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Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep gives his reaction to the Lions' monstrous 31-9 victory on Sunday Night Football to close the regular season, securing the 1-seed in the NFC playoffs and crowning the Lions yet again as Kings of the NFC North. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent take a look at what the NBA will look like over the next five years or so, including level of belief in Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, and where Cunningham's Detroit Pistons fit into the mix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ahmad Hicks, sports reporter/anchor from Minnesota's FOX 9, previews the Minnesota Vikings' week 18 clash with the Detroit Lions, in which the winner will secure the NFC 1-seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, and the loser will drop down to the NFC 5-seed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Alex Bregman still atop the free agent market, should the Tigers continue their pursuit of the veteran third baseman, and if so, how far should they push the terms of a potential contract? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Pro Bowl voting finalized and Lions safety Kerby Joseph being left off the roster, is he being disrespected despite his league-leading nine interceptions and first-place finish among fan voting at the position? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep reacts to the news from Thursday night that Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings fired Derek Lalonde as head coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present the "Friday Six-Pack" presented by Founders Brewing Co., with six non-sports related questions to launch you into the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep pays tribute to the great Rickey Henderson following his death at 65 years young. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, including who impressed and who deserves some flak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Twentyman joins the show to preview the 12-2 Lions' matchup with the Chicago Bears on the road Sunday, and explain why fans should still believe in this team and coaching staff despite all the injuries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present a Holiday edition of the "Friday Six-Pack" sponsored by Founders Brewing Co., featuring six non-sports-related questions to launch you into the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers Pat Narduzzi joins the show as his team prepares for the GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep reacts to more potential pitching rule changes in the MLB, and explains why Rob Manfred is overplaying his hand as commissioner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Big Ten play slowly gets started, Shep and Trent debate where the Michigan State Spartans (AP No. 20) stand in the conference, and what they need to do to improve that standing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toledo Football head coach Jason Candle joins the show as his Rockets prepare for the GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit vs. Pittsburgh. Candle reflects on another winning season at Toledo and looks ahead to his team's final matchup of the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Towns, assistant coach for the national No. 1 Michigan State Hockey team, joins Shep to discuss his team and the impact of elite coaching. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep refutes Emmanuel Acho's claim that Dan Campbell's decision-making this season is plainly "dumb" and costing his Lions team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present their Heroes and Heels from the sports weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present the "Friday Six-Pack" of six non-sports questions to launch you into the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh Allen gave Dan Campbell and the undermanned Lions plenty of credit in his Wednesday media availability, as his Buffalo Bills get ready for a monster matchup in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic joins the show to react to Bill Belichick's move to coach North Carolina football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter was named Baseball America's Coach of the Year for 2024, and Shep tells you why it's well-earned. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Purdue star and Big Ten Network analyst Rapheal Davis joins the show to talk all things Big Ten men's basketball, including how far the Spartans and Wolverines can go this season and the toughest environments to play in in the Big Ten. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL's best quarterback/wide receiver combination should easily be considered Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, but after that, where do Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown rank? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present their Heroes and Heels from a jam-packed sports weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present the "Friday Six-Pack" presented by Founders Brewing Co., answering six non-sports questions to kickoff the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Lions moving to 12-1 and becoming the first NFC team to clinch the playoffs, Rob Rubick joins the show to break it all down, including Dan Campbell's coaching style and the Lions' 34-31 Thursday Night Football win over the Packers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a Thursday Night Football win over the Packers for a season sweep, the Lions move to 12-1, clinch a playoff spot before Christmas, and further prove that they're different than the Same Old Lions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ford Field was a hostile environment for opposing teams in the playoffs last season, so how important is it for the Lions to capture home field advantage for a second-straight potential playoff run? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FS1 analyst and former Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner joins the show to give his reaction to Michigan's fourth-consecutive win over Ohio State and what the win means for Sherrone Moore's team in the grand scheme. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Borton of The Wolverine joins the show to recap "The Game" and give his opinion on the postgame skirmish between Michigan and Ohio State players and staff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present their Heroes and Heels from the holiday sports weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Having lost to Michigan for a fourth-straight time, should Ohio State move on from head coach Ryan Day... and is there any chance Day chooses to voluntarily walk away anyways? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep reacts to Michigan's shocking win over Ohio State on Saturday, as the Wolverines picked up their fourth consecutive win in the rivalry to finish the regular season with a 7-5 record. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Ellenport joins the show to chronicle the Lions' Thanksgiving tradition and highlight the magnitude of this season's game, as it's the first time EVER that the Lions play on Thanksgiving Day as the midseason odds-on favorite to win the Super Bowl. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mick McCabe of the Detroit Free Press joins the show to look ahead to all the action inside Ford Field this weekend as the Michigan Football State Championships at all levels are up for grabs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Longtime Michigan Wolverines beat writer Angelique Chengelis joins the show to preview their matchup with Ohio State on Saturday in the regular season finale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Campbell continues to give defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a ton of credit, and Shep tells you why that is so meaningful coming from the leader of the Lions' culture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep breaks down the Tigers' starting pitching rotation and discusses how the team should shore up the pitching staff as a whole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent debut an all-new segment, THE FRIDAY SIX-PACK, featuring six non-sports-related questions for some fun discussion heading into the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grand Valley State head football coach Scott Wooster joins the show to discuss how he's preparing his team for the playoffs, as the Lakers get set to host Indianapolis on Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep refutes FS1's Nick Wright's comments about Jared Goff being a "civilian" at quarterback while others like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are the "superheroes." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Rick Mahorn talk about our Detroit Pistons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep tells the haters to stay away from our Lions Thanksgiving Day traditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Pat Riley will have a statue built in his honor, Shep and Trent discuss which Detroit and Michigan/Michigan State athletes deserve statues in the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent bring you their Heroes and Heels from the sports weekend, highlighting who performed well and who disappointed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the Lions pummeled the Jaguars 52-6 to move to 9-1 on the season, Shep tells you why the Lions' offensive line very well may be the best unit in the entire NFL, and how it fuels this explosive offense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With reports that both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn will garner heavy head coaching consideration, Shep offers some potential candidates for the Lions' offensive and defensive coordinator positions in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.