Winging It In Motown: For Detroit Red Wings Fans

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Playoff Update: (00:00 - 28:38) We have thoughts about playoff officiating, the Conference Semifinals, playoff officiating, and playoff officiating. Interview: (30:42 - 1:10:50) Sie Morley returns to talk about the San Jose Sharks and joins Jay and Peter in brainstorming new names for some NHL teams. Wait, People Are Listening to Gloria....on Purpose?: (1:10:50 - END) St. Louis fans have adopted a terrible song as their hype song, so we talk about what the three remaining teams should do in response. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, h

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Playoff Update: (00:00 - 28:38) We have thoughts about playoff officiating, the Conference Semifinals, playoff officiating, and playoff officiating. Interview: (30:42 - 1:10:50) Sie Morley returns to talk about the San Jose Sharks and joins Jay and Peter in brainstorming new names for some NHL teams. Wait, People Are Listening to Gloria....on Purpose?: (1:10:50 - END) St. Louis fans have adopted a terrible song as their hype song, so we talk about what the three remaining teams should do in response.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): First Round : (00:00 - 30:42) The first round of the playoffs is over, and it went EXACTLY HOW WE IMAGINED IT. Interview: (30:42 - 1:02:37) We talked to Alison Lukan, the beat writer for the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic. We talked about their first round series sweep of Tampa, what it’s like making sure that you don’t go viral while covering John Tortorella, and we play a fun game! What’s Next?: (1:02:37 - END) We discuss the rest of the playoffs, given all the massive upsets.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, not

Welcome to the newest edition of WIIM Radio! Steve Yzerman returned, just like we always knew would happen and never doubted, even for a second. Joining me for this episode was Prashanth and JJ. Happy Leafs Elimination Day!: It was the loss that launched 1,000 memes. Toronto couldn’t win a game 7 (again), and the knives are out for Mike Babcock. Playoff Predictions (Revamped): Now that most people’s brackets are busted, what do we think is going to happen the rest of the way in the battle for Lord Stanley’s Cup? You’re definitely going to want to make major bets using this information because we have all been completely right so far. The Return - First Reactions: Steve Yzerman is home where he belongs. How did we feel when we heard the news? How Does This Change The Plan?: How does the return of Yzerman change things going forward for Detroit? Or does it? The Press Conference: On the day his hiring was announced, Yzerman answered some questions, Chris Ilitch talked entirely too much, and Ken Holland look

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Intro: (00:00 - 6:52) We talk about how we heard the news of Steve Yzerman’s return. Tampa Bay Perspective: (6:52 - 25:03) We talk to Alan from Raw Charge about Yzerman’s tenure in Tampa Bay. Detroit Perspective: (25:03 - END) Max Bultman comes back on to talk about the hiring from a Detroit perspective. Then Jay and I wrap up the show. Thanks for listening to our special bonus episode. We’ll be back at you next Monday for our regularly scheduled podcast. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. W

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Red Wing Centric Talk: (00:00 - 28:00) Our guest Max Bultman joins us for the entire podcast. He is the Red Wings beat writer for The Athletic Detroit. We talk about the Red Wings, but if you’re a fan of another team, there’s a lot in here that applies to being a beat writer in general. NHL Playoffs: (28:00 - 53:25) We transition to talking about the latest in the NHL playoffs (as of about 8pm Saturday evening.) At the end of this segment, we ask a fan question about Filip Zadina. Lott or Not: (53:25 - END) It’s been a while since we had a game, so Peter made up a game for Jay and Max. There’s even some new “game time” intro music. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for

Welcome to our last WIIM Radio Mailbag of the 2018-19 regular season. We took a bit of a hiatus with not much to talk about, but as the Wings finish out the season strong, we’ll have lots to get into. Here’s a rundown of topics: The Tank vs. The Culture: we’ll try not to dwell on this argument too long, since the fanbase has been doing it for weeks now, but it IS the hottest topic in Wings land and it will give us an opportunity to gush over how the Wings are being led by a bunch of wonderful children. The Future and the Rebuild: Seems only natural to transition into discussions of next season and beyond for where the Wings stand. Probably a good time to talk the Blashill extension too. Playoff Predictions: We still don’t know who’s all making the playoffs, but I’m not waiting on all those other jerk teams to make guesses on what’s going to happen in the postseason. You’ll get the stone cold locks straight from us. Reader Questions: Your favorite segment and mine - you ask the best questions and we give y

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Playoff Predictions: (00:00 - 30:12) Even though the playoff picture is not finalized, we make our best guesses about how the NHL postseason will play out. Interview: (30:12 - 1:03:08) Joining us for a second time is hockey journalist Scott Cullen. We talk about the playoff picture, going from TSN to The Athletic and NHL.com, and what he would want to write about if he couldn’t write about hockey. Pick Em!: (1:03:08 - END) We discuss how a different playoff format would work this season. Spoiler: It would be better!   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of c

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Playoff Picture: (00:00 - 36:09) We take a look at how the playoff picture is shaping up. Interview: (23:00 - 1:14:18) Our interview this episode was with fantastic photojournalist Kate Frese. We talk about what she’s been up to since the last time we spoke, Gritty, and more topics. Hot Mike: (1:14:18 - END) A hot mike caught a homophobic slur during a Maple Leafs game. We talk about the incident and its aftermath.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also just launched a Facebook page, t

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Welcome Back, Traitor: (00:00 - 23:00) Welcome back...Your dreams were your ticket out. We talk about Tavares’ return to Nassau Coliseum, which went pretty much like everyone expected. Interview: (23:00 - 1:02:43) We talked to Daniel Carcillo about his advocacy for better evaluation and treatment of head injuries. From hearing him speak in other interviews, we thought it would be a good one, and we weren’t disappointed. Here is a link to his foundation’s homepage TRADES!: (1:02:43 - END) Trades happened! Columbus made half of them, but other teams did things too. Also, we talk a little bit about the Evander Holyfield Storm Surge because this is officially now a Storm Surge podcast.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad) Current Trades!: (00:00 - 21:30) We had trades happen! Edmonton was involved in both of them, so you know that means there are things to talk about. Kelly from Broad Street Hockey hopped on to tell us about the Cam Talbot trade from the Flyers perspective. Future Trades!: (21:30 - 44:52) The trade deadline is fast approaching, and we break down some potential trades that could happen around the league. Nassau Sweet Nassau: (44:52 - 53:07) The Islanders announced that they are going to be playing the home games for the first round of the playoffs at Nassau Coliseum. Peter talks a little about the history and atmosphere of that arena. Storms are Surging!: (53:07 - END) Don Cherry got a full diaper over the Hurricanes having fun. We both like the Storm Surge, and we hope you do too. Then, we wrap up the show. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to th

Welcome to the newest WIIM Radio mailbag! We’re out of the All-Star Break and into the final...err... “half” of the season now and the Red Wings still aren’t in a playoff position, but we’ve got plenty to discuss about that. Here’s a rundown of the topics we’ll get into: How to Finish Out the Season: With the trade deadline mere weeks away and the Wings not looking like they’re going to magically crawl into contention prior to February 25th, what do we want to see out of this team in the short run to March, the medium run to April, and the longer run to 2019-20 and beyond? We’ll talk about how we’d like to see the roster con/destructed from here on out and what we want to see out of the kids, the vets, and the front office. Looking Around the League: Auston Matthews just got a big contract that’s surprisingly not-at-all team friendly and that’s going to set the market for a bunch of things to happen going forward. Some of them might bring us joy, even. Elsewhere, the West is bad, The Hawks getting Hughes wo

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Hey Now, You’re An All-Star: (00:00 - 11:35) The All-Star game has come and gone, and we even watched some of it. Award Frontrunners: (11:35 - 20:42) After the All-Star break, we take a quick look at the award picture. Interview: (20:42 - 58:48) We talked to Cat Silverman about goaltending, Arizona, and the Pierre McGuire - Kendall Coyne interaction. Red Kelly’s Number Retirement: (58:48 - END) The Red Wings retired the number of Red Kelly on Friday night. We talk a little about that and broach the topic of two Russian Red Wings and their number retirement chances.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise sto

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Beware the Isles in March: (00:00 - 21:26) The Islanders are top of the Metro division, which nobody was expecting. Interview: (21:26 - 1:01:06) For this episode we talked to Keith Gave, the author of The Russian Five. We talked about his involvement in the story, how it was to cover the tragic limo crash after the 1997 Cup Finals win, and much more. Keith also gave us an update on where to see the documentary. You can find his book here if you don’t already have it. Bring me Scheifele’s Head!: (1:01:06 - 1:06:17) Ryan Johansen swung his stick like some type of very long sword at the head/neck of Mark Scheifele. DOPS gave him a 2 game suspension, which we both feel is way too short. Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind: (1:06:17 - End) Jay couldn’t let this episode end without his thoughts on the newly-revealed All-Star jerseys. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety o

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Winter Classic: (00:00 - 11:56) The game has come and gone. We talk a little about the game, and more about why it has lost its luster. All-Star: (11:56 - 26:59) The All Star rosters were announced, along with a new twist that allows fans to vote for one more player for each division. We talk about why the All Star game needs to be re-imagined. Interview: (26:59 - 1:10:54) We talk to Ryan Stimson, who has a new book out called Tape to Space: Redefining Modern Hockey Tactics. We talked a little about Buffalo, since Ryan covers them for The Athletic Buffalo, then talk a lot about his new book. World Juniors: (1:10:54 - 1:22:23) When we recorded this, the medals had not yet been decided. We took a quick look at the tournament. Quick Hits: (1:22:23 - End) We talk a little bit about an NHL 19 update, Carolina’s Storm Surge, and Greg Kruppa leaving the Red Wings beat.   If you are using a podcast app, you can fi

Welcome to our latest edition of WIIM Radio! We’ve got me, JJ, and Jay around to talk all things Wings. Here’s what we got up to: Red Wings Surprises - What have been the biggest positive and negative surprises this season for Detroit? (Also, I misspoke about quality starts. I meant to say a start where the goalie’s sv% is above league average, not their personal average). Red & White is the Season’s Fashion: Rumors of a new third jersey! The Wings have a classic, but have also had success going with alternates in the past. What could come of this rumor? Out With the Old, In With the New: Detroit has four prospects playing at the World Juniors and should have a bigger role than we’re used to seeing. How much does this change our interest in the tournament and what are we looking forward to out of Veleno, McIsaac, Setkov, and Zadina? Red Wings as a Holiday Movie: Each of us compare the Red Wings season so far to the plot of a treasured holiday movie. Jay has a song. Around the World in One Night: What are

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Seattle Expansion: (00:00 - 9:25) Since we took an extra week off, this is pretty old news, but we wanted to talk a little about the Seattle team and what it means for the rest of the league. New IIHF Rule (9:25 - 16:25) The IIHF announced a new rule on late hits. We talk about its merits and if it goes too far. Interview: (16:25 - 1:06:58) We talk to Kaitlyn Dividock from Pensburgh about a multitude of topics, from the Pengins mindset as Crosby and Malkin age, to a fact about Gritty that you won’t be able to un-hear. Christmas Characters Fantasy Draft: (1:06:58 - End) Jay and pick our starting lineup (plus 1 wildcard pick) of Christmas characters. Then we wrap up.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should

The Wings since we last spoke - Detroit has been hot and then cooler since our last episode. We’ll cover the goings-on in detail Youth Gone Wild - The kids are stepping up for each other and that’s partially good (team building!) and partially bad (injuries/suspensions). We’ll talk through our feelings about this development. Around the League - Taking a look at the soon-to-be 31 other teams in the NHL, we’ll dedicate at least a little bit of time to those jerks. Positivity Corner - It’s key to keep making sure we do this, even if we’re already feeling pretty positive. Reader Questions - You ask the most-pressing questions on your minds and we’ll blow those minds with our great answers. My favorite part of every podcast. Wrapping Up/Looking Ahead - We’ll tell you how many games the Wings will win in the coming days. Guaranteed to satisfy or your money back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Introductions: (00:00 - 17:59) Instead of having our traditional interview segment, we have Hannah and Meghan on the entire episode, but we start off with some getting to know you questions to introduce our listeners to our two guests. The Willenium Starts in Toronto (17:59 - 24:25) William Nylander signed at the last minute, keeping Meghan, who is a Toronto fan, from a horrible weekend. Here are our reactions to the situation. Jeff Skinner’s Next Contract: (24:25 - 30:45) Because Hannah is a Buffalo fan, we give Meghan a little chance to inquire about Jeff Skinner’s upcoming contract, and if it’s going to stress Hannah out like Nylander’s situation did with Meghan. Tom Wilson....Again....: (30:45 - 43:40) He just can’t help himself. Maybe he’s just a garbage player who continually throws predatory hits. Also, what players do we hate to hate? Coaching Carousel: (43:40 - 51:40) Coaches and GMs have lost their

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Quick Updates: (00:00 - 5:00) Spooner - Strome trade, TB goaltending problems. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction: (5:00 - 10:20) The HHOF induction ceremony happened recently, and we talk about why it would have been better to have it feature one fewer person. Concussion Lawsuit Settlement: (10:20 - 20:32) We try to discuss this complex issue and what it means going forward. Interview: (20:32 - 1:09:58) Our interview this week features the Pistons beat writer for the Athletic Detroit, James Edwards III. It was a real fun conversation from someone who is connected to hockey, but in a much less hardcore way than our usual guests. Reducing the Arbitrator to Fired: (1:09:58 - 1:18:31) Tom Wilson had his suspension reduced, and it’s dumb. Bruins / Blackhawks Jerseys: (1:18:31 - END) Winter Classic jersey talk, then we wrap up.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our pod