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Episode 209: One TRUE BLUE Ohioan!

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

U-M star, Olympic gold medalist, first-round NBA draft choice — the long basketball life of guest PHIL HUBBARD!
What a quarterback dual: Brady vs Brees! But as often happens with great pitching match-ups — a DUD.
The boys recap the weekend’s NFL playoffs, look ahead to this Sunday’s title games AND to the Super Bowl.
The WHAT Bowl? A foreign concept, of course, to the Lions — now embarking on their LATEST rebuilding program.
Should they have hired Robert Saleh instead? Or Urban Meyer? Bet that if a mistake can be made, the FL’s will make it.
A great goaltender? At times. A great Detroit Red Wing? Always! And now HOWIE hangs ’em up.
Bob warned it might happen. Denny pooh-poohed him, but Michigan did indeed go down at Minnesota.
Now will COVID allow U-M to play Maryland or MSU to play Illinois? Bob asks, no, BEGS, the Big 14 for just one thing.
Denny rips his former team — again — for stubbornly sitting out free agency without a splash.
And he rips baseball’s Hall of Fame for continuing to snub one of his greatest friends and Tiger teammates.
Those stories, a top Detroit sportscaster skewered in YOUR mailbag segment and more — right here!

Episode 204: Good-bye, 2020: UGH! Good-bye, ELI?

It’s hard to separate sports from reality.

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

Happy New Year, everybody, as we ALL look ahead with hope for better days to come.
Maybe COVID didn’t hit YOU or yours. Maybe YOU made big $$$ in the market. No matter, good riddance to 2020!
It was a year that perhaps has triggered a major change in Eli’s very life as he’ll explain to you.
Denny actually became LOOPY over Saturday’s Lions’ fiasco, a game SO ridiculous that one die-hard Lions fan even …!
Then listen to Denny become MORE loopy when Eli reads him a quote from Tigers G.M. Al Avila.
HOW many TD’s in ONE GAME?! Our producer Brandon McAfee relates a tale of woe from football’s fantasy leagues.
Tom Gores takes heavy flak from Eli — again — as Denny reveals how HE suffered from Gore’s hand in PRISON!
Remember the NFL’s CHICAGO Cardinals? Yes? The boys do, which means they — and likely YOU — are OLD!
Still another baseball Hall of Famer has died. Denny recalls PHIL NIEKRO and Phil’s late brother Joe. He played with both.
Those stories, Bob has another edition of YOUR mailbag — and much more right here!

Episode 203: When the Irish “Tied One for the Gipper!”

The Game of the Century!

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

MSU’S CLINT JONES guests on playing in the storied 10-10 game, on being a black STAR in the turbulent 60’s and MORE!
GOLF’S next black star? Eli will tell you all about him — and choke back his tears as he does.
College football’s four-team playoffs are now set, but does Notre Dame really belong in them?
One thing’s sure: no matter WHAT Denny predicted here, the Lions won’t be in ANY playoffs.
And while wiping the egg off his face from that, is he taking his frustrations out unfairly on Matt Stafford?
WHAT?! A plain mayonnaise sandwich? Denny: YUM! Eli: Have I got a mayonnaise for YOU!
“Typhoid Rudy” signs a $200 million deal while Bob tells us what ONE dollar once meant to two great NBA centers.
The NHL announces a January return with new divisions due to COVID. Will its players first have to be vaccinated?
And they called Pete Rozelle “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?” A LOT of “grinches” will steal THIS Christmas.
Bob rips MSU basketball a new one — but then Tom Izzo does too! And, OMG, such STUPID BLACK uniforms!
Those stories, a big loss for the Tigers, YOUR mailbag segment and MUCH more right here!

Episode 202: Ah, What COULD Have Been for Chuck Long!

He had everything going for him.

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

One of the greatest QB’s in Big Ten history, CHUCK LONG, never lived up to that potential in Detroit. Chuck tells all!
The Lions hire Chris Spielman, not to run the show, but only to assist in the hiring of a GM and coach. Bob: WTF?!
If only ALL the Lions had the guts of center Frank Ragnow — playing an entire contest with a FRACTURED THROAT!
The MNF matchup between the Browns and Ravens was a great game — but a COSTLY one for Denny and others.
Jim Harbaugh says he’s IN. And what LOOKS like a good recruiting class just may keep him “in” — for a while.
MSU’s Mel Tucker landed a couple quarterbacks on signing day, though the one he needs MIGHT already be in the fold.
Congress continues to meddle in big-time college sports. Is this a good thing? Denny, Eli — and CHUCK debate.
Miggy says he wants to play first base again. AJ Hinch: “Okay.” Denny: “Ridiculous!”
In this P.C.-mad world MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred makes a controversial decision. Was it fair?
Will MLB and the other pro sports REQUIRE all players take a COVID vaccine in order to play?
Those stories, PLUS Bob rips the bogus Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, YOUR mailbag and MORE — right here.

Episode 197: Blind Faith: Do Long-Suffering Lions Fans Have a CHOICE?

They were starting to mention guys already…

Welcome to No Filter Sports Podcast with “The Original Three:” Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page!

As a young Johnny Carson asked on his 1950’s TV show every week: “Who Do You Trust?” SURELY not Sheila and Rod?!
Whom WILL the duo hire as new Lions general manager? Former star wideout Herman Moore pounds the table for an ex-teammate.
Too late to make our show taping today: Michigan football “paused” due to COVID-19! Frankly, it couldn’t have come at a better time.
While Penn State provided the LATEST embarrassment for U-M, MSU is riding high — at least until (gulp!) the Bucks hit town this week.
And Ohio State NEEDS to play this game in the midst of a veritable SEA of nationwide COVID cancellations.
Golf wackos Eli and Denny, of COURSE, watched the Phil/Steph/Peyton/Barkley extravaganza, but non-wacko Bob has a question about Sir Charles.
WHAT “wackos” watched Saturday night’s Mike Tyson-Roy Jones abomination? WE’VE got TWO of ’em right here on the show!
Tom Izzo and Coach K ready to rumble again! IF MSU is as AWESOME as it was against Notre Dame Saturday who can beat them?
The Pistons make an announcement that would have been UNTHINKABLE anywhere in sports just a few years ago.
Eli fears his “This Day in Sports” is hitting a wall. Bob has YOUR mailbag — and we’ve got much more right here!

Episode 169: DEXTER BUSSEY in the Battle of His LIFE!

Typical Dexter Bussey: No complaints

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

One of the most popular Lions in memory, DEXTER BUSSEY, joins the boys on his career, unusual POST-career — AND his health!
You’ll hear the voice of legendary sportscaster Bob Reynolds on Dex. WHAT? Never heard of BOB REYNOLDS?! It’s NOT all pretty.
Not only did the Tigers actually win a GAME against Cleveland, they won the weekend series!
Now what? Does Al Avila go for broke or does he start trading guys for more “prospects” - SUSPECTS - at the deadline?
The PC Posse continues its takeover of sports, UNLESS, as Bob points out, you’re a black NBA player making a racist comment.
And to think of Mike Milbury being “canceled” for a totally innocuous statement — whether YOU like him as a commentator or not.
Resident golf mavens Eli and Denny go NUTS over what Dustin Johnson did last weekend! Does Koepka eat humble pie?
Did they just hold one of the greatest events of the sports world in veritable secrecy?! Almost seems that way!
Denny may not like it, but one NFL team now says there WILL be fans at ITS home games this year.
Those stories, Eli with “This Day in Sports,” Bob with YOUR mailbag and much more right here!

Episode 129: Had Enough of the FL’s? Marc Spindler Has!

April 6, 2020 1:25:16

They lack a lot of things.

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

What a comedian! What an entertainer! And ya say this guy MARC SPINDLER played a lotta FOOTBALL too?
Eli and Bob vow to stop discussing their differing positions on COVID-19. ELI quickly breaks it! Bob won’t.
When will sports start again? Bob THINKS he has an idea based upon a feature in the Detroit News.
He claims you’ll likely never see Tom Brady play for Tampa — or anybody else — ever again!
Tom Dempsey has died of COVID. What older Lions fan will EVER forget where he/she was for “The Field Goal?!”
E-sports continue to thrive in the sports-less world and tempers are hot! NASCAR drivers “rage-quitting” over video games?
Seen the new HBO doc on cheating in college basketball? ELI’s all over it. Bob: BFD.
Here comes the P.C. Posse ridin’ in over them yonder hills! Mike Leach now in trouble for sharing an UN-P.C. meme.
Earth to Denny! Come in! Earth to Denny! We somehow LOSE MLB’s last 30-game winner in the middle of the show!
What could be worse than THAT? Well, how about a show where YOUR mailbag is unceremoniously DUMPED?!
We’ll explain what happened (no tears from Eli!) and have MUCH more for you right here.

Episode 114: Jason “Rooftop” Thompson: My Life in Baseball

The old guys call me Rooftop, the younger kids have no idea who I am!

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

JASON THOMPSON joins the boys who ask why Sparky got rid of him, what it was like to be part of “Birdmania” and much more!
Mel Tucker is the new MSU football coach. You say Michigan media people were SOFT on this story? WE will NOT be!
Ah, those “student-athletes.” Two football players banished from Ohio State over rape allegations!
Is MLB going to update its playoff format to 14 teams — and pick your OWN opponent?! Denny has an alternative.
The Astros’ sign-stealing is still making folks angry — and Denny’s even angrier about Pete Rose asking back in.
Are the FL’s really going to trade Matthew Stafford? How much could they get for him at this point?
Eli says the Pistons are worth a BILLION dollars more than Tom Gores paid for them! Bob explains why he REALLY wanted the team.
“Screaming” Tom Izzo MAY have righted his sinking ship with a big win at Illinois.
But don’t blame Northwestern for losing to Michigan’s basketball team. The Mildcats do things the right way.
Those stories, Denny McLain, golf hustler as part of YOUR mailbag segment plus MORE right here.

Episode 110: He Played in SIX Super Bowls?!

If it has to do with X’s and O’s, I know it all!

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

It’s Super Bowl time, gang. Detroiter Mike Lodish played in SIX of them! He joins the boys to discuss his life in football.
Richard Sherman wanted nothing to do with the FL’S and their money. Now the 49ers star is IN the Super Bowl.
Predictions? Denny and Eli disagree. Our Brandon McAfee even picks the SB score! Bob either has no guts or is just SMART.
The Kobe Bryant death has exploded almost beyond belief, surprising Eli and Denny. Bob tells WHY the story’s so big.
Neon Deion has some harsh words for the MLB and NFL Halls of Fame — and he’s RIGHT.
Spencer Dinwiddie? Just another guy dealt away for nothing who returns to haunt the Pathetic Pistons.
HOW much jewelry did Airhead Allen have in the hotel room where it was stolen? WHAT?! Eli on crazy times with A.I.
Denny continues to dump on Michigan basketball! Bob wonders if Denny really knows what’s going on.
ANOTHER bonehead decision by the Empty Suits who run TV sports!
And ANOTHER “Thank you, Marvin Miller” story, plus YOUR mailbag as well as much more right here

Episode 109: Chris Spielman: A Football Life

In A Violent Game, Spielman Stood Out as One of the Fiercest

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

With The Super Bowl almost here, ex-Ohio State and Lions star Chris Spielman is our guest on the show!
BOB, at least, remains in shock following the death of Kobe Bryant. Eli and Denny? Slightly different story.
A longtime private pilot, Denny takes us through what may have happened with the doomed helicopter.
Did you know Kobe was almost a Piston? We explain — while Eli says the current Pistons need to start tanking NOW!
MSU basketball stock? UP, despite a tough loss at Indiana. Michigan’s? DOWN. Eli’s pessimistic. Bob is NOT.
Castellanos signs a big free-agent deal with Cincy. And YOU thought the Tigers smart enough to bring Nick back?!
Yes, the SB is indeed finally upon us. Excited? Or have you had WAY too much football at this point?
HUH? ANOTHER SB was played this past weekend? We explain why it was kinda like the blind leading the blind!
Zion Williamson getting unusual medical treatment from the Pelicans. Eli has those details.
Simona WHO? Is she one of those “big girls” who DO cry? Meanwhile, Tiger is back. What does it mean for golf?
And 2019 MIGHT not have been the worst year for Detroit sports after all. THAT’S in YOUR mailbag plus more right here.