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The boys return to the studio (!) to catch you up on what’s gone on the last six weeks. Brandon Aiyuk wants out of the bay, Calvin is finally getting honored at Ford Field, some quality NFL content on tv and a whole lot more. We’ve missed you in the comments!

Former NFL VP of Officiating for the NFL Rules Analyst pioneer Mike Pereira joins the show to talk about his path from the sidelines to our TV screens. Mike tells us about his early days officiating high school football and how that helped him land a gig as the NFL's top official. He also tells us a never before heard perspective of Calvin Johnson's famed "completing the process" catch gone wrong...

The Kings of the North and their grand prince Brad Holmes have been on a hot streak as far as the off-season is concerned since his reign began. Did Holmes disappoint this year? The Lions were not far away from glory last year, and we discuss weather or not they did enough to pick up a ring next season.

In our last and final Offseason Recap we break down our very own NFC North. Without or Detroit Lions (Don’t worry they have their own episode.) Did the Packers do enough to help Justin Fields? The Vikings got their next Kirk Cousins, in JJ McCarthy, and The Bears have a whole new team. Can any of them compete with the Lions?

Before Memorial Day Weekend commences we took some time to sit down with Arizona Cardinals, Sophomore Defensive End Dante Stills. Coming from a football family with some deep roots to say the least, we ask about the influence having an NFL bloodline like he has had on him. Hailing from Fairmont West Virginia, Dante explains how much going to WVU meant to him, and playing for the Mountaineers along...

I promise after this we only have one more to go and it’s the NFC North and our Lion’s so it will be a good one. In what is probably our most controversial division, we discuss the Commanders come up, and the hopefully Cowboys downfall. The Eagles ended 2023 as the most disappointing team, but does the 2024 outlook seem any better? Unfortunately we have to discuss the Giants, and those abysmal uni...

Ah the NFC South. Which many see as the NFL’s dumpster, and a division who’s reigning Champ was a staggering 9-8, had to improve from last year…right? The Buccaneers were average at best in 2023, but did they do enough to provide Baker Mayfield with enough ammo to go back to back? Atlanta got a new coach, (RIP Arthur Smith) and TWO new QBs. Can the Saints and Derek Carr scrape together enough medi...

A voice that captivates and brings smiles to NFL fans everywhere, NFL Network star and RedZone host SCOTT HANSON joins the show. As a Detroit...well...Rochester...native, we had to ask about his days growing up in Metro Detroit and some of his first jobs out of Syracuse. His time at 'Cuse was an interesting one as a do-it-all guy for the Orange football team. Later, going from WXYZ, to Traverse Ci...

IT IS FINALLY HERE. We’ve known the matchups, but now we know when they are. Chiefs vs Ravens to start the year? Have we had enough of KC in primetime, or is an AFC Championship rematch just what we needed. Friday night football? From BRAZIL?? How many international games can the NFL squeeze in? When will the Lions play their most formidable opponents? We find out soon!

The Seahawks have moved on from Pete Carroll, but so far this off season they do not look much different from the old days. The Rams were seemingly dead after their Super Bowl run, but did they add enough to their young core to continue the resurgence? Did the Niners do enough to seal their place in the conference, or could a young fierce Arizona Cardinals team give them fits?

We wrap up the AFC with the North, and try to determine who the free agency kings were. Did the Bengals do enough to compete with Baltimore? Will the Ravens be more complete than ever? The Steelers do not have losing seasons, but did Pittsburgh do enough to keep winning? And most of all...Cleveland without Joe Flacco...will Uncle Sam finally bark this year?

In our second Off-Season Recap episode, we chat about the AFC South. A division that was not long ago a laughing stock could now be more entertaining than ever. Last year, it was Jacksonville’s division to lose, and well…they did. Houston showed us they were the real deal, and Indy proved they deserve to be in the conversation. After a busy off-season, Tennessee wants back into the mix, but is tha...

We step away from our Offseason Divisional Recaps to talk to Penn State Nittany - and Detroit Lion - Jason Cabinda. A man who achieved success on both sides of the football between his years in college and the NFL. He coined the term "Superback." We discuss the honor of being a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee. Jason reflects on his years of dominating the B1G at Linebacker. After starting ou...

In our first edition of Off Season Recaps we break down the AFC West and all its glory. The division with the current reigning Super Bowl champs may be more interesting than you think this year. Did the Chiefs do enough to hold onto the top spot? Did Harbaugh make moves for Justin Herbert to be successful? Will the QB-less Raiders win games?

Draft week in Detroit was one for the ages as the city really showed out and came out in a big way. We recap the whole week from our vantage points. The first three picks (Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye) were all QBs and we pose a question: Who will be the most successful. Is JJ McCarthy the enemy now for Michigan x Lions fans? The Lions capitalized on defensive talent during the ma...

After talking about some MASSIVE deals for some essential Lions, the boys run a live first round mock draft on the eve of the big day. Come join us in the chat! #Lions #NFL #Draft #NFLDraft #Sewell #StBrown #Bears #Vikings #Jets #Bills #49ers #Chiefs #Eagles #Dolphins #Giants #Jets #Steelers #Raiders

It feels so good to be back, and we picked the best week of the year to finally poke our heads out. The boys strap right in and get you prepped for the draft. We’ll run a live mock where Uncle Sam and Zolo will personally attack each other while Sam plays peacekeeper. And how bout those new Lions threads? We’ll break them down and talk about what makes them so brilliant. Welcome back to the chat!

Better late than never right? We are back for a whole new season. But before we get into the nitty gritty, Michael "Vato" Davis - cornerback of the Washington Commanders - drops by to talk football, family, a little bit of food, and so much more. Join us as we kickoff our third season, and usher in a new era of Tipped Balls! Insta: @tippedballs X: @tippedballs TikTok: @tippedballspodcast www.tippe...

We're taking a little break, but we're gonna have a little fun before we go! We'll touch on this week's news, including more reactions to the #49ers Super Bowl blunder...Wrap up some news of the week, maybe a mock draft or two. And... a WAY TOO EARLY look at 2024, with some predictions. Hold us to them. Or don't. Either way, the chat needs you!

Super Bowl week is here, and Pat #Mahomes Senior decided to raise the bar for his son Junior by getting a DUI to celebrate. Could Jr's third Super Bowl victory come the same week as his father's third DUI? Did you watch the Pro Bowl? Tough question, we know. Plus, we get into the discourse surrounding Ben #Johnson turning down the #Commanders and Brad #Holmes' viral press conference he gave to #Li...

The lucky #49ers back into yet another big win, as the #Lions fully collapse after a 17-point halftime lead. The boys debate what went wrong and Zolo puts on a tarp while Sam and Uncle Sam hurl heavy objects at him trying to force him to believe Dan Campbell should've kicked the field goals. Zolo gives his long awaited eulogy on a magical season in #Detroit. #Lamar and the #Ravens #CHOKE at home a...

It's a bittersweet time of year. We start by weighing in on the coaching carousel update. The #Titans end up with Brian Callahan, and the #Panthers make a splash with Dave Canales, and the #Falcons bring back old friend Raheem Morris. But the big ticket lands in Los Angeles, as Jim #Harbaugh departs #Michigan for the #Chargers. After discussing the two remaining openings, the boys dig right into t...

For the first time since Uncle Sam had a full head of hair, the #Lions have won a playoff game. Bruce and Zolo recap the epic night from start to finish. The boys give an update on the coaching carousel, and recap all of the divisional games. The #Bucs, #Bills, #Packers, #Chiefs and #Texans are all moving on. The #Rams, #Browns, #Steelers, #Cowboys (lol), #Eagles and #Dolphins are going home. What...

As we head into a sad weekend, the last featuring all 32 teams, the boys give a moment of silence for the year that was. The final installment of the Friday Playoff Machine, as the guys try to look forward to this year's #NFL Playoffs. Massive weekend for the #Lions, #Eagles, #Cowboys, #Bucs, #Falcons, #Saints, #Packers, #Bears, #Vikings, #Jaguars, #Texans, #Colts, #Bills and #Dolphins, Plus a bre...

Happy New Year Tipped Fans! The boys are back and wondering: did anything big happen this weekend? Just kidding. No surprise but the #Lions got JOBBED AGAIN in #Dallas as the #Cowboys and #Refs snatch a win straight out of #DanCampbell's hands. #MICHIGAN pulls off one of the greatest wins in program history as they take down #Alabama in the #RoseBowl. Next Stop: Houston, for a tilt with Michael #P...