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Episode 76: TWO Questions You KNOW You’ve Wanted to Ask Eli and Denny

September 30, 2019 01:13:20

Did it take Denny more or less than 100 days to gain 100 pounds, and What happened to Eli in New York?

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

Now that nearly EVERYONE in Detroit is excited the FL’s are OBVIOUSLY going to the playoffs, Denny says WHAT?!
Even more hostility than usual in the NFL: Rex vs Baker, Vontaze vs Goodell, AB vs EVERYBODY — but who WOULDN’T wanna choke OBJ?!
Denny claims he doesn’t see all the raw talent Michigan has? Ask Chris Ash, FIRED Sunday as Rutgers coach after that 52-0 route.
Was MSU exposed in a too-narrow win over Indiana? Bob says so — and that this Saturday night in Columbus might be UGLY.
Great! The Toothless Tigers have quickly righted their sunken ship! They’ve hired a LOT more analytics people!
Among other issues, what on earth are they going to do about woeful Jordan Zimmermann? That’s among LOTSA stuff in our mailbag.
The boys look towards the MLB playoffs now and aren’t happy about the set-up.
And two questions YOU want answered: Why does Lolich hate Denny so much? And what happened in Eli’s brief TV foray into NYC?
All these stories — and much more for you — right here!

Close-up photo of Braylon Edwards wearing U of M cap.

Episode 71: EX-MICHIGAN STAR BRAYLON EDWARDS SLAMS M FOOTBALL – AGAIN

September 12, 2019 01:18:46

Harbaugh’s been there for five years now…name someone that he’s brought in.

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

Former Michigan and NFL star Braylon Edwards joins us to discuss his new book, his career, family AND to argue with Bob!
This after being suspended by the Big Ten Network last year for ripping U-M football’s current state.
When bad things happen to good people: the boys eulogize the late Fred McLeod.
Eli talks about a guy he knows well: Dennis Rodman, the subject of an ESPN “30 for 30” this week.
The Antonio Brown saga just might end, not with the Pats, but in a PRISON CELL, while OBJ continues to make a fool of himself!
Mark Dantonio on the cusp of overtaking Duffy as the winningest coach in MSU history. Bob BEGS for perspective!
A new law in Cali will allow college athletes to be paid by 2023. The NCAA is gonna fight! What does it all portend for college sports?
7Plus another of our “Adventures With Denny,” YOU on our weekly mailbag segment 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 49: Got replays? Then USE them! Got the K-Zone? Then USE it!

June 27, 2019 01:05:17

I wanted to see where that pitch was.

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

Michigan falls to Vandy in the CWS championship. Bob wonders if a REALLY bad break didn’t change the course of the game.
Eli rails on the lack of respect the pathetic Tigers are showing those few fans who still come to Comerica.
The news on some ex-Tigers Al Avila GAVE away? Not pleasant, nor is the progress of his top minor league prospects.
Why so many homers in MLB this year? Denny sez, “Why, in MY day …”
Kevin Durant, seriously injured, turns DOWN $31.5 mil! Bob spars with Eli and Denny over KD’s intentions.
Another embarrassment for Michigan State? Is Mark Dantonio recruiting too many bad kids?
Denny & Eli quizzed on MLB’s most overrated HOF players, Bob on — huh?– M.C. HAMMER?!
And much more right here

Vintage photo of team of Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Champions 1935-1936

Episode 45: Get Over It, Detroit! It Was a LONG Time Ago

June 13, 2019 01:03:19

Will The Red Wings Ever Get back There?

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

The St. Louis Blues capture their first Stanley Cup — after 52 years of trying!
Had the Bruins won instead, would DETROIT’S sports legacy have been at risk? “What a bull**** story!” sez Bob.
The Russian Five author Keith Gave joins the boys with the incredible story of how the Wings stole “The Ovs.”
The NBA Finals have turned into a blame game about Kevin Durant’s injury. Ah, second-guessing!
From our weekly mailbag, how many players ever charged the mound when Denny was pitching?
JV continues to light up MLB at age 36. Golly gee, Mr. Avila, think you could use him NOW?
The U.S. Open underway, controversy over the U.S. women’s soccer team — and Tom Izzo as well?!
It’s all 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 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 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 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.