Shows
Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 59: Jon Erkkila (aka “Yooper”), Chris Perfett, Connor Earegood, and Cole ThompsonAirdate: August 18, 2025
Intel Covered: Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan State Spartans Football, Lions vs. Texans Pre-Season Matchup
Analysts:
John Erkkila (aka “Yooper”) - Motor City Metrics
Chris Perfett - Fox Sports Radio
Reporter:
Connor Earegood - Detroit News
Counter-Intel Analyst:
Cole Thompson - The Texans Wire
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“Yooper”:
Yooper_IA (@Yooper_IA) / X
Motor City Metrics (@mcmbaseballpod) / X
Chris Perfett:
https://x.com/chrisperfett
https://x.com/FoxSportsRadio
https://www.i...
2025-08-191h 38Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 58: Justin Rogers, Mike Boruta, Joe Rampe, and Hunter ThompsonAirdate: August 11, 2025
Significant intel for the Detroit Tigers’ current season and the Detroit Lions’ pre-season. Lions and Tigers analysts, and an Atlanta Falcons analyst provides counter-intel on the Lions’ prospects. Plus, Ryan and fellow Jethro FM personality discuss their feelings on the Detroit Tigers’ post-season chances.
Analysts:
-Justin Rogers - Detroit Football Network
-Joe Rampe - Tigers Minor League Report
Counter-Intel Analysts:
-Hunter Thompson - The Backups
Guest:
Mike Boruta - The Polka Pops
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Justin Rogers:
https://x.c...
2025-08-121h 36Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 57: Ryan Mathews, Gavino Borquez, Saivion Mixson, and Alex UrbanAirdate: August 4, 2025
Ryan puts his intelligence community experience to work by getting the latest intel and analysis from the perspectives of the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, and Atlanta Falcons. The Detroit Tigers are entering August after a controversial trade deadline and that gets broken down with Alex Urban. Ryan wraps up the program with analysis and opinions on WWE's SummerSlam.
Analysts:
-Ryan Mathews - Pride of Detroit
-Alex Urban - Eat em Up Podcast
Counter-Intel Analysts:
-Gavino Borquez - The Chargers Wire
-Saivion Mixson...
2025-08-061h 42Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 56: Joey Williamson, Gavino Borquez, Greg Gania, and Dr. Jimmy LiaoAirdate: July 28, 2025
The show starts off with WWE analysis and a discussion of the impact Hulk Hogan had on sports entertainment. Counter-Intelligence Analysis is back with a preview of the upcoming pre-season matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers. Special guest Greg Gania returns to discuss his play-by-play work for the Detroit Tigers affiliate Erie SeaWolves, Erie’s relationship with HBO’s John Oliver, and projections going forward for the Tigers’ organization. Ryan pops his head into the Honolulu Blue Tent once again to get the latest injury intel before the Detroit Lions embark on the...
2025-07-291h 42Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 55: Josh Crumback, Ryan Randall, Dave Dalton, and Jerry MackinemAirdate: July 21, 2025
Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Tigers analysis along with a discussion about the sports memorabilia market. Guest: Josh Crumback - Encore Business Group. Analysts: Ryan Randle - The Grind Line Podcast, Dave Dalton - Piston Fanatic Podcast, Jerry Mackinem - Tigers Minor League Report.
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Josh Crumback:
https://encorebusinessgroup.com
Ryan Randle:
https://x.com/rdryan33
https://x.com/GrindLinePod
https://www.youtube.com/@GrindLinePod
Dave Dalton:
https://x.com/Pistonfanatic1
https://creators.spo...
2025-07-251h 39Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 54: Publicly Addressing Detroit Sports and More. FULL SHOWAirdate: July 14, 2025
Friend of the show and Detroit Tigers’ public address announcer Zach Linfield joins Ryan on the program. Zach discusses his heroes, tricks of the trade, his colleagues in the press box, and more. Hockeytown Rundown does another run-in to discuss the Detroit Red Wings. They bring up grittiness on the roster, next season projections, and some prospects to look out for on the Grand Rapids Griffins. Robert Bondy is back discussing MSU Spartans football. Robert talks projections, transfer portal, and makes a record prediction. Bryce Simon solidifies the show’s lineup to discuss NBA Summer Leag...
2025-07-151h 38Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 53: Red Wings ReportRyan hosts a Red Wings Report with Nick Harrington of Hockeytown West. The report brings the audience up to date on the recent NHL draft, trades, free agency, coaching additions, and more. This episode also informs the audience on possible future developments regarding the Detroit Red Wings.
Analysts: Travis Focht of Hockeytown West, Devin Little of The Hockey Writers, Tyler Kuehl of Daily Faceoff, Elaine Shircliff of Graced By Rain podcast
#LGRW #GoGRG
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Nick Harrington:
Nick (@GRHockeyguy) / X
Hockeytown West Podcast (@HockeytownWpod) / X
Travis Foc...
2025-07-111h 35Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 52: Pistons DebriefRyan hosts an off-season Detroit Pistons debrief. He discusses the Pistons’ draft pick, their off-season moves, and projected strategy going forward. Analysts include Blake Silverman, Matt Powers, Tyler Metcalf, and Sean Murphy.
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Blake Silverman of SI
Matt Powers of Swish Theory
Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings
Sean Murphy of From Half Court Pod
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Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @de...
2025-07-031h 40Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 51: Detroit Tigers Intel SummitRyan hosts a Detroit Tigers intel summit with top analysts. Rogelio Castillo, Chris Brown, and Brandon Day of Tigers Minor League Report give insightful information on Tigers prospects. Brandon Day of Bless You Boys discusses possible moves leading up to the trade deadline and more. Jayden Hewitt of Tigers Minor League Report is in studio to co-host the summit with Ryan, and offer his analysis on possible draftees.
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Tigers Minor League Report
@tigersMLreport on X
Bless You Boys
@blessyouboys on X
Rogelio Castillo on X
2025-06-301h 41Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 50: Lions, Tigers, and the West Michigan Sports CommissionRyan sits alongside Mike Guswiler of the West Michigan Sports Commission to discuss the Commission’s development and upcoming events. Move United’s Glenn Merry calls in to have a conversation with Ryan and Mike about the Hartford Nationals. David Rosenberg of Bless You Boys calls in to share his analysis of how the Detroit Tigers have been able to keep their momentum in 2025. Emmett Matasovsky from SI talks about his recent series of Detroit Lions UDFA profiles.
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West Michigan Sports Commission
The Hartford Nationals - Move United
Bless You Boys
2025-06-251h 41Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 49: SeaWolves Tonight and MoreAirdate: June 9, 2025
Friend of the show and play-by-play announcer Greg Gania joins Ryan on the program. Greg gives intel on some of the prospects for the Erie SeaWolves and in the Detroit Tigers’ farm system. Greg then shares (what isn’t classified) info on the Erie SeaWolves’ cross-promotion with Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Erik Westrum returns to the show to discuss his book and his takes on current hockey. Ryan discusses Gran Fondo in a special Mary Free Bed segment. Then Ryan finishes strong with collecting some high level Detroit Lions intel. Guests: Greg Gania of the...
2025-06-111h 29Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 48: Data Dump and the Honolulu Blue TentAirdate: June 2, 2025
Ryan starts off with a Detroit Tigers update. He then gets a Red Wings assessment regarding their playoff chances in 2026. The focus shifts to NCAA as Ryan gets the 411 on all the changes at Michigan State, and the implications they will have on their programs. The episode crescendos into another visit in the Honolulu Blue Tent as Dr. Jimmy gives his assessments on Detroit Lions injuries and how they will impact the 2025-2026 season. Analysts: Evan Davis of Last Word on Sports - Zack Trathen and Carlo Mario of Hockeytown Rundown - Chris Solari of...
2025-06-041h 36Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 47: Squaring the CircleAirdate: May 26, 2025
Ryan starts off this Memorial Day episode honoring those who serve, and have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. He then interviews two inspirational guests that found success with Mary Free Bed’s wheelchair basketball team. Ryan turns to Detroit sports teams updates, and then wraps up the episode with professional wrestling intel - delving into ratings, economics, and creative.
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Ginessa Aguirre and Schuyler Whitney:
Mary Free Bed (@MFBrehab) / X
Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports - Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Mike Payton:
M...
2025-05-281h 42Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 46: Inspiration and IntelAirdate: May 19, 2025
Ryan hosts a fusion of inspiration and intel. The inspiration comes from three athletes that have found success despite overwhelming odds. The intel comes in the form of post-season analysis for the Detroit Red Wings and the Grand Rapids Griffins. Plus, intel regarding the Detroit Tigers and their farm system. Guests: Darin Burns of the Canadian Football League - Casey Falkner and Steve Chapman of Mary Free Bed Cycling Team. Analysts: Nick Harrington and Brandon Cooke of Hockeytown West Podcast - Jayden Hewitt of Tigers ML Report
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Darin Burns:
2025-05-211h 39Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 45: WMU Broncos Hockey Head Coach Pat Ferschweiler, and More.Airdate: May 12, 2025
Coach Pat Ferschweiler discusses his team’s National Championship season, and the road ahead. Ryan then turns to his contacts to gather intel on the Detroit Tigers, UM Wolverines Football, and the Detroit Lions. Guest: Pat Ferschweiler - Western Michigan University Hockey Coach. Analysts: “Yooper” of Motor City Metrics Podcast - Anthony Broome of On3 Sports - Jace Sweet of Michigan Sports Media
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Pat Ferschweiler:
Pat Ferschweiler (@patfersch) / X
WMU Hockey (@WMUHockey) / X
Western Michigan University Athletics - Official Athletics Website
“Yooper...
2025-05-141h 36Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 44: Spanning Detroit Sports for Summer 2025Ryan spans the entire Detroit sports area of operation to gather detailed situational awareness. Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Red Wings are covered by Ryan and his guests. Analysts: Ashley Couturier of Tigers ML Report - Bryce Simon of Pistons Pulse Podcast - Ryan Roberts of A to Z Sports - Tyler Kuehl of Daily Faceoff
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Ashley Couturier:
Ashley (@ashelizcout) / X
Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) / X
Tigers Minor League Report - Find the latest Detroit Tigers news, prospects and more
Bryce Simon:
2025-05-071h 36Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 42: Mike Knuble, Jake Boes, Blake Silverman, and Richard SilvaAirdate: April 21, 2025
Mike Knuble joins the show to talk about his son’s frozen four run with Western Michigan and his thoughts on the Red Wings season.
Friend of the show @BoesKnowsBB makes his first appearance of this season to take us through his thoughts on the Tigers early success.
Friend of the show @blakesilverman helps us breakdown game 1 of the Pistons-Knicks series.
@rich_silva18 comes on to talk about his recent articles and help us preview the NFL draft.
Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs live on Jeth...
2025-04-231h 37Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 41: Zach Surdenik, Sean Murphy, A.J. Moye, and Zach LinfieldAirdate: April 14, 2025
Spartans/Tigers Intel - Zach Surdenik - Lakeland Play by Play and MSU Basketball Host
@ZachSurdenik joins the show to talk about the Spartans run in the tournament and his experiences in broadcasting.
Pistontel - Sean Murphy - From Half Court Pod
Friend of the show @seanhalfcourt joins us for a Pistons playoff preview and to break down the Knicks matchup.
AJ Moye - Former IU star/Current Valpo Asst. Coach
Indiana Hoosier legend @AJ_Moye2 joins the show to talk about his s...
2025-04-161h 35Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 40: Wes Davenport, Blake Silverman, Sean Corp, Brady Fredrickson, Mat IssaAirdate: April 7, 2025
Wes Davenport @therealwesd3 of @MotorCityHoops @detroitbadboys and #ThePistonsPulse
Bryce Simon @CoachBryceSimon of @MotorCityHoops and #ThePistonsPulse
Blake Silverman @blakesilverman of @SInow and @detroitbadboys
Sean Corp @sean_corp of @detroitbadboys
Brady Fredrickson @Brady_Fred of @detroitbadboys
Mat Issa @matissa15 of @OptaAnalyst @ForbesSports @FanSided and @SportcastingNBA
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs live on Jethro.fm Monday 7-9PM EST
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook; https://www.youtube.com/@SportsIntelwithRyanWalsh on YouTube
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2025-04-091h 19Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 39: Tyler Rucker, Dan Hasty, Lance Parrish, and James LarsenAirdate: March 31, 2025
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NCAA Prospect Intel - Tyler Rucker - No Ceilings
@tyler_rucker joins the show to tell us his thoughts on March Madness so far, what prospects to look out for, especially from the Michigan teams and the young Pistons.
Tigers/Whitecaps Intel - Dan Hasty
@ThatDanHasty joins us for the first time to talk about the upcoming Whitecaps season, who to look out for on the young Tigers and the many broadcasting hats he wears.
Tigers Intel - Lance Parrish - F...
2025-04-021h 38Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 38: John Whiticar, Ray Scott, Connor Eargood, and Joe RampeAirdate: March 24, 2025
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Lions Intel - John Whiticar - Pride of Detroit
@Whiticar makes his first appearance on the show to give us his takes on the Lions offseason so far and what he thinks they will go in the draft.
Pistons/NBA Intel - Ray Scott - Former Pistons Coach
Ray Scott, former NBA player and coach, joins us to talk about his book “The NBA in Black and White” and his storied career.
Spartans Intel - Connor Earegood - Detroit News
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2025-03-261h 39Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 37: Keith Gave, Greg Gania, Robert Bondy, and Javin HunterAirdate: March 17, 2025
Red Wings Intel - Keith Gave - Author
@KeithGave will join the show to talk about his writing career and his excellent books including his new one “The Grind Line”.
Tigers Intel - Greg Gania - Erie Seawolves PxP
Friend of the show @Greg_Gania will join us to talk broadcasting and what his Tiger takes from spring training.
Spartans/Big Ten Intel - Robert Bondy - Spartans Wire
Friend of the show @RobertBondy5 joins the show to review the big ten tour...
2025-03-191h 38Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 36: Jordan Orth, Jerry Mackinem, Ken Fantetti, and Dave DaltonAirdate: March 10, 2025
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Red Wings Intel - Jordan Orth - The Hockey Writers
@JordanOrth makes his first appearance of the season to take us through his thoughts on the trade deadline and if the Wings have one final push that’s enough to get into the playoffs.
Tigers Intel - Jerry "OPSenheimer" - Tigers ML Report
Friend of the show @OPSenheimer talks Tigers and tell us about the top 46 prospects as well as his recent articles.
Lions Intel - Ken Fantetti - Former Lions L...
2025-03-121h 38Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 35: Chad Bush, Mike Knuble, Michael France, and Chris BrownAirdate: March 3, 2025
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Pistons/Cruise Intel - Chad Bush - Prep Play by Play Motor City Cruise play by play commentator @Bushleague22 joins to give us his observations on young Pistons as well as the broadcasting industry.
Red Wings Intel - Mike Knuble - Former NHL Player Red Wings great Mike Knuble joins the show to give us his takes on 4 nations and the red hot Red Wings.
Spartans Intel - Michael France - Sports Illustrated @michaelfrancesi will join us to give us a recruiting on Spartans recrui...
2025-03-061h 35Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 34: Dalton Shetler, Rogelio Castillo, Erik Westrum, and Blake SilvermanAirdate: February 24, 2025
Spartans Intel - Dalton Shetler - MSU Commentator
All purpose commentator @DaltonShetler will be on the show to talk Spartans and commentating and how he wears so many hats, here’s hoping he’ll have his fun hat on for the interview.
Tigers Intel - Rogelio Castillo - Tigers ML Report
Friend of the show @rogcastbaseball will be on to talk Tigers and tell us about the top 46 prospects and who to look out for here in West Michigan and at the major l...
2025-02-261h 39Sports Intel with Ryan WalshEpisode 33: Lance Parrish, Ryan Randall, Robert Bondy, and Omari SankofaAirdate: February 17, 2025
Tigers Intel - Lance Parrish
Tiger great Lance Parrish will join the show to give us his preview of the baseball season and discuss his first book Few and Chosen and if he would make any changes.
Red Wings Intel - Ryan Randall from The Grind Line Podcast
Ryan joins the show for the first time to talk the red hot Red Wings, 4 nations, and what to do for the trade deadline.
Spartans Intel - Robert Bondy
Friend of the show Robert Bondy joins the s...
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