The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim recap Friday night’s NHL Draft Lottery that featured the Red Wings not getting their just due for being the worst team in the league and break down Emoni Bates’ commitment to MSU. Also, the guys discuss Cam Newton signing with New England and the Tigers releasing their 60-man roster:

- The NHL Draft Lottery screws the Red Wings and the league itself. How upset are you? Which team winning the #1 overall pick would bother you the most?
- High school basketball phenom Emoni Bates commits to MSU. Will he even play a second in East Lansing?
- Cam Newton signs with the Patriots. Are they a Super Bowl contender? Are they better without Tom Brady? Is this a fair test for Bill Belichick without Brady?
- The Tigers announce their 60-man roster. How many Tigers can you name?
- The NHL Draft Lottery Farce: How do you fix it?
- Does Chase Daniel bother you?

Big Drew and Jim help get you set for tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery and continue to check the temperature of the Tigers fan base. Also, the guys talk about fans as cutouts at games, Vince Carter retiring, and the anniversary of the 2003 NBA Draft:

- Who’s your Sam McGuffie?
- Tigers Hype Train: If the Tigers are a playoff team, it comes down to which guys?
- Are you all in on this creative idea to get fans to games?
- Vince Carter retires, and he’s taking something with him.
- It’s the anniversary of the infamous 2003 NBA Draft. Who should the Pistons have drafted at #2 overall?

We introduce a BRAND NEW segment to the audience called "Callin' Out Costa," where Jim’s girlfriend, Kelsey, and listeners can gripe about one Jim Costa.

Big Drew and Jim “fly by the seat of their pants” today talking about the NFL cancelling its Hall of Fame game and continue the endless debate on John Beilein and Tom Izzo. Also, the guys discuss Tigers fans’ optimism on playing a shortened 2020 season and get into Ken Holland’s Hall of Fame nomination:

- The NFL cancels this year’s Hall of Fame Game. Is it a sign of more cancellations to come?
- John Beilein or Tom Izzo: Who should be the Big Ten “Coach of the Decade”?
- Do Tigers fans feel anything can happen in a 60-game season?
- Is Ken Holland an OVERRATED Hall of Famer? Did another Red Wings player get snubbed?

In addition, the guys update the latest news on the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall and Seattle’s beloved arena getting a unique name change.

In this week's "Trivia Thursday," Jim, Producer Shea, and a listener went toe-to-toe-to-toe answering questions based on some of the most memorable Detroit draft busts.

FINAL SCORE:

Producer Shea - 3
Jim - 2
Listener - 0

Big Drew and Jim express their (somewhat) excitement of Major League Baseball coming back in late July and recap NASCAR’s FBI report on the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall. Also, the guys give out their grades on Martha Ford’s ownership tenure with the Lions:

- BASEBALL IS BACK! Are you excited for some Tigers baseball?
- Are MLB’s latest rule changes friendlier for younger fans? Are you a fan of them?
- NASCAR’s FBI report questions and takeaways. What are your thoughts on the results of the investigation?
- What would your grade be for Martha Ford during her time as Lions owner?

In addition, the guys briefly discuss MSU putting a hold on football ticket sales, and The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen comes on the show to talk about baseball returning and what the 2020 Tigers will look like.

Big Drew and Jim break down the latest Lions breaking news on an ownership change within the Ford family and update (again) the latest on MLB trying to get a 2020 season going. Also, the guys get an update from the FBI on the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall:

- The Lions make an ownership change within the Ford family. Does it feel like a fresh start? Does it change the “Quinntricia” mandate?
- MLB is on the clock. Is a REAL answer on a 2020 season finally coming?
- To the “nothing is going to change with the Ford family in charge” guy….
- What does new principal owner Sheila Ford Hamp bring to the table?

In addition, the guys get the perspectives of LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon and MLive’s Ben Raven on the Lions’ ownership change from Martha Ford to Sheila Ford Hamp.

Lastly, the FBI concludes from its investigation that the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway a few days ago was a misunderstanding and that no federal crime was committed.

Big Drew and Jim open Monday’s show with Drew reminiscing about his weekend thoughts and adventures and talk about social zones, Dak Prescott’s intent to sign his franchise tag, and concern for college football. Also, the ESPYS apparently happened last night, and Troy Weaver gets his official Pistons introduction:

- DREW’S BACK! Drew breaks down off of his thoughts and happenings from a four-day weekend.
- Social zones are coming! Are you a fan of them?
- Is Dak Prescott worth the money? Is he the anti-Matthew Stafford?
- Concern for college football: How optimistic are you of a 2020 season happening?
- Wait, the ESPYS were last night???? Did you watch?
- Drew thinks Troy Weaver is a good hire by the Pistons. Do you agree?

Jim and Jeff Risdon break down Jamal Adams’ request for a trade and the Lions, not surprisingly, not being on his wish list and dive into a popular Lions Super Bowl question. Also, the guys discuss the biggest decisions that Troy Weaver needs to make as the Pistons general manager and give out their Top Five athletes they desperately wanted in Detroit:

- Jamal Adams wants out of New York, and shocker, the Lions aren’t his wish list. Is anyone out there the least bit surprised?
- The Lions Super Bowl Question: Would you give up 52 years of championships in Detroit for a Lions Super Bowl? If no, how many years would you sacrifice?
- What are the biggest decisions Troy Weaver has to make as Pistons general manager? Also, the Detroit News’ Rod Beard joins the show to provide his thoughts on the Troy Weaver hire.
- “Friday Five at Five”: Who are your Top Five athletes you desperately wanted in Detroit?

Jim and Jeff Risdon open up Thursday’s show with Jeff catching up on life and the Lions and get into the Pistons’ new general manager hire in Troy Weaver. Also, the guys discuss the debate involving the Washington Redskins nickname change and try to make a case for Cam Newton to the Lions:

- We begin the show with a “Life and Lions” discussion with Jeff Risdon!
- The Pistons’ “Dreamweaver Movement” has officially begun. What’s your advice for new general manager Troy Weaver?
- First Aunt Jemima, should the Washington Redskins be next?
- Is there a case for Cam Newton in Detroit?