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Episode 50: So You Wanna Take YOUR Family to an NBA Game Next Season?

July 1, 2019 01:03:09

How the hell can a working person afford to take his or her family to an NBA game?

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

NBA free agency madness! BILLIONS of $$$ committed in a matter of minutes! Excuse me, HOW much — for WHOM?!
The boys break it all down to date. The Nets may have made the huge news but were the Knicks the smart ones?
NHL free agency began Monday at noon with Panerin the prize. Will the Wings make a big splash? Uh, no.
The Yanks/Sawx London series was a big hit — literally. Fifty runs combined in two games? THAT’S more OH-fense than Brit football’s seen the last two YEARS combined!
Even JACK is now ripping the pathetic Tigers — and Eli, Denny and Bob are REALLY ripping Miggy!
Unknown Nate Lashley wins the new Detroit PGA Tour stop, but did Denny have any idea what he was actually watching?
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team gaining steam AND TV ratings.
Plus, Denny goes to the dogs! And, oh yes, Eli wishes YOU a Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!

May 28, 2019 01:02:43

A career comes down to one play.

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

Buckner’s untimely demise hits home with Eli, who waxes poetic on what Bill’s life was really all about.
Meanwhile, Denny GOT waxed gambling on “The Buckner Game” in prison. He lost WHAT?!
The sports world has also lost Bart Starr, unleashing a wave of nostalgia from the boys.
The Tigers say they’ve “bolstered” their bullpen — but lotsa seats are empty in Comerica. Is it Casey Mize time?
MSU lands a new president AND a hot-shot player for Izzo.
Uh, and btw, where’s Juwan been lately?
Bob rants on the bogus “Michigan Sports Hall of Fame” and on creeping “hip-hopism” in sports.
Those stories, controversy over the upcoming Detroit Grand Prix and much more right here!

May 23, 2019 01:04:40

“Somebody threw a ball into the stands and injured a woman.”

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

OMG! Eli’s REALLY done it now!!! Will Denny and Bob suspend him from the show?!
Juwan Howard is IN at Michigan. What will it all mean immediately — and in five years?
The Ilitch family remains under fire for mishandling District Detroit. Is Chris Ilitch in over his head?
Magic versus — whom? — Rob Bleeping Pelinka? And WHO won that power struggle again?
“Gloria” propels the Blues to the Stanley Cup Finals. And don’t say Bob didn’t warn you about Dylan Larkin.
Tigers? UGH. The boys wanna talk about the ’68 Tigers instead and The Big Trade that was never made.
Those stories and much more right here!

May 9, 2019 01:02:21

As far as the White House goes, it is awesome. It makes no difference who the president is.

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

The Tigers’ Matt Boyd looks like a keeper — but does mad scientist Avila ever keep anybody.
Remember Mike Fiers? Just one more guy Al sent packing. Fiers, uh, spun a no-no this week.
Some of the Sawx just say “no-NO” to President Trump — and Denny rips ’em a new one.
More mealy-mouthed derriere-kissing from the FL’s front office.
The NBA Playoffs plod on with the sound of rims clanging — and drums pounding Kyrie out of Beantown.
A gourmet Thanksgiving feast in prison? That’s what you got if your name was Denny McLain!
Plus, two big controversies on the PGA Tour, Bob rips back as a couple fans rip him — and much more right here!

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May 6, 2019 01:03:07

He Should Know Better Than [That]

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

Miggy rocks the Tigers –and the boys rock Miggy right back.
Bob DARES to argue pitching with Mr. 31-6 himself!
Eli is a piece of WHAT?! Listeners send hate-email about Mr. Z over our last show.
The Kentucky Derby ended in controversy. Bob snoozes as Eli and Denny recap this “sports” event.
Tiger coming to the White House Monday but Michiganders wonder whether he’s coming to Detroit this summer.
Kenny and the Oilers, a basketball history lesson and would YOU send YOUR kid to play QB for Michigan?
Those stories and much more right here!

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

April 22, 2019 00:59:17

Are we overreacting to political correctness?

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

The Pathetic Pistons are all but finished — and now is Andre Drummond finished in Detroit?
Steve Yzerman is back and the feckless Motown media immediately genuflect and roll over.
Eli tells the inside story of how Stevie’s career in Detroit was almost derailed.
And Denny tells a wild story about one of sports’ greatest heroes! Could it actually be true?
Is super-agent Scott Boras now Nick’s escape from Detroit Tigers hell?
Is Miggy’s early-season slump partly due to his off-field problems?
Plus, the latest sacrifice on the altar of the P.C. crowd, pitching tips from Denny, Bob on nil-nil thrills and much more!

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!