Off The Air with Sean Baligian
Join host Sean Baligian for a semi-daily dive into sports, current events, and delightful digressions. đ Sports: Explore game highlights and analyses, experiencing the sports universe firsthand. đ Current Events: Delve into insightful discussions beyond headlines, navigating to the heart of important matters. đŁď¸ Occasional Digressions: Enjoy dynamic tangents and diversions for an entertaining experience. đ´ Live and Unfiltered: Engage during semi-daily live broadcasts. Call us at 1-248-237-3257 or chat live.
Episodes
Sean Baligian kicks off this episode with a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the lost charm of print magazinesâfrom Phil Steeleâs college football previews to childhood rituals involving Sports Illustrated and Beckett price guides. Joined by Todd, the discussion touches on the generational shift in media consumption and the irreplaceable feel of flipping through pages on the âthrone.â
The conversation shifts gears as Sean br...
Sean Baligian is flying solo and coming clean in this episode of Off The Airâand no, itâs not about the Lions (for once). Itâs a full-blown confession: heâs in love with cauliflower crust pizza. From raving about low-carb lifestyles and Duroc ribs to debating the future of Detroitâs sports franchises, Sean takes listeners on a wildly entertaining ride through food, fandom, and frustration.
He dives into the Tigersâ latest series win...
Sean Baligian returns for a rare back-to-back night on Off The Air â and heâs fired up. From a full-throated âScherzer!â rant Ă la Wrath of Khan to a hilarious retelling of a drunken NBA Draft night with David Stern and Dave Mustaine, this episode delivers vintage Sean energy.
He dives deep into Jack Flahertyâs maddening refusal to throw strikes, weighs in on the Tigersâ trade deadline outlook, and unpacks how the NBA and NHL Drafts...
Sean Baligian is counting down the days until Week Zeroâand heâs not shy about it. In this edition of Off The Air, Sean dives deep into why college football remains his ultimate sports obsession. From the unique magic of game day on any campusâyes, even Ann Arborâto the evolving landscape of NIL, private equity rumors, and playoff expansion, Sean blends nostalgia with realism in a way only he can.
The episode features a spirited bre...
Sean explores the overuse of the word âlegendâ in sports and defines what it really meansâwith nods to icons like Steve Yzerman, Barry Sanders, Ernie Harwell, and Scotty Bowman. Plus: Jackson Jobeâs injury, why soccer wonât ever âtake overâ in the U.S., and how Floridaâs chaos is baiting the Oilers off their game.
Seanâs freezing, but the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals are heating up. He breaks down what Edmonton must do to flip the script on Florida, why cute playoff stories usually die in the finals, and where the Tigers could upgrade at the deadline. Also: stadium Mount Rushmore, NIL realities, and Bo Bichette trade buzz.
Sean breaks down why Michiganâs 2024 football schedule might be their smoothest path back to the playoffâeven with a true freshman QB. Plus: Bryce Underwood hype, the Ragnow injury's impact on the Lions, and early reads on Caleb Williams, Aiden Chiles, and Trevor Lawrence. Edmonton in six?
On this episode of Off The Air, Sean Baligian questions why market size still matters in sports conversations. From Connor McDavid and Patrick Mahomes to the Tigersâ rise and Jeff Blashillâs redemption, itâs a passionate take on star power, Detroit pride, and why ânextâ isnât always now. Plus: rally geese, fantasy football, and why fans just want a good game.
On this episode of Off The Air, Sean Baligian makes the case for why the Detroit Tigers remain baseballâs best teamâeven if they get âhammeredâ now and thenâand dives into the universal disdain for the Toronto Maple Leafs, exploring where that arrogance really comes from. He breaks down the most intriguing Stanley Cup playoff matchups, from Florida vs. Carolina to the Flames vs. Kings, and takes us back to late-â80s Red Wings glory...
On this episode of Off The Air with Sean Baligian, Sean delivers his instant take on the Detroit Lionsâ full 2025 schedule. From early primetime showdowns in Green Bay and Chicago to the holiday tilt on Christmas Day, Sean breaks down the toughest stretches, reminisces about Monday Night Football traditions, and debates which âgimmieâ games might trip the Lions up. Plus, Todd joins and they share bold projectionsâlanding on a 12-5 ...
Sean and Michael Bochenek unpack the Tigersâ surprising tear since last Julyâfrom record-setting OPS to breakout performances by under-the-radar players. They break down whatâs fueling this juggernaut, the key role of player development, and whether the teamâs momentum can really last.
While the Pistons show signs of life in Detroit, the Maple Leafs celebrate their first playoff series win in 21 yearsâand Sean previews whatâs next in the Atlantic Division. Plus, a heated debate over whoâs poised to make the next big Stanley Cup run and why hockey in Canada has never been more exciting.
On this special episode of Off The Air, Sean Baligian welcomes draft analyst Scott Bischoff to dissect every corner of the 2025 NFL Draft. The duo starts in the trenches, praising Lions' GM Brad Holmes and his âno-particular-orderâ philosophy after nabbing DT Tyleik Williams and mauling guards Tate Ratledge and Miles Frazier, then debate whether third-round trade-up WR Isaac TeSlaa could be the next big red-zone threat. From Sh...
In this lively installment of Off the Air, Sean Baligian is joined by his son Jack to celebrate Jackâs brand-new role working for the Detroit Tigers. Together, they dive into the exhilaration (and nerves!) around landing a dream MLB job, share stories from years of father-son ballpark adventures, and talk about the Tigersâ early-season momentum. They also compare their top stadium picks, look ahead to upcoming road trips, and debat...
In this lively episode of Off the Air with Sean Baligian dives into how quickly the NFL Draft has snuck up, the Detroit Tigersâ promising start to the season, and the passionate ups and downs of Red Wings fandom. Sean also shares stories about traveling for baseball, discusses the Pistonsâ postseason prospects, and banter about what it takes to make a real impact on a rebuilding team. From second-round draft strategies to enjoying ...
In this intermission episode of Off The Air, Sean Baligian marvels at a dominant first period by the Red Wingsâbefore the wheels came off in a 4â1 loss to the Habs. âLittle did he knowâŚâ it would all unravel after the break. Meanwhile, the Tigers continue dropping bombs on the Yankees, and Sean swears heâs not all-in⌠but his enthusiasm tells another story. He shouts out Skubal and Torkelson, previews a father-son road trip to Milw...
On this episode of Off The Air, Sean Baligian dives into the magic of Opening Day in Detroitâwhy it still unites fans like no other and why he's perfectly happy enjoying it from home instead of fighting the downtown crowds. He shares memories, gripes, and a bit of scoreboard watching as the Red Wings' playoff push and the Pistonsâ ongoing rebuild enter the chat. Plus, a hilarious deep dive into the mystery of the missing re...
Sean Baligian welcomes his son Jackâaffectionately dubbed "Baseball Elite"âfor a Tigers-focused deep dive into early season optimism, cautionary tales of overhyped prospects, and the eternal pain of being a Detroit baseball fan. The father-son duo unpack Jackson Jobe's debut, the cautious hope for Casey Mize, and why Dillon Dingler might be Detroit's best bet behind the plate. They also roast Al Avilaâs legacy, sh...
Sean Baligian is back with a deep dive into the worst household chores (spoiler: mulching is the devil), why he's longing for college football in the middle of hockey season, and a spicy take on Javi Baez playing center field. Plus, spirited discussion on NIL chaos, toilet cleaning tactics, and the sitcom potential of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston saying grace Ricky Bobbyâstyle.
All that, plus a stroll down memory lane to th...
Sean Baligian dives into why the opening days of the NCAA Tournament are undeniably the best sports-watching days of the yearâperfect for bracket lovers and casual fans alike. From playfully claiming deep insight after picking McNeese State's upset (spoiler: he didn't), to recounting Michigan's wild weather shifts and surprise visits for Michigan High School Hockey Player of the Year trophies, Sean covers it all. Plus, ...
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