Spike and Hank

Two of Detroit's most recognizable media personalities share unfiltered stories about their families, pop culture, Michigan life and the everyday chaos of their longtime friendship. It's real. It's funny. It's Detroit. New episodes of "Spike & Hank" every Tuesday on all major audio and video podcast platforms.

NEWS (8/5/26): "The 'Spike & Hank' podcast had the strongest debut of any new podcast launched in July... more than double the reach of the second-largest newly-launched podcast. 'Spike and Hank' had attracted nearly 980,000 listeners at a time that less than 1% of new podcasts get 10,000 listeners in their debut month. Nearly 18,000 podcasts debuted during July with fewer than 6% reaching a measurable audience. The audience profile for July’s successful launches will likely be highly attractive to advertisers; Spike and Hank are demonstrating that local personalities continue to resonate with listeners." Read more in Inside Radio 
 
NEWS (8/4/26): "Spike & Hank has emerged as one of this summer's breakout podcast success stories. The show earned recognition among July's biggest podcast debuts and reached nearly 980,000 listeners in its first six days. Their remarkable launch underscores the powerful connection Spike and Hank have built with audiences and signals that Detroit has a major new podcast on its hands." Read more in PodcastNewsDaily 
 
NEWS (7/28/2026): "Detroit loves a comeback story," Spike told the Detroit News, "and I feel like 'Spike & Hank' is one more little comeback story." Brad Galli, formerly of WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) says, "They’re not starting with zero followers, and I say that smiling. Both of these guys are well known in this town. People have watched them, people have listened to them, and these guys have built up names and brands for themselves." Read more in The Detroit News

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Moving Nightmares & Halloween Frights
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Oct. 13, 2026

Moving Nightmares & Halloween Frights

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
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Spike’s Wife Has Entered the Chat
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Oct. 6, 2026

Spike’s Wife Has Entered the Chat

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
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Spike’s in Italy, Hank’s in Trouble
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Sept. 29, 2026

Spike’s in Italy, Hank’s in Trouble

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
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Why is Spike Like This?
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Sept. 21, 2026

Why is Spike Like This?

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 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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Prada & Taco Bell
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Sept. 15, 2026

Prada & Taco Bell

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
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The Good, the Bad & the Lions
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Sept. 8, 2026

The Good, the Bad & the Lions

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
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About the Hosts

Spike

Spike

Spike enjoyed a 30 year career hosting radio morning shows, including 23 years as co-founder and co-host of “Mojo in the Morning,” heard across Michigan and on the iHeartRadio Podcast Network. He has interviewed everyone from Taylor Swift to President Obama and broadcast live from the Olympics, the Oscars, and even a Zamboni cruising down I-75. When he stepped away from radio, his morning show was ranked #1 in the market and his “Phone Scam” prank calls were the most popular feature in Detroit radio. Spike loves traveling the world and spending time outdoors with his wife Megan and his two daughters. He enjoys photography, music, dive bars, Michigan football, his fluffy dog and the eternal search for a perfect cup of coffee. ExploreWithSpike.com
Hank

Hank

Hank Winchester is a multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and consumer advocate who helped thousands of Detroiters avoid scams and held fraudsters accountable. Over more than two decades on local television, he earned the trust of viewers across Southeast Michigan and became one of the region’s most respected names in consumer reporting, during a run when WDIV-TV was the highest-rated NBC affiliate in the country. He also co-hosted “The Morning After with Kelly Stafford and Hank,” a podcast that drew more than 250,000 monthly downloads. Hank got engaged to his fiancé The Honorable Judge Jake in Paris and spends most of his time in the school pick-up line waiting for his 8 year old daughter Emma while blasting Madonna very loudly.