Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh

Guests: Jim Brandstatter, Lance Parrish

Jim Brandstatter:

https://x.com/jimbrandstatter

https://www.jimbrandstatter.com/

Lance Parrish:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lance-Parrish/author/B002ZH3P0S?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1759484679&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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The Sports Project with Steve Projec...

Airdate: September 29, 2025

Episode 65

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Analysts

Richard Silva:

https://x.com/rich_silva18

https://x.com/detroitnews

https://www.detroitnews.com/

Shayne Graham:

https://x.com/Shaynegraham17

https://www.elitewinningsolutions.com/

Lane Dobbins:

https://x.com/GpodawundNFL

https://x.com/TheBrownsWire

https://brownswire.usatoday.com/

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Airdate: September 22, 2025

Episode 64

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Analysts

Javin Hunter:

https://x.com/JavinHunter

Morgan Cannon:

https://x.com/MCannon313

https://x.com/PrideOfDetroit

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/

Lane Dobbins:

https://x.com/GpodawundNFL

https://x.com/TheBrownsWire

https://brownswire.usatoday.com/

Mike Boruta:

https://www.jethro.fm/polka-pops/

https...

Airdate: September 15, 2025

Episode 63

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Analysts

Elaine Shircliff:

https://x.com/imaraindancer

https://x.com/gracedbyrainpod

Rob Huff:

https://x.com/robhuff17

https://huffonsports.blogspot.com/

Candace Pedraza:

https://sidelionreport.com/author/cpedraza

Ashley Couturier:

https://x.com/ashelizcout

https://x.com/tigersmlreport

https://t...

Airdate: September 8, 2025

Episode: 62

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Analysts

Elaine Shircliff:

https://x.com/imaraindancer

https://x.com/gracedbyrainpod

Rob Huff:

https://x.com/robhuff17

https://huffonsports.blogspot.com/

Dr. Jimmy Liao:

https://x.com/JimmyLiaoMD

The Lions Wire (@thelionswire) / X

https://x.com/DetLionsPodcast

Jacob Westendorf: 

https://x.com/Jaco...

Airdate: September 1, 2025.

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Alex Urban:

https://x.com/aurban91

https://x.com/EatEmUpPod

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-em-up-a-detroit-tigers-podcast/id1087370521

Chris Solari: 

https://x.com/chrissolari

https://www.freep.com/sports/spartans/

Jacob Westendorf: 

https://x.com/JacobWestendorf

https://www.si.com/nfl/packers

Je...

Airdate: August 25, 2025

Intel Covered: Detroit Pistons, Detroit Tigers, Michigan Wolverines Football, Lions vs. Texans Postgame Analysis

Analysts: 

Mat Issa - Forbes

Jordan Hall - Eat 'Em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast

Jake Grossman - Michigan Football Analytics

Counter-Intel Analyst: 

 Cole Thompson - The Texans Wire

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Mat Issa: 

https://x.com/m...

Airdate: August 18, 2025

Intel Covered: Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan State Spartans Football, Lions vs. Texans Pre-Season Matchup

Analysts: 

 John Erkkila (aka “Yooper”) - Motor City Metrics

 Chris Perfett - Fox Sports Radio

Reporter:

 Connor Earegood - Detroit News

Counter-Intel Analyst: 

 Cole Thompson - The Texans Wire

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“Yooper...

Airdate: August 11, 2025

Significant intel for the Detroit Tigers’ current season and the Detroit Lions’ pre-season.  Lions and Tigers analysts, and an Atlanta Falcons analyst provides counter-intel on the Lions’ prospects. Plus, Ryan and fellow Jethro FM personality discuss their feelings on the Detroit Tigers’ post-season chances.

Analysts: 

-Justin Rogers - Detroit Football Network

-Joe Rampe - Tigers Minor League Report

Counter...

Airdate: August 4, 2025

Ryan puts his intelligence community experience to work by getting the latest intel and analysis from the perspectives of the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, and Atlanta Falcons. The Detroit Tigers are entering August after a controversial trade deadline and that gets broken down with Alex Urban. Ryan wraps up the program with analysis and opinions on WWE's SummerSlam.

Analysts: 

-Ryan Mathews - Pride o...

Airdate: July 28, 2025

The show starts off with WWE analysis and a discussion of the impact Hulk Hogan had on sports entertainment. Counter-Intelligence Analysis is back with a preview of the upcoming pre-season matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers. Special guest Greg Gania returns to discuss his play-by-play work for the Detroit Tigers affiliate Erie SeaWolves, Erie’s relationship with HBO’s John Oliver, ...

Airdate: July 21, 2025

Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Tigers analysis along with a discussion about the sports memorabilia market. Guest: Josh Crumback - Encore Business Group. Analysts: Ryan Randle - The Grind Line Podcast, Dave Dalton - Piston Fanatic Podcast, Jerry Mackinem - Tigers Minor League Report.

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Josh Crumback: 

ht...

Airdate: July 14, 2025

Friend of the show and Detroit Tigers’ public address announcer Zach Linfield joins Ryan on the program. Zach discusses his heroes, tricks of the trade, his colleagues in the press box, and more. Hockeytown Rundown does another run-in to discuss the Detroit Red Wings. They bring up grittiness on the roster, next season projections, and some prospects to look out for on the Grand Rapids Griffins. Robert Bondy ...

Ryan hosts a Red Wings Report with Nick Harrington of Hockeytown West. The report brings the audience up to date on the recent NHL draft, trades, free agency, coaching additions, and more. This episode also informs the audience on possible future developments regarding the Detroit Red Wings.

Analysts: Travis Focht of Hockeytown West, Devin Little of The Hockey Writers, Tyler Kuehl of Daily Faceoff, Elaine Shircliff of Graced By Ra...

Ryan hosts an off-season Detroit Pistons debrief. He discusses the Pistons’ draft pick, their off-season moves, and projected strategy going forward. Analysts include Blake Silverman, Matt Powers, Tyler Metcalf, and Sean Murphy.

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Blake Silverman of SI

Matt Powers of Swish Theory

Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings

Sean Murphy of From Half Court Pod

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Ryan hosts a Detroit Tigers intel summit with top analysts. Rogelio Castillo, Chris Brown, and Brandon Day of Tigers Minor League Report give insightful information on Tigers prospects. Brandon Day of Bless You Boys discusses possible moves leading up to the trade deadline and more. Jayden Hewitt of Tigers Minor League Report is in studio to co-host the summit with Ryan, and offer his analysis on possible draftees. 

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Ryan sits alongside Mike Guswiler of the West Michigan Sports Commission to discuss the Commission’s development and upcoming events. Move United’s Glenn Merry calls in to have a conversation with Ryan and Mike about the Hartford Nationals. David Rosenberg of Bless You Boys calls in to share his analysis of how the Detroit Tigers have been able to keep their momentum in 2025. Emmett Matasovsky from SI talks about his recent series ...

Airdate: June 9, 2025

Friend of the show and play-by-play announcer Greg Gania joins Ryan on the program. Greg gives intel on some of the prospects for the Erie SeaWolves and in the Detroit Tigers’ farm system. Greg then shares (what isn’t classified) info on the Erie SeaWolves’ cross-promotion with Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Erik Westrum returns to the show to discuss his book and his takes on current hockey. Ryan discuss...

Airdate: June 2, 2025

Ryan starts off with a Detroit Tigers update. He then gets a Red Wings assessment regarding their playoff chances in 2026. The focus shifts to NCAA as Ryan gets the 411 on all the changes at Michigan State, and the implications they will have on their programs. The episode crescendos into another visit in the Honolulu Blue Tent as Dr. Jimmy gives his assessments on Detroit Lions injuries and how they will impa...