Category: Eli Zaret | No Filter Sports

Episode 29: The Boys’ Career Highs and Lows

April 18, 2019 00:58:01

You’re not supposed to say who we are, you’re supposed to say who we used to be!

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

The NBA Playoffs — or the draft lottery? Eli and Denny go at it over which is better for the Pathetic Pistons.
Miguel Cabrera is off to a terrible start. He’s 36 as of today. Has he lost it for good — or only until summertime?
And are Miggy’s off-field shenanigans hurting his game?
YOU, the listeners, have questions: The mystery of the 1968 Tigers’ jerseys? The high and low points of the boy’s careers? Why the lack of swearing on the podcast?
The new Lions schedule is out! Whoopty-damn-do. Bob goes off on his favorite whipping boys.
And Eli and Denny — restaurateurs?! Bob was in New York back then, thus avoiding ptomaine.
These stories and much more right here!

Episode 28: TIGER IS BACK — AND THE BOYS GOT LOTS TO SAY ABOUT IT!!!

April 15, 2019 00:59:01

It’s not a sports story, it’s a cultural phenomenon.

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

An amazing golf phenomenon, true, but Tiger Woods may be a bigger cultural phenomenon, as Eli explains.
And Denny says WHAT? His ’68 Detroit Tigers were a better comeback story?!
The Pistons begin their playoff humiliation, even leaving the TNT guys rolling in the aisles.
Is Michigan State now becoming the butt of national ridicule? Perhaps — and Bob will tell you why.
How are the Tigers doing these days? One short quote from an ex-New York Knicks star says it all.
Those stories and much more coming right up!

Episode 27: Challenging the Good Ol’ Boys at Augusta!

April 11, 2019 01:00:04

Nothing televises better than golf on TV.

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

The Masters might be underway but neither Eli nor Denny should ever be allowed on the August National again! How DARE they?!
And how DARE the defending champion’s own family?!
Magic shocks the basketball world! Why did he really quit and why did he want that Lakers job in the first place?
His long-time buddy and former teammate, Greg Kelser, joins the boys with his thoughts about Magic and other basketball issues.
Meanwhile, MSU football’s chartered trip to Minneapolis to see Izzo’s gang in the Final Four was totally legal — uh, right?
Bullpens are exploding all over baseball so far — and Craig Kimbrel is still sitting at home? The boys think they know why.
Those stories, Denny somehow officially ruled SANE — and much more right here

Episode 26: Non-Calls are the Worst Calls

April 8, 2019 00:57:47

Michigan State runs into a buzz saw.

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

Michigan State’s out — but should Virginia be IN?
The boys’ take on that big no-call — and other blown calls in sports history.
With the NCAA title game Monday, should Duke have even been in the tourney?
What did Coach K know and when did he know it?
Or should Zion Williamson’s mother have been paid anyway? Should Zion?
A friend of Eli’s thinks he has a workable plan to settle the issue — and end all the alleged cheating in college basketball.
The Tigers are in first place! But they still have to pass “The Eli Zaret Litmus Test.” Bob explains.
The Pistons are hanging on to a playoff spot by a thread. Better off missing the postseason and getting into the lottery?
And who was better, Aaron — or Willie Mays, the man Denny burned in the 1966 All Star Game?
Those stories and much more right here!

Episode 25: PAYING the “Student-Athletes:” The Boys Really Duke It Out!

April 4, 2019 01:06:39

Tom Izzo desperately wants to be considered an elite coach.

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

Michigan State readies for a possible national title! But can they beat Texas Tech? And will Tom be on his best behavior — or not?
Former Detroit News columnist, Detroit 97.1 radio talk show host and MSU reporter Terry Foster joins the guys with his thoughts.
Meanwhile, the topic of paying college athletes roars on and leads to a fiery debate among Eli, Denny and Bob.
It’s the home-opening series of the year for the Tigers. Denny remembers a really crappy — uh, literally — Tigers opening day of his own!
Other MLB topics? Ron Darling pops off — but is he lying? The $300-million man punks out.
The wives of Eli and Denny speak out.
Should the Wings really “Lose for Hughes?” Might the Pistons do better to lose — period?
Those stories and much more — right here!

Episode 24: Stories? We Got Stories: Mantle, Joe D, Aaron and More!

April 1, 2019 00:58:21

This was as good an NCAA Tournament game as you’ll ever see.

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

MSU and the “new” Izzo power to the Final Four with a stirring win over Duke — and Denny said the tourney was OVER last week?!
All the Tigers’ starting pitchers had strong outings at Toronto in a 2-2 series split but Denny and Eli slam the broadcasts.
George Kell predicted over twenty years ago that Bob would never see another baseball strike. Oh, REALLY?
With the Yankees on tap for the Tigers we talk about drinking with Mantle and dealing with Joe D.
The future looks bright for the Red Wings following a fifth straight win. As if either Eli or Denny give a hoot about hockey. Bob shames them!
Those stories, plus Hank Aaron, Tiger, Fed and much more right here!

Episode 23: Former Tigers Great Gets Paid to Pop Off — But Is It Working?

March 29, 2019 00:58:41

Those clicks you heard were television sets going off all over the state.

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

Michigan CHOKES in the NCAA Tournament! At least that’s what Denny charges.
Though they might lose Friday to “the best team money can buy,” “choke” is not part of Tom Izzo’s vocabulary.
The Tigers with an opening win in Toronto. BFD — it’s one of 162 and Zimmerman was good for one day… or will the team really be better than most people think?
Jack Morris proves one thing on-air in HIS opening day outing: talk about “No Filter!!!”
The streaky Pistons continue to puzzle while Bob says the future for their LCA cohorts is bright.
And is Detroit finally about to get its own professional football franchise?
Those stories and much more right here!

Episode 22: Eli, Denny and a Listener Ask, “What Is Bob Smokin’?!”

March 25, 2019 00:58:26

We should move on to another subject…this tournament is over.

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

Denny is back from a big sports convention in Florida where he and his buddy Bobby Hull had starring roles — portraying Denny McLain and Bobby Hull.
They call it “March Madness” for a reason, folks. Duke somehow escapes elimination while Michigan and Michigan State move on — with Tom suddenly on his best behavior!
The Pistons have faltered and are now only two games from falling out of the playoffs, even losing to the disgraceful Golden State Warriors — yes, “disgraceful.”
A listener wants to know “What is Page smokin’?” when it comes to the Tigers — and Eli and Denny ask Bob the same question.
Rob Gronkowski calls it quits at 29. Why did the “Lovable Meathead” do it and where is his place among the greatest tight ends in NFL history?
Plus, is one of the Wings’ top young players finally waking up? More p.c. lunacy in sports and much more — right here.

Episode 21: Will the REAL Tom Izzo Please Stand Up!

March 22, 2019 00:58:51

It was somewhere between unbecoming and reprehensible.

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

The NCAA Tournament is in FULL FORCE!!! And Mt. Izzo’s LATEST eruption is reverberating around the entire country — NOT in a good way.
Michigan moves on easily, but did we have to be subjected to “Hollerin” Harlan on BOTH the State and Michigan games?
We have breaking news today: throwing and catching the baseball is important! We heard it on a Tigers broadcast! Film at 11:00!
Denny, Eli and Bob spout off on Mike Trout’s MONSTER 12-year, $430 million dollar contract and the ego-tripping billionaires who are writing all these ridiculous checks.
What’s it really like to do TV sports in New Yawk? YOU try to deal with the likes of Phil Esposito! Those stories and much more right here!

Episode 20: Racism and Anti-Semitism Soiling Sports

March 18, 2019 0:59:41

The game was rendered meaningless

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

What a game! State bests Michigan again — but suffers anyway thanks to the biggest fraud team in college basketball.
Denny takes LeBron James to task with some very tough talk — and Bob takes Denny to task right back.
Undaunted, Denny then destroys Tim Tebow — and Bob and Eli pay Denny back in spades!
Shep and Gibby as the Tigers’ new broadcast team? They may already have us missing Mario Impemba.
Racism and anti-semitism at sports events: how much should fans be allowed to say?
And a listener email actually suggests we’re “too mean” to the Bleeping Lions. Boo hoo.
Those stories and much more next!