X's and Bro's with Sean Baligian

The NFL Hope-O-Meter gauges the fanbases' level of faith in their team to succeed this season... are Lions fans the MOST confident in the league? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep sits down with Michigan offensive guard and Niles, MI native Josh Priebe to discuss the vibe with the team in the early season and how he's adjusted to playing at Michigan after his career at Northwestern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas Longhorns beat reporter Geoff Ketchum joins the show to preview their matchup with the Michigan Wolverines at the Big House on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent give their picks for which team will win each division in the NFL this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Michigan State and Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Miller joins the show to give his take on Spartan football, Caleb Williams, the Lions' chances to make another deep playoff run, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the floor and what is the ceiling for how the top-tier NFL teams (including the Lions) will fare in 2024?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After getting a contract extension worth over $50 million/year, what are fair expectations for Jared Goff in 2024 and beyond? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions' over/under win total is set at 10.5 in Vegas, but is that too low of a bar? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was the good and the bad from Michigan's victory over Fresno State and Michigan State's victory over Florida Atlantic? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent debut a brand new segment: HEROES AND HEELS, in which they each give one positive standout individual from the weekend in sports (a hero), and one negative standout (a heel).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolverine alum and NFL veteran Jason Avant joins the show to preview Michigan's football season, including what expectations should be as they embark on a National Championship defense despite Jim Harbaugh, JJ McCarthy, Blake Corum and others departing for the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proud Spartan Jehuu Caulcrick joins the show to preview Michigan State's football season opener against Florida Atlantic, and discusses what expectations should be for Jonathan Smith's first season at the helm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep gives some perspective on just how phenomenal Aaron Judge has been, and why his eventual MVP run is historically significant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep takes a look at what constitutes a successful season for the Lions and other notable NFL teams in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which NFL quarterbacks are under the most pressure to succeed this season? And is there a difference between pressure to win and pressure to keep your job? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Strayhorn joins Shep to preview the 2024 Michigan State football season, including what Jonathan Smith's message to the team is, how excited he is to watch Aidan Chiles at quarterback, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep circles back on yesterday's poll question: has Javier Baez played his final game as a Tiger? He also gives some perspective from John Vander Wal on whether or not Baez was ever that impressive with the Cubs to begin with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent give their reactions to the "Untold: Sign Stealer" documentary on Netflix, giving some context to the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal with Michigan Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep breaks down the Lions' latest roster cuts as they continue to trim it down to the official 53-man squad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent discuss where Amon-Ra St. Brown ranks in the wide receiver pecking order in the NFL... does he sneak into the top 5?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick McCabe joins Shep to preview the high school football season in Michigan and reminisce on some of the great student-athletes he's covered over his many years of excellent coverage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will add some depth to the Lions' wide receiver room, and will we see Hendon Hooker in the regular season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep and Trent discuss which active MLB players are locks to make the Hall of Fame, and whether or not certain fringe players will get in someday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back on how far the Lions have come since the Matt Patricia days Why is Dan Campbell electing to not get the starters any preseason reps? Jim Callis tells you why you should have faith in the Tigers' young core See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colton Pouncy joins Shep to talk all things Lions, including what to expect for the final preseason game, the progression of Jameson Williams and Jack Campbell, the trustworthy culture the coaching staff has built, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.