Episodes

Spike and Hank recap a Lions game where their dates may have wanted to ditch them, Hank’s daughter needs at least four Halloween costume was serving looks and regrets as his couples costume went hilariously wrong at Gay Halloween! In This Episode: Spike & Hank went to the Lions game but did their dates want to ditch them? Halloween plans: Hank's daughter needs at least four costumes! Who did the Boo? Spike got stuck in the pharmacy line from hell Hank's couples costume didn't go well for G...

Longtime Detroit TV news anchor and reporter Taryn Asher joins Spike & Hank for a candid conversation about life in the media business, career curveballs, and what happens when the job you’ve known for decades suddenly changes. Nothing is off-limits when three longtime media personalities get together to talk about life's unexpected turns and what comes next. In This Episode: Taryn worked at TV stations in Detroit, Lansing and Flint: how did she deal with the speculation in the media about her...

Hank’s officially moved in to his new house (well, sort of), Spike’s been busy watching football instead of helping, and it's Halloween costume overload for the kids. Plus, the best and worst October date spots! In This Episode: Hank has officially moved into his new home but his fiancé is still moving. How is his man, dog and daughter handling the move? A furry little creature moved into Jake's car and is wreaking havoc. Spike watched 15 hours straight of football and avoided helping Hank m...

Two stellar guests join us: Spike's wife Megan answers listener questions about Spike at home and laughs about Spike’s newest love affair that was revealed in his phone. Detroit actor Tim Meadows (SNL, Mean Girls) drops by for a chat. Plus, we recap Hank's football weekend, Spike & Megan’s Italy trip, and the airplane incident that nearly took Spike out! In This Episode: Did Megan discover Spike's newest relationship in his iPhone? Should he be embarrassed? Spike's wife answers listener quest...

While Spike is living la dolce vita in Italy, Hank hangs with Devin Scillian and Jeff Daniels to tackle a new play, old friendships, and the million-dollar question: Did Jeff Daniels finally break the Detroit Lions curse? In This Episode: What does Jeff Daniels have to say about Spike being in Italy and leaving all the work for Hank? Devin Scillian and Hank have been longtime friends and coworkers; what has Devin been up to since leaving nightly news? These three men have won a combined 16 E...

Spike’s parents join the podcast to answer Hank’s questions about what Spike was really like as a kid... and more importantly, help explain why he is the way he is today! In This Episode: Spike's mom & dad join us on the podcast to answer Hank's questions. What was Spike like as a child? Why is he like this now? A quick lesson in "How To Speak Philly" Spike was in the doghouse for doing something his wife hates The time Hank almost moved to Philly to work on TV news ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ...

Hank turns Taco Bell into a late-night lifestyle; Spike’s daughter’s engagement party gets the drinks flowing and the guys take Spike’s parents to a gay bar. In This Episode: Spike's daughter had an engagement party and drinks were had Judge wants Prada gifts We take spike's parents to a gay bar Facetiming Hank and his Taco Bell What's your after-drinking late-night fast food stop? An update on Hank's moving drama Hank's Level Of Friendship Is Based on Bethenny Frankel TSA is changing t...

Spike & Hank kick off football season by reminiscing about their best and worst Detroit Lions memories, including whether Hank helped get the team’s GM fired, before reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and debating the timing of Halloween decorations. In This Episode: We're so excited that summer is over and football is here! We talk about our best and worst Detroit Lions memories. Did Hank get the general manager of the Detroit Lions fired? On the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Spike & H...

From Spike’s date night with Ed Sheeran and Hank getting parenting advice from Kim Kardashian to Spike’s wild story about staying in Dolly Parton’s house and almost meeting her, this episode is packed with celebrity encounters you won’t believe. In This Episode: Hank took a family trip to Rhode Island and feels very poor Spike had a date night with his wife to the Ed Sheeran concert Hank's Home Depot hot dog line cost him $60 Spike's wife made him watch one of her favorite movies: Hated it!...

Spike is back from Iceland and Hank’s dodging poop on Mackinac Island. The back-to-school chaos is already getting out of control, including a carpool line that’s turning violent. Plus, mounting vet bills for Hank and the unexpected guest who wants to stay at Spike’s house! In This Episode: Everyone in Iceland wanted Spike to do a "cold plunge" Hank was avoiding piles of poop on Mackinac Island. Spike gave his wife the perfect gift: he left her alone! The parents are excited because it's "b...

Spike & Hank share their bizarre and terrifying home invasion stories before Hank puts Spike to the test with “Two Truths and a Lie” and a twisted round of “Would You Rather.” Plus, the guys talk Detroit Tigers, selfies with celebrities and something Spike should have never admitted in one of their funniest episodes yet! In This Episode: Summer is winding down. Can the kids go back to school yet? We had a double date with our spouses and Spike complemented Hank but not his wife. Three even w...

Hank finally tells his crazy Aretha Franklin story, while Spike and Hank revisit their own "engagement fail" stories after Spike’s daughter gets engaged... and the celebrity that sang at Hank's wedding is back in the news for all the wrong reasons. In This Episode: Spike cut his family weekend short because people don't know camping etiquette. Hank celebrated his partner Jake's never-ending birthday and paid $500 to stare at wood paneling. Spike's daughter got engaged! This reminds us of our...

What could Spike possibly have in his bathroom that horrified Hank? We reveal the story, recap the unforgettable Spike & Hank staff party, discuss Spike's strange eating habits, relive Hank's weekend in a ball pit, and answer questions submitted by our incredible listeners! IN THIS EPISODE Reaction to our podcast debut We name our "Fan of the Week!" Hank was stuck in the ball pit Spike's sister is mad at him Hank saw something horrifying in Spike's house Spike was bored with the party con...

Morgan Wallen and Jack White performed in Detroit this weekend and we noticed some bad concertgoer behavior. And Spike pulls back the curtain on the twists that ended one chapter of his career and sparked an exciting new one with Hank. IN THIS EPISODE Reaction on social media to our big debut announcement Morgan Wallen played to 150,000 fans at Michigan Stadium Spike calls out "Main Character Syndrome" at the Jack White concert Hank needs to host the White House Correspondents' Dinner Spik...

What do an African safari, Ozempic, Madonna, Taylor Swift, summer camp drama, and a scream in the African wilderness have in common? They're all part of another hilarious, honest, and completely unpredictable episode of Spike & Hank. Plus, Spike reveals the comment that almost ended the podcast before Episode 2. IN THIS EPISODE • Spike tells us about his African Safari and a woman screaming for help! • Hank's weight loss journey: The Ozempic Challenge • The comment on social media that made ...

Detroit loves a comeback story. In the premiere episode of "Spike and Hank," the longtime friends finally reveal what happened behind the scenes, where life took them next after radio and television, and why the timing was finally right to join forces. Also, Spike reveals that he got secretly married last year - and Hank helped him plan it! IN THIS EPISODE • Meet Spike and Hank • Why isn't Spike on the radio anymore? • Why isn't Hank on TV anymore? • Is Hank still doing the Morning After po...