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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 108: The Great MARK Howe: His OWN man

January 23, 2020 01:31:35

He Was One Of The Great Defensemen

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

Overshadowed by his famous dad? Not much! MARK Howe, an NHL Hall of Famer in his own right, is our guest!
Derek Jeter’s now in the BASEBALL Hall. How could ONE guy NOT vote for him?! Bob says he has an idea.
We speak of two Detroiters who had a big hand in Jeter’s career and we look ahead to the class of 2021.
Who’s gonna go in then? Denny sez to expect the unthinkable!
Computerized umpiring in MLB? It’s going to be here a LOT faster than Denny thinks, whether HE likes it or not.
And while Al Avila is signing has-beens and never-wases, bookies are making dire predictions about his pathetic team.
The “student-athletes” have a busy night in Lawrence, Kansas — no doubt on their way to study hall.
So why don’t universities just put a stop to corrupt big-time sports? Ask ELI, who’s excited about HIS alma mater’s team!
The “other” Eli retires from football. A Hall of Famer? For SURE! Whether he BELONGS is a different matter.
And it looks like it’s official: the Dead Wings are now mailing it in.
Those stories, Denny talks of late Tigers owner John Fetzer in YOUR mailbag segment and much 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 79: Comin’ Up ROSE-y as Charlie Hustle Joins the Boys!

October 10, 2019 01:48:03

The Hit King Joins No Filter Sports

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

PETE ROSE with us for a frank and wide-ranging interview — but one of his predictions sure was a stinker!
Bob’s in Detroit and went to see LCA, the Wings, Pistons AND to learn who’s listening to us — and who’s not YET.
Wild stuff in MLB’s Playoffs! WE bust it down and Denny busts it UP by slamming a NUMBER of participants!
More P.C. insanity in sports, from the Braves wussing out to SOME NBA-types following suit!
With another college football weekend here, MSU’s problems are more OFF the field than ON at Wisconsin.
Should Michigan revamp its offense for mere Illinois or WAIT for the Penn State game? We have a DISAGREEMENT here.
Meanwhile, a different kind of controversy’s going on in Happy Valley. The coach handles it; Eli and Bob are STILL pissed!
It’s the Mystics versus the Sun for all the marbles tonight! Uh, WHO? And for what “marbles?”
And Denny was working WHERE? Doing WHAT?! Those stories and much more coming up right here.

Episode 69: Like GREAT Stories? Eli, Denny and Bob Have Lots of ’em!

September 5, 2019 01:20:20

There aren’t rules…there are just guidelines!

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

Our guest is ex-Lions great Lem Barney who claims football won’t exist any more in 15 years!
Meanwhile, the new NFL season is underway. Could the FL’s really go 0-11 out of the gate?! Bob explains.
More shenanigans from Airhead Brown as the boys rip him another new one.
We tell you about one of the greatest players in NFL history who’s NOT in the HOF.
And preview this Saturday’s Michigan and Michigan State games.
Eli and Denny have their gambling picks of the weekend — so YOU can bet against them and clean up!
JV not a Hall of Famer? Some young “Figure Filberts” lean on sabermetrics to say no!
Tales of the great Van Patrick, of Denny’s bad day at the dog races, advice on — mustaches(?) and much more 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!

Ex-Detroit Piston's player, John Salley smoking a cigar and smiling.

Episode 60: Ex-Piston Bad Boy John Salley — on just about EVERYTHING!

August 5, 2019 01:26:56

The biggest thing about Salley: he was an entertainer first.

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

And today it’s The Clash of the Titans! John Salley joins the boys, trashes meat-eating, supports marijuana and Denny doesn’t dig it!
Furthermore, Denny sticks to his guns about the “REAL reason” behind the Tigers’ rebuild: HE thinks the team will be sold.
The Astros just playing by MLB’s new rules: you are not allowed to throw a no-hitter by yourself anymore!
Another tragic death in the NFL is likely due to just playing football! Is the league on its way to the fate of boxing?
Other NBA guys may be moving around but ex-MSU star Draymond Green knows a good thing when he sees it — HE’S staying put.
LeBron catching some big heat — for merely trying to be a good father?
Should Curt Flood have made that catch in Game 7 of the ’68 World Series? “DUH,” according to Eli and Bob. “NO,” according to Denny.
Those stories, new safety nets changing baseball and much more 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!

Composite photo of Steve Yzerman and Joe Dumars

Episode 48: Stanley Cup Savior– or Problematic Piston?

June 24, 2019 01:05:27

I could tell you stuff that stand your hair on end.

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

Moritz Seider?! “In Stevie Y We Trust.” But Bob pounds the table: you don’t draft him THERE!
Could Yzerman someday become the next Dumars? Eli tells tales of how Joe D managed himself right outta town.
“The Vulture” is back at 82! But if he teaches the Mets pitchers what he once taught Denny, he won’t be “back” for long!
The locker room of the frustrated Mets blows up! Why not the pathetic Tigers’ yet? Stay tuned.
Of course, WITH JV and JD the Tigers would be anything BUT “pathetic.” Verlander rolls on!
And Pujols gets a huge welcome in St. Louis, proving that there must indeed be “better living through chemistry.”
Those stories and much more right here!

Episode 38: Enough Nonsense! It’s About Jack and Tiger. Period.

May 20, 2019 00:55:56

Koepka is the only one besides Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods to have one four majors in a two-year span.

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

Brooks Koepka — the NEW Tiger!!! “Bull-bleep he is,” say the boys!
By week’s end Michigan could have its new basketball coach. Fab-Fiver Jimmy King joins us with his thoughts.
Denny wonders, if the Tigers now have a “quality control coach,” then where the hell is the “quality?!”
Are the boys Democrats, Republicans or something else? YOU’LL never know — though a couple miffed listeners think THEY do.
Too good for the Clips, Rockets, Blazers — too good for anybody, especially thanks to Draymond. Kevin Durant who?
The NHL playoffs? As usual, Eli and Denny plead ignorance while Bob wants Larkin and Mantha home for the Worlds — NOW.
Those stories, the death of boxing and much more right here!