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Episode 168: Tom Izzo: Coach of the PISTONS?!

August 20, 2020 01:37:54

I think he regrets not taking that job.

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

Eli’s on vacation so veteran sportscaster FRED HEUMANN joins us with some big opinions and stories!
Casey Mize makes his LONG-awaited MLB debut! MOST of us thought he did well. NOT Denny!
Al Avila says on a Friday that Mize and the other kids are NOT ready. By MONDAY they ARE?! Bob thinks he knows why.
Thom Brennaman commits the ultimate TV/radio sin: not so much WHAT he said, it’s the cardinal rule he FORGOT!
Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a grand slam on a 3-0 count with his team up by SEVEN in the 8th inning — and the feces hits the fan!
The NFL is now considering a postseason “bubble” which has worked for the NBA and NHL.
Most of COLLEGE football is not going to play at all. Players, parents and one prominent medical expert are VERY unhappy.
A potentially GREAT Michigan O-lineman has already seen enough. HE’S heading to the pros!
One of the legal world’s greatest truisms: how much “justice” can you afford? In Robert Kraft’s case, a LOT!
Those stories, “This Day in Sports” — just for Denny McLain, YOUR mailbag and much more right here.

Episode 144: From the Ol’ Farm — to Scoring a Super Bowl TD!

May 28, 2020 01:32:00

The only Lion of that era to win a Super Bowl!

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

Our guest is the bruising fullback, TOM NOWATZKE, on his 1960’s Lions, Colts teammate Johnny U and MUCH MORE!
While pro sports leagues FIGHT during negotiations on when and how to start playing again, Eli and Bob repeat: go away til 2021.
No sports? No games to gamble on, no casinos to gamble IN! One way or another the city of Detroit may pay an awful price.
No football? Not only does Dolphins owner Stephen Ross say we WILL have an NFL season but he has unusual plans for his stadium.
Bob asks why Jim Harbaugh seemed so thrilled to recruit only a good, not great, player this week. Is it THAT bad in Ann Arbor now?
VERY different opinions among the boys over golf and last Sunday’s “The Match.” If you watched it, you were NOT alone.
The Michigan House has passed a bill allowing college athletes to make extra money on the side — and Eli’s apoplectic!
From Denny: the legendary overseas boxing match he actually went to! And does his ex-catcher Jim Price really HATE him?!
The latter question comes from YOUR mailbag segment. We’ll have that and many other top stories right here!

Drew Stanton in MSU uniform preparing a throw.

Episode 143: Drew Stanton’s LONG & WINDING Road

May 25, 2020 01:28:54

Things fell into place.

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

A GREAT career as an NFL quarterback wasted as a back-up? Don’t tell that to MSU’s DREW STANTON, our guest!

Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for OUR freedoms as we observe Memorial Day.
It’s a special day for another reason: Eli remembers the Ali/Sonny Liston rematch on its 55th anniversary!
Bob reminds SOME people (not naming any names from THIS show!) who Brad Keselowski IS and why he matters.
Did you like the Tiger/Phil/Brady/Peyton golf outing? Didn’t even bother to watch? No worries. Eli and Denny DID.
Philip Rivers has a new job waiting for him: HIGH SCHOOL head coach in Alabama. He should NOT ask Mike Singletary for advice!
Prez Mark Schlissel’s not worried about no fans at U-M games. He won’t ALLOW football if no students are on campus!
As the NBA plots restarting in Orlando, we pay tribute to the great Jerry Sloan who died this weekend, as did Eddie Sutton.
How bad is it for the Wings? They’re officially among the “Stigmatized Seven,” awful clubs that won’t be part of summer playoffs.
Racism in hockey? It’s been an issue for a long time and now another black ex-player has come forward with HIS tales of abuse.
Those stories, Eli bitching all through our Mailbag segment while YOU enjoy it — and much more right here!

Episode 142: BROOKIE’S Got a LOT to Say!

May 21, 2020 01:30:38

One of the great guys in baseball.

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

Small-town boy goes to Chicago — and steps right into Disco Demolition Night! Welcome to MLB, guest TOM BROOKENS!
Eli jumps all over ESPN for televising Korean baseball and — huh? A CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT?!
“Now tell me to what room I go to get my reputation back!” The lawsuit against MSU’s Mark Dantonio & others DISMISSED!
There’s news out this week on college football recruiting. Michigan fans won’t like it either.
Mike Trout’s rookie card just sold for $900,000! Denny says baseball cards are BACK — they MUST be!
Eli and Denny tell stories of Mantle and Pepitone and why it’s JOE’S pic hanging in The Denny Den, NOT Mickey’s.
IF the NFL plays this season, one equipment manufacturer thinks it has a great idea for player safety.
Meanwhile, an NFL player is suing over sexual assault. What could a WOMAN have DONE to the macho man?
Sad news for we of the Baby Boom Generation? Eli: YES! Bob: NO! EDDIE HASKELL was a two-faced jerk!
•Those stories, Eli and Denny KILL the weekend Tiger/Phil foursome, YOUR mailbag and much more right here!

Episode 141: Jimmy Carson: NHL Star to Business Star!

May 18, 2020 01:38:38

“I get to help a lot of families.”

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

“Sorry, we just traded you — for Wayne Gretzky!” JIMMY CARSON, the only OTHER teen to score 50 in one season, is our guest!
So Denny, tell us about, ya know, that OTHER time you were almost arrested — and you had your LIFE threatened?
It was a VERY busy weekend for Eli. His beloved golf is back — well, kinda — AND he broke a Michigan law!
But Eli’s on edge. So are a LOT of people in Michigan self-quarantining. Now the FAMILY DOG seems to be on edge too!
What’s MLB gonna do now? We’re all waiting, while a big college baseball program falls victim to COVID-19.
If MLB does play this year, we know who its highest-paid player will be. Trout? Max? JV? NO! Wait’ll you hear.
And whither college football? Bob has the SECOND-worst scenario next to NO game: U-M v MSU a controlled scrimmage!
The once-beautiful Phyllis George has passed away. Eli and Denny lament but BOB points a finger!
Denny STONED for the first time ever? He STILL thinks the Packers will trade Aaron Rodgers to his treasured Bears.
And what kind of show would this be if we didn’t run down the NFL’s weekend rap sheet for you?
Those stories, YOUR mailbag featuring a certain ex-organ player warbling plus much more right here!

Episode 138: NOLAN and FRANK — Oh, MY!!!

May 7, 2020 01:25:26

The best 1-2 punch since Spahn and Sain and pray for rain.

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

From booze and broads in L.A. to “rebirth” in his hometown, Detroit’s own FRANK TANANA is our guest!
As they used to say: VCR ALERT!!! A THREE-HOUR TV special JUST on the new NFL sked! (Yippee)
There ARE certain pro sports underway in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Desperate enough yet to watch them?
Michigan and Michigan State football: Who needs EITHER? — as one famous coach seems to be implying.
Eli has more on the sex abuse scandal at U-M. A listener asks, “How is a ‘retired’ sports reporter scooping the CURRENT media?!”
Pete Rose selfish and reckless for still signing at sport shows? Bob says “B.S.!” Pete corked his bats? DENNY says “BFD!”
Eli has a confession: he actually listens to local sports radio “guy-talk!” But he still makes fun of it.
NBA issues: WHEN it returns there may be a big drop-off in play AND is K.D. still paid $$$$ if his Nets are not ALLOWED to play?
Will ESPN’s “Last Dance” NEVER end?! NOW we go from EVERYONE hating on Isiah to Sir Charles and M.J. hating on each other.
Bob details how and why Giants quarterback Phil Simms said an emphatic “NO!” to playing golf with Michael.
Eli said “YES!” to HIS golf game with comedian Tim Allen. THOSE stories, YOUR mailbag and much more right here!

Horizontal split screen with Arnie Kander on top, NHL player Craig Wolanin on bottom

Episode 133: As Ernie Said: TWO for the Price of ONE!

April 20, 2020 1:17:49

All the leagues are trying to figure out how to get going again.

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

The Boys bring you TWO guests starting with longtime Pistons medical man Arnie Kander on COVID-19 and the NBA.
Then it’s Detroit’s own Craig Wolanin on coronavirus in the NHL AND his long career playing with/against some of the best ever!
Eli and Denny remain in self-quarantine. Others have had enough! Out and about now, demanding, “Why can’t we play GOLF?!”
College sports may be changing forever. Bob explains and tells of a bizarre suggestion by one of basketball’s top coaches.
Catch Episode 1 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance?” One thing the boys DO agree on: TEN episodes on the life of Michael Jordan?!
Everybody - but US - is filling space on TV/radio and the net with “best of” lists (yawn). We make this exception, though:
•DENNY is on CBS Sports’ list of the four greatest Tigers pitchers who ever lived! What if they’d had WHIP when HE pitched?
The Astros took their beating in the sign stealing scandal. Now the Sawx are front and center facing the same charges.
The state of the Red Wings? Awful - but maybe NOT as awful as you’d think based upon a big survey of Wings fans.
Those stories, YOUR weekly mailbag and much more right here.

Episode 132: YOU asked for him! You GOT Dan Petry!

April 16, 2020 1:23:14

The perfect gentlemen.

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

Great guy! Great guest! Ex-Tiger Dan Petry joins us to talk about HIS career, son Jeff’s NHL career and more!
What day is it? Who knows? Temper-temper! The boys get nasty again over their opposite thoughts on COVID-19.
Bob asks, “Is this woman a NUT?!” over Michigan Governor Whitmer’s shut-down of almost the entire state!
Why no GOLF?! In FLORIDA, pro wrestling has now been deemed an “essential business!”
Think it has to do with a Dem running Michigan and a Republican running Florida? Denny says NO. Bob says YES.
The NFL has it’s first Covid-19 diagnosis as MSU alum Brian Allen tests positive. He’s just fine, thank you.
What’s that, Mr. NFL player? You DON’T wanna play for the FL’S? Golly, why NOT?
The moment we’ve all been waiting for: BASEBALL is underway again! Uh, in Taiwan AND with fake fans!
Long-time pilot Denny gives us his take on the disturbing new report re Roy Halladay’s plane-crash death.
Can U-M athletic director Warde Manuel survive his gaffe in the Wolverines’ own sex scandal? MSU redux?!
Eli tells us there’s trouble for Michigan basketball too. Juwan suddenly loses his top two recruits!
Those stories, a rising NASCAR driver turns into a pariah, YOUR mailbag and much more right here!