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Episode 81: ’84 Tigers Hero to — Stand-Up? DON’T Miss this Interview with Ruppert Jones!

October 17, 2019 01:42:16

“I don’t want to get out of my lane.”

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

A hero of the ’84 World Series champs, Ruppert joins us to discuss that magical year, why he didn’t come back, his personal struggles and more.
Oh, so you say the FL’s were “robbed” by the officials at Green Bay? Eli’s pissed too, Denny disagrees and, as usual, “The Bob Page Lions’ Lament” sez …
It’s the NEW “biggest game of Jim Harbaugh’s coaching career” Saturday night at Penn State. Is it really make-or-break time for him?
We only know one thing about the MLB Playoffs: the Nats are going to the World Series. And who called that one? He’s NOT too modest to say!
“Fired up?” Denny ‘s APOPLECTIC! He’s almost frothing at the mouth about juiced (or DE-juiced) baseballs — as Eli sadistically presses his buttons.
Basketball’s Jim Calhoun has done something so reprehensible Bob’s shocked that he’s not in jail already!
Are you getting your money’s worth at an NBA game? A new study implies NOT and Eli confirms — while Denny just DOESN’T get it.
LeBron’s controversy is the latest story to remind us that politics and sports, like it or not, are inextricably bound.
Those stories, Eli walked out of the arena and missed WHAT? Reggie Jackson ALMOST redeems himself with Denny plus much more!
And don’t forget: Mike Lucci, named to the All-Time Lions team, will join us on Monday’s show.

Episode 80: Ty Cobb to Denny and HIS generation: You Guys Suck!

October 14, 2019 01:25:13

These Kids Don’t Know How To Play The Game

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

Oh, the homers, the strikeouts, etc. in the MLB playoffs! Denny: It’s a different game. Bob: And blah, blah, blah.
And the baseballs themselves! “Wouldn’t It be NIce?” if everyone would just stop bitchin’ cuz “It’s Kind of a Drag.”
Denny finally goes to school on a future Hall of Famer — just one of the MANY baseball topics we’ve got for you.
Matt Stafford is on the cusp of breaking MORE records as the FL’s go to play — Bob’s favorite team?
No matter any one result, Eli’s also had enough of the FL’s and harkens back to the glorious 50’s — all we have left!
The new “biggest game of Harbaugh’s Michigan career” looms at Happy Valley this Saturday.
While Michigan State MAY be playing — WHEN they play –the FINAL games of Mark Dantonio’s career.
Bo and his presidency of the Tigers: the boys have plenty of stories on that — none that would make Bo proud!
Eli’s been TRYING to tell us so: a younger Steve Yzerman really WAS a big pain in the, uh — butt!
Those stories — the Wings desperate already?– and much more coming up 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.

Episode 67: Who’s the Handsome Young Man and What Kind of Car is THAT?!

August 29, 2019 01:09:02

It’s a Ford Thunderbird, and I still had my fastball then!

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

Are the Tigers planning to name one of their biggest ex-stars manager? SHOULD Gardy go?
Could be worse. After Derek’s Jeter’s destruction of the Marlins, the Tigers still draw much better than THEY do!
Football is back and Denny alleges that Michigan and Michigan State are playing “all-girls teams” to start the year!
Bob says you can’t talk about MSU any more without including its latest embarrassing news.
Et tu, DUKE?! Zion Williamson will begin his NBA career with lawsuit after lawsuit.
Wesley Walker is one of the latest ex-NFL stars who’s in big trouble over what the game did to his body.
Eli and Denny equate this whole sordid injury situation to the #MeToo movement.
And our mailbag segment includes a great pic of a young Denny and his “mystery car.”
Those stories and much more coming up right here!

Episode 61: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is?” Best NOT if You Own a Pro Sports Team!

August 8, 2019 01:08:46

Why would he do something that’s going to piss off half the nation?!

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

This is opening week in the NFL pre-season and Eli asks if the FL’s can become another “worst-to-first” team. Bob answers: “NO!”
One of the greatest Lions in history will be in Canton soon — at least if ONE New England Patriots player has anything to say about it.
Dolphins owner and Michigan alum Stephen Ross is in hot water for supporting Trump’s re-election campaign.
M grad Eli strikes back at a Wolverines fan who accuses him of giving Jim Harbaugh a free ride!
Meanwhile, Bob details the latest humiliations for HIS alma mater, Michigan State.
The Terrible Tigers on their way to one of the worst records in history — but Denny’s got a plan for filling the seats anyway.
Oh, and thank YOU for making our show with John Salley our most listened to EVER! Now, whom would YOU like us to interview?
Those stories and much more coming up right here!

Episode 52: The One and Only Dick Vitale, BAY-bee!

July 8, 2019 01:28:43

He’s a basketball motivational evangelist.

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

The boys welcome to the show their old buddy, Dickie V! And he opens up about his life as you’ve probably never heard before.
A contract extension for Al Avila? Why on earth NOW?! Bob wonders if Chris Ilitch is fit to run the Detroit Tigers.
Miggy, Gardy, now Nick (and Cowboy West?!): Everybody’s upset these days as even opponent broadcast crews laugh at the Tigers’ mess.
MLB hits the all-star break with more controversy: a BIG home plate collision leads Denny on a rant and Bob to make a suggestion.
Yep, sure is great that the U.S. women won the World Cup Soccer Tourney, but Eli begs for some perspective — please!
And NFL labor negotiations are on tap throughout July. Is a strike or a lockout inevitable next year? Maybe not.
Those stores and much more right here!

Episode 51: The P.C. Posse Storms in After ELI! WE Cry “Bullbleep!”

July 4, 2019 01:02:37

Some PC idiots out there interpret the somehow as racist?!

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

Happy 4th of July! Going to the beach or a BBQ? No? Then maybe you’re taking part in a disgusting, mindless hot-dog-eating contest.
A new Twitter feud! Eli vs a Detroit News sportswriter — and a few unthinking fans have made it ugly!It’s all part of the ongoing Miggy soap opera. What can the Tigers possibly do about or with him at this point?
The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team ready for its gold medal showdown — but politics begins to overshadow the game.
Speaking of politics, Colin Kaepernick is baaack — and the boys aren’t happy about the latest controversy he’s causing.
Denny breaks bread — or at least dead animals — with Leon Spinks and receives praise from rock n’ roll critic Susan Whitall.
And it’ll be Dickie V Monday, BAY-bee, as Bob explains how college basketball’s most famous mouth changed HIS very life.
Those stories and more right here!

Episode 43: “What Hall-of-Famer Did You Say Was a Total A-HOLE?!”

June 6, 2019 01:08:59

He walked by me as if I didn’t exist.

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

The LAST player you’d think wouldn’t show up for a game in the NBA Finals? Draymond Green?!
And it gets worse as the former Spartan star has stuck his big foot in his big mouth — again!
Attendance down, pathetic team. What have Ilitch and Avila done to the Tigers?!
Players against the media: Sir Charles versus KD is just the latest feud on the list.
“A fool and his money are soon parted,” said Aesop. Sports’ latest “fool” is an MSU great.
Boozing it up in the SEC, Eli — on “Jeopardy?” And much more right here!

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 boys’ 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!