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The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Keith Gave returnsDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week, our guest is a long-time friend of the show: Author and former Detroit Free Press beat writer Keith Gave. Keith returns to discuss all things Detroit Red Wings, including the late-season collapse that sent the franchise back into the draft lottery for a ninth consecutive year, team captain Dylan Larkin voicing his disappointment regarding the organization not making a major moveat the trade deadline, GM Steve Yzerman's response to Larkin in what was a somewhat contentious end-of-season press co...2025-05-062h 10
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Pistons and NBA playoff preview with Siddy HallDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! With the Detroit Pistons having clinched (at worst) the sixth playoff seed in the Eastern Conference, we think it's a great time to preview the playoffs with our favorite NBA stats guru, Siddy Hall. We also talk ethical hoopers vs foul merchants, who wins the league MVP and coach of the year, and Siddy has another Pistons quiz! In the second half of the show, we dive into the latest in Detroit sports. Topics include: Detroit T...2025-04-082h 24
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - EMU head football coach Chris CreightonDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week Eastern Michigan University Eagles head football coach Chris Creighton joins the show to discuss all things EMU and MAC football. Coach talks about building his team for the 2025 season, spring practice and the spring game, and how college football has changed in the era of the transfer portal and NIL. In the second half of the show, we run the gamut of Detroit sports. Topics include: Shaq embarrassed himself by showing just how little he...2025-03-252h 17
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - F Ben JohnsonDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week The Knee Jerks discuss all four Detroit teams, Topics include: The Detroit Red Wings are dealing with their third consecutive March swoon, losing five straight games. The Ides of March, indeed. The Wings will need at least 95 points to make the post season. It ain't happening. GM Steve Yzerman made one trade deadline deal, which was little more than shuffling deck chairs. Yzerman drafts well, but his roster construction is greatly lacking. As i...2025-03-112h 04
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Siddy HallDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we talk all things hoops with our favorite NBA stats guru, Siddy Hall. As he NBA All-Star break is this weekend and the Pistons currently reside in playoff position, it's a great time to discuss Cade Cunningham's breakout, All-Star season, which Pistons are making the biggest impact, a wild trade deadline that included the blockbuster Luka Dončić – Anthony Davis deal, huge trades of the past and an NBA/Pistons history quiz. In the second half of the...2025-02-122h 07
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Bob PageDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back a long time friend of the show - legendary Detroit and New York City sports commentator Bob Page. We discuss the latest in Detroit sports with Bob, including the Detroit Lions' disappointing playoff flame out, the Detroit Red Wings resurgence under new coach Todd McLellan, Cade Cunningham leading the Pistons back into relevance, and debate just what in the hell is going on with the New York football teams. In the second half of the sh...2025-01-281h 57
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - The airing of grievancesThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Bill Morris, author of "The Lions Finally Roar"Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! We're back from holiday hiatus with a special guest - Bill Morris, author of "The Lions Finally Roar: The Ford Family, the Detroit Lions and the Road to Redemption in the N.F.L" "The Lions Finally Roar," recounts the roller coaster history of the Detroit Lions of the NFL, from their last championship in 1957 to coming within an eyelash of their first Super Bowl. Bill is a veteran journalist and author of the critically acclaimed novels "Motor City Burning," "A...2025-01-142h 13
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - The airing of grievancesDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! Unfortunately, we had to reschedule our special guest, Bob Page. Bob will return to the show very, very soon. But there is more than enough going on in Detroit sports to give us a jam packed episode. This week's topics include: The 12-2 Detroit Lions not only lost to the Bills in a 48-42 shootout, but are now in dire injury straits. The Lions lost 3 more starters to season-ending injuries against the Bills. W...2024-12-172h 02
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big Alhe Knee Jerks Podcast - Day and Eberflus make Detroit's weekendDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we discuss all things Detroit sports. Topics include: The 11-1 Detroit Lions have won 10 consecutive games despite their defense being ravaged by injury. But the Vikings, Eagles and Packers are nipping at the Lions' heels, as all refuse to lose. The Lions finally ended their Thanksgiving losing steak, much helped by coaching malpractice and clock butchery committed by the now fired Bears HC Matt Eberflus. Jameson Williams continues to do Jamo things, both good...2024-12-032h 15
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Author Keith GaveDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back an old friend of the podcast, Keith Gave. Keith is a former Detroit Red Wings beat writer for the Detroit Free Press and an author of several books about hockey. With the Red Wings off to a VERY disappointing start, fans becoming more and more impatient with the Yzerplan, and the seat of head coach Derek Lalonde getting hotter by the day, we have plenty of discussion fodder. Keith Gave's author's page at Amazon 2024-11-192h 09
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - NBA Stats Guru Siddy HallDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week welcome back our NBA stats guru Siddy Hall. Along with touching on the Detroit Pistons slow start to the season, we'll also discuss how NBA has changed from the 70s and 80s and compare that to today. In the second half of the show we'll talk about two teams on moving in different directions - the 7-1 Detroit Lions, winners of 6 straight, and the struggling to stay at .500 Detroit Red Wings. We also play Greg's B...2024-11-052h 14
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Comedian John WingDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! Our returning special guest this week is John Wing, a Canadian stand-up comedian, podcaster and author who also has opinions on Detroit and Toronto sports. John has appeared on The Tonight Show and America's Got Talent, written several books and hosts a podcast called The Bad Piano Player, which is an exploration of American popular music from 1900 to 1960. John on Twitter/X The Bad Piano Player Podcast In the second half of the show we discuss...2024-10-222h 10
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Tigers late season run + historic collaspes = playoffs?Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week's topics include: The Detroit Tigers historic late season run has them on the verge of making the playoffs, which was a pipe dream 6 weeks ago. The Tigers' bullpen has been lights out, but lacks an arm that misses bats. To fix that, top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe (MLBs #6 overall prospect who posted 9.9 K/9 at AA Erie) has been called up to pitch out of the pen. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell sells his...2024-09-241h 52
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Ken Kal talks Red WingsDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! We're back from our summer vacation with special guest. Making his annual appearance is Detroit Red Wings radio play-by-play man Ken Kal. Ken joins us to discuss the Red Wings' off season, the current roster, preview the coming year and give us insight into the life as a professional broadcaster. It's always a fun and informative discussion when Ken joins the show! The second half of the show is all Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers talk. Topics include: ...2024-09-102h 08
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Max Effgen of Bitter Cup BaseballDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we dive further into the MLB player pension issues we discussed with Gary Cooper and Dave Mesrey, as Max Effgen of Bitter Cup Baseball joins the show. Max talks about his struggles to find, educate, publicize and help the 500 players who could easily be grandfathered into a partial MLB pension, how these players ended up in this situation thanks to the 1980 CBA, the labor laws involved and just how you can help spread the word about the Bitter...2024-07-162h 00
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - NBA stats guru Siddy Hall talks Detroit PistonsDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! With all the news the Detroit Pistons have made over the past several weeks, the time was right to bring back our NBA guru, Siddy Hall! Siddy gives us his thoughts on: Trajon Langdon and the Pistons' new front office. The hiring of new head coach JB Bickerstaff and shooting coach Fred Vinson. Blowing up the bottom of the roster while adding Tobias Harris in free agency and trading Quentin Grimes for Tim Hardaway Jr....2024-07-021h 38
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - June 18, 2024This week, The Knee Jerks Podcast with Eno, Nick and Big Al, discusses the weirdness that has defined the Detroit Pistons off season. We also talk about our frustrations with the Detroit Tigers and team president Scott Harris. As always, we also play Greg's birthday game and name our Jerk of the Week! Programming note: this is a barebones version of the show, with no intro, music or editing. Al is in northern Michigan, and we tried recording the episode with his limited bandwidth. The YouTube live stream is audio only as well. 2024-06-211h 43
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Conor Soblom of TrackMan BaseballDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome Connor Soblom, Western US Sales Manager at TrackMan Baseball, to the show. We discuss baseball analytics and how it affects the approach and methodology to pitching and hitting. Everything from spin rate and bat speed, to calling balls and strikes, and everything in between. We also delve into the different ways TrackMan technology is being used in all manner of athletics, at all levels, including football, softball, golf, and tennis. Connor on Twitter: @Connorsoblom TrackMan Baseball o...2024-05-231h 58
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big Alhe Knee Jerks Podcast - Gary Cooper's quest for an MLB pensionDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week journalist, author and long-time friend of the show Dave Mesery returns. He joins us to spread the word about former Atlanta Braves outfielder Gary Cooper, who is ONE DAY short of qualifying for an MLB pension. Gary also joins us from Georgia to discuss his major and minor league career, his advocacy for the 500 former big leaguers who were left out in the cold by the powerful MLBPA, and how a rain out essentially cost him a pension.2024-05-072h 20
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Author Keith Gave talks Detroit Red WingsDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome Keith Gave back to the show. Keith is a former Detroit Red Wings beat writer for the Free Press and the author of several hockey books, which can be found on Amazon. Keith joins us for a Red Wings season post mortem. We discuss the state of GM Steve Yzerman's Yzerplan and how the team narrowly missed the playoffs, what changes we could see on the roster, who stepped up during the failed playoff push and who...2024-04-232h 01
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Red Wings NEED to make the playoffsDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! Nick is off this week, so it's an old school show with Greg and Big Al talking all things Detroit sports. Topics include: After a horrific March, the Red Wings find themselves in dogfight with 3 other teams for the final wild card. If the season ended today, the Red Wings would be the playoff 8 seed. This franchise NEEDS to make the playoffs. The Wings have enough offense to win the wild card. Can't say the...2024-04-091h 11
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Author John J. Miller, "The Big Scrum"Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week, our special guest is John J. Miller, author of “The Big Scrum: How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football.” We discuss John's book, which takes a deep dive into the violent, nearly lawless days of late 19th century football and the public outcry which almost led to the sport being banned. But thanks to President Theodore Roosevelt’s intervention, who loved the sport, football was saved. That led to the creation of the NCAA, the innovation of the forward pass, a vital...2024-03-262h 21
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - EMU Head Football Coach Chris CreightonDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back an old friend of the show, EMU head football coach Chris Creighton. Coach joins us after the first day of spring practice to talk all things Eastern Michigan Eagles, including the status of the roster, the latest renovations to Rynearson Stadium and the soon to be christened "Maxx Crosby Field," the Creighton coaching tree (including new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, who was coach's first offensive coordinator at EMU) and the overall state of college f...2024-03-1233 min
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Joe Mullen had 500 goals?Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we cover the Detroit sports gamut - Red Wings, Pistons, Tigers and Lions. Topics include: It was a crazy night in Chicago as the return of Patrick Kane and his game winning OT goal overshadowed the jersey retirement of Chris Chelios. The Red Wings are are flying high, owners of a 5 game winning streak and well situated to not only make the playoffs, but actually make some post season noise. When does Patr...2024-02-272h 03
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - NBA stats guru Siddy Hall talks PistonsDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back our NBA stats guru Siddy Hall to discuss all things Pistons...as bad as they may be. Siddy opines on the record losing streak, the release of Killian Hayes, GM Troy Weaver's blowing up the roster to obtain a "bunch of guys" at the trade deadline, Monty Williams odd rotations which buried Jalen Ivey for far too long, and in general express genuine disappointment in the state of the team. Siddy also talks big picture N...2024-02-132h 07
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Has SOL been put to rest?Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! The Detroit Lions heartbreaking loss to the San Francisco 49ers and the resulting fallout dominates our discussion this week, for obvious reasons. We also touch on the latest news involving the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers and Michigan Wolverines. This week's topics include: The Lions found themselves 30 minutes away from their first Super Bowl appearance, going into the half up 24-7. Then...disaster. What in the HELL happened? Looking to blame someone or something? There's plenty to...2024-01-302h 11
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - RIP SIOLDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! If you are a fan of the National Champion Michigan Wolverines and playoff winning Detroit Lions, this past week featured the best football of your lifetime. So lets talk about it! Upcoming guests: January 30 will be a two for the price of one episode. One of our favorite guests, Eastern Michigan head football coach Chris Creighton, will join us to talk Eagles and MACtion. Our NBA stats guru Siddy Hall will also return on the 30 to discuss all things Detroit...2024-01-162h 23
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Decker reportedDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! We welcome the new year with a new episode of The Knee Jerks! Upcoming guests: Our NBA stats guru Siddy Hall joins us on 01/30. One of our favorite guests, Eastern Michigan head football coach Chris Creighton, is also on the schedule. This weeks topics include: The Detroit Lions clinched the NFC North and are in the playoffs! It's their first division title since winning the no longer in existence NFC Central in 1993. The Lions wer...2024-01-031h 57
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Sports Psychologist Mike MargoliesDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we take a deep dive into the mental part of sports as we interview sports psychologist Mike Margolies. Mike is the author of "The Athlete within You" and has been a practicing Sport Psychology Consultant for 40+ years, having trained people and athletes of all ages, including Olympians, professionals and amateur athletes in most sports. We learn how mental toughness is a learned skill and how mental training can turn a good athlete into an elite athlete. Mike also has a f...2023-12-202h 08
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - The RussysDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we cover the gamut in Detroit sports, discussing the Detroit Lions' Chicken Little fanbase, ask if the Detroit Pistons will ever win again, ponder where Patrick Kane fits in the Detroit Red Wings' Yzerplan, praise the Detroit Tigers for locking down AJ Hinch and determine if thinking both Florida State got screwed and Alabama deserved to be be in the college football playoff can be true at the same time. Our topics include: The Lions keep w...2023-12-062h 06
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Keith Gave and Siddy HallDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! We'd like to apologize for the longer than expected hiatus. As it tends to do, life got in the way. But The Knee Jerks are back with a jam packed episode featuring two guests. Our first guest is author Keith Gave, retired Detroit Red Wings beat writer and columnist for the Detroit Free Press. In a wide raging discussion, Keith talks about his days on the Wings beat, going from bottom feeders to winning the Stanley Cup. We l...2023-11-222h 02
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Stuffing the stat sheetDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! Between the Lions' fast start, the Tigers and Miguel Cabrera playing out the string and the latest on the Yzerplan, there's plenty on this weeks agenda. First, a programming note: The Jerks will be on a short hiatus, as Al will be out of town. But we'll be back on Tuesday, October 24 with special guest Keith Gave. Keith is a former Red Wings beat writer for the Free Press turned author. On November 7, our NBA Stats Guru, Siddy Hall, returns t...2023-09-271h 52
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Asterisk?Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! It's a threesome this week (Greg's words) as Eno, Nick and Big Al talk the latest in Detroit sports. Two topics dominated, which we cover in-depth. This week we discuss: Tuck is no longer comin'. Michigan State suspended head football coach Mel Tucker without pay while MSU investigates allegations that he sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor and activist well known for advocating for victims of assault and taking to college athletes. The details are, to put it m...2023-09-121h 44
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Big 3, Big 4, or Big Anything?Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! Greg is back from his tour of the state of Michigan. So the three headed monster known as The Knee Jerks are back in full force to discuss the latest in Detroit sports. One programming note - The Knee Jerks Podcast is back to recording twice a month, with a new show released every other Tuesday night. This week our topics include: With the emergence of Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter and now Parker Meadows, th...2023-08-302h 03
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast- Mea culpas and scapegoatsDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! Greg is happily on vacation wandering throughout the state of Michigan in his RV, so Nick and Al pardner up for hot topics, tangents, and the Jerk of the Week. Greg will be back in two weeks! This week our topics include: Recently traded Michael Lorenzen throws a no-hitter for the Phillies. All you can do is laugh! RIP Jim Price. A semi-mea culpa for Miguel Cabrera in his final weeks as a Detroit...2023-08-172h 04
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlRed Wings season review with Ken KalDetroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! It's a new era of The Knee Jerks Podcast as Nick officially joins the show as the Third Jerk! This week our returning guest is Detroit Red Wings broadcaster Ken Kal. Ken joins us for his annual Red Wings season preview, discussing the Wings off season moves, updates us on his off season activities, and tells more stories about his longtime color man Paul Woods, one involving a ceiling tile! In the second half of the show, we co...2023-08-032h 07
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - 14th anniversary specialDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! We apologize for the extra long hiatus, but The Knee Jerks are back and celebrating 14 years of podcasting! Yes, 14 years! First off, our 3rd Jerk, Nick Milanovich, joins the festivities. We also welcome back two of our favorite and longest tenured guests, Bob Page and Ray Scott! Bob joins us to give his always pertinent thoughts on the Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, and Mets, with a grammar lesson thrown in! Follow Bob on Twitter @Bo...2023-07-062h 27
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Worst case scenarioDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! In our last podcast before we celebrate our 14th anniversary as The Knee Jerks, we run the Detroit sports gamut. This week is all things Lions, Red Wings, Tigers and Pistons. You'll also get our real time reaction to the Pistons' worst case draft lottery scenario coming to fruition. This weeks topics include: The Lions 2023 draft class ignites a massive "positional value" debate within the media and fan base. The NFL's 2023 schedule gives the new look L...2023-05-171h 53
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - FIRE TROY WEAVER?After a month's hiatus due to Al's travels, Eno and Big Al are back spewing HAWT TAEKS on a new episode of The Knee Jerks Podcast. It's good to be back, and we very much appreciate your patience with our sometimes irregular schedule. For even more hot takes, subscribe to Greg's new Substack newsletter! Speaking of hot takes,we welcome back NBA Stats Guru Siddy Hall, who puts Pistons GM Troy Weaver on BLAST. Siddy comes in smoking hot, believing Dwane Casey should remain as head coach instead of being moved to the front office, while calling o...2023-04-202h 21
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Al Avila's final revengeDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Time to ring in spring with The Knee Jerks on The Knee Jerks Podcast! There's no guest this week, but there's plenty of Lions and Tigers news to discuss. Programming note: We're going on a short hiatus, as Big Al will be out of town in early April. The next episode of The Knee Jerks Podcast will be on Tuesday, April 18th. Joining us will be our NBA stats guru, Siddy Hall. On Tuesday, May 2nd, another old friend of...2023-03-222h 03
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Cracks in the Yzerplan?Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! It's all Knee Jerks on The Knee Jerks Podcast! No guest, but we do have a ton of Detroit Red Wings discussion on the docket. This week's topics include: Steve Yzerman had a busy, busy, busy trade deadline. He signed three players to new deals, while shipping four others out of town for draft capital. Yzerman admitted this year's Red Wings were not going to be a playoff team. His plan all along was to sell...2023-03-082h 03
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Bob PageDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcomed back one of the oldest friends of the show, legendary broadcaster Bob Page. Now enjoying life in Florida, Bob spent decades working in TV, radio, and podcasting, both in Detroit and New York City. We had a wide ranging discussion with Bob, covering the mass shooting at Michigan State and the fallout from another senseless tragedy, the state of the MSU basketball program and Tom Izzo, the Red Wings on the playoff bubble as they near...2023-02-222h 03
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast- The Knee Jerks Podcast 02/07/23 - EMU Eagles Head Football Coach Chris CreightonDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week our special guest is a friend of the show and also the head football coach of the Eastern Michigan University Eagles, Chris Creighton. The 2022 season was an excellent one for Chris and EMU - 9-4 record, a road victory over Arizona St, tied Toledo for the MAC West Division title, and a win over San Jose St in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Chris looks back on the season and EMU's first bowl game win since 1987. Coach also...2023-02-082h 02
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Pistons talk with Siddy HallDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Big Al has returned to Michigan after spending 2 weeks playing cards in a Florida retirement community. Which means The Knee Jerks Podcast is back after a month-long hiatus. Our first guest in 2023 is an old friend - NBA stats guru Siddy Hall. As the NBA season reaches the halfway mark, Siddy gives us his thoughts on the Pistons' season long struggles while also finding some positives, makes a case for Dwayne Casey being the best coach for the current situation...2023-01-252h 17
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Don't say "Be patient" to a Detroit sports fanDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Our Christmas gift to you is a new episode The Knee Jerks Podcast! This week we go around the horn and cover all four Detroit teams - Lions, Pistons, Tigers and Red Wings, with a little college football thrown in. We have one programming note. We won't ring in 2023 until Tuesday, January 24th as Al will be out of town. This week's topics include: The Lions reverted to their SOL persona at the worst possible time...2022-12-282h 01
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - PLAYOFFS?Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week, Greg returns from his hiatus and is ready to start airing his grievances! This week's topics include: Playoffs? Thanks to a 5-1 tear, the post season may still be a longshot, but is no longer out of the Lions' realm of possibility. In 2 months, head coach Dan Campbell has gone from a kneecap biting meathead needing a vote of confidence from Sheila Ford Hamp to being considered crazy like a fox, receiving mea culpas...2022-12-162h 08
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Moral victories are for losersDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Greg remains on hiatus from the podcast for personal reasons. He's fine and on track to return in 2 weeks. So once again we've brought in our top pinch hitter off the bench. Joining The Knee Jerks Podcast from the Pacific Northwest is long-time Detroit sports fan Nick Milanovich. Click here to follow Nick on Twitter This week's topics include: Overriding Dan Campbell’s questionable end of half and game clock management, and the controversial fail...2022-11-302h 03
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Fixing the TigersDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Greg is on hiatus from the podcast for personal reasons. He's doing OK and hopes to be back soon. But rather than put the show on a long-term hiatus, we've brought in a pinch hitter who may Wally Pipp Eno. Joining The Knee Jerks Podcast from the Pacific Northwest is long-time Detroit sports fan Nick Milanovich. Click here to follow Nick on Twitter This week's topics include: Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris sp...2022-11-162h 03
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - NBA Guru Siddy Hall - 2022-23 season previewDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back NBA stats guru Siddy Hall to the show for our 2022-23 NBA season preview. We talk all things Detroit Pistons as Siddy gives us his thoughts as to where the team's rebuild currently stands and tells us which teams to look out for in each conference. In the second half of the show, topics include: Red Wings have an encouraging start to the new season, taking 5 of a possible 6 points Despite...2022-10-191h 59
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Sportsopoly's Ron Matt talks Lions and the NFLDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week Ron Mott returns to the show to discuss his latest Sportsopoly column - Lovable losers: Lions on-brand more than ever Ron gives us his thoughts on the Lions' exciting, yet one again losing, season. We also cover who's good, who's bad and who's disappointing after four weeks of NFL play. Subscribe to the Sportsopoly newsletter @Sportsopoly on Twitter @RonMott on Twitter In the second half of the show, topics include: ...2022-10-052h 05
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - The Ike Blessitt Hamtramck Baseball ClassicDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back freelance journalist Dave Mesrey. Dave gives us an update on former Tiger Ike Blessitt and the upcoming Second Annual Ike Blessitt Hamtramck Baseball Classic. Scheduled for October 2nd at Hamtramck Stadium, the event is a daytime doubleheader at Norman "Turkey" Stearnes Field featuring four teams composed of Ike's Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp alumni and players from the Detroit Men's Senior Baseball League. A portion of the event's proceeds will benefit the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy and t...2022-09-211h 59
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Bob Page orders you off his lawnDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Legendary Detroit and NYC broadcaster Bob Page is always welcome on the show. He returns this week for a victory lap, having predicted Detroit Tigers' GM Al Avila would be given the ziggy before the end of the season. We didn't think it would happen, but as usual, Bob was proven right. We also discuss with Bob the current and future state of the Tigers and Detroit sports in general, get his thoughts on the Red Wings' off season and t...2022-08-261h 57
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Ken KalDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This is an episode we've been looking forward to for quite some time. This week Detroit Red Wings broadcaster Ken Kal joins the show to preview the coming NHL season and discuss Steve Yzerman's eventful summer full of trades, free agent signings, and the hiring of a new head coach. Follow Ken on Twitter: @KenKalDRW Topics in the second half of the show include: According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Tigers are open to...2022-07-271h 53
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - And so on and so forthDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! No guest this week, but on our upcoming July 26th episode, Red Wings radio broadcaster Ken Kal will visit. Ken will discuss the hiring of Derek Lalonde,, Steve Yzerman's recent trades and free agent signings and give us his thoughts on the coming season. This week our topics include: The Tigers turn a corner, winning 6 in a row. Then turn another corner, lose 4 straight and fall back to 15 games under .500. Tigers owner Chris Ilitch claims he's...2022-07-131h 53
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - NBA stats guru Siddy HallDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Thanks to Detroit Pistons GM Troy Weaver's penchant for fleecing other NBA teams, this weeks show is all hoops. To discuss the Pistons' out of the box off season maneuvering, we welcome back our own NBA insider/stats guru, Siddy Hall. Topics include: Before the draft, the Pistons traded Jerami Grant to the Trial Blazers for a 2025 1st round pick and a $20 salary cap exemption. The draft night, 3-team, extremely convoluted trade which led to the Pistons se...2022-06-301h 00
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Bob PageDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Detroit and New York City radio and TV sports broadcasting ledgend Bob Page is a long-time friend of the show. Bob returns to The Knee Jerks Podcast to discuss the latest with the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, including Steve Yzerman's head coaching search, the Tigers historically bad offense and who could end up as the scapegoat for what is shaping up to be an awful season. Bob also tells more tales from his past, not holding back when...2022-06-152h 04
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - 13th anniversay show with Ray Scott andc Siddy HallDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week The Knee Jerks Podcast celebrates 13 years of Greg and Al ranting about Detroit sports by bringing back one of our oldest friends and one of our newest. We open with a long-time friend of the show, former NBA/ABA player, front office exec, head coach and now published author, Ray Scott. Coach's new memoir, written by Ray with Charley Rosen, is available for preorder on Amazon: "The NBA in Black and White: The Memoir of a...2022-06-011h 31
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Sports photographer Greg ShamusDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back another old friend of the show - Getty photographer Greg Shamus. Greg has had an adventurous few years while shooting some of the biggest events in sports, including Super Bowl LVI and the 2022 Masters. Greg talks of dealing with the new normal of COVID protocols, shooting in empty stadiums and arenas with smaller crews and limited access. Greg also won The Masters media lottery this year, telling us what it was like to play 18 at...2022-05-181h 40
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlKnee Jerks Podcast - Former Detroit Tiger Ike BlessittDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome Ike Blessitt to the show. Ike played for the Detroit Tigers in 1972, and has a long history in the game at every level. Ike has battled through numerous hardships, including his being blackballed by MLB due to an incident with Billy Martin and dealing with baseball's institutional racism and unspoken racial quotas. But Ike has persevered and has a very interesting story to tell. Thanks go out to Dave Mesrey for his help in setting up the interview a...2022-05-041h 56
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks Podcast - Michael Schottey of The 33rd TeamDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome the return of a very old friend of the show - Micheal Schottey, head of content for The 33rd Team, a football think tank featuring contributions from NFL head coaches, GMs, and executives. Mike gives us his thoughts on the upcoming NFL Draft, along with insider info on players and team draft strategies. We plan on having Mike back in a few weeks to get his post-draft thoughts. In the second half of the show, Greg...2022-04-201h 55
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Matt Dery of Locked on LionsDetroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! An interview 13 years in the making, long-time Detroit sports broadcaster Matt Dery joins the show. After being a daily presence on Detroit sports radio for many, many years, Matt now hosts the Locked on Lions and Pistons Pod podcasts. Matt talks about his post radio life and has plenty to say about the Lions, Pistons and Tigers. In the second half of the show, Greg and Al discuss: A tale of the Tigers' two prize prospects - CF...2022-04-061h 50
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - A slap in the faceLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week's topics include: The QB carousel spun out of control over the past 2 weeks, giving even more credence to the NFL being a QB first, last and always league. There are 32 NFL teams. There aren't 32 legitimate starting QBs, which leads to desperate teams doing desperate things. The Cleveland Browns went all in on a sex offender as their starting QB. Trading for Deshaun Watson was a slap in the face to their female fans...2022-03-232h 00
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Integrity of the game?Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week's topics include: Aaron Rodgers' new mega-deal with the Packers and the Seahawks trade of Russell Wilson to the Broncos for a king's ransom in draft capital is just more proof the NFL is a QB first, last and always league. Falcons wide out Calvin Ridley was suspended 1 year for gambling on NFL games. Can't piss off the NFL's partners in legalized betting. But try to kill a woman? That may get you 2 games off. God...2022-03-091h 47
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlJuwan Howard's trouble with the slapLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week's topics include: The Stat Guy, Siddy Hall, opens the show. He gives us his thoughts on Pistons' GM Troy Weaver's trade deadline moves - dealing for Marvin Bagley III while Jerami Grant remained a Piston. According to Stephen A. Smith, the NBA dunk contest was a “national atrocity.” Hyperbole? Yes. But are All-Star events also boring and badly broken? Yes. Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard was suspended for the remainder of the regular seaso...2022-02-231h 52
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Brian Flores blows up the Rooney RuleLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week it's all Eno and Big Al. Topics include: Lou Whitaker's number will be retired by the Tigers. It's long overdue. MLB owners refuse to act in good faith, request federal mediation despite refusing to negotiate with the MLBPA, who aren't buying their BS. Lions name a new offensive coordinator, as other coaches on staff interview around the NFL. Seeing Lions coaches in demand is a shock to the system. Fired Dolphins...2022-02-091h 46
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - The Stat Guy, Siddy HallLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week The Stat Guy, NBA guru Siddy Hall. joins the show. Siddy gives his thoughts on the current state of the Pistons rebuild, Jerami Grant at the trade deadline possibilities, Cade Cunningham and the rest of the team's young core, and gives us a few interesting pieces of stat trivia. The second half of the show includes: Lions fandom is divided on Matthew Stafford, and discussion has gone beyond exhausting. Much like politics, the talk has g...2022-01-261h 52
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Ron Mott of SportopolyLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome a special guest, Ron Mott Ron, formerly a regular contributor to Today, NBC Nightly News, and MSNBC, now runs a passion project, the sports newsletter SPORTSOPOLY. In a wide ranging discussion, Ron talks about his past as a broadcast journalist, the future of journalism, his pivot to writing a sports newsletter, and gives his thoughts on COVID's affect on sports, the college football playoffs, the huge influx of money seen by the NCAA and NIL rights. 2022-01-122h 08
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - What happened to the dungeon of doom?Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! The year may be coming to an end, but The Knee Jerks will go on and on, covering all things Detroit sports. This week's topics include: Everyone and everything, especially sports, have been adversely affected by the omicron COVID variant. The NHL has been far more cautious compared to the NFL and NBA, who are trying to power thru their seasons, even if it means seeing a worse product As for college football, it's COVID chaos. A...2021-12-292h 00
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Turkey Day debacleLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! We're back after a short pre-holiday hiatus with the Tigers, Lions and college football on an overstuffed menu. This week's topics include: Tigers fans wanted free agent Carlos Correa as their new shortstop. But the Tigers didn’t want to pay Correa's 10yr/$300M plus price tag, so the fans get Javier Baez for 6yr/$140M instead. Despite the numerous red flags (he's an undisciplined free swinger with an alarming K rate, refuses to take a walk, an...2021-12-012h 09
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - 0-17 is on the menuLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! With an 0-17 season a distinct possibility, this week's podcast is Detroit Lions-centric, with a little Red Wings, Pistons and Tigers thrown in the mix, This week's topics include: The Lions are 0-8 at the bye, ,and 0-17 is now on the menu. Dan Campbell butchers clock management, admits he was out coached against the Eagles Jared Goff "leads" what may be the worst Lions' QB room in a generation Chris Spielman speaks during his Ring...2021-11-031h 54
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Siddy Hall, NBA stats guruLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week has a heavy hoops slant as The Knee Jerks are joined by NBA super fan and stats guru Siddy Hall for a Pistons preview. We talk advanced metrics, Troy Weaver's pluses and minuses as a GM, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Jerami Grant's usage, the NBA past and present, amongst other hoops topics. The second half of the show includes: Two weeks of Dan Campbell wearing emotions on his sleeve makes headlines Jared Goff has been below a...2021-10-202h 05
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - EMUs Chris CreightonLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back the head football coach for Eastern Michigan University, Chris Creighton. In a wide ranging discussion, Coach gives us his thoughts on the Eagles' season to this point, the performance of new QB Ben Bryant, working with the transfer portal, and new head basketball coach Stan Heath. In the second half of the show topics include: Tigers' season post mortem Singing the praises of AJ Hinch Tearing down the roster was easy. GM A...2021-10-062h 10
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - The Lions are who we thought they wereLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! As autumn is upon us, The Summer of The Knee Jerks comes to an end. As does the Detroit Lions season, thanks to their 0-2 start. This week features a ton of Lions discussion, with a little Detroit Tigers added as a palate cleanser. Topics include: To no one’s surprise, save for a segment of the fan base who were living in denial, the Lions have started the season 0-2. And will likely be 0-3 with the...2021-09-221h 24
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Ken KalLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! The Summer of The Knee Jerks was nearly derailed by life and Mother Nature, forcing us to miss a show. But we return with vengeance, featuring a very special guest - long time Detroit Red Wings play-by-play broadcaster Ken Kal. Ken previews the coming season and talks of the difficulties broadcasting hockey during a pandemic. The second half of the show includes: Miguel Cabrera finally joins the 500 home run club. You can respect the accomplishment, but not n...2021-09-091h 40
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - STOP IT!Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! The vaxxed and masked Summer of The Knee Jerks continues with talk of Chris Ilitch committing to spend real money in free agency, Cade Cunningham hype, Dan Campbell being the human embodiment of a Red Bull, the pissing match continues as Megatron and the Lions bicker more than Ralph and Alice Kramden and we have more anti-vax idiocy in the NFL, the latest coming from a former Sparty QB. This week's topics include: Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch on i...2021-08-111h 43
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Steve Yzerman preysLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! There's plenty to cover during this Summer of The Knee Jerks, including the NFL vs. anti-vaxxers (for once, we're actually rooting for the NFL), Steve Yzerman going HAM on the rest of the NHL, Texas and Oklahoma exit the BIG 12, turning it into a mid-major conference overnight, and the Tigers finding themselves in dangerous roster waters as the trade deadline looms. This week's topics include: NFL goes all in on heavy restrictions on those who aren't vaccinated and will i...2021-07-281h 55
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - High ceiling, low floorLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! We decided to take a little time off during our Summer of The Knee Jerks. Our short hiatus ends with a ton of Pistons and Tigers draft discussion. This week's topics include: This week's topics include: The Pistons tank worked! They own the 1st pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, and a possible generational player is available in guard Cade Cunningham. Troy Weaver has well earned his reputation for talent evaluation, and he reportedly has G-League gu...2021-07-141h 29
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Ray Scott on life and hoopsLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! It's the summer of The Knee Jerks, so we're bringing back our favorite guests! This week features the return of former Detroit Pistons player and head coach Ray Scott. The former NBA Coach of the Year has been working on a book (which should drop next fall) and has plenty on his mind when it comes to his life and relationships, social causes, how he helped to lay the groundwork for empowering today's NBA players, the ongoing NBA playoffs and most a...2021-06-162h 00The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - The return of Bob PageLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! It's the summer of The Knee Jerks, so we're bringing back our favorite guests! It's been far too long since we've had legendary Detroit and New York City broadcaster Bob Page on the show. Bob goes in-depth into the demise of No Filter Sports, the podcast he co-hosted along with Denny McClain and Eli Zaret, gives his unfiltered thoughts on the pandemic era of sports, the awfulness of the current Detroit sports and media scene, and living the good life in Pa...2021-06-021h 56
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Stan HeathLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome a special guest - Stan Heath, reigning NBA G-League coach of the year and new head men's basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University. In a wide ranging discussion, Stan talked about his past as a player, assistant and head coach at the mid-major and Power 5 level, including appearances in the NCAA tournament, what it was like running a G League team in midst of a pandemic while living in a bubble, and his plans for the upcoming s...2021-05-192h 04
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Draft lottery hatersLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: Since the mid-April sweep of the Astros, the Tigers are a dismal 2-15 with both the worst offense and overall record in MLB There is not a single bat on the current roster remotely capable of carrying the Tigers' offense Fans are upset with the lack of progress in the rebuild, quickly losing patience with GM Al Avila Not one p...2021-05-051h 56
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Underachiever for underachieverLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: GM Steve Yzerman makes Al eat his words about a quiet Red Wings trade deadline, dealing Anthony Mantha to the Capitals for a first-round pick in 2021, a second-round pick in 2022 and forwards Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik in a blockbuster trade Varna has much the same rep as Mantha - very skilled, but also an underachiever with a tendency to disappear for long stretches 2021-04-211h 39
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - BaddooLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: Tigers fans have a new cult hero in rookie Akil Baddoo. It's far too soon to say if Baddoo is an All-Star caliber player or just riding a hot streak as the next Chris Shelton, but we sure are enjoying the ride. There are signs the Tigers may have finally caught a break and found a Rule 5 diamond in the rough The Tigers...2021-04-081h 55
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Restoring, not rebuildingLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: The Detroit Lions will not franchise tag WR Kenny Golladay or DE Romeo Okwara, masking both unrestricted free agents The Lions' salary cap and future timeline just didn't match up with Golladay. As for Okwara, was his 10 sack season an outlier or is this what you can expect in years to come? Someone will bet it's the former, but it won't be the Lions2021-03-101h 10
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Saying inside words out loudLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: Gambling is becoming inseparable from sports media and pro leagues in ways we never would have expected. With sportsbooks and mobile apps now legal in Michigan, will we regret opening the gambling Pandora's Box? The Seattle Mariners (now ex) team president and CEO said the inside words about ownership malfeasance out loud, giving the MLBPA all kinds of ammo for their upcoming CBA negotiations. Fa...2021-02-241h 44
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Shelia gets itLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: After intervening everyone but Eno, the Detroit Lions hired Brad Holmes, Rams director of college scouting, as GM, and Saints assistant HC/TE coach Dan Campbell as head coach. Knee cap biting Campbell is no Matt Patricia...which is for the better We're no longer as worried the Lions have an inexperienced coach and GM combo thanks to some very experienced staff...2021-02-111h 51
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - If you haven’t been interviewed by the Lions, raise your handLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: As of recording, the Detroit Lions have conducted 6 head coach and 12 GM interviews. It's great the Lions have left no stone unturned in their search, But have they reached the point of diminishing returns and is it time to make a decision? The fan base does not want Marvin Lewis as head coach. But would it actually be a bad hire? The L...2021-01-131h 41
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - COVID and CoombsLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! The Detroit Lions are rocked by COVID-19 and controversy, and we're here for all of it! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: Interim head coach Darrell Bevell controversially fired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs for insubordination. Tom Brady's arm, Matthew Stafford's ankle and COVID-19 protocols combined to destroy a crippled Lions team in a nationally televised debacle of a loss to the Buccaneers. Tigers confirm they w...2020-12-301h 43
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Chris Speilman returnsLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Former Lions' All-Pro linebacker Chris Spielman joining Detroit's front office as a full-time special advisor headlines a jam packed show. Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: Spielman will have a say in Lions decision making, but how much power he wields remains to be seen Interim coach Darrell Bevell benefits from a dead cat bounce to beat the Bears, but Detroit's lack of talent on defense is badly exposed in a...2020-12-161h 52
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Patricia schadenfreudeLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! A crazy couple of weeks in Detroit sports has two teams blowing up the status quo, giving us plenty to discuss. Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: Two embarrassing losses lead to the Lions firing GM Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia, bringing the “Patriots of the Midwest" experiment to an inglorious end. It's going to be a long, tough rebuild, as Quinn mishandling of assets leaved the...2020-12-021h 38
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Think like a FordLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! We were forced to miss a show due to injury, but Greg's off the IR and we're back to talk Detroit sports! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: The Detroit Tigers don't overthink it, hire the consensus best manager on the market in AJ Hinch. Cue the moral pearl clutching from a small but vocal part of the fan base over his role in the Houston Astros' sign stealing scandal ...2020-11-181h 31
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Bad team beats worse teamLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! We're suffering from Lions ennui, but power thru regardless! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, topics for this show include: The Lions manhandled the Jaguars, as D'andre Swift had a breakout game and the defense was shockingly effective. One caveat - the Jags are an awful team in contention for the 1st overall pick. Was the Jags game a must-win for Matt Patricia? According to CBS's Jason La Conforna's Lions sources, a loss would...2020-10-211h 28
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - A lot of work to doLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! It's been an awful year, but we hope to take your mind off awful things by talking about awful Detroit sports!! Along with the Birthday Game and the Jerk of the Week, topics for this show include: The Red Wings plan to buyout Justin Abdelkader's long-tern deal. But what will Steve Yzerman do with the extra cap space? Could they take on a toxic contract with draft capital attached? Or is it just more money in Chris Illitch's pocket, as the...2020-10-071h 38
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Next Lions verse, same as the firstLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Our pandemic induced hiatus is over, and we have a lot to get off our respective chests! Along with our Jerk of the Week, topics for this show include: What did we do during lockdown? Unlike many, we were both lucky enough to stay safe at home, but it also turns out we didn't miss sports all that much. That does not bode well for the future of professional sports. For all the talk the 2020 Detroit Lions ar...2020-09-151h 44
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Pandemic EditionLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! We're still sheltered in our respective places and coronavirus free, yet It's been almost 6 weeks since we last met. As promised, we're back to talk Detroit Lions and the NFL Draft, wax rhapsodic about 80's NBA and ridicule the numerous reopening plans pro leagues are throwing against the wall in hope something sticks. Along with the Jerk of the Week, topics for this show include: ESPNs 30 for 30 documentary "The Last Dance" spent a good portion of episodes 3 and 4 on...2020-04-291h 47
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Sports were the canary in a coal mineLong-time Detroit sports podcasters and bloggers Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! , The world has changed so much in just two weeks, but we're lucky to be sheltered in our respective places, coronavirus free and ready to vent. Along with the Jerk of the Week, topics for this show include: Who believed sports would be the proverbial canary in a coal mine? In two weeks we’ve gone from empty stadium games in Europe and US leagues taking mild precautions to the Jazz’s Rudy Gobert being found COVID-19 positive, which led to...2020-03-231h 03
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - The "P" wordLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! We're dipped in sanitizer and coronavirus-free, ready to discuss a relatively quiet time in Detroit sports! Along with the Birthday Game and Jerk of the Week, topics for this show include: The spread and fear of COVID-19 is changing the sports landscape. Hard decisions will need to be made in the name of public safety There’s absolutely nothing going on in the NFL...save for ridiculous clickbait mock drafts online and mind-numbing trade/draft scenarios on sp...2020-03-091h 23
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Asset mis-managementLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! With the Pistons throwing in the towel on the 2019-20 season, all 4 Detroit pro sports teams are in a full rebuild. Greg and Big Al may not need an emergency podcaster on standby, but if things get any worse it may be necessary! Along with the Birthday Game and Jerk of the Week, this week's topics include: The Cavs' John Beilein experiment goes down in embarrassing flames, and there's plenty of blame to go around ...2020-02-241h 31
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Andre Dummond FINALLY tradedLong-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! All the Detroit teams may be rebuilding...save for The Knee Jerks, that is! Ken Kal was forced to postpone, which led to our taking the week off., Ken will return to the podcast, but it will be after the end of the Red Wings' season. But the break gives us plenty to discuss! Along with the Birthday Game and Jerk of the Week, topics for this show include: Pistons trade Andre Drummond, and finally pick a direction - re...2020-02-101h 28
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big AlThe Knee Jerks - Eno and Big Al - Former Piston Ray Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters Greg Eno and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! We start a new year with one of the oldest friends of the show - Former Detroit Pistons player and coach Ray Scott. The Coach reminisces about his 12 year NBA/ABA career and gives his opinions on dire straits the Pistons now find themselves. When Coach says its time to change things up, it truly is time to blow up the roster. Along with the Birthday Game and Jerk of the Week, topics for the second half of the show include: 2020-01-131h 45