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The Ben Bosscher Show airs weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon on Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt. Host Ben Bosscher and Producer Kyle Sandel bring sharp, Michigan-driven sports talk to the airwaves, covering the biggest stories and boldest opinions on the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Wolverines, Spartans, and more. Whether it's breaking news or barbershop debate, Ben and Kyle keep it local, passionate, and unfiltered.

Scott Harris Needs to Give the Red Sox a Call + The Tigers Biggest Need
#11
Yesterday at 4:11 PM

(0:00) - Scott Harris Needs to Give the Red Sox a Call

(14:40) - Tigers Biggest Need Made Clear After This Weekend

(23:52) - The Mitt Morning Catch

(34:40) - Monday Morning Stock Exchange

(44:45) - JJ Spaun Wins the US Open

(54:50) - Around the League: Riskiest Moves of NFL Offseason

(1:08:31) - Pistons Trade for Jaren Jackson Jr?

(1:19:52) - NBA Finals Game 5 Preview

(1:28:44) - Should the Tigers be Willing to Part Ways with Max Clark to Acquire a Star?

(1:41:42) - Monday Morning Stock Exchange Continued...

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Fake Detroit Lions Training Camp Headlines + Still Mad at Ben Johnson?
#10
Last Friday at 4:08 PM

(0:00) - Detroit Athletes as UFC Fighters: Who Wins Each Weightclass?

(15:07) - What Detroit Athlete Takes the Heavyweight Division in a UFC Fight?

(25:35) - The Mitt Morning Catch + Crazy Tommy Kahnle Story

(38:20) - Still Mad at Ben Johnson?

(44:37) - Fake Lions Training Camp Headlines

(59:07) - Around the League: Rating Teams Drama Levels of Minicamp

(1:12:04) - NBA Finals vs Stanley Cup Finals...Which has been better?

(1:20:13) - Friday Morning Smackdown

(1:29:02) - Tigers Starting Pitching Could Use a Boost with this Trade

(1:40:45) - Sauna...


Worst Day of the Year for the Tigers + How to Replace Jackson Jobe
#9
Last Thursday at 4:07 PM

(0:00) - Jackson Jobe Out for the Remainder of the Season

(13:04) - A Former Cy Young Winner the Tigers Need to Trade For... + The Mitt Morning Catch

(25:29) - The NBA Finals Continues to Surprise

(36:27) - Parker Meadows Panic?

(44:41) - Tarik Skubal Extension Talks

(57:13) - Around the League: NFL Top 20 Player Sales

(1:09:38) - Thursday Thoughts

(1:19:13) - How the Pistons can learn from this NBA Finals

(1:29:15) - Is Starting Pitching Now a Need for the Tigers?

(1:42:04) - Not Hitting the Panic Button on Parker...


The Lions Need to Pay Aidan Hutchinson Now + Scott Harris Speaks...
#8
Last Wednesday at 4:06 PM

(0:00) - Aidan Hutchinson Payday On The Way?

(14:59) - Hutchinson Contract Discussion + The Mitt Morning Catch

(27:51) - Scott Harris Speaks: Biggest Takeaways

(38:34) - Whatcha Watchin' Wednesday

(44:37) - I Wouldn't Be Surprised If...

(57:53) - Around the League: Blind Ranking NFL Minicamp Headline Players

(1:11:57) - BIG WIN WEDNESDAY Winner + Why are the NBA Finals Ratings Down?

(1:22:00) - The Chemistry & Culture of this Tigers Team is their #1 Priority

(1:28:54) - Hutchinson Contract Extension Needs to Happen Now

(1:41:17) - Tarik Skubal Extension Doesn't Look Promising...

(1:49:23...


2025 Tigers vs 2012 Tigers + Why KD to the Pistons Trade Talks Need to End
#7
06/10/2025

(0:00) - Denzel Clarke Crazy Catch + 2025 Tigers vs 2012 Tigers

(14:11) - The Mitt Morning Catch

(24:55) - KD to the Pistons Trade Talks Need to Stop

(37:13) - Where is Za'Darius Smith?

(44:27) - What Lion Isn't Being Talked About Enough?

(55:18) - Around the League: Top 25 CFB Programs since 2000

(1:07:50) - Tuesday Tower: NFC Teams

(1:20:39) - Greatest Catches Ever

(1:28:46) - 2025 Tigers Stack Up to the 2012 Tigers

(1:42:10) - Will the Pistons Make a Big Trade this Offseason?

(1:52:21) - The Mitt Morning Catch

(2:03:34) - Lock...


What Tigers Prospects are Safe at the Trade Deadline? + Michigan vs NCAA Continues...
#6
06/09/2025

(0:00) - Paul Skenes to the Tigers Trade Revisited

(14:03) - What Tigers Prospects are you willing to give up at the Deadline?

(25:24) - The Mitt Morning Catch

(39:42) - Sarah's Take on Patrick Mahomes has Chiefs Fans Upset

(44:20) - Monday Morning Stock Exchange

(1:00:20) - Around the League: 2021 NFL ReDraft

(1:11:42) - Do You Watch the Michigan Panthers?

(1:19:25) - The Tigers Best Offensive Player Is ___

(1:29:10) - Biggest Needs at the Deadline for the Tigers

(1:41:53) - Michigan vs NCAA Continues...

(1:52:05) - The Mitt Morning...


This Tigers Move Needs to Happen... + Everything We Learned From Lions OTAs
#5
06/06/2025

(0:00) - Ben Bosscher Show v Huge Show 2v2 Golf Match?

(12:56) - Tigers Complaints from the Split White Sox Series

(27:21) - Final Take on Lions Trey Hendrickson Trade + The Mitt Morning Catch

(39:02) - The False Information on Frank Ragnow "Contract" Situation

(44:29) - Pistons Blueprint to the NBA Finals

(57:22) - Around the League: Jared Goff vs the 31 Other NFL Starting QBs

(1:08:30) - The Worst Youth Sport Parents

(1:20:00) - It's Time to Cut Andy Ibanez

(1:29:16) - Everything We Learned from Lions OTAs

(1:42:30) - The...


Colt Keith to 3rd Base Maximizes Detroit's Lineup + How Many Tigers Make the All-Star Game?
#4
06/05/2025

(0:00) - Colt Keith Moving to 3rd Base Maximizes the Tigers Lineup

(13:26) - Red Wings Fans Slapped in the Face Last Night + The Mitt Morning Catch

(31:39) - Worried about Kerry Carp's Hamstring? + Another Top 10 Prospect Injured

(39:46) - The Pacers may have shot over the Thunder because of this

(44:28) - How Many Tigers Should Make Your All-Star Ballot?

(56:37) - Around the League: Fact or Cap NFL OTA Headlines

(1:08:26) - Dream 2026 NBA Finals Matchup

(1:18:32) - Stevie Y has Fallen Behind the Rest of Detroit's Teams

(1:28:39...


Anthony Pittman of the Detroit Lions Joins the Show + Tigers Bullpen Struggles Causing Concern
#3
06/04/2025

(0:00) - Overreaction or Fact?: Tigers Bullpen is an Issue

(12:35) - Why Ben is Rooting for the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals

(22:18) - The Mitt Morning Catch

(34:56) - Bo Bichette to the Tigers: In or Out?

(44:43) - Should the Lions Re-Sign Alex Anzalone?

(57:53) - Around the League: Ben Guesses the Top 10 #1 Overall CFB Recruits of 21st Century

(1:09:34) - Anthony Pittman of the Detroit Lions Joins the Show

(1:20:12) - Kevin McGonicle #4 in a New MLB Prospect Ranking + Whatcha Watchin Wednesday

(1:29:03) - Tigers Bullpen Needs...


The Impact of Frank Ragnow's Retirement + Parker Meadows Makes Tigers Even More Dangerous
#2
06/03/2025

(0:00) - Tigers roll White Sox behind Kerry Carpenter's 3 HRs

(12:42) - Parker Meadows Makes Immediate Impact in Return + The Mitt Morning Catch

(24:56) - OLine Talk: The Impact of Frank Ragnow Retirement

(36:56) - Does the Tigers Top 4 stack up with the Dodgers Top 4?

(45:16) - Confidence Level in Lions Offense with Ragnow gone

(57:48) - Around the League: NFL Awards Prop Bets

(1:12:06) - Why Ben Hates Joe Burrow

(1:20:30) - Tuesday Tower: Detroit Sports Nicknames

(1:29:32) - Why do so many Lions Retire Early?

(1:43:15) - Tigers have...


Should the Tigers sell the Farm for Paul Skenes?
#1
06/02/2025

(0:00) - Intro to a New Era of Sports Talk Radio + Paul Skenes to the Tigers Proposal

(13:38) - Skenes & Skubal Duo Would Make the Tigers True World Series Contenders

(25:34) - The Mitt Morning Catch

(33:44) - What are the Lions the "best" at in the NFL?

(43:48) - Brad Tunney Joins the Show

(57:25) - Will you still be a Tigers fan if Chris Illitch lets Skubal walk?

(1:08:06) - Top 5 Lions you would protect in an expansion draft

(1:16:57) - John Vicari Joins the Show + Monday Morning Stock Exchange

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Flustered Flaherty concerns?
#351
05/23/2025

(00:00) Flaherty continues to struggle

(11:05) Lakeland lineup is hilarious


Tarik Skubal may be the Greatest Tigers Pitcher Ever + BIG WIN WEDNESDAY
#350
05/21/2025

(0:00) - Tarik Skubal may be the Greatest Tigers Pitcher Ever

(12:52) - Kerry Carpenter should be the Tigers All-Time Leadoff Hitter

(25:25) - BIG WIN WEDNESDAY + Flag Football Player Draft

(42:30) - Tush Push is back


Lions Full Schedule Prediction + Primetime NFL Games Draft
#349
05/19/2025

(0:00) - Lions Full Schedule Prediction

(12:37) - The Tigers Biggest Weakness...

(23:29) - Five Lions Make the PFF Top 25 Under 25 + Primetime NFL Games Draft

(45:12) - Rivalries are Dead...


NFL International Games: Hate em or Love em? + NBA Draft Lottery Shadiness
#348
05/13/2025

(0:00) - Is the NBA Draft Lottery Rigged?

(12:56) - Tigers Pitching By Chaos is Back

(24:25) - NFL International Games: Love em or Hate em?

(37:31) - Reactions to Detroit Face of the City


Has Tarik Skubal Officially Become the Face of Detroit Sports?
#347
05/12/2025

(0:00) - Is Tarik Skubal the Face of Detroit Sports?

(12:53) - Jack Flaherty Panic Button Check-In

(25:56) - Trey Hendrickson to the Lions talk is back...

(36:50) - Lions Week One Opponent Prediction


Can the Tigers replicate what the Lions did?
#346
05/09/2025

(00:00) Can the Tigers replicate what the Lions did?

(11:51) Ben doesn't think the Tigers can replicate the Lions success

(19:53) Top 5 Detroit Athletes Under 25; news

(35:50) What went wrong in the NFC Championship?


Is Javy Baez Playing Up To His Contract? + Ben's Hate For Coors Field
#345
05/08/2025

(0:00) - Coors Field Sucks

(13:26) - Is Javy Baez Living up to his Contract?

(26:22) - Tigers All-Star Watch + News

(36:48) - Are you hate-watching the Knicks?


The Lions are in a race with the Steelers and Cowboys
#344
05/07/2025

(00:00) Aidan Hutchinson needs a new contract

(11:55) Aidan Hutchinson Contract and do the Pistons Trade for a Star

(23:25) Pistons Free Agency

(32:11) Ben's Problem


Does Scott Harris deserve credit for the Tigers success?
#343
05/06/2025

(00:00) Does Scott Harris deserve respect?

(11:00) Pistons should hold this summer

(21:45) Texts

(26:28) Are the Lions the best team in football?


Sherrone Moore Suspension Continues the Connor Stalions Saga + Kevin LaDuke Joins to Discuss Give Local Midland Event
#342
05/05/2025

(0:00) - Kevin LaDuke joins to talk Give Local Midland Event + Sherrone Moore Suspended

(10:05) - What is the Best Story of this Tigers Team?

(20:18) - Ben's TV Show Binging Problem + Why the Pistons Shouldn't Rush the Process this Offseason

(33:34) - Cinco De Mayo: Overrated or Underrated?


Who's to Blame for the Pistons Playoff Series Loss? + Tigers Biggest Surprise of the Season
#341
05/02/2025

(0:00) - Pistons Lose Series to Knicks, Does JB Bickerstaff Deserve All the Blame?

(11:00) - Grading Cade Cunningham's First Playoff Series

(27:32) - Pistons Offseason: Stay Put & Develop or Make a Big Trade?

(41:51) - The Resurgence of El Mago


Any beef with the Lions 'meat & potatoes' draft + What's got the Pistons hands tied?
#340
04/28/2025

(00:00) NFL Draft recap -Lions stock up on meat and potatoes, any beef?

(19:32) Pistons fall down down 3-1 in Knicks series... How have we gotten here + the curious case of Ausar Thompson

(38:45) The Tigers are 1st in the AL, and they are REAL.

(42:54) Why did Shedeur fall? + The new titleholder for 'Dumbest team in football"


1st round draft reactions
#339
04/25/2025

(00:00) - Lions draft reactions

(8:26) - What do the Lions do on day 2 of the draft?


Ben's 2025 NFL Mock Draft
#337
04/23/2025

(00:00) Ben's 2025 NFL Mock Draft


Pistons steal Game 2 in MSG with authority
#336
04/22/2025

(00:00) Pistons take the Knicks lunch money

(12:50) Jameson Williams trade rumors - something or nothing?


Pistons Playoff Promise Plummeting? + Why We Need to Change Our Season Goals on the Tigers
#335
04/21/2025

(0:00) - Pistons Series Win Percentage Adjusted After Game 1 Loss?

(11:13) - Adjustments Pistons Need to Make to Win Game Two Tonight

(25:17) - Changing the Season Goals of the Tigers After Their Strong Start

(40:29) - Can Pistons Survive Series if They Go Down 2-0?


Rory roars at the Masters + previewing the Pistons matchup in round one vs the Knicks
#334
04/14/2025

(00:00) Ben fell in love with golf- what Rory Mcilroy's Masters win means

(8:11) Pistons - Knicks... 17 years since the pistons won a playoff game. How about a series?

(29:09) How the Pistons can slow down the Knicks series

(49:22) What could go wrong for the Pistons


Tigers Most Improved Player of 2025: Spencer Torkelson or Casey Mize?
#333
04/07/2025

(0:00) - Tigers Most Improved Player: Torkelson or Mize?

(13:31) - Michael Priebe joins the show to talk this weekend's Tri-City Celebrity Game

(27:39) - Michigan State and Michigan's Opposite Approach to the Transfer Portal

(43:37) - Ben's Going to Utah


Detroit Sports 2025 Quarterly Check-In
04/03/2025

(0:00) - Detroit Sports Quarterly Check-In Preview + CMU Coaching Carousel

(9:47) - Why the Tigers have Ben's attention over the other Detroit Teams

(23:47) - The Awkward Relationship of Steve Yzerman and Red Wings Fans

(42:42) - Trajan Langdon is the MVP of Detroit Sports in 2025


Buying Stock on These Tigers + BIG WIN WEDNESDAY
#332
04/02/2025

(0:00) - Who's Stock are you Buying on this Tigers Team?

(10:34) - Tigers Tough Decision to Make when Torres Returns...

(22:10) - Tarik Skubal Talk + Pistons Playoff Pressure?

(38:45) - BIG WIN WEDNESDAY Winner Announced + Cade Cunningham Injury Update


Transfer Portal Palooza + Jackson Jobe flashes in 1st start with the Tigers
#331
04/01/2025

(00:00) The transfer portal has begun to ravage the Michigan & Michigan State basketball teams... how far is too far + is there a fix?

(14:19) What does the emergence of the portal mean for Tom Izzo & Michigan State's future?

(23:41) Around the League: NFL rule changes, draft thoughts

(40:44) Jackson Jobe's debut + a breakout for the Tigers offense.


Another Year with No Title... Concern level for Big Ten? + Tigers & Torpedo Bats + Bad Boy Pistons 2.0
#330
03/31/2025

(0:00) - Big Ten Basketball; Another Year with No Title... Concern level for Big Ten?

(15:11) - Where do MSU and Michigan hoops go from here?

(26:37) - Tigers - Tork Up, Keith Down + Torpedo Bats

(41:10) - Pistons - Bad Boys 2.0 - Why Ben loves when other teams hate his


What We Learned From the Tigers Opening Game + Michigan & Michigan St Preview
#329
03/28/2025

(0:00) - What We Learned From the Tigers Opening Game

(14:16) - Michigan and Michigan St Preview

(28:05) - Ben's Bets and Kyle's Keys

(44:21) - Who are you least confident in tonight?


Tigers Opening Day! 3 Reasons for Optimism and 3 Reasons for Concern
#328
03/27/2025

(0:00) - Tigers Season Predictions

(12:25) - 3 Reasons for Optimism and Concern for the 2025 Tigers

(24:35) - Around the League: Sweet 16 Edition + Tigers Lock of the Day

(40:22) - Tigers Award Predictions


Tigers Opening day roster reaction + a Saginaw Spirit check-in with Dillon Clark
#327
03/26/2025

(00:00) Dillon Clark joins to talk Saginaw Spirit and preview their playoff series with the Erie Otters

(14:35) The Tigers' opening day roster has been released & questions have been left on the table

(25:26) Around the League NFL roundup - Old faces in new places + rule change debates

(41:35) A Tigers roster callback + touching on the rest of the NCAA tournament ahead of tomorrow's Elite 8 matchups.


Transfer Portal Issues, Tigers Injuries, Feeling better or worse about MSU
#326
03/25/2025

(00:00) - Transfer Portal Issues

(12:18) - Feeling better or worse about MSU winning a National Championship

(20:51) - Lions draft prospects with Erik Schlitt

(40:51) - Tigers Spring Training from Hell


Should Michigan State be Scared to Face Michigan in a Potential Elite 8 Matchup?
#325
03/24/2025

(0:00) - Who is the MVP of the weekend between Michigan & MSU?

(13:32) - Should Michigan St be scared to face Michigan in a potential Elite 8 Matchup?

(24:06) - Around the League: March Madness Edition + Parker Meadows added to 60-day IL

(42:14) - Michigan vs Auburn Preview


Biggest Storylines of March Madness so far; Michigan Survives UCSD Scare
#324
03/21/2025

(0:00) - Michigan survives UCSD scare

(14:59) - Michigan State agreement bracket proposition

(23:44) - Biggest Storylines of March Madness so far

(41:00) - Who is the greatest college basketball player of all time?


March Madness Thursday Breakdown + Would You Rather - Detroit Athletes Edition
#323
03/20/2025

(0:00) - Day of Watching March Madness - Tourney Takeaways

(20:36) - Watching your team, is there ever any confidence in March?

(26:03) - Would You Rather - Detroit Athletes Edition

(40:33) - Ben Makes His March Madness Lock of the Night