Best Chump To Champ Podcasts (2025)

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Best Of The Red Wings On 97.1 The Ticket: From "Woe Canada," to the Why-Zerman Plan and Top Athletes Without a Title 49:36

9h ago49:36

49:36

Stoney sings "Woe Canada," Costa lays out a plan for the Red Wings and what will it take for Steve Yzerman to win you back?

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Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket 1:07:04

14h ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Should the Tigers be "hyper aggressive" at the trade deadline? A World Series-caliber target, if so. Javy Baez is one of the best stories in baseball. Plus, were the fans who got ejected from Comerica Park in the wrong -- or the players? And, we hear from A.J. Hinch.

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Top Trade Targets For The Detroit Tigers 6:58

5d ago6:58

6:58

Doug and Gator list who they want the Tigers to pursue via trade.

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What's Your Club Throwing Story? 10:05

5d ago10:05

10:05

Have you thrown a club on the golf course? What made you do it?

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Did You Want The Tigers To Make An Offer For Devers? 9:52

5d ago9:52

9:52

The Red Sox shipped out Devers on Sunday night, did you think the Tigers should have made a play?

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Did You Enjoy Watching The US Open? 10:01

5d ago10:01

10:01

After watching the carnage at Oakmont, did you enjoy the watching experience?

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Champ and Chump of the weekend 10:11

5d ago10:11

10:11

Find out who are Doug and Gator's champ and chump of the weekend?

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Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket 1:05:32

7d ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Scott Harris says the Tigers will be buyers at the trade deadline. Identifying needs and targets for the top team in the American League. Also, what should we make of Detroit's World Series odds?

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Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Lions Fans' End-Of-Season Hangover, Za'Darius Smith's Potential Return, and More! 1:12:19

7d ago1:12:19

1:12:19

On this week's Best Of the Lions, Costa & Jansen wonder if Lions fans are still suffering from an end-of-season hangover. Plus, Karsch & Anderson have an in-depth discussion about Za'Darius Smith potentially returning to the Lions and Valenti & Rico share why they can't believe the mock drafts sending Shedeur Sanders to Detroit.…

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Full Show: Nicknames for Zach McKinstry, Best of Scott Harris interview, MLB quiz game for Gator 2:47:55

10d ago2:47:55

2:47:55

Also...live in studio food review, elite cornhole call in, Mexico City yes or no?

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Hour 4: MLB stats game for Gator! and "stuff' form his show sheet! 43:54

10d ago43:54

43:54

We have an Elite Pro cornhole player on the phone!

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Hour 3: The best of Scott Harris from the morning show, NBA Finals ratings. 39:17

10d ago39:17

39:17

And a Live Food review in studio.

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Hour 2: A GOAT coming back to compete! Nicknames for Zach McKinstry? 43:45

10d ago43:45

43:45

And it's a big off season for this Red Wing...

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Hour 1: Tigers won again! Zach McKinstry Tigers MVP? 40:51

10d ago40:51

40:51

How are the Tigers winning so much?

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Full Show: Tigers vs. Orioles preview, Bring back Za' Darius Smith, Pistons trade for Kevin Durant? 2:54:22

11d ago2:54:22

2:54:22

And...Cottonwoods vs. Wildfire Smoke, Best store bought BBQ sauce?

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Hour 4: Tigers vs. Baltimore preview, Trade for Kevin Durant? 45:19

11d ago45:19

45:19

Also...best store bought BBQ sauce?

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Hour 3: Tigers trade talk, Gator finally watched this show... 43:32

11d ago43:32

43:32

Who could the Tigers trade for?

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Hour 2: Bring back Za'Darius Smith? National Egg Roll Day! 43:09

11d ago43:09

43:09

Do the Lions still need more?

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Hour 1: Stanley Cup Finals, Tigers in Baltimore. 41:40

11d ago41:40

41:40

Also...We Need Ten Texts Now!

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Hour 3: NFL news and how it affects the Lions, Can Tigers keep this up? 40:58

12d ago40:58

40:58

Tigers keep on keepin on.

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Hour 2: Tigers concerns? Do fans need to show up more now? 43:10

12d ago43:10

43:10

And more Champ and Chump nominations.

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Hour 1: Comerica Park packed all weekend. Champ and Chump of the weekend. 39:44

12d ago39:44

39:44

MLB umpires getting worse?

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Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Trey Hendrickson Proposal, Frank Ragnow's Retirement, and More! 1:13:02

14d ago1:13:02

1:13:02

On this week's Best of the Lions, Costa & Jansen react to a recent trade proposal for Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. Plus, Karsch & Stoney talk to TJ Lang about Frank Ragnow's retirement and Valenti & Rico discuss if the NFC North is wide open after Ragnow has hung up his cleats.

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Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket 1:03:29

15d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

The AL-leading Tigers entered a weekend series against the NL-leading Cubs: Potential World Series preview? Also, should Detroit make a run at Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette before the trade deadline? How many All-Stars do the Tigers really have?

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Best Of College Football On 97.1 The Ticket: Ryan Day is Afraid and Michigan State Introduces Their New AD 1:06:05

15d ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Ryan Day wants the Big Ten to get four automatic in the College Football Playoff, what is he so afraid of? Michigan State got their man in J Batt for new Athletic Director, what will he bring to the school?

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Full Show: Cubs coming to town, Campbell on Ragnow retirement, Finals boring? Tigers All Stars 1:58:01

16d ago1:58:01

1:58:01

National Ketchup Day, Are You Gonna Eat That?

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Hour 4: Favorite former player analyst, Tigers odds to land Skenes. 31:00

16d ago31:00

31:00

Also who could make the All Star team for the Tigers...

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Hour 2: It's confirmed Gator doesn't like kids, Dan Campbell on Frank Ragnow's retirement. 41:45

16d ago41:45

41:45

Gator couldn't stop laughing after watchin this. clip...

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Hour 1: Tigers keep finding ways to win, Is a Cubs takeover coming? 44:52

16d ago44:52

44:52

Do the Tigers still need a big move?

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Full Show: Do the Tigers need another bat? Lions sign some OL help, Pistons targets? 2:54:22

17d ago2:54:22

2:54:22

And it's National Cheese Day!

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Hour 4: Possible off season Pistons targets, Cheese talk with Gator. 45:10

17d ago45:10

45:10

And we need ten texts now!

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Hour 3: Tigers offense sustainable? Have you heard about this craze? 45:12

17d ago45:12

45:12

Is there anything cheese isn't good on?

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Hour 2: Trey Hendrickson trade to the Lions? The Lions sign OL. 41:54

17d ago41:54

41:54

Would the Lions actually make this deal?

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Hour 1: Flint boxing movie? Tigers need a move still? 41:44

17d ago41:44

41:44

And Gator can't stop doing this...

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Full Show: Who should the Lions target? Tigers need a trade? Sports Science creator passes away. 2:36:31

18d ago2:36:31

2:36:31

Who's on Top?

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Hour 4: Sports Science creator passes away, Tigers talk. 32:49

18d ago32:49

32:49

What was your favorite sports tv show?

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Hour 3: Could the Tigers make a trade? Who's on Top? 37:51

18d ago37:51

37:51

Why doesn't baseball work in Florida?

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Hour 2: Has the window closed for the Lions? The Tigers win again! 42:44

18d ago42:44

42:44

Different Tigers keep stepping up!

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Hour 1: Reaction to Ragnow retirement. What's next for the Lions. 42:27

18d ago42:27

42:27

Also Gator got to play the Ricket Classic!

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Full Show: Detroit Grand Prix recap, Breaking News: Frank Ragnow retires! 3:02:30

19d ago3:02:30

3:02:30

How will the Lions handle the Frank Ragnow retirement?

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Hour 4: Mike Tirico from NBC sports weighs in on Frank Ragnow retiring. 44:32

19d ago44:32

44:32

Can the Lions still win the Super Bowl?

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Hour 3: Whoa! Frank Ragnow is retiring! 46:25

19d ago46:25

46:25

Absolutely terrible news for the Detroit Lions!

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Hour 2: Is it ok to criticize the Tigers? Lions have contract problems coming up? 44:17

19d ago44:17

44:17

Is Scottie Sheffler too boring?

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Hour 1: Detroit Grand Prix, Champ and Chump of the weekend. 46:35

19d ago46:35

46:35

Has AJ Hinch handled the pitching staff correctly?

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Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Why Hutch Hasn't Been Extended, Lions Add A Veteran LB, and More! 47:50

21d ago47:50

47:50

Costa & Jansen kick off this week's Best of the Lions hypothesizing why Aidan Hutchinson hasn't been extended yet. Also, Karsch & Anderson discuss the singing of LB Zach Cunningham and Valenti & Rico debate whether the Lions or Tigers have a better chance to win a title.

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Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Are Tigers True World Series Contenders? Will They Pay Skubal? 1:20:40

21d ago1:20:40

1:20:40

The Tigers have been at the top of the standings all season -- are they true World Series contenders? Is there a dream trade to push them over the top? Plus, what will it cost to keep Tarik Skubal? And we check in with A.J. Hinch.