Tag: Kirk Gibson | No Filter Sports

Episode 81: ’84 Tigers Hero to — Stand-Up? DON’T Miss this Interview with Ruppert Jones!

October 17, 2019 01:42:16

“I don’t want to get out of my lane.”

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

A hero of the ’84 World Series champs, Ruppert joins us to discuss that magical year, why he didn’t come back, his personal struggles and more.
Oh, so you say the FL’s were “robbed” by the officials at Green Bay? Eli’s pissed too, Denny disagrees and, as usual, “The Bob Page Lions’ Lament” sez …
It’s the NEW “biggest game of Jim Harbaugh’s coaching career” Saturday night at Penn State. Is it really make-or-break time for him?
We only know one thing about the MLB Playoffs: the Nats are going to the World Series. And who called that one? He’s NOT too modest to say!
“Fired up?” Denny ‘s APOPLECTIC! He’s almost frothing at the mouth about juiced (or DE-juiced) baseballs — as Eli sadistically presses his buttons.
Basketball’s Jim Calhoun has done something so reprehensible Bob’s shocked that he’s not in jail already!
Are you getting your money’s worth at an NBA game? A new study implies NOT and Eli confirms — while Denny just DOESN’T get it.
LeBron’s controversy is the latest story to remind us that politics and sports, like it or not, are inextricably bound.
Those stories, Eli walked out of the arena and missed WHAT? Reggie Jackson ALMOST redeems himself with Denny plus much more!
And don’t forget: Mike Lucci, named to the All-Time Lions team, will join us on Monday’s show.

Episode 77: Rip My Father-in-Law and I’ll KILL You!

October 3, 2019 01:18:32

You Think You’ve Seen Hell? Just Wait!

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

Remembering Denny AND Mickey in the 1968 World Series on its 51st anniversary.
Pardon us, WHAT did you say the Tigers did this week?!
The MLB Playoffs kicked off with a HIGHLY unfortunate incident Tuesday. Will it be Bill Buckner redux?
Meanwhile, baseball’s attendance took a massive hit this year and now MORE controversy over — “deadly” t-shirt guns?
Is Saturday the beginning of the end for Harbaugh at Eli’s alma mater? Some say Iowa is the biggest game of Jim’s tenure.
MSU might be embarrassed at Ohio State but a MUCH bigger problem in East Lansing has come to the fore! Bob explains.
California’s “Fair Pay to Play Act” is causing a ruckus in college sports and causes a BIG stir with the boys as well.
Whaddya know? The FL’s will get through the entire weekend without a loss!
And it’s finally come to this: Bob has news that SHOCKS Denny, then Denny THREATENS Bob on his next trip to Detroit!
Those stories and much more coming up 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 73: That’s the Problem, Mr. Gibson — YOU’VE Got the Money!

September 19, 2019 01:18:28

He’s Entitled!

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

Michigan at Wisconsin: if the Wolverines lose, is the season over for all intents and purposes? Denny thinks so.
And could Harbaugh’s stay in Ann Arbor soon be over too? Whatever, Eli talks about what Jim has REALLY meant to the U-M!
Wanna see that game AND MSU’s game? You CAN’T — thanks to some idiots at The Big 13 + Rutgers office!
Antonio Brown steals a page from “The Book of Gibby:” creditors are pissed at AB cuz HE’S got the money!
The Eli Manning Era looks like it’s coming to a close as rookie QB Daniel Jones takes the Giants’ helm. Is Eli a TRUE Hall of Famer?
RIP long-time Tigers’ coach Alex Grammas. The boys reminisce about Sparky and all his bo-bos.
Denny McLain a BS artist?! No way — uh, right, gang? With a little help, Bob catches him in the act!
Eli with Wings’ defenseman Mike Green: the Wings COULD make the playoffs.
Those stories, how to win (maybe!) at NFL gambling, “Big Brother” Saban, VENMO(?) and much more right here.

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.

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!

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 56: November 30th, M Fans: the ONLY Thing That Matters, so SHHHH!

July 22, 2019 01:06:34

Until you beat Ohio State, just shut up.

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

A “cheese champion?!” Eli asks — and Denny answers, “YES, who the hell is Shane Lowry?!”
And who the hell was that hot brunette caddie at the Open who “doesn’t know much about golf?!”
Is Tiger finally done? Is Ron Gardenhire finally done — of his own volition?
Meanwhile, Denny is back from Cooperstown but his great teammate, Al Kaline, did not go this year. Could “Mr. Tiger” be ill?
Jim Harbaugh and some Michigan fans are talking big when they shouldn’t be talking at ALL — at least until M beats the Bucks!
A discussion of politics on a sports show? That’s causing big waves again at ESPN — but not on OUR show!
Eli delves into the world of MMA for the first time ever while Bob and Denny sit in shocked silence.
Those stories and much more coming up right here!