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Episode 48: Stanley Cup Savior– or Problematic Piston?

June 24, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:05:27
Composite photo of Steve Yzerman and Joe Dumars

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! 
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Episode 46: “Fools Rush In” to Check Out One of Sports’ Worst Lowlifes!

June 17, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:04:03

Those are the idiots who just want to be next to or near anybody famous.

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

  • Gary WHATland?! Over Eli’s screams of protestation, Denny and Bob wonder where the hell Gary’s been all these years?
  • “Little League stuff!” When the Tigers’ own coaches start using that term around their team …!
  • Reliever Joe Jimenez is “tired of messing around?!” Nick turns down Gardy’s offer! What a JOKE this franchise has become.
  • And now Casey Mize has an inflammation of the shoulder? You won’t believe Dr. Denny’s recommended “treatment” for him!
  • The Lakers make a big splash by acquiring Anthony Davis — but is that just because they seem like fools?
  • Double-murderer OJ Simpson is now on Twitter and, speaking of “fools,” 650,000 of them immediately follow him!
  • Michigan in the College World Series, the U.S. women’s soccer team, Tommy Hearns, boxing stories and much more right here! 
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Episode 44: A World Gone Mad With Gun Violence!

June 10, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:06:37

It’s Out Of Control.

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

  • David Ortiz shot in the D.R.! Shocking? Bob sez it could happen to any of US at any time. 
  • The Stanley Cup Finals go to Game 7. With the Bees at home it’s in the bag, right? Just ask St. Louis fans!
  • Meanwhile, Game 5 of the NBA Finals is Monday night. Toronto’s a shoo-in, right? (See above)
  • Here’s a good question as the Great Disaster of 2019 continues: “How do you fix the Detroit Tigers?”
  • Johnny Football with ANOTHER comeback. The boys wonder, can really blame him for his failures?
  • O.J. Simpson trying to make a comeback in the public eye but just spews more garbage.
  • The U.S. Open starts Thursday with the players, as always, bitching. Denny and Eli bitch about THEM.
  • Plus, the amazing Rafa — and much more right here
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Episode 42: (Gulp!) The Greatest Team EVER?!

June 3, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:13:16

They Are Too Good For Everyone. 

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

  • An 18-0 run?! Are the Warriors planning a “gentlemen’s sweep?!” The boys explain.
  • Bob continues his lonely fight with Eli and Denny to TALK MORE ABOUT HAWKEY — EH?!
  • Has it REALLY come to this? Denny would now rather watch girls softball than the Tigers?
  • And why is it that so many young black guys are wearing those White Sox caps?
  • Andy Ruiz Jr pulls off a monster upset over Anthony Joshua. Bob says “who?!”
  • Where do the Wolverines turn now that RB Chris Evans has been suspended all year? 
  • Those stories, two NFL superstars make the WRONG first impression and more right here!
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Episode 41: Quick Now! Name a GOOD Tigers Player! Just ONE.

May 30, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:07:45
Illustration of a faceless Detroit Tiger holding a baseball bat over his shoulder

There Are None.

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

  • The NBA Finals are upon us! “Can YOU spell ‘sweep?'”
  • In fact, the bigger story seems to be whither Kawhi and KD?
  • So, these two guys are takin’ a leak in a men’s room and … Nope, not a joke! The Blues even the NHL Finals!
  • Golf’s Hank Haney “hoist with his own petard” by the P.C. Posse — and wimps out. 
  • Near tragedy in Houston but the boys wonder what more MLB can do?
  • What more can the Terrible Tigers do? How about at least hustling? 
  • And, finally! Bob and Denny uncover a “sport” that Eli was actually good at!
  • Those stories and much more right here!
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This is a Oct. 25, 1986, black and white photo of Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner during the 1986 World Series vs. the New York Mets.

Episode 40: The Zen of Bill Buckner: Different Strokes for TWO Different Folks

May 28, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:02:43
This is a Oct. 25, 1986, black and white photo of Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner during the 1986 World Series vs. the New York Mets.

A career comes down to one play.

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

  • Buckner’s untimely demise hits home with Eli, who waxes poetic on what Bill’s life was really all about. 
  • Meanwhile, Denny GOT waxed gambling on “The Buckner Game” in prison. He lost WHAT?!
  • The sports world has also lost Bart Starr, unleashing a wave of nostalgia from the boys.
  • The Tigers say they’ve “bolstered” their bullpen — but lotsa seats are empty in Comerica. Is it Casey Mize time?
  • MSU lands a new president AND a hot-shot player for Izzo.
  • Uh, and btw, where’s Juwan been lately?
  • Bob rants on the bogus “Michigan Sports Hall of Fame” and on creeping “hip-hopism” in sports.
  • Those stories, controversy over the upcoming Detroit Grand Prix and much more right here! 
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Episode 38: Enough Nonsense! It’s About Jack and Tiger. Period.

May 20, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 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!
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Episode 37: As the Tigers’ “Tree Falls in the Woods” Is Anyone Left to Hear It?

May 16, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:00:10

There’s no illusion that these games are important.

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

  • JV returns to Comerica and is greeted by — one big yawn. Have Al Avila and the Tigers totally alienated their fan base?
  • Denny and Eli talk about a certain Tigers fan who remains front and center in the news.
    Three Blind Mice? How about FOUR Blind Mice in the NHL playoffs?
  • Eli’s favorite coach messes up in the NBA playoffs. Will it be more of the same in Game 2?
  • “The Biggest Loser” in the NBA draft Lottery? Bob’s answer may surprise you.
  • The “Detroit Lions East” a laughing stock again, but two local yokels from Detroit shout the story down. Guess who?
  • Tiger seeks another storybook ending at the PGA this weekend.
  • And The Boss may be rolling over in his grave over the story too stupid to die. 
  • Those stories and more right here
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Episode 35: Trips to the White House, Fine Dining in Jail? Denny’s Done It All!

May 9, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:02:21

As far as the White House goes, it is awesome. It makes no difference who the president is. 

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

  • The Tigers’ Matt  Boyd looks like a keeper — but does mad scientist Avila ever keep anybody.
  • Remember Mike Fiers? Just one more guy Al sent packing. Fiers, uh, spun a no-no this week.
  • Some of the Sawx just say “no-NO” to President Trump — and Denny rips ’em a new one.
  • More mealy-mouthed derriere-kissing from the FL’s front office.
  • The NBA Playoffs plod on with the sound of rims clanging — and drums pounding Kyrie out of Beantown.
  • A gourmet Thanksgiving feast in prison? That’s what you got if your name was Denny McLain!
  • Plus, two big controversies on the PGA Tour, Bob rips back as a couple fans rip him — and much more right here!

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