Winging It In Motown: for Detroit Red Wings fans

Winging It In Motown: for Detroit Red Wings fans

The official home for audio programming from Winging It In Motown, SB Nation's community for fans of the Detroit Red Wings.

Episodes

August 9, 2021 96 mins
So this is it. After 4 years and 76 episodes, we have recorded our final episode. Thankfully, we were able to close out the show with Jay returning for the final episode to join Sara and me. The first segment focuses on why I am leaving Winging it in Motown after five years, and mostly, why I decided to end the podcast. We talked about the recent horrible events in NHL news that have made me feel this way, and Jay and Sara shared t...
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Back for another season are Dylan Galloway, the head scout for Eastern Canada for Future Considerations and Will, who runs the highly acclaimed draft site Scouching. We talked about a wide range of draft related topics, both related to Detroit and the rest of the league. 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. As...
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Chris Watkins joined us to discuss the end of the NHL season, the sexual assault and coverup allegations in Chicago, as well as other hockey topics. We also answered some mailbag questions in a segment that went way over the time we budgeted for it! 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. As of right now, you can...
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June 21, 2021 57 mins
For this episode, we have Laura Saba joining us to talk all things Canadiens. We got to some of your mailbag questions, and for those of you who follow Sara on Twitter, we got the latest on the saga of Stevie "The Killer" Yzercat. 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. As of right now, you can’t find it on Googl...
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We are now using Zoom to record, and we have been recording our own audio as well, but this time, I’m just using the Zoom tracks, and it sound pretty similar. Please excuse my blown out voice in the beginning, I accidentally had the automatic level control set for my microphone, and it started way too hot. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episo...
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April 12, 2021 76 mins
Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00 - We talk a little about the Red Wings play of late and we take a look at how the playoff races are shaping up in the East. 23:16 - Our guest Prashanth Iyer joins us to talk about why he doesn’t get worked up over Jeff Blashill, why the eye test can fail us, and a lot of other topics. 51:39 - We w...
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March 15, 2021 78 mins
We had an audio glitch around the 6 minute mark, and I had to use a small section of the backup audio. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00 - Introduction to our guest, who covers Nashville for On the Forecheck. We talk about Nashville's terrible season so far, as well as the lottery system proposed changes 23:40 - Finishing the disc...
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On this episode of Fer Sure, we have a major change to the show. If you haven't heard already, Jay is not able to continue as co-host. He has been such a major part of the creation and growth of the show, so he will be deeply missed. But luckily, former guest co-host Sara is joining as permanent co-host. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episod...
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June 1, 2020 69 mins
On this episode of Fer Sure, we don’t have a guest, but Jay is back! Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00 - So the NHL has a return to play protocol. We talk about why it’s likely not going to work. 19:55 - Also, the NHL has announced how the lottery is going to work. We’re not fans. But we do talk about the crazy playoffs scenarios....
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May 18, 2020 72 mins
Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! For this episode, Kyle is your host along with Sara and Prashanth. Here’s what they got up to, including time stamps (Time stamps don’t include the advertisements because we have no control over how long the ad breaks are): 00:00 - NHL Season Status 19:41 - What-Ifs: Lemieux/Draper, Bure, Hossa, etc 42:57 - Reader Questions You can listen via the embedded player above or download on your...
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On this episode of Fer Sure, we talk to Andrew Thomas, who in addition to being a former professor at Carnegie Mellon, co-founder of seminal hockey stats site War On Ice, and an analyst for the Minnesota Wild, was on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Jay is still swamped with work, but Sara joins again as co-host, and even gets to play a game against a trivia heavyweight! Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are w...
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Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! For this episode, Kyle is back in the host’s seat! Joining him were JJ and me (Peter). Additionally, we had a guest! Alan from SB Nation Tampa Bay Lightning site Raw Charge joined us to talk about Yzerman’s history in Tampa. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps (Time stamps don’t include the advertisements because we have no control over how long the ad breaks are): 00:00 - Th...
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Heads Up: Our editor Jay said that there were some audio drop outs near the end. Sorry for any parts that are hard to understand. Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! For this episode, I am hosting again, with JJ and Sara joining me. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps (Time stamps don’t include the advertisements because we have no control over how long the ad breaks are): 00:00 - A little NHL News. The Brome s...
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On this episode of Fer Sure, we talk to Ryan Stimson, who wrote a book on hockey tactics called Tape To Space. Jay could not be here this episode, but we are joined by special co-host Sara, whom you may know from recent episodes of WIIM Radio. Unsurprisingly, she did a great job joining the show. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00:...
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Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! We have a great group of JJ, Sara, and me for this one. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps: 00:00:00 - Teaser for Yzerplan series, Will the NHL start playing in July under a new proposal? 00:24:05 - NHL Draft, How dumb would it be to have it in June if the season does start in July? - Detroit RFAs 01:01:10 - Expansion Draft Question from last time - Reader Questions You can ...
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April 17, 2020 79 mins
Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! We have the same great group of Kyle, JJ, Sara, and me as last time for this one. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps (Time stamps don’t include the advertisements because we have no control over how long the ad breaks are): 00:00:00 - What is the plan going to be for the Wings’ defense? 00:11:27 - What about goalies? What are some likely scenarios for next season? 00:24:21 -...
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On this episode of Fer Sure, we talk to Dylan Galloway from Future Considerations and Will from the draft website Scouching. Jay wasn’t able to make it for the interview, but we talked for about an hour on all things draft. For our listeners who are fans of the Red Wings, there is a lot of talk specific to Detroit. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload ...
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Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! We have a great group of Kyle, JJ, Sara, and me for this one. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps: 00:00:00 - Status of the season, and what the heck could the playoff format be? 00:17:58 - Break 1 00:18:06 - Draft Draft Draft! 00:34:58 - Break 2 00:35:06 - Reader Questions - Awards You can listen via the embedded player above or download on your favorite podcasting app. We c...
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We were fortunate to have Ryan, Brad, and Evan from the Winged Wheel Podcast as our full-episode guests. It was a lot of fun, and hopefully you have as much fun listening to it. Stay safe!! Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00:00 - Intros, Season Suspension Musings, Draft Pondering 00:21:11 - Ad Break 1 00:21:17 - Getting Creative to...
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February 24, 2020 55 mins
Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) Interview with Katie Strang: (0:00 - 26:55) - We were fortunate enough to be able to talk to Katie about her latest article for The Athletic. We talk about the process of reporting and writing a major story like this, from the journalistic process to the emotional toll it can take. A few othe...
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