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Episode 62: “Student-Athlete!” And He’s Being Punished for It?!

August 12, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:07:42

How can you punish scholarship???

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

  • (GULP!) $30,000,000 a year — and it’s (GULP!) not enough dough?! 
  • Eli seems fascinated by the new season of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” Bob is decidedly not.
  • After just one pre-season game the NFL’s list of seriously injured players is already high. 
  • Plus, helmet controversy, replay on pass interference — and will YOU be able to legally gamble on football soon? 
  • Even small local newspapers are ganging up on the Toothless Tigers now!
  • And how’s this for a switch? A great prep football player ruled ineligible because he STUDIES too much?! 
  • Those stories, the boys with some more of those old baseball stories for you and much more right here!
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Episode 61: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is?” Best NOT if You Own a Pro Sports Team!

August 8, 2019 Uncategorized 01:08:46
Stephen Ross holding a football

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!
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Episode 60: Ex-Piston Bad Boy John Salley — on just about EVERYTHING!

August 5, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:26:56
Ex-Detroit Piston's player, John Salley smoking a cigar and smiling.

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!
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Episode 57: And Now It’s Time for The Biggest Loser! But This Ain’t No TV Show

July 25, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:12:50

It’s sad and frustrating.

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

  • Off to the West Coast to begin ten games on the ROAD for the laughing-stock Tigers. How low can they go?
  • The boys discuss the biggest losers in the history of the game, though the Tigers will NOT surpass the worst team ever!
  • Meanwhile, MLB’s constant Home Run Derby rolls on. Bob, for one, has finally about had enough.
  • Former Tigers star Don Mossi has died and “Denny the Dolphin” has lotsa stories about the early 60’s Tigers to tell.
  • NFL training camps are opening across the country with the usual hold-out drama.
  • But, as Eli points out, what good is all the money when half the players in the league will lose it all within a few years anyway! 
  • Plus, the latest death in the alleged “sport” of boxing, Denny’s adventures (that can be TOLD!) with Bob Hope — and much more right here!
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EPISODE 55: Uh, Excuse Me, Sir, HOW Much for Your Autograph?!

July 18, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:05:42

There’s a sucker born every minute

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

  • Busy boys! Today Eli works from Motown, Bob from NYC and Denny from Cooperstown! 
  • Another ex-pitching star is there with him for this weekend’s Hall of Fame inductions and Denny is REALLY unhappy with him. 
  • This year’s inductees? It’s more of the same: who actually belongs in the HOF and who doesn’t?
  • And how come a particular pitcher from Denny’s beloved Cubs isn’t in? He only went 53-16 one season!
  • At the risk of putting you to sleep, the latest from the boys on the Disastrous Detroit Tigers.
  • The stuffy “Open Chahmmmpionship” is underway. WE call it (gasp!) The BRITISH Open.
  • Those stories, the plight of sports’ play-by-play guys and much more right here!
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Episode 47: “ET TU, BRUTE?” Er, C.C? More Hall of Fame Silliness from MLB.

June 20, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 01:02:14
Photograph of CC Sabathia in New York Yankees uniform pitching a ball.

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!

 

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Episode 29: The Boys’ Career Highs and Lows

April 18, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:58:01

You’re not supposed to say who we are, you’re supposed to say who we used to be!

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

  • The NBA Playoffs — or the draft lottery? Eli and Denny go at it over which is better for the Pathetic Pistons.
  • Miguel Cabrera is off to a terrible start. He’s 36 as of today. Has he lost it for good — or only until summertime?
  • And are Miggy’s off-field shenanigans hurting his game?
  • YOU, the listeners, have questions: The mystery of the 1968 Tigers’ jerseys? The high and low points of the boys’ careers? Why the lack of swearing on the podcast?
  • The new Lions schedule is out! Whoopty-damn-do. Bob goes off on his favorite whipping boys.
  • And Eli and Denny — restaurateurs?! Bob was in New York back then, thus avoiding ptomaine.
  • These 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 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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