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GOATQUEST
By Speakeasy Podcast NetworkSports
GOATQUEST episodes
- 55: Spring is in the Air: Detroit Tiger G.O.A.T.s
This week on GOATQUEST, Joe Gough and Tom Beer tear through a packed Detroit sports slate as spring momentum builds and the 2026 NFL Draft picture sharpens. The Red Wings are pushing for the playoffs, the Tigers are stacking arms for a serious run, and the Lions face big decisions at pick 17. From Raiders quarterback drama and draft strategy to payroll debates and bullpen firepower, the conversation moves fast. They close with a position-by-position Detroit Tigers GOAT list that sparks legends, arguments, and plenty of old-school pride. Chaos, confidence, and Motor City heat.
09:00 NFL Draft: Top Picks & QBs
12:55 Lions Draft Strategy & Ohio State Talent
25:50 Lions Draft Picks and Player Evaluation
31:50 Draft Recap and Sleeper Picks
35:44 Detroit Tigers Prospects and Spring Training
43:45 GOAT Catcher: Freehan vs. Cochrane
46:54 First & Second Base GOATs
51:20 Shortstop & Third Base Legends
52:30 Outfield GOATs: Heilmann, Cobb, Kaline
58:38 Greatest Tigers Pitchers & Morris
1:01:59 Relievers & Pitcher Contracts
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.
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 10 min - ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
- 54: G.O.A.Tavern Live at DownTown Pourhouse!The Beerman & Joe Willie take the show on the road to downtown Plymouth. ATS Advisers, Sully Sullivan hosts us, and Dino Candela joins the broadcast to celebrate the Winter Olympics and mispronounce Norwegian names. Super Bowl recap, Tigers off-season moves, Pistons, Wings, and RIP Tracy Scroggins.02:13 Super Bowl LX Recap15:39 Detroit Lions: Draft and Crosby19:46 Wayne State Warriors Coaching Chaos28:06 Detroit Tigers' Offseason Moves38:20 Big10 Basketball Outlook48:20 Red Wings and Winter Olympics56:17 Most Decorated Winter OlympiansGOATQUEST 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.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/goatquestpodcastSponsor 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 17 min - 53: Super Bowl 2026 Preview - Part 2: Patriots vs. Seahawks Breakdown and PredictionsNow it's time to talk about THIS game.Joe Wilie and Tom Beer go all in on a full Super Bowl 2026 preview, breaking down Patriots vs. Seahawks position by position. From the trenches to the skill players, the guys debate which matchups matter most and where the game will actually be decided.They revisit the history between these franchises, discuss how coaching decisions could swing momentum, and explain why defensive line play, quarterback mobility, and versatile receivers could be the difference for the big game.Bold predictions, honest analysis, and zero fluff. This is how football people preview the Super Bowl.Timestamps2:11 Super Bowl History and Betting7:09 Offensive Line Breakdown12:36 Defensive Line and Breakdown19:12 Quarterbacks and Receivers Breakdown23:25 Game Predictions35: 12 Greatest Super Bowls of All Time
Show Links
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
48 min - 53: Super Bowl 2026 Preview - Part 1: Coaching Mistakes that Decide TitlesSuper Bowls aren’t won on spreadsheets. They’re won by coaches who understand the moment.Joe Willie and Tom Beer break down the coaching mistakes that swing championships, starting with why going for it on fourth down with a backup quarterback can kill momentum and cost you the game. In the biggest moments, points matter, confidence matters, and context matters, no matter what the analytics say.The conversation dives into what winning teams actually prioritize: disciplined players and strong defensive line play. The guys explain why smart drafting and personal motivation separate contenders from pretenders long before Super Bowl Sunday.No fluff. No narratives. Just football truths that win championships.Timestamps6:12 Super Bowl Roman Numerals Debate9:16 New England vs. Seattle Matchup20:03 Analytics vs. Game Context31:00 Psychosocial Scoring in NFL40:57 Fourth Down Philosophy
Show Links
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
44 min - 52: Football In The Upside Down
The GOATQUEST guys tackle a sports world turned upside down as Joe and Tom break down Buffalo’s shocking coaching change, the nonstop NFL coaching carousel, and a divisional round defined by defense and quarterback growing pains. From Indiana’s stunning rise in college football and Nebraska’s basketball surge fueled by NIL, to the Big Ten’s dominance across bowls and hockey, this episode connects power shifts, pressure decisions, and what’s next for teams chasing relevance and results.
02:00 Indiana Hoosiers vs. Miami: Game Recap
08:43 College Football: Shifting Powers
11:00 Big Ten Dominance & College Hockey
13:52 Big Ten Future & SEC Challenges
15:33 NFL Divisional Round Recap
17:18 NFL Defensive Surprises & Ohio State QBs
19:55 Quarterback Inconsistency and Fragility
22:43 Buffalo Bills Coaching Turmoil
26:30 Ben Johnson’s Impact and Replay Debates
31:59 Coaching Carousel: New Hires and Trees
36:28 Lions’ New OC & Coaching Trees
41:28 NFL Coaching Candidates
43:10 Coaching Tree Dynamics
45:10 Dan Campbell’s Future
48:58 Big Ten Basketball Takes Over
52:40 NIL’s Impact on College Sports
55:10 GOAT Hockey Uniforms
1:01:02 Basketball & Football Uniforms
Show Links
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
1 hr 11 min - 51: New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions meet game day reality in this episode as the GOATQUEST crew connect personal goals with sports transformation. Add in Detroit’s rising teams, NFL playoff pressure, and a run through the greatest turnaround stories in sports history, and this one blends all of it into one wild episode.
03:17 High School Football and NIL Deals
09:16 Detroit Lions’ 2025 Season Review
12:02 NFL Playoff Upsets and Player Behavior
16:59 AFC Playoff Predictions and Turnarounds
23:09 NFC Playoff Predictions and Underdogs
30:06 Detroit Pistons’ NBA Dominance
33:50 Detroit Red Wings: Playoff Contenders?
41:48 National Championship Preview
45:57 Miami vs. Indiana Prediction
52:22 Game Prediction and Signetti’s Impact
53:49 Greatest Sports Turnarounds: NBA & NFL
01:08:12 Indiana Hoosiers’ Unprecedented Rise
Show Links
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
1 hr 15 min - 50: Coaching Carousel Chaos
The GOATQUEST crew spins the Coaching Carousel at full speed as Joe and Tom bounce from beer-induced social anxiety to Michigan’s headline-grabbing coaching chaos. From NIL madness and character-first hires to NFL playoff pushes, injury woes, and Detroit sports optimism, this episode goes in every direction. College football intrigue, pro football pressure, hardwood heat, and a little Motor City soul. Buckle up: Coaching Carousel Chaos lives up to its name.
00:00 Alcohol Allergy and Holiday Cheers
02:49 Michigan Coaching Scandal
13:17 Michigan’s Next Head Coach
20:20 Lions Playoff Hopes and Defense
27:01 NFL Schedule and Coaching
35;59 Detroit Red Wings and Pistons
41:51 Greatest Sports Upsets and Kronk Gym
Show Links
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
47 min - 49: NCAA Football Chaos - Is It Still Broken???This week on GOATQUEST, Joe and Tom dive headfirst into the wild, wooly circus that is NCAA football, where playoff logic feels optional, money runs the show, and the transfer portal spins faster than a coach on a hot seat. From Notre Dame’s snub to players skipping bowls for bigger futures, the guys break down what’s broken, who’s benefitting, and what’s next. Then it hits home with a no-holds-barred look at Wayne State’s slide under Tyrone Wheatley and the bureaucracy choking the program, before closing with spicy CFP and bowl predictions plus a Mount Rushmore of all-time postseason legends. If college football is chaos, consider this your playbook.00:00 NCAA College Football: A Broken System01:56 Congressional Intervention and NIL Impact04:36 Notre Dame’s Playoff Snub08:11 Players Refusing Bowl Games14:48 The State of Bowl Games17:15 Wayne State Football’s Downfall22:06 Wayne State Leadership and Bureaucracy29:25 College Football Playoff Predictions39:11 Greatest Bowl Game Performances: Mount Rushmore49:09 Historical Bowl Moments and Final ThoughtsShow LinksWelcome 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/goatquestpodcast53 min
- 48: Chaos in Cleats: The NFL Season Nobody Saw ComingGOATQUEST is back with Joe Gough and Tom Beer slicing into an NFL season that’s pure chaos in cleats. The Lions, Broncos, Jags, and Steelers are flipping expectations, while the Eagles are suddenly scrambling, and every week feels like a new plot twist. The guys debate coaching pressure, playoff races, and which sleepers are ready to crash the Super Bowl conversation in a league where nothing feels guaranteed.00:00 NFL Parity and Surprises02:06 Crazy NFL Season Upsets05:18 Top Teams and Coaching Talk07:11 Lions’ Playoff Hopes and Challenges11:28 Lions’ Injury Concerns and Defense15:20 Offensive Strategy and Coaching17:49 NFC and AFC Playoff Predictions22:29 NFL Sleepers25:32 High School Football and Fan GiftShow LinksWelcome 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/goatquestpodcast31 min
- 47: GOAT of All GOATSTom Beer and Joe Gough go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred debate over what it really means to be the greatest of all time. From Jordan’s killer instinct to Tiger’s dominance, Ali’s swagger to Serena’s unshakable focus, they break down the stats, stories, and swagger behind the legends. It’s a wild ride through greatness itself, where talent meets teamwork, and the chase for immortality never ends.00:00 Welcome and Shared History01:21 Defining GOAT: Domination & Consistency04:19 MJ’s Hiatus & Athlete Contradictions07:00 Winning vs. Stats: Wilt & Marino12:05 Ali, Style, and Cultural Impact15:52 Championships & Era Comparisons19:40 Jerry Rice & Team Name Controversies24:37 Defining GOAT: Discipline & Personality28:05 Barry Sanders: Unassuming Greatness31:21 GOATs in Diverse Sports35:56 Pele, Gretzky, and Style40:37 Humanity’s GOATs and ConclusionShow LinksWelcome 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/goatquestpodcast47 min
About GOATQUEST
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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.
Ready to make your argument and claim your spot as the GOAT in your circle? Enough chit-chat—let’s get after it on GOATQUEST.