JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni

December 15, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Rabbi Asher Lopatin about rising antisemitism. They discuss recent tragedies, the fear within the Jewish community, and the need to condemn hate speech on college campuses and globally. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds host from Guernsey Farms Dairy. Guests Karen and Joe Kinville discuss family business and their pride in hosting military families. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds welcome in the Stankevich Family of Swartz Creek, Michigan during our Christman On Us broadcast. Master Sergeant Stankevich and his family receive some great gifts from WJR and our sponsor partners to home his service to our country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds welcome in Sgt. Thomas Barylski to our Christmas On Us broadcast. Sgt. Barylski served with home overseas and WJR and out sponsors are proud to honor this vet with some great gifts this holiday season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds welcome in the Cole Family of Britton Michigan. Sgt. Clayton Cole serves our country with pride and WJR if proud to present the Sgt. and his family with some amazing gifts for this Christmas On Us broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds welcome the White Family of Warren Michigan. Chief Warrant Officer 2, Demetrius White and his family are presented with some great gifts from our sponsors for Christmas On Us to celebrate CW2 White's...and his family's...service to our country Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan is joined by JR Morning's Jamie Edmonds to celebrate some great service members and their families for our Christmas On Us broadcast. Ryan and Jamie also talk a little sports with Alex Ziolkoski and Steve Courtney to get you ahead of this weekends college football and NFL games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds talk a little college football, ahead of this weekend's games, with Alex Ziolkowski, WJR Football Insider, to get his take on the games and what we can expect to see this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 10, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan finds out about a new position that Governor Whitmer has; asks whether kids should be on social media; hears about tomorrow's Mitch Albom Radiothon 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 10, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Brent Yax, Awecomm CEO about social media and kids. Australia just banned children under 16 from having social media accounts. Should the US do the same? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 10, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Oakland University Distinguished Professor of Politics, Dave Dulio about Gov. Whitmer being named Vice-Chair of the Democratic Governors Association and about yesterday's speech by President Trump about the economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.