The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and John Mac recap the MLB Trade Deadline and discuss the Tigers trading away Shane Greene and Nicholas Castellanos to the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, respectively. Also, the guys chat about a 16-year-old making $3 million playing video games and the Lions putting an emphasis on turnovers in training camp:

- The Tigers make a pair of trades at the MLB Trade Deadline dealing Shane Greene (Atlanta Braves) and Nicholas Castellanos (Cubs). What do you make of the trades?
- The Athletic’s Emily Waldon joins the show to discuss the MLB Trade Deadline and the Tigers’ farm system.
- A 16-year-old made a cool $3 million playing a video game. Is now the time to tell your kids to stay indoors and play video games?
- The Lions are putting an emphasis on creating turnovers on defense, but is that the best way to become “elite?”

Big Drew and Jim debate if this year’s Tigers team is worse than the 2003 team and discuss LeBron’s antics at his son’s AAU game; MSU football’s really low ticket prices; and Detroit’s all-time worst sports seasons:

- Are this year’s Tigers worse than the 2003 team?
- Did LeBron cross a line at his son’s AAU game over the weekend?
- Do you want to watch MSU football based on their current ticket prices?
- What are some of Detroit’s worst sports seasons of all-time?

Big Drew and Jim celebrate “Lions Kool-Aid Monday” following the signing of Mike Daniels and dive into Golden Tate’s suspension, Trevor Bauer’s major tantrum, T.J. Hockenson’s training camp hype, and the Lions cutting Theo Riddick:

- “Jim’s Lions Kool-Aid Monday!” Is the cost of the Lions signing Mike Daniels worth cutting Theo Riddick?
- Golden Tate gets suspended over the weekend. Do you believe him?
- Trevor Bauer throws a major temper tantrum yesterday. How out of line was he?
- The training camp hype that Jim is buying bulk in. Are you buying in to the T.J. Hockenson hype?
- The most important aspect of the Lions signing Mike Daniels. What’s the best part of Daniels in Detroit?
- Will Theo Riddick be the latest to come back to haunt the Lions?

Jim and Adam Jaksa were LIVE from the "Taste of Grand Rapids" at John Ball Park digging further into the start of Lions training camp and discussing the Lions' recent signing of former Packer Mike Daniels and the Pac-12 Conference learning from the Big Ten:

- There are long lines to kick off Lions Training Camp. Why do you think that is?
- Could Jahlani Tavai be the Lions' big training camp surprise?
- Detroit News' Justin Rogers jumps on the show to give his Lions Training Camp thoughts after the first two days.
- The Lions are expected to sign former Packer Mike Daniels. What do you think of the move?
- What the Pac-12 Conference can learn from the Big Ten: The Pac-12 is freaking out about a possible change in kick off times, but it's ultimately about quality coaching.
Also, the guys are joined by food guests from Nothing Bundt Cake and Lost Village Pierogi.

Jim and Adam Jaksa dive more into the beginning of Lions Training Camp and discuss the best NFL broadcast teams, Michigan football’s 2019 motto, Matthew Stafford’s ranking, and pressure on both Stafford and Jim Harbaugh this season:

- What is the Lions’ biggest training camp question?
- Who’s the best broadcast team in the NFL?
- “Embrace the Suck”: What should the motto be for Michigan football this season?
- Where NFL coaches and executives rank Matthew Stafford: Did they get it right?
- Is there more pressure this season on Jim Harbaugh or Matthew Stafford?

Big Drew and Jim break down the Lions officially opening training camp for the 2019 season and dive into the biggest questions and rankings regarding the NFC North:

- What are some Lions roster bubbles to watch in training camp?
- Should we put the training wheels on Kerryon Johnson’s workload in 2019?
- What are the biggest questions facing every team in the NFC North?
- How would you rank the NFC North going into training camp?
- LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon joins the show to provide the very latest Lions news with training camp getting underway.
- What are we looking for with Lions training camp starting?
- Jim says the Lions are better than the Packers. Do you agree with him?

Big Drew and Jim dive into possible weaknesses and bold predictions for the Lions in 2019 and discuss the Tigers trade market heating up and Jim’s beloved Chippewas predicted to finish in last-place. Also, the guys talk about how the seat is for Jim Harbaugh this upcoming season:

- Damon Harrison and Darius Slay are reporting to Lions Training Camp. How high is the ceiling for the Lions’ defense now?
- Sports Illustrated says the Lions have few weaknesses. Do you agree with them?
- The Tigers trade market is heating up!
- Big Drew takes aim at Jim’s beloved CMU Chippewas after they get picked to finish DEAD LAST in the MAC!
- College football coaches under the most pressure in 2019: On a scale of 1-10, what’s the pressure on Jim Harbaugh?
- The Lions’ biggest weakness is…..

Big Drew and Jim break down Nicholas Castellanos’ recent complaints on Comerica Park; the Lions picked to finish DEAD LAST in the NFL by one writer; and Pat Fitzgerald’s statements on declining attendance in college football:

- D*ck Castellanos: Nicholas Castellanos complains about Comerica Park. Who out there wants him out the door ASAP?
- One national columnist has picked the Lions to finish DEAD LAST in the NFL. Do you agree with this writer?
- Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald blames millennials for declining college football attendance. Does he have a valid point?

It's the last show for Brendan Riley & Stroz and we send them out with a farewell segment.

3:00
Harbaugh stands by Urban Meyer Statement

3:15 Harbaugh stands by
Urban Meyer Statement

3:30
Drew is sick of this Spartan cliche

3:55
Jim Costa agrees with Jim Harbaugh on college transfers

4:15 Michigan will play a game on foreign soil

4:30
Michigan will play a game on foreign soil

4:55
Harbaugh said he expects to win the Big 10 this year. Is Harbaugh right to have confidence?

5:15
Michigan's biggest obstacle

5:30
Farewell to two producers