Shep, Shower & Shave

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.