The "& Jim" Show

Ron Gardenhire - Detroit Tigers Manager

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from the Betten Baker Auto Plaza in Coopersville discussing last night’s college hoops brawl in Kansas and talking about Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame selection; Jim’s Super Bowl beef; and who should be calling the Lions’ defensive plays next season:

- Kansas State-Kansas Brawl: Who’s at fault, and what should happen?
- Derek Jeter was NOT a unanimous Baseball Hall of Fame selection. Are you upset?
- Jim has a Super Bowl beef? Is it a legitimate one?
- The Lions still don’t know who’s going to be calling defensive plays next season. Should we be concerned about it yet?

Also, the guys go “Around the NFL” with Jeff Risdon LIVE from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama following Conference Championship in the NFL.

Oh yeah, it might have been Jim’s birthday today too….

Matthew Ford - Grand Rapids Griffins Forward & Captain

Big Drew and Jim recap Drew's trip to Disney World over the extended weekend and break down Bob Quinn's recent comments on being "comfortable" with Matthew Stafford at quarterback. Also, the guys discuss Derrick Rose's next potential team and talk about playing for your dad following Jace Howard's Michigan commitment. Lastly, Jim tries to defend the T.J. Hockenson pick based on this year's Super Bowl LIV matchup:

- Drew’s back from his Disney World trip!
- Bob Quinn says he’s “totally comfortable” with Matthew Stafford. Should we be as comfortable as Bob Quinn is?
- Contending teams want Derrick Rose. Which team makes the most sense as the next possible destination?
- Juwan Howard’s son commits to Michigan, and Tom Izzo currently coaches his son at MSU. Would you want to play for your dad?
- Does the Super Bowl LIV matchup help defend the T.J. Hockenson pick for the Lions?

Dr. Kathryn Born - Mercy Health Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Jim Costa speaks with ShowSpan Show Manager Dawn Baker on the 2020 Michigan International Auto Show coming to DeVos Place.

Jim and Fox 17's Zach Harig recap Sunday’s AFC and NFC Championship Games and touch on Saturday’s UFC 246 fight between Connor McGregor and “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone. Also, the guys provide a MSU and Michigan hoops update; ask how excited you are for Super Bowl LIV; and debate if Aaron Rodgers is overrated:

- What’s the one big takeaway from the AFC and NFC Championship Games on Sunday?
- If you bought the McGregor-Cowboy fight, was it worth it?
- College basketball check in: Cassius Winston breaks MSU’s all-time assist record, and Michigan can’t stop hearing whistles.
- Fill in the blank: “This is the most excited I’ve been for a Super Bowl matchup since…..”
- Is Aaron Rodgers overrated?

Jim and Jeff Risdon preview this weekend's AFC and NFC Championships in the NFL and discuss the Lions' future chances of reaching an NFC Championship Game with Matthew Stafford at quarterback. Also, Jeff answers NFL Draft questions ahead of the East-West Shrine Game and try to fix college football:

- How far away are the Lions from Championship Weekend? Will the Lions ever get to an NFC Championship Game with Matthew Stafford?
- Jeff answers NFL Draft questions prior to this weekend's East-West Shrine Game.
- How do you fix college football?
- AFC and NFC Championship Game previews: Who gets to Super Bowl LIV between Titans-Chiefs and Packers-49ers?

In addition, the guys chat with Football Gameplan's Emory Hunt on the East-West Shrine Game, Lions targets in the upcoming NFL Draft, and his picks for Championship Weekend.

Big Drew and Jim begin the show by Jim and Producer Shea argue with one another again about Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers and talk about the Sekou Doumbouya hype, Drew’s upcoming trip to Disney World, Dan Marino’s bold statement, building around Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, and shade thrown at Shea Patterson:

- Jim and Producer Shea on Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers: Can Rodgers still be the G.O.A.T.?
- How excited are we allowed to be on Sekou Doumbouya?
- “Issue of our Time”: Is Disney World a must-see attraction?
- Dan Marino says something bold about today’s NFL. Which former player would you like see compete in their respective sport today?
- Lamar Jackson vs. Patrick Mahomes: Which player would you want to build around your team first?
- A former Michigan football player throws shade at Shea Patterson, and Michigan makes a defensive coaching hire.
- Big Drew is sad because he knows that Derrick Rose has to be traded. Do you agree?

Also, the guys talk some Pistons basketball with Lazarus Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys.

Big Drew and Jim discuss Mark Dantonio’s big pay day; Andre Drummond getting benched on Monday night; the Red Wings head coaching carousel; and the best possible matchup for Super Bowl LIV:

- Happy Mark Dantonio Day! Dantonio receives a big pay day of $4.3 million. Does he deserve it?
- Andre Drummond is exactly who we think he is. Is the writing on the wall come trade deadline time?
- Did the next Red Wings head coach just become available?
- What’s the BEST possible Super Bowl LIV matchup?

Also, the guys go “Around the NFL” with Jeff Risdon following the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs leading into Conference Championship Weekend.