Best Host Of Gr Podcasts (2025)

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X's and BrO's - David Dwork talks Red Wings, Panthers, and NHL 17:08

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23h ago17:08

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David Dwork of The Hockey News joins the show to preview the Panthers @ Red Wings game on Wednesday, and give his early impressions of the NHL season at large. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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X's and BrO's - GR native, Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss gets national love 10:21

1d ago10:21

10:21

Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports joins the show to discuss his latest article about Grand Rapids native Trinidad Chambliss, who's suddenly making his way as a star quarterback at Ole Miss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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X's and BrO's - Yamamoto's complete game should upset Tigers fans 8:36

1d ago8:36

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Shep explains why Dodgers manager Dave Roberts' decision to allow Yoshi Yamamoto to pitch a complete game (and a win) should make Tigers fans question AJ Hinch's decision to pull Tarik Skubal in Game 5 of the ALDS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data fora…

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277 | A Dad's Journey to Hope (Part Two) with Terry Sternad 33:06

1d ago33:06

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In the second half of my conversation with grieving dad Terry Sternad, we see what grief—and faith—can look like more than forty years after the death of a child. Terry’s six-year-old son, TJ, went to heaven in 1983, and while the ache of missing him has never gone away, Terry has discovered that joy and sorrow can coexist through a deep, abiding r…

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X's and BrO's - Chris McCosky wraps up Tigers season 17:42

2d ago17:42

17:42

Chris McCosky of the Detroit News joins the show to wrap up the Tigers season and look ahead to the offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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X's and BrO's - "Heroes and Heels" - 10/13/25 8:42

3d ago8:42

8:42

Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, including who impressed and who did NOT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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The Costs of Being the Bottleneck in Your Business with Gene Hammett, CEO Coach 7:14

5d ago7:14

7:14

In this episode, I delve into the critical issue of becoming a bottleneck in your business as it grows, especially past the 15-employee mark. I discuss the tangible and intangible costs associated with a centralized decision-making process, emphasizing the importance of fostering independence and innovation within teams. I highlight the financial i…

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X's and BrO's - "What's Brewing?" with Rob Rubick - Bengals recap, Chiefs preview 16:28

6d ago16:28

16:28

Rob Rubick joins the show for our weekly "What's Brewing?" chat presented by Ferris Coffee Co. Rubes and Trent look back at a Lions win over the Bengals and look ahead to their Sunday Night Football matchup with the Chiefs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal …

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X's and BrO's - Ryan Rabinowitz reacts to Red Wings' opener 9:13

6d ago9:13

9:13

Ryan Rabinowitz of The Motown Rundown podcast joins Trent to react to the Red Wings' opening night loss to the Canadiens, and also look ahead to the Lions @ Chiefs matchup and Tigers @ Mariners in Game 5 of the ALDS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data fo…

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X's and BrO's - Pat Kirwan talks all things NFL 14:34

6d ago14:34

14:34

Pat Kirwan of NFL Radio joins Trent to whip around the league, preview Lions @ Chiefs, discuss the NFC North, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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The Compass Within: Bob Glazer on Defining Core Values for Authentic Leadership 25:59

6d ago25:59

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In this episode, I discuss personal values with Bob Glazer, Founder, Chairman Of The Board at Acceleration Partners, and author of "The Compass Within." Bob emphasizes the importance of recognizing our values, especially during challenges, as they reveal our true beliefs. We explore his book's framework for identifying these core values, rooted in …

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X's and BrO's - John Forslund previews NHL season 16:31

7d ago16:31

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John Forslund of NHL on TNT joins the show to preview the 2025-26 season, including predictions for the Red Wings' campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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X's and BrO's - Craig Monroe talks Tigers in the ALDS 12:19

7d ago12:19

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Craig Monroe joins Shep to recap an explosive Game 4 effort from the Tigers in the ALDS and look ahead to a winner-take-all matchup in Seattle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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X's and BrO's - Tigers lose to Mariners, go down 1-2 in ALDS 8:42

8d ago8:42

8:42

Shep gives his reaction to the Tigers' loss to the Mariners in Game 3 of the ALDS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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276 | A Dad's Journey to Hope (Part One) with Terry Sternad 32:53

8d ago32:53

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When a father loses a child, the world shifts forever. In this first half of my two-part conversation with grieving dad Terry Sternad, he takes us back more than forty years to the day his six-year-old son, TJ, went to heaven—and the remarkable way God was already preparing his heart for that moment. Before TJ’s death in December of 1983, Terry did…

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3 Biggest CEO Mistakes that Limit Growth with Gene Hammett, CEO Coach 10:13

11d ago10:13

10:13

By Gene Hammett

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X's and BrO's - "What's Brewing?" with Rob Rubick - 10/3/25 16:15

13d ago16:15

16:15

Lions analyst Rob Rubick joins the show for our weekly "What's Brewing?" segment thanks to Ferris Coffee Co. Rubes recaps a Lions win over the Cleveland Browns, and looks ahead to a matchup with the undermanned Cincinnati Bengals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of pe…

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X's and BrO's - John Vander Wal talks Tigers win over Guardians 8:01

13d ago8:01

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Shep and John Vander Wal discuss the Tigers' Game 3 win over Cleveland to advance to the ALDS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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X's and BrO's - Bobby Scales talks Tigers' big win 9:13

13d ago9:13

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Tigers analyst Bobby Scales joins the show to discuss the Tigers' massive win to advance to the ALDS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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Leading an Accountability Culture with Amberly Allen at Dealer Merchant Services 24:49

14d ago24:49

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In this episode, I sit down with Amberly Allen, Managing Partner at Dealer Merchant Services, to explore the power of building an accountability culture inside an organization. Dealer Merchant Services is No.120 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. Amberly shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, launching her company during the COVID-19 pandemic and s…

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X's and BrO's - Jason Beck talks Tigers @ Guardians 16:28

15d ago16:28

16:28

Jason Beck of MLB.com joins Shep to recap Tarik Skubal's gem in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round and look ahead to a closeout opportunity in Game 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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X's and BrO's - Dan Campbell deserves more respect 17:22

15d ago17:22

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Shep tells you why Dan Campbell deserves even MORE respect as an elite head coach in the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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275 | He Will Hold You Fast (Part Two) with Julie South 40:16

15d ago40:16

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“Surrender is not a moment; it’s a posture I’ve had to return to again and again.” With these words, Julie South describes the ongoing journey she’s walked since her daughter Bellah’s homegoing. In this second part of our conversation, Julie shares honestly about living with PTSD, how trauma has impacted her family, and what surrender has looked li…

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X's and BrO's - Jon Paul Morosi looks ahead to MLB Playoffs 9:59

16d ago9:59

9:59

Jon Paul Morosi of MLB Network and FS1 joins the show to talk MLB playoffs, including a preview of Tigers @ Guardians in the Wild Card Round. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By X's and BrO's

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X's and BrO's - "Heroes and Heels" 9/29/25 5:55

17d ago5:55

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Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - "Mondays with Mitch" 9/29/25 9:14

17d ago9:14

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Mitch Lyons joins the show for our weekly "Mondays with Mitch" chat, recapping a smooth Lions win over the Browns and previewing a Tigers trip to the postseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Leading Your Company Beyond Accountability to Taking Ownership with Gene Hammett, CEO Coach 5:49

18d ago5:49

5:49

By Gene Hammett

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X's and BrO's - "What's Brewing?" with Rob Rubick - Ravens recap, Browns preview 17:20

20d ago17:20

17:20

Lions analyst Rob Rubick joins the show for our weekly "What's Brewing?" chat presented by Ferris Coffee Co. Rubick and Shep recap the Lions' masterclass on Monday Night Football in a 38-30 win over the Ravens, and look ahead to the Browns and their stout defense coming into town this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi…

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X's and BrO's - Whit Watson previews Ryder Cup 9:10

20d ago9:10

9:10

Whit Watson of the Golf Channel joins the show to look ahead to the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Andy Baskin talks Cleveland vs. Detroit 17:04

20d ago17:04

17:04

Andy Baskin of 92.3 FM The Fan in Cleveland joins the show to talk TWO Cleveland vs. Detroit matchups; a potential Guardians vs. Tigers playoff bout, and the Browns coming into town to face the red-hot Lions at Ford Field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…

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X's and BrO's - Tigers lose again, Guardians take sole lead of AL Central 7:43

21d ago7:43

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Shep reacts to the Tigers' loss on Wednesday to the Guardians, giving Cleveland the sole lead of the AL Central division. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Michigan Sports Network

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Let's Talk Leadership and Innovation with the #1 Company on the Inc 5000, Akool and CEO, Jeff Lu 32:13

21d ago32:13

32:13

Are you ready to discover what happens when bold leadership and innovation come together? In this episode of the Grow Think Tank podcast, I sit down with Jeff Lu, Founder & CEO at Akool, an AI-powered video platform that has skyrocketed with an unbelievable 37,000% revenue growth. AKOOL is the No.1 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. Jeff pulls back the cu…

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X's and BrO's - Tigers fans should be frustrated with front office 18:42

22d ago18:42

18:42

With the Tigers' loss to the Guardians on Tuesday, they're officially tied for the AL Central lead, and don't own the tiebreaker. While fans are fed up with the team, should their disappointment be more aimed at the front office? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d…

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274 | He Will Hold You Fast (Part One) with Julie South 54:25

22d ago54:25

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“Even in the halls of the hospital, God showed me I was not alone.” I'm excited today to introduce you to my friend Julie South. In this first half of our conversation, Julie shares the story of her daughter Bellah—a joyful, compassionate little girl whose life was marked by both laughter and serious medical challenges. Julie talks about how her da…

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X's and BrO's - John Maakaron recaps Lions @ Ravens, talks Terrion Arnold's struggles 17:31

23d ago17:31

17:31

John Maakaron of SI.com joins the show LIVE from Baltimore to breakdown the Lions' 38-30 win over the Ravens, and discuss the glaring shortcomings of second-year cornerback Terrion Arnold. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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X's and BrO's - Lions clip Ravens on Monday Night Football 38-30 32:28

23d ago32:28

32:28

Shep opens a Tuesday show with three straight segments packed with Lions talk, as Dan Campbell's squad scored in all four quarters to take down Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in a road, primetime matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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X's and BrO's - Barstool Banks previews Lions @ Ravens 9:04

24d ago9:04

9:04

@BarstoolBanks joins the show to give a Ravens perspective on the Lions ahead of their Monday Night Football clash. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Vinny Cerrato previews Lions @ Ravens 13:04

24d ago13:04

13:04

Vinny Cerrato, former NFL executive and radio host in Baltimore, joins the show to break down the Lions' trip to take on the Ravens on Monday Night Football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Michigan Sports Network

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Are you a Controlling Leader? with Gene Hammett, CEO Coach 5:07

25d ago5:07

5:07

In this episode, I explore the mindset of the Controlling Leader — the CEO who struggles to let go. As companies scale, many leaders believe their constant involvement is essential for maintaining efficiency, but this need for control often stifles growth and burns out both the leader and their team. I highlight the importance of effective delegati…

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X's and BrO's - "What's Brewing?" with Rob Rubick - Bears recap, Ravens preview 15:30

27d ago15:30

15:30

Rob Rubick joins the show for our weekly "What's Brewing?" segment, as Rubes and Shep break down the Lions' dominant win over the Chicago Bears and look ahead to a steep challenge on the road against the Baltimore Ravens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for …

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X's and BrO's - David Bearman talks NFL storylines 9:25

27d ago9:25

9:25

David Bearman of Pro Football Network joins the show to talk all things NFL, including which team has impressed him the most through two weeks, which coaches are on the hot seat, how the NFC North will fare this week, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona…

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X's and BrO's - Interview w/ Nathan Myers of the Lindsey Hunter Foundation 9:12

28d ago9:12

9:12

Nathan Myers, Chief Partnership Officer for the Lindsey Hunter Foundation, joins the show to discuss the foundation's mission and promote its upcoming inaugural golf outing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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X's and BrO's - Somehow, one national media voice is OVERRATING Jim Harbaugh 9:12

28d ago9:12

9:12

Shep reacts to Colin Cowherd's take that Jim Harbaugh might be the greatest football coach of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Michigan Sports Network