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Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show
The Spiro Avenue Show #111 - Nick Marsh and MamaTron
Michigan State Freshman WR Nick Marsh and his mother, "MamaTron", make their Spiro Avenue debut to discuss why the four-star recruit chose Michigan State, his expectations for the 2024 season, thoughts on Head Coach Jonathan Smith, being let down by Mel Tucker, the origin of the nickname "MegaTron" and more!
2024-06-21
1h 06
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Spiro Avenue Show #110 - Frankie Fidler and Carson Cooper
Michigan State Basketball's recent addition Frankie Fidler makes his Spiro Avenue debut to discuss the transfer portal process, why he chose MSU, and what he can add to a promising Spartan roster. MSU Center Carson Cooper also joins to discuss the Spartans' tough loss to UNC in the NCAA Tournament last season, 2024-25 season expectations, and more!
2024-06-07
56 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
The Spiro Avenue Show 109 - Joe Cada
Professional Poker Player and 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event Winner Joe Cada joins Justin Spiro to discuss the game of poker, having dinner with the Staffords, his love of Michigan and Detroit sports, the Detroit Lions, Michigan Football, and more!
2024-05-10
1h 26
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The Spiro Avenue Show #108 - Tom Shanahan
Award-winning Sportswriter and Author Tom Shanahan makes his Spiro Avenue Debut to tell the story of Former MSU Head Coach Duffy Daugherty and his impact on integrating African Americans into college football.
2024-03-28
1h 15
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The Spiro Avenue Show #107- Tony Paul
Friend of the show and Detroit News Reporter Tony Paul joins Justin Spiro for his record-setting seventh appearance to preview the 2024 season for the Detroit Tigers, recap the Oakland Golden Grizzlies' remarkable upset vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament, discuss whether Trey Townsend could transfer to Michigan State, and more!
2024-03-27
1h 31
The Spiro Avenue Show
The Spiro Avenue Show #106 - Kennedy Broadwell
Television Sports Reporter Kennedy Broadwell makes her second appearance on the Spiro Avenue Show to discuss the Detroit Lions' magical 2023 season, the team's offseason moves, and expectations for 2024. Kennedy also discusses her time at Woodward Sports Network and her interactions with Owner Chad Johnson.
2024-03-01
2h 04
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The Spiro Avenue Show #105 - Malik Hall and Carson Cooper
Michigan State Basketball's Malik Hall and Carson Cooper join the Spiro Avenue Show to discuss the current season, the current challenges the team is facing, Xavier Booker's role with the team, the criticism from the media, and more!
2024-02-29
1h 16
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The Spiro Avenue Show #104 - Jeff Iafrate
Rising Detroit sports media personality Jeff Iafrate makes his Spiro Avenue debut to discuss his departure from Woodward Sports Network, his prediction on Lions WR Jameson Williams, and the Detroit Pistons' moves at the trade deadline.
2024-02-09
1h 57
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The Spiro Avenue Show #103 - Wade Fink
Renowned Attorney Wade Fink joins the Spiro Avenue Show to discuss and analyze the unprecedented trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Ethan Crumbley, who killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021. The two discuss the defense's strategy by Attorney Shannon Smith, explain why Jennifer Crumbley should not have taken the stand, give their predictions on the verdict of the case, and more.
2024-02-03
1h 39
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The Spiro Avenue Show #102 - Aidan Chiles
Michigan State quarterback and recent transfer Aidan Chiles joins the Spiro Avenue Show to discuss the hype surrounding his decision to commit to MSU, his time with Jonathan Smith at Oregon State, expectations for the 2024 season and more!
2024-01-20
42 min
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The Spiro Avenue Show #101 - Natalie Sparbeck
Lions Superfan Natalie Sparbeck joins the Spiro Avenue show to discuss the Lions' playoff matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night at Ford Field.
2024-01-12
1h 22
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Apologies To Dan Campbell? and Coping With Michigan's Success
In this solo episode of Spiro Avenue Show, Justin answers whether he should apologize to Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell for his comments in 2021 when he was hired and how Michigan State fans should react to Michigan Football's success. Spiro also answers what is going on with Chris Castellani at Barstool Sports.
2024-01-05
49 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
The Spiro Avenue Show #99 - Isaac Howard
Michigan State Hockey Player Isaac Howard joins Spiro Avenue to discuss Spartan Hockey's incredible start to the 2023-24 season, being drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL draft, being coached by Adam Nightingale, and more!
2023-11-22
35 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
The Spiro Avenue Show #98 - Jordan Hall
Michigan State Linebacker Jordan Hall joins Justin Spiro to discuss his stellar freshman season thus far, Head Coach Harlon Barnett, whether he feels betrayed by Mel Tucker, and more!
2023-11-10
34 min
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The Spiro Avenue Show #97 - Max Bultman
Detroit Red Wings Beat Writer for The Athletic Max Bultman joins the Spiro Avenue show to discuss the Red Wings' hot start, goal-scoring phenom Alex DeBrincat, and the current and future state of the "Yzerplan."
2023-10-20
44 min
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The Spiro Avenue Show #96 - Chris Castellani and Evan Petzold
Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports and Detroit Tigers beat writer for the Detroit Free Press Evan Petzold join the Spiro Avenue Show to break down the Detroit Tigers' 2023 season, how the organization can escape Javier Baez, the Austin Meadows saga, Spencer Torkelson, and more.
2023-10-19
1h 21
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The Lions Going All-In and Why Urban Meyer Could Land at MSU
In this solo episode of The Spiro Avenue Show, Justin makes the case for why Urban Meyer should be the next head coach of Michigan State Football and explains why he believes the Lions need to contend for the Super Bowl this season.
2023-10-13
48 min
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The Spiro Avenue Show #95 - Adham Beydoun and Natalie Sparbeck
Adham Beydoun, host of "The Adham Beydoun Show", and Lions Superfan Natalie Sparbeck join the Spiro Avenue show to discuss the Lions' brutal loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Dan Campbell's decision making, the MSU Football coaching search, and more!
2023-09-22
2h 13
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The Spiro Avenue Show #94 - Graham Couch
Graham Couch is a columnist and reporter that covers Michigan State athletics for the Lansing State Journal. He joins Justin on the eve of the Michigan State Football season to preview the 2023 Spartans and more.
2023-09-01
1h 18
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The Spiro Avenue Show #93 - Scott Burnstein
Scott Burnstein is a organized crime journalist and author. He joins Spiro Avenue to talk about the real-life characters and stories behind two Martin Scorsese masterpieces: "Goodfellas" and "Casino".
2023-08-25
2h 42
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The Spiro Avenue Show #92 - Marvin Williams
Marvin Williams is the Lead Pastor of Trinity Church and an international speaker. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut to share his advice to MSU Football players and Mel Tucker as they embark on a new season among a sea of doubters.
2023-08-18
1h 20
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The Spiro Avenue Show #91 - Natalie Kerwin
Natalie Kerwin is a reporter and host for Bally Sports Detroit. She makes her Spiro Avenue debut to discuss the hype surrounding the Detroit Lions, working in sports media as a woman, and more.
2023-08-11
1h 04
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MSU's Critical QB Decision, Lions Fans Light Me on Fire, and Scott Harris Disaster Class
Justin Spiro goes solo tonight to give his thoughts on MSU Football's critical QB decision, respond to the harsh Tweets he received on his Jameson Williams take, and vent about the Tigers' trade deadline disaster.
2023-08-04
41 min
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 90 - Natalie Sparbeck
Natalie Sparbeck is a Detroit Lions superfan. She makes her Spiro Avenue debut to discuss 2023 season expectations, whether the hype is warranted, Justin's concerns regarding Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more!
2023-07-28
1h 38
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What Exactly Are The Pistons Doing?
Justin Spiro gives his thoughts on the Pistons selecting Ausar Thompson with the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
2023-06-23
29 min
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The Spiro Avenue Show #84 - Justin Thind
Michigan State Reporter for 247Sports Justin Thind joins the show to talk about the surprising news of Michigan State Quarterback Payton Thorne and Wide Receiver Keon Coleman entering the transfer portal.
2023-05-01
1h 09
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The Spiro Avenue Show #83 - Justin Rogers
Justin Rogers is the Detroit Lions beat reporter for The Detroit News. He joins Justin to discuss the hype surrounding the 2023 Lions, Jalen Carter and the NFL Draft, Jared Goff, and more!
2023-04-14
1h 51
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The Spiro Avenue Show #72 - Justin Thind
Justin Thind reports on Michigan State Athletics for The Athletic and 247 Sports. He returns in-studio to review a crossroads period for MSU Football, the transfer portal, and life in “new media”.
2022-12-07
1h 27
The Spiro Avenue Show
The Spiro Avenue Show #65 - Justin Rose
Justin Rose is a 4x Emmy Award winner and the Founder of Rose Consulting. He makes his Avenue debut to discuss the early failures of Dan Campbell and the looming MSU/UM showdown.
2022-10-19
2h 21
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The Spiro Avenue Show #63 - Tony Paul
Tony Paul is a reporter for The Detroit News. He cuts the ribbon on the new Spiro Avenue studio with a Tigers season review and a look ahead to the Scott Harris era.
2022-09-30
1h 47
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The Spiro Avenue Show #55 - David Klein and Justin Thind
David Klein (Spartan Hoops) & Justin Thind (247 Sports) cover MSU Athletics. They join in-studio in the wake of Signing Day to grade Mel Tucker's class and check in on Tom Izzo's young team.
2021-12-17
2h 14
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The Spiro Avenue Show #47 - Anthony Broome
Anthony Broome covers The University of Michigan for "The Wolverine". He makes his 2nd appearance on Spiro Avenue to set the stage for a historical showdown between UM & MSU.
2021-10-26
1h 31
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The Spiro Avenue Show #45 - Becca Polanski
Becca Polanski (MA, TLLP) is a Mental Health Professional working in Michigan. She makes her Spiro Avenue debut to discuss working in the prison system to treat society's worst criminals.
2021-09-14
1h 41
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The Spiro Avenue Show #43 - Anthony Ianni
Anthony Ianni is a former Michigan State Basketball Player and National Motivational Speaker. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut to discuss "Centered", his new book on overcoming obstacles in life.
2021-09-03
2h 16
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The Spiro Avenue Show #42 - Justin Rogers
Justin Rogers is the Detroit Lions beat writer for The Detroit News. He joins in-studio on the eve of the Dan Campbell era in Detroit to discuss a new regime's efforts to finally turn the Lions around.
2021-08-26
2h 11
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The Spiro Avenue Show #41 - Tony Paul & Scott Anderson
Tony Paul is a reporter for The Detroit News. He joins to assess the quiet trade deadline in Detroit and the state of the Detroit Tigers rebuild. Scott Anderson (Spiro Avenue Contributor) also joins.
2021-08-02
1h 46
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The Spiro Avenue Show #40 - Omari Sanfoka II
Omari Sankofa II is the Detroit Pistons beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut following a historic NBA draft that landed Cade Cunningham in the Motor City.
2021-07-31
1h 10
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The Spiro Avenue Show #39 - Neal Ruhl
Neal Ruhl is the voice of the Oakland Grizzlies and Detroit City FC. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut on the eve of the NBA Draft to discuss the rumors surrounding the 1st overall pick and more.
2021-07-28
1h 39
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The Spiro Avenue Show #38 - John Wharton & James Gorman
John Wharton was the longtime trainer for the Detroit Red Wings, winning 3 Stanley Cups (1997, 1998, 2002). James Gorman is in town to baptize Justin's son and is a great guy.
2021-07-10
1h 57
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The Spiro Avenue Show #37 - Scott M. Burnstein
Scott M. Burnstein is a bestselling author and investigative journalist. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut to review the Phil Mickelson/Detroit News feud and the mafia story that sparked it.
2021-07-07
2h 08
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The Spiro Avenue Show #36 - Jim Costa
Jim Costa is an on-air talent for 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut to bask in the glory of the Detroit Pistons' lottery luck and what lies ahead for the Detroit Tigers.
2021-06-29
1h 14
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The Spiro Avenue Show #35 - Nick Baumgardner
Nick Baumgardner is a Senior Columnist for The Athletic Detroit. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut to discuss the large task ahead for Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and much more!
2021-06-09
1h 32
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The Spiro Avenue Show #33 - Connor Muldowney and Matt Sheehan
Connor Muldowney (Spartan Avenue) & Matt Sheehan (Locked on Spartans) make their Spiro Avenue debuts to talk Mel Tucker's big moves and the future of Tom Izzo's basketball program.
2021-06-04
1h 33
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The Spiro Avenue Show #31 - Justin Thind
Justin Thind is a reporter for 247 Sports and CBS Sports. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut in-studio to examine the Emoni Bates decommitment, Mel Tucker's robust recruiting strategy, and more!
2021-05-12
1h 20
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The Spiro Avenue Show #29 - Kory Woods
Kory Woods is co-host of "The Morning Woodward Show" on the fledgling Woodward Sports Network. He joins in-studio to argue with host Justin Spiro, whom he disagrees with on everything.
2021-04-23
1h 28
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The Spiro Avenue Show #28 - Chris Castellani
Chris Castellani is the host of "Locked on Tigers", a show covering the Detroit Tigers. He joins in-studio to discuss the state of the team's rebuild, marquee free agents, and much more
2021-04-18
1h 30
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The Spiro Avenue Show #27 - Dave Birkett
Dave Birkett is the Detroit Lions beat writer for The Detroit Free Press. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut to examine the new era of Lions football and the crucial decision looming at the NFL draft.
2021-04-11
1h 04
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The Spiro Avenue Show #26 - Evan Petzold
Evan Petzold is the Detroit Tigers beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut in-studio to explore the state of the Detroit Tigers' rebuild and what the future holds.
2021-04-03
1h 22
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The Spiro Avenue Show #25 - Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson is a multi-time fantasy sports champion with a sordid dating history. He joins us in-studio to discuss the direction of the Detroit Tigers, Meathead Dan Campbell, and much more!
2021-04-02
1h 22
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The Spiro Avenue Show #24 - Matt Schoch
Matt Schoch is a reporter for Play Michigan, an outlet covering sports gambling. He is also the producer of "Ypsi's Emoni", a documentary covering high school phenom Emoni Bates.
2021-03-24
1h 11
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The Spiro Avenue Show #23 - David Klein
David Klein is the Founder & CEO of "Spartan Hoops", an outlet covering Michigan State Basketball. He returns to the studio with March Madness on the horizon.
2021-03-17
1h 29
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The Spiro Avenue Show #22 - Darren McCarty
Darren McCarty is a 4-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Detroit Red Wings. He joins in-studio to discuss his legendary career and a whirlwind life that landed him back in Michigan.
2021-02-17
1h 39
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The Spiro Avenue Show #21 - Colton Pouncy
Colton Pouncy covers Michigan State Football for The Athletic. He joins in-studio to discuss Year 1 of the Mel Tucker Era, a disappointing (?) signing day for MSU, and what lies ahead.
2021-02-10
59 min
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The Spiro Avenue Show #20 - Tony Paul
Tony Paul is a sports reporter for The Detroit News. He returns in-studio to tackle a new era of Detroit Tigers baseball.
2021-02-06
1h 18
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The Spiro Avenue Show #19 - Sam "Stick" Day
Sam "Stick" Day is the founder of the "Woodward Sports Network", an all-digital sports platform in Michigan. He joins to discuss the new direction of the media and his Detroit Lions.
2021-01-20
1h 17
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The Spiro Avenue Show #18 - Kyle Meinke
Kyle Meinke is the Detroit Lions Beat Writer for MLive. He joins to discuss the Lions' wide ranging search for a new Head Coach & General Manager, as well as what it's like to cover a historically bad organization.
2021-01-13
1h 46
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The Spiro Avenue Show #17 - Max Bultman
Max Bultman is the Detroit Red Wings Beat Writer for "The Athletic". He joins on the eve of a new season to discuss a pivotal year in Detroit's rebuild and the path toward Stanley Cup contention.
2021-01-12
1h 02
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The Spiro Avenue Show #16 -Adham Beydoun
Adham Beydoun is the producer of "Morning Woodward" on the new "Woodward Sports Network". He joins in-studio to debate the future of Matthew Stafford and the flailing Detroit Lions
2020-12-30
1h 36
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The Spiro Avenue Show #15 - James Edwards III
James Edwards III is the Detroit Pistons Beat Writer for The Athletic Detroit. He joins in-studio on the eve of a new NBA season to explore the overhauled Pistons roster and what lies ahead in '21.
2020-12-27
1h 34
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The Spiro Avenue Show #14 - Tara Stafford
Known as "The First Lady of Michigan State", Tara Stafford has one of the most popular Twitter accounts in Spartan Nation. She joins the show to discus Mel Tucker, Tom Izzo, and much more!
2020-12-19
1h 24
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The Spiro Avenue Show #13 - Michael Stone, 97.1 The Ticket
Detroit radio legend Michael "Stoney" Stone joins in-studio to explore the plague of "access journalism" in media, the flailing Detroit Lions, and Justin's history of being a jerk on Twitter.
2020-12-11
1h 52
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The Spiro Avenue Show #12- Anthony Broome , SB Nation
Anthony Broome of SB Nation visits in studio to discuss the failing marriage between Michigan Football and Jim Harbaugh.
2020-12-09
1h 13
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The Spiro Avenue Show #11 - Andy Isaac, UPROXX Media
Andy Isaac joins in-studio to discuss being a tortured Lions fan, the end of "Quinntricia", with a touch of MSU & his culinary cult status in Metro Detroit.
2020-12-04
1h 30
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Spiro Avenue Show #10 - MSU Trustee Brian Mosallam On Dantonio’s Legacy, Fickell, & Nassar
Brian Mosallam is on the Board of Trustees at Michigan State University, who is also running for re-election this fall. He is also a former Spartan football player and alumnus. In this episode, Mosallam talks about Mark Dantonio's untimely departure and the dramatic head coaching search in East Lansing that occurred in early 2020. Brian also reveals his thoughts on the Larry Nassar scandal at Michigan State University in 2018, what went on, and how Michigan State University put steps in place to prevent such a disaster again.
2020-09-29
1h 42
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Spiro Avenue Show #9 - Chad Livengood
Chad Livengood is the Senior Editor for Crain's Detroit Business, Crain's Detroit Business, which serves Southeast Michigan’s business community with pertinent news and information on health care, banking/finance, sports, manufacturing, government/public policy, and more. Chad covers state and local politics and government, and is considered one of the best journalists in Michigan. In Episode 9, He and Justin discuss Covid-19, how Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her staff have handled the crisis, and what she could have done better and worse. The two also revisit the utterly failed District Detroit Project that was proposed by Businessman Chris Ilitch back in...
2020-09-24
1h 19
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Spiro Avenue Show #8 - Nick Sheehan
Nick Sheehan is a producer for "The Ben Shapiro Show," which is one of the most popular and polarizing U.S. political shows across all digital platforms. The Daily Wire, co-owned by Shapiro, has over 2.75 million subscribers on YouTube and is currently ranked 7th on the Apple Podcasts charts for U.S. podcasts. Sheehan is a Michigan native and University of Michigan alumnus, graduating with a B.A. in Film/Cinema/Video Studies. In this episode, he talks about working with Ben Shapiro, how he is off camera, the current hostile U.S. political climate, his personal political leanings, 2020 and 2024...
2020-09-15
2h 09
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Spiro Avenue Show #7 - Justin Rogers
Justin Rogers has been covering the Detroit Lions since 2011. Since 2016, he has been the Lions beat writer for the Detroit News. Rogers is known for his objective, honest, and accurate reporting, and has great understand of what it means to be a true journalist in the era of fake and biased news. In episode 7, he sits down with Host Justin Spiro to talk about the 2020 expectations of Patricia and Quinn from ownership, the Ford's real relationship with the media and the outlook on the Lions' run game. He and Justin also have a great discussion on reporters and journalists publicizing...
2020-09-11
1h 50
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Spiro Avenue Show #6 - Chris Castellani
Chris Castellani has become notorious on Twitter for his insightful, witty and entertaining videos regarding the Detroit Tigers and Major League Baseball, boasting over 17,000 followers. He is also host for the "Locked on Tigers" podcast, providing in depth, unbiased coverage on the team. He is also a fan of cinema, providing reaction videos to trailers and movie reviews on his YouTube channel. In this episode, Host Justin Spiro and him discuss the current state of the Detroit Tigers, their future outlook as an organization, Jim Harbaugh, Michigan Football, the most overrated movie ever, Chris's celebrity crush and more!
2020-09-11
1h 28
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Spiro Avenue Show #5 - John Wharton
John Wharton is the former head athletic trainer for the Detroit Red Wings and was regarded as one of the best in the business during his tenure from 1990 to 2002. He was a part of the Red Wings dynasty that won 3 Stanley Cups in '97, '98, and '02. During his conversation with Host Justin Spiro, Wharton goes through memory lane and gives some fantastic inside stories about his time with the team, Scotty Bowman's fight with Mark Crawford, how the team reacted to 9/11, and more!
2020-09-11
1h 50
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Spiro Avenue Show #4 - David Klein
Michigan State Basketball Writer David Klein stops by the studio to talk about new MSU transfer Joey Hauser, Rocket Watts, Tom Izzo and more! Visit David's in-depth coverage of the Spartans here: https://spartanhoops.com/
2020-09-11
52 min
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Spiro Avenue Show #3 - Tony Paul
Tony Paul is a veteran sports writer and has been writing at The Detroit News for the past 12 years. In this episode, Host Justin Spiro chop it up about Al Avila's extension, Thom Brennaman's use of a homophobic slur, his thoughts on the Pistons, and more!
2020-09-11
1h 07
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Spiro Avenue Show #2 - Matt McQuaid
Matthew McQuaid is a professional basketball player who starred for Michigan State's Final Four team in 2019. In this episode, Host Justin Spiro asks him about playing pro ball, the best Spartan he played with, Tom Izzo, and more!
2020-09-11
34 min
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Spiro Avenue Show #1 - Mike Sullivan
Former 97.1 The Ticket Producer Mike Sullivan sits down with Justin Spiro to talk about the state of Detroit sports, the politicization of sports, his time on the Mike Valenti Show, and his new venture with his company, Brand25 Media.
2020-09-11
34 min
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Spiro Avenue Archives #27 - The Lions Draft, Chris Ilitch and MSU Football is HOT
The Lions should bite the bullet and draft Tua, Chris Ilitch is making more promises, & MSU Football is poaching dudes.
2020-02-29
31 min
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Spiro Avenue Archives #26 - The Wings Go Full Tank, Athanasiou, & It's Always Sunny in Lakeland
Justin Spiro cheers the tear down of the Red Wings, shreds Helene St. James for stabbing Athanasiou in the back, & laughs at the lapdog Tigers beat writers.
2020-02-25
18 min
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Spiro Avenue Archives #25 - MSU Basketball is Soft, Beilein Flops, and Trade Slay
Justin Spiro laments the soft basketball team at MSU, hits on the John Beilein NBA flop, and much more!
2020-02-18
25 min
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Spiro Avenue Archives #24 - Mel Tucker Saves Michigan State
Mel Tucker saves the floundering MSU football program & fans of the Detroit Tigers are predictably dumb about the upcoming MLB Draft.
2020-02-13
18 min
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Spiro Avenue Archives #23 - East Lansing is Burning: The Luke Fickell Nightmare
Spiro Avenue Archives #23 - East Lansing is Burning: The Luke Fickell Nightmare by Justin Spiro
2020-02-11
41 min
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Spiro Avenue Archives #22 - Darien Harris (Spartans & B1G Season Preview)
Former Michigan State Linebacker Damien Harris joins us to talk about the mysterious MSU offense, why Ann Arbor was an easy place to play on the road, and his faith that the Spartans can win the Big Ten. MSU Superfan Scott Anderson also joined in-studio.
2019-08-29
44 min
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Spiro Avenue Archives #21 - Chris Castellani (The Chase for 120 Losses)
Chris Castellani joins the show to discuss the current state of the Detroit Tigers and their chase for a 120-loss season (1:51)... Will 2019 be the end of Mark Dantonio & Jim Harbaugh? (43:35)...The embarrassing "Detroit Patriots" of Matt Patricia. (56:40)...The overblown Jim Harbaugh/Urban Meyer spat.(1:11:30)
2019-07-28
1h 22
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Spiro Avenue Archives #20 - Rod Beard
Detroit Pistons beat writer Rod Beard (The Detroit News) joins us in studio to discuss the aimless Detroit Pistons, why he hates the idea of tanking, and dealing with Twitter trolls.
2019-05-09
54 min
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Spiro Avenue Archives #19 - Chris Castellani (Michigan vs. MSU Preview)
Justin Spiro brings in diehard Michigan fan Chris Castellani to preview "The Rematch" at Breslin Center. Next, former Michigan basketball player Anthony Wright joins the program to discuss what MSU Week looks like for a player, what John Beilein will do to adjust, and explains why MSU is better off without Nick Ward.
2019-03-07
1h 07
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Spiro Avenue Archives #18 - James Edwards III
James Edwards III from The Athletic joins Spiro Avenue to discuss the Detroit Pistons' refusal to tank, the professionalism of Blake Griffin, and the fruitless Tom Gores era. Also: Is Freep writer Anthony Fenech taking inappropriate freebies from the Detroit Tigers? Finally, we debut "Shed A Tear For Detroit", a Spiro Avenue exclusive song.
2019-02-01
1h 15
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Spiro Avenue Archives #17 - Eric Vincent and Sam Day
Spiro Avenue returns with a rollicking in-studio debate between Eric Vincent and Sam "Stick" Day. Who is to credit (or blame) for Donald Trump's election in 2016? How can the Democrats defeat him in 2020? And is the United States permanently divided? Tune in to hear a Trump lover and a Trump hater battle it out for the future of America.
2018-11-16
1h 30
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Spiro Avenue Archives #16 - Chris Frey and Gregg Henson
Intro/MSU Sexual Assault Scandal 0:00 - 9:00 Chris Frey 9:08 - 29:22 Gregg Henson 29:30 - 1:02:58 Things I Like (Mike Valenti Pistons Address) 1:03:02 - 1:05:43 Things I Don't Like (Hondo Carpenter MSU Tweet)1:05:48 - End
2018-01-29
1h 12
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Spiro Avenue Archives #15 - Anthony Wright
Intro/Graham Couch Hot Take 1:02 - 9:40 Anthony Wright on MSU Basketball, U of M football and basketball 9:50 - 45:57 Things I Do Like (Stan Van Gundy responds to Lavar Ball) 46:00 - 55:20 Things I Don't Like (Andre Drummond silencing the crowd while down 30 points) 55:21 - end
2018-01-09
1h 05
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Spiro Avenue Archives #14 - Justin Spiro and Eric Vincent
Intro 0:00 - 2:54 Ken Holland Likely Retiring 2:55 - 12:14 Jim Caldwell Firing 12:22 - 22:55 Things I Like (Matt Patricia Rumors) 23:01 - 33:06 Things I Don't Like (Luke Kennard over Donovan Mitchell)33:09 - End
2017-12-31
51 min
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Spiro Avenue Archives #13 - Mike Barwis
Strength and Conditioning guru Mike Barwis takes us behind the scenes of Michigan's "Rich Rod" era and the Free Press investigation of the football program.
2017-10-13
56 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #12 - Chris Castellani and James Gorman
Who should the next Tigers manager be? And ridiculous war stories from baseball road trips.
2017-09-30
1h 04
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #11 - Ryan Schuiling and Justin Rogers
Were the last 10 years of Tigers Baseball really that good? And will the Lions be ANY good?
2017-09-08
58 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Episode #10 - Roger Stone
Famed political consultant Roger Stone joins the show to discuss his career in politics, what it is like to work for Donald Trump, who really killed JFK, and the Antifa vs. Alt-Right war.
2017-08-24
57 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #9 - Chad Livengood And Steve Neavling
Justin sits down in studio with Steve Neavling and Chad Livengood to discuss the current state of Detroit and what it takes to be a good journalist.
2017-08-08
1h 21
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #8 - Tony Paul
Justin breaks down the Tiger's moves at the trade deadline. Later, Tony Paul of the Detroit News gives his thoughts on the trades and the future of the Tigers organization.
2017-08-01
45 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #7 - Durrell Summers
Justin tackles the Jermaine Edmondson and Draymond Green legal situation. Durrell Summers joins the podcast to discuss his career at Michigan State and critics of his difficult senior season.
2017-07-30
47 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #6 - Justin Rogers And Darien Harris
Justin Spiro goes in-depth with Justin Rogers about the Detroit Lions and working as the beat writer for the Detroit News. Later, Darien Harris joins the show to talk to Justin about his experiences as a captain at MSU and the current state of the Spartan football team.
2017-07-27
1h 10
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #5 - John Wharton and Craig Custance
Justin Spiro sat down in studio with former Red Wings trainer John Wharton who served as the teams trainer from 1990-2002. Craig Custance also joins the show to talk about the new Detroit publication 'The Athletic'.
2017-07-20
1h 37
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #4 - Anthony Wright
Justin Spiro sits down in studio with former University of Michigan Basketball player Anthony Wright. They discuss the current state of Michigan Hoops, what the future holds for them, and Kevin Durant stories. After, former Michigan Standout and current Columbus Blue Jacket, Jack Johnson joins Justin on the phone to talk about Redwings, Wolverines, and his famous athlete family.
2017-07-14
1h 22
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #3 - Chris Castellani
Justin Spiro and Chris Castellini talk about the 2017 Detroit Tigers. Justin Spiro goes over his winners and losers for the week.
2017-07-11
51 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #2 - Ryan Shuiling
Host Justin Spiro tackles the Avery Bradley trade and the future of the Detroit Pistons. Also, Ryan Schuiling of the Team 92.1 FM Lansing joins the program to discuss the Pistons and the future of Michigan State football.
2017-07-08
52 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
Spiro Avenue Archives #1 - The Debut
Justin Spiro debuts his new show with hits on the Chris Ilitch/Tigers ownership situation, Ken Holland's flawed vision, and the best and worst of the Detroit media this week.
2017-07-04
32 min