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Episode 176: D Mac: Amazing Story, GREAT Interview!

September 17, 2020 01:43:02

I bleed red and white.

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

“The game’s too fast. I don’t think I could’ve played now.” One of the most popular players in Wings’ history, guest DARREN McCARTY, has a LOT to say with us!
Guest HOST Fred Heumann has covered The Big Ten(14) for many years so HE has a lot to say about conference football suddenly — huh? — being back ON now?
Michigan QB Dylan McCaffrey is just the latest college player to opt out of the season. But the boys agree: this AIN’T about COVID-19.
With a near-certain loss at Green Bay Sunday, Bob takes a peek at the FLs’ schedule and MAY yet get Denny to flip-flop on a coaching change.
Yep, Mr. Heumann should fit right in with THIS show. Wait’ll you hear him utterly DESTROY Matt Patricia!
So, are we watching football games on TV — or oh-so-hot young women hosting a fashion show?! Shame on gals like Maria Taylor? No. Shame on The Empty Suits.
Eek! Oh, NO! It’s (gulp) those big bullies, the Cleveland Indians, licking their chops over the Tigers series this weekend — but all is NOT lost for the future.
Ever researched why those famous figures are on the front of “Sgt Peppers?” How about also researching why DIFFERENT famous figures are now “seated” at Comerica?
Bob gets us up to speed on the NBA and NHL playoffs. Denny responds to him, “Who cares?! NOBODY’S gonna watch!”
The U.S. Open is underway — right after the U.S. Open just ENDED Sunday! This time it’s GOLF. Denny, ahem, claims to have nearly tamed fabled Winged Foot.
With Eli off, we’ll save his “This Day in Sports” for Monday’s show, but Bob’s got YOUR mailbag and WE’VE got much more — right here.

Episode 174: Doug English: a True LION on the Field

September 10, 2020 01:45:02

One of the league’s true warriors.

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

He didn’t win a Super Bowl. No Detroit Lion ever has (or will?), but guest DOUG ENGLISH remains one of the most popular players in team history.
It’s opening week in the NFL. Coaches upset over no fans at their home games, the threat of BLM and National Anthem protests. What a kerfuffle already!
Oh, and Bob wonders what the league will do if/WHEN a player tests positive for COVID-19. Would they panic and cancel a game on a Sunday morning?!
Few teams have the long tradition of the Detroit Tigers. So when they set a new low for futility at Milwaukee THAT was really saying something!
Now what to do with struggling Matthew Boyd? Denny: TRADE HIM. But why wouldn’t the Tigers call Denny — or Lolich or Tanana — to at least pick their brains?
Eli says the quality of the NBA Playoffs has been stellar, but Bob is among the pissed-off millions who haven’t watched a single game yet.
As if the NBA needed MORE controversy, the Stephen A. Smiths of the world cry (surprise!) “WHITE PRIVILEGE” over Steve Nash’s hiring.
The NHL Playoffs have been excellent too — for those few outside Dallas and Las Vegas who find the Stars vs the Knights in summertime compelling.
Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag segment — and much more right here!

Episode 171: “I BLEED Green and White!”

August 31, 2020 01:26:28

Lorenzo White…the former Spartan great.

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

Bo Jackson stole HIS Heisman! And so did Tim Brown! Ex-MSU superstar running back LORENZO WHITE is our guest!
Eli starts the show by admitting he’s depressed these days with the world SO messed up. Bob: Join the club.
The Tigers have found life again! They’re challenging for the playoffs. Denny is NOT impressed. Ditto with Casey Mize.
Is there life still left in the old man? Miggy smacks his 2,000th career hit as a Tiger and is having FUN again!
COVID-19 on the wane? The NBA now says it’s going to open its bubble to friends and family of the players.
Dustin Johnson really impresses Denny and Eli despite falling in a playoff Sunday to a miraculous putt.
One of the legends of college basketball has died. Bob’s not the only guy who had issues with John Thompson.
Excuse me, WHAT was that amazing pitching line on Denny McLain again?! Even HE can’t believe it.
Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag segment — and much more right here!

Episode 170: Oh, NO! The Grim Reaper COMETH!

August 27, 2020 01:36:36

Who was that man gone mad?!

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

A “reluctant warrior?” You’d never have known it from watching STU GRIMSON fight! “The Grim Reaper” is our guest!
Rioting across the country, violence, looting and SO many sports events canceled over a police shooting of a black man.
Famous black sportswriter Jason Whitlock has had enough, though. He calls LeBron a “bigot;” claims he’s promoting racism!
How to protest racial injustice, make a strong point — but do it in a much better way? Bob says check out the NHL.
Casey Mize — so FAR? Meh. Denny has some advice for the Tigers’ rookie: you’ve got a fastball, kid. USE IT!
In this bastardized MLB season the ALL-STAR BREAK is now upon us! Well, at least its the mid-way point of the schedule.
Ex-MLB pitcher Lary Sorensen out of the University of Michigan tells Bob he too was “examined” by Dr. Robert Anderson.
So ya thought a TEN-PART series on Jordan was waaayy too long? Denny’s got a role in a new 20-part series on Mantle!
Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag segment and much more right here!

Episode 169: DEXTER BUSSEY in the Battle of His LIFE!

August 24, 2020 01:25:41

Typical Dexter Bussey: No complaints

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

One of the most popular Lions in memory, DEXTER BUSSEY, joins the boys on his career, unusual POST-career — AND his health!
You’ll hear the voice of legendary sportscaster Bob Reynolds on Dex. WHAT? Never heard of BOB REYNOLDS?! It’s NOT all pretty.
Not only did the Tigers actually win a GAME against Cleveland, they won the weekend series!
Now what? Does Al Avila go for broke or does he start trading guys for more “prospects” – SUSPECTS – at the deadline?
The PC Posse continues its takeover of sports, UNLESS, as Bob points out, you’re a black NBA player making a racist comment.
And to think of Mike Milbury being “canceled” for a totally innocuous statement — whether YOU like him as a commentator or not.
Resident golf mavens Eli and Denny go NUTS over what Dustin Johnson did last weekend! Does Koepka eat humble pie?
Did they just hold one of the greatest events of the sports world in veritable secrecy?! Almost seems that way!
Denny may not like it, but one NFL team now says there WILL be fans at ITS home games this year.
Those stories, Eli with “This Day in Sports,” Bob with YOUR mailbag and much more right here!

Episode 168: Tom Izzo: Coach of the PISTONS?!

August 20, 2020 01:37:54

I think he regrets not taking that job.

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

Eli’s on vacation so veteran sportscaster FRED HEUMANN joins us with some big opinions and stories!
Casey Mize makes his LONG-awaited MLB debut! MOST of us thought he did well. NOT Denny!
Al Avila says on a Friday that Mize and the other kids are NOT ready. By MONDAY they ARE?! Bob thinks he knows why.
Thom Brennaman commits the ultimate TV/radio sin: not so much WHAT he said, it’s the cardinal rule he FORGOT!
Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a grand slam on a 3-0 count with his team up by SEVEN in the 8th inning — and the feces hits the fan!
The NFL is now considering a postseason “bubble” which has worked for the NBA and NHL.
Most of COLLEGE football is not going to play at all. Players, parents and one prominent medical expert are VERY unhappy.
A potentially GREAT Michigan O-lineman has already seen enough. HE’S heading to the pros!
One of the legal world’s greatest truisms: how much “justice” can you afford? In Robert Kraft’s case, a LOT!
Those stories, “This Day in Sports” — just for Denny McLain, YOUR mailbag and much more right here.

Episode 167: SO Many Good Questions for RICH STRENGER!

August 17, 2020 01:21:15

You’re not going to get me to say anything negative about Bo.

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

U-M star, NFL vet AND an attorney? What better person to ask about EVERYTHING going on than RICH STRENGER!
How TERRIBLE are the Tigers? NOT so terrible that they can’t easily make the playoffs, especially WITH Casey Mize.
Covid-19 in MLB? The Cardinals are FINALLY playing again — WITH a convoy of 41 rental cars on the roads!
The NBA Playoffs start(ed) Monday night. NO COVID issues there so far. Eli gives kudos to Adam Silver for that.
College football already slammed by COVID. The Big (14) won’t play — unless players and parents have THEIR way.
Tuukka Rask of the Bruins has called it quits DURING the 2020 NHL playoffs! Bob says he quit on his TEAMMATES.
Kelly Stafford walks back her criticism of Colin Kaepernick. Eli and Denny laud her. Bob: Who cares what SHE thinks?
A BIG 80% of Packers ticket holders say they will NOT go to Lambeau this year! Eli and Denny: Would YOU go to a game?
Another week, ANOTHER Denny McLain scheme. Wait til you hear what he’s going to do now — AND with WHOM!
Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob has YOUR mailbag — and MUCH more right here!

Episode 165: Tigers Fan Fave Steve Kemp: What MIGHT Have Been.

August 10, 2020 01:32:02

I was confident, but I wasn’t arrogant.

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

Just ONE hit away from Cooperstown? Maybe. One ACCIDENTAL “hit” in the EYE! STEVE KEMP joins the boys.
The Tigers were rolling after a sweep of the Pirates — despite the struggling Matt Boyd. Denny breaks down his problems.
Did MLB even consider this: can a team still go the playoffs if COVID-19 cancels a BIG part of its short season?
By the time you hear this show, college football may be canceled — at least until next spring
And programs will be so cash-strapped they’re now begging season ticket holders to donate anyway.
Another week, another big-time recruit escapes from right under Jim Harbaugh’s nose.
NOW Jimmy’s also upset his top rival who vows ugly REVENGE whenever Michigan and Ohio State do play!
Collin Morikawa wins the PGA Championship at 23 and the golf world has its LATEST “New Tiger!” But Bob has a reminder.
Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR Mailbag and — dig THIS: Denny invites ALL OF YOU over to his house!
Those stories and much more coming up right here!

Episode 164: The Amazing Baseball Odyssey of Jim Essian

August 6, 2020 01:31:06

Crisscrossing America for 17 years!

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

Just say “no” — to BO?! To ARA? To DUFFY?! How one of Detroit’s greatest all-around athletes, JIM ESSIAN, did it!
The PGA Championship is underway! With NO fans — AND with Eli asking a good question about two top stars.
While MLB is a mess, the NHL and NBA “bubbles” seem to be working. But hockey and basketball in AUGUST?
And Bob sez, “C’mon, how much does ‘Black Lives Matter’ REALLY mean in the NHL?”
Imagine! College football players to coaches: “Here’s a list of demands or we’re not playin’!” THIS is happening NOW.
Why this CRAZY Big Ten schedule!? M v OSU in OCTOBER? Producers Brandon McAfee and Marc Fellhauer think THEY know.
Kelly Stafford is furious at the NFL for Matt’s false-positive COVID test. Have OTHER testing mistakes been made?
Is our P.C. society SO nuts that a coach can’t even QUOTE someone dropping an “N-Bomb?” Black players USE it!
We MUST support local journalism in our free country. But Bob wonders how much we’re willing to PAY to do so.
Those stories, “This Day in Sports,” a tribute to Denny in YOUR Mailbag — and much more right here!

Jim Brandstatter broadcasting for U of M

Episode 163: MISTER MICHIGAN: Brandy himself!

August 3, 2020 01:40:52

A very timely guest!

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

What did Bo know and when did he know it? Just one of MANY topics for us with U-M football voice JIM BRANDSTATTER!
So why would Bo allegedly allow sexual abuse by his own team doctor to go on? Eli’s sources have an explosive theory!
How could Michigan lose a five-star tackle from right under their noses? The kid’s own father wants to know that too.
Seven-inning games?! Eli’s so upset with MLB’s silliness he cries, “START THE DAMN GAME IN THE THIRD INNING THEN!”
And now MLB is one-sixth through its season. Not weird enough? As of Monday the Tigers would be in the playoffs!
Long-time sportscaster Jamie Samuelsen has died at just 48, joining a host of Detroit media members already gone too soon.
Denny’s got figures on the NFL players who’ve opted out of the season. Bob asks again, “didn’t anybody PLAN for this?”
The NBA is back! NHL too! Both leagues started off with showy Black Lives Matter displays. Has BLM gone too far now?
Bob with a bold prediction for Michigan State basketball, which just went through a VERY eventful week.
Those stories, “This Day in Sports,” YOUR mailbag segment and much more coming up right here!