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Shep reacts in real time to reports that Alec Bohm is on the trade block for the Phillies, and makes a case for why the Tigers should make a phone call to acquire the 28-year-old third baseman.

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Shep explains how the latest story with Za'Darius Smith is just another example of the Detroit Lions doing right by their players, which makes Detroit a city that players WANT to come to.

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Shep tells you why the 8-1 Lions are exactly who that record says they are, and why you should continue to believe.

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Shep attempts to temper your expectations as the Tigers make moves in free agency following a magical run to the ALDS. What does the team need and what's a realistic expectation for the payroll?

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Shep and Trent bring you their weekly Heroes and Heels from the sports weekend.

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Shep debunks the narrative that Jared Goff is the Lions' biggest weakness, despite his five interceptions in their 26-23 comeback win over the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football.

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With MLB free agency in full swing, Shep entertains the thought of the Tigers extending Tarik Skubal, and why it may/may not be a good idea.

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Aaron McMann joins Shep to preview the Wolverines' road trip to take on the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday.

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Shep and Trent discuss which team is the biggest threat to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LIX besides the Lions, and also tell you what their favorite part of the 7-1 start has been.

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Shep reacts to the first CFP rankings, and doubles-down on why a 12-team playoff doesn't necessarily solve the debatable issues we had with a 4-team playoff.

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Following Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, Shep explains why Brad Holmes' leadership style and composure makes him one of the best general managers in all of sports.

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Shep gives thoughts on Dan Campbell's comments as he looked back on Amon-Ra St. Brown's rookie season, which was also Jared Goff's first season in Detroit, and describes how special that connection is for the 7-1 Lions.

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Despite being in the MVP conversation, Jared Goff is still overlooked by some football fans as simply a "good" quarterback. Shep tells you why he's more than that.

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Shep gives his live reaction on-air just moments after the Lions acquired Za'Darius Smith on NFL trade deadline day.

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Shep and Trent present their Heroes and Heels from the sports weekend.

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Is this the best Lions team we've ever seen, and if not, who was better?

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Tim Van Vooren joins the show to preview the Lions' trip to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers in America's Game of the Week.

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Shep refutes the idea that what the Lions are doing isn't sustainable, and explains why you should believe this tear will continue all the way to Super Bowl LIX.

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Don Fischer, with over 50 years of broadcasting experience with the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show the preview an undefeated Hoosiers football team's clash with the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday.

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Shep and Trent discuss the 12-team College Football Playoff format, and wonder whether or not Army can make a serious run at qualifying.

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With the Dodgers winning the World Series on Wednesday night, Shep discusses how it puts into perspective how close (or far away?) the Tigers are from reaching a World Series again for the first time since 2012.

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How many current Yankees and Dodgers will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame someday? And is Gerrit Cole one of those guys?

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Shep reacts to the news that Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle is retiring from football midseason amid health concerns, and tells you why Tuttle's approach to the adverse situation is more than respectable.

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Shep and Trent bring you their Heroes and Heels of the sports weekend.

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Shep reacts to Saturday night's clash between in-state rivals Michigan and Michigan State, with the Wolverines taking down the Spartans 24-17.

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Jake Lyman, who covers the Tennessee Titans, joins the show from Nashville to preview Titans @ Lions on Sunday, react to the DeAndre Hopkins trade, and give an outside-looking-in perspective on what Detroit has in its football team and quarterback Jared Goff.

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Ferris State football coach Scott Wooster joins the show to preview the Anchor-Bone Classic on Saturday vs. rival Grand Valley State.

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Grand Valley State football coach Scott Wooster joins the show to preview the Anchor-Bone Classic on Saturday vs. rival Ferris State.

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Darien Harris, former Michigan State linebacker, Assistant Athletic Director/Business Development and NIL Strategist joins the show to preview the Spartans' road trip to Ann Arbor to take on the Wolverines.

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Shep reacts to the Pistons' opening loss to the Indiana Pacers, which featured an inexplicable "six players on the court" technical foul for Detroit in the fourth quarter of a tight game.

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Color analyst Greg "Special K" Kelser joins the show to preview the 2024-25 Detroit Pistons season, as they get ready to host the Indiana Pacers in their season debut Wednesday night.

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Shep explains why draft picks don't always need to come from the bigger programs in sports, and gives plenty of examples as to why.

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Shep reacts to the news that Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has been suspended for two games by the NFL for a violation of the performance enhancing substances policy.

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Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan tight end Jake Butt joins the show to preview the Wolverines' weekend clash with the rival Michigan State Spartans.

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Shep and Trent bring you their Heroes and Heels of the sports weekend.

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Detroit Pistons executive vice president Michael Blackstone joins Shep to preview the Pistons' season as they look to bounce back under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and general manager Trajan Langdon.

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Iowa Hawkeyes play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin joins the show to preview the Michigan State homecoming game.

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Shep reacts to the news from Tuesday evening that the Lions have signed defensive tackle Alim McNeill to a contract extension.

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The Tigers lost in Game 5 of the ALDS, ending their season. Was it satisfying enough for you, or should we expect more as a fanbase?

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With Aidan Hutchinson tragically breaking his leg in Sunday's Lions win, many Lions fans are hoping for Brad Holmes to get a deal done with the Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Detroit... but would the Raiders really trade away their best player? Shep puts things in perspective.

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Shep and Trent make their picks against the spread for Week 6 in the NFL, including the Lions as a 3-point favorite on the road vs. the Cowboys.

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Shep looks ahead to the 2024-25 Red Wings season as they prepare for their season opener Thursday night against the Penguins. Are they deep enough to make the playoffs, and who will the most impactful players be this season?

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Gold Glove right fielder and TBS baseball analyst Jeff "Frenchy" Francoeur joins Shep to talk all things baseball, including how the Tigers are making so much noise this postseason, why A.J. Hinch deserves a ton of credit, what's been so impressive about the Padres, and much more.

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Javier Baez showed up to Game 2 of the ALDS to support his team despite being injured, and Shep explains why it's a classy move by everyone involved.

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Shep reacts to the Tigers' thrilling 3-0 win in game 2 of the ALDS, which saw an iconic 9th-inning homer by Kerry Carpenter and many other unsung heroic plays.

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Shep and Trent give their "Heroes and Heels" from the weekend, bringing to light who impressed and who disappointed in the sports world.

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Alex Avila joins Shep to weigh-in on the red hot Tigers after their Wild Card win over the Astros, and how they can take down the Guardians next.

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Shep and Trent look ahead to Friday's matchup between Michigan State and Oregon, with the Spartans entering Eugene as heavy underdogs.

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Shep and Trent recall Tigers fans being upset with the team's low payroll, but it's funny how quickly fans forget about that once the team starts winning.

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Despite a rough outing for Jackson Jobe in his postseason debut for the Tigers, Shep believes A.J. Hinch was right to put him in that spot, and still trusts him moving forward.

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Howard Griffith joins Shep to discuss the early returns on Big Ten football, as teams enter their conference schedule.

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Shep takes a look at how the Lions fare in various national power rankings after a Monday Night Football win over the Seahawks to give them their first loss of the season.

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Dan Petry joins Shep to discuss the Tigers taking a 1-0 series lead over the Astros, how they've done so, and what Game 2 might look like.

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Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Athletic previews the MLB playoffs, and explains how the Tigers could make a run in their first postseason appearance in a decade.

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Shep talks to Pistons center Jalen Duren about his offseason preparation and the vibe surrounding this new team.

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The Lions inducted Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions at halftime of Monday night's win over the Seattle Seahawks, and they debuted the black uniforms in doing so.

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The Lions are suddenly one of the most well-run organizations in the NFL, but where are they in the pecking order with the other 31 teams?

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Shep and Trent give their heroes and heels from the weekend, highlighting those who impressed and those who did not.

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Paul Keels joins the show to preview Ohio State's matchup with Michigan State and reflect on the early season results for the Buckeyes.

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The legendary George Blaha joins Shep to preview the Ohio State vs. Michigan State football matchup on Saturday.

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Justin Spiro joins the show to reminisce on the great Mark Dantonio years of Michigan State Football, as the Spartans prepare to induct him into the Ring of Honor on Saturday.

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Mike Grimm, voice of the Golden Gophers, joins Shep to preview their matchup with the Wolverines at the Big House on Saturday.

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Andy Dirks joins the show to chime in on the hottest team in baseball, your Detroit Tigers.

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Shep sheds some light on the managerial masterclass that A.J. Hinch has put on this season through the ups and downs, and now with his team primed for a playoff run.

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The great Gary Danielson joins the show to give his take on Michigan and Michigan State football, the future of the Big Ten, and much more.

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Shep reacts to the news of the Tigers calling up young pitcher Jackson Jobe as they embark on the final week of the regular season, and hopefully prepare for the playoffs.

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Shep explains why patience with the Tigers' young guns is paying off as they continue their playoff push.

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Shep and Trent give out their "Heroes and Heels" from a jam-packed weekend of sports action.

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The great Larry Murphy joins the show to weigh in on the Red Wings' extensions of Lucas Raymond and Mo Seider.

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Shep refutes the claims that NFL offenses in the modern day are down, particularly with the deep pass.

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The Tigers picked up another win and now sit just 0.5 game back of the final wild card playoff spot.

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Shep previews a monumental weekend for both the Spartans and Wolverines, with chances to pick up quality wins.

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The "Big Wheel" Lance Parrish joins the show to introduce his new book and tell some nostalgic stories from his playing days as a Gold Glove catcher for the Detroit Tigers.

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After a dominant performance despite the loss, Aidan Hutchinson leads the NFL in sacks through two weeks, but can he keep rushing the quarterback at this clip?

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Shep reacts to Monday's rollercoaster Tigers win over the Royals to pull within 1.5 games of a wild card spot.

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Shep and Trent give out their "Heroes and Heels" from a jam-packed weekend of sports action.

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Tampa Bay insider Roy Cummings joins the show to discuss Baker Mayfield's revitalization, the Lions' chances to win the Super Bowl, predictions for Sunday's matchup, and much more.

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Shep takes a moment to pay respect to the great Joe Schmidt, one of the greatest Detroit Lions of all time.

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Shep tells you why he's bullish on the future of MSU football, and it starts with Jonathan Smith and quarterback Aidan Chiles.

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Bill Morris joins the show to discuss his brand new book, "The Lions Finally Roar," chronicling the once-inept Detroit Lions franchise, and how Sheila Hamp, Chris Spielman, Brad Holmes and others have vaulted the Lions to the top of the NFL.

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After just one week of NFL action, what are the way-too-early projections for the playoffs, and how good of a chance does The Athletic give the Lions to reach the Super Bowl after an overtime win over the Rams?

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Shep weighs in on how Terrion Arnold looked in his first NFL start, a 26-20 Lions win over the Los Angeles Rams in prime time.

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Shep breaks down the home stretch of the season for the Tigers, and how it might be more favorable than the teams they need to catch in order to squeeze into the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

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The Lions kickoff their 2024 season on Sunday Night Football as the Los Angeles Rams come back to Detroit, and Lomas Brown joins the show to break it all down.

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Maryland Football beat reporter Wesley Brown joins the show to point out what to look for when the Michigan State Spartans take on the Terrapins on Saturday.

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With the NFL season kicking off Thursday night, Shep breaks down why the hype for the Lions is the highest its ever been, including in the midst of a 5-0 start in 2011.

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The NFL Hope-O-Meter gauges the fanbases' level of faith in their team to succeed this season... are Lions fans the MOST confident in the league?

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Shep sits down with Michigan offensive guard and Niles, MI native Josh Priebe to discuss the vibe with the team in the early season and how he's adjusted to playing at Michigan after his career at Northwestern.

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Texas Longhorns beat reporter Geoff Ketchum joins the show to preview their matchup with the Michigan Wolverines at the Big House on Saturday.

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Shep and Trent give their picks for which team will win each division in the NFL this season.

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Former Michigan State and Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Miller joins the show to give his take on Spartan football, Caleb Williams, the Lions' chances to make another deep playoff run, and much more.

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What is the floor and what is the ceiling for how the top-tier NFL teams (including the Lions) will fare in 2024?

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After getting a contract extension worth over $50 million/year, what are fair expectations for Jared Goff in 2024 and beyond?

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The Lions' over/under win total is set at 10.5 in Vegas, but is that too low of a bar?

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What was the good and the bad from Michigan's victory over Fresno State and Michigan State's victory over Florida Atlantic?

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Shep and Trent debut a brand new segment: HEROES AND HEELS, in which they each give one positive standout individual from the weekend in sports (a hero), and one negative standout (a heel).

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Wolverine alum and NFL veteran Jason Avant joins the show to preview Michigan's football season, including what expectations should be as they embark on a National Championship defense despite Jim Harbaugh, JJ McCarthy, Blake Corum and others departing for the NFL.

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Proud Spartan Jehuu Caulcrick joins the show to preview Michigan State's football season opener against Florida Atlantic, and discusses what expectations should be for Jonathan Smith's first season at the helm.

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Shep gives some perspective on just how phenomenal Aaron Judge has been, and why his eventual MVP run is historically significant.

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