In the 164th episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys open with Off the Tops (00:00): debating whether the Olympics are actually cool or kind of sus, breaking down the most wasted talents of the last 30 years (Ben Simmons, JaMarcus Russell, Tony Mandarich), and setting the tone for another manic episode.

Next comes the Super Bowl Recap (4:56). While many didn’t love the game, Tal & Isaac did — a defensive chess match, elite scheming, and quarterbacks under constant pressure. New England’s offensive line was completely exposed, Seattle capitalized, and the game proved once again that championships aren’t always pretty.

Then it’s Pistons time (11:45). Free Isaiah. Free Jalen. The Bad Boys are officially back. The Stewart suspension sparks debate about toughness, composure, and protecting your own, while the Pistons continue winning in ways that defy modern NBA trends. This team is physical, slept on, and still underestimated by Vegas and the media.

Finally, the Tigers are back (28:00) and its damn February. Framber Valdez strengthens the rotation, Justin Verlander returns home, and Detroit’s payroll cracks the top 10 for the first time in a decade. The optimism is real — but so are the questions. The division is there for the taking. Now the bats have to show up.

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00:00 – Off the Tops
4:56 – Super Bowl Recap
11:45 – Pistons / Free Isaiah & Jalen
28:00 – Tigers Are Back

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In the 163rd episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys start with some off-the-tops: Chris Illitch still isn’t serious, car wash gift-with-purchase logic is broken down, made-up plays on Thursday nights, and recent watches (Marty, Primate, Sinners, One Battle After Another) get a run. They also dig into why Bill Belichick somehow isn’t in the Hall yet, as well as why Isaac tries to keep the show on track.

Then it’s NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl discussion. This one has motion. The guys talk about why it’s hard not to be happy for Sam Darnold — a genuinely good dude who got kicked to the curb way too early — and why anyone upset about New England being here is either an anti-Patriots radical or a Josh Allen extremist. They dig into the historical context of young Super Bowl QBs (spoiler: winning at 23 is not common), why it feels early for Drake Maye to be here, and how Seattle’s defense is built to make life miserable for a shaky Patriots offensive line. Long balls might be there, sacks definitely will be. Final call: Seattle overcomes a mistake or two from Darnold and wins it without getting cute. 

From there, it’s broader playoff fallout. The postseason as a whole ruled — save us, football. Josh “Overrated” Allen catches a stray (with love to the two real Bills fans), the Caleb Williams Bears experience collapses on schedule, Aaron Rodgers officially dead, and the Chargers hiring McDaniel at OC makes them a sneaky “host a playoff game next year” investment. Also: the Niners’ depth finally got exposed. 

Finally, it’s Pistons time — and this isn’t delusion anymore. Detroit is simply the best team in the East. Vegas agrees. As of January 29, the Pistons have the third-best title odds in the league, right behind OKC and Denver. The Giannis situation gets unpacked properly: no formal ask-out, both sides mishandling it, Milwaukee scared to be the bad guy, Giannis scared of optics — echoes of Kareem in ’75. His value isn’t as nuclear as people think, but the Pistons might actually be the team positioned to strike. The boys break down the Yahoo-proposed deal (graded an A), why Langdon’s conservatism matters, and whether standing pat is even defensible anymore when everyone agrees a move should be coming. 

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0:00 – Off the Tops
12:57 – Super Bowl Breakdown & Playoff Recap
28:15 – Pistons and the Giannis Situation

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In the 162nd episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys discuss some miscellanous off the tops (movies, Florida trip, Gladiator helmet origin etc.). 

Then... NFL Wild Card Weekend. They run through every matchup, pick the lines, predict winners, call out fraud teams, and debate which underdogs actually have a shot. Some teams are overrated, some are terrifying, some have very short QBs, and some are hanging on by coaching miracles.

Then it’s Lions offseason time. Detroit’s season didn’t end how we wanted, but the window is far from closed. The guys break down the key offseason priorities, the pivotal moves that need to happen fast, and how just a few smart decisions can legitimately vault this team right back into Super Bowl contention next season. This isn’t panic — it’s a plan.

Finally, it’s time for Save Us, Pistons. Are we delusional? Are we hopeful? Are we begging? Maybe all three. The boys talk optimism, reality, roster outlook, and whether Detroit basketball can finally give this city something to believe in.

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6:35 – NFL Wild Card Weekend
20:40 – Lions Offseason
34:55 – Save Us, Pistons

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In the 161st episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys open with some Off the Tops: Goodfellas still hits hard (thank you to Braeden and Wiz) and the Michigan football coaching mess continues with Sherron Moore out and the next hire looming large.

Then it’s Lions mode. Detroit battled the Packers and Cowboys with mixed results. Ja’Marr Chase is playing great, Goff holds up when the line does, and Gibbs keeps making plays. But the O-line struggles, the D-line is healthy but ineffective, and Ragnow’s injury stings. Mahogany and Tate show promise, but depth remains a concern.

Next, NBA Hot Takes: LeBron’s double-digit streak ends, Raptors and OKC stir debates, Luka, Jokic, Giannis, and Shai lead the MVP race with Cade close behind, and Giannis trade rumors swirl around the Knicks. Trae Young, Lauri Markkanen, and Pistons depth also spark conversation, with Cooper Flagg emerging as ROTY front-runner.

Finally, the Cereal Draft: sweetness rules, health is secondary, and versatility is key. First-round picks include Mini Wheats, Honey Nut Cheerios, and Frosted Flakes, with classic favorites like Reese’s Puffs, Special K with berries, and more rounding out the multi-purpose, dual-threat showdown.

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7:30 – NBA Takes
23:07 – Lions Discussion
33:10 – Cereal Draft

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In the 160th episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys open with some Off the Tops: Michigan gearing up for a massive OSU showdown, the growing sports betting scandal, the Mavs finally firing Nico Harrison, the Red Wings winning people back, and a quick review of Sisu: Road to Revenge.

Then it’s Lions mode. Detroit sits at 7–4, but the last few weeks have been rough. The Giants game was a disaster (saved only by Gibbs, a real MVP candidate), the offensive line can’t pass block, Jake Bates is up-and-down, JaMo is running cardio, and the defense is leaking explosive plays everywhere. The Minnesota loss was predictable with the O-line imploding, Washington was revenge, and the Philly loss stung because the defense actually played great. Gibbs continues to be elite while Goff cannot survive interior pressure. Save us, Lions.

Next, Week 12 NFL Hot Takes: nobody in the NFC is truly good (maybe the Rams), the MVP race is a mess, backup QBs have taken over the league again, JJ is hurt, and the Chiefs remain Michael Myers — impossible to kill.

Finally, Detroit Basketball is 14–2 and leading the East. Cade looks like a Top-5 player, Jalen Duren is making an All-NBA push, BBall Paul and Daniss Jenkins keep putting up wild numbers, and the Pistons’ depth has become a real weapon. Monty Williams slander included.

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0:00 – Off the Tops
6:30 – Lions Discussion
19:17 - NFL Hot Takes
26:53 – Detroit Basketball

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In the 159th episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys recap their weekend trip to Cincinnati and the Lions’ continued life-saving performances.

Off the Tops

Cade looking good, Wings can’t waste another year, Tuesday night movie crew, and a rallying cry to Save and Free Chauncey Billups.

Lions: Bengals → Chiefs → Bucs

Cincinnati was a massive W — great fans, high energy, and even a little recon: seating, warmups, street meat, and cornhole with local youth. On the field, Detroit handled the Bengals well: Goff solid and secondary held up despite some ups and downs.

Chiefs game = rigged. Offense struggled, big plays didn’t stick, and the defense needed more pressure and cleaner coverage.

Bucs game: Gibbs dominated, Monty’s role shrinking, Alim and Barnes stole the show, and trade-deadline moves are clear — go all in (we know they won't).

Around the League

Quick takes: Bills defense broken, Colts strong, Broncos quietly good, Jets offense awful, Packers unserious, Titans worst team, Bryce Young still has potential, Vikings locker room messy, Eagles good but suspect. 

NBA Notes

Wemby looks video game-level insane. Scoring and fouls up — bad for the Pistons. Surprises: undefeated Chicago & Philly, Kuminga cooking with Golden State, etc.

#saveus #grit #detroit

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0:00 – Off the Tops
3:07 – Free Chauncey
7:52 – Lions Discussion
29:10 – Around the NFL 
40:00 – Basketball is Back

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In the 158th episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys start with some off the tops: the important question of how many 10-year-olds you could actually fight off, Ryder Cup controversy, movies (One Battle After Another might be the best film of the year, The Sound of Music is still elite, and RIP Robert Redford after Brubaker), plus the usual: Save Us, Pistons.

Then it’s Lions talk. Monday night against Baltimore was a statement. The offensive line mauled — Penei was driving Roquan Smith 10 yards downfield on Monty’s 72-yard touchdown. Gibbs and Monty were both monsters, Laporta made every catch count, and the linebackers bottled up Lamar and Derrick Henry. Al-Quadin Muhammad went from couch to primetime star, and Dan Campbell doubled down with three gutsy 4th-down calls, including the Amon-Ra pitch to Gibbs and the late throw to ARSB to ice it. Two 95-yard drives on top of that — this was elite football.

Cleveland was next, and it was more of the same. The run game traveled, the linebackers stayed steady, and Goff made throws on the move. His Lions résumé now mirrors his Rams one (69 starts, 42 wins), only with a much higher passer rating. Still, the secondary is thin with injuries piling up, and Joe Flacco… might finally need to call it.

Around the league, the Packers fraud-checked themselves and snapped a 300-game streak of closing out when up 10 late. The injury bug is everywhere — Burrow, Lamar, Nabers, Bosa, Tyreek, you name it. The boys debate who the biggest fake 3–1 team is (Pittsburgh? Indy? Jacksonville?), and more. Plus some Shedeur Sanders chatter in Cleveland.

The boys will be making a trip down to Cincinnati. Football Sunday, big energy in the city, and a reminder of how different NFL gameday feels in person. Lions fans travel well, and the Cincinnati scene will save us.

Finally, quick Tigers note: September was a disaster — worst winning percentage since 1903. Skubal shoved in Game 1 vs. Cleveland, but 15 stranded runners and bad decisions in Game 2 summed up the collapse. Football has taken over, but the backdoor playoff dream is all but gone.

#saveus #grit #detroit

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0:00 – Off the Tops
7:04 – Lions Beat Browns
14:55 – Lions Beat Ravens
28:11 – Around the NFL (Sheduer Interview Discussion)
39:09 – Cincy Trip + Tigers Playoffs

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In the 157th episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys kick things off with some classic off the tops: Save Us, Pistons (free Malik Beasley), a blow-by-blow recap of the Dominion fight (Purple Jumpsuit vs. Uber Eats guy), Kawhi’s 2019 demands (Ballmer, Dennis Wong, Joe Smith), RIP Roy Hobbs, Isaac's Sound of Music theatre experience (plus other movies), and more.

Then it’s Lions. Week 1 in Green Bay was rough — the Packers looked sharp while Detroit’s offensive line communication broke down. Growing pains were expected, but the performance stung. Week 2, though, was a complete turnaround: a 50-burger on the Bears that gave the city exactly what it needed. The O-line opened holes, Goff had time, ARSB and Jamo went off, and our RBs left their mark on Chicago. Still, concerns remain about the defensive line depth, Terrion Arnold’s struggles, and the O-line’s long-term stability. The boys break down the highs and lows, shout out Ben Johnson’s offensive brilliance, and look ahead to a primetime rematch with Baltimore... the same team that humiliated Detroit 38-6 in 2023. Save Us, Lions.

Next up: the NFC North Report. Green Bay looks legit, with a deep roster and Micah Parsons — but questions remain about Jordan Love in big moments and a shaky secondary. Minnesota snuck past a bad Bears team in Week 1, then got dominated in Week 2; JJ is beloved but sidelined. Chicago is a mess, with Caleb Williams’ growing pains and questions about locker-room leadership and whether Ben Johnson can be patient enough to ride it out. As for Detroit, Tal & Isaac are still confident: double-digit wins are coming, even if the road schedule is tough.

Then: Save Us, Football. Around the league, the Chiefs might not be good, Miami might actually be worse than we thought, and Carolina is flat-out terrible (Bryce doesn’t have it). Baltimore looks great but won’t get credit until they do it in January. The Eagles-Chiefs trash talk adds spice, while the race for the #1 pick is wide open (Tennessee, Cleveland, Miami, Jets, Giants, Panthers, Bears all in the mix). The boys debate best QB/WR combos right now: Goff/ARSB, Stafford/Puka, Lamar/Zay Flowers, etc. And of course, a rundown of some low-brow football from Week 2: Cowboys-Giants OT circus, Eagles-Chiefs defensive slog, and Falcons-Vikings SNF with almost no touchdowns.

Finally, Save Us, Tigers. The last two months have been rough — inconsistent play, lack of lineup depth, and pitching questions. A few bats (Gleyber, Tork, Carp, Perez) need to grind out long at-bats and clutch hits, while the pitching staff behind Vest and Finnegan remains unsettled. Can Hinch manufacture chaos like he did last September? Or has film study and bad luck finally caught up? Football may have stolen the spotlight, but the Tigers still matter.

#saveus #grit #detroit

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0:00 – Off the Tops
8:16 – Save Us, Lions
26:36 – NFC North Report
34:29 – Save Us, Football

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In the 156th episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys kick things off with some classic off the tops: Tigers World Series dreams (feed us), the US Open is heating up, shoutout Granny, and more. 

Then it’s full football mode. First up: Save Us, Lions. Despite the media, Vegas, and everyone else doubting Detroit, Tal & Isaac are all the way in. The Lions are being slept on, which is a good thing. Elite talent all over the roster, great vibes in the locker room, and just enough grit to win the NFC North. They dive into Week 1 specifics, scary matchups like Parsons vs. Decker, how the defense can force Jordan Love into mistakes, and what to expect from key guys like Hutch, Reed, and Goff. Smashmouth football is back. 

Next, Save Us, NFL. Football is finally back and the boys are fired up. They talk general NFL storylines, things they’re excited for, and some early season overreactions. 

Finally, Save Us, Bryce Underwood. Tal & Isaac talk Michigan football and why this is such a make-or-break moment for the program. Is Bryce the saviour? Yes. They are briefly joined by local football savant Doran Anzolin. Save us, Doran.

#saveus #footballisback #grit 

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0:00 - Off the Tops
 5:09 - Save Us, Lions
 23:02 - Save Us, NFL
 39:39 - Save Us, Bryce Underwood 

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In the 155th episode of The Truth with Tal & Isaac, the boys start with some off the tops... shoutout Colin Farrell, fraudchecking the NFL HOF game, Christian Wilkins, Good Will Hunting rocks, etc.

Tigers discussion. The boys lost some games and had an underwhelming trade deadline, but we have to remain optimistic. At least our uniform giveaway is awesome. Need a pennant. 

Next, they talk about the Pistons and NBA Free Agency. Malik Beasley must be freed. #freehim. The Pistons had a very weak, and conservative approach to free agency. 

Then, they go through winners and losers of the free agency. Breaking down the best and worst signings. 

Lastly, they talk about two of the biggest movies of the summer: Superman and F1. They breakdown both movies at length. Good job, movies.

#respect #grit

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0:00 - Introduction/Off the Tops

4:12 - Save Us, Tigers

13:05 - Pistons Underwhelming Offseason

19:50 - NBA Free Agency

29:08 - Movies are Back

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