Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh
Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh finds the most informed analysts to discuss Michigan based (college and professional) sports teams and their rivals. Focus is on free agency, trades, salary caps, drafts, NIL, analytics, injuries, and more. Ryan Walsh is a former CIA analyst that now applies his skills to the world of sports.
Episodes

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
Airdate: July 21, 2025
Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Tigers analysis along with a discussion about the sports memorabilia market. Guest: Josh Crumback - Encore Business Group. Analysts: Ryan Randle - The Grind Line Podcast, Dave Dalton - Pistons Fanatic, Jerry Mackinem - Tigers Minor League Report.
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Josh Crumback:
https://encorebusinessgroup.com
Ryan Randle:
https://x.com/rdryan33
https://x.com/GrindLinePod
https://www.youtube.com/@GrindLinePod
Dave Dalton:
https://x.com/Pistonfanatic1
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/dave-dalton9/episodes/
https://www.youtube.com/@pistonfanaticpodcast656
Jerry Mackinem:
https://x.com/OPSenheimer
https://x.com/tigersMLreport
https://tigersmlreport.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@TigersMinorLeagueReport
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs live on Jethro.fm Monday 7-9PM EST
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook; https://www.youtube.com/@SportsIntelwithRyanWalsh on YouTube. Book: An Introduction To Sports Memorabilia: How To Know What You Have And Get What You Want - Kindle edition by Walsh, Ryan. Crafts, Hobbies & Home Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X
*Inquiries: sportsintelwithryanwalsh@gmail.com

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Airdate: July 14, 2025
Friend of the show and Detroit Tigers’ public address announcer Zach Linfield joins Ryan on the program. Zach discusses his heroes, tricks of the trade, his colleagues in the press box, and more. Hockeytown Rundown does another run-in to discuss the Detroit Red Wings. They bring up grittiness on the roster, next season projections, and some prospects to look out for on the Grand Rapids Griffins. Robert Bondy is back discussing MSU Spartans football. Robert talks projections, transfer portal, and makes a record prediction. Bryce Simon solidifies the show’s lineup to discuss NBA Summer League, Detroit Pistons free agency, and the Pistons’ young core. Guest: Zach Linfield of the Detroit Tigers. Analysts: Zack Trathen and Carlo Mario of Hockeytown Rundown - Robert Bondy of The Spartans Wire - Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops.
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Zach Linfield:
Zach Linfield 🎙️ (@ZachLinfield) / X
Zack Trathen:
Zack Trathen HTRD 🐙 (@ZackTrathenHTRD) / X
Hockeytown Rundown (@HockeytownRD) / X
Carlo Mario:
Carlo Mario (@drumlion) / X
Hockeytown Rundown (@HockeytownRD) / X
Robert Bondy:
Robert Bondy (@RobertBondy5) / X
SpartansWire (@TheSpartansWire) / X
Michigan State Spartans News, Scores, and Stats | Spartans Wire
Bryce Simon:
Bryce Simon (@CoachBryceSimon) / X
Motor City Hoops (@MotorCityHoops) / X
#ThePistonsPulse
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs live on Jethro.fm Monday 7-9PM EST
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook; https://www.youtube.com/@SportsIntelwithRyanWalsh on YouTube
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X
*Inquiries: sportsintelwithryanwalsh@gmail.com

Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Ryan hosts a Red Wings Report with Nick Harrington of Hockeytown West. The report brings the audience up to date on the recent NHL draft, trades, free agency, coaching additions, and more. This episode also informs the audience on possible future developments regarding the Detroit Red Wings.
Analysts: Travis Focht of Hockeytown West, Devin Little of The Hockey Writers, Tyler Kuehl of Daily Faceoff, Elaine Shircliff of Graced By Rain podcast
#LGRW #GoGRG
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Nick Harrington:
Nick (@GRHockeyguy) / X
Hockeytown West Podcast (@HockeytownWpod) / X
Travis Focht:
Travis Focht (@TravInTtown) / X
Hockeytown West Podcast (@HockeytownWpod) / X
Devin Little:
Devin L. (@HockeyWithDevin) / X
The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) / X
The Hockey Writers - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
The Flying Octopus Podcast (@FlyingOctoPod) / X
Tyler Kuehl:
Tyler Kuehl (@TJKu29) / X
Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) / X
Daily Faceoff | Line Combinations, NHL News, Betting Picks
Elaine Shircliff:
Elaine Shircliff (@imaraindancer) / X
Graced By Rain (@GracedByRainPod) / X
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs on Jethro.fm
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X

Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Ryan hosts an off-season Detroit Pistons debrief. He discusses the Pistons’ draft pick, their off-season moves, and projected strategy going forward. Analysts include Blake Silverman, Matt Powers, Tyler Metcalf, and Sean Murphy.
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Blake Silverman of SI
Matt Powers of Swish Theory
Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings
Sean Murphy of From Half Court Pod
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs on Jethro.fm
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X

Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Ryan hosts a Detroit Tigers intel summit with top analysts. Rogelio Castillo, Chris Brown, and Brandon Day of Tigers Minor League Report give insightful information on Tigers prospects. Brandon Day of Bless You Boys discusses possible moves leading up to the trade deadline and more. Jayden Hewitt of Tigers Minor League Report is in studio to co-host the summit with Ryan, and offer his analysis on possible draftees.
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Tigers Minor League Report
@tigersMLreport on X
Bless You Boys
@blessyouboys on X
Rogelio Castillo on X
Chris Brown on X
Brandon Day on X
Jayden Hewitt on X
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs on Jethro.fm
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Ryan sits alongside Mike Guswiler of the West Michigan Sports Commission to discuss the Commission’s development and upcoming events. Move United’s Glenn Merry calls in to have a conversation with Ryan and Mike about the Hartford Nationals. David Rosenberg of Bless You Boys calls in to share his analysis of how the Detroit Tigers have been able to keep their momentum in 2025. Emmett Matasovsky from SI talks about his recent series of Detroit Lions UDFA profiles.
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West Michigan Sports Commission
The Hartford Nationals - Move United
Bless You Boys
SI Lions
@blessyouboys on X
David Rosenberg on X
Emmett Matasovsky on X
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs on Jethro.fm
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Airdate: June 9, 2025
Friend of the show and play-by-play announcer Greg Gania joins Ryan on the program. Greg gives intel on some of the prospects for the Erie SeaWolves and in the Detroit Tigers’ farm system. Greg then shares (what isn’t classified) info on the Erie SeaWolves’ cross-promotion with Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Erik Westrum returns to the show to discuss his book and his takes on current hockey. Ryan discusses Gran Fondo in a special Mary Free Bed segment. Then Ryan finishes strong with collecting some high level Detroit Lions intel. Guests: Greg Gania of the Erie SeaWolves - Erik Westrum, former NHL player and author - Molly McKinney and Sean Murphy of Mary Free Bed. Analyst: Ty Schalter of Pride of Detroit.
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Greg Gania:
Greg Gania (@Greg_Gania) / X
Erie SeaWolves (@erie_seawolves) / X
Erik Westrum:
Erik Westrum (@erikwestrum7) / X
Amazon.com: Erik Westrum: books, biography, latest update
Molly McKinney and Sean Murphy:
Mary Free Bed (@MFBrehab) / X
Ty Schalter:
Ty Schalter (@tyschalter) / X
Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) / X
Pride Of Detroit, a Detroit Lions community
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs live on Jethro.fm Monday 7-9PM EST
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook; https://www.youtube.com/@SportsIntelwithRyanWalsh on YouTube
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Airdate: June 2, 2025
Ryan starts off with a Detroit Tigers update. He then gets a Red Wings assessment regarding their playoff chances in 2026. The focus shifts to NCAA as Ryan gets the 411 on all the changes at Michigan State, and the implications they will have on their programs. The episode crescendos into another visit in the Honolulu Blue Tent as Dr. Jimmy gives his assessments on Detroit Lions injuries and how they will impact the 2025-2026 season. Analysts: Evan Davis of Last Word on Sports - Zack Trathen and Carlo Mario of Hockeytown Rundown - Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press - Dr. Jimmy Liao of The Lions Wire
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Evan Davis:
Evan Davis (@evandavis5303) / X
LastWordOnSports Inc (@lastwordonsport) / X
Zack Trathen:
Zack Trathen HTRD 🐙 (@ZackTrathenHTRD) / X
Hockeytown Rundown (@HockeytownRD) / X
Carlo Mario:
Carlo Mario (@drumlion) / X
Hockeytown Rundown (@HockeytownRD) / X
Chris Solari:
Chris Solari (@chrissolari) / X
Dr. Jimmy Liao:
Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) / X
The Lions Wire (@thelionswire) / X
Detroit Lions Podcast (@DetLionsPodcast) / X
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs on Jethro.fm
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Airdate: May 26, 2025
Ryan starts off this Memorial Day episode honoring those who serve, and have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. He then interviews two inspirational guests that found success with Mary Free Bed’s wheelchair basketball team. Ryan turns to Detroit sports teams updates, and then wraps up the episode with professional wrestling intel - delving into ratings, economics, and creative.
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Ginessa Aguirre and Schuyler Whitney:
Mary Free Bed (@MFBrehab) / X
Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports - Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Mike Payton:
Mike Payton (@AtoZ_Payton) / X
A to Z Sports (@AtoZSportsNFL) / X
13 On Your Side (@wzzm13) / X
James Gullett:
James Gullett (@gullett_james) / X
Michigan Sports Media (@MISportsMedia) / X
MICHIGAN SPORTS MEDIA – For Fans, By Fans.
Joey Williamson:
Hollywood Joe (@HWoodWorldSport) / X
Hollywood’s World of Sports – Official Sports Website
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs on Jethro.fm
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X

Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Airdate: May 19, 2025
Ryan hosts a fusion of inspiration and intel. The inspiration comes from three athletes that have found success despite overwhelming odds. The intel comes in the form of post-season analysis for the Detroit Red Wings and the Grand Rapids Griffins. Plus, intel regarding the Detroit Tigers and their farm system. Guests: Darin Burns of the Canadian Football League - Casey Falkner and Steve Chapman of Mary Free Bed Cycling Team. Analysts: Nick Harrington and Brandon Cooke of Hockeytown West Podcast - Jayden Hewitt of Tigers ML Report
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Darin Burns:
Amazon.com: 61 Never Forgotten: 9781637927045: Burns, Darin, Johnson, Jodi: Books
Darin Burns (@DarinBurns4) / X
Casey Falkner and Steve Chapman:
Mary Free Bed (@MFBrehab) / X
Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports - Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Nick Harrington:
Nick (@GRHockeyguy) / X
Hockeytown West Podcast (@HockeytownWpod) / X
Brandon Cooke:
Brandon Cooke (@brandongrhockey) / X
Hockeytown West Podcast (@HockeytownWpod) / X
Jayden Hewitt:
Jayden Hewitt (@JaydenTHewitt) / X
Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) / X
Tigers Minor League Report - Find the latest Detroit Tigers news, prospects and more
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Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh airs on Jethro.fm
Ryan Walsh: @sportsintelryan on X; Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh on Facebook
Deb Kay - Executive Producer: @debwalshkay1 on X
Rex - Producer: @talkshowrex on X