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Jared Goff
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Dan Campbell
Green Bay Packers
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Brad Holmes
Chicago Bears
Playoffs
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Detroit
Minnesota Vikings
Aiden Hutchinson
Dallas Cowboys
Sergei Fedorov
Los Angeles Rams

From the court to the gridiron, WJR has Detroit sports covered! Catch the latest on your Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, and Michigan State Spartans here!

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June 18, 2026 ~ Pistons' President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon speaks to the media prior to next week's NBA Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso... more

June 12, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg interviews Detroit City F.C. Video Director Ian Gilmour to preview the World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and... more

June 11, 2026 ~ Detroit Tigers' manager A.J. Hinch shares his thoughts to the media after a 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection... more

May 19, 2026 ~ Pistons' President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon speaks to the media at the end of season press conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of... more

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Trajan Langdon
General Manager, Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
Episode: Pistons' Trajan Langdon End of Season Press Conference
Vince Ellis
Senior Vice President of Platinum Equity; former Detroit Pistons writer
Platinum Equity
Episode: Just-In with Nick's Notes: Vince Ellis Interview
J.B. Bickerstaff
Head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, discussing postgame performance and team development
Cavaliers
Episode: Pistons' Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff after Game 7 Loss to Cleveland
J. B. Bickerstaff
Head Coach, Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
Episode: Pistons' Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff After Game 5 Overtime Loss to Cleveland
Ron Holland
Basketball player for the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
Episode: Pistons' Ron Holland After Practice - May 6
Matt Dery
Locked On Lions podcast host, longtime Detroit sports commentator
Locked On Lions
Episode: Just-In with Nick's Notes: Matt Dery Segment
Bethann Long
Guest co-host from JR Afternoon with Ryan Armani
WJR Detroit
Episode: Just-In With Nick's Notes ft. Bethann Long
James Edwards
Sports journalist, The Athletic; former Pistons/NBA beat writer
The Athletic
Episode: Just-In with Nick's Notes: James Edwards (The Athletic) Segment
Dave Beachnau
CEO Detroit Local Organizing Committee
Detroit Local Organizing Committee
Episode: 2027 Final Four Preview: Nick Lundberg with CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee Dave Beachnau

Host

Justin Valentine
Co-host and primary speaker; regular presence across episodes, strong Detroit sports background.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • New hosts

    Ok , joke is over , where are Kenny and Mike. Pleeeeaaase where are Kenny and Mike!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Expecial K
    United States8 months ago
  • Terrific Lions Podcast

    I really enjoy the show and never miss an episode. Ken is passionate and authentic. Mike has not lost a step - he provides great insights and a valuable perspective grounded in his experience covering the team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fraserjohnson
    Canadaa year ago
  • For the love of god fix Mikes audio!

    I enjoy the show, the back and forth banter makes me chuckle. But listening to Mike O’Hara is like trying to understand the teacher from Charlie Brown. Ether fix his audio or get him some speaking lessons

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Alex in Humboldt
    United States2 years ago
  • Offseason episodes

    Great to hear you guys are going to do offseason episodes, really like to see unexpected episodes posted from Kenny and Mike in my podcast library! Go Lions ! ONE PRIDE

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Expecial K
    United States2 years ago
  • Herndon Hooker?

    Who’s that? Lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    restore da roar
    United States3 years ago

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Fans value banter and quick game-by-game takes, with some noting repetition or long discussions.
Audience enjoys cross-sport chatter and local relevance, making it a go-to for Lions/Pistons buzz and playoff contexts.
Listeners appreciate deep insights from insiders and the strong Detroit lens, though audio balance between hosts is a frequent critique.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pistons' Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff after Game 7 Loss to Cleveland
Q: Considering just the level of growth you hope foster here, what are some of the things you're most excited to take forward in the next season to continue growing?
The coach highlighted the players' willingness to grow, be coached, look in the mirror, and put in the time and work to improve, expressing optimism about carrying that mindset into the next season.
Pistons' Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff after Game 7 Loss to Cleveland
Q: Did you feel like Cleveland, since they had lost last game, brought a desperation that you guys couldn't necessarily match tonight?
He stated that Cleveland was a talented and capable team whose intensity and defensive performance were a step up, and he publicly credited their effort while acknowledging the Pistons couldn't match them tonight but would learn and move forward.
Pistons' Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff after Game 7 Loss to Cleveland
Q: defense has been the name of the game for you guys this season. What did you feel like was missing, in particular, defending the post against Allen?
The coach attributed some post-positioning and shot creation to Cleveland's X-Factor and All-Star-level players, while noting the other team's ability to make plays in key spots and on the boards as the main challenge; he emphasized that the game plan required tighter defense and execution, but also highlighted the overall toughness of the opponent.
Pistons' Trajan Langdon End of Season Press Conference
Q: Trajan, what's the standing where it's all for the season? Draft capital and assets you have, youth, does that excite you to go into an off season with all those tools at your disposal?
Yes, we still have optionality. We know JD and AT will be expensive, but we have room to maneuver, and we'll explore every option to determine the best path for next year and for building forward.
Pistons' Trajan Langdon End of Season Press Conference
Q: Trajan, getting back to the deadline, a lot of people thought you needed that second score to be with Cade. You opted to, in your words, stay on the margins. Do you think the organization might have been seduced by regular season, how good you guys were?
We evaluated objectively where we were, looked at various options, and moved to a plan that we felt gave us the best chance to compete at the highest level. Not every potential move was available or optimal, and we believed the roster we had, with some adjustments, could be better suited for playoff basketball.

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A Detroit-focused sports show delivering brisk, opinionated analysis across local teams, with a heavy emphasis on Pistons and Lions and frequent cross-sport discussion. Episodes feature postgame and post-season conversations with team executives, coaches, reporters, and analysts, plus dove-into strategy, player development, and playoff outlooks. Notable is the balance between energetic banter and data-driven insight, along with a clear local-neighborhood perspective that appeals to Detroit-area fans, sponsors, and PR teams seeking grounded sports storytelling with strong guest access.

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Recent guests on WJR Sports include:

1. Trajan Langdon
2. Vince Ellis
3. J.B. Bickerstaff
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6. Matt Dery
7. Bethann Long
8. James Edwards

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