Mitch Albom is an award-winning sports columnist with “The Detroit Free Press,“ an Emmy Award-winning television commentator, and a professional musician. Albom is also a best-selling author of several books, including “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.“ Additionally, Albom has founded eight charities, many in the metropolitan Detroit area, such as Detroit Dream Scholars, A Time To Help, and S.A.Y Detroit. Since 1996, Albom has been a WJR staple, making "The Mitch Albom Show" Detroit's longest-running afternoon radio show.
Latest episodes
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8 min
Cannabis Use Disorder and The Risk of Addiction
September 2, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne chats with Christine Reeves, group practice director for the Henry Ford Maplegrove Center and the Henry Ford Eastwood Recovery Center about the ri…
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11 min
Inside Draft Day at Detroit Cristo Rey
September 2, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne is joined by Bill McGrail, President of Detroit Cristo Rey and Dani Shier, Office Manager for Rehmann Troy offices to talk about Draft Day at Detr…
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7 min
Football Head Injuries: What Do We Need to Know?
September 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Cynthia Bir, professor of biomedical engineering and an expert in sports-related head impacts joins Marie Osborne to discuss the risks of head injuries as s…
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5 min
Remembering Joe "The Appliance Doctor" Gagnon
Aug. 13, 2026 ~ Mitch Albom remembers the life and legacy of legendary WJR host Joe Gannon, the beloved "Appliance Doctor" whose advice, generosity, humor, and humanity touched gen…
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12 min
Nancy Guthrie Update
Aug. 3, 2026 ~ WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News Marie Osborne talks to Sarah Krebs about an update on Nancy Guthrie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https…
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7 min
'JR Afternoon's Ryan Ermanni After King Charles Address
April 28, 2026 ~ 'JR Afternoon host Ryan Ermanni reports from the King Charles address in D.C. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information…
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15 min
The Mitch Albom Show: Alex Anzalone on Free Agency and signing with Tampa Bay
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17 min
Reviving a Detroit Legend: Mitch Albom & Mayor Duggan on St. Cecilia’s Transformation
Dec. 11, 2025 ~ What happens when a historic basketball landmark becomes the centerpiece of Detroit’s next big community revival? In this special segment from the Say Detroit Radio…
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20 min
Dan Dickerson, Mike Tirico Join 2025 SAY Detroit Radiothon
Dec. 11, 2025 ~ Dan Dickerson, play-by-play voice of the Detroit Tigers, and Mike Tirico, Emmy award-winning sportscaster with NBC Sports, join Mitch Albom during the 14th annual S…
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11 min
Matthew Stafford Calls Into 14th Annual SAY! Detroit Marathon
Dec. 11, 2025 ~ Former Detroit Lions primary starter Matthew Stafford joins Mitch Albom during the 14th annual SAY Detroit! Marathon to discuss the work SAY Detroit does in the cit…
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9 min
Hank Azaria Joins SAY Detroit! Marathon
Dec. 11, 2025 ~ Hank Azaria, comedian and actor famous for his roles in "Friends" and "The Simpsons," joins Mitch Albom at the 14th annual SAY Detroit! Marathon to discuss his acti…
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9 min
Recapping the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship
August 25, 2025 ~ Pulte Family Charitable Foundation COO Kevin Doyle joins Steve Courtney to recap the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship that took place this past weekend at The…
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10 min
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | NYT Writer Debra Kamin on Arkansas Housing Development
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11 min
Friday, August 15, 2025 | Detroit Free Press' Tresa Baldas on the Dark side of AI
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12 min
SAY Detroit Radiothon ~ Dan Campbell
Dec. 12, 2024 ~ Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell joins the Mitch Albom SAY Detroit Radiothon. Hear Dan’s thoughts on the upcoming Lions / Bills matchup, plus learn about a spe…
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12 min
SAY Detroit Radiothon ~ Jeff Daniels
Dec. 12, 2024 ~ Hear the story behind how Jeff Daniels teamed with Peyton Manning to break the Lions’ curse, plus get other amusing stories all recorded LIVE at the Mitch Albom Say…
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8 min
SAY Detroit Radiothon ~ Mike Tirico
Dec. 12, 2024 ~ NBC Sportscaster Mike Tirico talks about his roots in the Detroit area and the positive changes he’s seen throughout the city over the years. Listen as he talks abo…
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9 min
SAY Detroit Radiothon ~ Hank Azaria
Dec. 12, 2024 ~ Funny man Hank Azaria dials by the Mitch Albom SAY Detroit Radiothon to make a good impression (or two). Join us for a few good laughs, plus details on how you can…
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12 min
The Mitch Albom Show - November 22, 2024 | A.L. Cy Young Award Winner Tarik Skubal
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9 min
Tim Meadows Joins!
October 2, 2024 | Tim Meadows joins Steve, Kenny & Kevin to talk about his upcoming show in Detroit for Comedy Caucus, an unforgettable evening of stand-up comedy and live music at…