Karsch and Anderson

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Veteran broadcaster and voice of the Michigan Wolverines Doug Karsch and Scott “Gator” Anderson break down the biggest Detroit sports stories with experience, passion and plenty of no-holds-barred opinions. Talking Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Michigan, Michigan State and everything in between, Karsch & Anderson delivers smart breakdowns and the kind of conversations Detroit fans actually have. Full episodes and highlights drop Monday through Friday.

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Full Show: Skubal talk, Champ and Chump, Warde Manuel update
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Today at 6:21 PM

And a the big Conor McGregor letdown!


Hour 4: Does Michigan fan want Warde Manuel back?
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Today at 6:20 PM

And more sports letdowns.


Hour 3: Was the Conor McGregor fight the biggest let down in sports?
Hour 3: Was the Conor McGregor fight the biggest let down in sports? episode artwork
Today at 6:16 PM

Biggest let down in sports?


Hour 2: Has Skubal rubbed you the wrong way?
Hour 2: Has Skubal rubbed you the wrong way? episode artwork
Today at 6:14 PM

NBA summer league over reactions?


Hour 1: The latest on Tarik Skubal.
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Today at 6:12 PM

And champ and chump of the weekend.


Remember the hype behind this in the 90's?!
Remember the hype behind this in the 90's?! episode artwork
Today at 6:11 PM

One of the biggest letdowns in sports!


Does Michigan fan care about what happens to Warde Manuel?
Does Michigan fan care about what happens to Warde Manuel? episode artwork
Today at 6:10 PM

Do you want Manuel back?


What was your biggest let down in sports?
What was your biggest let down in sports? episode artwork
Today at 6:07 PM

We all have one.


Was this the biggest let down in sports?
Was this the biggest let down in sports? episode artwork
Today at 6:06 PM

UFC 329 was a letdown!


Do you think we were all duped?
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Today at 5:04 PM

Was McGregor hurt before the fight?


What the heck happened in the Conor McGregor fight?
What the heck happened in the Conor McGregor fight? episode artwork
Today at 5:03 PM

What a huge letdown!


What should the Tigers do with Tork?
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Today at 5:03 PM

Time to move on?


What Detroit athlete has handled their situation the worst and the best?
What Detroit athlete has handled their situation the worst and the best? episode artwork
Today at 5:02 PM

Skubal, Larkin or Duren?


Champ and Chump nominations rolling in.
Champ and Chump nominations rolling in. episode artwork
Today at 4:04 PM

Who's the people's champ and chump?


Warde Manuel not going anywhere??
Warde Manuel not going anywhere?? episode artwork
Today at 4:03 PM

The latest on Manuel and Michigan.


Has Skubal rubbed you the wrong way?
Has Skubal rubbed you the wrong way? episode artwork
Today at 4:02 PM

How do you feel about Skubal now?


Is Marc Ryan over reacting to summer league?
Is Marc Ryan over reacting to summer league? episode artwork
Today at 4:00 PM

Okorie is Marc's Champ of the weekend!


What should the Tigers do with Skubal?
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Today at 3:13 PM

Trade Skubal or not?


Champ and Chump of the weekend.
Champ and Chump of the weekend. episode artwork
Today at 3:12 PM

Champ and Chump.


The latest on trading Skubal or not?
The latest on trading Skubal or not? episode artwork
Today at 3:11 PM

Skubal wants to stay a Tiger?


Anyone still interested in the Home Run Derby?
Anyone still interested in the Home Run Derby? episode artwork
Today at 3:09 PM

Gator is not watching the Home Run Derby.


Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Verlander Announces Retirement, Tigers Are Getting Hot And Is It Time To Buy?
Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Verlander Announces Retirement, Tigers Are Getting Hot And Is It Time To Buy? episode artwork
Last Saturday at 2:00 PM

Justin Verlander announced this would be his final season, what will be his legacy? The Tigers are starting to get hot, are you starting to believe in a playoff run? All this and more!


Full Show: Tigers surging, Durant debate & road rage justice
Full Show: Tigers surging, Durant debate & road rage justice episode artwork
Last Friday at 6:21 PM

We break down the Detroit Tigers' sudden postseason surge and the massive Tarik Skubal trade debate, alongside a highly heated debate over the absolute best french fries and tater tots. We also share some of the wildest instant-karma road rage stories imaginable, featuring a disgruntled driver who accidentally followed a listener straight into a police station trap.


Hour 1: Are the Tigers actually going to pull off a playoff miracle?
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Last Friday at 4:37 PM

We break down the Detroit Tigers' sudden mid-summer surge and Eduardo Valencia's unforgettable, emotional debut home run that has fans dreaming of an improbable playoff run. Plus, we debate whether trading Tarik Skubal is the right move to sustain this momentum and relive the most iconic emotional moments in Detroit sports history.


Hour 2: Why Scott Harris has the toughest job in Detroit sports right now
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Last Friday at 4:00 PM

We break down the massive pressure facing Tigers GM Scott Harris compared to Detroit's other front offices as the trade deadline looms. The guys debate whether he should buy, sell, or try to navigate the muddy waters in between.


Hour 3: Why bringing Kevin Durant to Detroit is a terrible idea
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Last Friday at 3:30 PM

We break down the heated debate over whether trading the farm for an aging, high-baggage superstar makes any sense for the Pistons. Is it just a desperate play for star power, or the absolute wrong timeline for Cade Cunningham?


Hour 4: The ultimate instant karma road rage stories
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Last Friday at 3:08 PM

From sweet instant-karma road rage stories to a deep dive into the 2026 MLB Draft, the guys break down how the Detroit Tigers can leverage their minor league catching surplus. Plus, they debate whether trading for an elite pure hitter like Luis Arraez is the missing piece to ignite Detroit's lineup.


Full Show: Larkin expands list & are the Tigers back?
Full Show: Larkin expands list & are the Tigers back? episode artwork
Last Thursday at 6:18 PM

With Doug Karsch away mourning a pro wrestling heartbreak, this episode delivers sharp perspective on the Detroit Tigers' sudden surge toward the trade deadline and analyzes the major shift in the Detroit Red Wings' future after Dylan Larkin expanded his trade list.


Hour 1: What a Dylan Larkin for Jason Robertson trade would look like
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Last Thursday at 4:28 PM

With Dallas now on the table, a blockbuster deal centered around star forward Jason Robertson makes perfect sense for a team needing to win now. We role-play the executive negotiations to see if both front offices would actually pull the trigger.


Hour 2: Is Dylan Larkin forcing his way out of Detroit?
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Last Thursday at 4:00 PM

We break down the growing friction between Larkin and Steve Yzerman. Discover the warning signs that suggest the captain might finally be ready to jump ship at all costs.


Hour 3: Should the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal or go all in?
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Last Thursday at 3:30 PM

After a blistering June turnaround, the Tigers have clawed their way back from 16 games under .500 to within striking distance of a wild card spot. We debate whether Detroit should cash in on its ace for a massive prospect haul or capitalize on its sudden hot streak to push for the postseason.


Hour 4: Can the Tigers actually pull off an improbable playoff run?
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Last Thursday at 3:01 PM

With the team suddenly surging and standing just a few games out of a wildcard spot, we debate if their elite starting pitching can carry them into October.


Full Show: Should the Tigers let Skubal's preference dictate their deadline plan?
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Last Wednesday at 6:50 PM

Doug and Gator react to Tarik Skubal's comment about how the Tigers should approach the trade deadline. The team is surging, but is it too late for them to make a legitimate run at a World Series title, and should they be willing to sacrifice cost-controlled young players to make one last run with an ace pitcher who could depart via free agency in the offseason? Plus, there's growing frustration with the Red Wings, discussion about how the Pistons should handle Jalen Duren and the rest of their offseason, and more!


Hour 1: Skubal wants the Tigers to be deadline buyers
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Last Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Doug and Gator kick off Wednesday's show with some banter about the dramatic Argentina-Egypt World Cup match before transitioning to a recap of the Tigers' win vs. the A's which was fuel by a savvy pinch-hit decision by AJ Hinch and a dropped pop-up. The convo shifts to some interesting remarks by ace lefty Tarik Skubal.


Hour 2: Tigers deadline dilemma + growing frustration with Red Wings
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Last Wednesday at 6:25 PM

Doug and Gator debate Tarik Skubal's push for the Tigers to buy at the trade deadline and weigh whether a late-season playoff run is even realistic. The guys also field caller questions regarding the Pistons' remaining cap space and Jalen Duren trade rumors, while touching on the mounting fan frustration surrounding the Detroit Red Wings.


Hour 3: Joey Cora's exit + Is it World Series or bust for Tigers?
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Last Wednesday at 6:20 PM

Doug and Gator react to the Tigers parting ways with third base coach Joey Cora before diving back into the fierce debate over whether to buy or sell Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline. The guys also navigate the latest rumors surrounding the Pistons' remaining cap space and Dylan Larkin's ongoing standoff with the Red Wings front office. Finally, the segment wraps up with breaking news on former Tiger Justin Verlander's surprise selection to the AL All-Star roster as a special legend pick.


Hour 4: Tigers are surging, but is Skubal's call to buy at the deadline reasonable?
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Last Wednesday at 6:00 PM

The Tigers had several starting pitchers injured in the month of May, but the team is playing much better since then. Pitcher Tarik Skubal suggested that the team "add" players at the trade deadline, prompting the question of whether the team should sacrifice players who could help long-term for a chance to win big -- especially because Skubal could choose to leave via free agency. Additionally, the Pistons are looking for their next moves.


Full Show: USA exit, Skubal & Larkin decisions & best dive bars
Full Show: USA exit, Skubal & Larkin decisions & best dive bars episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 6:26 PM

Doug Karsch and Scott "Gator" Anderson react to the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's disappointing loss to Belgium and break down the financial barriers plaguing the American youth soccer system. They also debate the Detroit Tigers' trade deadline strategy regarding Tarik Skubal, the logistics of the latest stadium bobblehead giveaway, and swap stories about their favorite local dive bars.


Hour 1: Why America will always be a second-tier soccer nation
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Last Tuesday at 5:14 PM

Following last night's disappointing USMNT World Cup exit, the guys debate whether America is destined to remain a second-tier soccer nation due to a broken youth system and tactical blunders. Plus, they tackle a brutal listener poll: what's more likely to happen in your lifetime, a USMNT World Cup title or a Detroit Lions Super Bowl win?


Hour 2: Is a .500 record enough for a Tigers playoff run?
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Last Tuesday at 5:00 PM

The guys dive into the absolute madness of Tigers bobblehead logistics and debate whether a true "Godfather offer" for Tarik Skubal is actually realistic. Plus, they break down why you shouldn't fall into the Pistons Summer League hype trap and how MLS might capitalize on baseball's looming labor drama.