The Armchair Athletes: Recent Episodes
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It’s the last episode of The Armchair Athletes, so of course Adam misses the first three hours! But he gets here just in time to do the picks and hear Sean do the year-end apology list!
-The odds are out for the next Lions coach, and the favorite may surprise you-What are the reasonable expectations for the Red Wings in 2020?-NFL Power Rankings!-The return of “This Week In Florida Man”-The NBA plays loose with the definition of “tampering”-People get offended by stupid things, again
-Ryan Fitzpatrick makes one of the best throws you’ll see in the NFL. But he still shouldn’t be the starter in Miami.-Dwayne Haskins gets cut by The Football Team-…what the hell was that from the Lions on Saturday?-Kelly Stafford says things again, and people still don’t understand what tanking is-Adam’s pissed at the Post Office […]
It’s Christmas… or in this case, Cringe-mas, as Sean attempts to fill way too much time with way too little sports. Consider yourself warned.
It’s A Very Wes Imel Christmas Special! Also, Michigan finally sacked Don Brown. Who will replace him?
It’s an Overreaction Monday, and the Lions have sacked the one coordinator who didn’t suck at his job! We try to figure out why.
-The Lions are set to interview another GM candidate-A TikTok video posted about the station sends Sean and Adam into another installment of “Damn Kids These Days!”-The Cleveland Indians are changing their name. About damn time?-Some guy finds the Vancouver Canucks whale logo offensive?-Wisconsin’s health department tells people not to eat raw meat sandwiches. In […]
It’s an Overreaction Monday!-The Lions keep it close against Green Bay. Are you still rooting for the tank?-A Lions GM candidate Sean likes, and one he really doesn’t-Could Matt Stafford have just played his last game as a Lion?
-Do the Lions have a chance against the Packers on Sunday?-Could the Lions draft a QB in the first round in 2021?-Disney+ announces a bunch of new stuff… Star Wars overload, and a gritty reboot of The Mighty Ducks?-Do Americans really do that for Christmas?-The Picks!
-Dez Bryant gets pulled off the field because COVID right before he’s scheduled to play. What the hell, NFL?-Looks like Ohio State’s good to play in the B1G title game after all-Lions Head Coach Stock Watch, and why Eric Bieniemy might not be a slam-dunk candidate after all-A Lions GM candidate or two Sean doesn’t […]
The Game is off… Michigan will not play Ohio State this weekend. Also, rumors of a Jim Harbaugh contract extension? We go to a press conference where Warde Manuel and Harbaugh say pretty much nothing. Plus, apparently aliens exist and the US government knows about it? Sounds too good to be true… and it probably […]
It’s an Overreaction Monday, and the Lions have their first win of the Darrell Bevell era! Does it mean anything?
-Congress might finally legalize weed? Maybe?-Could the Lions win the first game of the Darrell Bevell era?-Some interesting names have come up in the Lions’ coach and GM search-The Picks!
-The Matt Patricia burner Twitter is, sadly, a hoax-Cris Collinsworth says dumb things on Wednesday Afternoon Football-No more emotional support animals on flights. Yeah, it was probably about time. -Yet another athlete wants a piece of the Paul brothers-When will we see NHL hockey again?-Ohio advises Ohio residents to avoid traveling to Ohio
-Kirk Herbstreit thinks Michigan could bail on Ohio State this year, quickly backtracks. Is he wrong, though?-Wednesday afternoon football? Yep, it’s a thing.
-Bruce Arians throwns Tom Brady under the bus yet again. Can this thing really last beyond this season?-Matt Patricia has a burner Twitter account?-The Broncos are forced to play without a QB, while the Ravens get their game delayed half a week and the Steelers get screwed, because the NFL.-Tyson/Jones wasn’t really a draw, was […]
It’s an Overreaction Monday, and the Lions have fired Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia… we talk what led up to this point, who’s taking over for the rest of the season, who should replace them next season, and more.
It’s Thanksgiving, so naturally Sean’s ranting during and after another Lions loss. Break out the pitchforks and torches!
-Restaurants are shut down again, and if you’re one of the tens of thousands laid off, the government really doesn’t give a damn about you at any level-Well, restaurants in Lapeer were defying the shutdown order…-A COVID vaccine could be available in Michigan by December 12th; would you get it?-And of course, why the Lions […]
It’s an Overreaction Monday! We talk about the latest Lions debacle, as well as Michigan taking three overtimes to beat Rutgers.
-People seriously think the Lions should cut Matt Prater?-People seriously think Rocky Lombardi is a better QB than Joe Milton?-NFL Power Rankings!-Could realignment be on the way in the NHL?-Adam’s conspiracy theory about the Hockey Hall of Fame comes up again-Turkey-flavored candy corn? …WHY?!
-So you want Jim Harbaugh fired. Who do you replace him with? Sean has a few ideas.-Sean and Adam shoot down a bunch of longshots for next U-M coach-Michigan could still be bound for a bowl game… that you’ve never heard of.-A bunch of people are bolting Facebook for some stupid new social network, and […]
-It’s an Overreaction Monday! Time to fire Matt Patricia?-Does this Michigan State season mean anything?-Time to fire Jim Harbaugh?
It’s a Football Friday! We break down the weekend in NFL action and bring on the picks!
-Matt Stafford could still play Sunday. Do the Lions stand a chance with or without him?-Is it time for an “amicable divorce” between Michigan and Jim Harbaugh?-Black Thursday is put on hold, at least for this year-It’s “National Men Make Dinner Day”-Could we see live concerts again sooner rather than later?
-Adam’s back, so time to give him hell over Michigan State’s win-Kelly Stafford’s pissed at the media. Again.-Anthony Mantha re-signs with the Wings-Khabib retires from UFC. Where does he rank all-time?-Bo Jackson says he could put up 350-400 yards in today’s NFL-It’s that time of the year: 12 Days of Milkshake Stout!
It’s an Overreaction Monday, Michigan State pulls off the upset over a three-touchdown favorite, and the Lions get destroyed by the Colts!
-The White Sox bring Tony LaRussa out of retirement-Another football coach under fire for running up the score. Do you have an issue with it?-AJ Hinch becomes the favorite for next Tigers manager. Are you okay with this?-The Arizona Coyotes rescind a draft pick-The OHL is back… sort of.-Could Kansas City get a basketball team […]
-The Dodgers win the World Series, but did Kevin Cash blow it for Tampa?-The Lions trade for Everson Griffen, which means… I guess we’re buyers. Great.-The Dallas Stars have new jerseys, and can we just stop this whole neon green jersey thing already?-Another “Issue Of Our Time”: Are you an asshole for ordering delivery in […]
-Can we just demote MSU to the MAC or something?-Why the calls for Mel Tucker’s firing are also stupid-The Lions beat a garbage Falcons team. Is this anything?-No, the Lions are not going to make the playoffs-Why Quinntricia just bought themselves at least another year-The Cowboys’ season keeps getting worse. Could Mike McCarthy be a […]
It’s a football Friday, as the Big Ten gets set to kick off its season! We break that down, plus the Lions’ matchup against the Falcons.
-People really think Ryan Fitzpatrick is a Hall of Famer?-The Roast of Scotty Bowman happened, and… was a disappointment.-Apple pulls all the Charlie Brown specials off TV. People still watch those?-Doc Emrick retires from calling NHL games. Who’d you like to see replace him?-The Wings get some extra preseason workouts-Nico Collins speaks out on why […]
-The B1G is back in action this weekend! Sean breaks down Michigan and Michigan State going into their first-round matchups.
It’s an Overreaction Monday! Sean and Luthe break down the Lions’ surprising win over the Jaguars, and the rest of the week in NFL action!
-It’s a Free For All Friday! And Wes is here to start the show, so it’s headed off the rails real quick.-Nick Saban has the ‘Rona-Another installment of “Matt Patricia Says The Dumbest Things”-THE PICKS!
-What team will end up taking a chance on Le’Veon Bell?-The Lions are favored against the Jags this Sunday. Should they be?-If the Lions lose this week, will the Lions sack Quinn and Patricia?-The Dodgers offense is back with a vengeance-Ottawa makes another free agent splash. …Why?-Carson “The Bulldog Lucas Returns and we go off […]
-LeVeon Bell gets cut by the Jets! Where does he end up next?-Does Jim Harbaugh deserve a contract extension?-NFL power rankings!-Sean’s conspiracy theory behind the Wings taking Tyler Bertuzzi to arbitration-What could the Wings do with the rest of their cap space?-Would you go to a concert with the whole crowd in inflatable space bubbles?-Conan […]
-The NFL is gonna continue to screw up their COVID issue-Did the Patriots refuse to play the Broncos this week?-Could Dan Quinn end up replacing the guy who replaced him in Seattle?-Adam gets his thoughts in on the Red Wings’ free agency moves-The inevitable finally happens: Alex Pietrangelo signs with Vegas-Jonathan Toews is not happy […]
-The Wings make some more moves over the weekend-The Yzerplan is becoming clear-Dak Prescott is out for the season, but a Matt Stafford trade is not happening for multiple reasons-Atlanta fires their GM and head coach. When will the Lions follow suit?-Why you can’t blame the Cowboys for putting the franchise tag on Dak-We recap […]
-Tampa Bay loses to Chicago, somehow-What the hell was Tom Brady thinking on 4th down?-NHL Free Agency starts today, and the Wings have already made some nice moves-…wait, the Habs did WHAT?!-Vegas makes room for Alex Pietrangelo-The Picks!
-The Titans might not be able to play again this week, and violated NFL protocols in the process. How should the NFL respond?-Washington’s benching Dwayne Haskins after 11 career games. …why?-The NHL’s goalie carousel continues to spin-What goalie options do the Red Wings have?-Updates from the MLB playoffs-Tyrod Taylor cannot catch a break
It’s NHL Draft Day! We’re talking Red Wings picks, trades, and other interesting stuff from around the league.
-The Texans fire their head coach and GM. How long til the Lions do the same?-Looking back at Bill O’Brien’s stupidest moves-Adam takes another victory lap on The Picks-Eddie Van Halen has passed. Sean and Adam remember one of the greats… and once again bring out the DLR vs. Hagar argument-Max Domi is headed to […]
-The Lions lose again, in typical Lions fashion-Matt Patricia Says The Dumbest Things-How likely is a coach/GM firing this season?-…wait, the Browns did WHAT?!-Yes, Josh Allen is a top-5 NFL QB, and Sean’s tired of pretending he’s not-Will we even make it through the entire 2020 NFL season?
-The Lions take on the Saints Sunday! What chance do they really have?-We pick the rest of the NFL matchups for week 4!
-The Lions take on the Saints Sunday, and Michael Thomas is expected to play. Do the Lions stand a chance?-The Wings aren’t bringing back Jimmy Howard.-Could the Wings be a player for Jacob Markstrom?-Yuengling is bringing back their Hershey’s Porter, and Sean is on a mission to track it down
-The presidential debate was last night. The loser? The American people.-Tuesday Night Football might be a thing next week-The Red Wings make a few moves, and could be making a few more?-Torey Krug may be on the move. Could the Wings be his destination?-Last call may have just gotten a bit later in Michigan!
-Mahomes v. Jackson: Round 3! Did it live up to expectations?-Tampa Bay takes home their second Stanley Cup!-If the Lions win this week, are you back on the bandwagon?-Do you give the Lions any shot at beating the Saints this Sunday?-MLB Wild Card action stars today!
-We break down the weekend in NFL action-We speculate on how long Matt Patricia has left in Detroit-Tampa Bay ties it up in the Stanley Cup finals-St. Louis tells Alex Pietrangelo to kick rocks-Could the Red Wings target Jacob Markstrom in free agency?
-The B1G is back! Is this a good idea?-The Isles stave off elimination for another night; can they do it two more times?-The NBA Conference Finals are not going the way anybody expected-Michigan Football loses two key players-The Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees have been announced! Should Calvin Johnson be a first-ballot Hall of […]
-Nebraska’s president may have just let a B1G announcement slip-Monday Night Football doubleheaders: should they be a thing all season?-Adam takes his victory lap on the Picks-Sean’s Stanley Cup pick gets knocked out-Can the Isles stave off playoff elimination?-The Caps hire a new coach, and they… didn’t screw it up?-How long does Matt Patricia get […]
-The Lions do Lions things again-Matt Patricia makes the most tone-deaf comment after Sunday’s game-Jamie Collins gets ejected for being an idiot-Recapping the rest of the weekend in football-Could the Big Ten be back sooner rather than later?
The NFL season is underway! We talk last night’s action and look ahead to the Lions-Bears matchup this week.
It’s the first weekend of the NFL season! We break down the NFL season, and predict this weekend’s games.
-The Tigers aren’t even trying today-Monday Night Football drops Hank Jr., again-Vegas ties up their series with Dallas-Can the Isles redeem themselves after a putrid Game 1 against the Lightning?-The gang go through and predict the Lions’ 2020 season-Todd Gilbert drops by to plug his new show!-Odell Beckham Jr. is into WHAT?!
-The Lions sign Adrian Peterson. Will he be the starting RB this year?-Breaking down the Lions’ roster. There’s at least hope for most of the offensive positions (well, other than TE). That O-line and D-line, though…-Tampa Bay is aware you can’t win a best-of-seven series in less than four games, right?-Can Vegas bounce back against […]
-It’s a Labor Day free for all!-In actual Detroit sports news, the Lions sign Adrian Peterson.-Recapping the weekend in NHL action
-The Big Ten still has no clue what they’re doing-Some interesting cutout fans at the Tigers game…-We got last night’s NHL games wrong, but Sean got at least one thing right-NHL Playoff predictions!-The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, so we play America’s favorite game show: Kentucky Derby Horse, or Kentucky Bourbon?
-The Tigers’ winning streak comes to an end-Gyms are open and organized sports can happen again. How soon til they do?-Well, that didn’t take long; the MHSAA says high school football is back on for the fall.-Jim Harbaugh tells his players to plan for October football-Dan Patrick reports that the B1G is shooting for an […]
-The Tigers lose Jacoby Jones for the season. How screwed are they?-So much for the Big Ten moving the start date back up for football…-Kirk Cousins doesn’t care if he gets COVID-Vancouver gets the playoff performance of a lifetime from their rookie goalie. Do they start him again tomorrow?-Carson tells us about the last time […]
-The Big Ten might yet push their season up to Thanksgiving or earlier. Good idea or even worse idea?-We break down last night’s NHL playoff action-Taylor Decker signs an extension with the Lions-Checking in on the NBA playoffs
It’s the MLB trade deadline! The teams you expect made moves, the teams you didn’t expect also made moves (The Padres? The…… Blue Jays), and the Tigers basically did nothing, and Adam “The Goatboy” Luthe is PISSED at Al Avila.
-The St. Louis Blues blame the ‘Rona for their early playoff exit -Mike Green hangs ’em up -Breaking down the latest NHL action! -Apparently we have mountain lions in Lapeer now? An investigation. -Things that Americans do that the rest of the world finds weird -No NBA action tonight because of the shooting in Kenosha, […]
-The NFL’s COVID testing has been an unmitigated disaster. How do we even have a football season when the league can’t get the most basic of things right? -WTF moment of the day: the Washington Capitals fire a coach who won his division the last two years, while the Red Wings have the third longest-tenured […]
-We’re now into week 3 of what would have been the NFL preseason, and Sean not only doesn’t miss it, but thinks the NFL should keep it this way going forward. -Luthe agrees with Sean on Fernando Tatis and the “unwritten rules” of baseball… well, mostly. -Al Avila told the Freep that the Tigers considering […]
-The Pistons get screwed by the NBA again. -Sean says the NBA and NHL should get rid of draft lotteries altogether. -2020’s preseason #1 draft pick has fallen a bit. Here’s why he could end up in Detroit. -Parents are protesting the Big Ten’s decision to cancel fall sports. Have these people lost their minds? […]
-Did Casey Mize exceed your expectations last night? -Another announcer says dumb things. -Recapping elimination night in the NHL! -The NBA draft lottery is tonight! How bad will the Pistons get screwed?
-Fernando Tatis Jr. breaks one of baseball’s “unwritten rules.” Sean thinks the whole idea of “unwritten rules” is BS. -What are your expectations from Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize this season? -There’s a national pepperoni shortage now?
-The future is here! Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Isaac Paredes will all get their first taste of major league action this week. Who will have the biggest impact this season? -Could the Tigers make the playoffs this year? Does that set back the rebuild? -Tukka Rask exits the NHL playoffs in the middle of […]
-The Cardinals play tomorrow, and have 11 doubleheaders scheduled. Can we make it through this MLB season? -The MHSAA postpones high school football until spring. When does the NCAA do the same? -There’s a Dunkaroos beer, and Sean is already making plans for a cross country trip to acquire it.
-The Tigers lose CJ Cron for the next two weeks. How do you replace him? -You Be The GM: We’re only three weeks away from the MLB trade deadline, and the Tigers are still in playoff contention. Buy, sell, or stand pat? -Tampa Bay and Columbus play one of the longest games in NHL history. […]
-Big Ten football will not be played this fall. Will the rest of college football follow suit, and are they making the right decision? -The NFL is ready to fill the Saturday afternoon football vacuum, and Sean is here for it! -NHL Draft part two happened last night. Is the fix in?
-Big Ten football won’t be happening this fall. Good idea/bad idea, and what are the other ramifications of this? -Would you make this proposed Tigers trade? -What’s your most underrated band of the 90’s?
Kurt Hausauer Interview, JaCoby Jones Is Actually Hitting, and What Should The Tigers Do About Candelario?
“Washington Football Team” Is Apparently The Best They Could Do, and The Worst Logos In Sports
Should Extra Unemployment Be Extended, and Would You Send Your Kid Back To School This Fall?
NFL Future Power Rankings, The Blue Jays Still Have Nowhere To Play, and the Dodgers Extend Mookie Betts
NBA Bubble Part 2, Detroit Still Lives Free In Eric Ebron’s Head, What f The Pistons Never Traded For Blake, and the Vikings Dunk On Their Own QB on Social Media
Why Aren’t People More Excited For Sports To Return, MJ Gets In One Last Slap In The Pistons’ Faces, and Preseason Football Isn’t Happening. Good.
Where Will The Blue Jays Play This Season, Antonio Brown Retires Again, and Good News For The NHL’s Return
Baseball Is Back, Jordan Zimmerman Is Not, The Kids Aren’t Coming Up… Yet, and Making Sense Of The Roster
The NFL Continues To Drop The Ball on COVID-19, and Would You Let Your Kid Play Fall Sports This Year?
Things Just Somehow Got Worse For Washington’s NFL Team, and Should The MHSAA Go Ahead With Fall Sports?
More Reckless Speculation, and Will Cam Newton Start Week 1 In New England? Of Course He Will.
What’s Going On With Washington’s NFL Team Now, Mask Vigilantes and Other Odds and Ends
More Mask Talk, Conspiracy Theories With Carson and Commissioner Eric Cattane Talks Pot
DeSean jackson Says Stupid Things, and the NFLPA Is Not Happy About The NFL’s 2020 Plans
The Sad Saga of the Battle Creek Rumble Bees, MLB Rule Changes, You Guys Can’t Say “You Guys” Anymore, and Adam Ruins Your Childhood
What Did Adam Miss, Revenge of the ‘Rona, and Herd Immunity Fest Is A Thing For Some Reason
Happy Hour, This Week In Florida Man, and Sheila Ford’s First Press Conference As Owner
There’s Not Gonna Be An MLB Season, Is There? Also, Could There Be A Taker For Colin Kaepernick?
MLB Is Going To Screw Up A 2020 Season, and American Food Habits Other Countries Find Weird
Why “Stick To Sports” Is Stupid, “Blackout Tuesday” Isn’t Helping, and Brand Twitter Needs To Die
Talking The Pistons’ GM Search, A Return To NBA Action and Sports Betting with Matt Schoch
A 2020 MLB Season Is Looking Less Likely, and The Wings Are Really Bringing Back Jeff Blashill?
Casinos Are Reopening, Damien Lillard Might Not Play Again This Year, and Could Larkin Still Be the Next Wings Captain?
Michigan Isn’t The Best Place To Pull The “I’m The Governor’s Husband” Card, and the Pistons Finally Begin Their GM Search
The Saints Have An Offer For Their Naming Rights, More NHL News, and Other Odds and Ends
Sean Has Had It With Idiot Protesters, and German Soccer Shows What Sports Without Fans Could Look Like
The Last Dance, The NFL’s Latest Attention Grab, and The Lions Decline Jarrad Davis’ Option
What Does The Andy Dalton Signing Mean For Dak, and Is This Mitch Trubisky’s Last Season In Chicago?
Does Baseball Need Fixing, Is The Last Dance Worth Watching, and The NFL Makes The Right Decision on International Play