X's and Bro's with Sean Baligian

Josh Pastner joins the show to give a big-picture view of the Big Ten, and how he sees the ranked clash going between No. 14 Michigan State and No. 12 Michigan on Friday in Ann Arbor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Eruzione -- captain of the 1980 "Miracle On Ice" USA Hockey team -- joins the show to reflect on the impact of his squad's run 45 years later, and tell you what Team USA needs to do Thursday night to take down Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent discuss the impact of the 1980 gold medal-winning USA Hockey squad, and whether or not any other team in American sports history has had such a national impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio voice of the Red Wings, Ken Kal joins the show to discuss the positive impact of the 4 Nations Face-Off and also look ahead to the final stretch of the Red Wings' season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Purdue coach Matt Painter had high praise for Tom Izzo after the Spartans' win over the Boilermakers, and Shep doubles down on just how much Izzo means to Michigan State University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Pitino gives Shep a refreshing reminder that old-school coaching can still work in today's college basketball world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With what we're seeing in the 4 Nations Face-Off in hockey, Shep wonders what a potential USA vs. World clash would do for NBA All-Star Game ratings and engagement following the commercial mess that was the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Kress of WLNS in Lansing joins the show to reflect on Tom Izzo's record-breaking Saturday, and look ahead to how the Spartans will fare the rest of the 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.

With his 354th Big Ten win on Saturday, Tom Izzo passed Bob Knight as the winningest coach in conference history... but Shep explains why his legacy goes beyond just the sport itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Dochterman of The Athletic joins the show to discuss how Big Ten athletic departments are making (and losing) their money, and what the future of the college sports economy looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep tells you what the Tigers' goal should be for team wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025, and how many innings the pitching rotation should cover, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the Lions be all-in suitors for a Myles Garrett deal, and if so, what should their offer look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep reacts to Team USA's 6-1 win over Finland on Thursday night in the 4-Nations Face-Off, and tells you why you should be tuning-in to this tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Wyshynski, senior NHL writer for ESPN, joins the show to discuss the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, and tells you what the U.S. need to do to maybe even win it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep reacts to reports that Alex Bregman is signing with the Boston Red Sox, despite the Tigers making a compelling offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terry Mills joins the show to talk all things Michigan Wolverines men's basketball, including their impressive win over Purdue on Tuesday to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep recalls Tigers fans' devastation in 1987 when "Big Wheel" Lance Parrish signed with the Phillies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Tom Izzo on the brink of Big Ten history, his squad shot a dismal 17% from deep and lost to an unranked Indiana team at the Breslin Center on Tuesday night. Shep puts into perspective just how concerning MSU's 3-point Achilles' heel is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many "tough guys" are there in today's NBA, and what's the biggest difference between toughness in a guy like Bill Laimbeer vs. toughness in a guy like Joe Dumars? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking a pounding in Super Bowl LIX, what does the future look like for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, giving credit to those who impressed and flak to those who did not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep gives his opinion on what we saw in Super Bowl LIX, featuring an Eagles beat down of the Chiefs 40-22.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Ellis from Philadelphia local radio joins the show to preview Super Bowl LIX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep is fed-up with Kelly Stafford's comments regarding the L.A. Rams' desire to trade Cooper Kupp, just the latest installment of Kelly inserting herself into her husband's business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.