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Episode 142: BROOKIE’S Got a LOT to Say!

May 21, 2020 01:30:38

One of the great guys in baseball.

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

Small-town boy goes to Chicago — and steps right into Disco Demolition Night! Welcome to MLB, guest TOM BROOKENS!
Eli jumps all over ESPN for televising Korean baseball and — huh? A CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT?!
“Now tell me to what room I go to get my reputation back!” The lawsuit against MSU’s Mark Dantonio & others DISMISSED!
There’s news out this week on college football recruiting. Michigan fans won’t like it either.
Mike Trout’s rookie card just sold for $900,000! Denny says baseball cards are BACK — they MUST be!
Eli and Denny tell stories of Mantle and Pepitone and why it’s JOE’S pic hanging in The Denny Den, NOT Mickey’s.
IF the NFL plays this season, one equipment manufacturer thinks it has a great idea for player safety.
Meanwhile, an NFL player is suing over sexual assault. What could a WOMAN have DONE to the macho man?
Sad news for we of the Baby Boom Generation? Eli: YES! Bob: NO! EDDIE HASKELL was a two-faced jerk!
•Those stories, Eli and Denny KILL the weekend Tiger/Phil foursome, YOUR mailbag and much more right here!

Episode 137: The One and ONLY George Blaha!

May 4, 2020 01:33:03

An incredible career that started very modestly.
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain, and Bob Page!

He’s known all over Michigan and the NBA. For 44 years the voice of the Pistons. GEORGE BLAHA joins us today!

Will there BE an NBA season? The NFL says IT’S starting on time but, oh, the problems they’ll have!
Bob asks how owners will pay the MILLIONS they owe on guaranteed contracts with few fans and lower ticket prices.
ESPN’s latest episodes of “The Last Dance” expose more anger between MJ and Isiah.
Vegas has pitched a plan to finish the seasons for the major sports leagues. The response? Deafening silence!
But the odds ARE out for the FLs’ 2020 season. About as encouraging as news of their LATEST blown top draft pick.
MSU and U-M’s odds on winning a national championship this year? Understandable in East Lansing, HUMILIATING in Ann Arbor!
Meanwhile, what did Bo and Canham know — and when did they know it? Eli’s U-M sources have a LOT to say on the subject!
“So, Miss, I don’t know how to put this, but, uh, there’s something I’d like to ask you about your, um, physical endowments. May I?”
Those stories, a BIG thanks to all of you who are donating to the show, YOUR mailbag segment and much more right here!

Episode 128: Most loved? Most hated? Most FEARED? Our GUEST!

April 2, 2020 1:21:56

He took no prisoners.

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

NBC-TV and New York Post star Peter Vecsey sets down his famous Poison Pen to join the boys on – what else?! – the NBA.
We gotta do it, folks – first thing EVERY show now. The latest horrors from COVID-19 AND the panic destroying our economy.
A “sport” still going on: video game basketball! Two young producers take three geezers by the hand and explain what THAT is!
Among MORE sports cancellations? Wimbledon! The British Open may be next.
And what if horse racing’s Triple Crown is called off? Four famous Tigers/ex-Tigers are dreading that! We’ll tell you why.
MORE trouble for Michigan State! THIS time it involves Tom Izzo himself and it COULD be serious.
Still working? Have any money coming in? How would you like to make five grand a DAY – and not HAVE to work for it?
That’s what’s happening for many MLB stars while the league ponders six-man starting rotations IF baseball returns soon.
What’s the ONE topic ALWAYS off the table among big-time athletes? Bob explains how a guy just violated it!
Those stories, YOUR weekly mailbag and much more right here.

Episode 118: Haters Hate Mike Eruzione Now? WHY?

February 27, 2020 1:26:34

You can’t believe the calls I’ve had.

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

Team captain MIKE ERUZIONE joins us on the 40th anniversary of “The Miracle on Ice,” on the new MAGA controversy and more!
Trevor Bauer tells HBO “Real Sports” WHAT? MLB pitchers are using PINE TAR on balls? Make Denny and Bob LAUGH!
Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson has a bad case of the “Tim Tebow Blues.” The boys scoff at THAT too.
The Astros are feeling the heat for their sign-stealing scandal — literally. Pitchers ARE hitting them now, but on purpose?
And what Tigers legend was responsible for a different sign-stealing scandal 60 years ago?
Eli tells us the comical story of Deontay Wilder and the REAL reason he just lost that big fight (yeah, RIGHT!).
The Spartans stage an impressive second-half comeback to beat Iowa as Izzo is chastened by one of his players.
A nice gesture by Juwan in hiring one U-M staffer who may be the best Michigan HS player you’ve likely never heard of.
Mercy, mercy me! Detroit-Mercy losing ON the court AND off now. But does anybody really care about the Titans anymore?
Stevie Y FINALLY lets us all in on The Plan. To celebrate, Denny heads to a HOCKEY GAME(?) with sponsor Luke Nowacki.
Eli salutes a great champion in retiring Maria Sharapova, PED scandal and all.
Free agency in big-time college sports is coming soon. Bob explains what a wild story THIS is gonna be!
And in the Mailbag segment, you DON’T “Knock the Rock. It’s all right here.

Episode 117: Have WE Got a Thrill for YOU Baseball Fans!

February 24, 2020 1:31:55

One of the great 20th century Rockys

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

He was one of the most feared — and famous — sluggers of his era, so “Don’t Knock the Rock!” Rocky Colavito joins us!
Is Bob actually catching (GULP!) Tigers Fever? Not if Denny can help it!
Eli has a surprise for Denny when he asks how many homers Miggy (Piggy?) Cabrera has hit the last three years.
A 42-year-old Zamboni driver in the nets for an NHL team?! Eli compares it to a legend of his NY boyhood, Joe Schaefer.
Patrick Reed may be a cheater but he didn’t cheat to win the PGA Tour’s Mexico stop. Fans let him have it anyway!
Did MLB know all about the Astros cheating two YEARS ago yet refuse to do anything?
Eli reaches into his pockets with his legendary alligator arms and MISSES a BIG moment in his beloved boxing!
College basketball’s Great Pretenders come up empty: San Diego State and Gonzaga lose to subpar teams.
Nice WINS for Michigan and Michigan State of late but MSU has a serious test Tuesday night.
Denny is angry at WHOM — for doing WHAT?! And Bob laughs, “America’s Best Pizza?” Is this a JOKE?
Those stories, we hear from YOU in the mailbag segment and much more right here

Episode 115: Denny Deals — to KALINE and FREEHAN!

February 17, 2020 1:21:11

I had a lot a fun pitching against those guys.

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

More on MSU’s Mel Mess! DENVER POST COLUMNIST SEAN KEELER joins the boys to discuss some hard feelings out west.
Two other top stories rage on as well: the Astros’ sign-stealing and Kobe’s tragic death.
MSU basketball’s problems continue and now Eli wonders how a certain Spartan star makes money for his young family.
He’s RICH, one HELLUVA college basketball coach and a really good guy. So why are many feeling sorry for John Beilein?
Michigan roundball’s going well again — but how ’bout them Wolverines on the DIAMOND!
Baseball’s Tony Fernandez is dead at 57. What a career he had, as older Tigers fans certainly remember.
Denny’s memory is indeed clear! Bob confirms his tales of trouble with Boog Powell. Whom did Denny OWN?
Minor League baseball players got a raise. Eli and Denny debate whether the bump is enough.
Bob calls out Jeff Blashill and the Wings — AGAIN. Simply put: no guts, no glory.
In YOUR Mailbag, producer Brandon McAfee is a HERO. He MUST be for putting up with US! Those stories and more right here

Episode 97: Will Jeff Bezos Buy the Lions?!

December 16, 2019 01:30:44

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

Will Jeff Bezos buy the Lions?! https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/rumor-jeff-bezos-has-visited-detroit-twice-to-talk-about-buying-lions/. Bob tells why that might NOT happen.
He’s the proud owner of a USFL championship ring AND played in TWO Super Bowls: Ray Bentley is with us today!
Ray’s Michigan Panthers lead into old USFL stories and the VERY famous owner not ALLOWED to buy an NFL team.
Other NFL stories? Is the “R word” now a firing offense? And what’s wrong with “white women?!”
One NFL NON-story? The FL’s lose their seventh straight. But why count — other than the days til Matt’s gone?
Oregon conquers Ann Arbor and Bob didn’t like what he saw in Saturday’s game, particularly from Juwan.
Is ONE reason MSU has been so disappointing the personal tragedy of its star player?
The Army-Navy game under fire for a televised “white supremacy” sign from two cadets. Or WAS it that?
LSU QB Joe Burrow has won the Heisman, a trophy Eli disdains. He’ll tell you why.
He also RAVAGES what USED to be Sports Illustrated. Those stories, YOUR mailbag and much more right here!

Episode 94: The Red Baron Himself Reminisces!

December 5, 2019 01:35:01

Life is good!

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

A somber note to start this show: Denny is not with us due to the death of his beloved wife Sharon.
Eli recounts in moving detail their long-time — and up-and-down — love story.
But the great Red Berenson IS with us on so MANY historic hockey moments he was part of, the Wings, U-M and MORE!
U-M and MSU basketball BOTH utterly HUMILIATED Tuesday night! But Bob says the two losses were VERY different.
Does Michigan football really want to (GULP) play ALABAMA in a bowl game?! Ohio State redux?
Could another new twist on MSU’s Larry Nassar disaster leave MSU declaring BANKRUPTCY?!
He said, HE said? Bob’s interaction with powerful MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson has created some waves!
NFL coaches are on the hot seat — but not Matt Patricia? Eli has lowlights of the early years of many FL’s coaches.
Babs SMEARED for mistreatment of ex-players like Johan Franzen, but wouldn’t the Wings STILL be better off with him NOW?
PLUS, whither the Pistons? Rudy T once WOWED Eli but ATTACKED Bob(!), YOUR mailbag and much more right here!

Keith Nichol in Michigan State Football Uniform

EPISODE 90: “Stand by Your Man?” MSU’s Keith Nichol DOES!

November 18, 2019 01:22:00

He’s done more for Michigan State football than anyone.

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

He produced arguably the greatest play in MSU history! That’s one reason why guest Keith Nichol is SO unhappy about The Game.
What a drubbing Michigan laid on Michigan State! Bob questions MSU’s second-half effort as the fallout rages on.
The FL’s choke another one away. Does Eli give too much credit to a local writer who FINALLY gets tough with them?
To make things even worse, Denny questions whether the oft-injured Matt Stafford will ever play again.
The “Colin Kaepernick Show” continued with a workout cum CIRCUS this weekend. The FL’S are down a QB … hmmm.
Former Tiger John Wockenfuss is battling dementia. He had a big role in the ’84 World Series — but wasn’t even on the team!
Ever hear of the 1983 movie “Tiger Town?” It’s back in the news and we’ll tell you why.
In YOUR mailbag segment: outrageous prices for sports events, FL’s fans vs Bob — and much more right here!

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.