Winging It In Motown: for Detroit Red Wings fans

Join JJ, Mike, and me as we break down the latest in all things Red Wings. First we talked about some things that happened a little while ago now, but since we last recorded. We talk about the free agent signings and the contracts for Athanasiou and Mantha. Then we discussed Jeff Blashill’s recent comments regarding ties and veterans, and what we think will be the case going forward. Of course we shared our thoughts on Dylan Larkin’s inevitable contract extension. How long will it be, how long should it be? We talked about Chris Chelios leaving and becoming a team ambassador for the Blackhawks and why JJ hates that last part. We went around the league and each talked about the NHL storyline we are most interested in at the moment. Then we finished out with Positivity Corner and the reader questions!   You can listen via the embedded player above or download the episode directly from our Blogtalk Radio page. You can also find us on iTunes or Google Podcasts by searching for Winging It In Motown. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and smuggling overdue library books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Juli 20181h 24min

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Tavares to Toronto: (00:00 - 14:43) Since we last recorded, John Tavares signed with Toronto. We give our take on the signing and the process. The Karlsson Kerfluffle: (14:43 - 27:09) First Erik Karlsson was definitely going to Dallas, then he was definitely going to Tampa. Now, who knows? Interview: (27:09 - 1:02:24) Kevin Papetti from Pension Plan Puppets stops by to talk Tavares, Toronto’s young players, and how much longer we have to put up with Toronto fans on Twitter. Crosschecks (1:02:24 - 1:08:19) We haven’t done this segment in a while, but with a lot of little stories going on, we thought it was time to bring it back. Our very terse takes on 11 current hockey storylines. Puck Tales Returns! (1:08:19 - 1:15:04) We haven’t done Puck Tales in a while because it felt like we never really got the tone that we were going for right. So, we have rebooted it as a parody of documentary podcasts like Serial. It’s only 4 minutes long, but 2 hours went into getting it just right, so we really hope you like it. RIP Ray Emery: (1:15:04 - End) Ray Emery died tragically and far too young last week. We talk about the difficulty of discussing the death of a person who obviously meant a lot to many people, but who also had very serious issues that shouldn’t be left out of the conversation. Like I said at the end, I think you can both wish comfort to his loved ones while acknowledging that he affected some people in a seriously negative way.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Juli 20181h 21min

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): NHL Awards: (00:00 - 26:25) The NHL gave out awards. We talk for a little bit about the awards and the PHWA ballots. Free Agent Frenzy!: (26:25 - 38:45) Free agency will start at noon the day this is released, so we talked about how this affects Detroit. Interview: (38:45 - 1:22:08) Chris Watkins is back! He talks about Willie O’Ree getting voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, free agency, and more! Closing (1:22:08 - End) Jay debuts a change to his Doc Emrick closing. What will it be? You’ll have to listen to find out.   Look for Episode 25 in your podcast feeds and this website Sunday morning. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. Here is the link to our merchandise store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Juli 20181h 27min

Join Kyle, JJ, and me as we break down the great draft weekend Detroit had. We talk about all the picks from the 6th overall all the way to Otto Von Tiny. It was such a good weekend, that we didn’t need positivity corner. Something went wrong with the recording for the reader questions, so unfortunately we don’t have that segment this time. What we will do to make it up to our listeners is we will have an article on the website that answers the questions you asked.   You can listen via the embedded player above or download the episode directly from our Blogtalk Radio page. You can also find us on iTunes or Google Podcasts by searching for Winging It In Motown. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and hot take trafficking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Juni 201843min

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Stanley Cup Final: (00:00 - 20:34) Ovechkin and company knocked out the Vegas Golden Knights in 5 games. We talk about the last game and why we are happy for Ovechkin (and others). Interview: (20:34 - 56:47) We talk to Nick Mercadante about Fleury in the Final, the Red Wings backup situation, and a lot more, including his iconic Twitter profile photo (the picture used for this article) Draft: (56:47 - 1:06:26 We got some mailbag questions about the entry draft, so we spent a little time talking about it in general and a little about the Red Wings specifically. If you want a more in-depth discussion of the Detroit view of the draft, listen to the latest edition of WiiM Radio. Shakeup on Long Island (1:06:26 - End) Lou is in. Snow and Weight are out. What does this mean for the Islanders and John Tavares? Also, a mailbag question that goes in an unanticipated direction. Then we have our traditional episode closing.   Look for Episode 25 in your podcast feeds and this website Monday morning. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. Here is the link to our merchandise store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Juni 20181h 29min

Welcome to the newest WIIM Radio! This time around we’ve got me joined by Kyle, Peter, and Mike B to talk all things Wings and beyond. Here’s what we got up to: The Wings of Late - Todd Nelson is out in Grand Rapids and Ben Simon is in; the diggers are convinced the Wings are going to move up, stand pat, and even drop back in the draft; what do we think the Wings should do, and who are some players they should be looking at? The Cup Final - Washington will be looking to finish off the Knights when the series resumes in Vegas on Thursday. What have we learned about these teams, the media narrative(s), and our own rooting interests during this series. The Concussion Issue - JJ and Kyle (mostly) have a lot to say about the way the league and NHLPA have handled the concussion lawsuit and surrounding topics. Positivity Corner - Your favorite part of the episode, where we remind you that life is beautiful and sweet. Things get personal, but in a good way. Reader Questions - Your REAL favorite part, where you grill us with the best questions and we dazzle you with the smartest answers. It’s just a great segment all the time.   You can listen via the embedded player above or download the episode directly from our Blogtalk Radio page. You can also find us on iTunes or Google Podcasts by searching for Winging It In Motown. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and tomfoolery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Juni 20181h 40min

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Stanley Cup Finals: (00:00 - 28:26) Washington is up 2 games to 1. How did we get here? Concussions: (28:26 - 40:00) The NHL had some things to say about concussions in new video obtained by TSN. It’s not great. Mailbag: (40:00 - 52:14) You gave us two questions, we gave you more than two answers. Best Finals Moments (52:14 - End) We each give our top 3 Stanley Cup Finals moments of all-time. Then we wrap up the episode.   Look for Episode 24 in your podcast feeds and this website Monday morning. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. Here is the link to our merchandise store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Juni 20181h 13min

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Bolts - Caps: (00:00 - 12:43) We talk about the Eastern Conference Finals Officiating: (12:43 - 20:30) Yeah, we’re going to go there. The officiating has been a big problem in this year’s playoffs. Interview: (20:30 - 1:02:50) We talk to Dylan Galloway, the head scout for Eastern Canada for Future Considerations. We talk about how he got to be a scout and what he thinks of some players in this upcoming draft. Knights - Jets: (1:02:50 - 1:11:20) We waited to record this part until after Sunday’s game, so you’ll get the latest in this Western Conference Finals series. Playing Yourself Out of the NHL?: (1:11:20 - 1:23:00) We talk about the reporting from Jeff Marek that a young prospect is jeopardizing his future by spending too much time playing video games. Wrapup: (1:23:00 - END) What’s the Doc Emrick verb of the episode? You’ll have to listen to find out.   Look for Episode 23 in your podcast feeds and this website Monday morning. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. Here is the link to our merchandise store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Maj 20181h 26min