Spiro Avenue Archives #23 - East Lansing is Burning: The Luke Fickell Nightmare
Spiro Avenue Archives #23 - East Lansing is Burning: The Luke Fickell Nightmare by Justin Spiro
Feb 11, 2020•42 min
The Spiro Avenue Show
Host Justin Spiro talks with the most respected, knowledgeable sports journalists, media members and personalities in Detroit and the state of Michigan. Whether it's Lions, Tigers, Wings, Pistons, Michigan State, or Michigan, The Spiro Avenue Show will give you the most insightful conversations in the Mitten 🔥. Live weeknights on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter 👍
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Episodes
Spiro Avenue Archives #22 - Darien Harris (Spartans & B1G Season Preview)
Former Michigan State Linebacker Damien Harris joins us to talk about the mysterious MSU offense, why Ann Arbor was an easy place to play on the road, and his faith that the Spartans can win the Big Ten. MSU Superfan Scott Anderson also joined in-studio.
Aug 29, 2019•44 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #21 - Chris Castellani (The Chase for 120 Losses)
Chris Castellani joins the show to discuss the current state of the Detroit Tigers and their chase for a 120-loss season (1:51)... Will 2019 be the end of Mark Dantonio & Jim Harbaugh? (43:35)...The embarrassing "Detroit Patriots" of Matt Patricia. (56:40)...The overblown Jim Harbaugh/Urban Meyer spat.(1:11:30)
Jul 28, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #20 - Rod Beard
Detroit Pistons beat writer Rod Beard (The Detroit News) joins us in studio to discuss the aimless Detroit Pistons, why he hates the idea of tanking, and dealing with Twitter trolls.
May 09, 2019•54 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #19 - Chris Castellani (Michigan vs. MSU Preview)
Justin Spiro brings in diehard Michigan fan Chris Castellani to preview "The Rematch" at Breslin Center. Next, former Michigan basketball player Anthony Wright joins the program to discuss what MSU Week looks like for a player, what John Beilein will do to adjust, and explains why MSU is better off without Nick Ward.
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #18 - James Edwards III
James Edwards III from The Athletic joins Spiro Avenue to discuss the Detroit Pistons' refusal to tank, the professionalism of Blake Griffin, and the fruitless Tom Gores era. Also: Is Freep writer Anthony Fenech taking inappropriate freebies from the Detroit Tigers? Finally, we debut "Shed A Tear For Detroit", a Spiro Avenue exclusive song.
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #17 - Eric Vincent and Sam Day
Spiro Avenue returns with a rollicking in-studio debate between Eric Vincent and Sam "Stick" Day. Who is to credit (or blame) for Donald Trump's election in 2016? How can the Democrats defeat him in 2020? And is the United States permanently divided? Tune in to hear a Trump lover and a Trump hater battle it out for the future of America.
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #16 - Chris Frey and Gregg Henson
Intro/MSU Sexual Assault Scandal 0:00 - 9:00 Chris Frey 9:08 - 29:22 Gregg Henson 29:30 - 1:02:58 Things I Like (Mike Valenti Pistons Address) 1:03:02 - 1:05:43 Things I Don't Like (Hondo Carpenter MSU Tweet)1:05:48 - End
Jan 28, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #15 - Anthony Wright
Intro/Graham Couch Hot Take 1:02 - 9:40 Anthony Wright on MSU Basketball, U of M football and basketball 9:50 - 45:57 Things I Do Like (Stan Van Gundy responds to Lavar Ball) 46:00 - 55:20 Things I Don't Like (Andre Drummond silencing the crowd while down 30 points) 55:21 - end
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #14 - Justin Spiro and Eric Vincent
Intro 0:00 - 2:54 Ken Holland Likely Retiring 2:55 - 12:14 Jim Caldwell Firing 12:22 - 22:55 Things I Like (Matt Patricia Rumors) 23:01 - 33:06 Things I Don't Like (Luke Kennard over Donovan Mitchell)33:09 - End
Dec 31, 2017•52 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #13 - Mike Barwis
Strength and Conditioning guru Mike Barwis takes us behind the scenes of Michigan's "Rich Rod" era and the Free Press investigation of the football program.
Oct 13, 2017•57 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #12 - Chris Castellani and James Gorman
Who should the next Tigers manager be? And ridiculous war stories from baseball road trips.
Sep 29, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #11 - Ryan Schuiling and Justin Rogers
Were the last 10 years of Tigers Baseball really that good? And will the Lions be ANY good?
Sep 08, 2017•59 min
Spiro Avenue Episode #10 - Roger Stone
Famed political consultant Roger Stone joins the show to discuss his career in politics, what it is like to work for Donald Trump, who really killed JFK, and the Antifa vs. Alt-Right war.
Aug 24, 2017•58 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #9 - Chad Livengood And Steve Neavling
Justin sits down in studio with Steve Neavling and Chad Livengood to discuss the current state of Detroit and what it takes to be a good journalist.
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #8 - Tony Paul
Justin breaks down the Tiger's moves at the trade deadline. Later, Tony Paul of the Detroit News gives his thoughts on the trades and the future of the Tigers organization.
Aug 01, 2017•45 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #7 - Durrell Summers
Justin tackles the Jermaine Edmondson and Draymond Green legal situation. Durrell Summers joins the podcast to discuss his career at Michigan State and critics of his difficult senior season.
Jul 30, 2017•48 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #6 - Justin Rogers And Darien Harris
Justin Spiro goes in-depth with Justin Rogers about the Detroit Lions and working as the beat writer for the Detroit News. Later, Darien Harris joins the show to talk to Justin about his experiences as a captain at MSU and the current state of the Spartan football team.
Jul 26, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #5 - John Wharton and Craig Custance
Justin Spiro sat down in studio with former Red Wings trainer John Wharton who served as the teams trainer from 1990-2002. Craig Custance also joins the show to talk about the new Detroit publication 'The Athletic'.
Jul 20, 2017•1 hr 37 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #4 - Anthony Wright
Justin Spiro sits down in studio with former University of Michigan Basketball player Anthony Wright. They discuss the current state of Michigan Hoops, what the future holds for them, and Kevin Durant stories. After, former Michigan Standout and current Columbus Blue Jacket, Jack Johnson joins Justin on the phone to talk about Redwings, Wolverines, and his famous athlete family.
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #3 - Chris Castellani
Justin Spiro and Chris Castellini talk about the 2017 Detroit Tigers. Justin Spiro goes over his winners and losers for the week.
Jul 11, 2017•51 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #2 - Ryan Shuiling
Host Justin Spiro tackles the Avery Bradley trade and the future of the Detroit Pistons. Also, Ryan Schuiling of the Team 92.1 FM Lansing joins the program to discuss the Pistons and the future of Michigan State football.
Jul 08, 2017•53 min
Spiro Avenue Archives #1 - The Debut
Justin Spiro debuts his new show with hits on the Chris Ilitch/Tigers ownership situation, Ken Holland's flawed vision, and the best and worst of the Detroit media this week.
Jul 04, 2017•32 min
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