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We're live at the Eastern Michigan State Fair, broadcasting from the Marlette RV mobile studio! We run down all the fun stuff going on at the fair this weekend. No, we're absolutely not giving more than 10 seconds of air time to Hulk Hogan. The Tigers have lost 11 of their last 12 games, but this is probably the best time for a losing streak to happen. What will they actually do before the trade deadline? We apparently flew too close to the sun and knocked out the power in the mobile studio. We attempt to do some Unsolicited Advice while Adam attempts to fix this. How do you address your friend's lack of hygiene? Two rather sweaty and well-fed gentlemen in way too close of quarters can't agree on the answer to that one. Can men and women really be platonic friends... that go out to dinner and don't invite their significant others?

The Athletic dropped their list of the 100 Greatest Rivalries In College Football, and a certain locally relevant rivalry came in at #1. Did they get it right? We do some more overtime on Unsolicited Advice. Adam attempts a round of This List Is Trash with the most valuable franchises in pro sports. How do you marry somebody without the other person agreeing to it? See you at the Eastern Michigan State Fair!

At 9:30 p.m. on January 22, 1984, Jerry Western was found with a single gunshot wound to the back in Colfax Township. As the first murder to have occurred in over six years in Huron County, it sent ripples through the community--especially since the contents of his pockets had been left in tact. In fact, the only thing that was stolen was his wedding ring. Who could have killed such a beloved member of the community, and why?

We enter the only time of the year with no sports to talk about... unless you count the Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game, which we don't. Is there even a point to still having all-star games in 2025? Sports leagues have already priced a lot of people out of attending games in person, are they about to do the same to watching them at home? Connor Stallions just won't go away. What would be the appropriate level of punishment for Michigan over this whole sign-stealing scandal? We may have gotten a bit carried away with the Unsolicited Advice this week. Couples who spend all their time together are just weird. We might not agree on whether it's cool to crash at your friend's place if you're married, but it's definitely not okay if said friend is your ex. And why do so many people try and talk you out of marriage just because they weren't good at it?

We're live at the Sandusky Thumb Festival!

-Tarik Skubal's recent comments have Sean convinced he's leaving after next season

-Which team in Detroit should be acting with the most urgency?

-Biggest surprise midway through the Tigers' season? (Other than Javy.)

-We talk Thumb Fest with Fire Chief/Elk Street Brewery owner Todd Hillman

-Unsolicited Advice!

Today on the show:

-What is the one move the Detroit Tigers absolutely need to make if they want to win a World Series?

-Unsolicited Advice!

-Could this Detroit Red Wings trade proposal actually happen?

Today on the show:

-The Detroit Tigers collapse over the weekend

-Who should the Tigers go after at the trade deadline?

-In honor of the recently announced Spaceballs 2, a list that may or may not be trash

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-Looks like we've got us a Stanley Cup Finals after all

-Jake Walman and "the one that got away"

-Would you make this deal to keep Tarik Skubal in Detroit?

-Unsolicited Advice!

The death of Douglas Hendricks in 1973 remains unthinkable. He was 19 at the time and a resident of Lexington, having been found dead just outside of the Cadillac House. It was a little over 24 years later that his stepfather, Douglas Bowers, would disappear from Worth Township. The last time we visited this case, it was still under active investigation, and while it does still remain unsolved, we're going to be taking some time to reflect on things.

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-Frank Ragnow calls it quits. What do the Detroit Lions do now?

-Can the Lions still win the NFC North?

-Predicting the Stanley Cup Finals

-There's a new trailer out for Happy Gilmore 2, which means a list that may or may not be trash

Today on the show:

-Shutting down the idea of trading Tarik Skubal

-Unsolicited Advice!

-This List Is Trash!

Today on the show:

-Where will Mitch Marner end up?

-What would it take to get you back on board with the Yzerplan?

-Unsolicited Advice!

On February 4, 1976, the body of Carol Wudarcki was found in Worth Township. She had been struck by a snow plow mere minutes before being discovered by Mark Ernst, making it near impossible for investigators to determine her cause of death. What was curious, however, were the marks found on her ankles and wrists. Just what does Ernst have to do in all of this, and is it possible that he may (or may not) have murdered others, including Iris Johnston and Gladys Barron? Find out on this week's episode of Thumbing Through the Archives.

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-Ken Holland might land another NHL gig?

-The NBA Draft Lottery is rigged and we all know it

-Unsolicited Advice!

-This List Is Trash!

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-The Lions didn't make the pick we were hoping for, but we're not mad at it

-Deion Sanders, however, might be mad at the picks made on Thursday night

-As the resident parent on the show, Adam might have a few things to say about this week's round of Unsolicited Advice

-The Pistons lose at home, but they might still have a chance

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-An update on the Tennesee QB who tried to hold his team hostage for more NIL bucks

-A postscript on the 2024-25 Red Wings season

-Adam gets put on blast for his take on AI

-Another reason not to go to the movies: popcorn throwing and... live chickens?

-The Pistons start their playoff run this week, and if you live outside of Michigan, you can't come

We recap our Opening Day shenanigans, and the Red Wings show signs of life?

With Esther McPhee deceased, the trial for her husband began on the afternoon of October 17, with Prosecutor RJ West calling her older brother, George, to the stand. He was joined by at least 25 other residents of Melvin, with much of his account detailing the gritty details surrounding the McPhees’ relationship, the fire, and “character indications of the defendant which he claims he will establish to indicate guilt on the part of the prisoner.” Again, his story was just one of many that would be spilled in the meantime. Who would ultimately be blamed for Esther's death, and what would that mean for Melvin itself?

Today on the show:

-The Detroit Red Wings season is... pretty much over

-Is there any product or service that hates its users as much as social media?

-A third Michigan/Michigan State basketball matchup may happen this weekend. Are you rooting for this?

-So much for paying 12 grand to be Gene Simmons' roadie

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-Who's scheduling these March Madness matchups? 10PM starts for Michigan and Michigan State?

-Have you given up on the Detroit Red Wings season?

-Unsolicited Advice!

A small village in Sanilac County's Speaker Township, Melvin boasts a hearty population of 148 residents, with it not being much bigger over 100 years ago. What began as a lone saloon built in 1862 quickly sparked the construction of a drug store, the Port Huron & Northwestern Railroad, and a church as the years drew on, but we're not here to talk that type of history. Today's episode centers around a married couple, Esther McPhee and William Jack McPhee, and the circumstances that led to one of their deaths on March 6, 1923. Was it a desire for vengeance that prompted 207 residents to accuse a man of murder, or was it something more?

Today on the show:

-The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan voting proves democracy doesn't work

-Unsolicited Advice!

-Could the NHL extend the regular season? Does literally anybody want this?

-If you could change any one thing in sports, what would it be? Sean and Adam are definitely on the same page

-This List Is Trash: Irish musician edition

Prohibition officially hit the United States in 1919 when the 18th Amendment was ratified. While it may have intended to veer people away from excessive drinking, within weeks, an underground market had sprung up across the country. This volatile period would last well into 1933, but until then, people had their own tricks to avoid detection. Just what did this time look like for those in the Thumb, and who were some of its key players? All that, and more!

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-Reckless Red Wings trade speculation!

-Could the most hated play in the NFL get banned?

-Justin Verlander thinks MLB rules should be changed so starting pitchers can get to 300 wins again

-NFL Free Agency Blitz!

The dog, the myth, the legend--it's about time Dogman got his own episode! That's right, we're diving head first into cryptozoology and exploring one of Michigan's most mysterious cryptids. While perhaps not as well-known as others like Bigfoot or Mothman, Dogman remains in the hearts (and minds) of many--especially those in Wexford County, where he is rumored to have made his first appearance. With a history spanning more than a century, join us as we get ready to "dig" for the truth.

-The Super Bowl did not go the way we all thought it would. Thankfully.

-Was this *really* the "worst halftime show ever"?

-There were a few decent ads, and a lot that weren't

-Michigan basketball's head coach is trying to negotiate a new contract after... half a season?

-Way too early Super Bowl odds!

-The Tigers aren't landing Alex Bregman, are they?

Replay of Sanilac Broadcasting's coverage of high school boys basketball, featuring Sandusky at Capac on February 7, 2025.

Replay of Sanilac Broadcasting's coverage of high school boys basketball, featuring Harbor Beach at Brown City on January 31, 2025.