X's and Bro's with Sean Baligian

Iowa Hawkeyes play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin joins the show to preview the Michigan State homecoming game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep reacts to the news from Tuesday evening that the Lions have signed defensive tackle Alim McNeill to a contract extension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tigers lost in Game 5 of the ALDS, ending their season. Was it satisfying enough for you, or should we expect more as a fanbase? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Aidan Hutchinson tragically breaking his leg in Sunday's Lions win, many Lions fans are hoping for Brad Holmes to get a deal done with the Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Detroit... but would the Raiders really trade away their best player? Shep puts things in perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent make their picks against the spread for Week 6 in the NFL, including the Lions as a 3-point favorite on the road vs. the Cowboys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep looks ahead to the 2024-25 Red Wings season as they prepare for their season opener Thursday night against the Penguins. Are they deep enough to make the playoffs, and who will the most impactful players be this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Glove right fielder and TBS baseball analyst Jeff "Frenchy" Francoeur joins Shep to talk all things baseball, including how the Tigers are making so much noise this postseason, why A.J. Hinch deserves a ton of credit, what's been so impressive about the Padres, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Javier Baez showed up to Game 2 of the ALDS to support his team despite being injured, and Shep explains why it's a classy move by everyone involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep reacts to the Tigers' thrilling 3-0 win in game 2 of the ALDS, which saw an iconic 9th-inning homer by Kerry Carpenter and many other unsung heroic plays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent give their "Heroes and Heels" from the weekend, bringing to light who impressed and who disappointed in the sports world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Avila joins Shep to weigh-in on the red hot Tigers after their Wild Card win over the Astros, and how they can take down the Guardians next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent look ahead to Friday's matchup between Michigan State and Oregon, with the Spartans entering Eugene as heavy underdogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent recall Tigers fans being upset with the team's low payroll, but it's funny how quickly fans forget about that once the team starts winning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a rough outing for Jackson Jobe in his postseason debut for the Tigers, Shep believes A.J. Hinch was right to put him in that spot, and still trusts him moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard Griffith joins Shep to discuss the early returns on Big Ten football, as teams enter their conference schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep takes a look at how the Lions fare in various national power rankings after a Monday Night Football win over the Seahawks to give them their first loss of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Petry joins Shep to discuss the Tigers taking a 1-0 series lead over the Astros, how they've done so, and what Game 2 might look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Athletic previews the MLB playoffs, and explains how the Tigers could make a run in their first postseason appearance in a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep talks to Pistons center Jalen Duren about his offseason preparation and the vibe surrounding this new team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions inducted Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions at halftime of Monday night's win over the Seattle Seahawks, and they debuted the black uniforms in doing so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions are suddenly one of the most well-run organizations in the NFL, but where are they in the pecking order with the other 31 teams? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent give their heroes and heels from the weekend, highlighting those who impressed and those who did not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Keels joins the show to preview Ohio State's matchup with Michigan State and reflect on the early season results for the Buckeyes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary George Blaha joins Shep to preview the Ohio State vs. Michigan State football matchup on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Spiro joins the show to reminisce on the great Mark Dantonio years of Michigan State Football, as the Spartans prepare to induct him into the Ring of Honor on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.