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4.1

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65 reviews

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Jim Costa and former Lions & Wolverines offensive lineman Jon Jansen, along with co-host Heather Park, talk Detroit sports the way fans do: honest, passionate, and straight to the point. From Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and Pistons talk to college football and the biggest stories around sports, Costa & Jansen with Heather brings strong opinions, insider interviews and plenty of laughs along the way. Full episodes and highlights drop weekday mornings, Monday through Friday.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Costa and Jansen with Heather podcast

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Justin Verlander Reunion!

2026/02/15

Karsch and Anderson react live to the breaking news that Justin Verlander is returning to the Tigers. Plus, Valenti wonders if this move is more about nostalgia or impact? (7:14); Valenti and Rico react to comments from Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris (19:18); Karsch and Anderson ask what the mindset for the Tigers should be following the Verlander news (30:47); Stoney and Jansen give their Verlander takes following his (re)introductory press conference (42:02).

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: How Far Away Lions Are From Super Bowl, Maxx Crosby Trade Hypotheticals, And More!

2026/02/14

Costa & Jansen give their reactions to the Super Bowl and how close the Lions are to getting there. Plus, Karsch & Anderson ask why we're already talking about Maxx Crosby, Mike & Rico wonder how Brad Holmes can build a Seahawks-like defense, and much more!

2/13/26 - Can the Pistons save the NBA All-Star Game? Jon's near-death experience, Cookie Jar, The most beloved Detroit athletes since 2000

2026/02/13

2/13/26 - Can the Pistons save the NBA All-Star Game? Jon's near-death experience, Cookie Jar, The most beloved Detroit athletes since 2000

9:00 HOUR: The most beloved Detroit athletes of the last 25 years, Heather with the news

2026/02/13

9:00 HOUR: The most beloved Detroit athletes of the last 25 years, Heather with the news

8:00 HOUR: What can save the NBA All-Star Game? Is JV the most beloved Detroit athlete since 2000?

2026/02/13

8:00 HOUR: What can save the NBA All-Star Game? Is JV the most beloved Detroit athlete since 2000?

7:00 HOUR: Jon's near-death experience, Cookie Jar

2026/02/13

7:00 HOUR: Jon's near-death experience, Cookie Jar

6:00 HOUR: JV meets the Detroit media (again), Can the Pistons save the All-Star Game?

2026/02/13

6:00 HOUR: JV meets the Detroit media (again), Can the Pistons save the All-Star Game?

Cookie Jar: Valentine's Day Edition

2026/02/13

We discuss Friday the 13th, Valentine's Day, The Olympics, and more!

How can we save the NBA All-Star Game?

2026/02/13

Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and JB Bickerstaff will be representing the Pistons in Los Angeles

Near-death experiences, Pt 2

2026/02/13

We continue our discussion after Jon's nearly-disastrous fall

Near-death experiences, Pt 1

2026/02/13

Jon suffered a nearly-disastrous accident yesterday

Who is the most beloved athlete in Detroit in the last 25 years?

2026/02/13

Justin Verlander met the media yesterday and talked about his return to Detroit

2/12/26 - Have the Pistons earned higher expectations? When does Taylor Decker owe the Lions a decision? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

2026/02/12

2/12/26 - Have the Pistons earned higher expectations? When does Taylor Decker owe the Lions a decision? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

9:00 HOUR: When does Taylor Decker owe the Lions a decision? Heather with the news

2026/02/12

9:00 HOUR: When does Taylor Decker owe the Lions a decision? Heather with the news

8:00 HOUR: Is the Pistons season a failure if they don't win the East? Is it okay to ask co-workers to contribute to your kids' fundraiser?

2026/02/12

8:00 HOUR: Is the Pistons season a failure if they don't win the East? Is it okay to ask co-workers to contribute to your kids' fundraiser?

Podcast reviews

Read Costa and Jansen with Heather podcast reviews

4.1 out of 5

65 reviews

Cam4224 2023/10/26

Stoneys Great. Jon’s a cult member

Jon Jansen said knowing the other teams plays are not an advantage. This dude is so far from honest it is like tuning into North Korean or Russian med...

zach_srq 2025/08/19

Lazy Uploads

The Producer or Intern has become lazy. Upload the clips on a daily basis.

Ushthjswvf 2020/08/02

Rest In Peace, Jamie

Thank you for gracing us with your thoughts on sports for so many years. You will be missed. May your soul have peace hereafter.

Magnum37 2023/07/13

Costa is unbearable

I skip every episode where Costa is filling in. His takes are uneducated, thinks he knows everything, overly critical of irrelevant details, unlisten...

Tom Gromek 2015/12/09

Great topics

Fun and relevant discussions on a variety of issues

garabge show 2020/06/03

Garbage can

This show is terrible

jatmaski 2018/12/10

Part of the Reason I Don’t Listen to Terrestrial Radio Anymore

This show is somehow worse than when Bill McAllister was part of it. And that was pretty bad. Hot, steamy garbage. But if you’re one of those people t...

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