JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni

December 10, 2025 ~ While cleaning out his new office, Ryan found a little piece of WJR and Michigan history, a note from Ernie Harwell to Frank Beckmann about Frank's induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. Ryan is going to donate this note to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame so that everyone can see a note written from one Hall of Famer welcoming another! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 9, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan finds out about President Trump's Economic speech in PA; learns about a new book by former DPD Chief James Craig; asks about new CDC newborn vaccine recommendations and takes your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 9, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni checks in with Corewell Health, Medical Director of Research, Dr. Matthew Sims about the new CDC recommendations on newborn vaccines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 9, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with former DPD Chief James Craig about his new book. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 9, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni checks in with AP White House Reporter Josh Boak about Pres. Trump's speech today in Pennsylvania. What will the President say? And will it make a dent in consumer confidence? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 8, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan finds out about consumer confidence and why it's down; celebrates another Men's Health Monday; learns how to beat the holiday blues; hears more about the Netflix/WB merger and takes your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 8, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Adam Graham, Reporter/Film Critic with the Detroit News about the Netflix merger with Warner Brothers and how that's liable to affect us consumers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 8, 2025 ~ Dr. Sabrina Jackson helps Ryan Ermanni....and all of us....to beat the holiday blues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 8, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Dr. Michael Lutz get together for another Men's Health Monday to talk about NFL injuries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 8, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with University of Michigan, Director of Surveys of Consumers, Joanne Hsu about a U of M survey that shows that consumers aren't confident in the economy at all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan learns about Thanksgiving cooking and leftovers; hears what's on Friday's WJR's MI Great Plates; asks about holiday and weekend weather; hears a great OSU/UofM story and takes your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025 ~ Oakland Family Services President & CEO Jamie Clayton speaks with Ryan about two new studies from the University of Georgia that find that early cell phone use in kids increases family conflict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ Jeff Weiss, Wayne State University Sports Information Director, tells Ryan Ermanni a story about his getting to meet Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler ahead of an OSU/UofM game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 5, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 5, 2025 ~ College Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski previews Conference Championship Weekend in college football with Ryan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 5, 2025 ~ SportsWrap Co-Host Anthony Bellino joins Ryan to recap the Lions win over the Cowboys last night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 4, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December4, 2025 ~ Headlight.news Editor Paul Eisenstein joins Ryan to talk about President Trump and his help for the auto industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025 ~ Tanner Friedman Co-Founder Matt Friedman chats with Ryan about the power of positive advertising during the holidays like Chevrolet has done. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025 ~ Peak Wealth Management President & Founder Nick Hopwood joins Ryan to talk about Michael and Susan Dell donating $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital COO Luanne Thomas Ewald speaks with Sam about the hospital being one of the charities that benefits from the Detroit Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Visit Detroit President & CEO Claude Molinari speaks with Sam about all the great events happening in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear President Michael Montri speaks with Sam about Racing Day returning to the Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Forgotten Harvest CEO Adrian Lewis chats with Sam about GivingTuesday, a global observance championing radical generosity and positive impact, locally and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation President & CEO Kerrie Mitchell talks with Sam about the foundation and the Detroit Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ CODE313 Executive Director Bartel Welch joins Sam to talk about CODE313's relationship with The Detroit Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Ford Motor Company Chief Communications Officer Mark Truby chats with Sam about Ford and The Detroit Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ America's Automotive Trust CEO David Madeira talks with Sam about the Detroit Auto Show starting in California this year with a caravan traveling from California to Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 1, 2025 ~ Father Mike Schmitz talks with Ryan about his podcast, The Catholic Initiative and Giving Day 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 1, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 1, 2025 ~ Men's Health Foundation of Michigan President Dr. Michael Lutz drops by to have Men's Health Monday with Ryan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 1, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Lions Beat Writer Nick Lundberg recaps the Lions Thanksgiving Day football game with Ryan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 26, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne brings updates on the shooting involving two National Guardsmen in Washington D.C. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni asks Fox 2 Meteorologist Derek Kevra for a look at travel weather for Thanksgiving and for a look ahead to what this weekend's college football weather will be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni checks in with Justin Near, host of WJR's MI Great Plates, to preview this Friday's show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ Ryan Eramanni talks with Chef Babby Nahra about how to prepare a Thanksgiving meal, how to keep from cross contaminating when you're cooking and what's the best way to reheat leftovers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 20, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Arshay Cooper about “A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund.” It brings rowing to inner-city communities. The fund teaches kids to swim and get them into college. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan celebrates a Lions victory and previews the Thanksgiving Day game; learns how to have a healthier Thanksgiving on a Men's Health Monday; finds out the best way and the best time to ask for a raise and takes your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Laura Brown, Pay Negotiation Expert about the best time and the best way to ask for a raise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni is joined by Dr. Michael Lutz on a Men's Health Monday to talk about celebrating Thanksgiving in a more healthy way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Dan Miller about yesterday's Lions win and previews the Lions Thanksgiving game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan learns about the history of the relationship between Congress and the President; learns about the future of Michigan's and the US economy; celebrates a Football Friday brought to you by Skinny Butcher and takes your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with University of Michigan Economic Forecaster, Gabriel Ehrlich, about Michigan's economy, the US economy and whether it's getting better or worse....and what does the future hold? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ It's a Football Friday brought to you by Skinny Butcher, exclusively at Meijer and Ryan Ermanni and Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski talk about this weekend's college football matchups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Wayne State University Presidential Expert, Liette Gidlow, about the relationship between Congress and the current Administration. Is this the most contentious it's ever been in US history? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 20, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan talks about a couple who've made a LOT of money using illegal workers; finds out why kids should be involved in rowing and takes your calls about the military being told to not follow illegal orders and President Trump's response. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 20, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Matthew Schneider discussed a Metro Detroit couple. The couple employed 250+ undocumented immigrants and made over $75 million. Authorities have filed charges, including money laundering. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 19, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan finds out about a protest in Dearborn that was hijacked by activists; finds out about Medicare Open Enrollment; learns about helping everyone remain civil if you're hosting the holidays and finds out about a plan to get rid of the Presidential Pardon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.