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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 36: Beilein Bails – Shock and Sadness

May 13, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 00:55:20

Who’s going to replace him? The coaches on staff really don’t have the resume.

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

  • John Beilein takes the jump to the NBA. Who’s the next coach? Will the program continue to thrive? Will Beilein succeed in the NBA? The guys tackle the questions.
  • Eli Zaret recalls when he was not ‘big time’ enough for Terry Stotts and Bob explains George “Blob-Ha’s” origins.
  • In the NBA it’s the Battle of the Brothers as Golden State and Portland match up in the Western Conference Finals.
  • The guys ask – does Golden State REALLY need Durant?
  • Drama over the Pujols’ 2,000th RBI leads Denny to recall being strong-armed over his 30th win memorabilia as well.
  • The Tigers are somehow holding on to 3rd place in the AL Central despite injury woes, Miggy’s slow production and a -49 run differential!
  • The Kentucky Derby is still a mess as it remains wrapped in a lawsuit.
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Episode 31: HBO on LCA: Fair Reporting or a Hit Job?

April 25, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 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
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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 10: Dean, Denny McLain and Chasing 30 (and more)

February 11, 2019 Bob Page, Denny McLain, Eli Zaret, Sports 1:03:03

Dizzy Dean, Denny McLain and Chasing 30 (and more) I thought he was trying to break my arm.

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

  • Will Denny’s 30-win season ever be matched? And why did the late, great Frank Robinson hate him?!
  • Jim Harbaugh wants a statue at Michigan Stadium for Tom Brady. 
  • What Tiger erected a statue of himself — in his own backyard?!
  • Denny sez WHAT? 
  • Which member of the Tigers is he accusing of being an “ass-grabber?!”
  • Denny sez WHAT? Trump had mafia connections? Why HE should know!
  • PLUS, Bob on Jimi Hendrix, Eli and Denny on the Grammys and much more!
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