GOATQUEST

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  • 65: GOAT of GOATs with Dino Candela

    Joe Willie, Tom Beer, and the Candyman Dino Candela are live in the Goat Pen at the Downtown Pourhouse. The nachos are ordered. The debate is on.

    GOAT of GOATs. Greatest athlete of all time across every sport. No limits, no rules, just the Al-GOATrithm doing its work.

    Nobody agrees who truly is the Greatest of All Time! One goes pure athlete. One goes pure stats. One goes heart over logic and admits it on air.

    They also cover the Tigers' playoff chase and why Skubal has to stay. The Lions' schedule sets up perfectly for 12 wins, and Tom Beer explains why the schedule structure matters more than the power rankings. 

    Live, loud, and surrounded by goats. Let's get after it.

    Recorded: 7/23/26

    Timestamps

    04:06 Detroit Tigers’ Playoff Hopes
    09:02 Optimizing the Batting Order
    15:27 Lions Training Camp Outlook
    26:00 The Red Wings’ Management Shake-up
    35:56 Pistons Offseason Moves
    38:43 Michigan State’s Big Step Forward
    41:43 Michigan AD and Coaching Controversies
    46:28 MAC and Ferris State Football Outlook
    52:25 Defining the Greatest Athletes
    58:43 Multi-Sport Athletes and Competitive Meritocracy
    01:05:00 Versatile Legends
    01:09:28 Candidates for Greatest of All Time
    01:17:28 Final GOAT Selections

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    Welcome to GOATQUEST!
    "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    Sponsor links:

    ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
    https://www.atscpas.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
    Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
    Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
    https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
    (810) 225-9876
    DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
    https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
    Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
    https://faroimaging.com/
    1 hr 15 min
  • 64: Viva el Fútbol... Soccer... Whatever.
    Joe Willie and Tom Beer are soccer guys now. The World Cup has them hooked.

     

    The guys settle the soccer GOAT Mount Rushmore, Messi, Ronaldo, Pelé, Maradona,and for the first time in GOATquest history, they actually agree on something.

     

    Then Detroit ruins the mood. The Terrion Arnold news brings up some memories, and Joe says Brad Holmes should've taken Cooper DeJean instead! Plus, Joe's been saying it for two years. Dylan Larkin wants out. Steve Yzerman has had a decade and one full line to show for it. The Pistons need a Robin for Cade's Batman. Tom exhales. That says everything.

     

    No filter. Viva la Soccer. Let's get after it.

     

    Recorded: 7.1.26
    Timestamps
    04:49 World Cup Fascination and Geography
    12:51 Terrion Arnold & Athlete Misconduct
    26:13 Societal Decline & Player Accountability
    32:07 Pistons and Red Wings Management
    41:11 Red Wings’ Future and Larkin’s Reality
    45:07 World Cup Excitement & USA’s Path
    50:00 Messi’s GOAT Status and Teamwork
    59:59 World Cup Performance Expectations
    01:01:17 Soccer GOAT Debate
     

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    Welcome to GOATQUEST!
    "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    Sponsor links:

    ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
    https://www.atscpas.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
    Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
    Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
    https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
    (810) 225-9876
    DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
    https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
    Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
    https://faroimaging.com/
    1 hr 9 min
  • 63: Clutch GOATS & Dirty Money | Greatest NBA Finals Performances + NIL Chaos

    Gimme dat money! High school players are demanding $1.2 million before they'll visit a campus. Offensive linemen are going for $4 to $10 million. Joe's got an app idea he won't share on air. The NIL world is wide open, and somebody's going to prison eventually, and Tom gives it 110% odds.

    But the real debate? Greatest NBA Finals performances of all time.
     
    Jordan '93. Magic '80. Shaq 2000. LeBron down 3-1. Giannis with 50 in the closeout. Hakeem is saying no to the Knicks. Who's the clutch GOAT when the lights get brightest?
     
    Big money. Big moments. Let's get after it.

    Timestamps

    04:57 Physicality in Sports & Concussions
    08:32 NBA Finals: Wembanyama and Brunson’s Dominance
    14:52 Stanley Cup Playoffs & Coaching Philosophy
    21:08 Red Wings’ Future & Goaltending
    29:25 NIL’s Impact on College Football
    34:57 NIL Market Values and Player Benefits
    40:07 Innovative Apps & Sports Gambling Risks
    53:51 NBA Finals: GOAT Performances


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    Welcome to GOATQUEST!
    "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    Sponsor links:

    ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
    https://www.atscpas.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
    Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
    Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
    https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
    (810) 225-9876
    DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
    https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
    Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
    https://faroimaging.com/
    1 hr 7 min
  • 62: Pure Michigan. Who's the GOAT?

    Joe Willie and Tom Beer set the ground rules early. Born and raised in Michigan only. No Brady. No Sanders. No Gordie Howe.

    Then Joe and Tom built the Mount Rushmore of Michigan athletes from the ground up, boxing, hockey, football, basketball, Olympics, golf, you name it. The peanut gallery crashes the mic with their own takes. Nobody agrees on anything except one name...

    Meanwhile, the Pistons got bounced by Cleveland in Game 7 at home. The Tigers have lost 14 of 16. The NHL is down to four teams. Aaron Rae goes full send at the PGA Championship. And the Kentucky Derby came down to two brothers racing each other down the stretch.

    All of it, live from the Downtown Pourhouse. No filter. Let's get after it.


    Timestamps
    01:19 Detroit Pistons' Playoff Disappointment
    09:32 Knicks' Comeback and Coaching Criticism
    15:59 NHL Playoffs and Predictions
    20:07 PGA Championship and Kentucky Derby
    23:28 GOAT Debate: Michigan Athletes and Eligibility Rules
    45:25 Magic Johnson NBA Evolution
    51:27 Peanut Gallery Mount Rushmore Picks
    56:06 Final GOAT List and Honorable Mentions

    Welcome to GOATQUEST!

    "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    Sponsor links:

    ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
    https://www.atscpas.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
    Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
    Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
    https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
    (810) 225-9876
    DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
    https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
    Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
    https://faroimaging.com/
    1 hr
  • 61: DEEE-TROIT Basketball! Greatest Piston of All Time… with Sam Washington and Roy Dudas
    Joe Willie brings in two Detroit legends: Sam Washington Jr., son of Ceciliaville founder Sam Washington Sr., and Coach Roy Dudas, nine-time state champion at Detroit Catholic Central.

     

    Coach Dudas helps us grade the Detroit Lions' 2026 draft class.  Then we dissect the Pistons' 2026 season. The history of Detroit basketball is recounted before Sam gives us his current Pistons predictions. He breaks down Cade Cunningham's ceiling, Jalen Duren’s potential, and whether or not this team has enough to get to the Finals.

     

    Pistons folklore culminates with the Mount Rushmore debate. Isiah Thomas. Joe Dumars. Dave Bing. Ben Wallace. Grant Hill. Dennis Rodman. Plus, the story of Bo Dukes running Isiah Thomas out of the gym at Saint Cecilia until Isiah called his own timeout.

     

    Detroit Basketball. No filter. Let's get after it.

     

    Timestamps
    03:39 Lions Draft: A-Plus Picks
    14:24 Detroit Pistons: Eastern Conference Hopes
    19:07 Jalen Duren's Performance and Future
    32:34 Cade Cunningham's Role and Scottie Pippen
    42:48 Pistons' Early Struggles and Dave Bing
    45:07 Forgotten Pistons' Legends
    53:06 Transient Greats & Pistons' Journeymen
    01:00:19 Mount Rushmore: Dumars, Wallace, Hill
     
    Welcome to GOATQUEST!
    "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
     
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
     
    Sponsor links:
    • ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
      • https://www.atscpas.com/
      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
      • Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
      • Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
        • https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
        • https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
        • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
        • Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
          • https://faroimaging.com/
            • 1 hr 16 min
          • 60: 2026 NFL Draft First Round Predictions
            It's Draft Day. Joe Willie and Tom Beer are live at the Downtown Pourhouse with the draft on the TV, beers on the table, and Brett Slotka at the mic.

             

            They run the entire first round before the picks come off the board, new coaches, new systems, and where the value is hiding. Fernando Mendoza goes number one. No debate there. But after that? Joe and Tom go pick by pick, poke holes in each other's logic, and argue over trades that may or may not happen. Who's Joe's favorite player in the whole draft? Caleb Downs, of course!

             

            Bonus material with a Detroit Tigers update, Red Wings are missing the playoffs for the 10th straight year, a case for why Steve Yzerman might need to move on, and the Lions draft breakdown you actually want to hear

             

            Let's get after it.
            Timestamps
            03:41 Detroit Sports: Red Wings & Tigers
            11:21 Tigers’ Pitching & Team Outlook
            15:16 NFL Draft & New Coaches
            19:51 NFL Draft Strategy & Picks
            33:11 Top 10 Picks Predictions
            41:21 Detroit Lions & Quarterback Predictions
            45:15 Character Concerns & Sleeper Picks
             
            Welcome to GOATQUEST!
            "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
             
            Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
             
            Sponsor links:
            • ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
              • https://www.atscpas.com/
              • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
              • Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
              • Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
                • https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
                • https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
                • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
                • Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
                  • https://faroimaging.com/
                    • 1 hr 7 min
                  • 59: The Big Ugly

                    Joe Willie took the mic to Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor for the Big Ugly, a charity hockey game honoring the late Mike Candela, number 75, godfather to nine children, Westland John Glenn grad, and by every account, one of the greatest human beings to ever lace up a pair of skates. Taken far too soon at 39 years old, Mike's memory lives on every time this crew straps on the blades and wears his number. 

                    This week, Joe Willie pulled players off the ice and straight onto the mic to answer the only question that matters at Yost: Who is the greatest Michigan Wolverine hockey player of all time?

                    We also celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Mike Legg's "Michigan Goal". Dino threatened to pull one off at Yost. Watch the tape and find out if he delivered.

                    This is GOATquest at its best. Live, loud, unfiltered, and for a damn good reason.


                    Timestamps
                    03:19 Honoring Mike Candela
                    11:09 Mike Legg's 'Michigan Goal'
                    15:45 Michigan Hockey GOATs
                    31:06 Top Scorers and Goalies
                    40:04 Modern Era and The Tamer Family

                     

                    Welcome to GOATQUEST!

                    "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”

                    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

                    Sponsor links:

                    ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
                    https://www.atscpas.com/
                    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
                    Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
                    Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
                    https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
                    (810) 225-9876
                    DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
                    https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
                    Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
                    https://faroimaging.com/
                    54 min
                  • 58: Final Four Picks, Blue Blood Programs & the Legend of Saint Cecilia
                    Joe Willie and Tom Beer are back at the Downtown Pourhouse for the Final Four, UConn's miracle comeback over Duke, Braylon Mullin's 30-footer from the logo, and Arizona vs. Michigan: is this actually the national championship game being played in the wrong round?

                     

                    Then, the legend, Sam Washington Jr., joins the guys at the table and doesn't hold back. The Blue Blood debate, which programs actually deserve that title, and does it count if it was just one coach? NIL money, the transfer portal, and why coaches are done recruiting high school kids and want 24-year-old men with bills to pay.

                     

                    Plus, the Sam Washington Foundation has a mission. They need archival footage from the Saint Cecilia Summer Basketball Extravaganza going back to the late '60s. If you've got VHS, Beta, anything, reach out at GOATquest.com. This story needs to be told.
                    Timestamps
                    04:24 Debating Blue Blood Programs
                    07:09 March Madness Final Four Analysis
                    12:05 Detroit Tigers Season Opening
                    19:16 Sam Washington Foundation and Saint Cecilia's Legacy
                    31:49 Saint Cecilia's March Madness Moments
                    39:14 GOAT Lists and Program Legacy
                    01:00:46 Greatest Coaches Debate and NIL Influence
                    Guest Links
                    Sam Washington
                    Website: https://www.samwashingtonfoundation.com/
                    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.washington.12
                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.washington.12/
                     

                    Welcome to GOATQUEST!

                    "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”

                     

                    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

                     

                    Sponsor links:

                    • ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
                      • https://www.atscpas.com/
                      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
                      • Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
                      • Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
                        • https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
                        • (810) 225-9876
                        • DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
                          • https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
                          • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
                          • Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
                            • https://faroimaging.com/
                              • 1 hr 15 min
                            • 57: Bracketology, Beer & BS
                              Beers in hand, peanut gallery fired up, and zero filter, Joe Willie and Tom Beer break down their Sweet 16 picks for March Madness, going deep on Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, Alabama, and Texas Tech.

                               

                              Then the real debate kicks off: the greatest college basketball players who completely flopped in the NBA. These guys were LEGENDS on campus, and then the pros ate them alive. Joe and Tom dig into why college stardom doesn't always translate and how the NBA has evolved into a league that demands freakish athleticism that defies logic.

                               

                              Who do you think the GOAT is of the 2026 March Madness tournament?
                              Timestamps
                              03:42 Michigan Wolverine's Performance
                              22:22 Coaching Styles and Purdue's Prospects
                              32:30 First Four Underdog Picks and Personalities
                              39:51 Sweet 16 Shockers
                              43:10 College GOATs who Fizzled
                              56:39 Antoine Joubert and Other Guards
                              1:08:08 Glenn Rice and Final Thoughts
                               
                              Welcome to GOATQUEST!
                              "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
                               
                              Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
                               
                              Sponsor links:
                              • ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
                                • https://www.atscpas.com/
                                • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
                                • Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
                                • Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
                                  • https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
                                  • https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
                                  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
                                  • Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
                                    • https://faroimaging.com/
                                      • 1 hr 12 min
                                    • 56: USA GOAT GOLDEN GOALS
                                      GOATQUEST goes live from the Downtown Pourhouse in Plymouth with a packed house, special guests, and plenty of opinions from the peanut gallery.

                                       

                                      Joe Willie and The Beerman dive into the chaos of NCAA Conference Tournament season, breaking down the teams heating up at the right time and the programs that could shake up March. The conversation then shifts to the World Baseball Classic, where international pride, MLB talent, and global bragging rights collide.

                                       

                                      But the real debate of the night? Who are the greatest American-born hockey players of all time. From legends of the past to modern stars carrying the torch for Team USA, the guys break down the players who defined American hockey and changed the game.

                                       

                                      Live crowd reactions, barroom debates, and plenty of laughs make this one feel like you pulled up a chair at the table.
                                      No scripts. No filters. Just sports talk the way it’s supposed to be.
                                      #GOATQUEST #CollegeBasketball #NCAATournament #WorldBaseballClassic #HockeyGOAT #USAHockey #SportsPodcast #SportsDebate
                                       

                                      GOATQUEST is your ultimate platform to dive into the age-old debate: Who is the Greatest of All Time? Hosted by radio personality Joe Gough and former Detroit Lion Tom Beer, this podcast brings lively discussions, expert opinions, and a chance for you to weigh in on the GOAT question.

                                       

                                      Whether it’s in sports, culture, or beyond, GOATQUEST invites you to join the conversation, listen to experts make their cases, and even craft your own algorithm for greatness. As you engage, your votes contribute to our evolving Crowd List, and the more you participate, the higher your influence. Earn your way to becoming a GOAT Expert, where exclusive rewards and recognition await.

                                      4:30 Can Anyone Stop Duke? Michigan, Purdue & Big Ten Tournament Talk
                                      9:20 College Basketball Sleepers
                                      17:30 Olympic Recap: USA Medal Count & Norway's Secret to Dominating Winter Sports
                                      22:00 Olympic Hockey Gold: Team USA's Incredible Run
                                      33:00 Greatest American-Born Hockey Players of All Time
                                      42:30 Patrick Kane vs Mike Modano: Who is the USA Hockey GOAT?
                                      53:00 Detroit Tigers 2026 Predictions

                                      Show notes:

                                      Welcome to GOATQUEST!

                                      "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”

                                       

                                      Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

                                       

                                      Sponsor links:

                                      • ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
                                        • https://www.atscpas.com/
                                        • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
                                        • Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
                                        • Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
                                          • https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
                                          • (810) 225-9876
                                          • DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
                                            • https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
                                            • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
                                            • Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
                                              • https://faroimaging.com/
                                                • 1 hr 6 min

                                              About GOATQUEST

                                              From the publisher's feed

                                              GOATQUEST is your ultimate platform to dive into the age-old debate: Who is the Greatest of All Time? Hosted by radio personality Joe Gough and former Detroit Lion Tom Beer, this podcast brings lively discussions, expert opinions, and a chance for you to weigh in on the GOAT question.