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Episode 141: Jimmy Carson: NHL Star to Business Star!

May 18, 2020 01:38:38

“I get to help a lot of families.”

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

“Sorry, we just traded you — for Wayne Gretzky!” JIMMY CARSON, the only OTHER teen to score 50 in one season, is our guest!
So Denny, tell us about, ya know, that OTHER time you were almost arrested — and you had your LIFE threatened?
It was a VERY busy weekend for Eli. His beloved golf is back — well, kinda — AND he broke a Michigan law!
But Eli’s on edge. So are a LOT of people in Michigan self-quarantining. Now the FAMILY DOG seems to be on edge too!
What’s MLB gonna do now? We’re all waiting, while a big college baseball program falls victim to COVID-19.
If MLB does play this year, we know who its highest-paid player will be. Trout? Max? JV? NO! Wait’ll you hear.
And whither college football? Bob has the SECOND-worst scenario next to NO game: U-M v MSU a controlled scrimmage!
The once-beautiful Phyllis George has passed away. Eli and Denny lament but BOB points a finger!
Denny STONED for the first time ever? He STILL thinks the Packers will trade Aaron Rodgers to his treasured Bears.
And what kind of show would this be if we didn’t run down the NFL’s weekend rap sheet for you?
Those stories, YOUR mailbag featuring a certain ex-organ player warbling plus much more right here!

Baseball covered in dollar bills with red stitching

Episode 96: Now, Now, Boys! Stop Fighting! Behave Yourselves!

December 12, 2019 01:27:19

Are you guys coming over to my side in this debate?!

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

Strasburg, Cole and Rendon sign deals worth $824,000,000!!! Eli and Denny: SO? Bob: What about the FANS?!
Great news! The Toothless Tigers are FINALLY ready to rebuild! So claims Al Avila. Do you trust him? Denny doesn’t.
Al also sez the Tigers’ venerable UNIFORMS will look different in 2020? HUH?! HOW?
What was that “award” Keith Olbermann used to give? The Worst Person in the World? Do Eli and Denny have a nominee for YOU!
Two of MSU’s biggest names clash! Resident BOWLING expert Denny says HE knows which side HE’S on.
Whatever happened to ex-Michigan coach Brady Hoke? Bob explains why they WON’T be holding any benefits for him.
Michigan basketball? Don’t say Bob didn’t warn you about that Illinois game on the ROAD, while he RIPS the U-D!
Meanwhile, John Beilein’s got major problems in Cleveland. Why on EARTH did he leave the U-M?
Megan Rapinoe awarded SI’s SportsPERSON of the year, then really pops off at the ceremony! Was she right?
Those stories, our weekly mailbag featuring YOUR thoughts and much more right here!

EPISODE 89: Has John Wangler got Great Stories? You Betcha!!!

November 14, 2019 01:40:55

I have no regrets…and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

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

Former U-M star QB John Wangler was an MSU FAN?! Bo told him WHAT?! You HAVE to hear this interview!
Bob also grills Wangs on Ohio State’s domination AND MSU’s domination of Michigan.
Meanwhile, Denny thinks the Spartans have a puncher’s chance Saturday in Ann Arbor. Bob does NOT!
With 11 wins (!) de Grom cops his second straight Cy Young. You-know-who has some words to say about THAT too!
The Astros caught in another sign-stealing scandal and Eli is furious! But isn’t this just part of baseball?
Colin Kaepernick is working out for NFL teams this weekend. Will the FL’s grab him? Will anyone?
Eli had some inside gambler’s info on Tuesday’s Pistons/Heat game and tipped off Denny! How’d it work out?
Will Myles Powell play against MSU Thursday or not? Did Seton Hall LIE about his status?
The Don Cherry fallout is stronger than ever! What does HNIC do now?
Those stories, a big development in Eli’s chicken sandwich report, YOU on our mailbag 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.

Episode 54: Drew Lane a Terrific Baseball Player Too? Who Knew?!

July 15, 2019 01:05:27

He was a hell of a college baseball player.

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

“Incredible match!!!” “One for the ages!!!” So, did YOU watch FIVE HOURS of tennis Sunday? Uh, Denny didn’t.
Tennis is HUGE, of course, just not as much in the U.S. Eli may surprise you with the list of the WORLD’S most popular sports.
Thank heaven for Drew Lane! On the day he joins us in-studio for the first time, Bob UN-joins us sporadically thanks to the idiots at his Spectrum Cable!
Oh boy! Any FL’s fans still out there might get to see two MORE losses per year! We’ll explain.
The great Bob Gibson diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The boys tell stories about Gibby — and they’re not all pleasant.
Excuse me, CB-WHAT oil? Eli tells us it is NOT a high-performance liquid for your Maserati.
Plus, the Open Championship, well, OPENS, domestic violence comes to the WOMEN of pro basketball and much more right here.

Episode 42: (Gulp!) The Greatest Team EVER?!

June 3, 2019 01:13:16

They Are Too Good For Everyone.

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

An 18-0 run?! Are the Warriors planning a “gentlemen’s sweep?!” The boys explain.
Bob continues his lonely fight with Eli and Denny to TALK MORE ABOUT HAWKEY — EH?!
Has it REALLY come to this? Denny would now rather watch girls softball than the Tigers?
And why is it that so many young black guys are wearing those White Sox caps?
Andy Ruiz Jr pulls off a monster upset over Anthony Joshua. Bob says “who?!”
Where do the Wolverines turn now that RB Chris Evans has been suspended all year?
Those stories, two NFL superstars make the WRONG first impression and more right here!

Illustration of a faceless Detroit Tiger holding a baseball bat over his shoulder

Episode 41: Quick Now! Name a GOOD Tigers Player! Just ONE.

May 30, 2019 01:07:45

There Are None.

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

The NBA Finals are upon us! “Can YOU spell ‘sweep?'”
In fact, the bigger story seems to be whither Kawhi and KD?
So, these two guys are takin’ a leak in a men’s room and … Nope, not a joke! The Blues even the NHL Finals!
Golf’s Hank Haney “hoist with his own petard” by the P.C. Posse — and wimps out.
Near tragedy in Houston but the boys wonder what more MLB can do?
What more can the Terrible Tigers do? How about at least hustling?
And, finally! Bob and Denny uncover a “sport” that Eli was actually good at!
Those stories and much more right here!

Episode 31: HBO on LCA: Fair Reporting or a Hit Job?

April 25, 2019 00:57:24

It should not surprise anyone that these accusations are made.

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

HBO’s “Real Sports” rocks Detroit and the Ilitch family — but was the reporting “fair and balanced?”
The NFL Draft is front and center! What major gaffes will the FL’s make THIS year?
The Tigers have swept a twinbill at Boston for the first time since 1965 — but Denny has a “senior moment” on his role back then.
Meanwhile, Bob puts Denny in his place for spreading an absurd rumor that’s years old on our last podcast.
The Drew and Mike Show discovers a bizarre website which has forced Michigan’s Jordan Poole to turn pro. Eli explains.
Controversy continues over concussions in the NHL and the NFL as the boys argue about fighting in hockey — from Probie to present.
Those stories, the NBA with its cast of TV bimbos 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!

Episode 15: New Yawk Days With Howard Cosell and Others

February 28, 2019 0:59:13

Mike Ilitch wouldn’t put up with this, period.

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

Today, the boys reminisce about ABC Radio days with Howard Cosell and company.

Bob says it’s time for a big change with the struggling Detroit Red Wings.
Denny demands payment from deadbeats Rollie Fingers and Kenny Holtzman — again.
Could Al Avila actually have been right?! Or will it be as awful a year for the Tigers as expected?
Plus, Johnny Manziel BANNED from the CFL, famous coaches acting like crazy Little League parents, “Saint Sharon,” and much more.