The "& Jim" Show

This week's "Trivia Thursday" dove into a "remember when" in Detroit sports history as Jim, Producer Shea, special guest co-host Jeff Risdon, and a listener tried to beat one another in this category.

FINAL SCORE:

Producer Shea - 3
Jim - 2
Jeff Risdon - 0
Listener - 0

Big Drew and Jim open Wednesday’s show with their Covid Comfort Indices and dive into more Matthew Stafford conversation on his ranking in the NFC North. Also, the guys discuss the Pistons’ top general manager candidate and get into more Michigan football conversation of them being on the cusp:

- Covid Comfort Index: Where do you sit on the chart?
- Matthew Stafford is named the BEST quarterback in the NFC North for 2020. Are you buying it?
- Should we be excited about the favorite to land the Pistons’ general manager position in Troy Weaver?
- What is your #1 quality you want in the Pistons general manager?
- Is Michigan “just a quarterback away” from getting over the hump?

Also, is Major League Baseball starting to FINALLY get their act together?!?!

Big Drew and Jim discuss Rob Manfred’s hate for baseball and rank the commissioners from last night’s ESPN special on “The Return of Sports.” Also, the guys debate about Colin Kaepernick’s future in the NFL and talk about the popularity and curse of Madden. Lastly, the guys get into whether or not playing basketball would help or hurt:

- Does Rob Manfred even like baseball? Do you even care if it’s played at this point?
- What was said last night on “The Return of Sports” and ranking the commissioners. Who lands on the top of your list?
- Roger Goodell encourages teams to sign Colin Kaepernick, but has that ship sailed?
- Will playing basketball help or hurt?

Big Drew and Jim recap the latest ESPN 30 for 30 on the 1998 homerun title chase and get into Kryie Irving’s remarks on starting the NBA back up. Also, the guys discuss Big Drew’s latest dilemma with wedding planning and preview tonight’s ESPN special on “The Return of Sports.” Lastly, Rob Manfred can’t keep a promise:

- “Long Gone Summer”: Did we not know about steroids in 1998, or did we not care?
- Jim and Producer Shea try to hash out their differences in regards to Kyrie Irving’s comments on the NBA trying to restart the season. Do you side with Kyrie?
- Big Drew is getting trolled by his wedding. Who out there has felt his pain?
- “The Return of Sports” ESPN Special: What’s one thing you want to hear from each commissioner?
- Rob Manfred is now backtracking on there being a 2020 season. Is baseball doomed?

Big Drew and Jim recap how the Tigers did in this year’s abbreviated MLB Draft and provide the latest on the NBA’s “bubble” problem. Also, the guys talk about a team possibly signing Colin Kaepernick and get into Blake Griffin’s future with the Pistons. Lastly, the guys give out their top sneaky good athletes that people tend to forget:

- Did the Tigers’ draft send a message?
- The NBA’s continued “bubble” problem: Will the NBA find a way to finish out their 2019-20 season?
- Should a team sign Colin Kaepernick?
- Blake Griffin spoke about his future with the Pistons. How much longer do you think he stays in Detroit?
- “Friday Five at Five”: Who are your Top Five sneaky good athletes that people tend to forget?

Big Drew and Jim recap the Tigers’ selection of Spencer Torkelson and debate if hockey is now ahead of basketball in terms of returning to play. Also, the guys give a full (sort of) preview of the NHL Playoffs and dive into CMU and MSU’s “rivalry” and the excitement that Detroit’s 2020 first-round draft picks bring:

- “FULLY TORKED”: The Tigers select Spencer Torkelson at #1 overall in the MLB Draft. What position will Torkelson play with the Tigers, and what are your expectations for him?
- Is hockey ahead of baseball now in terms of returning to play? Also, the guys give a full break down of the NHL Playoffs! Well, sort of….
- Big Drew and Jim celebrate a “renewed rivalry.” Who’s excited about watching more CMU-MSU football games in the coming years?
- Which 2020 Detroit first-round draft pick are you most excited for?

This week's "Trivia Thursday" brought about some memorable moments in the Michigan-MSU rivalry as Jim, Producer Shea, and a listener tried to see who knew the in-state rivalry better.

FINAL SCORE:

Jim - 2
Producer Shea - 1
Listener - 0

Big Drew and Jim open up Wednesday’s show pondering if Jim should take up the sport of golf and break down the Tigers’ probable #1 overall pick in tonight’s MLB Draft. Also, the guys dive into sports fans stereotypes, 2020 NFL absolutes, and when the Tigers will be good again:

- Does Jim need to start playing golf?
- WE’RE GETTIN’ TORKED! What you need to know about the Tigers’ probable #1 pick tonight in Spencer Torkelson.
- What are some sports fans stereotypes that you don’t like?
- What are some 2020 NFL absolutes that you’re certain happens?
- When will the Tigers be good again?

In addition, Perfect Game USA’s National Scouting Supervisor Brian Sakowski joins the show to talk MLB Draft, Tigers, and other MLB squabbles.

Gun Lake Casino Assistant General Manager Carter Pavey joins the show to talk about sports betting coming to Michigan and the casino's new reopening guidelines.

Big Drew and Jim begin Tuesday’s show with a discussion on how the Lions can let Jim down in 2020 and talk about the Pistons (maybe) having their season return. Also, the guys get into “The Dalvin Cook Conundrum” in Minnesota and T.J. Hockenson getting mentioned on an All-Breakout Team:

- Jim doesn’t think the Lions can let him down this upcoming season. Does anyone want to help him out?
- Maybe the Pistons aren’t done: What are some brilliant ideas for the eight teams that are NOT playing?
- The Dalvin Cook Conundrum: Does he deserve a big contract extension with the Vikings?
- One Lions player lands on the 2020 All-Breakout Team. Is T.J. Hockenson poised for a big sophomore NFL season?