Episode 70: Tigers or Kitties?

Episode 70: Tigers or Kitties?

Author: Craig Hutcheon October 9, 2025 Duration: 1:03:39

We're back and we start by discussing the last two weeks of football.

Michigan beat Wisconsin, but should they have played better? Brett asks if Bryce is progressing fast enough. Will Michigan beat USC this week and does the conservative nature of Michigan's offense have anything to do with Sherrone Moore's return?

The Lions expectedly beat up on the Browns and Bengals, are they the best team in the NFL? Do we have any concern going forward or was week 1 a fluke?

The Tigers have tied up the ALDS, but can they actually win it all? Which version of the Tigers will show up in game 5? Who is to blame for the inconsistent offense?

The Wings and Pistons start their season soon, Brett is actually... excited? For the Wings.

Brett then hosts athlete 20 questions.

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The Motown Family Sports Rant is a weekly dose of Detroit sports conversation straight from the living room. Hosted by Craig Hutcheon alongside his two sons, this podcast captures the unfiltered, often hilarious dynamic of a family deeply invested in the fortunes-and frequent misfortunes-of their hometown teams. You’ll hear three generations dissect the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and Pistons with a mix of passionate analysis, generational perspectives, and the kind of heated debate that only relatives can have. The tone is less polished sports radio and more like eavesdropping on a kitchen table argument after a tough loss or an unexpected win. While knowledge and strong opinions are plentiful, so is the inevitable good-natured ribbing, especially when dad confidently butchers a player’s name. It’s this authentic, chaotic, and heartfelt family chemistry that defines every episode. Tune in for the sports talk, but stay for the relatable family moments, the shared history of Michigan fandom, and the genuine laughter that comes from knowing your co-hosts will never let you forget a bad take. This is a podcast for anyone who understands that sports are as much about the people you watch them with as the games themselves.
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Episode 51: The Lions: Kings of the NFC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:10
We start out by talking about Michigan's most recent loss to Illinois and we have a heated... discussion... if Sherrone Moore is the man to lead Michigan going forward. To lift our spirits Brett asks us to name the all t…
Episode 50: The Tigers refuse to give up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:29
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Duration: 1:28:48
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Episode 48: USC does not love a good Orji [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:12
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Duration: 1:01:48
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Duration: 1:11:39
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Episode 45: Is it panic time in Ann Arbor? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:36
We start out by giving our negative and then positive takes on Michigan's season opener against Fresno State. Did Michigan and Moore make the right choice by starting Warren and using Orji in a limited role? We go over t…
Episode 44: I'm basically Mike McDaniels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:19
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Duration: 1:22:18
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Duration: 1:12:15
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