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ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski joins the program to react to Team USA's run in the Winter Olympics, how they stack up against Team Canada, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep questions whether or not other fanbases/markets with star pass-rushers (Browns with Garrett and the Bengals with Hendrickson) are begging for another opposite star the way Lions fans do with Aidan Hutchinson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep explains how the sport of hockey kickstarted a USA vs. World type of movement last year when they held the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Hall-of-Famer Tim Hardaway joins Shep for his weekly appearance, checking in on the NBA as they ramp up for the home stretch of the season, and discussing whether or not NBA All-Star Weekend was a success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Solari joins the show to diagnose the Spartans' rough month of February so far, and what they need to do to steer the ship back on track before March Madness hits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthony Broome of The Wolverine joins Shep to look ahead to No. 1 Michigan men's basketball hitting the road to play No. 7 Purdue on Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch Lyons joins for his weekly chat with Matt Shepard. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lindsey Hunter makes his weekly appearance to discuss the All-Star Weekend, how it can be fixed, and the Pistons' chances to win the East as the second chunk of the season ramps up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeremy Reisman of "Pride of Detroit" joins the show to break down his exclusive interview with Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the All-Star break here, Keith Smith joins the show to give a retrospective on the first big chunk of the season, including a stellar run so far for the Pistons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent react from the Lions' recent social media post focused on "getting to know" Drew Petzing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Monroe, who played with a young Justin Verlander on the 2006 American League champion Tigers, joins the show to tell you why the Tigers bringing Justin Verlander "home" could put them over the top. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway joins the show to give his perspective on how foolish and damaging the melee between the Pistons and Hornets (specifically Isaiah Stewart and Miles Bridges) was on Monday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NOBODY has caught more innings in Justin Verlander's Hall of Fame career than Alex Avila, and he joins Shep to discuss the impact that the soon-to-be 43-year-old can have on a contender in Detroit in his welcomed return. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joey Ellis, covering the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina, joins the show to give his perspective on the Pistons' brawl with Moussa Diabate and other Hornets on Monday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hunter Patterson of The Athletic joins the show to breakdown the viral, physical altercations from Monday's Pistons @ Hornets game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When a listener submits their "Heel" from the week to be Trajan Langdon for not trading for another top scorer alongside Cade Cunningham, Shep and Trent wonder whether or not that's a fair criticism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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, highlighting who impressed and criticizing who did NOT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch Lyons joins for our weekly "Mondays with Mitch" chat to recap Super Bowl LX and an EXCELLENT weekend to be a Michigan State Spartan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Forslund joins the show to spill his knowledge of the NHL and give an outside perspective on the pesky Red Wings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2x NBA Champion point guard, and co-host of Crossover Podcast joins Shep to discuss the Pistons' trade deadline move and assess the rest of the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Houston Astros analyst and former Detroit Tigers pitcher Steve Sparks joins the show to tell Shep and Tigers fans what they're getting in Framber Valdez. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent react to Cooper DeJean's comments that Amon-Ra St. Brown is the league's most underrated receiver. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch Lyons joins the show to preview Super Bowl LX. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tigers great Denny McLain joins the show to pay homage to his late great friend and teammate Mickey Lolich, with whom he won the 1968 World Series for Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hunter Patterson, who covers the Pistons for The Athletic, joins Shep to break down the Pistons' trade of Jaden Ivey for Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric, and look ahead to whether or not they'll make any more deals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway joins the show to react to the Pistons' impressive win over the Denver Nuggets, and also react to a shockingly active NBA Trade Deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a verdict in the arbitration case between the Tigers and Tarik Skubal looming, Shep wonders whether or not starting pitchers should be looked at the same as everyday players in these matters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep breaks down the Tigers' underwhelming offseason, wondering where this team will find intriguing storylines this summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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, giving kudos to those who performed exceptionally, and dishing out some fair criticism to those who underperformed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch Lyons joins the show for our weekly "Mondays with Mitch" chat, covering an impressive win for Michigan over Michigan State on Friday, a football-less weekend, NIL reaching high school sports, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent take a look at the Tigers' projected lineup as Spring Training creeps closer... does this team have enough to compete for something meaningful, or is it just a retread of last season's squad? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Boesch, radio voice of the Wolverines men's hoops, joins Shep to look ahead to Friday's highly-anticipated matchup between No. 3 Michigan and No. 7 Michigan State in East Lansing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jets head coach (and former Lions defensive coordinator) Aaron Glenn is ruffling feathers in the offseason yet again... Shep wonders if this is the true Glenn that we didn't necessarily see in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of Tom Izzo's top assistant coaches SADDI WASHINGTON joins the show to recap the Spartans' thrilling overtime win over Rutgers, and look ahead to a Top-10 matchup with rival Michigan on Friday in East Lansing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Naismith Hall of Famer TIM HARDAWAY joins the show to talk about the first-place Pistons, what they should do at the trade deadline (if anything), and take a look around the league at what other teams are doing as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Bill Belichick not receiving enough votes to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot, Shep looks at what's fundamentally wrong with the way voters view their vote, and what they're basing their votes on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Bultman of The Athletic joins Shep to talk all things Red Wings, from trade deadline rumors to Todd McLellan potentially winning Coach of the Year, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Payton of A to Z Sports joins the program to discuss the Lions' latest addition of Mike Kafka to the offensive staff, and gives an update on Taylor Decker's status, among other quick-hitting Lions topics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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, highlighting who impressed and calling out those who did NOT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch Lyons makes his weekly appearance on the program to discuss what we saw on NFL Conference Championship weekend, what the Red Wings and Pistons might need at the trade deadline, and how he feels about the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2x NBA Champion and longtime Pistons point guard Lindsey Hunter joins Shep to talk all about one of the hottest teams in basketball in YOUR Detroit Pistons, as well as his blooming podcast with fellow former NBA star Tim Hardaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch Lyons joins the program to give his take on the NFL Awards, and also tell you what he expects to see this weekend in both the NFC and AFC Championship Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit Free Press reporter Rainer Sabin asked an Arizona Cardinals beat reporter about their perspective on Drew Petzing, as he comes over to Detroit as their new offensive coordinator. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the NFL Awards finalists officially being announced, Shep and Trent make their picks and cases for who they'd give each award to. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Don Fischer, who's called Hoosiers sports for over FIFTY YEARS, joins Shep to talk all things National Championship, as the trophy resides in Bloomington. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep tells you why the Red Wings -- after a season sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs -- should be confident, have earned their spot on top of the Atlantic, and why there should be urgency to make a move to add to an already well-oiled machine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colton Pouncy of The Athletic joins Shep to officially wrap up the Lions' disappointing season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AP writer and Baseball Hall of Fame voter Ron Blum joins Shep to discuss the Class of 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep passionately argues the case for Lou Whitaker to be in the Hall of Fame, even though he's not on the ballot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.