus Road Productions, Uptone Pictures, and SaltShaker Media announce the upcoming theatrical release of "Paul's Promise". The inspiring biopic of hope, faith and racial reconciliation is slated to open in 200+ markets on Oct. 21 through Integrity Releasing with Home Entertainment release to launch on Dec. 6. The film stars Linda Purl, Nancy Stafford, Ryan O'Quinn, Shari Rigby, Josef Cannon and Dean Cain. "Paul's Promise" is the debut project to be released under the newly-announced Damascus Road multi-picture pact with film executive, producer and financier Mike Ilitch, Jr., who has committed to a slate of films, many already in the production and distribution process, with a broad forthcoming slate to also soon be announced. "Inspiring audiences through entertainment has always been a goal for our companies," said Ilitch. "This true story of one man's journey of transformation that impacted generations fits perfectly with our brand and the stories we are sharing with the world." Hollywood veterans Ryan O'Quinn and Heather O'Quinn of Damascus Road Productions and Uptone Pictures' Michael Davis lead the charge in producing "Paul's Promise," a powerful and timely biopic about the former racist firefighter-turned-pastor in the height of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Nick Logan and Ty Nsekhe also serve as executive producers. "It is truly a highlight of my career to bring this story to the big screen," says O'Quinn. "One man's decision to serve God and stand up to injustice continues to make a huge impact on his community to this day."

Damascus Road Productions, Uptone Pictures, and SaltShaker Media announce the upcoming theatrical release of "Paul's Promise". The inspiring biopic of hope, faith and racial reconciliation is slated to open in 200+ markets on Oct. 21 through Integrity Releasing with Home Entertainment release to launch on Dec. 6. The film stars Linda Purl, Nancy Stafford, Ryan O'Quinn, Shari Rigby, Josef Cannon and Dean Cain. "Paul's Promise" is the debut project to be released under the newly-announced Damascus Road multi-picture pact with film executive, producer and financier Mike Ilitch, Jr., who has committed to a slate of films, many already in the production and distribution process, with a broad forthcoming slate to also soon be announced. "Inspiring audiences through entertainment has always been a goal for our companies," said Ilitch. "This true story of one man's journey of transformation that impacted generations fits perfectly with our brand and the stories we are sharing with the world." Hollywood veterans Ryan O'Quinn and Heather O'Quinn of Damascus Road Productions and Uptone Pictures' Michael Davis lead the charge in producing "Paul's Promise," a powerful and timely biopic about the former racist firefighter-turned-pastor in the height of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Nick Logan and Ty Nsekhe also serve as executive producers. "It is truly a highlight of my career to bring this story to the big screen," says O'Quinn. "One man's decision to serve God and stand up to injustice continues to make a huge impact on his community to this day."

DEAN CAIN BIODean Cain was born July 31, 1966 and is known for his role as Clark Kent/Superman in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.Immediately after graduating, Cain signed on as a free agent with the Buffalo Bills, an NFL football team, but a knee injury during training camp ended his football career before it began. With little hope of returning to sports, he turned to screenwriting and then acting, shooting dozens of commercials and appearing on popular television shows like Grapevine, A Different World and Beverly Hills 90210. In 1993, Cain took on his biggest role to date as Superman in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, which ran until 1997.In 1998, Cain started the Angry Dragon Entertainment production company, which produced the TBS Superstation television series Ripley's Believe It or Not!. He has also starred in several films, including The Broken Hearts Club (2000), Out of Time (2003) and Bailey's Billions (2004). In 2004, he portrayed Scott Peterson in the fact-based made for television movie The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story. He has also appeared in a recurring role as Casey Manning in the television series Las Vegas. Cain guest-starred in a seventh season episode of Smallville as the immortal Dr. Curtis Knox. He's #33 on VH1s 40 Hottest Hotties of the 90s. Cain has also made an appearance in the comical Internet Explorer 8 commercials.ABOUT PAUL'S PROMISE, IN THEATERS OCTOBER 21stDamascus Road Productions, Uptone Pictures, and SaltShaker Media announce the upcoming theatrical release of "Paul's Promise". The inspiring biopic of hope, faith and racial reconciliation is slated to open in 200+ markets on Oct. 21 through Integrity Releasing with Home Entertainment release to launch on Dec. 6. The film stars Linda Purl, Nancy Stafford, Ryan O'Quinn, Shari Rigby, Josef Cannon and Dean Cain."Paul's Promise" is the debut project to be released under the newly-announced Damascus Road multi-picture pact with film executive, producer and financier Mike Ilitch, Jr., who has committed to a slate of films, many already in the production and distribution process, with a broad forthcoming slate to also soon be announced."Inspiring audiences through entertainment has always been a goal for our companies," said Ilitch. "This true story of one man's journey of transformation that impacted generations fits perfectly with our brand and the stories we are sharing with the world."Hollywood veterans Ryan O'Quinn and Heather O'Quinn of Damascus Road Productions and Uptone Pictures' Michael Davis lead the charge in producing "Paul's Promise," a powerful and timely biopic about the former racist firefighter-turned-pastor in the height of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Nick Logan and Ty Nsekhe also serve as executive producers."It is truly a highlight of my career to bring this story to the big screen," says O'Quinn. "One man's decision to serve God and stand up to injustice continues to make a huge impact on his community to this day."The film chronicles Paul Holderfield, Sr.'s life, who was raised poor and knew what it was like to go to bed hungry and hear his mother pray at night for food for her children.In the 1950's, during the Little Rock Central High School crisis, Holderfield was a North Little Rock fireman and remembers turning his back on a Black man, hoping he would not recognize him, but he did. His childhood best friend Jimmy Lipkin approached Paul for a handshake, but Holderfield put his hands in his back pockets and refused to shake Lipkin's hand.Later convicted by his actions, Holderfield told his wife Barbara that he would never again treat a human being that way. Ultimately, Holderfield started Friendly Chapel and F.L.A.M.E. (Feeding and Loving All Men Equally) to help others and spent the rest of his life giving back to anyone in need. As he put it: "We came into the neighborhood when they did not want us and stayed until they could not do without us."Fully dedicated to meeting people's needs, Holderfield built an organization that has been serving others for 30+ years, meeting the nutritional (through a soup kitchen/food pantry) emotional, physical (clothing, shelter), spiritual and health needs of others 24/7, 365 days a year."'Paul's Promise' shares the hope and healing of Holderfield's life during a troubled time in our Nation's history," says Executive Producer Nick Logan. "His life's work continues to this day through his family and his son, Paul Holderfield, Jr."Damascus Road Productions, Uptone Pictures and SaltShaker Media are entertainment and media production companies dedicated to producing and distributing high-quality content across all platforms.For more information, please visit www.paulspromisemovie.comHere's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ-sZfI1ItA

Why David chose a palm tree as a metaphor for your life in the book of Psalms; plus, Victoria Arlen on what she prayed while in a coma; Mike Ilitch on an incredible dream come true against all odds; why trouble is transportation to your destiny; why you have big problems (because you are not average); how “You can make it your excuse, or you can make it your purpose”; defining hysterical strength; and the top 10 toy sales of all time.

Nolan and Ethan are joined by Sergio Colchester to debate the top half of the bracket in part 1 of the two-part Elite Eight round to determine the greatest Red Wings figure of all time. Today's matchups feature Steve Yzerman vs. Mike Ilitch and Nicklas Lidstrom vs. Scotty Bowman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nolan and Ethan are joined by Sergio Colchester to debate the top half of the bracket in part 1 of the two-part Elite Eight round to determine the greatest Red Wings figure of all time. Today's matchups feature Steve Yzerman vs. Mike Ilitch and Nicklas Lidstrom vs. Scotty Bowman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this year end podcast we discuss the year and what's ahead, but we also dive into one of our most controversial topics that many men have fallen victim to.  The best way to avoid this is to have a solid 5 and 5 list of qualities that you must have in a significant other and those that you won't tolerate.  Anthony and Scott give a sample of their lists. Our first posthumous #boyswillbeboys featuring Mike Ilitch quietly doing a good deed for Rosa Parks.  https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/15/us/mike-ilitch-rosa-parks-trnd/index.html

In this episode, Michael Jones and Jordan Cwierz eat and review IHOP Elf on the Shelf Menu so you know if it's worth eating. They also talk about Mike Ilitch, IHOPplebees, Megatoad, and more. Sponsored by DoorDash. Download the DoorDash app and use code FACEJAM for $5 off your first order.

RIP Juice WRLD. Our main topic this week is around drug abuse in music and how it influences the younger generation. The other topics we cover this week on Black Korea; we talk about Lizzo doing too much at the Lakers game, Nick Cannon going back-back dissing Eminem, Drake texting and "mentoring" young teens, Tim Allen wanting to use the N word and Little Caesar's founder Mike Ilitch paid Rosa Parks rent until she died. We finish this episode with One Gotta Stay; lets just say no one picked the crack house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

本集邀請「喇叭」潘忠韋擔任代班主持，話題包括從 CC Sabathia 與彭政閔的最終戰看告別球場的方式 (02:32)、美聯冠軍系列賽第二戰主審 Cory Blaser 的關鍵補償判決 (16:22)、實務面上到底如何偷暗號和抓小動作 (22:20)、如何減少小動作被破解 (32:58)、利用破綻進攻的心法 (35:57)、美國與台灣的季後賽都出現一局爆的現象 (38:22)、從一局爆看團隊球風 (47:16)、如何避免一局爆 (49:50)、「手感火燙」和「關鍵表現」的本質 (51:58)、國民深藍球衣連勝迷信 (53:55)、喇叭挑背號的由來 (57:47)、國民的 Baby Shark 風潮 (1:00:22)，以及世界大賽國民與太空人的觀賽重點與X因子 (1:01:43)。「人物我來講」介紹底特律老虎已故老闆Mike Ilitch (1:13:24)，數據單元則分享國民在季中時預測拿下國聯冠軍的超低機率 (1:19:44)。 *《Hito 大聯盟》官網：https://hitomlb.com/ *聽眾信箱，歡迎來信：https://hitomlb.com/mailbox-1f53ab352061

You won't believe the joke Mike Ilitch played on Kal. As well as the crazy Stanley Cup party he held at his house. 

Do you love a good slumber party, but hate it when they get massacred... again? Even worse, getting massacred with a giant guitar/drill combination by some leather-clad dork played by Mike Ilitch's son. Grab your corn dogs, Easy Cheese, champage, bra and panties, and as many feather pillows you can find and get ready for the silliness that is Slumber Party Massacre 2!

I'm asked nearly every day which U.S. real estate markets are my favorite, and my answer is usually, "The ones the cash flow the best and have the brightest future for growth." Detroit is certainly on that list. That city has certainly seen hard times, with job losses, foreclosures, and people moving away… but thanks to billionaire investors like Dan Gilbert and Mike Ilitch, the city is undergoing a major renaissance. Still, people don't believe me, which is why we're hosting our May event in Detroit - downtown, so that our listeners can see first hand Detroit’s comeback.  If you don't know Dan Gilbert, he is the founder of Quicken Loans and Rock Ventures.[3] and apparently those companies did pretty well because he's also the owner of several sports franchises, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Monsters, and Gladiators, and he operates the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Gilbert is the chairman of JACK Entertainment (formerly Rock Gaming), which opened its first Horseshoe Casino (now JACK Cleveland Casino) in downtown Cleveland in May 2012. But his hometown is Detroit. And after seeing the city hit rock bottom, he was instrumental in bringing it back by moving quicken loans downtown. Since then, he's bought up over 100 buildings through Bedrock and Rock Ventures. On today's show, I have Whitney Eichinger who is the Vice President of Communications for Bedrock and Rock Ventures. She was previously a spokesperson for the Ford Motor Company. Find out:   - What's happening in Detroit - Where the "turn-around" is happening - How investors can get ahead of the path of progress - Which areas to avoid - New street lights, restaurants, bars and clubs - Job growth, population, real estate prices, and business opportunities www.RealWealthShow.com  

Podcast: Howes on Mike Ilitch, Detroiter by Daniel Howes / The Detroit News

Detroit News Columnist Daniel Howes and Michigan Radio are partnering in weekly essays examining what's hot in Michigan business and politics -- and what it all means. This week, Howes says pizza mogul Mike Ilitch, who died at 87, leaves a legacy that arguably changed the arc of Detroit in ways he probably never could have imagined. Not when he bought the Red Wings and, a decade later, the Tigers. Not when he restored the Fox Theatre and later laid plans for the District Detroit development rising at Woodward and I-75. He made a difference.

Poet and artist IVANNA joins us to discuss her growth as an artist, the Stableheed Collective, as well as to share some readings of her poems and to debut her new track “Action Jackson”! Also, Detroit Mic joins us to share his experiences of being a life coach for a number of Detroit Tigers players and mourns the passing of Mike Ilitch with his new track “Detroit Second Deck Party.”Credits: IVANNA, Tom StinemanAttributions:“Untitled” by IVANNA“Surviving Me” by IVANNA“Action Jackson” by IVANNADetroit Mic Beat:“F*ck Your Fame” by JoezeeIntro Theme:“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

The city of Detroit continues to mourn the passing of Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch. We examine the Motor City icon with Detroit News writer Kurt Mensching, who looks at Ilitch's role in building Comerica Park and Little Caesar's Arena. Also- Philadelphia's Connie Mack Stadium lives on, in a patch of grass planted on property where the iconic ballpark was located. Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Frank Fitzpatrick looks back on the final game at the stadium and how Philly faithful ravaged the park to grab souvenirs. Plus, groundskeepers across baseball are preparing diamonds for the 2017 season. We catch up with Memphis Redbirds field chief Ben Young who talks grass seed and creating diamond art from the seat of a lawn mower. 

Miguel Cabrera desperately wants to win a championship in Detroit. Tigers reporter Jason Beck discusses Cabrera's desire to win one for late owner Mike Ilitch who did everything he could to bring a World Series trophy to the motor city. Beck also discusses the options for the Opening Day center fielder.

    2-19-2017 – The Usual Suspects (T. Rich, Kristy Hunt, and da Vinci Parks) get discuss the ridculousness of Hurt Bae,  societal standards of beauty, washed-up NBA players, immigrant identification, and more on SYMHM. Topics Discussed Christie says Trump made him order the meatloaf at meal together Mike Ilitch, Founder of Little Caesar’s Pizza and Owner … Read More The post SYMHM: Hurt Bae, Make Up Don’t Make You (or Does It?), Gilbert Arenas’ THOT Manifesto, & Who is They?? appeared first on Flash/Black :radio:.

    2-19-2017 - The Usual Suspects (T. Rich, Kristy Hunt, and da Vinci Parks) get discuss the ridculousness of Hurt Bae,  societal standards of beauty, washed-up NBA players, immigrant identification, and more on SYMHM. Topics Discussed Christie says Trump made him order the meatloaf at meal together Mike Ilitch, Founder of Little Caesar's Pizza and Owner of the Detroit Tigers/Red Wings--Secretly Paid Rosa Parks' Rent  Hurt Bae Gilbert Arenas warns ‘old thots’ over 34 not to attend NBA All-Star Weekend Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau schools reporter on quantum computing during press conference CNN’s Don Lemon Abruptly Ends Segment After Panelist’s ‘Fake News’ Complaints

Steve is back in studio to talk about Trump vs the media, Israel, Flynn-gate, Cabinet Deadpool, Chicago and a tribute to Mike Ilitch.

This week on Puck Off! Joe and Frazer talk about the Therrien/Julien switch, Mike Ilitch's passing, and more! Radio legend Frazer Smith and comedian Joe Bartnick get together each week to talk hockey with their comedy friends! Check out the OFFICIAL Puck Off website! www.puckoffpodcast.com and buy a Puck Off T-Shirt at our online store! Follow Puck Off on Twitter! twitter.com/PuckOffPodcast Follow the guys on Twitter! twitter.com/frazercomedy twitter.com/joebartnick twitter.com/ThisGameCheats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chris, Rich, & the ICEman talk about Charles Oakley, Mike Ilitch, Claude Julien, & LeBron James.  Thank you for listening on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, & ChristopherMedia.net!

Former Bruin and '09 Stanley Cup winner Hal Gill joins this week's show to discuss his lengthy career. The fellas also discuss the Canadiens coaching change, late Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch, and a pair of shady uses of sticks before answering #AllRightHamilton questions.

On tonight's show we will open up with some Detroit Tigers news as pitchers and catchers reported on Monday in Lakeland, FL. We will discuss our upcoming expectations for the Tigers looking ahead and see if we agree with what some of the "experts" are saying as Spring Training kicks off this week. Speaking of which, it was announced that Kate Upton will again be on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit spread! Do we agree with this?? ;) Also, it was an emotional week for the sports world as Mike Ilitch passed away last Friday at the age of 87. We will reflect on his life and many accomplishments that made him one of the best owners/businessmen in recent history. We will give our take on the Detroit Pistons trade rumors surrounding Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond and what impacts that could have on this team for the future if executed. Finally, we will wrap up with some Detroit Lions news (franchise tagging), WWE Elimination Chamber fallout, our "Round Table Debate of the Week" and much more! So kick back, relax and enjoy the show!!!

Eric and Jordan celebrate pitchers and catchers reporting to Lakeland by welcoming Matt Sussman on the show (@suss2hyphens.) They remember the life of Mike Ilitch and his Tigers legacy and take a quick look at some of the Tigers comings and goings this offseason. Podcastellanos.com On Twitter: @JordanHall23 @ComericaEric @Podcastellanos On Instagram: @jordinho4 Facebook.com/Podcastellanos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tigers report to Spring Training this week with heavy hearts after the passing of team owner Mike Ilitch. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Tigers reporter Jason Beck discuss Ilitch's desire to bring a World Series title to Detroit and how he was a man that loved his city.

Dan Snyder...Mark Cuban...Mike Ilitch...Fred Wilpon....Bob Kraft.  The best and the worst of the owners in sports today.  

Dolan/Oakley OKC Fans Mike Ilitch Grammys

Welcome back to another all new episode of Ballpark Bros, the Show About Sports™! Mike, Tom, and producer Eric are in studio and start off the show with NHL Power Rankings. They also give a tribute to the passing of Mike Ilitch. Moving on the the “Wood Rink” (trademark pending), the guys focus on the […]

Let’s all do the Oak Tree! Oh Boy! Charles wasn’t having it in the garden last night! Hank and I will dissect the circus that is the New York Knicks and much more! Steph dissing the Prez?! Hank drops the mic remembering one pro sports best owners Mike Ilitch.  realsportsguys.com check us out on  itunes and provide us with a review and 5 stars if you're so moved! Oh yeah! You know we had to talk about what went down in OKC! The host and all callers are brought to you by Carbon World Health-Your complete solution for fitness, health, and beauty.  Go to carbonworldhealth.com  to connect with Dr. Nestor Rodriguez and his staff to learn more about lifestyle medicine...Tell them that the Real Sports Guys sent you!

Mike Ilitch passed away, ending a proud era in Tigers history and opening up a new day filled with questions and possibly not as much spending.

Not two minutes into last week's episode of The Voice of the Turtle, Rob told our faithful listeners that the Detroit Tigers -- and other MLB teams, for that matter -- wouldn't be up to much over the Thanksgiving holiday. Like usual, both he and HookSlide were dead wrong. Sure, things calmed down a bit after now-former Tigers catcher Alex Avila signed with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, but the weekend came to a loud and abrupt close when the Tigers inked Jordan Zimmermann to a five-year, $110 million contract. Not to be outdone, the Boston Red Sox signed David Price (another former Tiger!) to a seven-year, $217 million contract just hours before we recorded. Oh, how good it is to be wrong. There was plenty to talk about on this week's podcast, from the new contracts to how the Tigers are going to fill out their roster to the interesting comments owner Mike Ilitch made during Zimmermann's introductory press conference. We also take another round of listener questions, and even ponder what Thanksgiving was like this year in the Avila household. Topics in this week's episode include: Nope, nothing happened last week. Not at all.Dan Dickerson likes Jordan Zimmermann, and you should tooWhat do we make of the Tigers starting rotation?The Winter Meetings are coming! The Winter Meetings are coming!Does Al Alburquerque have a place in next year's bullpen?Alex Avila is now the enemyJohnny Cueto doesn't like the desertHow many 'n's are on this thing?Listener questions!Mike Ilitch says YOLO to the luxury taxWho is really at fault for the Tigers' problems? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Tigers have been busy: they became sellers at the MLB trade deadline and traded away David Price, Yoenis Cespedes, and Joakim Soria for prospects, and then Mike Ilitch "released" Dave Dombrowski from his contract and replaced him with new GM Al Avila. Hookslide and Rob Rogacki talk about these recent events, as well as the rebooting of the podcast and plans for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra McNeil, WWJ-950 AM CBS Detroit talks story about the welcome for Jim Harbaugh as the new University of Michigan Football Coach. Jim’s dad was a U of M Asst’ Coach and Jim the U of M Quarterback in mid 80’s. A Detroit Red Wing fan, Sandra talks about the new Red Wings stadium, residential and retail complex Mike Ilitch, owner of Little Caesars, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers is developing and some of the pros and cons of the project expressed by public. They talk about their experiences at Slow Roll Detroit and more Emily talks about some Big Island of Hawaii events including PGA Champions Tour Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai coming up January 21-25.

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

Bless You Boys Podcast 95 has a running time of 61 minutes and features Al Beaton, HookSlide, and of course, Kurt Mensching. The gang covers the past week of Detroit Tigers baseball, dominated by the controversial trade of Doug Fister and the signing of Joe Nathan. Fister was traded to the Washington Nationals for either spare parts and a prospect or spare parts and Robbie Ray. Taken in a vacuum, was the Fister deal a good trade or bad trade? But when looked at in a larger context, does the trade start to make more sense? Many are playing the "In Dave Dombrowski we trust" card, saying he must know something others don't. Is it possible owner Mike Ilitch has told Dombrowski the Tigers have reached the upper limits of a self-imposed team salary cap? Is asking Drew Smyly or Rick Porcello to replicate Fister's numbers too much to ask? Could Steve Lombardozzi be the next dividing line in the war between Detroit's traditional fans and those who believe in advanced metrics? The Tigers have their closer, inking 39-year-old Joe Nathan to a two-year, $19M contract, with a club option third year worth $10M with a $1M buyout. Are there concerns in giving an aging Nathan huge money? From all accounts, the Tigers' first choice as closer was Brian Wilson, but talks broke down.  Wilson re-signed with the Dodgers for one-year at $10 million, with the second year a player option at $10M. Did the Tigers end up with the right closer? Are the Tigers are at or near a self-imposed payroll cap? Don't expect Shin-Shoo Choo to come to the rescue in left field. Robinson Cano and Jacoby Ellsbury have agreed to what are sure to end up as albatross long-term contracts. ARE MLB GMs NUTS? Speaking of possible albatross contracts, are the Tigers now set up to give long-term extensions to Miguel Cabrera and Max Scherzer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder are joined by Grand Valley State University Vice President Matthew McLogan to discuss: 1. How national political developments will affect Michigan and Grand Rapids-area races. Sen. Carl Levin said this week he thinks third-party candidates, like those in the Tea Party movement, could help the Democrats in general elections in some states. Would such a movement be akin to Ross Perot in 1992? Is Obama's jobs chart scoring any points? Is the moderate 3rd Congressional district ready to make a hard right with a candidate like Justin Amash? Former state Sen. Ken Sikkema, long interested in the seat, announced Wednesday that he would not seek it. How will that race affect down-ticket races in the district, which includes all but a few precincts in Kent County? Kent County Commission races are already taking shape. 2. The race to be governor of Michigan. In the revolving door that defines the Democratic side, former state Treasurer Bob Bowman was in for a few minutes. After announcing that he would explore a run last week, he took himself out of the running Monday. Denise Ilitch, daughter of Tigers/Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch, was also considering a run but bowed out. Alma Wheeler Smith and Virg Bernero remain the only declared Democratic candidates, but House Speaker Andy Dillon seems certain to make a formal announcement soon. Republicans, meanwhile, risk forming a circular firing squad. 3. Taxes? School officials are taking on the business leaders on Gov. Granholm's proposal to lower the state sales tax from 6 to 5.5 percent and extend it to services. The plan is in line with something proposed by the Business Leaders For Michigan, though their plan is contingent a series of spending cuts. On a related note, will any tax hikes pass on the May 4 ballot? Conversation starters: • Ed on something that is both erudite yet accessible, Keynesian yet Friedmanesque, complex but simple and mostly vital to the interests of every man, woman and child in greater Grand Rapids. • Jeff on global weirding.

Little Ceasars, Mike Ilitch i Detroit

Little Ceasars, Mike Ilitch i Detroit