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Episode 85: Mr. McLain, Do You GAMBLE on Baseball?!

October 31, 2019 01:12:03

I had a great night with that home run!

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

So, does Denny still have such little respect for “Mercenary Max” Scherzer NOW?
The boys wrap up the World Series and pull no punches about the umpiring and managing we saw.
And to think that Denny picked the Nats to win it all! Rest assured, he’s NOT too shy to mention that — or his BETS!
The FL’s go to Oakland to face the Raiders with a ONE-GAME win streak! Exciting! But Bob sez fans know what usually comes next.
Michigan and Michigan State have byes this Saturday. Well, the Wolverines, ya know, TECHNICALLY …
Meanwhile, the broken record keeps skipping: still MORE trouble for MSU off the field.
Ypsilanti, Michigan high school hoops superstar Emoni Bates has landed on the COVER of S.I. — at age 15! Too much, too soon?
Eli strikes out on the meaning of “load management” in sports. Oh, you too? You likely won’t be happy to learn what it is.
Boo-Hoo! The Pistons are under .500 cuz they have injuries. So how have the Raptors flown out of the gate without Kawhi?
Plus Gary McCord surprised, unhappy by his firing at CBS, we hear from YOU in our weekly mailbag and much more right here!

Close-up photo of Braylon Edwards wearing U of M cap.

Episode 71: EX-MICHIGAN STAR BRAYLON EDWARDS SLAMS M FOOTBALL – AGAIN

September 12, 2019 01:18:46

Harbaugh’s been there for five years now…name someone that he’s brought in.

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

Former Michigan and NFL star Braylon Edwards joins us to discuss his new book, his career, family AND to argue with Bob!
This after being suspended by the Big Ten Network last year for ripping U-M football’s current state.
When bad things happen to good people: the boys eulogize the late Fred McLeod.
Eli talks about a guy he knows well: Dennis Rodman, the subject of an ESPN “30 for 30” this week.
The Antonio Brown saga just might end, not with the Pats, but in a PRISON CELL, while OBJ continues to make a fool of himself!
Mark Dantonio on the cusp of overtaking Duffy as the winningest coach in MSU history. Bob BEGS for perspective!
A new law in Cali will allow college athletes to be paid by 2023. The NCAA is gonna fight! What does it all portend for college sports?
7Plus another of our “Adventures With Denny,” YOU on our weekly mailbag segment and much more 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!

Photograph of CC Sabathia in New York Yankees uniform pitching a ball.

Episode 47: “ET TU, BRUTE?” Er, C.C? More Hall of Fame Silliness from MLB.

June 20, 2019 01:02:14

Is he a lock for the Hall Of Fame?

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

The NBA Draft is upon us and Bob claims Zion is the biggest “sure thing” since Shaq! What can the Pistons expect at #15?
Meanwhile, the NHL Draft is Friday. Rest assured that Stevie Y WILL get a terrific player — or three.
Turns out Big Papi was shot due to “mistaken identity.” Denny calls “BS” and sez he’s stickin’ to HIS story!
Zimmermann gives up three runs in four innings in his first start since April. DR. McLain’s solution remains — BOWL!
Still another Baseball HOF controversy is now brewing. If JACK MORRIS is in, then why not others too?
Megan Rapinoe refuses to participate in the national anthem at the World Cup. Eli and Denny respond.
And black kids soon playing baseball in droves again? If so, Michigan coach Erik Bakich may have something to do with that!
Those stories and much more right here!

Episode 42: (Gulp!) The Greatest Team EVER?!

June 3, 2019 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!

Episode 31: HBO on LCA: Fair Reporting or a Hit Job?

April 25, 2019 00:57:24

It should not surprise anyone that these accusations are made.

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

HBO’s “Real Sports” rocks Detroit and the Ilitch family — but was the reporting “fair and balanced?”
The NFL Draft is front and center! What major gaffes will the FL’s make THIS year?
The Tigers have swept a twinbill at Boston for the first time since 1965 — but Denny has a “senior moment” on his role back then.
Meanwhile, Bob puts Denny in his place for spreading an absurd rumor that’s years old on our last podcast.
The Drew and Mike Show discovers a bizarre website which has forced Michigan’s Jordan Poole to turn pro. Eli explains.
Controversy continues over concussions in the NHL and the NFL as the boys argue about fighting in hockey — from Probie to present.
Those stories, the NBA with its cast of TV bimbos and much more right here

Episode 30: N-Bombs in Sports and the New P.C. World

April 22, 2019 00:59:17

Are we overreacting to political correctness?

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

The Pathetic Pistons are all but finished — and now is Andre Drummond finished in Detroit?
Steve Yzerman is back and the feckless Motown media immediately genuflect and roll over.
Eli tells the inside story of how Stevie’s career in Detroit was almost derailed.
And Denny tells a wild story about one of sports’ greatest heroes! Could it actually be true?
Is super-agent Scott Boras now Nick’s escape from Detroit Tigers hell?
Is Miggy’s early-season slump partly due to his off-field problems?
Plus, the latest sacrifice on the altar of the P.C. crowd, pitching tips from Denny, Bob on nil-nil thrills and much more!

Episode 24: Stories? We Got Stories: Mantle, Joe D, Aaron and More!

April 1, 2019 00:58:21

This was as good an NCAA Tournament game as you’ll ever see.

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

MSU and the “new” Izzo power to the Final Four with a stirring win over Duke — and Denny said the tourney was OVER last week?!
All the Tigers’ starting pitchers had strong outings at Toronto in a 2-2 series split but Denny and Eli slam the broadcasts.
George Kell predicted over twenty years ago that Bob would never see another baseball strike. Oh, REALLY?
With the Yankees on tap for the Tigers we talk about drinking with Mantle and dealing with Joe D.
The future looks bright for the Red Wings following a fifth straight win. As if either Eli or Denny give a hoot about hockey. Bob shames them!
Those stories, plus Hank Aaron, Tiger, Fed and much more right here!

Episode 17: The Big 13 (Plus Rutgers): UGH!

March 7, 2019 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