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Episode 29: The Boys’ Career Highs and Lows

April 18, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 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!
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Episode 28: TIGER IS BACK — AND THE BOYS GOT LOTS TO SAY ABOUT IT!!!

April 15, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 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!
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Episode 26: Non-Calls are the Worst Calls

April 8, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 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!
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Episode 25: PAYING the “Student-Athletes:” The Boys Really Duke It Out!

April 4, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 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!
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Episode 24: Stories? We Got Stories: Mantle, Joe D, Aaron and More!

April 1, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 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!
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Episode 23: Former Tigers Great Gets Paid to Pop Off — But Is It Working?

March 29, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 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!
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Episode 20: Racism and Anti-Semitism Soiling Sports

March 18, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret 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!
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Episode 18: So Ya Really Wanna Be a Sportscaster?!

March 11, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:04:45

Let’s see how they do in the bogus, made-for-TV tournament.

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

  • Incredible! They choked under pressure again! No, not Michigan — Eli and Bob!
  • MSU’s Draymond Green is up to his old tricks. Have the Warriors finally had enough?
  • The Red Wings’ Jimmy Devellano to Bob: “We have a bad club.” Is Stevie Y riding to the rescue?
  • MLB to test some moronic changes to baseball.
  • Why did the Lions make the move they did? Because they’re the (Bleeping) Lions, that’s why.
  • So, ya REALLY wanna be a sportscaster?
  • Fox goes after ESPN’s GameDay.
  • Denny continues to dump on Miggy while offering some sage advice for young pitchers — and much more right here!
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Episode 17: The Big 13 (Plus Rutgers): UGH!

March 7, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:52:16

Who the hell cares about Maryland and Rutgers?

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

  • Bob rails against The Big 13+Rutgers with the title on the line Saturday night in East Lansing. But does the game mean as much with the bogus conference tournament just days later?
  • Are the surging Pistons for real? We may find out this weekend.
  • LeBron passes Jordan as the boys riff on the NBA’s GOAT — and an ex-Piston who may be one of the league’s biggest jerks ever!
  • Did Denny secure the 1968 World Series Championship by injuring this former star?
  • He and Bob really duke it out over Kaline versus Miggy and even Harwell versus Kell while Eli rips a current Tigers announcer to pieces.
  • Plus, are the Lions about to sign the best defensive player you’ve probably never heard of?
  • Those stories and more right here
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Vintage illustration of Ted Lindsay in Red Wings uniform

Episode 16: Remembering Ted Lindsay (and more)

March 4, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:57:32
Vintage illustration of Ted Lindsay in Red Wings uniform

When he played, he was special.

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

  • Remembering Ted Lindsay — and what caused his disagreements with Gordie.
  • Eli and Bob stubbornly agree: Michigan State is still done! Michigan is another matter.
  • HOW much are people paying for Denny’s autograph while he’s in Lakeland?!
  • Ah, if only BOB and some of the old guard had been at Chris Ilitch’s NON-news conference there.
  • The boys attack Tigers present — and recall ghosts of Tigers past.
  • Plus, Bob goes off bimbos in sports broadcasting and much more right here.
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