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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 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 26: Non-Calls are the Worst Calls

April 8, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:57:47

Michigan State runs into a buzz saw.

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

  • Michigan State’s out — but should Virginia be IN? 
  • The boys’ take on that big no-call — and other blown calls in sports history.
  • With the NCAA title game Monday, should Duke have even been in the tourney? 
  • What did Coach K know and when did he know it?
  • Or should Zion Williamson’s mother have been paid anyway? Should Zion?
  • A friend of Eli’s thinks he has a workable plan to settle the issue — and end all the alleged cheating in college basketball.
  • The Tigers are in first place! But they still have to pass “The Eli Zaret Litmus Test.” Bob explains.
  • The Pistons are hanging on to a playoff spot by a thread. Better off missing the postseason and getting into the lottery?
  • And who was better, Aaron — or Willie Mays, the man Denny burned in the 1966 All Star Game?
  • Those stories and much more right here!
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Episode 23: Former Tigers Great Gets Paid to Pop Off — But Is It Working?

March 29, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:58:41

Those clicks you heard were television sets going off all over the state.

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

  • Michigan CHOKES in the NCAA Tournament! At least that’s what Denny charges. 
  • Though they might lose Friday to “the best team money can buy,” “choke” is not part of Tom Izzo’s vocabulary.
  • The Tigers with an opening win in Toronto. BFD — it’s one of 162 and Zimmerman was good for one day… or will the team really be better than most people think?
  • Jack Morris proves one thing on-air in HIS opening day outing: talk about “No Filter!!!”
  • The streaky Pistons continue to puzzle while Bob says the future for their LCA cohorts is bright.
  • And is Detroit finally about to get its own professional football franchise?
  • Those stories and much more right here!
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Episode 21: Will the REAL Tom Izzo Please Stand Up!

March 22, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:58:51

It was somewhere between unbecoming and reprehensible.

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

  • The NCAA Tournament is in FULL FORCE!!! And Mt. Izzo’s LATEST eruption is reverberating around the entire country — NOT in a good way. 
  • Michigan moves on easily, but did we have to be subjected to “Hollerin” Harlan on BOTH the State and Michigan games?
  • We have breaking news today: throwing and catching the baseball is important! We heard it on a Tigers broadcast! Film at 11:00!
  • Denny, Eli and Bob spout off on Mike Trout’s MONSTER 12-year, $430 million dollar contract and the ego-tripping billionaires who are writing all these ridiculous checks.
  • What’s it really like to do TV sports in New Yawk? YOU try to deal with the likes of Phil Esposito! Those stories and much more right here!
 
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Episode 20: Racism and Anti-Semitism Soiling Sports

March 18, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret 0:59:41

The game was rendered meaningless

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

  • What a game! State bests Michigan again — but suffers anyway thanks to the biggest fraud team in college basketball.
  • Denny takes LeBron James to task with some very tough talk — and Bob takes Denny to task right back.
  • Undaunted, Denny then destroys Tim Tebow — and Bob and Eli pay Denny back in spades!
  • Shep and Gibby as the Tigers’ new broadcast team? They may already have us missing Mario Impemba.
  • Racism and anti-semitism at sports events: how much should fans be allowed to say?
  • And a listener email actually suggests we’re “too mean” to the Bleeping Lions. Boo hoo.
  • Those stories and much more next!
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Episode 19: College Admissions Scandal? The College Basketball Scandal is Worse!

March 14, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:59:54

The bottom line is, they are an average to below average team.

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

  • Woof-woof! Are the once-again Pathetic Pistons throwing in the towel?
  • What? Most NFL free agents don’t want to join the Bleeping Lions? Golly-gee, what a shock.
  • Wither Steve Yzerman? Is he really the answer for the Wings?
  • MLB rule changes have Denny up in arms — but Bob asks, “if it ain’t broke, why try to fix it?!”
  • Eli implicates himself in the college admissions scandal! And Denny tried the same trick — but failed — as Bob sez the college basketball scandal is a bigger disgrace.
  • OBJ & Le’Veon Bell reactions while Denny attacks Antonio Brown — and much more coming up right here!
  • much more!
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Episode 17: The Big 13 (Plus Rutgers): UGH!

March 7, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:52:16

Who the hell cares about Maryland and Rutgers?

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

  • Bob rails against The Big 13+Rutgers with the title on the line Saturday night in East Lansing. But does the game mean as much with the bogus conference tournament just days later?
  • Are the surging Pistons for real? We may find out this weekend.
  • LeBron passes Jordan as the boys riff on the NBA’s GOAT — and an ex-Piston who may be one of the league’s biggest jerks ever!
  • Did Denny secure the 1968 World Series Championship by injuring this former star?
  • He and Bob really duke it out over Kaline versus Miggy and even Harwell versus Kell while Eli rips a current Tigers announcer to pieces.
  • Plus, are the Lions about to sign the best defensive player you’ve probably never heard of?
  • Those stories and more right here
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Episode 15: New Yawk Days With Howard Cosell and Others

February 28, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 0:59:13

Mike Ilitch wouldn’t put up with this, period.

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

  • Today, the boys reminisce about ABC Radio days with Howard Cosell and company.

  • Bob says it’s time for a big change with the struggling Detroit Red Wings.
  • Denny demands payment from deadbeats Rollie Fingers and Kenny Holtzman — again.
  • Could Al Avila actually have been right?! Or will it be as awful a year for the Tigers as expected?
  • Plus, Johnny Manziel BANNED from the CFL, famous coaches acting like crazy Little League parents, “Saint Sharon,” and much more.
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Episode 14: Three Old Fools Wipe Egg Off Each Other’s Faces!

February 25, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:53:43

Don’t be surprised if Michigan wins at East Lansing.

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

  • Today on the show listen as three old fools wipe egg off each other’s faces after Michigan State’s stunning win at Michigan.
  • Why on earth would Robert Kraft have even been in a massage parlor to begin with?!
  • The boys battle over reefer! Was Denny a pothead too?
  • Are Wings and Pistons fans among the most spoiled in the country — or just trying not to be ripped off?
  • Often curmudgeonly Al Kaline: what kind of guy and teammate was he really?
  • Plus, big jerks in baseball, three Yankees spout off on the Confederacy — and much more!
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