The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim begin Wednesday’s show with a mention of National Dog Day and get into a possible Tigers “playoff” push. Also, the guys discuss missing the NFL preseason and Tua’s best day at practice in Miami and give out another NBA and NFL bubble update. Lastly, the guys talk about the breaking news of the day involving the postponement of today’s playoff games:

- Is tonight a “big game” for the Tigers?
- Do you miss NFL preseason football?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) give out another update on the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- The NBA players decide to boycott tonight’s playoff games. What other dominoes in the sports world will fall?
- Are Lions fans going to hear about Tua Tagovailoa for years to come? Who are players who have haunted the Lions the most?

In addition, MLive’s Ben Raven jumps on the show to provide his thoughts on the Lions cancelling practice yesterday and the NBA’s recent postponement of playoff games.

Big Drew and Jim open up the show with a special high school football station announcement and get into the Tigers living in the past; the NFL’s competitive balance issue; and another DOUBLE BUBBLE on the NBA and NHL. Also, the guys talk about the Lions cancelling practice today:

- The Friday Night Lights are not going out in the West Michigan area!
- The Lions cancel practice today in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting.
- Are the Tigers still living in the past with Miguel Cabrera?
- One NFL head coach has an issue with competitive balance this fall. Is Sean McDermott right?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) unleash another DOUBLE BUBBLE on the NBA and NHL bubbles.

In addition, The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen jumped on the show to discuss the Tigers and whether or not they’re going to sell by the trade deadline during a pandemic.

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Big Drew and Jim briefly recap Jim's extended weekend vacation up north and get into a Michigan basketball Woj Bomb regarding Juwan Howard. Also, the guys debate whether or not the Tigers should be sellers in one week and dish out a DOUBLE BUBBLE on the NBA and NHL. Lastly, the guys talk about a recipe that the Lions need to ACTUALLY surprise people in 2020:

- Are Michigan basketball fans worried about the Woj Bomb? Would losing Juwan Howard be a bad thing?
- Should the Tigers be sellers at the trade deadline?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) dish out a DOUBLE BUBBLE on the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- A reigning Super Bowl champion sees the same potential in the Lions. What's the recipe for the Lions to ACTUALLY surprise people in 2020?

Big Drew and Jeff Risdon recap the Pistons getting short-changed in last night’s NBA Draft Lottery and go around the college football circuit with the latest headlines. Also, the guys discuss the future of virtual fans and give another NBA/NHL bubble update. Lastly, the guys talk more Lions Training Camp and trusting Steve Yzerman and Troy Weaver:

- The NBA Draft Lottery short-changes the Pistons. Is it rigged?
- It’s a college football stampede! We give you the latest headlines in the college football world.
- Is there a place for virtual fans after the pandemic?
- Jeff Risdon (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) update the latest from the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- The guys get into some of the biggest storylines from Lions and NFL Training Camp.
- Which general manager do you trust most: Steve Yzerman or Troy Weaver?
- How badly could Jim screw up this weekend away with his girlfriend’s parents?

In addition, LionsWire’s Erik Schlitt gives a Lions Training Camp update LIVE from Allen Park, and the Detroit News’ Rod Beard provides his insights on last night’s NBA Draft Lottery.

Big Drew and Jim utilized their abbreviated Thursday show to recap another Tigers loss today and Casey Mize’s Tigers debut last night and provided another bubble update from both the NBA and NHL. Also, the guys discuss Jim’s extended weekend up north and briefly get into Thom Brennaman’s slip-up on-air:

- Tigers lose ninth straight this afternoon. Is it finally time to stick a fork in them?
- What did you think of Casey Mize’s Tigers debut last night?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provided another bubble update.
- Will Jim be on his best behavior this weekend during his vacation up north?
- What should the punishment be for Thom Brennaman following his on-air slip-up?

Big Drew and Jim discuss yet another Tigers loss and get into some more Lions Training Camp discussion. Also, the guys talk about the NBA and NHL bubbles, especially after the NBA’s top seeds dropped their respective Game 1s of the NBA Playoffs. Lastly, Producer Fongers tries to temper Jim’s Tigers excitement:

- Casey Mize gets his Tigers debut tonight. Are you still excited?
- We’re three weeks away from Lions football. What will their record be after the first three weeks of the season?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) dish out a fresh NBA and NHL bubble update.
- Are the NBA’s #1 seeds in Milwaukee (East) and Los Angeles (West) in some bubble trouble?
- Producer Fongers says all Tigers playoff talk needs to stop. Is anyone still left on the playoff express?
- Are there ANY reasons to buy into the Lions this fall?

In addition, MLive’s Ben Raven jumps on the show for his insights on Lions Training Camp, and Ben tries to derail Jim’s LeBron praise.

Big Drew and Jim recap another Tigers loss last night in Chicago and get into unwritten rules in sports, a pepperoni shortage, and Lions Training Camp overreactions and new team slogan. Also, the guys update the latest from the NBA and NHL bubbles:

- Tigers drop their sixth straight. Is it time for Jim to jump off the playoff express?
- Did Fernando Tatis Jr. break an unwritten rule? What unwritten rules in sports shouldn’t you break?
- There’s a pepperoni shortage! What’s your second pizza option?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provide the latest from the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- Which Lions Training Camp overreactions bother you the most? Also, the Lions have a new slogan! Is it “Dagger Time”?
- What are your expectations for Tarik Skubal’s debut tonight?

In addition, The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen jumps on the show to talk about the Tigers’ latest call-ups and more!

Big Drew and Jim break down the beginning of the Tigers’ new youth movement and provide another update on the NBA and NHL bubbles. Also, the guys discuss the beginning of Lions Training Camp and talk about the most important Lions players outside of Matthew Stafford:

- Jim gets his wish. Is it all aboard the Tigers playoff express following the call-ups of Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, and Isaac Paredes?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provide the latest on the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- Who’s the most important non-Matthew Stafford player in Lions Training Camp?
- Are the Tigers’ new call-ups game-changing?

In addition, the guys talk some Lions Training Camp and a little bit of college football news with LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon.

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