The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim kick off another "Football Friday" with a Saints-Lions preview and get into Jim's flat tire and the Tigers considering "cheaters." Also, the guys go back into the NBA and MLB bubbles and go "Around the NFL":

- Are the Saints trolling the Lions with Michael Thomas?
- Big Drew feels bad, but he’s gotta make fun of Jim for his morning!
- NBA/MLB Bubble Update: Lakers dominating the NBA Finals, and the MLB hits the Divisional Round.
- The Tigers are considering “cheaters” for their next manager. Should Al Avila even be considering A.J. Hinch or Alex Cora?
- "Around the NFL": What's the biggest thing you want to see this weekend?
- Detroit News' Justin Rogers joins the show for his insights on the Lions three games into the season.

THE PICKS - WEEK #4

Big Drew and Jim use Thursday’s show to discuss a notable Lions player returning to practice and get into what Michigan football’s biggest roadblock is. Also, the guys go back into the NBA and MLB bubbles and talk about horror movies, no “Tuesday Night Football,” and making peace with a Lions position group. Lastly, the guys go “Around the NFL”:

- Desmond Trufant returns to practice. How big of a difference will it make, especially if Michael Thomas returns for the Saints?
- What’s the bigger roadblock at Michigan: The quarterback or defense?
- Maize n Brew’s Anthony Broome joins the show to provide his Michigan football insights.
- The guys provide the latest on the NBA and MLB bubbles with the NBA Finals and MLB Playoffs underway.
- Yay or Nay on horror movies?
- The “Tuesday Night Football” dream is over. Are you bummed about it?
- “Around the NFL”: Will you watch “Thursday Night Football” tonight? Also, which 3-0 teams are contenders and pretenders?
- Making peace with an unsettled Lions position group. Are you satisfied with how this group has played so far this season?

Big Drew and Jim touch on last night’s debate and relate it to the possibility of “Tuesday Night Football” in the NFL. Also, the guys talk about the Lions’ new lead running back, Matt Patricia’s blind spot, the scary Saints, and NFL punishments (maybe) coming. Lastly, the guys go back into the NBA and MLB bubbles:

- Are you ready for some possible “Tuesday Night Football” in the NFL?
- It sounds like the Lions have a new lead running back, so……was D’Andre Swift a bad draft pick?
- The guys provide an update on the NBA and MLB bubbles.
- What is Matt Patricia’s biggest blind spot?
- LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon goes “Around the NFL” with the guys.
- Are the Saints still scary?
- NFL punishments could be coming down. How big should they be?

Big Drew and Jim start a Tuesday installment with the news involving the Titans and their positive COVID tests and begin their dissection of Sunday’s Saints-Lions matchup. Also, the guys go back into the bubbles and honor Calvin Johnson’s birthday today. Lastly, the guys attempt to define Lions viewers:

- The Titans have positive COVID tests. How concerning is this for the NFL?
- Guard your hearts, Lions fans about their upcoming schedule! Also, be honest, would a Lions win over the Saints hook you back in? Do you give them any chance on Sunday?
- MLive’s Ben Raven joins the show to provide his Lions insights after an actual win!
- The guys recap the NHL bubble after a champion was crowned last night and start their descent into the MLB bubble!
- In honor of Megatron’s birthday today, which Detroit athletes will you tell your grandkids about?
- “Around the NFL”: Are the Chiefs the team to beat?
- What kind of Lions viewer are you?
- Jim’s “Moment of Positivity”: Does the Lightning winning the Cup give you hope as a Red Wings fan with Steve Yzerman as general manager?

Big Drew and Jim recap the Lions capturing their first win of the 2020 season in Arizona and update the latest from the NBA and NHL bubbles. Also, the guys go “Around the NFL” and preview tonight’s massive “Monday Night Football” matchup between Kansas City and Baltimore:

- DAGGER TIME HAPPENED! Was the Lions’ win in Arizona for real or fool’s gold?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) give out another update on the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- Was Matthew Stafford impressive on Sunday?
- “Around the NFL”: Who were the biggest winners and losers from Week #3?
- Jeff Okudah says the Lions are tired of being disrespected.
- “Monday Night Football” Preview: Who wins between the Chiefs and Ravens?

Big Drew and Jim kick off a Football Friday with a debate on what defines as garlic bread and get into Sunday's Lions-Cardinals matchup. Also, Big Drew talks about a bad decision of his own, and the guys talk about possible LeBron discussion fatigue. Lastly, the guys go "Around the NFL" and end the show with some DAGGER TIME:

- Do you know what garlic bread is?
- Is Sunday's Lions game in Arizona a must-win based off of Adrian Peterson's recent comments?
- What has to happen for the Lions to win on Sunday?
- NBA/NHL Bubble Update: Who else is fatigued by the constant talk about LeBron James?
- Is Big Drew's bad decision possibly WORSE than Jim's garlic bread decision?
- "Around the NFL": Who are we going to learn the most about this weekend?
- Lions-Cardinals DAGGER TIME: Is there any chance the Lions win on Sunday?

THE PICKS - WEEK #3

Big Drew and Jim discuss numerous football topics centered on the Lions and Michigan and talk about quarantine houses and the non-playoff-bound Tigers. Also, the guys head back into the NBA and NHL bubbles and go “Around the NFL” with Week #3 of the season beginning tonight:

- The Lions have a pass rush problem, so who do they call???? FORMER PATRIOTS!!!!
- Who’s the first NHL head coach fired this season? Could it be someone other than Matt Patricia?
- FOX Sports 910 Host in Phoenix Matthew Jarecki joins the show to give his Cardinals perspective heading into Sunday’s matchup.
- Which show quarantine house are you staying in?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) head back into the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- If the Lions are rebuilding, who do they build around?
- “Around the NFL”: Week #3 of the season begins tonight with Miami and Jacksonville!
- Which team gets the most postseason hype? Also, a college football topic Producer Fongers doesn’t want to talk about.
- The 2020 Tigers have officially been eliminated from postseason contention. What did we learn about this year’s team?

Big Drew and Jim begin Wednesday’s show with a temperature check of Lions fans and talk about other football topics surrounding Kliff Kingsbury vs. Matt Patricia; NFL quarterbacks in a facial hair battle; and all eyes now on new Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp. Also, the guys head back to the NBA and NHL bubbles and once again go “Around the NFL”:

- Are you rooting AGAINST the Lions?
- Kliff Kingsbury owns Matt Patricia, and it’s not even Sunday yet!
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provide another NBA and NHL bubble update.
- All eyes are now on Sheila Ford Hamp. Is it time for her to make a move?
- Big Drew has an old guy moment.
- The guys go “Around the NFL” with LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon.
- Producer Fongers provides a “Moment of Positivity” to end the show!