The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim recap the Tigers taking two of three games in Cincinnati to kick off the shortened 2020 season and provide the latest on the Miami Marlins suffering a coronavirus outbreak within the organization. Also, the guys get into Jim’s sunburn, Jamal Adams being traded to Seattle, and MLB’s coronavirus concern:

- Jehovah Jim wants to know if you have a few minutes to hear about your….PLAYOFF BOUND DETROIT TIGERS?!?! Will anyone join Jehovah Jim?
- MLB’s coronavirus concern: Are the Marlins the kid that ruins it for the rest of us?
- Did Jim still get “burned” even after a Tigers road series win?
- Big Drew wants to know who these Tigers are.
- Who won the Jamal Adams trade?
- Did the Tigers impress you this weekend?

Jim and Adam Jaksa get things going on a Friday by discussing Dr. Fauci’s first pitch blunder last night and get into the Tigers opening up the 2020 season tonight in Cincinnati. Also, the guys break down college football’s outlook in 2020 and talk about the food and drinks they hate:

- Dr. Fauci’s first pitch….is it really that hard?
- Shoot Your Shot! Are the Tigers a playoff team?
- Adam’s nervous about college football 2020 outlook. Should he be?
- What’s one food and drink item you refuse to eat and drink?
- Ten things the Tigers must figure out this season. Do you agree with the ten things?

In addition, The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen joined the show to help us out with some Tigers players to keep an eye on during the 2020 season!

Spencer Turnbull - Tigers Pitcher

Big Drew and Jim open up Thursday’s show with a hypothetical on renaming Detroit teams and discuss Bob Quinn’s rollercoaster tenure with the Lions. Also, the guys break down MLB’s proposed playoff expansion plan for 2020 and get into Michael Fulmer’s Tigers future and how the Lions’ offense stacks up against the rest of the NFC North:

- RELEASE THE KRAKEN! Which Detroit team would you rename?
- Is Jim holding the wrong Lions feet to the fire? Is Bob Quinn more to blame?
- Would this MLB proposal get Producer Fongers on the Tigers bandwagon?
- Michael Fulmer is announced as part of the Tigers’ starting rotation. Is he potential trade bait?
- Is it crazy to think that the Lions could have the BEST offense in the NFC North?

For "Trivia Thursday" this week, Jim went up against a listener AND a special guest contestant in Jeff Risdon in the category of memorable moments in Lions, Browns, and Texans history.

FINAL SCORE:

Jeff Risdon - 3 (*won via tiebreaker*)
Jim - 2
Listener Chris - 0

Big Drew and Jim open Wednesday’s show with a discussion on trolling fathers-in-law and get into what’s the biggest thing holding the Lions back. Also, “Wisdom Wednesday” returns, and the guys dive into the Tigers’ first exhibition game, leftover foods, and Kenny Golladay’s next potential Lions contract:

- What are ways that your father-in-law has trolled you?
- What’s the thing that’s holding the Lions back?
- Reading wayyyyy to much into the Tigers’ first exhibition game. What were your takeaways from last night’s game?
- “Wisdom Wednesday”: The guys try to answer questions on life to the best of their abilities.
- What’s a food item that’s actually better a day later?
- Is Kenny Golladay a $100 million man?

Big Drew and Jim kick off Tuesday’s show by trying to measure the excitement level of baseball in Michigan and discuss the Pistons’ new apparel deal; the Tigers’ biggest roster decisions; and who the best wide receivers in the NFL are. Also, in honor of Big Drew’s fresh haircut, the guys talk about proper etiquette when tipping your barber:

- Trying to read the room: Are people not excited about baseball?
- Do you have a problem with the latest Pistons deal? Also, the biggest reason to be bummed about the Pistons not being in the bubble, and it’s NOT about winning games.
- What are the biggest roster decisions the Tigers have to make?
- Who are the best wide receivers in the NFL?
- DREW GOT A HAIRCUT! What’s the proper etiquette when tipping your barber?

Big Drew and Jim open up Monday’s show with Drew’s recent technology battles and Jim’s fantasy baseball offer to Producer Fongers. Also, the guys get into the latest Tigers roster movements; the NFL players’ beef on coronavirus safety; the Blue Jays not having a home ballpark; and unexpected problems with your home:

- The Tigers name their Opening Day starter. Is it the right call? Who should join Matthew Boyd in the starting rotation?
- NFL players have a beef with the league’s lack of clarity on coronavirus protocols. Is their beef justified?
- What do you do with the Blue Jays? What if the Tigers were asked to help out?
- Bidding farewell to a notable Tigers player: Who benefits the most from Jordan Zimmerman’s injury?
- Jim Leyland has some thoughts on the Tigers’ future. Do you agree with him?
- What’s the most unexpected house problem you’ve faced?

First, Jim and Drew talked about Tigers baseball on FOX Sports Detroit last night and what would go in their Man Caves.
Then they went into the Washington NFL Team Sexual Harassment scandal that broke late Thursday.
North Carolina Head Football Coach Mack Brown wants a commissioner for college football. Jim lays out his case for the job.
Last, Jim makes a deal for Drew to join his fantasy baseball league.

Detroit Tigers Catcher Grayson Greiner joined Big and Drew and Jim to talk about last night's preseason game and the upcoming season.