Listened to pieces of both #18 and #17. Really a nice job, Mike. The podcast is very well done and, from a quality standpoint, stands up well against some of the big hitters I listen to, including Business Week. The “personality” of your podcast resembles TWIT (This Week in Tech - iTunes) and, when there is interaction between your guests as there is in #18, “Left, Right and Center” on NPR. Mario is fabulous because of his professional delivery and, just as much, his ability to weave the detailed fabric of his comments, not just the high points. Guess that’s why he’s a broadcaster.

Here’s that idea I discussed on the phone:
Set up a weekly/every podcast contest. Have the Tigers org. donate product/memorabilia/players’ stinky,old jock straps and give away to winners. Have the Tigers buy and pay for advertising promoting/explaining the contest thereby promoting the Tigers and your podcast to a greater audience than just hardcore fans. Swing away!

[...] my flight to Detroit this morning I decided to watch Justin Verlander’s no-hitter again, this time on my iPod. (Truth be told, it was a strategic decision. The guy across the aisle [...]

Hey guys, great work on the podcasts! im wondering if you know of anywhere that i can download the audio from verlanders no hitter. Im making a CD and its really easy to find on video, but i can not find the audio. please email me back at the email provided, any help would be greatly appreciated!

[...] right. Even if the ump is squeezing the strike zone on you, shut your mouth and take the heat. When Verlander threw his no-hitter last year, I don’t recall the Brewers moaning about balls-and-strikes. They got torched by Verlander [...]