Shep, Shower & Shave

J.B. Bickerstaff had some choice words following the Pistons' loss to the Thunder on Saturday night, going to bat for his team and calling out the officials as disrespectful and "disgusting" in what he views as bias against his team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship on Selection Sunday, the Wolverines were granted just a 5-seed by the selection committee. Based on other Big Ten seedings, is that unfair or justified?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maakaron from Sports Illustrated and the Detroit Sports PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep explains why the added pressure of NIL money can be a LOT for "kids" to handle, most notably Kansas State men's basketball transfer Coleman Hawkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Pistons on a roll towards the playoffs for the first time with Cade Cunningham, Shep and Trent react to your texts and phone calls regarding Jalen Duren's progression, a potential addition of Devin Booker in the offseason, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis and Trent discuss the case FOR the Spartans and Wolverines to make a run in March, and the case AGAINST.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Kahn of MLive and the Ann Arbor News joins the show to talk all things Michigan and Big Ten men's basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett White joins the show ahead of the Puerto Rico Open to discuss his comeback story, his professional career, and a little bit of his love for the Detroit Red Wings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep discusses what qualifies as a successful season/postseason for the Pistons given how good they've been in the regular season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep reacts to ESPN's article ranking the recent first-round quarterbacks, including Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep reacts to reports that the Lions could be suitors for soon-to-be free agent cornerback Darius Slay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Surdenik of the Spartan Media Network joins the show to react to MSU's ranked win over Wisconsin on Sunday, discuss just how deep this team is and the job Tom Izzo has done to coach it, the emergence of Jase Richardson as a star, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Shep recalls a star-studded 1971 MLB All-Star Game, and also voting for his favorite players to make the game at Tiger Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Pistons on an 8-game heater, how does the national media view the Pistons, and could Jalen Duren take this team to a new level if he adds an offensive game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter Patterson, who covers the Pistons for The Athletic, joins the show to discuss the hottest team in hoops, and just how far the Pistons can keep it rolling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite stellar defense and strong rebounding, it took Tre Holloman's half-court buzzer beater for the Spartans to beat Maryland on the road Wednesday night. Shep challenges the idea that it was a lucky/ugly win for Tom Izzo's team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic dropped an article with their All-Under-25 team in baseball, featuring the youngest stars in the sport. Riley Greene was left out, but is it justified?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With many football fans skeptical about the Lions' chances to succeed without Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, a couple of prominent voices in the league offered a vote of confidence for new OC John Morton and promoted DC Kelvin Sheppard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti, radio analyst for the Minnesota Wild and Big Ten Network, joins the show to preview Red Wings @ Wild and also discuss the growth of hockey (or lack thereof) following the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.