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Professional golfer and Michigan native Grant Haefner joins the show to discuss his experience at Oakmont for the U.S. Open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" of the sports weekend, highlighting who impressed and who did NOT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Lyons joins the show live from Alaska for our weekly "Mondays with Mitch" chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preston Hodgkinson, who covers the Edmonton Oilers for Offside, joins the show to talk all things Stanley Cup Finals, as the Oilers knotted the series at 2-2 on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When young prospects and players are working their way up, how patient is the fanbase? And how patient SHOULD the fanbase be?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Denari, longtime voice of the Indiana Pacers, joins the show to discuss their 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin joins the show to discuss coaching the Detroit Amps and reflect on some NBA history from his era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep lays out just how sparse the backup quarterback landscape is in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep explains why the state of Michigan is as good as it gets for golf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Lyons joins the show for our weekly "Mondays with Mitch" chat, discussing the impact of coordinators in football, the weight of a championship, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep dives into our Mitch Lyons Wealth Poll Question: does a player or coach need to win a championship to be considered the greatest to ever do it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional billiards player Brittany "The Bombshell" Bryant joins the show to discuss what goes into being a pro, the preparation for a big tournament, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime voice of the Detroit Lions, Dan Miller, joins the show to talk all things Lions... from Frank Ragnow's retirement to the beauty of a challenging schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Lyons joins the show to discuss the retirement of Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow, and the hiring of J Batt as Athletic Director at Mitch's alma mater, Michigan State University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lions legend Lomas Brown joins the show to discuss the impact of All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announcing his retirement from football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Michigan State hiring a new athletic director in Georgia Tech's J Batt, Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to tell Spartans fans what they're getting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep opens Tuesday's show with some quick takeaways from Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow's announcement that he's hanging 'em up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know the Lions have two new coordinators, but what else is most intriguing about the 2025 season in Detroit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent give their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, including who impressed and who did NOT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Lions offensive coordinator John Morton has high praise for Jameson Williams, but is he truly primed for a breakout season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Lyons joins the show for our weekly "Mondays with Mitch" chat, as he and Shep discuss the latest controversy with Stefon Diggs, villains in sports, Aaron Rodgers' stance with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J.P. Hoornstra of Newsweek joins the show to talk all things Tigers and baseball at large in the MLB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do Tigers fans shift their expectations so quickly on a player-to-player basis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tarik Skubal is on fire, but the claim that he's the greatest pitcher in Tigers history is blasphemous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep talks with callers about moving down past all-timers for new greats like Nikola Jokic, and what the criteria should be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Tigers off to a red-hot start, when can fans start to temper expectations? And in doing so, can they expect a World Series appearance or even more?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep reacts to Jeff Blashill being hired by the Chicago Blackhawks as head coach, and challenges the idea that retread head coaches can't be successful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Lyons discusses what it takes to be a confident professional athlete, reminisces on blocking for an all-time great like Jerome Bettis, and much more on a special Tuesday variation of "Mondays with Mitch" following the holiday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the Memorial Day sports weekend, including who impressed and who did NOT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Lyons joins the show to discuss Aidan Hutchinson's return from injury, the ruling of the "tush push" remaining in the NFL, and much more on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who's the greatest athlete in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL history, and why is baseball the toughest sport to decide on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B.J. Rains, who provides award-winning coverage of Boise State football, joins the show to give Lions fans an inside look at their 6th-round draft pick Ahmed Hassanein on the defensive line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep challenges the idea that defensive-minded teams are "boring" and debunks the narrative that one particular team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs isn't scoring enough goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the announcement of flag football becoming an Olympic sport in 2028, should Lions fans want to see their own in the games, or hold off for injury risk purposes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Bultman of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the latest Stanley Cup Playoffs topics, and what the Red Wings need to do to get there as soon as next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the Tigers being at the top of the standings and one of the best teams in all of baseball, how many players are having an All-Star-caliber season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, including who impressed and who did NOT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Lyons joins the show to talk about walk makes a professional athlete, dealing with high-pressure situations, and much more on our weekly "Mondays with Mitch" chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the Lions' tough road schedule, Shep believes home field advantage is overblown and the Lions will be just fine in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Griffith of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to talk about the kinds of players the Lions are getting in Tate Ratledge and Dominic Lovett out of Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Lyons joins the show to take a quick look at the Lions schedule, discuss the impact of the bye week, and even give a quick take on the red-hot Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Pete Rose being posthumously reinstated for Hall of Fame eligibility, should he be enshrined despite his gambling scandals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a walk-off home run in extra innings on Tuesday, fans are re-embracing Javier Baez for good reason after a rough 3 seasons in Detroit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Barkley recently entertained the idea of a USA vs. World event in lieu of an NBA All-Star Game, similar to what the NHL did with its Four Nations Tournament. Could the NBA pull this off, and if so, what would the matchup look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep tells you why the Tigers are going to have a tough decision to make on whether or not they pay Tarik Skubal market-resetting money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, including who impressed and who did NOT in the sports world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Lyons, founder of Mitch Lyons Wealth, joins the show for our weekly "Mondays with Mitch" chat to talk about the importance of rookie mini camp, Mother's Day, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between A.J. Hinch, Dan Campbell, J.B. Bickerstaff and Todd McLellan, is Detroit the best-coached sports city in American sports?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep pays tribute to Chet Lemon, center fielder for the '84 Detroit Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Forslund of NHL on TNT joins the show to give his perspective on how the Stanley Cup Playoffs have gone, how hockey can continue to grow its game, where the Red Wings stand in the NHL landscape, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave McCarthy of NHL.com and NHL Network joins the show to break down the Stanley Cup Playoffs and give a national perspective on where the Red Wings are in their drawn-out "rebuild."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.