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Episode 54: Drew Lane a Terrific Baseball Player Too? Who Knew?!

July 15, 2019 01:05:27

He was a hell of a college baseball player.

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

“Incredible match!!!” “One for the ages!!!” So, did YOU watch FIVE HOURS of tennis Sunday? Uh, Denny didn’t.
Tennis is HUGE, of course, just not as much in the U.S. Eli may surprise you with the list of the WORLD’S most popular sports.
Thank heaven for Drew Lane! On the day he joins us in-studio for the first time, Bob UN-joins us sporadically thanks to the idiots at his Spectrum Cable!
Oh boy! Any FL’s fans still out there might get to see two MORE losses per year! We’ll explain.
The great Bob Gibson diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The boys tell stories about Gibby — and they’re not all pleasant.
Excuse me, CB-WHAT oil? Eli tells us it is NOT a high-performance liquid for your Maserati.
Plus, the Open Championship, well, OPENS, domestic violence comes to the WOMEN of pro basketball and much more right here.

Episode 49: Got replays? Then USE them! Got the K-Zone? Then USE it!

June 27, 2019 01:05:17

I wanted to see where that pitch was.

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

Michigan falls to Vandy in the CWS championship. Bob wonders if a REALLY bad break didn’t change the course of the game.
Eli rails on the lack of respect the pathetic Tigers are showing those few fans who still come to Comerica.
The news on some ex-Tigers Al Avila GAVE away? Not pleasant, nor is the progress of his top minor league prospects.
Why so many homers in MLB this year? Denny sez, “Why, in MY day …”
Kevin Durant, seriously injured, turns DOWN $31.5 mil! Bob spars with Eli and Denny over KD’s intentions.
Another embarrassment for Michigan State? Is Mark Dantonio recruiting too many bad kids?
Denny & Eli quizzed on MLB’s most overrated HOF players, Bob on — huh?– M.C. HAMMER?!
And much more right here

Episode 46: “Fools Rush In” to Check Out One of Sports’ Worst Lowlifes!

June 17, 2019 01:04:03

Those are the idiots who just want to be next to or near anybody famous.

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

Gary WHATland?! Over Eli’s screams of protestation, Denny and Bob wonder where the hell Gary’s been all these years?
“Little League stuff!” When the Tigers’ own coaches start using that term around their team …!
Reliever Joe Jimenez is “tired of messing around?!” Nick turns down Gardy’s offer! What a JOKE this franchise has become.
And now Casey Mize has an inflammation of the shoulder? You won’t believe Dr. Denny’s recommended “treatment” for him!
The Lakers make a big splash by acquiring Anthony Davis — but is that just because they seem like fools?
Double-murderer OJ Simpson is now on Twitter and, speaking of “fools,” 650,000 of them immediately follow him!
Michigan in the College World Series, the U.S. women’s soccer team, Tommy Hearns, boxing stories and much more right here!

Vintage photo of team of Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Champions 1935-1936

Episode 45: Get Over It, Detroit! It Was a LONG Time Ago

June 13, 2019 01:03:19

Will The Red Wings Ever Get back There?

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

The St. Louis Blues capture their first Stanley Cup — after 52 years of trying!
Had the Bruins won instead, would DETROIT’S sports legacy have been at risk? “What a bull**** story!” sez Bob.
The Russian Five author Keith Gave joins the boys with the incredible story of how the Wings stole “The Ovs.”
The NBA Finals have turned into a blame game about Kevin Durant’s injury. Ah, second-guessing!
From our weekly mailbag, how many players ever charged the mound when Denny was pitching?
JV continues to light up MLB at age 36. Golly gee, Mr. Avila, think you could use him NOW?
The U.S. Open underway, controversy over the U.S. women’s soccer team — and Tom Izzo as well?!
It’s all right here!

Episode 44: A World Gone Mad With Gun Violence!

June 10, 2019 01:06:37

It’s Out Of Control.

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

David Ortiz shot in the D.R.! Shocking? Bob sez it could happen to any of US at any time.
The Stanley Cup Finals go to Game 7. With the Bees at home it’s in the bag, right? Just ask St. Louis fans!
Meanwhile, Game 5 of the NBA Finals is Monday night. Toronto’s a shoo-in, right? (See above)
Here’s a good question as the Great Disaster of 2019 continues: “How do you fix the Detroit Tigers?”
Johnny Football with ANOTHER comeback. The boys wonder, can really blame him for his failures?
O.J. Simpson trying to make a comeback in the public eye but just spews more garbage.
The U.S. Open starts Thursday with the players, as always, bitching. Denny and Eli bitch about THEM.
Plus, the amazing Rafa — and much more right here

Episode 43: “What Hall-of-Famer Did You Say Was a Total A-HOLE?!”

June 6, 2019 01:08:59

He walked by me as if I didn’t exist.

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

The LAST player you’d think wouldn’t show up for a game in the NBA Finals? Draymond Green?!
And it gets worse as the former Spartan star has stuck his big foot in his big mouth — again!
Attendance down, pathetic team. What have Ilitch and Avila done to the Tigers?!
Players against the media: Sir Charles versus KD is just the latest feud on the list.
“A fool and his money are soon parted,” said Aesop. Sports’ latest “fool” is an MSU great.
Boozing it up in the SEC, Eli — on “Jeopardy?” 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!

Illustration of a faceless Detroit Tiger holding a baseball bat over his shoulder

Episode 41: Quick Now! Name a GOOD Tigers Player! Just ONE.

May 30, 2019 01:07:45

There Are None.

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

The NBA Finals are upon us! “Can YOU spell ‘sweep?'”
In fact, the bigger story seems to be whither Kawhi and KD?
So, these two guys are takin’ a leak in a men’s room and … Nope, not a joke! The Blues even the NHL Finals!
Golf’s Hank Haney “hoist with his own petard” by the P.C. Posse — and wimps out.
Near tragedy in Houston but the boys wonder what more MLB can do?
What more can the Terrible Tigers do? How about at least hustling?
And, finally! Bob and Denny uncover a “sport” that Eli was actually good at!
Those stories and much more right here!

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 01:02:43

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!

Episode 38: Enough Nonsense! It’s About Jack and Tiger. Period.

May 20, 2019 00:55:56

Koepka is the only one besides Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods to have one four majors in a two-year span.

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

Brooks Koepka — the NEW Tiger!!! “Bull-bleep he is,” say the boys!
By week’s end Michigan could have its new basketball coach. Fab-Fiver Jimmy King joins us with his thoughts.
Denny wonders, if the Tigers now have a “quality control coach,” then where the hell is the “quality?!”
Are the boys Democrats, Republicans or something else? YOU’LL never know — though a couple miffed listeners think THEY do.
Too good for the Clips, Rockets, Blazers — too good for anybody, especially thanks to Draymond. Kevin Durant who?
The NHL playoffs? As usual, Eli and Denny plead ignorance while Bob wants Larkin and Mantha home for the Worlds — NOW.
Those stories, the death of boxing and much more right here!