X's and BrO's - Trouble with Tigers fans who ask "what have you done for me lately?"
Why do Tigers fans shift their expectations so quickly on a player-to-player basis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2025•14 min
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X's and BrO's - Skubal is stellar, but fans need to slow down
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.
May 29, 2025•7 min
X's and BrO's - How do we evaluate the all-time greats?
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.
May 29, 2025•13 min
X's and BrO's - Is it fair for Tigers fans to expect a parade?
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.
May 28, 2025•10 min
X's and BrO's - Jeff Blashill gets another chance
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.
May 28, 2025•9 min
X's and BrO's - Mitch Lyons discusses quiet confidence, blocking for Jerome Bettis, and more
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.
May 27, 2025•7 min
X's and BrO's - "Heroes and Heels" May 27, 2025
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.
May 27, 2025•9 min
X's and BrO's - Mitch Lyons on Hutchinson's return, the "Tush Push," and more
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.
May 23, 2025•9 min
X's and BrO's - Mount Rushmore of the 4 major sports
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.
May 23, 2025•15 min
X's and BrO's - B.J. Rains profiles Ahmed Hassanein
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.
May 22, 2025•18 min
X's and BrO's - How much scoring does it take to make a sports game entertaining?
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.
May 21, 2025•8 min
X's and BrO's - Should Lions fans want their players in flag football Olympics?
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.
May 21, 2025•13 min
X's and BrO's - Max Bultman talks Stanley Cup Playoffs & Red Wings
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.
May 20, 2025•17 min
X's and BrO's - Just how "star-studded" are the Tigers?
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.
May 20, 2025•17 min
X's and BrO's - "Heroes and Heels" May 19, 2025
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.
May 19, 2025•8 min
X's and BrO's - "Mondays with Mitch" May 19, 2025
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.
May 19, 2025•10 min
X's and BrO's - Lions road schedule is tough, but they can handle it
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.
May 16, 2025•9 min
X's and BrO's - Mike Griffith talks Georgia Bulldogs in Detroit
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.
May 15, 2025•17 min
X's and BrO's - Mitch Lyons reacts to Lions schedule
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.
May 15, 2025•9 min
X's and BrO's - Should Pete Rose make the Hall of Fame?
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.
May 14, 2025•13 min
X's and BrO's - Fans are re-embracing Javier Baez
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.
May 14, 2025•8 min
X's and BrO's - Hypothetical "USA vs. World" NBA All-Star Game
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.
May 13, 2025•16 min
X's and BrO's - Skubal will reset the pitching market
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.
May 13, 2025•9 min
X's and BrO's - "Heroes and Heels" May 12, 2025
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.
May 12, 2025•9 min
X's and BrO's - "Mondays with Mitch" May 12, 2025
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.
May 12, 2025•9 min
X's and BrO's - Does Detroit have the BEST coaches of any sports city?
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.
May 09, 2025•8 min
X's and BrO's - Paying Tribute to Chet Lemon
Shep pays tribute to Chet Lemon, center fielder for the '84 Detroit Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 09, 2025•14 min
X's and BrO's - John Forslund talks Stanley Cup Playoffs
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.
May 08, 2025•17 min
X's and BrO's - Dave McCarthy talks Stanley Cup Playoffs
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.
May 07, 2025•12 min
X's and BrO's - Should the Tigers extend Tarik Skubal's contract for big money?
Shep reacts to Jeff Passan's opinion that Tarik Skubal will get a big money contract, and wonders whether the 28-year-old ace will get that payday from the Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 07, 2025•13 min
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