Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh

Episode 60: Mat Issa, Jordan Hall, Jake Grossman, and Cole Thompson

Airdate: August 25, 2025
Intel Covered: Detroit Pistons, Detroit Tigers, Michigan Wolverines Football, Lions vs. Texans Postgame Analysis
Analysts: 
Mat Issa - Forbes
Jordan Hall - Eat 'Em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast
Jake Grossman - Michigan Football Analytics
Counter-Intel Analyst: 
 Cole Thompson - The Texans Wire
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Mat Issa: 
https://x.com/matissa15
https://x.com/ForbesSports
https://authory.com/matissa?collection=_all&view=thumbnail&page=1
 
Jordan Hall:
https://x.com/hostedbyjhall
https://x.com/eatemuppod
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-em-up-a-detroit-tigers-podcast/id1087370521
 
Jake Grossman: 
https://x.com/jakegrossman0
https://x.com/mfbanalytics
https://mfootballanalytics.com/
 
Cole Thompson:
https://x.com/MrColeThompson
https://x.com/SECUnfiltered
https://x.com/TheTexansWire
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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  

Episode 59: Jon Erkkila (aka “Yooper”), Chris Perfett, Connor Earegood, and Cole Thompson

Airdate: August 18, 2025
Intel Covered: Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan State Spartans Football, Lions vs. Texans Pre-Season Matchup
Analysts: 
 John Erkkila (aka “Yooper”) - Motor City Metrics
 Chris Perfett - Fox Sports Radio
Reporter:
 Connor Earegood - Detroit News
Counter-Intel Analyst: 
 Cole Thompson - The Texans Wire
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“Yooper”: 
Yooper_IA (@Yooper_IA) / X
Motor City Metrics (@mcmbaseballpod) / X
Chris Perfett:
https://x.com/chrisperfett
https://x.com/FoxSportsRadio
https://www.iheart.com/live/fox-sports-radio-4732/
Connor Earegood:
https://x.com/ConnorEaregood
https://www.detroitnews.com/
Cole Thompson:
https://x.com/MrColeThompson
https://x.com/SECUnfiltered
https://x.com/TheTexansWire
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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  
 

Episode 58: Justin Rogers, Mike Boruta, Joe Rampe, and Hunter Thompson

Airdate: August 11, 2025
Significant intel for the Detroit Tigers’ current season and the Detroit Lions’ pre-season.  Lions and Tigers analysts, and an Atlanta Falcons analyst provides counter-intel on the Lions’ prospects. Plus, Ryan and fellow Jethro FM personality discuss their feelings on the Detroit Tigers’ post-season chances.
Analysts: 
-Justin Rogers - Detroit Football Network
-Joe Rampe - Tigers Minor League Report
Counter-Intel Analysts: 
-Hunter Thompson - The Backups
Guest:
Mike Boruta - The Polka Pops
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Justin Rogers:
https://x.com/Justin_Rogers
https://www.detroitfootball.net/
https://www.instagram.com/jrogers923/#
 
Mike Boruta:
https://www.jethro.fm/polka-pops/
https://www.facebook.com/PolkaPops
 
Joe Rampe:
https://x.com/joe_rampe
https://x.com/tigersMLreport
https://tigersmlreport.com/
 
Hunter Thompson:
https://x.com/hthompsonFB
https://thebackups.substack.com/
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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  

Episode 57: Ryan Mathews, Gavino Borquez, Saivion Mixson, and Alex Urban

Airdate: August 4, 2025
Ryan puts his intelligence community experience to work by getting the latest intel and analysis from the perspectives of the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, and Atlanta Falcons. The Detroit Tigers are entering August after a controversial trade deadline and that gets broken down with Alex Urban. Ryan wraps up the program with analysis and opinions on WWE's SummerSlam.
Analysts: 
-Ryan Mathews - Pride of Detroit
-Alex Urban - Eat em Up Podcast
Counter-Intel Analysts: 
-Gavino Borquez - The Chargers Wire
-Saivion Mixson - The Falcoholic
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Ryan Mathews:
https://x.com/Ryan_POD
https://x.com/PrideOfDetroit
https://x.com/SBNation
 
Gavino Borquez:
https://x.com/GavinoBorquez
https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/
https://x.com/TheChargersWire
 
Saivion Mixson:
https://x.com/saivionmixson
https://x.com/TheFalcoholic
https://x.com/SBNation
 
Alex Urban:
https://x.com/aurban91
https://x.com/EatEmUpPod
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-em-up-a-detroit-tigers-podcast/id1087370521
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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  

Episode 56: Joey Williamson, Gavino Borquez, Greg Gania, and Dr. Jimmy Liao

Airdate: July 28, 2025
The show starts off with WWE analysis and a discussion of the impact Hulk Hogan had on sports entertainment. Counter-Intelligence Analysis is back with a preview of the upcoming pre-season matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers. Special guest Greg Gania returns to discuss his play-by-play work for the Detroit Tigers affiliate Erie SeaWolves, Erie’s relationship with HBO’s John Oliver, and projections going forward for the Tigers’ organization. Ryan pops his head into the Honolulu Blue Tent once again to get the latest injury intel before the Detroit Lions embark on their 2025-2026 season. Guests: Greg Gania of the Erie SeaWolves. Analysts: Joey Williamson of Hollywood World of Sports, Gavino Borquez of the ChargersWire, and Dr. Jimmy Liao of Detroit Lions Morning Rounds.
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Joey Williamson:
https://x.com/HWoodWorldSport
https://www.hollywoodsworldofsports.com/
 
Gavino Borquez:
https://x.com/GavinoBorquez
https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/
 
Greg Gania:
https://x.com/Greg_Gania
https://greggania.com/
https://x.com/erie_seawolves
 
Dr. Jimmy Liao:
https://x.com/JimmyLiaoMD
https://lionswire.usatoday.com/staff/79424327007/jimmy-liao-md/
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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  

Episode 55: Josh Crumback, Ryan Randall, Dave Dalton, and Jerry Mackinem

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 - Piston Fanatic Podcast, 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 

Episode 54: Publicly Addressing Detroit Sports and More. FULL SHOW

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  

Episode 53: Red Wings Report

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

Episode 52: Pistons Debrief

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

Episode 51: Detroit Tigers Intel Summit

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