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Episode 211: Denny and The Hammer

January 25, 2021 01:21:12

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

Super Bowl LV is set: Tom Brady VERSUS — “the greatest quarterback ever?” At least according to Denny!
Matthew Stafford is OUT as Lions quarterback. Good for MATT! But what now? Is SHEILA really gonna make the call?!
Who better to comment on the death of the great HANK AARON than a former Braves teammate named DENNY McLAIN?
But Denny reveals a shocker from that era when asked if he and Hank ever had a few pops together out on the town.
Are the Wings dead — already?! They sure played dead in Chicago over the weekend.
Sunday’s loss saw the debut of ex-coach Mike Babcock in-studio on NBC Sports. Bob rips NBC’s Empty Suits a new one!
Sure was great to see the storied Wings-Black Hawks rivalry renew. Wait’ll ya hear THIS story about Stu vs. Probie!
U-M basketball WAS rolling but now has to sit down for TWO WEEKS — a victim of its OWN administration.
C.Y.A. (“Cover Your Ass”) may be a military term, but it sure looks like Jim Harbaugh is buying into it.
The Tigers’ Al Avila keeps buying into his own, as Bob puts it, “Bum of the Month Club.”
Mercy, mercy, ME — still another black eye for a once-proud athletic department which USED to be just “The U-D!”
In YOUR mailbag segment, a listener turns the tables on Denny: “So, did YOU ‘ever think about coaching?'”
Those stories, Brandon on The Big Fight, Mr. McLain back on the appearance circuit — and much more right here!

Episode 182: Baseball Wacko? Listen to THIS Show!

October 8, 2020 01:28:54

How many games in a row can you possibly watch?!

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Bob Page, Denny McLain — and Lary Sorensen sitting in for Eli!

Two ex-MLB pitchers on one show? You won’t wanna miss Denny and Lary tell great stories, talk about the playoffs and more!
Oh, and BTW, boys, after watching that GARGANTUAN Giancarlo Stanton homer, what was the longest home run YOU ever gave up?
As the Tigers wait to find a new manager, Bob wonders if they’ve waited too long already to land the best candidates.
The Lions will definitely NOT lose Sunday. They’re OFF, so get outta the house as the first step to kicking YOUR FL’s addiction!
The Titans get back ANOTHER positive test for COVID-19, but Lary says the NFL STILL did the right thing in playing the season.
Bill O’Brien FIRED after leading (now 0-4) Houston to FOUR division titles in six years. Why not the same boldness from the LIONS?
With the NBA Finals possibly ending Friday, the boys look at the anatomy of WINNERS — versus LOSERS like the Pistons.
Steve Yzerman and the Wings selected a teenage Swede at the top of the NHL Draft Tuesday night. In Stevie Y we TRUST — so far.
Pro sports is a TOUGH biz indeed. Earlier in the day, Yzerman also had to make a big decision on a popular ex-MSU star.
Those stories, Bob has YOUR mailbag segment and much more coming up right here.

Episode 175: “Gee, Bill. How Come YOUR WS Ring Looks Different?”

September 14, 2020 01:37:16

My finger is still green!

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

MLB’s version of Dickie V — WITHOUT the mic? THAT’S the equally “enthusiastic” BILL SCHERRER of the ’84 Tigers, our guest on the show!
Scherrer’s Chisox have destroyed any post-season hopes Detroit had. To make it worse, Denny continues to rip virtually everything about the Tigers!
By the way, Monday is the anniversary of Denny’s 30th victory of the 1968 season. Mr. McLain remembers — as WE remember too.
And that’s the only good news we have about the Detroit Tigers, tho one FAN thinks some COULD be on the way soon!
Is it September? Check. NFL season underway. Check. Is it Monday? Check. Then it must be time for the LATEST “Bob Page’s Lions Lament!”
Brady bombs. Belichick blazes on — NOW with Cam Newton — in the same amazing way as ever: with OR without ANY player he’s had.
A bigger story: Are all the BLM demonstrations and comments going to ruin PRO FOOTBALL as SOME feel they’ve ruined the NBA?
Bob is not the only one now DEMANDING to know why the wusses at The Big (14) Ten won’t allow football when almost everyone else IS!
How can this be? One “U.S. Open” ends. The other “U.S. Open” now BEGINS?! Just part of our Wacky World.
Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag segment — and we’ve got much more right here!

Episode 173: Detroit’s own Ernie Whitt: CANADIAN Sports God!

September 7, 2020 01:32:16

I tricked them for a lot of years!

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

“I might be the best manager who was never hired.” Yet ERNIE WHITT had one helluva playing career with the Blue Jays. The Detroit native joins us!
One of the toughest opponents Denny’s Detroit Tigers ever faced has left us. Our thoughts on the passing of Lou Brock.
The Tigers lost their critical series at Minnesota, but the boys are still impressed by what they’ve seen from many of the youngsters.
College football is BACK! Well, ya know, KIND OF “back.” Is it getting too late for the Big Ten(14!) to try to play?
The NFL WILL play starting Thursday night! Bob wonders how much of a BLM demonstration there might be, on and off the field.
The Lions signed one of the most famous names in football: running back Adrian Peterson. But will it really help this sad-sack franchise?
Eli LOVES his playing but is underwhelmed by his apparent I.Q.! Dustin Johnson vying for (gulp!) $15 million at the PGA Tour Championship.
Part of a wild Labor Day sports weekend: Novak Djokovic DQs himself from the US Open? Kirk Herbstreit weeping on TV?
Those stories, Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag segment and much more right here!

Episode 172: Shep: LIVIN’ THE DREAM!

September 3, 2020 01:37:40

It’s a blast…every single day.

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

So how do you get to be an MLB play-by-play announcer? Guest MATT SHEPARD had a VERY unusual path to the Tigers!
The sports world mourns the death of one of the greatest pitchers ever. The boys reminisce on Tom Terrific.
The Tigers’ win streak ended at six. With five games against the Twins now on tap, is this the season’s telling point?
Looks like Eli’s suddenly started to watch the NBA playoffs. He did NOT like what he saw from one game in particular.
Bob on the NHL Playoffs: Is the great Zdeno Chara finally finished at 43 — or just finished in Boston?
Get ready, gamblers! Denny has his pick on Saturday’s Kentucky Derby for you — NOT!
Legal sports gambling rages on. Denny updates us on what the Cubs are doing — and WHAT’S that about MJ?!
Big Ten(14!) football after all? President Trump will want to take credit IF that occurs — but would he deserve to?
MSU’s Kirk Cousins raked over the coals by the media for his ideas about COVID-19! Denny and Eli to the rescue.
How much would YOU pay for a presence at FL’s games? “ZERO?” Producer Brandon McAfee sez $100 but he does have limits.
Eli with “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag segment and much more right here!

Jim Brandstatter broadcasting for U of M

Episode 163: MISTER MICHIGAN: Brandy himself!

August 3, 2020 01:40:52

A very timely guest!

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

What did Bo know and when did he know it? Just one of MANY topics for us with U-M football voice JIM BRANDSTATTER!
So why would Bo allegedly allow sexual abuse by his own team doctor to go on? Eli’s sources have an explosive theory!
How could Michigan lose a five-star tackle from right under their noses? The kid’s own father wants to know that too.
Seven-inning games?! Eli’s so upset with MLB’s silliness he cries, “START THE DAMN GAME IN THE THIRD INNING THEN!”
And now MLB is one-sixth through its season. Not weird enough? As of Monday the Tigers would be in the playoffs!
Long-time sportscaster Jamie Samuelsen has died at just 48, joining a host of Detroit media members already gone too soon.
Denny’s got figures on the NFL players who’ve opted out of the season. Bob asks again, “didn’t anybody PLAN for this?”
The NBA is back! NHL too! Both leagues started off with showy Black Lives Matter displays. Has BLM gone too far now?
Bob with a bold prediction for Michigan State basketball, which just went through a VERY eventful week.
Those stories, “This Day in Sports,” YOUR mailbag segment and much more coming up right here!

Episode 158: SUPER-Sub Johnny Grubb!

July 16, 2020 01:22:24

Everybody understood what our roles were.

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

1984 Tigers hero JOHNNY GRUBB joins the boys on his long MLB career, playing for Sparky AND Duke Snider — and more!
What’s NEXT in this wacko P.C. world? One of the great powers in college basketball forced to change ITS nickname too?!
Chase Elliott has won the NASCAR All-Star Race before 20,000 REAL fans! Bob asks why the major sports can’t have fans too?
Would it help your enjoyment if ALL sports teams used fake crowd noise and fan cut-out figures in the seats? You GOT it!
Is playing on the PGA Tour without fans EASIER? Denny says NO. Everybody in golf seems to say YES!
Excited about phenom Casey Mize pitching for Detroit this year? Denny sees a BIG potential problem for him already!
The NBA’s “Bubble” apparently has a big hole in it now — but only if you’re a hot 20-something young woman.
Eli has This Day in Sports which includes one of the worst collisions ever seen in baseball.
Those stories, You-Know-Who on the Hammond Organ in YOUR mailbag segment and much more right here!

Episode 157: Kenny Holland Looks Back and AHEAD!

July 13, 2020 01:35:47

I live in the business.

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

How the HELL does a guy who oversaw THREE Cup champs become so controversial? We’ll ask guest KEN HOLLAND!
We don’t know what they WILL be yet, but the Washington “Redskins” are no more. Overreaction or about time?
Now if only they had a league to play in! One NFL player rep warns, “We do NOT have a deal.”
The Big 13 + Rutgers won’t play ANY non-conference football games this season. Bob explains why he doesn’t like it.
College basketball? The intra-Michigan WAR is ON between Tom Izzo and Juwan Howard — and it’s fun to see!
WHAT did you say, Eli? S.I. has a transgender swimsuit model?! Three old men try to wrap their heads around THAT!
WHAT did you say, Eli? The degenerates actually bet on — HUH?! And WHERE?!
Former No Filter guest John Smoltz talks big, then bets on HIMSELF. How did it work out for him?
Bob eulogizes one of his boyhood Tigers heroes while Denny tells tales of another great Tiger from Alabama.
Those stories, this day in NO FILTER SPORTS PODCAST history(?!) in YOUR mailbag and much more right here!

Episode 156: Darn Right: He IS “THE MAN!” He’s Tom Izzo!

July 9, 2020 01:21:27

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

Hall of Fame, national title, even unofficial Mayor of Lansing. TOM IZZO joins us on his great career, COVID-19 and MORE!

After all MSU’s star recruits of late the question is if there’ll BE a basketball season this year. Or any OTHER season?!
Bob MAY be coming around to watching sports without fans — but still gives us an example of how it’ll suck anyway.
What’s left of The Palace of Auburn Hills to be torn down Saturday. Eli reflects on his many years covering the Pistons there.
“Children should be seen and not heard.” Two idiots in sports show us that some JOCKS should be seen and not heard!
When he’s not busy slamming the U.S. Colin Kaepernick likes it here just fine, thank you. The dough’s ROLLING in!
More pressure on the Redskins and Indians to change their nicknames, but the Blackhawks join the Braves in saying NO.
Ex-Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski is moving to Nashville in an attempt to bring MLB there. Denny LOVES it.
Eli has This Day in Sports, Bob has YOUR mailbag and much more right here!

Episode 150: The TWO Comebacks of Ratso!

June 18, 2020 01:28:36

You’re going to do what’s called upon you.

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

Average pitcher. Heart attack at age 27! Then lights-out reliever — ex-Tigers star JOHN HILLER’s got GREAT stories!
Eli says Colin Kaepernick has gone from kryptonite to Man of the Year! NFL owners only wanna know if he can still PLAY.
With no fans allowed, the PGA Colonial had its best TV ratings in 16 years. But were folks THAT interested — or just BORED?
We run down some of the NBA’s RIDICULOUS COVID-19 rules for resuming its season in a bubble.
And if THAT’s not comedy enough for you, Kyrie Irving wants to start his own competing PLAYER-owned league.
MLB players/owners continue to make a mockery of what Denny claims IS “our national pastime.” He gets big pushback on THAT!
And now the two GREEDY sides may at some point institute soccer-like advertising on uniforms?!
The first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown will finally be run Saturday. Denny has a hot tip! Bob: CAVEAT EMPTOR!
Meanwhile, the insanity continues in society. Statues are coming down or vandalized from BOTH political sides.
Long-time MLB hurler Lary Sorensen writes us in YOUR Mailbag about ONE HOFer he used to EAT UP. (Hint: believe it or not, it was our most recent guest!).
Those stories and much more right here!