Archive: The Motown Rundown on Impact 89FM
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsMotown Rundown is your source for the most up-to-date talk about Detroit’s professional sports teams.
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Recapping the Lions' Draft and the Red Wings' Season
May 06, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Collins gives A.J. Hinch some blame for the Tigers' struggles - NFL DRAFT: Rabs and TB review the Lions draft party at Ford Field - Lions select Aidan Hutchinson No. 2 overall - Lions trade up to select Jameson Williams at No. 12 - Lions go defense-heavy the rest of the way - Rabs' grandiose Red Wings season recap - Jeff Blashill is OUT as the Wings' head coach - What the Wings' offseason should look like
2022 Detroit Lions Draft Preview
April 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Rabs went to Vegas (4:53) - Collins and TB were at Comerica Park for Miggy's 3,000th hit (20:22) - The Tigers have been EXTREMELY disappointing (37:08) - Update on The Great Robbie Grossman Debate (54:51) - What do the Lions do at No. 2 overall? (1:08:33) - Rabs and TB are heading to Ford Field for the draft party (1:33:26)
Jelly Beans, Peeps, and Baseball Analytics
April 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Essential spots to hit on a Michigan State campus tour (8:30) - Reactions after the Pistons finish the season with a 23-59 record (16:34) - Has baseball become too analytical? (37:56) - Thoughts on the 4-4 start for the Tigers (45:58) - Trent's Trifecta (1:27:43)
2022 Detroit Tigers Season Preview
April 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - It's Masters week! (4:01) - Opening thoughts on the 2022 Detroit Tigers (14:25) - Riley Greene will miss the beginning of the season with a foot fracture (23:08) - How good is the Tigers' pitching rotation? (27:05) - Outlook on Tigers' catchers (32:57) - The great Robbie Grossman debate... again (39:46) - Can the Tigers' bullpen be as good as last season? (53:42) - Tigers trade Isaac Parades and a draft pick for OF Austin Meadows (1:02:14) -...
Rabs and the Wings
March 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Michigan State almost beats Duke in the NCAA Tournament (9:49) - The Tigers are BACK (16:28) - Are the Pistons winning a little too much down the stretch of the season? (32:42) - Rabs' Trade Deadline Red Wings Update (41:34) - Lions free agency moves (1:30:41)
You Wanna Talk About Flukes?
March 06, 2022 00:51 - 1 hour - 82 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown - 2015 Michigan State Spartans vs. 2021 Cincinnati Bengals (3:37) - Who should the Lions take at No. 2? (11:25) - The MLB lockout drags on... (27:27) - The Pistons are the most watchable they've been all season (40:42) - We're approaching a very important Pistons offseason (46:47) - Rabs' Red Wings Update (52:17) - Don't be surprised if Filip Zadina isn't in Detroit next season (56:23) - Trent's Trifecta (1:12:55)
All Stafford, No Brakes
February 17, 2022 17:50 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - The Winter Olympics are happening (1:03) - Matthew Stafford and the L.A. Rams win Super Bowl LVI (12:17) - Rabs becomes the Darth Vader of the Lions' fanbase (20:26) - Lions fans have no single direction (36:02) - The Stafford vs. Burrow debate that nobody needed (47:56) - Pistons get a thrilling win over the Boston Celtics (59:31) - Rabs' Red Wings trade deadline watch (1:07:50) - One-fecta: Who was your favorite Piston growing up? (1:29:24...
Matthew "Meijer" Stafford
February 11, 2022 07:10 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Pistons acquire Sacramento Kings' Marvin Bagley III for Josh Jackson and Trey Lyles (10:15) - Pistons' Jerami Grant not dealt at trade deadline (28:25) - Rabs' Red Wings update (38:34) - Lions promote TE coach Ben Johnson to OC, retain Aaron Glenn as DC (1:07:30) - Matthew Stafford is in the Super Bowl... how do we feel? (1:11:38) - Trent's Trifecta (1:24:08)
"There's Rationale"
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBOn this episode of The Motown Rundown: - Matthew Stafford advances to NFC Championship Game (7:22) - Are Detroit fans taking the Stafford thing too far? (13:20) - Cade Cunningham has been excellent for the Pistons (36:52) - Rabs' Red Wings update (50:02) - Trent's Trifecta (1:15:09)
Go, Rams, Go!
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Matthew Stafford gets his first career playoff win (8:13) - Can Stafford and the Rams beat the Buccaneers this weekend? (27:55) - Should Lions fans root against Stafford for draft position purposes? (33:10) - Rabs' Red Wings update (36:34) - Bol Bol trade voided with Pistons (50:04) - Give Beef Stew more minutes (52:42) - Jerami Grant NEEDS to be traded by the deadline (59:38) - Trent's Trifecta (1:08:45)
2021 Lions Season Review
January 13, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Happy New Year, we're back! - Pistons looking better in 2022 (10:22) - Pistons acquire Bol Bol from Denver Nuggets in exchange for Rodney McGruder and 2nd round pick (19:53) - Nicklas Lidstrom joins Red Wings organization as VP of Hockey Operations (25:42) - Rabs' Red Wings update (32:58) - 2021 Lions season review (46:07) - Lions part ways with OC Anthony Lynn (1:04:01) - How bright is the Lions' future, realistically? (1:07:37) - Trent's T...
Thank You, John Madden
December 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Christmas recap (1:16) - Tribute to the great John Madden (7:40) - Michigan State takes on Pittsburgh in the Peach Bowl (13:59) - Red Wings hit with COVID-19 (16:53) - World Junior Championship tournament canceled (19:46) - COVID-19's brutal impact on professional sports (24:15) - Pistons still reeling, getting no help from pandemic (43:29) - Lions defeat the Arizona Cardinals 30-12 behind great game from Jared Goff (52:11) - Lions narrowly ...
The Gingerbread Pod
December 17, 2021 06:50 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - What do you want for Christmas? (8:30) - Pistons are big-time struggling, coach Dwane Casey's job in jeopardy (14:05) - Dave Bing criticizes Cade Cunningham (26:43) - Rabs' Red Wings update (32:09) - Lions lose to Broncos, are unwatchable rest of season (42:42) - THE PICKS: Undermanned Lions look for second win, host Arizona Cardinals on Sunday (56:23) - Trent's Trifecta (59:46)
THE LIONS WIN?!
December 09, 2021 08:19 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Rabs: The Red Wings are red hot (11:43) - Michael Rasmussen is a bit of a buzzkill (24:19) - Expectations for Pistons should change ASAP (31:10) - Collins: Domantas Sabonis could really help the Pistons (39:05) - How hot is Dwane Casey's seat? (44:02) - LIONS WIN 29-27 OVER MINNESOTA VIKINGS (47:47) - TB: Lions' young talent and good coaching won the game (50:51) - Was the Lions' post-win celebration too much? (1:01:07) - The Picks: Lions lo...
Timeout... Timeout
December 01, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Lions drop the ball on Thanksgiving, remain winless (7:00) - Michigan finally beats Ohio State (20:40) - Tigers sign SS Javier Baez to 6-year contract (37:05) - Rabs' Red Wings update (55:10) - THE PICKS: Winless Lions host Minnesota Vikings on Sunday (1:04:32) - Trent's Trifecta (1:07:18)
Beef Stew for Thanksgiving Dinner
November 24, 2021 15:18 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Isaiah Stewart vs. LeBron James (7:41) - Red Wings falter on road trip (21:55) - Tigers free agency update (31:41) - Lions drop another winnable game to Cleveland Browns 13-10 (41:00) - THE PICKS: Lions host Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day (53:47) - Trent's Trifecta (57:24)
Rapid Fire Rundown
November 17, 2021 15:58 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Tigers free agency headlines (1:22) - Pistons somehow still disappointing (12:00) - Rabs' Wings update (23:15) - Lions don't lose! Tie Steelers 16-16 (33:58) - The Picks: 0-8-1 Lions look for first win vs. Cleveland Browns (43:10)
Wings On A Roll... and Cade > Jalen
November 12, 2021 18:16 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Collins' Purdue experience - Cade Cunningham tops Jalen Green in 1 vs. 2 matchup - Pistons get second win of the season vs. Houston Rockets - The Red Wings are a legit hockey team - Tigers free agency preview - The Picks: Lions STILL searching for first win, hit the road to take on Pittsburgh Steelers - Trent's Trifecta
What A Weekend
November 04, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Tigers trade for catcher Tucker Barnhart (0:51) - Recapping one hell of a weekend in East Lansing (4:03) - Spartans come back to beat the Wolverines (12:03) - Why the MSU football program deserves more respect (22:15) - How do the Pistons turn around the early disappointing season? (44:22) - Red Wings update from Rabs (56:41) - Lions get spanked heading into the bye week (1:07:01) - Trent's Trifecta, including lots of Backyard Sports nostalg...
Hot Wings, Cold Pistons, Lukewarm Lions
October 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Michigan State football hosts Michigan this weekend (1:29) - Spartans vs. Wolverines game predictions (12:09) - Pistons start season slow (22:04) - Red Wings continue to impress and captain Dylan Larkin calls game as we record (33:35) - Lions and their bag of tricks lose to the LA Rams (57:37) - We still love you, Matthew Stafford (1:06:07) - The Picks: Lions look for first win vs. Philadelphia Eagles at home (1:15:39) - Trent's Trifecta (1:...
Pistons Season Preview
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - TB's unique Lions game day experience (3:30) - Pistons 2021-22 season preview (10:50) - Red Wings earn a point in 7-6 OT loss to Tampa Bay Lightning (32:00) - Positives from the early Red Wings season (38:37) - Lions stay winless, losing 34-11 to Cincinnati Bengals (1:01:21) - The Picks: Lions hit the road to play Matthew Stafford and the L.A. Rams (1:15:33) - Rabs' random thoughts to end the show (1:21:49)
Wings Preview, Lions Heartbreak (Again)
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Michigan State football remains undefeated (2:32) - Rabs' Red Wings 2021-22 season preview extravaganza (13:55) - Wings over/under 76.5 points this season? (49:30) - Takeaways from Lions' heartbreaking loss to Minnesota Vikings (52:27) - Do you support Dan Campbell getting emotional at the podium? (1:03:40) - The Picks: Lions host Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals (1:29:47) - Trent's Trifecta (1:37:23)
Lions and Tigers and Bears
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Michigan State Homecoming weekend was a blast (4:52) - Tigers wrap up their 2021 season (10:15) - How should the Tigers attack the offseason? (24:35) - Lions remain winless after loss to Chicago Bears (54:55) - Should the Lions have gone for it on 4th & 1 or attempted the field goal? (1:09:21) - The Picks: Lions look for first win, take on Minnesota Vikings on the road (1:26:00) - Trent's Trifecta (1:29:12)
66 (Crossbar) Yards From Hell
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Huge weekend for the boys (1:45) - Benches clear in Tigers' final home game of 2021 (12:26) - Jersey scene at Ford Field is absolutely bizarre (28:12) - Raw reactions to Lions' 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens (38:04) - Taking our weekly temperature on Jared Goff (42:54) - Should Sheila Ford Hamp have been showered with boos at halftime? (53:53) - Was the end of the game mismanaged by the Lions? (1:03:30) - Officials miss a crucial delay-o...
Monday Night Mediocrity
September 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Michigan State Football is on a roll (2:22) - Main takeaways from Lions' 35-17 loss to Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football (10:10) - Still adjusting to Goff instead of Stafford (23:58) - Too early to talk about the draft? (30:49) - Can the Lions still win more than four games? (32:36) - The Picks, Lions host Baltimore Ravens on Sunday (44:54) - Trent's Trifecta (57:12)
Stumblin' Lions
September 13, 2021 19:06 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Main takeaways from Lions' 41-33 loss to 49ers in 2021 season opener (3:39) - CB Jeff Okudah out for season with Achilles injury (13:41) - Team didn't quit on coach Dan Campbell (21:18) - Penei Sewell shines bright at left tackle, should he stay there when Taylor Decker returns? (23:42) - Jared Goff ain't Matthew Stafford (30:40) - The Picks: Lions travel to Lambeau Field for a Monday Night showdown with the Packers (41:46) - Trent's Trifecta...
2021 Lions Season Preview
September 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB*DISCLAIMER* Apologies for some audio quality issues in the beginning of the episode. We promise it gets much better. Don't stop listening. On this week's episode of the Motown Rundown: - Rabs' take on Ryan Field [5:38] - Rabs is now a Michigan State Football season ticket holder [14:52] - How much do you trust Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell and Sheila Ford Hamp? [19:34] - What will be the Lions' biggest strength? [25:57] - What will be the Lions' biggest weakness? [30:12] - Which Lio...
The Great Grossman Debate
September 01, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - Rabs and Collins give some advice as TB has his first day of senior year at MSU (2:20) - Miggy FINALLY hits homer No. 500 (11:49) - Avila, Hinch, and Tigers ready to spend and win next season (25:03) - The Great Robbie Grossman Debate (33:33) - Lions announce 53-man roster (45:50) - Is there any juice for this Lions season? (55:21)
BACK!
August 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBOn this JAM-PACKED episode of The Motown Rundown: - The guys FINALLY react to the Pistons drafting Cade Cunningham No. 1 overall [6:54] - Pistons draft Isaiah Livers, Luka Garza and Balsa Koprivica in second round [15:33] - Is Sekou Doumbouya a bust? [26:05] - Pistons sign Kelly Olynyk... good move or not? [29:23] - Red Wings trade for goalie Alex Nedeljkovic [33:39] - Rabs recaps Steve Yzerman's other latest moves for the Wings [40:39] - Who will be the Lions' No. 1 wide receiver ...
Wings Draft Recap & Pistons Draft Preview
July 28, 2021 13:50 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: - If you caught Miggy's 500th homer, what would it take to give the ball back? (1:45) - Rabs' Red Wings Draft recap (9:06) - Steve Yzerman is killin' it (17:30) - TB down bad if the Pistons pass on Cade Cunningham at No. 1 (25:22) - Collins rants about NBA analysts not watching college hoops (32:25) - Are the Pistons done rebuilding after Thursday's draft? (44:03) - Do you like the Pistons' draft hat? (48:11)
Sprite and Lemonade
July 23, 2021 04:41 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBOn this episode of The Motown Rundown: - Space Jam 2 is the worst movie Rabs has ever seen (4:08) - Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Finals (11:06) - What is the best trophy presentation in American sports? (15:04) - Should the red hot Tigers trade Jonathan Schoop? (24:31) - Red Wings' Dennis Cholowski selected by the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Expansion Draft (39:24) - Who do the Red Wings take in the entry draft? (47:51)
Hockey People, This Is For You
July 16, 2021 17:46 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown, Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley discuss: - Bryson DeChambeau is complaining again (1:37) - Milwaukee Bucks tie up NBA Finals vs. Phoenix Suns at 2-2 (4:54) - Team USA loses two exhibition games (11:19) - MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby (16:31) - Tigers draft recap (24:05) - Tigers bullpen returns to raising our blood pressure (46:39) - NHL Expansion Draft, who will the Red Wings protect? (51:25) - Trent's Trifecta (1:18:07)...
Cade, the .500 Tigers, and Eddie Money
July 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Catching up after a week off: (0:31) Any juice in this NBA Finals?: (11:40) Tampa Bay Lightning win the Stanley Cup: (15:01) Detroit Pistons win the 2021 Draft Lottery: (18:26) Potential trade packages for the first overall pick: (28:18) Detroit Tigers heating up: (42:02) Trent's Trifecta: (1:03:24)
Lottery Time
June 22, 2021 20:07 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley open the sports talk with a Pistons draft lottery outlook, as they hold a 14% chance at the No. 1 overall pick in Tuesday's lottery. Then, they give some insight on Matt Manning's starting pitching debut for the Tigers last week. Next, they jump into the national landscape, discussing the recent developments in the NBA playoffs and Stanley Cup playoffs before talking about the imperfect U.S. Open o...
Shots on 18
June 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Rabs and Collins chronicle some golf course stories (1:05) before rolling right into some NHL playoffs updates (11:03). TB gets in the mix for some NBA playoffs talk (21:35), including why Nikola Jokic didn't deserve the 2021 NBA MVP award (27:53). The crew then dives into Detroit talk, giving some rapid, scorching-hot takes on the 2021 Detroit Lions (32:52). Then, they discuss whether or not A.J. Hinch has been a good manager for the Tigers (4...
LeBron & Scheifele
June 04, 2021 17:58 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: TB opens the show with some remarks in defense of LeBron James following the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round exit (3:18), which leads Rabs and Collins to get in the mix to discuss who they're now rooting for to win it all (18:07). Rabs then breaks down the Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele's four-game suspension following his pulverizing hit on Jake Evans... was it dirty or not (24:21)? The crew finally rolls into Detroit sports, as Collins gives s...
The Non-Motown Rundown
May 27, 2021 17:15 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley kick the show off with some talk about the worst fanbases in sports (2:18). Then, Rabs talks about why the New York Knicks' playoff victory over the Atlanta Hawks was so awesome (8:18). This leads the crew to discuss which Detroit team's playoff atmosphere will be the best when the teams make it back (14:24). They talk some NBA playoffs, including making Finals predictions (31:44), followed by the ...
No, no, no
May 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley rip open the show by talking some NHL and NBA playoffs. Then, TB and Collins recap the Pistons' season and give some insight on the future before Rabs and Collins discuss the Red Wings' decision to bring back Jeff Blashill has head coach. Then, the crew relives Spencer Turnbull's no-hitter, including some choice words about the Bally Sports Detroit broadcast. Finally, TB wraps it up with a new inst...
Casey, Blashill, Goodrum and Gridiron
May 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley have a fully-loaded show! The show opens with some banter about KISS, Kevin James and summer plans. As the first order of Motown business, the guys react to Pistons coach Dwane Casey's contract extension through the 2023-24 season (7:38). Then, with the conclusion of the Red Wings' season, Rabs gives a thorough wrap-up of the team's 2020-21 campaign (16:34) before he and Collins give some insight o...
Bad News Tigers
May 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley give a quick update on the watchability of the Pistons, as Rabs has plans to attend the game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (4:44). Then, they discuss the Lions releasing Kerryon Johnson (7:02) and then their draft haul from last Thursday (13:48). The bulk of the show consists of the crew unloading the clip on the Tigers, as the team still has yet to reach double-digit wins (33:46). Rabs gives his long-...
Lions Draft Preview
April 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley cover all four teams. First, Balley and Collins give reason to watch the young Pistons core over their final stretch of the season (6:35). Then, Rabs gives some updates on the Red Wings shutting down players for their final six games and begins to evaluate the season as a whole (14:07). The crew then releases some frustration regarding the Tigers' recent skid in which they've lost 10 of their last ...
AMizeing! Get it?
April 15, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe boys start the show off talking to the Mantha Trade, talking winners or losers of the deal. Little bit of Pistons talk and the crew ends the show yelling about Victor Reyes playing time. All that and some Pixar movie talk to end the show.
Cynical City
April 09, 2021 16:08 - 1 hour - 70 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley go out-of-city for some thoughts on the closing of the NCAA men's basketball season (5:33). Then, they briefly touch on Pistons rookie Killian Hayes' return (20:29). For the bulk of the show, they discuss the Tigers' 3-3 start (22:45), including gripes with the lineup (29:17), the pitching rotation (38:10) and Chip Hale's third-base coaching (55:27). They round out the show with another edition of ...
Opening Day Special
April 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: it's all things Tigers! Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley recap and react to the Tigers' 3-2 Opening Day victory over the Cleveland Indians (6:37). The crew then gives some general observations regarding the team as well as some overreactions and hot takes (37:12). The show rounds out with a new installment of "Trent's Trifecta" (46:48) discussing Tigers fitted hats, Buffalo Wild Wings food and the NCAA Men's Final Four. Join the ...
Tigers: Over 68
March 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley tackle all four teams after giving some quick opinions on the NCAA Men's Tournament (7:53). The crew discusses the Pistons' Jerami Grant trade rumors as the Thursday trade deadline looms (15:02), and Rabs gives a status update on the Red Wings and an outlook on the future of the franchise (21:52). Then, Trent gives his case for why Jared Goff might actually be alright (34:54) before the guys take ...
Substitute Teacher
March 18, 2021 16:45 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this episode of The Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley recap their St. Patrick's Day festivities (2:08), and then discuss the plethora of Lions moves from the past week: - Matthew Stafford is officially gone (10:04) - Michael Brockers signs (15:30) - Romeo Okwara returns (17:36) - Matt Prater walks (21:07) - Marvin Jones and Jamal Agnew head to Jacksonville (22:10) - Jamaal Williams signs (33:10) They also give some updated predictions regarding the...
The Tebow Episode
March 12, 2021 20:15 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley give their thoughts on Blake Griffin signing with the Brooklyn Nets after being bought out by the Pistons (7:05). Then, they make the Hall of Fame case for Ben Wallace, as he was selected as a 2021 finalist (13:08). Rabs gives some love to the Red Wings for their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday before the crew talks the latest buzz from the Tigers' spring training (18:37). Finally,...
Pablo Sanchez in the 2-Hole
March 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Ryan Collins and Trent Balley dive into all four Detroit teams. First up is the Lions, who signed WR Tyrell Williams to a one-year, $6.2 million deal [11:21]. The crew discusses what this might mean for Kenny Golladay's future as a Lion [14:05]. Next, are the Pistons going to be any good in the next two to three years [18:59], and is Dwane Casey the coach that can get them there [21:43]? Then, Rabs gives his state-of-the-progra...
Return of Rabs
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz returns to East Lansing for a special in-person episode, in which the crew first talks about some storylines to watch for as the Tigers enter spring training. Then, they discuss the current state of the Pistons and whether they've "mastered the rebuild" before airing out some frustrations with the Red Wings. The show ends with a new edition of "Trent's Trifecta."
Angry Rabs
February 11, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBOn this episode of the Motown Rundown: The guys honor Calvin Johnson's career in Detroit, as he has been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a first-ballot nominee. They then look at the Red Wings' recent struggles, particularly Anthony Mantha's lack of consistency. Third, they discuss the Tigers' recent signings before giving a state of the program update on the Pistons following the dealing of Derrick Rose. The show is rounded out with a new edition of "Trent's Trifecta." ...