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Episode 96: Now, Now, Boys! Stop Fighting! Behave Yourselves!

December 12, 2019 01:27:19

Are you guys coming over to my side in this debate?!

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

Strasburg, Cole and Rendon sign deals worth $824,000,000!!! Eli and Denny: SO? Bob: What about the FANS?!
Great news! The Toothless Tigers are FINALLY ready to rebuild! So claims Al Avila. Do you trust him? Denny doesn’t.
Al also sez the Tigers’ venerable UNIFORMS will look different in 2020? HUH?! HOW?
What was that “award” Keith Olbermann used to give? The Worst Person in the World? Do Eli and Denny have a nominee for YOU!
Two of MSU’s biggest names clash! Resident BOWLING expert Denny says HE knows which side HE’S on.
Whatever happened to ex-Michigan coach Brady Hoke? Bob explains why they WON’T be holding any benefits for him.
Michigan basketball? Don’t say Bob didn’t warn you about that Illinois game on the ROAD, while he RIPS the U-D!
Meanwhile, John Beilein’s got major problems in Cleveland. Why on EARTH did he leave the U-M?
Megan Rapinoe awarded SI’s SportsPERSON of the year, then really pops off at the ceremony! Was she right?
Those stories, our weekly mailbag featuring YOUR thoughts and much more right here!

Episode 75: Tigers Great Lance Parrish Has a Whole LOT on His Mind!

September 26, 2019 01:25:50

45 years, on and off, he has been with the Tigers.

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

Ex-Tigers star Lance Parrish speaks out on his STILL-bitter exit from Detroit, the ’84 Tigers, his relationship with Jack and SO much more!
This, on the heels of our Wayne Fontes interview which is already “smashing box office records” thanks to YOU!
The FL’s’ game is — WHAT? One of the three biggest games of the week in the NFL?!
President Carter had his black-sheep brother Billy. Looks like Shea Patterson’s got one too as Michigan faces off with lowly Rutgers.
Is Indiana trying to play mind games with Michigan State’s vaunted defense for homecoming in East Lansing?
The Toothless Tigers so richly deserve the #1 overall pick in next year’s draft! Now will they blow it? And should they pick for need or best available?
Tom Izzo: “Haters gonna hate.” And Bob hates the fact that some numbskulls are picking on Tom’s son! Eli and Denny? They’re undecided.
Those stories, the “bullying of Bryce,” our weekly mailbag and much more coming up 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!

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!

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!

Episode 51: The P.C. Posse Storms in After ELI! WE Cry “Bullbleep!”

July 4, 2019 01:02:37

Some PC idiots out there interpret the somehow as racist?!

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

Happy 4th of July! Going to the beach or a BBQ? No? Then maybe you’re taking part in a disgusting, mindless hot-dog-eating contest.
A new Twitter feud! Eli vs a Detroit News sportswriter — and a few unthinking fans have made it ugly!It’s all part of the ongoing Miggy soap opera. What can the Tigers possibly do about or with him at this point?
The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team ready for its gold medal showdown — but politics begins to overshadow the game.
Speaking of politics, Colin Kaepernick is baaack — and the boys aren’t happy about the latest controversy he’s causing.
Denny breaks bread — or at least dead animals — with Leon Spinks and receives praise from rock n’ roll critic Susan Whitall.
And it’ll be Dickie V Monday, BAY-bee, as Bob explains how college basketball’s most famous mouth changed HIS very life.
Those stories and more right here!

Episode 49: Got replays? Then USE them! Got the K-Zone? Then USE it!

June 27, 2019 01:05:17

I wanted to see where that pitch was.

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

Michigan falls to Vandy in the CWS championship. Bob wonders if a REALLY bad break didn’t change the course of the game.
Eli rails on the lack of respect the pathetic Tigers are showing those few fans who still come to Comerica.
The news on some ex-Tigers Al Avila GAVE away? Not pleasant, nor is the progress of his top minor league prospects.
Why so many homers in MLB this year? Denny sez, “Why, in MY day …”
Kevin Durant, seriously injured, turns DOWN $31.5 mil! Bob spars with Eli and Denny over KD’s intentions.
Another embarrassment for Michigan State? Is Mark Dantonio recruiting too many bad kids?
Denny & Eli quizzed on MLB’s most overrated HOF players, Bob on — huh?– M.C. HAMMER?!
And much more right here

Episode 6: The Cultural phenomenon of the NFL (and more)

January 28, 2019 00:57:10

Nobody cares what the media people have to go through.

No Filter Sports with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

Super Bowl media day/radio row is in full effect. The guys discuss the process and changes of the event over the years.
The Super Bowl Halftime Show and White House visits remain political.
Gary Cavaletto is still hearing it for his blown call in the NFC Championship game. Others in the past have been in his position.
Tigers GM Al Avila says the team is bad… then says he’s optimistic… which day was he telling the truth? The guys run through the roster of this young Detroit Tigers team.
Big 10 basketball is in full force! Beilein vs Izzo, U of M vs MSU and Ignas Brazdeikis the villain