Category: Eli Zaret | No Filter Sports

Episode 79: Comin’ Up ROSE-y as Charlie Hustle Joins the Boys!

October 10, 2019 01:48:03

The Hit King Joins No Filter Sports

Welcome to No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page!

PETE ROSE with us for a frank and wide-ranging interview — but one of his predictions sure was a stinker!
Bob’s in Detroit and went to see LCA, the Wings, Pistons AND to learn who’s listening to us — and who’s not YET.
Wild stuff in MLB’s Playoffs! WE bust it down and Denny busts it UP by slamming a NUMBER of participants!
More P.C. insanity in sports, from the Braves wussing out to SOME NBA-types following suit!
With another college football weekend here, MSU’s problems are more OFF the field than ON at Wisconsin.
Should Michigan revamp its offense for mere Illinois or WAIT for the Penn State game? We have a DISAGREEMENT here.
Meanwhile, a different kind of controversy’s going on in Happy Valley. The coach handles it; Eli and Bob are STILL pissed!
It’s the Mystics versus the Sun for all the marbles tonight! Uh, WHO? And for what “marbles?”
And Denny was working WHERE? Doing WHAT?! Those stories and much more coming up right here.

Episode 78: Unhappy Michigan Football Fans: HARLAN HUCKLEBY is One of You!

October 7, 2019 01:09:58

We Don’t Seem To Have The Dominance Up Front

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

Michigan and Iowa waged one HELLUVA defense battle Saturday. Boring? Eli says YES! Bob says NO!
Ex-Michigan star Harlan Huckleby has PLENTY to say on Michigan AND about Jim Harbaugh. His comments will surprise you!
Bob repeats HIS comments from MSU’s too-narrow win over Indiana: Lewerke is overrated and so is State’s defense.
The MLB Playoffs are heatin’ up and Denny’s NOT thrilled over what he’s hearing on radio and TV from “Jessica Somebody.
Meanwhile, he made another of his sports-show appearances last weekend and lassoed PETE ROSE. Pete joins us Thursday!
Penalty flags AGAIN are flying all over the field in college and pro football. Can you imagine if this stupidity happened in baseball?
WOW! Anthony Mantha with FIVE goals in the Wings’ first two games, FOUR of ’em Sunday night!
As legal sports gambling is exploding all over the nation could we someday have another Black Sox-like scandal?
And will Michigan beat Kansas on high school basketball phenom Isaiah Todd? Bob guarantees it — cuz the Jayhawks are in BIG trouble.
Those stories, YOUR thoughts in our mailbag segment and much more right here.

Episode 77: Rip My Father-in-Law and I’ll KILL You!

October 3, 2019 01:18:32

You Think You’ve Seen Hell? Just Wait!

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

Remembering Denny AND Mickey in the 1968 World Series on its 51st anniversary.
Pardon us, WHAT did you say the Tigers did this week?!
The MLB Playoffs kicked off with a HIGHLY unfortunate incident Tuesday. Will it be Bill Buckner redux?
Meanwhile, baseball’s attendance took a massive hit this year and now MORE controversy over — “deadly” t-shirt guns?
Is Saturday the beginning of the end for Harbaugh at Eli’s alma mater? Some say Iowa is the biggest game of Jim’s tenure.
MSU might be embarrassed at Ohio State but a MUCH bigger problem in East Lansing has come to the fore! Bob explains.
California’s “Fair Pay to Play Act” is causing a ruckus in college sports and causes a BIG stir with the boys as well.
Whaddya know? The FL’s will get through the entire weekend without a loss!
And it’s finally come to this: Bob has news that SHOCKS Denny, then Denny THREATENS Bob on his next trip to Detroit!
Those stories and much more coming up right here.

Episode 76: TWO Questions You KNOW You’ve Wanted to Ask Eli and Denny

September 30, 2019 01:13:20

Did it take Denny more or less than 100 days to gain 100 pounds, and What happened to Eli in New York?

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

Now that nearly EVERYONE in Detroit is excited the FL’s are OBVIOUSLY going to the playoffs, Denny says WHAT?!
Even more hostility than usual in the NFL: Rex vs Baker, Vontaze vs Goodell, AB vs EVERYBODY — but who WOULDN’T wanna choke OBJ?!
Denny claims he doesn’t see all the raw talent Michigan has? Ask Chris Ash, FIRED Sunday as Rutgers coach after that 52-0 route.
Was MSU exposed in a too-narrow win over Indiana? Bob says so — and that this Saturday night in Columbus might be UGLY.
Great! The Toothless Tigers have quickly righted their sunken ship! They’ve hired a LOT more analytics people!
Among other issues, what on earth are they going to do about woeful Jordan Zimmermann? That’s among LOTSA stuff in our mailbag.
The boys look towards the MLB playoffs now and aren’t happy about the set-up.
And two questions YOU want answered: Why does Lolich hate Denny so much? And what happened in Eli’s brief TV foray into NYC?
All these stories — and much more for you — right here!

Episode 75: Tigers Great Lance Parrish Has a Whole LOT on His Mind!

September 26, 2019 01:25:50

45 years, on and off, he has been with the Tigers.

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

Ex-Tigers star Lance Parrish speaks out on his STILL-bitter exit from Detroit, the ’84 Tigers, his relationship with Jack and SO much more!
This, on the heels of our Wayne Fontes interview which is already “smashing box office records” thanks to YOU!
The FL’s’ game is — WHAT? One of the three biggest games of the week in the NFL?!
President Carter had his black-sheep brother Billy. Looks like Shea Patterson’s got one too as Michigan faces off with lowly Rutgers.
Is Indiana trying to play mind games with Michigan State’s vaunted defense for homecoming in East Lansing?
The Toothless Tigers so richly deserve the #1 overall pick in next year’s draft! Now will they blow it? And should they pick for need or best available?
Tom Izzo: “Haters gonna hate.” And Bob hates the fact that some numbskulls are picking on Tom’s son! Eli and Denny? They’re undecided.
Those stories, the “bullying of Bryce,” our weekly mailbag and much more coming up right here.

Episode 74: Wayne Fontes REALLY Opens Up About his Lions Years!

September 23, 2019 01:46:24

I’ve never burned a bridge.

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

He’s rarely been back to Detroit and doesn’t do interviews — but he did with us! Ex-Lions coach Wayne Fontes has a LOT to say.
The smackdown of Jim Harbaugh rages on — and won’t get any easier for him on THIS program!
If ONLY Michigan had players like Michigan State’s Joe Bachie — whom they didn’t even recruit.
But Bob wonders: what’s a good MSU story like Saturday’s win at Northwestern without still more controversy?
The FL’s author a stunning victory at Philly! And now it’s on to the Super Bowl — right, you FL’s diehards?
Denny goes to a Tigers’ game — and his wallet won’t be the same for weeks! A full accounting coming up.
He RIPS Joe Madden, the manager of his own beloved Cubbies, yet somehow defends Derek Jeter’s woeful Marlins?!
Now on a ROLL (or maybe just in a BAD mood?) Denny claims MIGGY is dogging it.
The boys decry the continued abuse of Detroit, Eli now helping NFL fantasy players and the Cincinnati, uh, GREENS?
Those stories and more right here.

Episode 73: That’s the Problem, Mr. Gibson — YOU’VE Got the Money!

September 19, 2019 01:18:28

He’s Entitled!

Welcome to No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page!

Michigan at Wisconsin: if the Wolverines lose, is the season over for all intents and purposes? Denny thinks so.
And could Harbaugh’s stay in Ann Arbor soon be over too? Whatever, Eli talks about what Jim has REALLY meant to the U-M!
Wanna see that game AND MSU’s game? You CAN’T — thanks to some idiots at The Big 13 + Rutgers office!
Antonio Brown steals a page from “The Book of Gibby:” creditors are pissed at AB cuz HE’S got the money!
The Eli Manning Era looks like it’s coming to a close as rookie QB Daniel Jones takes the Giants’ helm. Is Eli a TRUE Hall of Famer?
RIP long-time Tigers’ coach Alex Grammas. The boys reminisce about Sparky and all his bo-bos.
Denny McLain a BS artist?! No way — uh, right, gang? With a little help, Bob catches him in the act!
Eli with Wings’ defenseman Mike Green: the Wings COULD make the playoffs.
Those stories, how to win (maybe!) at NFL gambling, “Big Brother” Saban, VENMO(?) and much more right here.

Meme of NFL referee throwing yellow flag

Episode 72: STILL Watching the NFL? A LOT of People Aren’t!

September 16, 2019 01:13:54

It’s Gotten To The Point Where There’s So Much Wrong With This League

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

Top NFL stars droppin’ like proverbial flies with no end in sight! Are YOU losing interest?
And how about ALL those penalties, horrible no-calls and other blown officials’ decisions? Had enough yet?
The FL’s DON’T choke — Michigan State DOES and makes it even worse with so much whining!
Eli says he now is hearing rumblings that Mark Dantonio may hang it up at the end of the season.
Michigan was off Saturday but EASTERN Michigan was ON! What a win for coach Chris Creighton at Illinois! Can EMU keep him?
Chris Ilitch is HAPPY with the “progress” of the Toothless Tigers — despite 100+ losses and being the laughing stock of MLB?!
Shades of Al Avila: looks like Gardy will be back next year — but why a contract extension NOW?
What? Dylan Larkin is NOT going to be the Wings’ captain? Eli thinks he understands the reason.
Those stories, more Denny Tales plus Eli under attack in our Mailbag (!) and much more — right here.

Close-up photo of Braylon Edwards wearing U of M cap.

Episode 71: EX-MICHIGAN STAR BRAYLON EDWARDS SLAMS M FOOTBALL – AGAIN

September 12, 2019 01:18:46

Harbaugh’s been there for five years now…name someone that he’s brought in.

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

Former Michigan and NFL star Braylon Edwards joins us to discuss his new book, his career, family AND to argue with Bob!
This after being suspended by the Big Ten Network last year for ripping U-M football’s current state.
When bad things happen to good people: the boys eulogize the late Fred McLeod.
Eli talks about a guy he knows well: Dennis Rodman, the subject of an ESPN “30 for 30” this week.
The Antonio Brown saga just might end, not with the Pats, but in a PRISON CELL, while OBJ continues to make a fool of himself!
Mark Dantonio on the cusp of overtaking Duffy as the winningest coach in MSU history. Bob BEGS for perspective!
A new law in Cali will allow college athletes to be paid by 2023. The NCAA is gonna fight! What does it all portend for college sports?
7Plus another of our “Adventures With Denny,” YOU on our weekly mailbag segment and much more right here.

Episode 70: Wanna Win ALL Your NFL bets? Have WE Got a tip for YOU!

September 9, 2019 1:28:53

They Put The Point Spread And The Over-Under Right On The Screen

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

Even Denny has now adopted Bob’s moniker. HE’S finally had enough of the pathetic FL’s too!
The Antonio Brown fiasco has ended — we think. Tom Brady wants to babysit him at his home! But would it work?
If Michigan has to go to double OT to beat Army at home, (GULP!) what’s gonna happen AT Wisconsin in two weeks?
Big win for Michigan State over Western? Big DEAL says Bob, who utterly destroys his own alma mater — again!
Red Wings’ goalie Jimmy Howard talks with Eli and Bob about his future.
The Toothless Tigers hit the 100 mark — losses, that is! Which “rebuild” is going better: the Tigers’ or Wings’?
Dave Dombrowski won a World Series less than a year ago — and the idiotic Sawx fire him! Back to the Tigers now?!
The U.S. Open wrapped up with victories by Bianca Andreescu and Rafael Nadal, who Bob believes is better than Roger.
And both Denny AND Eli take a gambling BATH over the weekend! Those stories plus much more right here.