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Meme of NFL referee throwing yellow flag

Episode 72: STILL Watching the NFL? A LOT of People Aren’t!

September 16, 2019 01:13:54

It’s Gotten To The Point Where There’s So Much Wrong With This League

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

Top NFL stars droppin’ like proverbial flies with no end in sight! Are YOU losing interest?
And how about ALL those penalties, horrible no-calls and other blown officials’ decisions? Had enough yet?
The FL’s DON’T choke — Michigan State DOES and makes it even worse with so much whining!
Eli says he now is hearing rumblings that Mark Dantonio may hang it up at the end of the season.
Michigan was off Saturday but EASTERN Michigan was ON! What a win for coach Chris Creighton at Illinois! Can EMU keep him?
Chris Ilitch is HAPPY with the “progress” of the Toothless Tigers — despite 100+ losses and being the laughing stock of MLB?!
Shades of Al Avila: looks like Gardy will be back next year — but why a contract extension NOW?
What? Dylan Larkin is NOT going to be the Wings’ captain? Eli thinks he understands the reason.
Those stories, more Denny Tales plus Eli under attack in 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.

Ken Daniels, Detroit Red Wings Play by Play Announcer

Episode 68: The DEATH of one your kids: may it NEVER happen to you!

September 2, 2019 01:20:45

Life will never be the same.

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

TV voice of the Red Wings Ken Daniels joins us with a surprising prediction about the Wings’ coming season!
He, Eli & Denny have one TRAGIC thing in common: each had a child die. They all open up about it.
It’s another no-hitter for JV who joins other Al Avila give-aways now tearing it up in MLB.
Well, at least they both WON! Our recap of last weekend’s Michigan and Michigan State games.
Among NFL roster cuts? Teez Tabor — still ANOTHER blown high draft pick by the FL’s!
Bob asks if LeBron were drunk or high — or BOTH in his embarrassing “Taco Tuesday” rant.
Ripping poor Coco Gauff to shreds? That’s like ripping Santa Claus — yet Denny does it anyway!
We’ve got the weekly mailbag with YOUR comments & questions. Call us too at (760) 89-BALLS!
And two out of three college basketball coaches would just say NO to Trump. Those stories and 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!

Ron LeFlore on cover of The Sporting News

Episode 64: The Legend of Ron LeFlore? You Ain’t Heard THESE Stories!

August 19, 2019 01:12:07

He learned baseball just to get out of prison.

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

Afraid of injury, superstars are now sitting out the entire pre-season — yet the shameless NFL is charging fans full price anyway?
The Raiders have issued Bonehead Brown an ultimatum: “all-in or all-out!”
There was only one Joe Namath, but Bob has his OWN “guarantees” about Michigan football this year.
Tiger and Phil looking more and more like they’re done. Next stop Senior’s Tour? Would Tiger play on it?
So how’s Nick Castellanos doing in Chicago? You don’t want to know.
And, speaking of the Cubs, Eli & Denny nearly come to BLOWS over an outrageous incident in a recent game!
“Two hot dogs and two — WHAT?!” Before a former Tigers star ventured out on the field?!
“Haters gonna hate,” as they say. Boy, do a couple of you hate Bob!
And Mike Tyson puts Eli to shame — or so he CLAIMS. Eli calls “bull-bleep!”
Those stories and much more right here!

Episode 63: What DOESN’T Ex-QB Scott Mitchell Have a Great Take On?!

August 15, 2019 01:23:28

He’s Smarter Than Most NFL Coaches.

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

Former NFL quarterback Scott Mitchell has so many interesting things to say on the show that we can’t even highlight just one or two!
A common-sense solution to Brady and AB clashing with the NFL over their helmets? The league SHOULD have looked to the NHL.
Giants and former FL’s wideout Golden Tate to sue over being suspended 4 games? For taking a fertility drug?
Who says the “arrogant asses” are just SOME Michigan grads? Once AGAIN, THE Ohio State University bests the Wolverines!
Stealing signs — in the Little League World Series?! Denny’s REALLY on his soapbox about THIS one!
You say you’re sick and tired of the Toothless Tigers? We are too, so we’ll TRY not to talk TOO much about them.
From our always-full mailbag: Mickey Lolich a GUEST on our show? Denny & Eli do some ‘splainin’.
And Bob asks, ” It’s WHAT night — in WHERE?!” Denny, uh, explains that too.
Those stories, how you can “rate” our show and much more 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!

Black and white photo of Kirk Gibson in MSU uniform

Episode 59: If Ya Never Saw Him Play FOOTBALL, Ya Missed Something Special!

August 1, 2019 01:07:56

He Would Have Been A Superstar In The NFL.

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

Nick and Shane stage a get-outta-jail break at the eleventh hour!
MLB’s biggest trade was the Astros’ acquisition of ace Zack Greinke. Does this mean the WS is already over?
The “snaps” of Trevor Bauer AND ex-Tiger Rick Porcello: what was the biggest one Denny ever experienced?
The great “Killer Bee,” Nick Buoniconti, has died at 78. GUESS the main cause!
As MSU football struggles, the Walmart Wolverines and Spurious Spartans are back at it again.
Who was the greatest wide receiver NEVER to play in the NFL? Eli and Bob tell us about him.
A quality 7-1 pitcher?! Denny relates his sad story.
And a recent Esports tourney paid out $3 million to the winner! The boys (read: old men) ask what the hell “Esports” means.
Those stories and much more right here!

Episode 58: When a Team Quits, Who’s Responsible?

July 29, 2019 01:06:59

If they’re quitting, it’s the managers’ fault.

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

An NFL Strike?! TV Networks blacking out games now?! What a potential relief for fans of the FL’s – and the Terrible Tigers!
With training camps now open, the boys riff on Zeke vs. Jerry, a longer season and new Lion Mike Daniels’ amazing statement!
After somehow losing four straight to the Miserable Mariners, have the Tigers officially quit? Has Miggy? And is much of it Gardy’s fault?
Part of it is surely Al Avila’s – but is he a RACIST too? That’s the allegation in a pathetic lawsuit just filed.
Denny talks pitching – and talks about Trevor Bauer’s shameless “snap.”
Eli talks about golf – uh, his OWN game. Bob on one pro sports owner who REALLY gets it.
Those stories 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!