Eric Thomas

Eric Thomas spent most of his career in Flint working as a rock radio DJ and dodging various gunfire before spending two years in Detroit back in the Free FM Days.

Since then, Eric has spent a lot of time doing the “radio traveling” thing. Spending some time in upstate New York before moving to Washington DC for two years.

A lifelong sports fan, Eric is very happy to be back home in Detroit and on The Ticket.

City of Homs, in western Syria. (Getty Images)

Why Are We Going To War With Syria? [OPINION]

Hate to interrupt the summer, but why is the United States getting involved with the ongoing sectarian conflict in Syria?

CBS Detroit–10 hours ago

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Lions’ 2013 Season (And Future) Relies On Reggie Bush

Reggie Bush tweaked his ankle at Lions’ minicamp on Wednesday.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/06/13

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 20: Drew Smyly #33 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the MLB game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 20, 2013 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Tigers 10-0. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Blog: Make Drew Smyly The Closer

It’s challenging to keep your sense of humor when discussing Jose Valverde.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/06/13

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 22: Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz (L) talks with NFL official Jerry Bergman during a disputed play during the game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field on November 22, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Texans defeated the Lions 34-31. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Should Jim Schwartz Be On the Hot Seat?

Bill Ford Jr gave a…um…let’s go with “taciturn” response to reporters at Allen Park when asked about Jim Schwartz’s future as coach of the Lions.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/06/06

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 29: Bryan Bickell #29 of the Chicago Blackhawks shakes hands with Joanthan Ericsson #52 of the Detroit Red Wings after a Blackhawk win in Game Seven of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on May 29, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Red Wings 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Red Wings Are Fine

It was an odd Red Wings season because we haven’t seen one like it in a long time.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/31

Is “Running With Friends” The Most Addictive Phone Game Ever? YES!

People are afraid to slide into the stacked crates. This was the first message I received in the game. Nate S thought I needed help when he saw me struggling to score more than 2000 points.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/30

DETROIT, MI - MAY 23: Justin Abdelkader #8 and Pavel Datsyuk #13 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrate a second period goal by teammate Jakub Kindl #4 in front of Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena on May 23, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Red Wings In The Driver’s Seat

The Red Wings are in the driver’s seat, now up 3-1 in the best of seven series against the Blackhawks, who now face elimination when they return home to Chicago on Saturday.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/24

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 27: (L-R) Actors Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, and Natalie Dormer attend 'Game Of Thrones' The Exhibition New York Opening at 3 West 57th Avenue on March 27, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Game Of Thrones Is The Greatest Show In History

There are only two more shows weeks left of Game of Thrones on HBO, which stinks because it’s the best show on TV.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/21

DETROIT, MI - MAY 20: Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a save on a shot by Daniel Cleary #11 of the Detroit Red Wings in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena on May 20, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 3-1 to take a 2-1 series lead. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Who Are THESE Wings?!

Playoff hockey is impossible to predict, but the gathered analysis going into the series against Chicago leaned the ‘Hawks way at an angle usually associated with a wooden a Labyrinth game.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/21