Motown Rundown

Detroit Sports Ramble and the Finale of the Motown Rundown

January 12, 2021 02:17 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

With the arrival of a new career opportunity, this marks the final episode of the Motown Rundown. Thank you everyone for following along and supporting us through this journey! Follow @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

The Pistons Are Off to a Rough and Exciting Start, the Red Wings Are Starting Camp, and the Lions' Season is ALMOST Over

December 31, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

The Detroit Pistons are off to an 0-4 start, which has been both hard to watch and exciting all at the same time. Plus, mini updates on the Tigers and the Red Wings as the NHL gets ready to start back up, while the Lions season is—finally—coming to a close this weekend. Follow @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

The Pistons Regular Season Begins, Brayden Coombs and Don Brown Fired, NHL Announces 2020-21 Season Updates

December 23, 2020 04:36 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MB

The long awaited return of the Detroit Pistons is here as the regular season tips off for them tonight (12/23) and we finally have an update on the 2020-21 season for the Red Wings and the rest of the NHL. Plus, Brayden Coombs is fired by the Lions after calling a fake punt against the Titans, and Don Brown is out as the defensive coordinator at Michigan. Follow @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

The Lions Hire Chris Spielman, Lamar Pooped, and Early Thoughts on the Pistons' Preseason

December 17, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

The Lions hired Chris Spielman as a Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO, and added Barry Sanders to their team of advisors helping to select their next head coach and GM. Plus, Lamar Jackson pooped his pants and the Pistons have kicked off the preseason as we near the start of the NBA's regular season. Follow @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

Super-Mega Pistons Deep-Dive with Special Guest James Edwards III of The Athletic

December 10, 2020 04:32 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

James Edwards III joins the podcast to take a closer look at where the Pistons are at following a crazy offseason and a refreshed roster. Will they be fun? Competitive? All that and more as the team looks to kick-off its preseason this weekend. Follow: @JLEdwardsIII @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn are Out in Detroit, the Pistons Sign LiAngelo Ball and Prepare for the 2020-21 Season

December 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

The Lions have officially relieved Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn of their duties as head coach and GM, opening the door for Darrell Bevell to take over as interim head coach for the final five games of the season. Who will the Lions be looking at to take over next season? Plus, the Pistons have signed LiAngelo Ball to a one-year contract and look to develop the team's young talent in the upcoming season. Follow @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

Pistons NBA Draft Recap and Who Actually Plays for the Them Now, Plus the Dumpster Fire that is the Lions

November 24, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Troy Weaver wasted—and we cannot emphasize this enough—zero time putting his stamp on the Pistons franchise by making a number of trades before, during, and after the NBA Draft, that landed us four picks inside the top-40. Between the rooks, the trades, and the start of free agency, who actually plays in Detroit right now? Plus, the Lions are (surprise, surprise) a dumpster fire yet again, and college basketball is starting back up this week. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Follow @MotownRndwn...

NBA Draft Preview, Reverse Retro Jerseys for the Red Wings, and Another Lions Victory

November 18, 2020 02:12 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

The 2020 NBA Draft is here and the Detroit Pistons will be selecting seventh overall. What should we expect from them? Does trading away Bruce Brown send a different message about the state of the franchise? Plus, the Red Wings revealed their new Reverse Retro jersey from Adidas, and the Lions put another one in the win column, but it's only so exciting. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

Who is the Closest to Winning it All? Who Has the Brightest Future?

November 12, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

While the Lions look destined to hit the reset button once again, things seem to be looking up for the Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings. The question is: which of the three have the brightest future? Which team can we start fully buying into sooner rather than later? Plus, defending Matthew Stafford and a mini NBA Draft preview for the Pistons. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

AJ Hinch Taking Over in Motown, Mantha Re-Signs with the Red Wings, and the Stafford Situation

November 05, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Welcome to Detroit, AJ Hinch! The Tigers have found their new manager as AJ Hinch comes back from his 1-year suspension; the Red Wings bring back RW Anthony Mantha on a 4-year contract; the Pistons introduce the Motor City Cruise and may have had their City Edition uniform leak; and the Lions looked pitiful on Sunday and may not be able to salvage their season—especially if Stafford is out on Sunday. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

Luke Kennard Interview, Lions Crazy Victory, and the Everson Griffen Trade

October 29, 2020 02:47 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

The Lions finally reach .500 after a rough start to the season and an insane, back and forth victory over the Atlanta Falcons; the Lions also traded for DE Everson Griffen; and Luke Kennard joins the podcast for an awesome discussion about his hometown retiring his jersey, his time at Duke, and now with the Pistons. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel @LukeKennard5

B1G Ten Football is Back, Lions (Kind of Maybe) Have Some Life, and Pistons Hypotheticals

October 22, 2020 09:54 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Michigan and Michigan State return to the field this weekend as the B1G Ten finally kicks off their season; the Lions eased their way to win number two on Sunday, but how much of that can we expect to stick moving forward? Plus, rumors and hypotheticals surrounding the Pistons' trade opportunities and free agency possibilities. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownNoah @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

The Pistons Alleged History with the Mafia and Point Shaving, Red Wings Free Agency Signings, and Lions Week 6 Preview

October 15, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

The Detroit Pistons—allegedly—have a history with the mafia and point shaving, and Nick is here to break it down for us; the Yzerplan is well on its way to turning the Red Wings around; and the Lions are off from their bye week as they head to Jacksonville for Week 6. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

Red Wings Draft Recap and the State of the Lions

October 08, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

The Detroit Red Wings and the rest of the league have completed the 2020 NHL Draft, and we have plenty of talent coming to Motown. Plus, with the Lions heading into their bye week following a (1-3) start to the season, where do we go from here? FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

The Lions Snap 11-Game Losing Streak, the Tigers' Season Comes to a Close, and Draft Talk for the NBA and NHL

October 01, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

The Detroit Tigers' season comes to a close with the third worst record in the MLB; the NHL Draft starts on Tuesday and the Red Wings hold the 4th overall pick, while the Pistons will be drafting 7th overall down the road; and the Lions win their first game since last October, but with the Saints looming before the bye week, how does the rest of their schedule look? FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

Gardenhire Retires, NBA Contracts, and It's About That Time for Quinn and Patricia

September 24, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MB

Now former manager of the Detroit Tigers Ron Gardenhire announced his retirement and we wish him all the best after three seasons with the team; the Pistons are (sort of) playing basketball again and we aren't quite sure how player contracts will work going forward, given the foreseeable future of the league being shifted; and Lions fans across the globe are ready for change—when can we expect it, though? FOLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

Lions Week 1 Reactions, Tigers Season Winding Down, and Pistons Roster Scenarios

September 17, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MB

The Detroit Lions are off to a less than ideal start to the 2020 campaign as the Green Bay Packers loom in their Week 2 matchup against their longtime NFC North rival; the Detroit Tigers season is quickly nearing its end as they continue to push for a wild card spot in the playoffs; and the Detroit Pistons may not have much going on, but that hasn't stopped NBA fans from discussing possible trade scenarios for the team as they continue to "retool." FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @Nicola...

Detroit Lions Season Preview

September 10, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MB

The Detroit Lions are days away from kicking off a new season with a healthy and revamped roster. Plus, a shoutout to the Detroit Pistons social media team and the exciting--albeit frustrating--season for the Tigers. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MotownRndwn @NicolasHenkel @mattdhenkel

Pilot

August 28, 2020 02:20 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

Welcome to the Motown Rundown! Matt and Nick Henkel will be covering what's going down in Motown every Thursday with updates on the Pistons, the Lions, the Red Wings, and the Tigers. Rate, review, and subscribe to the number one Detroit sports podcast and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and insight! Twitter: https://twitter.com/MotownRndwn

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