GOATQUEST

The GOATquest crew is live from Smokin Rockin Blues Fest in Brighton, MI for our first-ever outdoor "In Amongst the People" broadcast! Joe Willie & Dino Candela break down NFL Week 1, drop bold score predictions for Lions vs Saints and Michigan vs Oklahoma, and settle the ultimate football debate once and for all: what's the greatest OFFENSE and greatest DEFENSE in NFL history?
 
Recorded: 9.11.26
Timestamps
02:17 Honoring 9/11 and NFL Season Kickoff
06:17 The Rams’ Australia Trip and Stadium Woes
10:17 Immersive Sports Viewing with Casem
13:46 Lions vs. Saints Predictions and Analysis
22:00 NFL QB Carousel and College Football Debates
27:30 Simulating the Lions’ Super Bowl Run
35:42 Greatest Offenses of All Time
40:27 Elite Scoring and Offensive Records
48:06 Defining the Best NFL Defenses
57:08 The Ultimate 1985 Bears Defense
 
Welcome to GOATQUEST!
"For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
 
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
 
Sponsor links:
ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
https://www.atscpas.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
Instagram:https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
ALezotte@patrickfinancialgroup.com
(810) 225-9876
DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
https://faroimaging.com/
Info@FaroImaging.com

Joe Willie and Dino Candela go deep on everything football, starting with fantasy picks for 2026 and their personal strategies for the game!
 
Then the lists start flying. Greatest football stadiums, greatest mascots, and then the main event: the greatest college football programs of all time.
 
Big Sexy Football. Let's get after it.
Recorded: 8.31.26
Timestamps
04:26 Fantasy Football: Running Back Strategy
08:50 Deep Dive into Running Back Sleepers
14:15 Top Quarterback Picks and Value
17:49 Wide Receiver Rankings and Dark Horses
23:07 Tight Ends and Team Sleepers
27:11 A Tribute to the GOAT: Dolly Parton
28:44 Defensive Strategies and Punter Philosophy
33:53 College Football Week Zero Roundup
40:54 Greatest College Football Stadiums
50:18 Memorable Mascots and Traditions
57:40 Tailgating Experiences and Traditions
01:04:22 Greatest College Football Teams
GOATQUEST is your ultimate platform to dive into the age-old debate: Who is the Greatest of All Time? Hosted by radio personality Joe Gough and former Detroit Lion Tom Beer, this podcast brings lively discussions, expert opinions, and a chance for you to weigh in on the GOAT question.
 
Whether it’s in sports, culture, or beyond, GOATQUEST invites you to join the conversation, listen to experts make their cases, and even craft your own algorithm for greatness. As you engage, your votes contribute to our evolving Crowd List, and the more you participate, the higher your influence. Earn your way to becoming a GOAT Expert, where exclusive rewards and recognition await.
 
Show notes:
Welcome to GOATQUEST!
"For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
 
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
 
Sponsor information:
Sponsor links:
ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
https://www.atscpas.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
Instagram:https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
ALezotte@patrickfinancialgroup.com
(810) 225-9876
DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
https://faroimaging.com/
Info@FaroImaging.com

Joe Willie and Tom Beer are fed up with the football calendar. Wednesday night games? Instant Super Bowl rematches? A schedule so bloated nobody knows what matters anymore. They call it out before diving into the real debates.
 
Lincoln Riley and Lane Kiffin, college football's biggest snakes in the grass, get named, and nobody's holding back. Then the College Football Playoff predictions. Who's built for the long run and who's just along for the ride?
 
The GOAT list this week: greatest football towns in America?
Recorded: 9.9.26
Timestamps
00:00 Western Michigan Controversy
07:18 Analyzing the Michigan Quarterback Struggle
12:04 Fantasy Football and League Hype
15:10 NFL Season Kickoff Predictions
19:35 Heisman Contenders and Coaching Drama
24:45 Legacy and Reputation in College Coaching
29:35 Big Ten Dominance and Playoff Outlook
35:30 Debating Notre Dame and Conference Realignment
41:00 Playoff Predictions and Final Four Picks
44:45 GOAT Football Towns in America
 
GOATQUEST is your ultimate platform to dive into the age-old debate: Who is the Greatest of All Time? Hosted by radio personality Joe Gough and former Detroit Lion Tom Beer, this podcast brings lively discussions, expert opinions, and a chance for you to weigh in on the GOAT question.
 
Whether it’s in sports, culture, or beyond, GOATQUEST invites you to join the conversation, listen to experts make their cases, and even craft your own algorithm for greatness. As you engage, your votes contribute to our evolving Crowd List, and the more you participate, the higher your influence. Earn your way to becoming a GOAT Expert, where exclusive rewards and recognition await.
 
Show notes:
Welcome to GOATQUEST!
"For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
 
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
 
Sponsor information:
Sponsor links:
ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
https://www.atscpas.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
Instagram:https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
ALezotte@patrickfinancialgroup.com
(810) 225-9876
DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
https://faroimaging.com/
Info@FaroImaging.com
 

Joe Willie and Tom Beer sit down, crack a Diet Coke, and spend an episode complaining. Professionally.
 
The Skubal trade is a disaster. A two-time Cy Young winner walked out the door for zero everyday players and a bag of prospects nobody's heard of. The Red Wings are coming apart at the seams. The Lions' center is already on IR. NIL has turned college football into a free-for-all where coaches poach their own players, bowl games are irrelevant, and a judge in Colorado just ruled that NFL cuts can come back and play a fifth year of college football.
 
THEN the GOAT list hits: greatest sports disappointments of all time. Let's get after it.
Recorded: 8.27.26
Timestamps
04:00 Lions Outlook and Tigers' Roster Moves
08:51 Analyzing the Lions’ Depth
12:13 Detroit Sports Disappointments
18:39 The NIL and College Sports Crisis
25:26 Corporate Media and Sports Integrity
35:51 Gambling and Athlete Scandals
41:02 Debating the WNBA’s Media Placement
46:23 Greatest Disappointments in Sports History
57:35 Lions Optimism
 
GOATQUEST is your ultimate platform to dive into the age-old debate: Who is the Greatest of All Time? Hosted by radio personality Joe Gough and former Detroit Lion Tom Beer, this podcast brings lively discussions, expert opinions, and a chance for you to weigh in on the GOAT question.
 
Whether it’s in sports, culture, or beyond, GOATQUEST invites you to join the conversation, listen to experts make their cases, and even craft your own algorithm for greatness. As you engage, your votes contribute to our evolving Crowd List, and the more you participate, the higher your influence. Earn your way to becoming a GOAT Expert, where exclusive rewards and recognition await.
 
Show notes:
Welcome to GOATQUEST!
"For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
 
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
 
Sponsor information:
Sponsor links:
ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”
https://www.atscpas.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/
Instagram:https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/
Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”
https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/
ALezotte@patrickfinancialgroup.com
(810) 225-9876
DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Taverns
https://www.dtpourhouse.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=en
Faro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)
https://faroimaging.com/
Info@FaroImaging.com

Joe Willie, Tom Beer, and the Candyman Dino Candela are live in the Goat Pen at the Downtown Pourhouse. The nachos are ordered. The debate is on.
GOAT of GOATs. Greatest athlete of all time across every sport. No limits, no rules, just the Al-GOATrithm doing its work.
Nobody agrees who truly is the Greatest of All Time! One goes pure athlete. One goes pure stats. One goes heart over logic and admits it on air.
They also cover the Tigers' playoff chase and why Skubal has to stay. The Lions' schedule sets up perfectly for 12 wins, and Tom Beer explains why the schedule structure matters more than the power rankings. 
Live, loud, and surrounded by goats. Let's get after it.Recorded: 7/23/26
Timestamps04:06 Detroit Tigers’ Playoff Hopes09:02 Optimizing the Batting Order15:27 Lions Training Camp Outlook26:00 The Red Wings’ Management Shake-up35:56 Pistons Offseason Moves38:43 Michigan State’s Big Step Forward41:43 Michigan AD and Coaching Controversies46:28 MAC and Ferris State Football Outlook52:25 Defining the Greatest Athletes58:43 Multi-Sport Athletes and Competitive Meritocracy01:05:00 Versatile Legends01:09:28 Candidates for Greatest of All Time01:17:28 Final GOAT Selections
*******************Welcome to GOATQUEST!"For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
Sponsor links:ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”https://www.atscpas.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/ALezotte@patrickfinancialgroup.com(810) 225-9876DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Tavernshttps://www.dtpourhouse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=enFaro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)https://faroimaging.com/Info@FaroImaging.com

Joe Willie and Tom Beer are soccer guys now. The World Cup has them hooked.
 
The guys settle the soccer GOAT Mount Rushmore, Messi, Ronaldo, Pelé, Maradona,and for the first time in GOATquest history, they actually agree on something.
 
Then Detroit ruins the mood. The Terrion Arnold news brings up some memories, and Joe says Brad Holmes should've taken Cooper DeJean instead! Plus, Joe's been saying it for two years. Dylan Larkin wants out. Steve Yzerman has had a decade and one full line to show for it. The Pistons need a Robin for Cade's Batman. Tom exhales. That says everything.
 
No filter. Viva la Soccer. Let's get after it.
 
Recorded: 7.1.26
Timestamps
04:49 World Cup Fascination and Geography
12:51 Terrion Arnold & Athlete Misconduct
26:13 Societal Decline & Player Accountability
32:07 Pistons and Red Wings Management
41:11 Red Wings’ Future and Larkin’s Reality
45:07 World Cup Excitement & USA’s Path
50:00 Messi’s GOAT Status and Teamwork
59:59 World Cup Performance Expectations
01:01:17 Soccer GOAT Debate
 
*******************Welcome to GOATQUEST!"For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
Sponsor links:ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”https://www.atscpas.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/ALezotte@patrickfinancialgroup.com(810) 225-9876DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Tavernshttps://www.dtpourhouse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=enFaro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)https://faroimaging.com/Info@FaroImaging.com

Gimme dat money! High school players are demanding $1.2 million before they'll visit a campus. Offensive linemen are going for $4 to $10 million. Joe's got an app idea he won't share on air. The NIL world is wide open, and somebody's going to prison eventually, and Tom gives it 110% odds.But the real debate? Greatest NBA Finals performances of all time. Jordan '93. Magic '80. Shaq 2000. LeBron down 3-1. Giannis with 50 in the closeout. Hakeem is saying no to the Knicks. Who's the clutch GOAT when the lights get brightest? Big money. Big moments. Let's get after it.
Timestamps04:57 Physicality in Sports & Concussions08:32 NBA Finals: Wembanyama and Brunson’s Dominance14:52 Stanley Cup Playoffs & Coaching Philosophy21:08 Red Wings’ Future & Goaltending29:25 NIL’s Impact on College Football34:57 NIL Market Values and Player Benefits40:07 Innovative Apps & Sports Gambling Risks53:51 NBA Finals: GOAT Performances
*******************Welcome to GOATQUEST!"For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
Sponsor links:ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”https://www.atscpas.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/ALezotte@patrickfinancialgroup.com(810) 225-9876DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Tavernshttps://www.dtpourhouse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=enFaro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)https://faroimaging.com/Info@FaroImaging.com

Joe Willie and Tom Beer set the ground rules early. Born and raised in Michigan only. No Brady. No Sanders. No Gordie Howe.
Then Joe and Tom built the Mount Rushmore of Michigan athletes from the ground up, boxing, hockey, football, basketball, Olympics, golf, you name it. The peanut gallery crashes the mic with their own takes. Nobody agrees on anything except one name...
Meanwhile, the Pistons got bounced by Cleveland in Game 7 at home. The Tigers have lost 14 of 16. The NHL is down to four teams. Aaron Rae goes full send at the PGA Championship. And the Kentucky Derby came down to two brothers racing each other down the stretch.
All of it, live from the Downtown Pourhouse. No filter. Let's get after it.
Timestamps01:19 Detroit Pistons' Playoff Disappointment09:32 Knicks' Comeback and Coaching Criticism15:59 NHL Playoffs and Predictions20:07 PGA Championship and Kentucky Derby23:28 GOAT Debate: Michigan Athletes and Eligibility Rules45:25 Magic Johnson NBA Evolution51:27 Peanut Gallery Mount Rushmore Picks56:06 Final GOAT List and Honorable Mentions
Welcome to GOATQUEST!"For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast
Sponsor links:ATS Advisors, A CPA Firm “Serving the People Behind the Numbers”https://www.atscpas.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATScpas1997/Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-advisors-a-certified-public-accounting-firm/Patrick Financial Group, John Pelon RIA “Financial Planning With Understanding”https://patrickfinancialgroup.com/ALezotte@patrickfinancialgroup.com(810) 225-9876DownTown Pourhouse, Downtown Plymouth, Michigan’s G.O.A.Tavernshttps://www.dtpourhouse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownpourhouse/?hl=enFaro Imaging  (we will need and give help with these spots)https://faroimaging.com/Info@FaroImaging.com