In this episode of Maize & Motown, Motown Mike gets real about balancing life, family, and sports. Broadcasting straight from his daughter’s hospital stay, he opens up about why family always comes first while still keeping one eye on Detroit’s teams.

We break down the Lions’ Week One loss in Lambeau — what went wrong, what went right, and why there’s no reason to panic. Then it’s on to Ann Arbor, where freshman QB Bryce Underwood showed both growing pains and flashes of brilliance. Plus, Michigan just made a statement win over Central Michigan, dominating 63–3.

Finally, we head to Comerica Park, where the Tigers continue to tease us with streaky bats, but relief comes in the form of Tarik Skubal avoiding injury — just side tightness, nothing major.

This one’s raw, passionate, and from the heart. Whether you bleed Honolulu Blue, Maize and Blue, or Old English D, this is for the Blue Collar Brigade. Detroit pride, family values, and the fight to keep going — that’s what this show is all about.

Hey, come check out Maize & Motown — the podcast where coffee mugs, Wolverines, and fired-up rants collide. In this episode, Motown Mike breaks down Bryce Underwood’s historic debut, Justice Haynes’ three-touchdown showcase, and a defense that held strong despite some laughable officiating. Michigan’s 1–0, and the Blue Collar Brigade is just getting started!”

Fan Friday

This one’s for the fans. Join the Blue Collar Brigade and be part of the family that fuels Detroit sports.

In this episode of Maize & Motown, Motown Mike takes you back 10 years to see where our Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Pistons, Red Wings, and Lions were — and compares it to where they are today. From Harbaugh’s first season reviving Michigan football to Sherrone Moore’s rise and the transfer of Justice Haynes, to the Pistons rebuilding from Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe to Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, plus the Red Wings’ new young core and the Lions’ rise to NFC contenders — this episode connects Detroit’s past struggles with today’s resurgence. It’s blue-collar grit, Detroit pride, and Michigan soul all in one show.

Motown Mike fires up the Brigade: Tigers chasing their first 4-game sweep since 2012. Can they close it out against the Twins? Tune in, feel the Detroit soul, Let’s go Tigers !

Blue Collar Brigade, buckle up! Tonight’s Tigers battled through errors, shaky pitching, and nail-biting moments, but they clawed back to claim win number three in a row. Kerry Carpenter crushed his 22nd home run of the season, the bats came alive, and the team showed the grit that defines Detroit baseball.

In this episode, we break down tonight’s highlights, relive my pregame prediction coming true, and dive into a historic comparison to the 2012 ALCS sweep of the Yankees — when Miggy, Verlander, and the whole squad dominated the postseason. Are we witnessing a modern echo of that legendary team? Tune in and ride the roar with the Brigade as we chase history one game at a time.

Detroit came, saw, and conquered in Minnesota! The Tigers lit up the lineup, locked down the arms, and served up Payback in the North. Join Motown Mike on Maize & Motown for hot takes, fan energy, and full-throttle Detroit baseball — because the Blue-Collar Brigade never settles.”

Welcome to the Blue Collar Brigade— last night we battled, today we’re bashing! From Riley Greene’s game-tying blast to a 5–0 early lead in Minnesota, the Tigers are flexing that Motown muscle. Tap in for grit, glory, and Detroit soul — welcome to the fight.

Victory or Bust! Motown Mike breaks down the Tigers’ series vs. White Sox, previews Skubal vs. Twins, and highlights the hottest bats — Carpenter, Pérez, Torres & Torkelson. Stay locked in, Blue-Collar Brigade!

In this episode of Maize & Motown, Motown Mike takes you across the Detroit sports landscape - from the Red Wings adding veteran goalie John Gibson, to the Lions grinding through preseason drama, to Wolverines hype around freshman QB Bryce Underwood, and the Tigers’ hot bats but shaky pitching. It’s gritty, it’s real, and it’s all Detroit — Blue Collar Brigade style —